American Heartland Homebuilder

• Was founded in 1988 by native Detroiter Richard ("Rick") Merlini, who serves as CEO.
• Is committed to three core principles:
• Build a partnership with customers throughout the relationship;
• Meet or exceed customers' expectations; and
• Provide customers with exceptional value for their investment.

• Has built more than 1,200 quality homes in Macomb and Oakland Counties , Mich.
• Provides quality and value long after the sale - all homes come with an award-winning 10-year warranty and an in-house service department; the company recently received the prestigious Summit Award for its customer warranty service.
• Has its own in-house Design Center for customers to create their own special touches to complete the look of their home; stays on the cutting-edge of design and innovative techniques - providing homeowners with the latest in technology, quality products, energy efficiency and value.
• Focuses on three segments of the new home marketplace with a range of price points. Current communities include:
  
• Starter homes (from the $140s) - Decora Park and Decora North in New Haven, Mich.; Heritage Commons and Pendleton Village in Chesterfield Township , Mich. ;
• Traditional suburban homes (from the $230s) - Cornerstone Village and Woodberry Estates in Macomb , Mich ; and
• Active adult communities (from the $205s) - Riverside Communities: The Parc at Riverside and The Village at Riverside in Macomb , Mich.
• Employs 27 people and is located at 22525 Hall Road , Suite A, Macomb , Mich. , 48042 ; for more information, visit www.AmericanHeartlandHomes.com .
• Is the operating name of American Heartland LLC.

Lombardo Homes

• Was founded in 1961 as Lombardo Companies by Cosimo and Antoinette Lombardo, who laid the foundation for building quality, affordable homes; remains privately owned and operated under the direction of their children, including President Anthony Lombardo.

• Is one of the largest homebuilders in southeastern Michigan and is one of the top 175 nationwide; has built over 14,000 home sites, with more than 4,000 in planning and development, including single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses, apartments and manufactured home communities; designs various home styles that appeal to several targeted markets, including professional singles, young couples, families buying their first home and active empty-nesters.
• Has responded to buyer demand and market opportunities as suburban employment and population centers have expanded - from initially building homes in Warren , Mich. and southern Macomb County to recently developing communities in New Haven , Romeo, Macomb Township , Shelby Township and Washington Township , Mich.
• Has earned top honors for customer satisfaction - ranking in the top three among all homebuilders in Metro Detroit, according to the prestigious J.D. Power survey.
• Employs approximately 80 in-house staff and is located at 6303 26 Mile Road, Suite 200 , Washington , Mich. 48094 ; for more information, visit www.lombardohomes.com .