New Construction

Buying New in North Houston?
You Need Your Own Agent.

Builder reps work for the builder. Christine represents you — negotiating upgrades, reviewing contracts, and protecting your interests across every new construction community in Cypress, Conroe, and Magnolia TX.

$280K+Builds Starting From
15+Active Builders
3Active Communities
The Market

North Houston New Construction:
What You Need to Know

North Houston is one of the most active new construction markets in the United States. Understanding how it works — and having the right representation — changes the outcome significantly.

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Builder Rep vs. Your Rep

The sales agent in the model home is paid by the builder to sell homes at the best margins possible. They are not your advocate. Christine represents you — at no cost — and her presence at the negotiating table changes the dynamic entirely. Builders expect and respect buyer's agents.

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Negotiating Incentives

Builders offer incentives — rate buydowns, closing cost credits, free upgrades — especially at end of quarter or when a community is nearing sellout. Christine knows each builder's incentive structure, which items are actually negotiable, and exactly when to ask. Her clients consistently get more than buyers who walk in unrepresented.

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The Design Center

Most builders present upgrade pricing as fixed. It often isn't. More importantly, knowing which upgrades add resale value vs. which are purely cosmetic is critical. Christine walks clients through the design center with a specific strategy: what to upgrade, what to skip, and what to negotiate.

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Independent Inspections

New construction homes need independent inspections — not just the builder's own walk-throughs. Christine recommends three-stage inspections: foundation pour, pre-drywall, and final. Construction defects are common even with reputable builders, and the builder's 1-year warranty only helps if issues are documented before closing.

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The Builder's Lender

Builders offer incentives to use their preferred lender. Those incentives are real — but they don't always mean the best overall terms. Christine always recommends getting a competing quote from an independent lender before accepting the builder's package. Sometimes the incentive wins; sometimes an outside lender is genuinely better.

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Contract Review

New construction contracts are written by the builder's attorneys to protect the builder. Earnest money is often non-refundable, completion timelines have broad delay provisions, and arbitration clauses limit your options if something goes wrong. Christine reviews every contract and flags what matters before you sign anything.

Active Communities

Where Christine's Clients Are
Buying New

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Bridgeland — Cypress TX

One of the fastest-growing master-planned communities in the US. Active builders include Pulte, David Weekley, Perry Homes, Taylor Morrison, and Chesmar. Prices from ~$380K. Still actively expanding with new phases releasing regularly. CFISD schools. Christine knows which phases and builders are currently offering the best incentives.

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Towne Lake — Cypress TX

Limited new construction remains available in this 225-acre lakefront community. Higher price points ($420K+) reflect the premium waterfront lifestyle and finished amenities. David Weekley and select custom builders. Christine closely tracks what's releasing here given limited new build availability.

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Grand Central Park — Conroe TX

Conroe's premier master-planned community with lake access and resort amenities. Active builders include Chesmar, David Weekley, and Beazer. Prices from ~$320K. One of the best value propositions for new construction in North Houston — resort quality at Conroe pricing.

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Ladera — Conroe TX

North Houston's best new construction value play. Century Communities, LGI Homes, and D.R. Horton building actively from ~$270K. Smaller lots than Grand Central Park but excellent Conroe ISD zoning and genuine first-time buyer accessibility. Strong appreciation in the Conroe market.

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Woodlands Hills — Magnolia TX

Magnolia's master-planned answer to Bridgeland — 2,000 acres with resort-style amenities including a lazy river, sports courts, and 20+ miles of trails. Active builders include Lennar, Century Communities, and David Weekley. Prices from ~$320K with larger lots than comparable Cypress communities.

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Scattered New Construction

Beyond the master-planned communities, Christine tracks new builds by individual builders across Cypress, Conroe, and Magnolia — including spec homes available for quick move-in and custom lots where you can build from the ground up. Contact Christine for the most current availability.

Active Builders

Builders Christine Works With
in North Houston

Christine has direct experience working alongside all of North Houston's major builders — she knows their processes, their standard contract terms, and where each has room to negotiate.

