WILMINGTON, NC – March 4, 2025 – Wilmington master planned community East & Mason was named a silver award winner for the Best Infill Community in the 2024 Best in American Living™ Awards (BALA) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The honor was announced at the award ceremony held Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, during the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
East & Mason Developers is a locally-owned partnership between TBM Partners and Atlantic Coast Capital, which has extensive real estate development in the Triangle and Coastal North Carolina markets. Located in the historic Masonboro Sound District, East & Mason was designed to be an inviting community with distinct coastal charm. Approximately 170 new homes — included villa townhomes, alley-fed single family homes, traditional single family homes, and custom luxury homes — create a diverse streetscape for the community. It also features green spaces, pocket parks, and walkable streets as well as a community clubhouse with a six-lane competition swimming pool.
East & Mason’s builders include Robuck Homes, Schmidt Custom Builders, Richard Wallace Builder, and Vahue Custom Homes, all of which are highly respected builders in the Wilmington area.
Now in its milestone 42nd anniversary year, BALA recognizes outstanding achievement by builders and design professionals in all sectors of the residential housing industry including single-family production, custom, multifamily, affordable, remodeling, community, and interiors. BALA is built on the principle that all great homes start with great design, no matter cost or size.
Buying a home is often the most significant purchase people will make in their lifetime, and BALA winners spotlight what building industry professionals need to know to set their project apart and hit the right mark with today’s highly educated and discerning home buyers.
“We are honored to have earned this outstanding recognition alongside so many other outstanding builders from across the country,” said Joe Cebina, Managing Partner of TBM Partners and East & Mason Developers. “Wilmington continues to be a massive draw for people looking to enjoy an incredible way of life on the coast, and we are proud that East & Mason is a part of that draw. We believe the BALA award shows signals how the entire team behind East & Mason sets the bar for what buyers are looking for in a community.”
To learn more about East & Mason, visit the community’s website at EastandMason.com. Additional Information about the BALA program can be found at bestinamericanliving.com.
About East & Mason Developers, LLC.
East & Mason Developers is a locally owned partnership who is selling homesites to three local custom homebuilders and Robuck Homes. For nearly a century, Robuck Homes has built high-quality homes in more than 63 communities in the Raleigh and coastal North Carolina areas, including Anchors Bend in New Hanover County and WyndWater in Hampstead. A family-owned and operated company, Robuck manages a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and non-profit development. For more information, visit EastandMason.com or RobuckHomes.com.
About Fonville Morisey Barefoot
FMB is a firm dedicated to successfully marketing and selling new homes for builders and developers. By staffing communities with on-site associates and implementing proven traffic generation plans, FMB has been able to partner and generate success with its clients for more than 30 years. For information, visit fmbnewhomes.com.