Record first weekend for CCCIA Builders’ Showcase of Homes
Second weekend opens Friday
A multi-week event where future and current Southwest Florida homeowners can get an up-close-and-personal look at some of the region’s residential builders continues this weekend.
The Cape Coral Construction Industry Association’s 2026 Builders’ Showcase of Homes keeps rolling this Friday, as 22 of the Cape’s best creators and designers display 32 different models for prospective buyers, or just anyone, to tour over three weekends.
Model homes will be open to the public Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as the weekend of Jan. 30.
“Overall, it was a remarkable beginning to the Showcase of Homes,” said CCCIA Executive Director Wade Kundinger of the event’s first weekend. “A couple builders reported that Friday was the biggest opening day since they started putting homes in the showcase over 20 years ago. Another builder commented that Saturday and Sunday saw non-stop traffic and tremendous attendance. In fact, this particular builder is working with four new clients that want to build in the Cape. That is what we want to hear. I am so proud of these builders and their teams, they work extremely hard during the Showcase of Homes trifecta of weekends.”
Touring hours for the 30th annual showcase, presented this year by IncredibleBank, are noon to 5 p.m. all three days. All of the home models are in Cape Coral, varying in location from northwest to southeast and in-between.
“I am getting reports of waves of people coming into the show from noon until well after 5 p.m. when we close,” Kundinger said. ” Again, this is good and it’s so well deserved. During the judging phase on Jan. 9 and 10, it was sometimes difficult to get the judges to leave the homes and stay on schedule. That says it all. The judges had a ball and the public will as well.”
This showcase is more than a home tour — it’s an opportunity to witness the pinnacle of design and innovation in modern living. Visitors can explore properties ranging from elegant custom builds to cutting-edge smart homes, each reflecting the latest trends in architecture, sustainable materials and advanced home technology. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, upgrading your lifestyle or envisioning a serene waterfront retirement estate, the event caters to every aspiration and budget.
With prices ranging from under $300,000 to $10 million, the homes offer something for every taste, from cozy retreats to expansive estates. Buyers also have the unique opportunity to collaborate with CCCIA builders who can tailor designs to suit individual needs and preferences.
Whether you’re looking for your forever home, just wanting to see what’s out there, or wondering what’s being offered, the Showcase of Homes is a great weekend out for any who has the chance to experience it.
It’s also a great opportunity for builders to show off their skills.
“These builders, contractors and team members are true professionals,” Kundinger said. “There are no high-pressure sales going on in these homes. The homes stand and speak for themselves. It’s truly a relaxed atmosphere that will get the prospective buyer excited about what can be done, what is possible, what is new and what is available in the best city in Southwest Florida. If you can dream it, they can build it.”
The CCCIA’s Builders’ Showcase of Homes awards presentation took place last Thursday at La Venezia Ballroom to recognize those who stood out among the best.
Awards in 13 categories (differentiated by price range) were given for best exterior design, best landscape, best outdoor living, best kitchen, best pool, best bath, best interior design, best livability and best overall in that price range.
There were also top overall awards for best overall interior design, best overall landscape design, best overall pool design, best overall home technology and best overall home, all regardless of price.
This year’s award winners were:
• Best overall pool design went to Windward Construction for “Artisan Pool.”
• Best overall interior design went to Windward Construction for “The Mahana.”
• Best overall landscape design went to Windward Construction for “The Mahana.”
• Best curb appeal went to Sinclair Custom Homes for “Cypress,” and Gulf-shore Development for “The Amalfi.”
• Best hidden features went to Bahnam Builders for “The Crawford,” and Coastal Craft for “The Driftwood.”
• Best overall home went to Windward Construction for “The Mahana”
• The Builder “Right Hand” award went to Jason Pawloski of Sinclair Custom Homes.
• Category 1 saw Christopher Alan Homes sweep with “St. Augustine Model”
• In Category 2, Sunlife Homes took home best overall, best pool, best outdoor living, best kitchen, best interior design, and best livability with “The Coral Haven,” while Holiday Builders won for best exterior, landscape, and bath with “The Charlotte.”
• Category 3 saw Toto Custom Homes sweep with “Napoli.”
• In Category 4, Poseidon Homes won best overall, best interior design, and best livability with “Triton.” Coastal Craft Homes won best exterior design, best pool, best outdoor living, and best kitchen. Toto Custom Homes won best landscape design with “Sanibel Breeze,” whose Arnold Roberts won best bath with “Savannah IV.”
• In Category 5, it was Tudor Villas Corp winning best overall, best exterior design, best landscape, best pool, best outdoor living, and best bath with “Havan Luxus III.” Sposen Signature Homes won best kitchen, livability, and interior design for “Spica.”
• In Category 6, Arnold Roberts won best overall, best kitchen, best bath, best interior design and best livability with “Savannah Grand,” while Tracey Homes, Inc. took home best exterior design, best landscape, best pool, and best outdoor living with “Channel III.”
• Category 7 saw Ramos Builders win every category other than best landscape, including best overall, with “The Highland.” Majkowski Construction took home best landscape design with “The Grand Cayman I.”
• Category 8 featured Poseidon Homes taking home best overall, best exterior design, best landscape design, best kitchen, best bath, best interior design and best liability with “Pegasus Series.” Bahnam Builders won best pool design with “The Crawford,” and Tracey Quality Building, Inc. won best outdoor living with “The Hammerhead.”
• Category 9 saw Gulfshore Development win best overall, best exterior design, best landscape, best bath, best interior design, and best livability (tie) with “The Amalfi.” Coastal Craft Homes won for best pool, best outdoor living, best kitchen, and best livability with “The Driftwood.”
• Category 10 saw Tundra Homes take home best overall, best exterior design, best landscape, best kitchen, best bath, and best livability with “LaPalma Estate Model.” Aubuchon homes won for best pool design, best outdoor living, and best interior design for “Azure.”
• Category 11 saw Koogler Homes win best overall, best exterior design, best outdoor living, best kitchen, and best livability for “Joseph Cove.” Aubuchon Homes won best landscape design for “Villa Solara,” while Poseidon Homes won best pool design, best bath, and best interior design for “Atlantis Series.”
• In Category 12, Premiere Cape Construction swept with “Island Estate.”
• Category 13 saw Windward Construction sweep nearly every category, but with two different models. Best overall, best landscape design, best pool design (tie), best outdoor living, best interior design and best livability (tie) was given to “Mahana.” “The Kai Malie” was bestowed best exterior design, best pool design, best kitchen, best bath, and best livability. Sinclair Custom Homes tied for best pool design and best livability with “Cypress.”
This year also saw two 2026 CCCIA Hall of Fame Inductees: Brian Gomer, 2003 CCCIA president, and Gary Spaniak, 1976 CCCIA president.
For more information on the showcase including a (Google-friendly) map and detailed imaging of each model home, as well as promotions, visit buildersshowcaseofhomes.com.
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