Helping People Realize the Dream of Homeownership...
Founded in 2000 and owned and managed by Richard L. Van Tassel II, ROYAL OAKS BUILDING GROUP, LLC is a member-managed limited liability company with an unlimited commercial building license. Building fine homes throughout Chatham County, Cary, Apex, Raleigh, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest, and Chapel Hill, Royal Oaks has proudly developed an extensive portfolio of its own plans and standard features each thoughtfully designed to meet all price ranges and customization levels.
Our award-winning team has over 80 years of combined experience in the homebuilding industry and has been assembled to provide tremendous value to our homeowners. Our customer-centered approach to delivering custom homes assures our homeowners that their opinions are valued. Our team will guide each homeowner in selecting their plan and front elevation, its location and orientation on the lot, the options that will make it unique, and the fit and finish that make it their home.
Building from the starter homes market up to $1 million, Royal Oaks Building Group has developed an extensive portfolio of plans and exceptional features thoughtfully designed to meet all the various needs of our homeowners. Whether that means lots of bedrooms for a growing family, first-floor studies for the home office, first-floor master suites, first-floor guest suites for friends and family, sunrooms, or screened porches whatever the case may be, we have a plan for you.
Our homes are delivered with High Quality at Reasonable Prices, which equals Value, our winning formula.
Rich Van Tassel
President, Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC
Richard "Rich" Van Tassel is President of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC, a home building company he founded in 2002 in Raleigh, North Carolina. During Rich’s second year in business with Royal Oaks, he built 38 homes with $6.8 million in total revenue. By 2006, Royal Oaks Building Group was listed by the Triangle Business Journal as the 18th largest builder by volume in the Raleigh-Durham and the 12th fastest growing, privately held company in the Triangle on the Fast 50 list, with 131 homes and $28.8 million in revenue. This spectacular growth has been the result of solid business planning.
With 15 years of experience in the construction industry, Rich opened Royal Oaks without a financial backer or seed money, using his own savings. Royal Oaks differentiates itself within its market because it is locally owned and operated. The company has the reputation as the builder with “more”—more standard features to choose from and more changes and customization allowed. Within the next five years, Rich plans to become known as the best homebuilder in Raleigh. Some important awards and distinctions have been milestones toward that goal. During his career, Rich has directed the entries of two Gold Award-winning homes in the Raleigh-Wake County Home Builders Association (HBA) Parade of Homes in 1997 and 1998. In 2000, he served on the Parade of Homes Committee. In 2004, he directed the entry and construction of a Silver Award-winning home in the Raleigh-Wake County HBA Parade of Homes. Rich was honored with the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 award in 2007. This prestigious award recognizes the Triangle’s most influential and highly accomplished young leaders under the age of 40.
Growing up in Pittsburgh, Rich was familiar with construction as a boy. He and his father helped two uncles build their own homes. Beginning when Rich was a senior in high school and throughout his time in college, he and his father built a second home for their family. After graduating from North Carolina State University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, Rich obtained an entry-level position as field engineer with J.A. Jones Construction Company. He was assigned to the Magnetic Silencing Facility on the U.S. Naval Kings Bay Submarine Base in St. Mary’s, Ga. However, he was not satisfied working for someone else for very long.
As President and Founder of Sigbro Construction Company, Inc., Rich grew the company from a framing subcontractor to a custom homebuilding company from October 1993 to March 1998, with a volume of $3.5 million per year in a five-year period. After negotiating the merger of Sigbro Construction Company with Park Homes, Rich became Chief Operating Officer and Vice President, managing sales and construction of a $12 million-per-year business. After directing a 30% expansion of the company, Rich sold his stock to his partners and left to open his own homebuilding firm in March of 2002. Today, Rich is President of Royal Oaks Building Group, L.L.C., a licensed Realtor, and a member of the Raleigh Regional Board of Realtors and the Triangle MLS. He has maintained membership in the Raleigh-Wake County Home Builders Association since 1994. His business demands most of his time, yet Rich is an active member of his community and the Triangle in many other ways.
