
	In 1967, Ryland Homes founder James P. Ryan and his partner, Bob Gaw, created The James P. Ryan Company. In the first year, they built 48 homes in the nation&rsquo;s first master-planned community in Columbia, Maryland. Nearly three years and 700 homes later, the company became Ryland Homes &ndash; a combination of &ldquo;Ryan&rdquo; and &ldquo;Maryland&rdquo; true to the company&rsquo;s roots. Today, more than 45 years and 310,000 homes later, we still remain true to our foundation and maintain a tradition of excellence.
	
	We build each home with our customers in mind by taking into consideration what is important to you; that is why we work with you to personalize every aspect of your new home in the MyStyle Design Centers. Choose from a variety of finishes &ndash; from countertops to flooring, and lighting to paint colors, your home will be perfectly tailored to your taste, budget and lifestyle. Our HouseWorks program helps ensure that your home is energy efficient and Earth friendly by utilizing products that keep your energy costs low, make your home comfortable and ensure a minimal effect on the environment.
