North Austin is one of the most active new construction markets in the country. With the right guidance, you can secure an exceptional home with warranties, modern finishes, and builder incentives working in your favor.
40+
Active new construction communities in North Austin
10yr
Standard structural warranty on new builds
3-6%
Typical builder closing cost contribution available
$0
Cost to you for buyer's agent representation
Modern floor plans, energy-efficient systems, new appliances, and fresh finishes throughout. No deferred maintenance, no surprises hiding behind the walls.
Most builders in Texas provide a 1-year workmanship warranty, 2-year systems warranty, and 10-year structural warranty. This protection has real financial value.
Depending on the build stage, you may choose your lot, floor plan, elevation, countertops, flooring, cabinetry, and more. Build the home that fits your life.
Builders frequently offer closing cost contributions, rate buydowns, appliance packages, or design center credits to move inventory. We know how to negotiate these.
Many builders have in-house or preferred lenders offering below-market rates, rate locks during construction, and specialized new construction loan products.
Unlike resale, new construction gives you a clear timeline to plan your move, lease end, or sale of your current home without the uncertainty of competing offer situations.
New construction has its own unique process, pitfalls, and opportunities. Here is exactly what to expect from community selection through closing.
North Austin has dozens of active new construction communities from production builders like Lennar, KB Home, and Taylor Morrison to semi-custom builders like Drees, David Weekley, and Scott Felder. Each has different lot sizes, finishes, and price points. We help you cut through the noise and focus on communities that match your priorities.
This is critical. When you visit a builder's model home or sales office, always register with us as your buyer's agent present or already on file. Builders typically require agent registration on or before your first visit. If you walk in unregistered, you may lose the ability to have representation at no cost to you.
Builder contracts are written by the builder's attorneys to protect the builder. They are not balanced documents. We review every clause, identify one-sided provisions, and negotiate where possible. Key areas include deposit structure, change order limits, completion date flexibility, and warranty terms.
Most production builders include a design center appointment where you choose your finishes within included and upgrade tiers. We help you understand which upgrades add resale value, which are overpriced relative to aftermarket options, and how to stay within budget while personalizing your home.
We recommend scheduling an independent inspector at pre-drywall and again at final walkthrough. Builder inspectors work for the builder. An independent inspector works for you. This step catches issues that are far less expensive to fix before walls are closed and finishes are installed.
Before closing, you conduct a formal walkthrough with the builder's superintendent to document any incomplete or defective items. We attend this walkthrough with you, know what to look for, and ensure the punch list is comprehensive and completed before you close.
At closing, review all warranty documentation and understand the process for submitting warranty claims. Most builders have a 30-day and 11-month warranty service window. We advise you to schedule your 11-month inspection before the structural warranty expires.
From the Hill Country to the eastern growth corridor, here is where the most active new construction activity is happening right now.
Lennar, Taylor Morrison, Scott Felder, Drees Homes
Leander ISD with strong school ratings. 183A toll road access. Large master-planned communities with extensive amenities.
David Weekley, Perry Homes, Century Communities, Chesmar
Rapidly growing corridor with proximity to major employers and IH-35 access. Some of the best value per square foot in the metro.
LGI Homes, Lennar, KB Home, Pulte Homes
Southern corridor with Hays CISD. Strong first-time buyer presence. Close to South Austin and San Marcos employers.
Drees Homes, Scott Felder, Brookfield Residential
Hill Country setting within Lake Travis ISD. Lower density, larger lots, and premium finishes. High resale demand.
KB Home, Meritage Homes, Brightland Homes
East corridor with affordable entry points and strong rental demand. Proximity to Tesla Gigafactory and tech employers.
Yes, absolutely. The builder's sales agent represents the builder, not you. Having your own agent costs you nothing as the builder pays the commission, and it ensures someone is advocating for your interests throughout the transaction.
Yes. While builders rarely reduce the base price significantly to protect neighborhood comparables, there is often significant room to negotiate on upgrades, closing costs, rate buydowns, and lot premiums. We know which builders are most flexible and when.
Spec homes (already under construction) can close in 30 to 90 days. To-be-built homes typically take 6 to 12 months depending on the builder, supply chain conditions, and your selections. We help you plan your timeline around your current living situation.
A spec home is one the builder started without a specific buyer, often already under construction or complete. You have less customization ability but can close much faster. A to-be-built home is designed and built specifically for you with full selections available.
Not automatically. Builder preferred lenders sometimes offer genuine incentives tied to the purchase, but they are not always the most competitive. We recommend getting a quote from an independent lender to compare before committing.
Let us introduce you to the best new construction communities in North Austin, negotiate builder incentives on your behalf, and protect your interests every step of the way.
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