Working to meet the health and service needs through the largest not-for-profit community service organization in America, Rich is a longtime member of the Cary YMCA and has managed the capital campaign for Southwest Wake County YMCA. He also supports young athletes through his membership in The Wolfpack Club, a non-profit organization that provides scholarships for North Carolina State University student athletes and provides much of the budget for all phases of the Athletics Department at N.C. State. An active Rotarian working to address various community and international service needs, Rich has been a member of the Apex Rotary Club since 1997. He was voted Rotarian of the Year in 2003 and served as Director of Community Affairs in 2005. From 2005 to 2006, he served as President of the Club. Rich became eligible for Paul Harris Fellow recognition when his personal donations to the Club exceeded $1,000 in 2002.
Rich also volunteers for a charity called “Life Experiences, Inc.,” a nonprofit organization that blends education, training and the free enterprise system to create and operate businesses which provide fulfilling employment for adults with developmental disabilities, allowing them to function as independent, productive citizens of the Triangle. Rich has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Golf and Auction Committee, has helped raise $85,000 for the charity. As a donor and volunteer for The Miracle League in Cary, Rich helps to provide opportunities to all children with special needs to play baseball, regardless of their abilities. This nonprofit organizations works to increase community awareness, provide sustaining funding, and construct and maintain special facilities that meet the unique needs of the young baseball players and their families.
Rich resides in Apex, North Carolina with his wife, Debby, and their four children. The family attends church at St. Michael the Archangel in Cary.
Paige Lowder
Controller
Paige Lowder joined the Royal Oaks Building Group LLC in June 2007.
Paige oversees the leadership and coordination of the company's financial planning, debt financing and budget management functions.
Paige brings over 7 years experience in the industry as a controller, working previously with an Apex based residential builder.
Professional Affiliations: Member of the N.C. Association of Realtors, Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors
Paige holds a B.A. of Psychology from N.C. State University in Raleigh
Paige is a native of Cary, N.C. and currently resides in Holly Springs.
Kyle Hassell
Construction Manager
Kyle Hassell joined the Royal Oaks Building Group LLC in September 2007.
Kyle oversees the project managers at nine Royal Oaks communities, as well as plans, directs and coordinates the day-to-day construction processes.
Hassell brings 20 years of experience in the homebuilding industry, including 9 with the U.S. Naval Construction Force (SEABEES).
Originally from Winston-Salem, N.C., Hassell resides in Fuquay-Varina with his wife, Lisa, and son, Zachary
Rob Moriarty
Purchasing Manager
Rob Moriarty joined Royal Oaks Building Group in 2005 as a Project Manager.
He came into the office in 2007 as a Purchasing agent and was named Purchasing Manager in 2008.
Rob attended Appalachian State University where he studied English and Finance.
A business owner himself for over 8 years, Rob has more than 15 years experience in the construction industry.
A long time resident of North Carolina, Rob calls Raleigh home.
Shannon Wilson-Chandler
Sales Manager
Shannon Wilson-Chandler joined Royal Oaks Building Group in January 2009 as an on-site sales agent
Promoted to Sales Manager in November 2009
Responsible for overseeing our staff of 8 sales agents at 12 communities throughout the Triangle
Shannon has over 15 years of Real Estate Experience in new home sales and general brokerage
Lives in Wake Forest, NC with her husband Daniel and daughter Tiffany
Honors and Recognitions:
Shannon and her teammate, Adrienne Mickels, were named Wake County’s Sales Team of the Year in 2009 by the Triangle Sales and Marketing Council and Raleigh Home Builders Association
The team was also named one of the Top 6 Best Sales Teams in the Country by the National Association of Home Builders
Million Dollar Circle honoree for the past 10 years
Realtor
Awards & Recognition
Royal Oaks Building Group is an ENERGY STAR® Partner!
July 14, 2010
Royal Oaks Building Group has made the commitment that 100% of its new homes, completed after June 1, 2010, will be ENERGY STAR® Certified. For more information, please continue reading.
Royal Oaks Building Group Recognized At MAME Awards
May 13, 2010
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been recognized with awards in five categories at the 2010 Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME) Awards, presented by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA) and the Triangle Sales and Marketing Council (TSMC). Click here to read the full article.
