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McKee Family Values

 

Always a family-owned-and-operated company, McKee Builders has been building homes in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland for three generations.

Currently building both active adult 55+ and traditional age communities, our family is proud of our reputation for customization, quality and customer service. We take pride in our homes and neighborhoods, giving them distinctive architecture, interesting locations and innovative designs.

McKee’s tradition continues transitioning from the second to third generation. Pictured left to right – Jennifer McKee, Frank McKee Sr., Frank McKee Jr. & Kate Black

Our History

1947
Where It All Started

Frank A. McKee and his brother-in-law Joseph McHale start a business (McKee & McHale) installing and servicing heaters and air conditioners for military housing and residential customers.

1958
The Beginning of The McKee Group

After Joseph McHale passes, Frank A. McKee regroups and starts his own building company, The McKee Group, which he operates in addition to the HVAC business.

1967
The First McKee Builders Project

Inspired by his growing knowledge of home construction, Frank A. McKee is inspired to construct his first building—an apartment complex in Upper Darby.

1977
The First McKee 55+ Community

McKee Builders debuts its first retirement community, the Village at Neshaminy, with 950 single-family homes. It was the first ‘resort-style’ community for seniors. McKee Builders quickly becomes known for its 55+ lifestyle communities.

1990's
The Second Generation Takes the Reins

Continuing the family commitment to integrity, quality and homeowner satisfaction, Frank J. McKee, Sr. begins expanding the concepts of 55 and older adult communities with new home styles and floor plans, expanded community features like amenity-rich clubhouses, and unique locations in DE, MD and PA. In 1997, McKee establishes its company home base in Springfield, PA.

2000
First Community in Delaware

Spring Mill in Middletown, DE

2001
The End of an Era

Founder Frank A. McKee passes.

2000’s
The Third Generation Joins The Team

Frank J. McKee’s daughters, Jenni and Kate, join the family business in 2006. Son Frank McKee, Jr. joins in 2008.

2017
The Arrival of Remy

Though the McKee family has ALWAYS had Golden Retrievers, Remy is one unique puppy! After all, he is the star of his very own national award-winning marketing campaign!

Donations and Charity

McKee Builders believes in giving back to our community. In recent years our commitment to caring has included donations of time and dollars and the development of special fund raising events.

McKee Makes a Difference

Ronald McDonald House Charities®

The Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of the Philadelphia Region is an organization that supports families of seriously ill children by creating a community of comfort and hope. This wonderful organization was born in Philadelphia on October 15, 1974, and has grown throughout the years to over 375 Ronald McDonald Houses worldwide thanks to the generosity of dedicated donors. RMHC was also the charity selected for the 2022 Frank A. McKee Charity Golf Classic, which raised over $110,000 for the cause.

Home of the Sparrow

The Catherine Twomey House is a 5-unit apartment home for pre-senior women with little or no income, sponsored by Home of the Sparrow. Members of the McKee Builders team donated funds, furniture for the home, and their skills to renovating this existing home, creating a shelter for vulnerable women and their children who have fallen on hard times. Home of the Sparrow was also the charity selected for the 2021 Frank A. McKee Charity Golf Classic, which raised over $100,000 for the cause.

Frank A. McKee Charity Golf Classic

The annual Frank A. McKee Charity Golf Classic, named in honor of our founder, invites players to swing for a worthy cause. The charity benefits different organization each year, ranging from military veterans to animal rescue.

Homes for Our Troops

Homes for Our Troops builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured veterans. In 2006, McKee Builders was honored to build a home for Pisey Tan, who lost both legs in an IED explosion.

American Warrior Initiative

American Warrior Initiative educates Americans on the challenges facing members of the military when returning from war. Among other services, AWI spearheads give-back initiatives for wounded heroes, including mortgage-free housing, business grants, home upgrades, service dogs and more. Serving the heroes who serve us is an honor for McKee Builders. We were proud to donate…

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity seeks to build strength, stability and self-reliance in partnerships with families in need of decent and affordable housing. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers, and then pay an affordable mortgage. Over the past decade, McKee Builders has proudly supported Habitat for Humanity.

Providence Animal Center (Delaware County SPCA)

Animals deserve care too. The Providence Animal Center offers rescue, medical care, treatment, protection and placement of companion animals. The McKee family has been a proud supporter for three generations. In fact, McKee Builders Vice President Frank McKee, Jr. is a past member of the board of directors, and continues to donate his time and energy.

Toys for Tots

The U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distributes those toys to less fortunate children in the community. Each holiday season, McKee Builders organizes and donates to toy collections across the Philadelphia area.

