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“And at Linwood, we respect our client’s need to be part of the process.” Later, when announcing the winners, CHBA outgoing presi- dent Nathan Stone agreed with the sentiment. He commented that “as a homebuilder, I am tremendously impressed by the quality, design, and innovation that this year’s award winners represent.” “Our 2019 award finalists and winners are leaders in our in- dustry, and we are all very proud of what they have achieved in showcasing our industry,” he added. “They certainly repre- sent the best-of-the-best.” Craig McFarlane, Vice President of Retail Sales at Linwood Cus- tom Homes, has been a finalist in the National Awards over 25 times in the last 10 years, and is a four-time winner. He says the comments are gratifying, and the awards themselves are highly valued. “Those national awards are big for us,” he says. “They make us think more when we’re design- ing. They encourage us to add features that are unique, that are eye-catching, and that are more energy-efficient. We know MARCH 2020