Buying new construction in South Austin? 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, from 78744's new-build frontier to the rest of South Austin. Grab the free New Construction Guide.
Everything you need to buy new construction in South Austin 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.
South Austin's new builds sit right next to established neighborhoods
- ✓78744 is the new-construction frontier, where much of South Austin's fresh building is happening.
- ✓New builds sit among older, established streets, so lot, layout, and what's being built nearby all matter more here.
- ✓MUD, PID, and HOA districts show up on many 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 South Austin block by block. Together that's the full picture before you sign.
Inside Easton Park, a South Austin new-build community
A tour of Easton Park, one of the master-planned new-construction communities on South Austin's 78744 side, and what to weigh before you build there.
People who trusted the process
"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!"
"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."
"From the moment we spotted the 'For Sale' sign on our dream property to closing day, Brandon was incredible. He tackled every challenge with solutions, made sure we understood each step, and always kept things moving. Everyone was aligned to make the deal happen, and they delivered. Highly recommend!"
Meet Brandon Holley
South Austin is close to my heart. It's where I live, in 78748, and a market I know block by block. Since 2016, with 175+ closed deals across Central Texas, I've watched this side of town add new-construction communities right alongside its established, tree-lined neighborhoods.
This guide is everything I'd tell you if you were sitting across from me, deciding whether to buy new construction in South Austin, and how to read the contract behind the model.