Caruso Homes Celebrates 40 Years of Enriching Lives Through Home Building

The regional homebuilder marks four decades of experience and over 5,000 homes built across the Mid-Atlantic.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Caruso Homes, a family-led homebuilding company founded in 1986, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026. Over the past four decades, the company has grown to serve Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, building over 5,000 homes. To commemorate the milestone, Caruso Homes is hosting special events, contests, and sharing homeowner stories that highlight the lasting memories created in Caruso communities.

Why it matters

Caruso Homes' 40-year anniversary is a significant achievement in the highly competitive and evolving homebuilding industry. The company's longevity and growth over the decades demonstrate its ability to adapt to market changes while maintaining a focus on quality, craftsmanship, and personalized customer service - values that have defined the company since its founding.

The details

Caruso Homes was founded in 1986 and has since built over 5,000 homes across its four-state footprint. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the company is hosting special events, contests, and sharing homeowner stories that highlight the lasting memories created in Caruso communities. This includes a "Find the Golden Key" promotion, where 40 keys will be hidden in each model home, with one Golden Key worth a $400 gift card.

  • Caruso Homes was founded on February 28, 1986.
  • Caruso Homes is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026.

The players

Caruso Homes

A regional homebuilder serving Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, with more than 5,000 families living in Caruso Homes communities.

Jeff Caruso

The Owner/CEO of Caruso Homes.

Mantz-Del Family

Homeowners of a Caruso home since 2018, who have welcomed their first and second child in the home and have fond memories of their life milestones.

Whitman Family

Homeowners of a Caruso home since 2023, who chose to build a home in a Caruso retirement community as they entered retirement.

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What they’re saying

“For some of our homeowners, we've built their first home, then years later helped them move up, and sometimes even build again for retirement. It's really amazing to be around long enough to see those life cycles play out. That tells me we're doing something right.”

— Jeff Caruso, Owner/CEO of Caruso Homes (bakercityherald.com)

“So many first and big milestones are tied to fond memories in our Caruso home… We welcomed our first and second child here. It's our epicenter for firsts and forwards.”

— Mantz-Del Family, Homeowners since 2018 (bakercityherald.com)

“We enjoy a well-built home in a great retirement community that has us feeling healthier and more social than we have in years… we truly feel like we have come home.”

— Whitman Family, Homeowners since 2023 (bakercityherald.com)

What’s next

As part of the anniversary celebration, Caruso Homes will host a "Find the Golden Key" contest throughout the month of March. In each model home, 40 keys will be hidden, and anyone who finds a key will win a prize, including Caruso Homes merchandise or gift cards. Each model will also include one Golden Key worth a $400 gift card.

The takeaway

Caruso Homes' 40-year anniversary is a testament to the company's commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and personalized customer service. By building over 5,000 homes and supporting homeowners through various life stages, Caruso Homes has established itself as a trusted and respected regional homebuilder, demonstrating the enduring appeal of mission-driven, family-led businesses in the evolving housing market.