Equity Builder Partners - needs a logo

THANK YOU ALL FOR SUCH A WIDE ARRAY OF CHOICES. Just so you know, because of the amount of choices, we are going to take the next few days to ponder what has come in. I know the contest has ended but we can't be rushed to make decision of this magnitude. Be assured we will decide within the next few days. PLEASE BE A LITTLE MORE PATIENT. THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Nationally launching company!!! Good exposure!!! We want something that doesn't look dated but something that says - sophisticated, friendly, powerful, classy, good service - something that would stand the test of time and give a great first impression.

Equity Builder Partners

Tagline:
Building Equity Into Your New Home (not required)

Desired Style:
Not dated; contemporary but friendly

Accepted File Formats:
Standard Web Formats (.jpg, .gif or .png); Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai); Layered Formats (.psd or .tiff)

The current slogan is "Building Equity Into Your New Home" but that may change. Maybe this will inspire you a little more. We're not opposed to having it as part of the logo though.

I think there is something special about "partners" - maybe something with people showing an alliance behind the company. The company walks a buyer through the home-building process and connects them with the builder, the sub-contractors, the financier and others up to completion.

We don't want to limit your creativity although I'm a little tired of always seeing the obvious "house" symbol in a logo but at the same time it would communicate what the core of the company is - building a home. Better yet, HELPING the buyer builder the home.

Would prefer to not have it totally horizontal since those 3 words together are quite long. Again, we're NOT opposed if it works horizontally with your design.