Fort Mitchell-based Drees Homes announced its expansion into Columbus, becoming the third market in Ohio for the Northern Kentucky homebuilder. According to a company news release, Columbus was an appealing market because of its nearly one million residents, a growing economy and a strong corporate presence from technology giants like Intel, Google, and Microsoft. “The […]
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New 77-unit Drees subdivision moves forward in Alexandria
Plans to build 77 new single-family homes on Riley Road moved forward on Tuesday despite resident concerns over traffic, wildlife and density. Drees Homes is looking to build a subdivision on approximately 37 acres on Riley Road, north of Apple Blossom Lane in Alexandria. At a June 17 meeting, the Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously […]
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Drees Homes announces new southeast regional president
Fort Mitchell-based Drees Homes, one of the largest homebuilders in Greater Cincinnati, announced the hiring of a new executive. Randy Mickle is joining Drees as the company’s new southeast regional president after the retirement of longtime executive Dave Hausfield. Mickle previously served as a division president of Miami-based homebuilder Lennar. As the newly appointed Southeast […]
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Drees Homes acquires Texas-based builder
Northern Kentucky home builder Drees Homes announced last week the acquisition of San Antonio-based home builder Monticello Homes. “We are thrilled to announce our expansion into San Antonio and welcome Monticello’s employees to the Drees team,” said Drees Homes President Tim Terrell in a press release. “This move represents a significant milestone for our company […]
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Building Industry of NKY announces new officers and directors
The Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky has announced its new officers and directors for 2025, who are committed to advancing the association’s mission and addressing the region’s housing and construction challenges.
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Triple Crown in Union set for expansion
Union’s Triple Crown community will expand thanks to a recent zone change approval from Boone County. After Fort Wright-based Triple Crown Developers and St. Elizabeth Healthcare requested a zone change that would allow for the subdivision to expand, the Boone County Fiscal Court approved it during last week’s meeting. The land in question is located […]
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Water, water everywhere: flooding, development and housing in NKY
Drees Homes is planning to build a 261-home development on 120.5 acres of land in unincorporated Kenton County, which has raised concerns about flooding and infrastructure, and a resident is hoping to sell her property to Drees.
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Engineering firm selected to manage construction of biomedical center at former IRS site
Engineering firm HDR Incorporated has been selected to manage the development of the biomedical center planned for the former IRS site in Covington. HDR Incorporated is a national firm that offers architecture, engineering, consulting, construction and related services. The company has over 200 offices across the United States, including one in Cincinnati. Christine Russell, the […]
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Development with 261 homes may be coming to Kenton County
The Kenton County Planning Commission has approved a zoning change for a large 261-unit Drees Homes development in the unincorporated county, despite concerns from residents and one planning commissioner.
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Ralph Drees honored with revamped Devou Park overlook
The revamped Drees Overlook at Devou Park, which offers unimpeded views of the Cincinnati skyline, hopes to honor the legacy of homebuilder Ralph Drees while improving park visitors’ experience. In 2022, Barbara Drees-Jones, Ralph’s daughter, pitched the family’s intention to reinvigorate the park’s overlook pavilion to the Covington Commission. After a year of construction, the […]