Honors & Awards

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McKee Builders has been the recipient of more than 100 awards for excellence in design and construction. Our family takes great pride in the recognition we have received from local, regional and national building industry organizations.
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Corporate Awards

2022 National Association of Homebuilders 55+ Housing Awards

Best Marketing Campaign – The First Houzz-Inspired Home

2020 Home Builders Association Awards

Best Billboard

2019 National Association of Homebuilders 55+ Housing Awards

Best Corporate Website

2018 National Association of Homebuilders 55+ Housing Awards

Best Online Marketing Campaign – Remy’s Picks

 

2016 National Association of Homebuilders 55+ Housing Awards

Best Single Family Home under 1,700 sq. ft.
Best Website

2015 National Association of Homebuilders 55+ Housing Awards

Best Print Ad
Best Brochure

2014 National Association of Homebuilders 55+ Housing Awards

Best Print Ad

2014 Home Builders Association (PA) Awards

Best Regional Website
Best Corporate Brochure
Best Print Ad

2012 Home Builders Association (DE) Awards

Best Color Print Ad

2011 Eliant Awards

National Home Buyers Award
Overall Home Purchase & Ownership Experience Single Division Builders – Third Place
Customer Service Experience Medium Builders – Honorable Mention
Overall First-Year Quality Medium Builders – Honorable Mention

2011 Home Builders Association Awards (PA)

Project Manager of the Year – Joe Fischer
Selections/Options Coordinator of the Year – Dianne Muhe
Best Use of Technology
Best Realtor Program

2010 Home Builders Association Awards (PA)

Marketing Director of the Year – Jennifer McKee
Best Use of Technology, New Media Source or Animation

2009 Home Builders Association Awards (DE)

Project Manager of the Year – Jeff Hail

2009 Home Builders Association Awards (PA)

Best Website – Regional Builder, 3 States
Al Goldstein Award – Frank McKee

Community Awards

2022 Northern Virginia Building Industry Association GALA Awards

Best Interior Merchandising, Attached Home – Conrad Model

2022 MD Building Industry MAX - Whispering Woods Awards

Outstanding Interior Merchandising – Brooks Model

2022 Home Builders Association of Delaware (DE) Friendship Creek Awards

Best Logo – Friendship Creek

2022 Best in PA Living (PA) Preserve at Marsh Creek Awards

Best 55+ Interior Merchandising under 2,500 sq. ft. – Charter Model

2022 National Association of Homebuilders 55+ Housing Awards (DE) Whispering Woods Awards

Best Interior Merchandising – Brooks Model

2020 Home Builders Association (DE) Whispering Woods Awards

Best 55+ Home – DuPont Model

2020 National Association of Homebuilders 55+ Housing Awards (DE) Whispering Woods Awards

Best Interior Merchandising – Evans Model

Best Interior Merchandising – Easton Model

2019 National Association of Homebuilders 55+ Housing Awards (DE) The Grove Award

Best Website

2019 Home Builders Association (DE) The Grove Awards

Best Logo

Best Social Media Campaign

Best Website

2018 Home Builders Association (MD) Bay Bridge Cove Awards

Outstanding Clubhouse

Best Interior Merchandising – Laurel Model

Outstanding Home – Oxford Model

2018 National Association of Homebuilders 55+ Housing Awards (MD) Bay Bridge Cove Award

Best 55+ Attached Home – Oxford Model

2018 National Association of Homebuilders 55+ Housing Awards (DE) Champions' Club Awards

Best 55+ Home – Kipling Model

2017 Home Builders Association (DE) Champions' Club Awards

The Kent County Community of the Year – Champions’ Club

Sales Team of the year – Terri Hill & Ginger Murani

Rookie Superintendent of the year – David Maloney

Options Coordinator of the year – Susan McGrath

Best 55+ Home – Kipling Model

Best interior Merchandising – Kipling Model

Best E Blast

2017 Home Builders Association (MD) Bay Bridge Cove Award

Best Interior Merchandising

2016 Home Builders Association (DE) Champions' Club Awards

The Kent County Community of the Year – Champions’ Club

Best 55+ Home- Champions’ Club Kipling Model

Best Interior Merchandising – Champions’ Club Doral Model

2015 Home Builders Association (DE) Champions' Club Awards

The Kent County Community of the Year – Champions’ Club

Best Interior Merchandising – Champions’ Club Doral Model

Best 55+ Home – Champions’ Club Kipling Model

2014 Home Builders Association (DE) Champions' Club Award

The Kent County Community of the Year – Champions’ Club

2013 Home Builders Association (DE) Champions' Club Award

Best Amenity Value

2013 Home Builders Association (DE) Spring Arbor Award

Community of the Year

2012 Home Builders Association (DE) Spring Arbor Award

Best Sales Office

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