Press release content from Globe Newswire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. Empire Communities Acquires North Carolina Builder Empire CommunitiesFebruary 2, 2021 GMT Vaughan, Ontario, Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Communities, one of North America’s largest privately held homebuilders, has acquired Shea Homes North Carolina, expanding its growing U.S. presence to include Charlotte, one of the fastest growing cities in America (Shea Homes North Carolina is not affiliated with the national homebuilder Shea Homes Limited Partnership). Founded by cousins Gil, Mike, John and Ed Shea, Shea Homes North Carolina has a long-standing history of building quality homes since the early 1990’s. Currently building in 13 Charlotte area communities, Shea Homes North Carolina offers innovative designs for townhomes and single-family homes (priced from the $300k’s to $1 mm+) with particular attention paid to livability and flexibility for every stage of life. All communities will transition to the Empire brand early in 2021.