Homebuilders open the doors to award-winning residences
Future and current Southwest Florida homeowners can get an up-close-and-personal look at some of the region’s residential builders, as the Cape Coral Construction Industry Association’s annual Showcase of Homes kicks off Friday.
CCCIA’s 2026 Builders’ Showcase of Homes begins today, 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 weekends of Jan. 23 and Jan. 30.
“The CCCIA looks forward to showing the entire Southwest Florida public what our builders have been up to since last year,” said CCCIA Executive Director Wade Kundinger. “Most of these homes will be ready just prior to the start of the Showcase of Homes, so it will be a ‘first look’ for most of the homes on the tour which is very exciting. Since we have so many homes in the tour this year the foot traffic will be great. Please be patient when entering the homes, it could get crowded at times.”
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.
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.
“In some of the models the builders will be around to chat with you and talk about their vision and what is ‘behind the walls’ that prospective buyers want to know,” Kundinger said. “Not to mention, the latest color schemes, fixture styles, appliance updates, hurricane protection and much more for prospective buyers to consider.”
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.
“I am biased, but our builders in the Cape are the best at what they do,” Kundinger said. “Their skillset, imagination, innovation is second to none. I urge the public to get out early and visit as many as you can. The problem most people will have is leaving one home to see another — it will be tough to leave. But then they see the next one, and the euphoria starts to build again.”
The CCCIA’s Builders’ Showcase of Homes awards presentation took place 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.