We build here because this is home for us too.
Our homes, neighborhoods and process are shaped by
the same communities where we live, work and raise our families.
Land, design, construction, selections, finance and sales —
one crew working behind the scenes and alongside you at every
waypoint.
That’s how building a home stays clear, personal and enjoyable
from the first conversation to the keys.
Value
We spend where
you live.
Bigger lots. Better bones. Finishes curated by our design
team — the pulse of what’s trending blended with what’s timeless.
Every dollar goes into the home, so the value is still there
in year five, not just on closing day.
Thoughtful Design
Quality Materials
Energy Efficiency
Built for Iowa
Thoughtful Design · Everyday Living
Built Differently
What happens after move-in
matters too.
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Built to Last. Built to Save.
Every home HERS-rated.
All Navigate homes are rated on the Home Energy Rating
System and consistently rank high for efficiency —
lower bills, better air and more comfort.
Recognized with the 2026 HERS Program Achievement Award.
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After the Keys
Our commitment doesn’t end at closing.
Every new Navigate home includes a one-year materials
and workmanship warranty.
Warranty requests are tracked from the day they’re
reported through resolution.
Community Impact
Building more
than homes.
Creating great places to live goes beyond the homes we build.
We’re proud to support organizations that make a meaningful
difference throughout the communities we serve.
Community Partners
Supporting the people
who strengthen our communities.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County
Mentoring local youth through meaningful
one-to-one relationships.
Community impact means more than financial support.
It means showing up.
Our Navigate Homes team recently put our construction
experience to work alongside local volunteers, helping build
a home and strengthen the community we all call home.
Navigate Homes team volunteering on a local Habitat for Humanity build.
Why It Matters
Investing in the
places we call home.
We’re grateful for the work these organizations do and proud
to play a small part in supporting their missions. These are
the same communities where we live, work, build and raise
our families.
Our People
The crew
at the helm.
Meet the people who lead Navigate Homes and help
bring each community to life.
Kurt Stawarz
President
Joe Hughes
VP Sales & Marketing
Gina Landau
VP Land
Derek Ambrose
VP Finance
Nate Cahill
VP Operations
2026 HERS Program Achievement Award
Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association
One of the Corridor’s fastest growing companies
Corridor Business Journal, 2026