Royal Oaks Building Group Named Builder Of The Year
April 30, 2010
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC, has announced that the company has been named Builder of the Year at the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA) 2010 Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME) Awards. Click here to read the full article.
Royal Oaks Wins Gold at Nationals for Operation: Coming Home
February 15, 2010
Royal Oaks Building Group has been honored with the Community Spirit Award from the National Association of Home Builders. Click here to read the full article.
February 2010
Nationals Gold Award - Operation: Coming Home
Rich Van Tassel, division president of Royal Oaks Building Group, accepts an award on behalf of The Raleigh-Wake County HBA, TREAC-V (Triangle Real Estate and Constuction Veterans), and all the enthusiastic volunteers that helped us deliver a home to a deserving soldier, Sgt. Joey Bozik, a triple-amputee injured in Iraq. Thanks Joey, it's the least we can do.
January, 2010
Royal Oaks Building Group Sales Team Wins Silver At 2010 Nationals Gala
Raleigh, NC – Rich Van Tassel and Royal Oaks Building Group is pleased to announce that The National Association of Home Builders have awarded Shannon Wilson-Chandler and Adrienne Mickels, sales consultants at Braxton Village, a Silver award for the best sales agent team in the country in 2009. Only 5 teams in the country were honored with the award. Shannon and Adrienne were also awarded the Best Sales Team in the Triangle by the Triangle Sales and Marketing Council. Click here to read the full article.
Royal Oaks Wins Silver at the 2009 Wake County Parade of Homes
October 20, 2009
Royal Oaks Building Group is proud to announce that The Poplar, one of our open and spacious ranch plans, has won a Silver Award in the Wake County Parade of Homes. Click here to read the full article.
Royal Oaks Jumps 3 Spots
August 10, 2009
According to the Triangle Business Journal, Royal Oaks Building Group is the 15th largest builder by volume in the Triangle, moving up from 18th in 2008. We are the 2nd largest local builder on the list. Click here to read the full article.
February 2009
Rich Van Tassel Selected as "Real Estate Impact 24 Leader"
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC has announced that Rich Van Tassel, president of the company, has been selected as one of the Real Estate Impact 24 leaders by "Business Leader" magazine. The Impact 24 award recognized outstanding achievement and contributions to the Triangle business community. All Real Estate Impact 24 winners were profiled in the publication’s November real estate issue.
Van Tassel also received the Builder of the Year honor from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh – Wake County.
Royal Oaks Building Group is ranked 18th in size on The Residential Builder List
June, 2008
Royal Oaks Building Group is named a Top 100 NC Small Business by Business Leader Media
View our Profile from the June 2008 issue of Buisness Leader Magazine
April 18, 2008
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Builder of the Year
Winners of this coveted award are recognized as leaders in the industry, providing cutting edge solutions to the home building industry. MAME is about results; finding creative ways yet effective ways to sell more homes, regardless of the market."
May 23, 2007
Van Tassel Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
This award honors successful business leaders under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the community. Recipients are selected based on business accomplishments, community involvement and future goals.
Royal Oaks is Named 18th Largest Builder by Volume
Royal Oaks was named to the 2007 Triangle Business Journal's List of Residential Builders as the 18th largest builder by volume in the Raleigh-Durham market.
December 20, 2007
Recipient of the Fast 50 Award
Royal Oaks is a recipient of the Journal's Fast 50 Award, marking its third consecutive honor among the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Triangle. The survey, evaluated by Pricewaterhouse Coopers, LLP, ranked companies based on their revenues and percentage of growth over a three-year period.
October 29, 2007
Small Business of the Year
To round out its 2007 Awards, Royal Oaks Builder Group was named the Small Business of the Year by the Apex Chamber of Commerce.
November 7, 2007
Rich Van Tassel Named Co-Rotarian of the Year
Van Tassel was recognized by the Apex Rotary Club for outstanding volunteer service and commitment to the Club. To be considered for the Rotarian of the Year award, nominees must be a member in good standing, active in at least three club activities, active in the community and maintain professional standards and ethics, as well as not a current member of the club’s board of directors.
