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Fort Hood, TX Home Builders

Here is a partial list of some of the home builders active in our area, predominantly in Killeen, Harker Heights and Copperas Cove:

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Clear Creek Construction
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Dustin Paul Dewald Home Builder
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Precision Value Homes Logo
Purser Homes Logo

 

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Saratoga Homes Builder Logo
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Denver Tippit Homes Logo

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T.R Harris Homes
Vale Irvin Homes Logo

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White River Homes Logo

Whom to Choose?

Fort Hood Builders

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We’ll get back to you within 24 hours with a short list of 3 to 5 local Fort Hood area home builders to consider based on your needs.


Fort Hood, TX Builder Homes For Sale


Pros and Cons to Buying New Construction

Buying a new home from a builder can be one of the most exciting and rewarding paths to home ownership. Buying a new build home can have a lot of great advantages.  And a few disadvantages.

Pros

  • Great Condition.  Nothing’s perfect, but a new home with a reputable builder is pretty close.  Just about everything has a warranty on it through at least the first year.
  • Customize It.  You can pick exteriors, upgrades, paint colors, flooring material, counters and more.  Some builders can accommodate moving walls.  For higher end custom homes, you can even get your home tailored to exactly what you want.
  • Low Maintenance.  Brand new, great condition – it will be a while before typical maintnenace costs start kicking in.  Hopefully 15 years to the first HVAC issue, 25 years to a roof repair, etc.
  • Builder Concessions and Perks. Builders will often make buying their home very easy, by doing things like covering most of all of the buyer’s closing costs, or contributing free upgrades.
  • Energy Efficient.  Efficiency standards are constantly improving, even from year to year.  Even ‘cheap’ new built homes usually have good energy efficiency ratings.
  • Works with All Loan Types.  Some loan types like VA and FHA can have restrictions on the quality of home, prohibiting you from considering many foreclosures and some pre-owned options.  They’re not going to have a problem with a new built home.

Cons

  • Higher Prices.  New homes in this area are going to start in the $120,000s and up, and builder homes are going to cost $10,000 – $50,000 more than comparable pre-owned homes.
  • Spend Time Underwater. Buying a new home is like buying a new car.  As soon as you take the keys, it has lost $1000s in value.  That’s okay if you’re going to be in the house for a long time, but can really hurt if you have to sell in just a few years, owe more than it’s worth, and have to PAY to sell your home.
  • Noisy.  If builders are still building in your neighborhood, chances are it could be noisy with the sound of work.
  • Long Wait. If the home is built and ready to go, it is just as easy as any home.  But a to-be-built home can take 4 to 8 months before completion and move-in.
  • Little Negotiation on the Price.  Builders very seldom budge significantly on their price unless it is their last home or two in the area. Lowering the price of one home hurts the values of all their other homes in the same neighborhood.  If that’s 100 homes, then lowering the price $1000 for you actually costs them $100,000.


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Where to Start?

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  • Compare both new construction and resale options
  • Get free representation during the home buying process with a builder
  • Compare and contrast several builders that may meet your needs

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Articles About Fort Hood Builders

The 3 Types of Builders: Tract, Spec and Custom

The 3 Types of Builders: Tract, Spec and Custom

September 23, 2019

Updated 9/23/2019; Originally published 10/6/17 Takeaways Understanding what kind of builder you are working with will allow you to get the most from your home purchase The Three Types There are three business models that define most residential home builders: tract, spec, and custom. Each of these models offers different benefits and drawbacks for new construction […]
Don’t Sign a Contract With a Builder Until You’ve Done These 5 Things!

Don’t Sign a Contract With a Builder Until You’ve Done These 5 Things!

September 21, 2018

You have found your dream home - a brand new house with a builder. They have preapproved you and have the contract ready to sign. Don't! Do these 5 things first!
6 Biggest Mistakes Home Buyers Make in Fort Hood, TX

6 Biggest Mistakes Home Buyers Make in Fort Hood, TX

May 6, 2018

Fort Hood is an affordable market where you can get a lot of home for your dollar! That doesn't mean that you can't make mistakes though. Here are some of the most common mistakes I see home buyers making in the Killeen area.
Fort Hood Homes For Sale On the Market the Longest

Fort Hood Homes For Sale On the Market the Longest

March 21, 2018

The longest days on market for a home that successfully sold in 2017 was on the market for 966 days. Home types that often tend to take a long time to sell are luxury homes, fixer uppers, builder homes, short sales, tenant occupied, "make me move" owners and homes with title issues.
What to Expect in Seller Concessions in the Fort Hood, TX Area?

What to Expect in Seller Concessions in the Fort Hood, TX Area?

January 26, 2018

Takeaways An uneducated buyer can leave a lot of money on the table if they aren’t familiar with the local market and what to ask for Buyer or Seller Market? Whether or not you get any seller concessions, and how much, depends heavily on the local real estate market. In buyer friendly markets, sellers often […]
How to Buy a New Construction Home - Fort Hood, TX

How to Buy a New Construction Home - Fort Hood, TX

September 24, 2017

What to expect when buying a new home in the Fort Hood area (Killeen, Harker Heights and Copperas Cove), tips, cost, builder recommendations, and more.
The Average Age of Fort Hood Homes

The Average Age of Fort Hood Homes

May 25, 2017

Data for each communities and area around Fort Hood, TX, and the median year homes were built / median age.
The Most Expensive Vacant Land For Sale in the Fort Hood Area

The Most Expensive Vacant Land For Sale in the Fort Hood Area

October 17, 2016

View residential, commercial, and raw vacant land for sale in the Fort Hood area (Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Temple, Belton and Nolanville, TX), for everything from building your home, building your business, or escaping to the country.
Why a Realtor Can't Find Your Home

Why a Realtor Can't Find Your Home

July 14, 2016

Takeaways A Realtor’s value is NOT primarily about finding you your home. If it were, buyers’ agents wouldn’t exist – the Internet would have replaced them Your Realtor should be bringing a lot more to the table than just a list of homes to view So, I’m a Realtor. The title of this article is […]
Ranking the Best New Home Builders in Fort Hood, TX

Ranking the Best New Home Builders in Fort Hood, TX

June 18, 2016

Takeaways There is no way to “rank” builders – different builders and neighborhoods have different advantages depending on your needs. The best way to find a builder who will best suit you is with a local Realtor. The list below gives a basic starting point on narrowing down builders by quality, price and size The […]
The Most Expensive NEW Homes for sale in the Fort Hood, TX Area

The Most Expensive NEW Homes for sale in the Fort Hood, TX Area

June 12, 2016

View the most expensive new construction / builder homes for sale in the Fort Hood, TX area (Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Nolanville) and some of the custom builders building them, like Cameo, Symphony, Ben Atkinson, and more.
5 Tips on Choosing a Quality Mortgage Lender

5 Tips on Choosing a Quality Mortgage Lender

September 9, 2015

Fort Hood / Killeen area recommended lenders, and criteria to use to help choose which lender or mortgage broker is right for you.
Brian E Adams, Realtor

Brian E Adams, Realtor, GRI
StarPointe Realty
1604 South W S Young Drive
Killeen, TX 76543
(512) 763-7912
brian@hoodhomesblog.com
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