One of the strengths of Van Metre is the depth and longevity of its relationships in the business community. Many of the architects, engineers, suppliers and subcontractors working on Van Metre projects today were also involved in creating Van Metre communities decades ago. Van Metre Builds relationships.

The same is true with lenders and investors. Oftentimes, the relationship goes back decades and generations. Grandchildren of investors in the 1950's are still investing with Van Metre. Today's national successors to the community banks of decades gone by make loans on Van Metre projects, just as their predecessors did. In fact, during downcycles, banks often look to Van Metre to help them build out another developer's project. Investors include institutions (including two of the top 5 companies in the Fortune 500), landowners and individuals. One type of relationship-building of which the Company is most proud is that with its employees. Van Metre always seeks to be best-in-class. To do that, it always wants best-in class employees. The Company provides unlimited career growth opportunities. Van Metre has been designated as an "Employer of Choice," the first homebuilder in the country - and the first company in Virginia in any industry - to be so recognized. Yet another relationship that stands out is Van Metre's ties to the community. As a hometown company, Van Metre cares about metropolitan Washington and is actively involved in bettering it. The Company and its principals strongly support National Children's Medical Center ("Children's Hospital") and Capital Hospice, as well as dozens of local "on the ground" charities and organizations. To Van Metre, building a community involves more than building houses. What started out a half-century ago continues to be a family, privately-owned company with its roots and focus in metropolitan Washington and its surroundings. The Company continues to pursue enhancing its relationships and starting new ones. It's a long tradition.

VAN METRE: BUILDING TRUST FOR GENERATIONS.