Building a new home in Central Texas? Read this first.
From your first model-home visit to your eleven-month warranty walk — builder contracts, what a new build really costs, and the tax districts most buyers miss across South Austin, Buda, Kyle, and Bastrop. Grab the free New Construction Guide.
Everything you need to build in Central Texas with confidence
Why New Construction
The real appeal of building — and the whole picture most buyers only half-see.
The Builder Isn't Your Agent
Who actually represents you, and why registering me before your first visit matters.
Touring the Smart Way
What to ask before you sign — and why the model home isn't the house you're buying.
Builder, Lot & Plan
Production vs. custom, how to vet a builder, lot premiums, and spec vs. build-to-order.
The Contract & the Money
Builder contracts, incentives, the design center, and what a new build really costs.
Watching It Get Built
The real timeline, slab to systems to handoff, and how to stay involved.
Inspections
Why a brand-new home still needs its own inspection — and what inspectors find.
Walkthrough, Closing & Warranty
The final walkthrough, closing on a new build, and your warranty decoded — plus four printable checklists.
New construction is everywhere in Central Texas — the risks are just different
- ✓Builders are active in every submarket, from South Austin to Buda, Kyle, and Bastrop — comparing two in the same price band is how you win.
- ✓The base price is less negotiable than you think, so the real leverage is in incentives, not a discount.
- ✓MUD, PID, and HOA districts are common on new builds — and your tax bill can jump in year two if you don't see it coming.
- ✓The builder's rep works for the builder; registering me on your first visit keeps someone working only for you.
- ✓The Guide covers the process; I cover the local builders — together that's the full picture before you sign.
People who trusted the process
"We were relocating on a tight timeline into a brand-new market, and Brandon made it so much more manageable. He pulled together detailed builder payment comparisons and helped us focus on what actually mattered. He felt like someone in our corner the whole time — could not recommend him more!"
"Brandon helped us buy a home and we had an amazing experience with Holley Homes Realty! He navigated us through the entire process, and we felt lucky to have him on our side while dealing with our builder."
"As first-time homebuyers deciding on a new build, we're so fortunate to have had Brandon. He always knew what to ask the builder — even when we had no idea what to ask — checked in regularly, and handled all the details so we felt supported the whole way. Can't recommend him highly enough!"
Meet Brandon Holley
Central Texas is a market I know deeply. I was named a FastExpert 2026 Top Agent, and over the past 10 years and 175+ closed deals across Austin, Buda, Kyle, and Bastrop, I've sat across the table from just about every builder in the region — and helped buyers read the contract behind the model home.
This guide is everything I'd tell you if you were sitting across from me, deciding whether to build — and where — in Central Texas.
Building in Central Texas: quick answers
Do I need my own agent to buy new construction?+
What does a new build actually cost in Central Texas?+
What are builder incentives, and can I negotiate?+
Does a brand-new home really need an inspection?+
Which Central Texas areas have the most new construction?+
Is this guide really free?+
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