"As of tomorrow, we will have been in our home 21 months and the staff has continued to check to see if there are things that need attention. When we have called seeking that sort of help, you and other members of the Authentic team have responded in a timely and friendly manner. We have shared with others, on numerous occasions, how pleased we are that we chose Authentic Custom Homes to be our design and construction team." Click to read entire letter.
 
Sadie and Doug Hodo

"Building a Hill Country Home while living in England presented a unique array of anxieties and concerns. After our initial meeting with Israel Pena, we knew that this long-distance building process was possible and it would be relatively stress free and enjoyable. We found Israel and his Team willing to hear our concerns, excited to listen to our ideas and desires, very approachable and extremely creative. Communication via email and telephone was constant and they even sent photos so we could experience the actual building process. Our dream home is now a reality and we are so pleased with all aspects of the design-build process, we are having Israel and his Team build another home for us!"
 
Hugh and Vicki Guill

"We would like to thank you for building our home in Cordillera Ranch. We could not be more pleased in the professionalism of your team and the workmanship of the house. Throughout the entire process of designing and the construction, your Authentic Custom Homes Staff created the home of our dreams and guided us each step of the way to help us avoid problems or concerns." Click to read entire letter.
 
Daniel and Mary Ellen Shook

"We particularly appreciated the way in which Israel and Jim worked to make our vision a reality. Israel took our rather vague sketch and not only realized it, but with Jim's help and our input, made it so much better than we could have imagined."
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Julie Evans

"I'm proud to live in such a well-designed, aesthetically pleasing home - and one that is uniquely me. I've received so many compliments from fellow Cordillera Ranch neighbors, many of whom live in far more expensive homes."
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Sandy Ragan

"Dear Israel, We have just finished our first anniversary in our house in Fair Oaks Ranch and wanted you to know how much we love and enjoy the beautiful home you designed and built for us. The whole process of working with you and your great people has been a wonderful experience from start to finish." Click to read entire letter.
 
Dave and Nancy Ernsberger

"We have enjoyed our home for 27 months and the compliments from our friends and neighbors. It was a pleasure working with you and your design team through the many decisions necessary to complete a true custom home."
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Dick and Phyllis Kiger

"When we selected Boerne as the area we desired to spend our retired life, we asked a real estate agent if it would be a problem to build a home rather than purchase a custom house already constructed. The agent replied, 'Not if you have Israel Pena design and build it.'" Click to read entire letter.
 
Russell and Helen Kiernan

"Lynda and I appreciate the way Authentic Custom Homes, Inc. does business. We were pleased with the quality experience we had designing and building our home and this has continued in the follow-up phase following our move-in." Click to read entire letter.
 
J. Kent & Lynda C. Hamby

"We are so proud of our home, giving credit to Israel and Authentic Custom Homes for a job well done. The construction of our home was a challenge, but they rose to the task. We give them a 10, Four Stars and an A."
 
Roger and Carrie Wohlert

"Everything about this project from design to execution has exceeded our expectations. We are very happy with the way our retirement home turned out and we look forward to enjoying it for many years."
 
Randy & Edna Williams

"We really appreciate all you have done to take care of us through the entire process of building a new home."
 
Katie, Danny, Clint, Joshua,
Willie and Allison Buck

"Let me say that Israel and his associates are exceptional and my wife, Marna, and I recommend them without reservation.

We came to Israel with plans from another architect for which we had already gotten bids. They were all too high. Israel and his exceptional design team were able to improve upon the plan while lowering costs! They were also very sensitive to our wishes. This was just the beginning of a wonderful relationship. Israel has a small firm with exceptional people and there is a real sense of customer focus. In fact, customers become friends and feel themselves to become members of an extended family. Better yet, as our lovely home becomes a reality we realized we do not have to worry; we are very pleased about the construction process and the quality of the work being done. If at any time there is a concern, we can call Israel, other staff members, or our excellent construction superintendent, Jeff, and get immediate assistance. In addition, we have a wonderful designer, Kim, to work with us on our selections and to improve aspects of the design. Any time we speak with the office we are treated with such kindness and attention to our concerns. Marna especially loves that she is able to customize the home with some antique features like old transoms or a beveled front door and Jeff and his crew are more than willing to accommodate. We all hear horror stories about people coming to hate their builder. But Marna and I are so fond of Israel and every member of his staff.

