over 30 years, we've built 85,000+ homes, but more importantly we've created well more than 80,000 happy homeowners. our unmatched commitment to quality has helped us become the ninth largest homebuilder in the country. meritage homes has been included among the forbes' platinum 400 — best big companies of america, the fortune 1000 largest corporations of america, has been named texas builder of the year five times, and was voted as one of the best places to work in the valley by bestcompaniesaz, llc. meritage homes is known for its award-winning designs and for providing outstanding quality. meritage homes is committed to excellence and exceptional value to every home by being 100% energy star® certified. in fact, as a testament to our innovative culture, we were the first national homebuilder to be 100% energy star certified for every home we build. more than building the american dream and upholding our responsibility to help protect the environment, we give our homeowners what th