DFW Buyers — This One’s for You.
If you’ve been watching the housing market lately, you may have noticed something interesting…
New construction communities are starting to get very buyer-friendly again.
New construction communities are starting to get very buyer-friendly again.
But here’s the part most people don’t realize:
Builders aren’t exactly shouting these deals from the rooftops.
They’re offering incentives, price adjustments, and interest rate perks — quietly — to move inventory.
Builders aren’t exactly shouting these deals from the rooftops.
They’re offering incentives, price adjustments, and interest rate perks — quietly — to move inventory.
And if you know where to look (spoiler: we do), you can get seriously good value right now.
Let’s break down the deals builders aren’t advertising front-and-center:
1. Big Builder Incentives Are Back
During the peak market frenzy, getting any kind of builder incentive was basically a fever dream.
Now? Completely different story.
Now? Completely different story.
We’re seeing:
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Interest rate buydowns as low as 4.99% on select homes
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Closing cost credits — sometimes $15,000+
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Free upgrades like flooring, hardware, lighting, or appliance packages
And these aren’t small “here’s a free ceiling fan” incentives.
These are the kind of perks that impact your monthly payment and overall comfort.
These are the kind of perks that impact your monthly payment and overall comfort.
2. Spec Homes = Big Opportunity
“Spec homes” (also known as inventory homes) are houses that are already built or almost finished — and builders want them sold ASAP.
Why this matters for buyers:
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You can move in fast (like 30–60 days)
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Builders are often more flexible on pricing for completed homes
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You get to see what you’re buying — no imagination required
If you don’t want to wait 6–12 months for a build, this is your golden window.
3. Yes — You Can Still Negotiate on a New Build
There’s a rumor that you can’t negotiate with builders.
We’re here to lovingly say: incorrect.
We’re here to lovingly say: incorrect.
We negotiate things like:
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Base price
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Lot premiums
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Upgrade credits
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Closing costs
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Interest rate buydowns
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Even included features
It just takes knowing which communities have flexibility — and how to ask the right way (calm confidence + a little strategy 🫶).
4. Builder Rate Buydowns Can Save You BIG
Some communities are offering 2–3% interest rate buydowns, which can lower your monthly payment by hundreds of dollars.
This is one of the smartest ways to make buying more comfortable while we wait for the rate environment to fully settle.
And yes — when rates drop later?
You can refinance and keep the lower price you locked in now.
That’s a double win.
You can refinance and keep the lower price you locked in now.
That’s a double win.
5. New Builds Come With Peace-of-Mind Warranties
One of the most underrated perks:
1–2–10 Warranties
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1 year → Cosmetic issues
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2 years → Systems (plumbing, HVAC, electrical)
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10 years → Structural
That’s protection you simply don’t get on most resale homes.
6. But Don’t Walk Into the Model Home Alone
We say this with love:
The builder’s rep works for the builder.
Their job is to protect the builder’s bottom line — not yours.
The builder’s rep works for the builder.
Their job is to protect the builder’s bottom line — not yours.
Having your own representation:
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Costs you $0
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Gives you negotiation power
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Protects your contract + timeline
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Ensures you’re not overpaying
We handle all of it — you just get the keys and enjoy the new house smell. ✨
Want the List of DFW Builder Communities Offering the Best Deals ?
We track builder incentives weekly across DFW.
Some communities are offering incredible perks right now — and we can tell you exactly where.
Some communities are offering incredible perks right now — and we can tell you exactly where.