A rooftop lawn three stories above South Haywood Street, with the downtown Raleigh skyline across the turf. A five-bedroom house on an infill lot off Northclift Drive that looks like it has always been there.
Those are two of the custom homes built by Redeeming Development Group, the Raleigh developer better known as RDG. Its custom-home line, RDG Signature Homes, pairs buyers with the company’s own architects, and its recent work sits mostly inside the Beltline and in Garner.
RDG is also a land developer, a commercial firm, and a townhome builder. That breadth is useful and it is a reason to be precise about which RDG you hire. Here is what the record shows.
Who Is Redeeming Development Group?
Redeeming Development Group calls itself a full-service real estate development company working across land development, construction, custom homes, commercial real estate, investments, and student housing. Its About page says RDG was founded in 2017 by Chris Hodges and Coburn Murray.
The documented history
Hodges, listed as Founder and Integrator, flipped his first house in Raleigh in 2012, holds a business management degree from NC State, and earned his general contractor’s license in 2015, according to the company’s team page. Murray is listed as Founder and Visionary. The team page also names an operations director who has built in the area since 2005 and a lead construction manager.
Redeeming Development Group is listed as a builder member in the 2025 Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County directory. RDG’s website lists its office at 1601 Midtown Place, Raleigh, NC 27609. It does not show a main office number; it lists direct lines for staff instead. The 2025 HBA directory lists (919) 210-0079. Confirm the best number when you call.
One naming note: the HBA directory lists the company as Redeeming Development Group with a different street address and a website that no longer resolves. Its custom homes are marketed as RDG Signature Homes. Ask which legal entity signs your construction contract and holds the license, and make sure the names match.
Where RDG builds
RDG’s custom homes are in raleigh and garner: in downtown Raleigh, on the edge of downtown in Brookside, on infill lots in established Raleigh neighborhoods, and near Lake Benson Park in Garner. Its development work includes South Heights on Garner Road near downtown, cottage communities in North and West Raleigh, and duplex infill. Outside the Triangle, RDG lists student housing in Statesboro, Georgia, and an office and warehouse property in Greensboro.
What Does RDG Build?
RDG builds custom homes, additions, and renovations under RDG Signature Homes, and townhomes, condominiums, duplexes, and cottage communities as a developer.
| Buyer question | What the public record shows |
|---|---|
| State contractor license | L.85073 (Redeeming Development Group, LLC): Building classification, unlimited license limit, active through Dec. 31, 2026 per the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors, checked Oct. 14, 2026 |
| Custom home line | RDG Signature Homes: custom builds, additions, renovations |
| Design | In-house architects meet with each client |
| Recent custom home sizes | 3,422 to about 5,125 sq ft |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Development work | South Heights (28 townhouse-style condos), cottage courts, duplexes |
| Pricing | Not published |
| Warranty | Not published |
The Signature Homes portfolio
| Home | Location | Year | Size | Layout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Haywood | 409 S. Haywood St., downtown Raleigh | 2023 | 3,422 sq ft | 4 bed, 4.5 bath, third-floor bonus room and turf roof deck |
| Rosemoor | Not published | 2023 | 4,400 sq ft | 4 bed, 3 full and 2 half baths, first-floor primary and guest suites |
| Bonica Creek | 149 Bonica Creek Dr., Garner | 2025 | About 5,125 sq ft | 6 bed, 5 bath on 0.6 acre near Lake Benson Park |
| Sylvania Drive | 3017 Sylvania Dr., Raleigh | 2025 | 4,396 sq ft | 5 bed, 4.5 bath, walk-up third floor, retractable porch screens |
| Northclift Drive | 604 Northclift Dr., Raleigh | 2025 | 3,725 sq ft | 5 bed, 4.5 bath on an infill lot |
| Brookside | 1213 Brookside Dr., Raleigh | 2026 | 4,067 sq ft | 5 bed, 4.5 bath with pool |
The development side
RDG’s portfolio also lists South Heights, 28 townhouse-style condominiums with roof decks at 1313 Garner Road; The Cottages at Lynn Valley, 14 cottages near Lake Lynn; The Edge at Brookside; Millbank Village, 18 duplex units on an infill site; duplex sets on Page Street and Lenoir Street; and The Cottages at Powell Park, marked coming soon in West Raleigh.
