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Community July 3, 2026By Tom Byrne

A Fourth of July Message from Tom Byrne, Founder & CEO of Trophy Custom Homes

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Happy Independence Day and Happy 250th Birthday America — a Trophy Custom Homes modern farmhouse at dusk beneath the American flag

Happy Independence Day, and Happy 250th Birthday America.

As we celebrate the Fourth of July, I want to take a moment to thank our friends, family, clients, trade partners, and the communities we are proud to serve across Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland.

At Trophy Custom Homes, we are fortunate to do work that is deeply personal. A home is more than a structure. It is where families gather, where milestones are celebrated, and where traditions are built and passed on. That spirit feels especially meaningful on Independence Day.

This holiday reminds us to appreciate the freedoms we enjoy, the communities we belong to, and the people who help make this country strong. It is also a time to recognize the craftsmanship, hard work, service, and dedication that continue to shape the American home and the American dream.

From our family at Trophy Custom Homes to yours, we wish you a safe, meaningful, and joyful Fourth of July.

Thank you for being part of our story.

Tom Byrne
Founder & CEO
Trophy Custom Homes

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Tom Byrne, Founder & CEO of Trophy Custom Homes, shared this message of gratitude to the friends, family, clients, trade partners, and communities the company proudly serves.

Trophy Custom Homes builds luxury custom homes across Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland, including communities like McLean, Great Falls, Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, and Potomac.

A home is more than a structure — it is where families gather, where milestones are celebrated, and where traditions are built and passed on.

You can schedule a design-build consultation through the contact page or call the Trophy team directly to talk about building a custom home in Northern Virginia, DC, or Maryland.

This Independence Day marks America's 250th birthday — a milestone moment to appreciate the freedoms we enjoy, the communities we belong to, and the people who help make the country strong.

Friends, family, clients, trade partners, and the communities Trophy is proud to serve across Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland — everyone who is part of the company's story.

Because the team gets to build the places where life actually happens — the backdrop for family gatherings, celebrations, and traditions. On a holiday centered on family and community, that work feels especially meaningful.

The craftsmanship, hard work, service, and dedication that continue to shape the American home and the American dream — the same values Trophy brings to every home it builds.

Yes. Trophy Custom Homes is led by its founder and CEO, Tom Byrne, who shared this holiday message from his family at Trophy to yours.

Browse the portfolio of award-winning custom homes on the Trophy Custom Homes website, or explore the floor plan catalog to see designs that can serve as a starting point for your own home.

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