Buying an existing house inside the Beltline usually means buying someone else’s 1960s floor plan and then paying to fix it. A presale lets you skip that step. You pick the plan before the walls go up, and the house is new on day one.
CrossBuilt Homes, Inc. is offering exactly that on Edenburgh Road. The Raleigh builder, founded in 2000 by owner Ritch Funderburk, lists a presale at 108 Edenburgh Rd with an all-brick exterior, 10-foot ceilings on the first floor, and stone counters in every bath. Its inventory page says it is permitting several more spec homes on Ray Road and Edenburgh Road.
CrossBuilt is a small, owner-run company, and its owner is also a licensed real estate broker. Both facts shape how you should buy from it. This guide covers the record and the questions to ask.
Who Is CrossBuilt Homes?
CrossBuilt Homes, Inc. is a Raleigh custom and spec builder at 5131 Country Trail. Its website says the company was founded in 2000 and has built “residential and multifamily homes in the Triangle area” since then, along with remodels that range from a backsplash to a full renovation or a new screened porch.
CrossBuilt is listed as a builder member in the 2025 Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County directory. The company phone is (919) 906-9071.
The owner
The company’s About page describes Ritch Funderburk as born and raised in Raleigh. He studied electrical engineering at NC State and spent years in the electrical and electronics industry before getting his general contractor license in 2000 and founding CrossBuilt. The site says CrossBuilt holds an unlimited building license and that Ritch’s experience includes single- and multi-family residential projects, site development, commercial multi-use work, and real estate brokerage.
The site states the company’s commitments in two words: “Structural Quality and Integrity.”
The brokerage side
Ritch is also a licensed North Carolina Realtor and Broker-in-Charge. He founded Funderburk Signature Properties to help clients buy and sell homes, and CrossBuilt’s site links to it. That is useful expertise. It also means the person building your house may be the person listing it.
One naming note: CrossBuilt Homes, Inc. is a different company from Funderburk Builders, a separate builder with a similar name. The entity on your contract should read CrossBuilt Homes, Inc.
Where Does CrossBuilt Build?
CrossBuilt’s current documented work is in Raleigh. Its inventory page names two streets:
- Edenburgh Road, which the page places in downtown Raleigh and the presale listing describes as inside the Beltline;
- Ray Road, where spec homes are in permitting.
The company describes its broader history as “the Triangle area,” without a list of past neighborhoods. If you want to know how a CrossBuilt home has held up, ask for addresses. Our guide to inside and outside the Beltline explains why that line matters for price and resale.
What Does CrossBuilt Build?
CrossBuilt builds custom-designed homes, spec homes, and remodels. Its current inventory is spec and presale work.
| Buyer question | What the public record shows |
|---|---|
| State contractor license | L.47350 (CrossBuilt Homes, Inc.): Building classification, unlimited license limit, active through Dec. 31, 2026 per the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors, checked Oct. 14, 2026 |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Owner | Ritch Funderburk |
| License | Unlimited building license, per the company website |
| Current offering | Presale at 108 Edenburgh Rd; spec homes in permitting on Ray Road and Edenburgh Road |
| Published pricing | None on the website |
| Plan for 108 Edenburgh | A Tony Frazier plan is listed, or the buyer can develop a plan with CrossBuilt |
| Remodeling | Yes, from small updates to full renovations and screened porches |
| Warranty | Not published on the website |
The 108 Edenburgh Road presale
The listing calls it a chance to build instead of buying an existing home. The published specifications:
- all-brick exterior;
- 10-foot ceilings on the first floor and 9-foot ceilings on the second;
- custom details in the dining and family rooms;
- a ceiling detail in the primary bedroom;
- a freestanding tub in the primary bath;
- designer tile in every bath;
- hardwood floors;
- quartz, granite or marble in every bath.
The listing does not give square footage, bedroom count, lot size or price. Ask for all four, plus the plan set.
The galleries
CrossBuilt’s galleries are named by mood: Welcome, Gather, Respite, Sanctuary and Thoughtful. They show finished rooms and exteriors, and none gives an address. The two client testimonials on the homepage describe bathroom and whole-house remodels, and both praise Ritch’s presence on site.
How Does Buying From CrossBuilt Work?
