BUILT TO LAST A LIFETIME
Our History of Improving Lives
The heritage of Rausch Coleman Homes begins on May 6, 1936 when our Founder, Ernest R. “Buddy” Coleman was born in Barling, Arkansas. In 1955, at the age of 19, Buddy Coleman built his first home that sold for less than $4,000. The son of a carpenter, Buddy Coleman supported his family by building homes, while also attending Ouachita Baptist University. Given a choice of what type of builder he wanted the company to be, Mr. Coleman chose to provide housing people could afford. In his own words, “I wanted to insure that everyone could realize the American Dream of Home Ownership, not just the fortunate ones.”
