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Caviness & Cates

11–50 employees 9 principals

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About Caviness & Cates

Caviness & Cates is a real estate operator. Caviness & Cates operates in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Greenville-Anderson, South Carolina and Jacksonville, Florida. Its investment focus is on Single-Family Homes.

Caviness & Cates is a North Carolina-based residential real estate builder and developer founded in 1999 by Watson Caviness and Chris Cates. Headquartered in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the company has grown from constructing a small number of homes annually into one of the nation’s recognized Top 100 home builders. The company employs approximately 51–200 people and operates across multiple markets in North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Raleigh, Greenville, Wilmington, Jacksonville, Southern Pines, Beaufort, and the Fort Bragg area. The company focuses primarily on the development and construction of single-family homes, townhomes, and master-planned residential communities. Its portfolio includes new-home neighborhoods ranging from entry-level and move-up housing to golf-course and lifestyle-oriented communities. Caviness & Cates develops residential subdivisions, builds production and semi-custom homes, and offers quick move-in inventory throughout its operating markets.

Principals at Caviness & Cates

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Caviness & Cates's project portfolio

3 projects on file · Single-Family / For-Sale Residential (3)

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Markets and themes

Markets Caviness & Cates operates in

  • Fayetteville, North Carolina
  • Greenville-Anderson, South Carolina
  • Jacksonville, Florida
  • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina (Research Triangle Park - RTP)
  • Wilmington, North Carolina

Investment themes at Caviness & Cates

  • Single-Family Homes

Capabilities

  • Custom Homes
  • Sustainability

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Frequently asked questions about Caviness & Cates

What does Caviness & Cates do?
Caviness & Cates is a North Carolina-based residential real estate builder and developer founded in 1999 by Watson Caviness and Chris Cates.
What markets does Caviness & Cates operate in?
Caviness & Cates is active in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Greenville-Anderson, South Carolina, Jacksonville, Florida, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina (Research Triangle Park - RTP), and Wilmington, North Carolina.
How many employees does Caviness & Cates have?
Caviness & Cates has 11–50 employees.
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Caviness & Cates at a glance

Tier
Established
Operator type
Developer, Owner, Homebuilder
Headcount
11–50
Units owned
1,000-5,000
Units managed
1,000-5,000
Property mgmt
Self-Managed
Markets
5
Principals
9

Contact Caviness & Cates

639 Executive Place, Suite 400 Fayetteville, NC 28305
www.cavinessandcates.com