CrossBuilt does not publish a step-by-step process. Its site shows three ways in:
- Buy a presale or spec home from the New Construction Inventory page, using the listed plan.
- Customize the presale. The Edenburgh listing invites buyers to work with CrossBuilt on a plan of their own.
- Hire CrossBuilt for a remodel on a home you already own.
On a presale, the timing of your decisions matters. Our guide to spec homes versus presales explains what you can still change and when the price locks.
What Should You Verify Before Signing With CrossBuilt?
Before signing with CrossBuilt, verify the plan and price in writing, the license and entity, how the brokerage relationship is handled, and the warranty. Our guides to finding a Triangle builder and why the builder’s agent works for the builder explain how to keep someone on your side.
Know who represents whom
If Funderburk Signature Properties lists the house, the listing broker and the builder are the same person. Ask for that relationship in writing. Even fully disclosed, it means nobody on that side of the deal is working for you. We represent the buyer. The builder and his brokerage represent the builder.
Get the specifications attached to the contract
The listing’s features are a strong start. Attach them to the contract as a specification sheet, with allowances for tile, counters, lighting and appliances written in dollars.
Confirm the license and the entity
Match CrossBuilt Homes, Inc., the license number, and the license classification on the contract to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
Ask about the inventory dates
The inventory page does not say when it was last updated. Ask whether 108 Edenburgh is still available and where the Ray Road homes stand in permitting.
Get the warranty in writing
CrossBuilt’s website does not describe a warranty. Ask for the written terms before you sign and compare them with our home-builder warranty guide.
Check the infill lot
Inside-the-Beltline lots come with zoning limits, tree rules, and sometimes a teardown history. Our Raleigh infill lot checklist covers what to pull before you commit.
How Does CrossBuilt Compare With Other Building Options?
CrossBuilt is a small owner-run builder offering a presale on an infill lot, which puts it in a narrow lane between resale and full custom.
| Option | Price level | Customization | Builder access | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossBuilt presale | Ask for the price | Plan changes before construction | Direct to owner | Buyers who want new construction inside the Beltline |
| CrossBuilt spec home | Ask for the price | Limited once underway | Direct to owner | Buyers who want a finished house sooner |
| Full custom on your lot | Varies | Full | Architect plus builder | Buyers who already own land |
| Inside-the-Beltline resale | Varies | Renovation only | None | Buyers who want an established house and street |
Who Is a Strong Fit for CrossBuilt Homes?
CrossBuilt fits a buyer who wants a new house in an established part of Raleigh and wants to deal directly with the owner who will build it.
The strongest candidates usually:
- want to be inside the Beltline or close to it;
- like brick exteriors and tall first-floor ceilings;
- are ready to choose or modify a plan early;
- have their own agent to handle negotiation and disclosure;
- will verify the license and warranty before signing.
It is a weaker fit for buyers who want amenities, a large plan library, or a builder with published pricing and a long list of recent closings.
Final Thoughts About CrossBuilt Homes From Tim Clarke
CrossBuilt has been licensed and building since 2000, its owner holds an unlimited license, and the Edenburgh presale has the kind of specifications buyers want: brick, tall ceilings and stone in every bath. That is a good starting point for anyone trying to get new construction inside the Beltline.
The owner’s dual role as builder and broker is the part to handle carefully. Get your own representation, put every specification in writing, and confirm the warranty.
I have spent 17+ years in Triangle real estate. Our team builds as well as sells, so we can read a presale plan, price the allowances, and tell you what comparable infill homes have sold for nearby.
If 108 Edenburgh or a CrossBuilt spec home is on your list, call us at (919) 355-8462. We’ll represent you from the first conversation to the final walkthrough.
Sources
- https://crossbuilthomes.com/
- https://crossbuilthomes.com/company/
- https://crossbuilthomes.com/new-construction-inventory/
- https://crossbuilthomes.com/selling-your-home/
- https://crossbuilthomes.com/welcome/
- https://crossbuilthomes.com/gather/
- https://crossbuilthomes.com/respite/
- https://crossbuilthomes.com/sanctuary/
- https://crossbuilthomes.com/thoughtful/
- 2025 HBA Raleigh-Wake County builder-member directory (print)
- https://portal.nclbgc.org/Public/Search (NC Licensing Board for General Contractors, license L.47350)
