Business Details
9 Years
experience
Residential Real Estate Development Experts
Founded in 2017, Taylor Builders operates as a dedicated force in residential real estate development across the Sacramento Region, San Joaquin Valley, and Bay Area markets. Our leadership team, including President Clifton Taylor, brings decades of combined experience in asset management and development, leveraging deep local knowledge while partnering with JEN Partners, LLC, a New York-based private equity fund specializing in residential land investments. We prioritize rapid transaction evaluation and closing, supported by direct funding that enables efficient decision-making. Our expertise extends to land banking, specialty finance transactions, and strategic joint ventures, fostering long-term partnerships with builder clients.With a focus on value creation and relationship-building, we maintain a streamlined approach to real estate investment and entitlement. Our team's generational ties to Northern California real estate strengthen our commitment to community-focused development. Through collaboration with regional operators and national expertise from JEN Partners, we address market-specific needs while maintaining a broad perspective on industry trends. Our operational structure ensures agility in identifying and executing opportunities, positioning us as a trusted partner in complex real estate scenarios.
Services
Real Estate Development
Land Banking
Joint Ventures
Asset Management
Entitlement Processing
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of local real estate expertise from President Clifton Taylor.
- Our team evaluates and closes transactions within 30 days of initial review.
- Direct funding from JEN Partners enables swift decision-making on opportunities.
- We maintain active land banking partnerships with 6+ regional homebuilders.
- Specialized in complex entitlement processes for Northern California properties.
Associations and certifications
- CSLB
Services
Real Estate Development
We specialize in residential real estate development across Northern California markets. Our team manages projects from acquisition through entitlement, leveraging local expertise and national resources. With JEN Partners' backing, we deliver strategic developments that meet regional housing needs while maximizing investment returns.
Land Banking
Our land banking services provide homebuilders with strategic property reserves for future development. We maintain active partnerships with six regional builders, securing entitled land positions that align with market demand and growth projections across key California markets.
Joint Ventures
We create collaborative joint ventures with public and private homebuilders to optimize development opportunities. These partnerships combine our local market knowledge with builder expertise, sharing risks and rewards in complex real estate transactions.
Asset Management
Our asset management team oversees property portfolios with a focus on value creation. With decades of combined experience, we implement strategies that enhance property performance and maximize returns for our investors and partners.
Entitlement Processing
We navigate complex entitlement processes for residential developments, utilizing three generations of local experience. Our team secures necessary approvals through strategic engagement with municipal authorities and community stakeholders in Northern California markets.
People
Clifton Taylor
President
Clifton Taylor leads Taylor Builders with two decades of Northern California real estate experience. He reconstituted his family's legacy entity to focus on residential development, combining local expertise with JEN Partners' resources.
Anton Garcia
Vice President of Asset Management
Anton Garcia manages asset optimization strategies with extensive experience in property portfolio oversight. He ensures value creation across Taylor Builders' residential development projects in key California markets.
Steve Hicks
Vice President of Development
Steve Hicks directs development operations, specializing in Northern California land entitlements. His expertise accelerates project approvals while maintaining compliance with regional planning requirements.
John Jewett
VP of Asset Management
John Jewett oversees asset management initiatives with a focus on strategic land banking partnerships. He coordinates transactions that align with Taylor Builders' growth objectives in Western U.S. markets.
Kate Hart
General Counsel
Kate Hart provides legal oversight for all transactions, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Her expertise covers real estate law, contract negotiations, and risk management frameworks.
Questions
What geographic markets does Taylor Builders operate in?
We focus on Northern California's Sacramento Region, San Joaquin Valley, and Bay Area, with additional investments in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and the mid-Atlantic.
How does Taylor Builders evaluate potential real estate deals?
Our evaluation process combines local market analysis with JEN Partners' national expertise, typically completing assessments within 30 days through our streamlined due diligence framework.
What types of partnerships does Taylor Builders pursue?
We form strategic alliances with public and private homebuilders through joint ventures, land banking arrangements, and specialty finance transactions to maximize development potential.
How quickly can Taylor Builders close on a property?
With direct funding access and efficient decision-making processes, we typically close transactions within 45-60 days after initial opportunity identification.
What is Taylor Builders' approach to land entitlement?
Our team specializes in navigating complex entitlement processes, leveraging local relationships and three generations of Northern California real estate experience to secure approvals.
