Jim Bawden, founder and sole owner of Landmark Homes and Development, is a man with a vision … many visions, actually. When he set out more than 20 years ago to create a home development company that was a step above other home builders in the Truckee Meadows and therefore could offer the customer more; little did he know (or maybe he did) that he was creating Nevada's most trusted and fastest growing homebuilder: Landmark Communities.

This long-time Nevadan was well-versed in what other builders were doing, not only in northern Nevada, but across the county by keeping an eye on new communities in other regions and how they differentiated themselves from their competition. He wanted to take the best, most creative and architecturally unique ideas and make them available for home buyers in the Silver State - and that is just what he is doing. By incorporating these diverse architectural ideas into his communities, nation-wide builders, who are now coming in to this area, are following suit.

Adding substantial value and solid customer service to each Landmark home and sale, whether it's a beautiful Tuscan Villa at Belsera in Reno or a spacious family-style home at Waterford in Dayton, the common thread is upgraded construction and very happy owners. Landmark prides itself on customer retention, with many of its clients upgrading and purchasing only within Landmark's communities throughout their home-buying lives.

Landmark's portfolio extends throughout the Truckee Meadows and beyond. The star of Landmark's communities is Belsera (2004), boasting amazing views of Reno's skyline and conjuring up images of Tuscan villas with all the upgrades and amenities one could wish for, but located right here in Reno. Jim's plan for this community was to create homes that were like no other, targeting a very specific demographic, while further developing his company's reach into the Reno market. There are a total of fifty home-sites in Belsera, each with unique views and landscapes, making Jim's dream of luxurious and quality homes a reality and most definitely making a statement in the community. Belsera is definitely a homebuilder's masterpiece.