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Rausch Coleman Homes' rich heritage all began on May 6, 1936 when our founder, Ernest R. “Buddy” Coleman was born in Barling, Arkansas. In 1955, at the age of 19, Buddy Coleman built his first home; it sold for less than $4,000. The son of a carpenter, Buddy Coleman supported his family by building homes while also attending Ouachita Baptist University. Over time, Buddy's experience grew from simply being a means to provide for his own family to becoming a way to provide for many families. As he gained momentum and started his own company, Buddy was faced with a question of great importance: what type of builder did he want the company to become? Mr. Coleman chose to provide quality housing people could afford. In his own words: “I wanted to ensure that everyone could realize the American Dream of Home Ownership, not just the fortunate ones.”