How Does Building With RDG Work?
RDG describes a full turnkey process for custom homes, additions, and renovations:
- Complimentary consultation to discuss what you want to build.
- Design with RDG’s architects, who meet with you to define what the house needs.
- Plan development and design assistance through selections.
- Construction, with RDG handling every aspect of the build.
The Signature Homes page lists a project manager and the operations director as key contacts.
What Should You Verify Before Signing With RDG?
Before signing with RDG, verify the entity, the design fees, the infill site work, and the warranty. Our guides to finding the right Triangle builder and why the builder’s agent works for the builder explain how to keep an advocate on your side.
Confirm the license and contracting entity
Match the entity on your contract to the general contractor license on file with the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
Separate design and construction costs
In-house architects are convenient. Ask what design costs, whether you own the plans, and what happens if you stop after design.
Price the infill lot
Most of RDG’s recent homes sit on infill lots. Ask who handles demolition, tree removal, stormwater, and Raleigh’s zoning and setback review, and how those costs are budgeted.
Get the warranty in writing
RDG publishes no warranty terms. Ask for the written warranty and compare it with our home-builder warranty guide.
How Does RDG Compare With Other Building Options?
RDG is a developer-builder with architects in-house and a focus on infill sites near downtown Raleigh.
| Option | Price level | Lot | Builder access | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDG Signature custom home | Ask for a quote | Your infill lot | Architects and project manager | Buyers who want design and construction under one roof |
| RDG townhome or condo | Ask for pricing | Shared | Sales team | Buyers who want walkable downtown living |
| Independent architect plus builder | Varies | Your lot | Two contracts | Buyers who want separate design control |
| Production builder | Lower | Subdivision lot | Sales office | Buyers who want a set plan and price |
Who Is a Strong Fit for RDG?
RDG fits a buyer who wants a new custom home in an established Raleigh neighborhood and wants the design handled in-house.
The strongest candidates usually:
- own or are buying an infill lot inside or near the Beltline;
- want a 3,500- to 5,000-square-foot family home;
- prefer one company for design and construction;
- value a builder with land development experience;
- will read the design agreement and warranty before signing.
It is a weaker fit for buyers who want acreage, a published price sheet, or a builder focused only on single-family homes.
Final Thoughts About RDG From Tim Clarke
RDG’s recent custom homes show a builder comfortable on tight city lots: a rooftop lawn downtown, a walk-up third floor on Sylvania Drive, a pool behind a Brookside house. Its development work on Garner Road and Page Street shows it knows Raleigh’s infill rules from the developer’s side, which helps on a custom lot.
Before signing, pin down the entity, the design terms, and the warranty.
I have spent 17+ years in Triangle real estate. We represent you, and our team builds as well as sells, so we know what an infill lot can hide and how to read a design-build contract.
If an RDG Signature Home is on your list, call us at (919) 355-8462.
Sources
- https://www.rdgnc.com/
- https://www.rdgnc.com/about-us
- https://www.rdgnc.com/signature-homes
- https://www.rdgnc.com/services-1
- https://www.rdgnc.com/projects/south-haywood
- https://www.rdgnc.com/projects/bonica-creek
- https://www.rdgnc.com/projects/sulvania-drive
- https://www.rdgnc.com/projects/brookside
- https://www.rdgnc.com/projects/northclift-dr
- https://www.rdgnc.com/projects/rosemoor
- https://www.rdgnc.com/projects/south-heights
- 2025 HBA Raleigh-Wake County builder-member directory (print)
- https://portal.nclbgc.org/Public/Search (NC Licensing Board for General Contractors, license L.85073)
