engages in the development, building, and marketing of single-family homes, townhouses, and condominiums.
It also develops land primarily for its own use and for other builders.
Orleans serves various customers, including first-time, luxury, move-up, empty nester, and active adult homebuyers.
It operates in southeastern Pennsylvania; central and southern New Jersey; Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro, North Carolina; Richmond and Tidewater, Virginia; Orlando, Florida; and Chicago, Illinois.
As of June 30, 2004, the company served in 81 communities, as well as owned or controlled approximately 12,291 building lots.
Orleans was founded by Alfred P.
Orleans and is headquartered in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
In July, the company acquired the outstanding ownership interests of Realen Homes LP.

