Homes by WestBay designs, develops, and builds single-family homes and amenitized communities for Florida homebuyers. Its privately owned operation serves the Greater Tampa Bay and Sarasota-Manatee areas, offering residences across price points, including entry-level alternatives through sister company Casa Fresca.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| La CollinaBrandon292 units | 9.0/ 10 | 7.0/ 10 | 9.0/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest and only qualifying published aggregate located: 4.6/5 from 24 reviews, which converts to approximately 8.8/10 under the stated market curve. The visible written feedback is predominantly positive about neighbours, security and the setting, with isolated reports of power outages, cleanliness concerns and a builder-related leak; the evidence is too limited to establish a recurring defect pattern, and current 2026 descriptive material is not itself a review rating. | |||
The available infrastructure-related feedback is limited and mixed: one reviewer reported that power infrastructure needed updating and described “Constant power outages.” A separate Yelp-linked review reported an incorrectly installed dishwasher that leaked across most of the kitchen and into the third floor; this is a serious individual report, not evidence of a recurring building-wide defect. | Residents and visitors mostly describe a pleasant community: “Great community with friendly neighbors,” “Nice clean neighborhoods,” and “low crime or no crime at all.” The main lifestyle criticism was that “The amenities really should have been bigger and better,” while another reviewer wrote, “Didn't feel like it was clean”; the Google page also carries a 4.6/5 aggregate from 24 reviews. |
Casa Fresca Homes is brought alongside Homes by WestBay as a builder for the Hawkstone masterplanned community.
Forestar welcomed Homes by WestBay as a builder at Star Farms, its multigenerational lifestyle development in Lakewood Ranch.
Building alongside Hawkstone builder/developer Homes by WestBay, is Casa Fresca Homes.
Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company with operations in 52 markets and 20 states.
| COMPANY NUMBER | L09000095208 Florida Division of Corporations · US · ACTIVE |
| United States | active 1 project tracked |
| Residential, for sale | 1 of 1 |
It is an exciting time to be a home builder in Florida with a demand for housing that has not been seen in decades.Builder October 3, 2023https://www.builderonline.com/builder-100/homes-by-westbay-expands-into-new-florida-markets_o/
Willy sits on the board of Metropolitan Ministries and the University of Tampa and is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Wilhelm “Willy” Nunn is the co-founder, majority owner and CEO of Homes by WestBay.
https://linkedin.com/in/wilhelm-nunn-809981206
Willy sits on the board of Metropolitan Ministries and the University of Tampa and is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Willy sits on the board of Metropolitan Ministries and the University of Tampa and is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
“It is an exciting time to be a home builder in Florida with a demand for housing that has not been seen in decades.
President Founder - Homes by WestBay (Current) Oct 2009 - Present
Willy Nunn is the co-founder, majority owner and CEO of Homes by WestBay.
Wilhelm “Willy” Nunn is the co-founder, majority owner and CEO of Homes by WestBay.
Wilhelm “Willy” Nunn is the co-founder, majority owner and CEO of Homes by WestBay.
Wilhelm “Willy” Nunn is the co-founder, majority owner and CEO of Homes by WestBay.
Willy sits on the board of Metropolitan Ministries and the University of Tampa and is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
President & Founder Homes by WestBay
Looking back at the opportunities that had been given me, it made me realize just how important and life-changing the Purdue experience had been.Purdue University https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/People/DEAs/People/gatewood.html
| 1968 | BSME, Purdue University |
| 1968 | BSME, Purdue University |
| 1970 | MBA, University of Chicago |
| 1970 | MBA, University of Chicago |
## Roger B. Gatewood
| 2003–2006 | Founder and President, Westbay City Homes |
"Looking back at the opportunities that had been given me, it made me realize just how important and life-changing the Purdue experience had been," he says.
| 2009-present | Founder and Chairman, Homes by WestBay |
Founder and Chairman, Homes by WestBay BSME '68
We focus on long-term impact on the community, and as a builder it’s important we find a complementary partner.Capital Analytics Associates July 7, 2025https://capitalanalyticsassociates.com/mark-metheny-president-casa-fresca-a-division-of-westbay/
Our ownership group is here in Tampa Bay and involved in the business every day.Capital Analytics Associates July 7, 2025https://capitalanalyticsassociates.com/mark-metheny-president-casa-fresca-a-division-of-westbay/
MARK WEMPLE: Mark Metheny, president of Homes by WestBay's land management company, HBWB Development Services LLC
We focus on long-term impact on the community, and as a builder it’s important we find a complementary partner to work with who can complement our product and capitalize the project in a different way.
President HBWB Land (Current) Jul 2021 - Present; President Casa Fresca & HBWB Land (Current) May 2022 - Present
As part of this new structure, Mark Metheny remains president of Homes by WestBay’s development services and Casa Fresca Homes, and Parker Hirons remains vice president of land acquisition and development for Homes by WestBay and Casa Fresca Homes.
We don’t just build homes; we strive to deliver a better way of life to homebuyers in Tampa Bay.Homes by WestBay September 16, 2026https://www.homesbywestbay.com/blog/2026/09/16/beth-bradburn-honored-in-srq-magazine-for-community-giving/
I spent 16 years with Centex before moving to Taylor Morrison as Controller.
I spent 16 years with Centex before moving to Taylor Morrison as Controller.
“We don’t just build homes; we strive to deliver a better way of life to homebuyers in Tampa Bay.”
Beth Bradburn, Chief Operating Officer of Homes by WestBay
Six years ago I joined Homes by West Bay, first as the CFO and four years ago became a business partner in the Company.
Beth Bradburn, Chief Operating Officer of Homes by WestBay, was recently named a Good Hero and featured in SRQ Magazine’s Philanthropy section
2009 - 2010 Masters of Science in Finance @ University of Tampa
2009 - 2010 Masters of Science in Finance @ University of Tampa
Iowa State University Bachelor of Science (Finance) 2004-2008
Iowa State University Bachelor of Science (Finance) 2004-2008
Ian Frazer, CFA Chief Financial Officer
2013 -2026 Director of Finance and Head of Investor Relations @ Lennar
2010 -2013 Investment Banking Analyst @ LCG Advisors
Chief Financial Officer - Homes by WestBay (Current) Mar 2026 - Present
Chief Financial Officer - Homes by WestBay (Current) Mar 2026 - Present
Brian is a graduate of California State University (Fullerton).
# Brian Bullock
currently serves as Board President of the Tampa Bay Builders Association.
Publish Date: November 2nd, 2023
Division Manager North / VP of Sales & Marketing
0 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Collina | Brandon, United States | residential for sale | 2921 | — | — | — | — | 2015 | 2015 | Mar 2015 – May 2015 | Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | +50.5 mo (+44.0 to +57.0) | sourced | completed |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 14, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 14, 2026 |
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