Deeply embedded in Northern Colorado , Baessler Homes is a 56-year-old employee-owned homebuilding company . Over the course of its existence , it has built a reputation for championing service-driven values and fostering local relationships and trade partnerships , thereby ensuring each home embodies its dedication to service and community betterment . Committed to building more attainable homes for first-time buyers , Baessler Homes not only focuses on pricing , but also on simplifying the homebuying process and delivering exceptional value without compromising quality . By streamlining processes and leveraging its expertise , the company can build homes featuring best-in-class materials and innovations . Tracing the organization ’ s evolution , Steve Bricker , President at Baessler Homes , explains why this mission is so important . “ Baessler Homes was founded by Ted Baessler in 1968 , serving as a custom-builder to its community . His son , Jamie Baessler , took over stewardship of the company in 2012 . Over time , he recognized the need to address the lack of affordable housing in the US , and in Colorado in particular . So , in 2019 , we completely changed our product to specialize in attainable homes , catering to the first-time homebuyer market . There is an alarming disparity in the US between what median household incomes can afford , pricing and interest rates . In Colorado , for instance , the majority of homes are starting at a $ 450,000 price point , with some even exceeding $ 550,000 . Adding to this already challenging situation is the rise of build-to-rent units , with many investors recognizing the opportunity to capitalize on the shortage of attainable housing ,” says Steve . modernhb . com 41