Classical homes of enduring value, quality and style.
Shopping for a new home is exciting, but can be a bit confusing at times. That’s why Abshire Building Group works diligently with every client to make their dreams come true. James Abshire has the experience and expertise to guide clients through the many decisions that must be made such as where to build, what kind of lot ot buy, and which floor plan best suits the family. For more than 20 years, James has pursued his love for home building and development and is involved in all tasks, from drawing home plans and meeting with clients to planning and building the community. Count on Abshire Building Group to make the home of your dreams a reality!
Each Abshire Building Group Home is an original custom design created to provide livability and function while enriching your life with an element of architectural drama. Rooms flow in comfortable usable patterns, while soaring ceilings, art niches, angled walls, beautiful trim and wide expanses of windows per plan create the wow factor.
Meet the Abshires
James Abshire
James Abshire is a Beaumont native who graduated from Lamar University in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. James has owned and managed many businesses over the years. He has been involved in the building business for over 20 years. He is a member of the Home Builders Association and avidly purses his love for home building and development.
The fact that James loves the hands-on portion of home building is portrayed in his interest in the development of River Birch Place. On any given day you can find James performing tasks from drawing home plans and meeting with clients to planning and building the community. He always finds the time to visit with new and existing clients and works diligently to make their dreams come true.
James loves music, is a member of his local church and community orchestra, having played the trumpet for over 25 years. He is also an avid skier and movie buff. James is Married, he and his wife Kerri have 5 children.
Joan Abshire
Joan Abshire is a tour de force in the real estate industry. An agent, home builder, developer, decorator, finance consultant and expert on all of the communities in Southeast Texas.
A dynamic and energetic problem-solver, Joan has helped hundreds of families for over 30 years achieve the goal of home ownership. Client satisfaction is Joan’s top priority and the truest measure of her success is repeat business and client referrals.
Joan takes enormous pride in River Birch Place, “the perfect place to live”. From gracious round-a-bouts to door placement in floor plans, Joan’s attention to detail pays off in a beautiful and safe living environment. Joan’s goal is ” To educate clients about the market and connect them with a financial officer who will help them choose a price range and loan that fits their budget.” Joan will follow through on every detail to assure a successful transaction.
Linn Abshire
Linn Abshire is truly the original “Jack of all Trades”. He’s been building homes since the 1980’s, and can do just about anything. During the construction phase, if a difficulty is encountered, Linn steps in to find the solution. He always assures the job is done right.
Linn retired from Texaco Chemical in Port Neches Texas in 1991. After several years of playing, he decided to return to home building. River Birch Place is the result of this decision. You can always find him working on one of the homes in the development.
Linn and Joan have been married over 50 years. They have 6 children and 14 grandchildren. They love to dance, sing in the choir, and cook for the family.