Most importantly, the wonderful folks at Authentic Custom Homes are building us a home we think is lovely beyond belief, built with such obvious quality and care. We thank them so much.
 
Tom Watson

"I would highly recommend Authentic Custom Homes to build your home. They build a quality home! I think that you will be pleased with not only the style that they design for you, but even more important; the quality of the construction. We rented a house three miles down the road while ours was under construction, so we saw everything first hand and up close. And I do recommend them!!

Friends of ours were building out here at the same time using another builder and we would go by their job site and look at their home, I was truly saddened by the shabby work and poor materials that they would then be hiding behind walls and paint!! There was no comparison to the workmanship that was going into ours.

If you have had the opportunity to get to know Israel Pena, the man that is Authentic Custom Homes, and everyone that works there, you would understand why you end up with a well built home. They are honest and trustworthy and friendly. They communicate with you every step of the way and customer satisfaction is their number one goal. My understanding is that if you are far away, that they will even take pictures as your house is being built and you can then watch it taking place!

They made the process of building a custom home a very pleasant one. I never felt like I had to keep watch over them, or check up on them, they monitor themselves. Our project manager would call and tell us what they would be doing next and what to expect, etc. We would come by the house and go “looks good”; and got to enjoy the process."

Pam Moore

"Thank you for our wonderful new home. You and your staff were outstanding throughout every phase of the process. You listened to both our desires regarding the home and the constraints of our budget. In fact listening was the most important part of the process. With each visit you took notes and refined our design until it met all our needs and our target price. The building process was equally satisfying. I have and will continue to recommend Authentic Custom Homes to our friends. This is our little piece of heaven and we sincerely thank you for helping us realize our dream of a hill country home."
 
Mike and Linda Reed

"The design is exactly what I envisioned, giving separate privacy to the adults and children with a common area for family gathering, and the porches for relaxation. All of our family and friends have raved over the house, the design, and the workmanship. I would be proud to refer you all, and encourage anyone in the market for building a home to use the Authentic Custom Homes, Inc. team. Thank you all for making our "Dream Home" come to fruition.
 
John and Tami Terry

"When Jim and I engaged your services, we expected to receive a spectacular new home - which we got. We did not expect the extra special treatment from each and every one of your staff. We are settling into our new hill country surroundings and our wonderful Authentic Custom Home."
 
Jim and Melinda Keenan

"Throughout the design and building process, the team has communicated so comfortably with us that it has facilitated our achieving our goals with a great deal of ease. They have helped us with ideas and steered us away from possible pitfalls. Building a custom home while living two hundred miles away could be a strenuous and taxing proposition, but it has been made quite easy by Israel and his great staff."
 
Jack and Mary Purcell

Adrianne:
Our thoughts on the building process:
Once the decision to build a home had been made, the daunting task of choosing a builder had to be made. Having numerous quality builders in Boerne made the choice even more difficult. After looking at many new homes and speaking with those who had built, Authentic Homes was chosen. Israel Pena and team had an impeccable reputation, designed a style of home most closely following the "Hill Country" vernacular and promised to make the process "easy and enjoyable".
Throughout the process, we found the Authentic team meant what they said and were able to deliver as promised. They listened to our thoughts and designed a home that matched our vision and complemented our life style.
Our building superintendent, Mr. Ted Robinson, was easy to work with, provided open communication and instant feedback. Authentic's designer, Kim Gauntt, was always available to provide the much needed assistance in pulling together the various design aspects.
Once the home was finished, Authentic continued to provide their professional service by performing the minor tweaks necessary. Ted Robinson continued to maintain control over all tasks despite them being rather minor in nature. We were never left on our own.
Stacy and I were so pleased by Authentic Homes' integrity, professionalism, service and respect that we would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone considering building a home. They did indeed make the process "easy and enjoyable."
Thanks to all,
 
Thomas & Stacy Parisi