ENERGY STAR® Partner
Royal Oaks Building Group is proud to offer new homes that have earned the ENERGY STAR® label. ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are substantially more energy efficient than homes built to the minimum code requirements. Our ENERGY STAR certified new homes are independently verified by a third-party Home Energy Rater to ensure they meet ENERGY STAR energy efficiency guidelines. These homes are better for the environment and better for you.
Benefits of owning one of our ENERGY STAR qualified new homes include:
A Label Backed by the Government
All ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are certified to meet EPA's strict guidelines for energy efficiency. This exemplary performance is verified by an independent third party.
Lower Utility Costs
Compared with standard homes, ENERGY STAR qualified new homes use substantially less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating. Homeowners can expect to save about $200-$400 annually on their utility bills.
More Comfortable/Quieter Homes
The energy-efficient features of ENERGY STAR qualified new homes keep out excessive heat, cold, and noise, and ensure consistent temperatures between and across rooms, making these homes more comfortable to live in.
Helping to Create a Better Future
By purchasing an ENERGY STAR qualified new home, you are joining millions of consumers who have changed to ENERGY STAR, helping our nation reduce our energy needs and building a cleaner environment for the future.
Features of our ENERGY STAR qualified new homes include:
Effective Insulation - Properly installed insulation that meets or exceeds national code requirements helps achieve even temperatures throughout the home while using less energy. The result is lower utility costs and a quieter, more comfortable home.
High-Performance Windows - Advanced window coatings help keep heat in during winter and out during summer. They also block damaging ultraviolet sunlight that can discolor carpets and furniture.
Tight Construction and Tight Ducts - Attention to detail by sealing all holes, cracks, and seams in ducts and construction assemblies helps eliminate drafts, moisture, dust, pests, and pollen. This improves comfort and the quality of indoor air, while lowering maintenance costs.
Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment - More efficient and properly sized heating and cooling systems use less energy, which reduces utility bills. These systems also turn on and off less frequently, removing more humidity and providing better comfort.
For more information on our ENERGY STAR qualified new homes, contact a Royal Oaks representative HERE (link to contact us page)
Royal Oaks Breaks Ground on the Operation: Coming Home II
May, 2010
Royal Oaks Building Group has partnered with the Raleigh/Wake County Home Builders Association, TREACV and Gaines and Company, along with a host of other vendors and contributors, to donate a second home to a deserving injured war veteran. On July 1, 2010, we broke ground on a home for Sgt. Stan Roberts and his family. For more information, please click here: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/07/02/561746/new-home-being-built-for-wounded.html.
Churchill Homeowner Featured in New Homes and Ideas Magazine
May, 2010
Donald Coney spent a long time searching for a home to accommodate his special needs as an amputee. When he found Royal Oaks, we were able to build him a fully handicap-accessible, ADA home.
Click here to read the full article.
Royal Oaks Builders of Raleigh has finished the first of 156 homes planned in the new Parker Pointe community in Fuquay-Varina. Homes are priced from the $170,000s. The community is located off Judd Parkway. Click here to read the full article.
Bracket Buyers - Targeting younger and older buyers brings success in Raleigh
March, 2010
Tapping into the first-time buyer and the down-sizing buyer market has helped make Southern Oaks a success story for the Royal Oaks Building Group. Click here to read the full article.
Parker Pointe Grand Opening
March, 2010
Fuquay-Varina, NC: Rich Van Tassel and Royal Oaks Building Group are proud to announce the grand opening of Parker Pointe in Fuquay-Varina, developed in conjunction with Bryant and Harvey Montague. The community features beautifully crafted homes from the $170s - $270s, a pool, playground, picnic area, soccer field, and more. Click here to read the full article.
Southern Oaks Featured in Builder Magazine
March, 2010
Raleigh, NC – Builder Magazine, the country’s leading publication on the building industry, has featured Southern Oaks as one of the country’s 10 Top Selling Small-Home Communities in the country! With ranch and first-floor master bedroom options and customizable space, along with a prime location and welcoming atmosphere, Southern Oaks has become one of the area’s most desirable communities. Click here to read the full article.
Alive Day: Operation Coming Home Final Event
February 2010
Coming Home celebration for Sgt. Joey and Jayme Bozik.
Royal Oaks is on the Cover of New Home Guide Magazine
January, 2010
For the second year in a row, Royal Oaks Building Group is on the Winter cover of New Home Guide magazine.