Pulte Homes
Active in Bridgeland and surrounding Cypress communities. Mid-to-upper range pricing. Known for quality construction and strong warranty programs. Good incentive flexibility at end of quarter.
David Weekley
Active across Cypress, Conroe, and Magnolia. Higher price point with semi-custom flexibility. Excellent design center options and strong resale value. Known for customer service and build quality.
Perry Homes
A Texas-based builder with active communities across North Houston. Competitive pricing and a wide range of floor plans. Strong brand recognition that supports resale. Good standard features.
Taylor Morrison
Active in Bridgeland and Cypress. Known for design flexibility and quality finishes. Their in-house mortgage company often has competitive incentive packages worth evaluating alongside outside lenders.
Chesmar Homes
Active in Grand Central Park and select Cypress communities. Boutique builder with quality construction and a collaborative process. Good fit for buyers who want more personal attention from the building process.
Lennar / D.R. Horton
Volume builders active across Magnolia and Conroe with the most accessible price points. "Everything's Included" packages reduce design center complexity. Best for buyers prioritizing value and move-in ready delivery.
Buying New Construction in North Houston?

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Common Questions

New Construction FAQ

No. In new construction transactions, the builder pays the buyer's agent commission as part of their sales cost. Having Christine represent you costs you nothing directly, and her expertise in builder negotiations typically results in better outcomes than buyers who walk in unrepresented. There's no financial reason not to have her in your corner.
It varies significantly by builder, community phase, and timing. Builders have less flexibility on base price than on incentives — rate buydowns, closing cost credits, free design center upgrades, and lot premium reductions are all negotiable depending on the builder's current sales pace. End of quarter and near-sellout phases are when the most flexibility exists. Christine tracks each builder's current incentive posture and knows when and what to ask for.
Production builders (Pulte, Lennar, D.R. Horton) typically complete homes in 4–8 months depending on demand and supply chain conditions. Semi-custom builders (David Weekley, Chesmar) often run 6–10 months. Most new construction contracts include broad delay provisions — meaning the builder isn't contractually penalized for taking longer than estimated. Christine helps clients understand realistic timelines before committing.
Absolutely. New construction homes have construction defects more often than most buyers expect — even with reputable builders. Christine recommends three-stage independent inspections: (1) after the foundation is poured, (2) before drywall is installed so you can see the framing, plumbing, and electrical, and (3) at final walk-through. The builder's 1-year warranty only covers issues that are documented. An independent inspector protects you in ways the builder's own walk-throughs cannot.
Not automatically. Builders often offer meaningful incentives — rate buydowns worth thousands of dollars, closing cost credits — to use their preferred lender. Those incentives are real and worth evaluating. But the builder's lender isn't always offering the best overall rate or terms. Christine always recommends getting at least one competing quote from an independent lender before deciding. Sometimes the builder's package wins; sometimes it doesn't.
Earnest money in new construction is typically 1–3% of the purchase price and, critically, is often non-refundable after the contract is signed — unlike resale transactions which have a Texas option period. This is one of the most important contract differences between new construction and resale. Christine reviews every builder contract carefully before clients sign and ensures they understand exactly what they're committing to.
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What Clients Say

★★★★★

Miss Christine is an amazing realtor. She is by far the best realtor that we have ever worked with. Intelligent, always on time, knows her business very well and has a great personality. I would recommend her for anyone to use

Ralph Amberg
Verified Client
★★★★★

Christine is beyond amazing. Very professional and made selling our home effortless. Never knew it could go so well. Can’t recommend her highly enough and would give her 10 stars if I could! If you are thinking about buying or selling she is definitely the one to call!

Patty Klinefelter
Verified Client
★★★★★

Christine is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. For first time buyers we flooded her with questions and she either answered immediately, or got an answer for us extremely quick. Very well connected, would recommend!

Paul
First-Time Buyer · Verified Client
Service Areas

North Houston Neighborhoods

Cypress
Harris County, TX

Bridgeland, Towne Lake & top-rated CFISD schools.

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Conroe
Montgomery County, TX

Value, Lake Conroe access & excellent Conroe ISD.

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The Woodlands
Montgomery County, TX

America's top-ranked master-planned community.

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Magnolia
Montgomery County, TX

Larger lots, small-town feel & Magnolia ISD.

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