Greenboro by Crystal Creek Building on a Legend C
By Lisa Johnston
rystal Creek Homes’ tagline – a reflection of you – eloquently sums up the vision behind this award-winning homebuilder. The commitment to quality and comfort has led to 10 years of success in building distinct homes that seamlessly mirror the personalities and lifestyles of their clients. The next decade promises to be just as exciting and productive as the established Calgary homebuilder expands its reach into Edmonton with the acquisition of Greenboro Homes. Crystal Creek’s story began just over 10 years ago, when an injury sidelined Justin Bobier. Without an income or the ability to work for three months, he decided to change his focus and his future. He had experience as a renovator and cabinet installer and was considering his options when a simple request changed the course of his career – his sister wanted him to build her a home. Bobier and his wife, Michelle, incorporated Crystal Creek Homes in 2004 and began construction on their first house later that year. “My goal from the beginning has always been to build the best possible home for our clients to reflect both their individ-
uality and their lifestyle,” says Bobier. “I felt we could be successful in offering this type of service to the community.” His intuition was correct. One house led to another, and today Bobier sits as president of Crystal Creek Homes, a company that is actively building homes in both Calgary and Edmonton. In 2013, Crystal Creek acquired Greenboro Homes, one of the most renowned homebuilders in Edmonton. During their prime, Greenboro was building close to 500 homes per year, but due to the recession and market conditions, the company was forced into creditor protection in 2012. The next year, Crystal Creek Homes acquired the company and started rebuilding, literally and figuratively. Although Crystal Creek Homes already had ties to Edmonton – Bobier grew up in Edmonton and built his first house in the city before incorporating the company – the transition has taken a great deal of time and dedication. Due to Greenboro’s financial troubles, hundreds of homes had been left incomplete in the Edmonton area with millions of dollars outstanding to
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