Business Details
43 Years
experience
Custom Home Building in Northern California
Founded in 1983, Signature Homes has established itself as a premier homebuilder in Northern California. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship, innovative design, and community-focused development has earned us a reputation for excellence. We specialize in creating master-planned communities and new home neighborhoods that blend modern living with sustainable practices. With over four decades of experience, we prioritize green building methods, local material sourcing, and partnerships with nonprofit organizations to enhance community well-being. Our team of industry experts ensures every home meets rigorous standards of durability and aesthetic appeal.Customer satisfaction remains our top priority, reflected in our personalized service and dedication to exceeding homeowner expectations. From urban condominiums to luxury estates, we deliver spaces that foster family growth and lasting memories. Our leadership team brings decades of expertise in construction, finance, and sales, ensuring every project aligns with our core values of integrity and innovation. Recognized for award-winning communities like Ruby Hill, we continue to shape Northern California's housing landscape with vision and precision.
Services
New Home Construction
Community Development
Financing Assistance
Custom Design Options
Homeowner Support
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of Northern California homebuilding expertise
- Sustainable construction with locally sourced materials
- Award-winning master-planned community development
- Personalized homebuying experience with preferred lenders
- Dedicated customer service through every building phase
What people say
High-quality construction
Responsive team
Smooth process
Excellent communication
Memorable experience
Services
New Home Construction
Signature Homes specializes in constructing single-family residences and attached homes across Northern California. Our process combines modern design principles with sustainable materials to create energy-efficient living spaces. Each home undergoes rigorous quality control checks during construction while maintaining aesthetic appeal and functional layouts tailored to family needs.
Community Development
We develop master-planned communities featuring integrated amenities and walkable designs. Our neighborhoods include parks, recreational facilities, and commercial zones while preserving natural landscapes. Current developments like Delta Shores and Reynolds Ranch offer residents convenient access to schools, shopping, and transportation hubs.
Financing Assistance
Our preferred lender network provides FHA, conventional, and specialized loan programs for homebuyers. We offer interest rate buydown options and $36K flex cash incentives on select properties. The financing team guides buyers through pre-approval processes and escrow coordination to simplify home purchases.
Custom Design Options
Homebuyers can select from multiple floor plans with customizable features including loft configurations, California rooms, and garage layouts. Our design studio offers upgrade options for kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor living spaces while maintaining structural integrity and regional building code compliance.
Homeowner Support
We provide comprehensive post-move-in support including maintenance assistance and warranty services. Our customer service team addresses repair requests promptly while offering online portals for service tracking. Community management services ensure ongoing neighborhood upkeep and resident satisfaction.
People
James C. Ghielmetti
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
With over 50 years in Bay Area homebuilding, Jim established Signature Homes in 1983. He pioneered green construction practices and energy-efficient designs while maintaining family-owned business values and community focus.
Adam Browne
Chief Financial Officer
Adam oversees financial operations with 17+ years in real estate finance. He manages $1B+ in debt and equity placements, previously serving as Director of Finance at Trumark Homes before joining Signature in 2020.
Juliann Cretsinger
Executive Vice President
Leading sales and marketing since 2007, Juliann has driven successful launches of communities like Ruby Hill. She holds a Broker's License and Marketing degree, focusing on creating positive homebuying experiences.
Scott Jones
Vice President of Operations
With 35+ years in Northern California homebuilding, Scott manages construction operations. A licensed contractor and SWPPP Practitioner, he emphasizes quality control and customer satisfaction through hands-on project management.
Kristine Lin
Controller
Kristine oversees accounting operations with 28 years in homebuilding finance. Holding an MBA from Santa Clara University, she previously worked with Sunstream and Meritage Homes before joining Signature in 2007.
Questions
What home types does Signature Homes offer?
We build single-family homes, attached single-family residences, and select condominium/townhome communities across Northern California.
Do you offer financing assistance?
Yes, we partner with preferred lenders to provide mortgage programs including FHA loans and interest rate buydown options.
Are there move-in ready homes available?
Check our Quick Move-In inventory for current homes ready for immediate occupancy in Lodi and Sacramento areas.
What sustainability practices do you use?
We incorporate green building methods, local material sourcing, and energy-efficient designs in all our developments.
How do I schedule a community tour?
Contact our sales associates directly through community-specific phone numbers listed on our website.
Do you offer home customization options?
Yes, our design studio provides upgrade selections for kitchens, bathrooms, and layout modifications during the buying process.
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Reviews (5)
Mister H.
Aug 31, 2021
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Signature does not honor their warranties they tell you you have and do not stand behind their craftsmanship house was nice quality of stucco is very poor and they do not stand behind their homes that were built in and are less than five years old
Barbara K.
Aug 18, 2020
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I have to say at first I thought this company might be ok. Nice sales people who seemed knowledgeable. 3 years after purchase I can say I was wrong. I was totally ripped off as were my neighbors. I paid a Lot premium for having a larger back yard and backing up to the road instead of another home. They claimed another housing project was going in across the road behind me. Soon after I moved in a 3 story apartment complex went in behind my house looking down into my backyard... ! I paid a premium for that! And they claimed they were unaware. A complex the size and scale of what went in behind my
Kourosh F.
Mar 26, 2018
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This is about the building of centra community in livermore. These guys don't care about the surrounding neighbors when building. They only care about finishing their jobs so they can make that money. Their dust control is zero. Dust every where and they don't cars. We go to the city and file a complaint but the city if Livermore doesn't do anything. Why? Because they got their millions for permits and are forcing them to do parts of road repairs and park maintenance so they don't cars about the nearby houses and businesses. First few weeks that they were building the homes
Monica L.
Jul 10, 2017
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We have had a wonderful experience with Signature Homes in Gilroy and Brenda McKenna as our Sales Associate! Couldn't be happier with how our home buying experience was. From start to finish, Brenda was a key part of the seamless transition from our old home to our brand new home in Twin Creeks Gilroy. If you are looking for a kind, personable person who has a lot of experience, Brenda is the right person to get in touch with. We love our new home and so happy that the people who we worked with to make our dreams come true went above and beyond!
K. P.
Jul 02, 2017
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We had been looking and looking for a home in San Jose, but couldn't find the right home for our family in our price range. Our real estate agent brought us to look at the Twin Creeks neighborhood in Gilroy. We fell in love with the homes, neighborhood and location. Fortunately we purchased the home soon enough and we were able to pick out all of our options. Brenda, the agent onsite, was very nice and helpful with the entire process. She went above and beyond helping us with some special requests for the home as well as giving us great advice and information about the area. Due to the heavy
