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Where Vision Meets the Waterline

One-of-a-kind homes on Smith Lake, Alabama.
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Crafted with care

Built with integrity.

Emerald is a design-first real estate developer. We find the land, design each home in-house, and bring it to market complete — homes that live beautifully, perform effortlessly, and invite moments that matter, for those who live here, and those who will.

Sweet Homes Season 1 — front rendering
Now For Sale · As Seen on HGTV

Sweet Homes Season 1

Built on camera for HGTV’s Sweet Homes, this custom-designed home sits on Lot 5 in the heart of Ryan Creek — and when the season wraps, it goes to one buyer. Delivering September 2026.

3,800Sq Ft
4Bedrooms
3.5Bathrooms
Offered at $1,750,000 Learn More →
The Portfolio
Sweet Homes Season 1 For Sale — Delivering Sep 2026 Learn More → Shady Cove Sold — Completed Nov 2025 Learn More → White Oak Sold — Now a Smith Lake Rental Learn More → The Ringlever Sold — Delivering Jan 2027 Learn More →
The Emerald Homes Story

On the banks of Smith Lake, something is taking shape.

Every Emerald home is our own — developed on spec, never built to order. While most spec homes aim to hit a price point, we aim to hit a standard — one that prioritizes design, experience, and enduring value. Our homes are one-of-a-kind, turnkey, and thoughtfully crafted, brought to market by two friends with one vision: general contractor Shannon Fondren and creative lead Derek Miller.

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