Royal Oaks Offers Discounts to Hometown Heroes
December, 2009
Teachers, Nurses, Firefighters, Police Officers, EMTs, and Active, Retired and Reserved Military Personnel often don’t get the thanks they deserve. Offering $1,500 off the base price of a home is the least we can do
Click here to read the full article.
Royal Oaks Featured in Parade Preview Magazine
October, 2009
It’s the little details that make all the difference. Royal Oaks Building Group is known for the including crown molding, hardwood floors, craftsman-style exteriors, and many other features that add value, all without increasing the cost to the consumer
Click here to read the full article.
Royal Oaks Building Group has started new construction in Churchill, one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Knightdale.
Click here to read the full article.
Royal Oaks Offers New Homes in Fuquay-Varina
May, 2009
Royal Oaks Building Group has started construction in Phase II of Lakestone Village, a beautiful community in Fuquay-Varina.
Click here to read the full article.
Royal Oaks Graces the Cover of New Homes & Ideas
January, 2009
Raleigh, NC – The cover of the Winter 2009 New Homes & Ideas magazine features a home built by Royal Oaks Building Group. Readers can learn about the company philosophy and communities featuring their award winning homes in a two-page article in the publication. The home featured is the Trent floorplan located in The Peninsula at Amberly, a community located in Cary, NC. Learn about all of the Royal Oaks floorplans and available homes by selecting the Communities tab on this website. Click here to read the full article.
Royal Oaks Featured on the Cover of New Home Guide
January, 2009
Raleigh, NC – The cover of the January 2009 New Home Guide magazine features a home built by Royal Oaks Building Group. This home is he Shasta floorplan in Saddle Run, a community located in Wake Forest, NC. Learn about the company philosophy and communities featuring their award winning homes by reading the two-page feature in the publication. The home featured is the Shasta floorplan located in Saddle Run. Learn about all of the Royal Oaks floorplans and available homes by selecting the Communities tab on this website. Click here to read the full article.
A Hero’s Welcome is Complete - Joey and Jayme Bozik Come Home!
January, 2009
Raleigh, NC - The Builder & Broker Journal features the coming home celebration for triple amputee Iraq war veteran Joey Bozik and his wife, Jayme. Click here to read the full article.
The Triangle is “Watching” Rich Van Tassel, President of Royal Oaks Building Group
December, 2008
Raleigh, NC – Triangle Business Leader features an article on how Rich Van Tassel, President of Royal Oaks Building Group, is dedicated to the customers that make Royal Oaks tick. Click here to read the full article.
Neighborhood Builder - "A Hero's Welcome Home"
Monday, 18 August 2008
Raleigh, NC - Royal Oaks Building Group, along with Atreus Homes and Veterans of the Middle East conflict, have joined together to build the area's first "Hero's Home". The official magazine of the Home Builder's Association of Raleigh-Wake County features both Royal Oaks Building Group and the recepients, Joey & wife, Jayme Bozik on the cover of the August 2008 publication.
A "Hero's Home" Built With Volunteer Efforts By Royal Oaks Building Group
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
Raleigh, NC - HBA of Wake County's publication, North Carolina Builder , features an article on "Operation: Coming Home". Royal Oaks Building Group volunteers in the effort to build a "Hero's Home" for Joey Bozik, a former Airborne Military Police Sergeant who is a disabled veteran of the Middle East conflict.
Triangle Area Builder/Architect Magazine Features Royal Oaks Building Group
Friday, 01 August 2008
Raleigh, NC - The Triangle Edition of Builder/Architect Magazine features Royal Oaks Building Group as their cover story for the August 2008 edition.
Builder & Broker Journal Spotlights Royal Oaks Building Group Achievement
Friday, 11 July 2008
Raleigh, NC - Trade publication, Broker & Builder Journal , recognizes Royal Oaks Building Group's latest acheivement in the Business Leader Magazine's Top 100 List.
Raleigh, N.C. - Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced the launch of the company’s new Web site. The Web site offers detailed descriptions of each Royal Oaks community with a large gallery of images and a list of featured properties, as well as news updates and an enhanced company profile.
