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DFW agent Zak Schmidt shares practical, little-known tips for buying new construction homes: incentives, spec vs. to-be-built, lot premiums, rate buydowns, and negotiation scripts.

Berkshire’s ~$1B stake in Lennar and D.R. Horton could reshape DFW new-construction—falling rates, build-to-rent, incentives, and what buyers should watch now.

DFW new-home buyers: I decode TEA 2024–25 report cards, reveal the highest- and lowest-rated districts in the metroplex, and show how new-construction pricing changes by school district.

Massive price drops on 1-acre new-construction homes in Van Alstyne at Kings Crossing Estates. Modern finishes, three-car garages, low-density lots — read the full tour.

Learn why identical builder floorplans can be $30K–$70K apart across DFW — school districts, land/development costs, finish packages, and negotiation tactics to protect your equity.

Explore the Birchwood at Canyon Creek Estates: a modern farmhouse new-construction home in Sherman, TX with 88‑ft lots, vaulted ceilings, 4 en-suite bedrooms, and Highland builder incentives. Room-by-room walkthrough and buying tips.

Thinking of buying new construction in Dallas–Fort Worth? Learn the resale risks, builder tactics, warranty realities, and practical steps to protect your investment.

Explore Rockwall’s newest community, Park Hills, with a detailed tour of the Driscoll floor plan by Pace Setter Homes. Learn about spacious layouts, unique features, pricing, and why this neighborhood is perfect for families.

Explore the truth behind builder rate buydowns in the Dallas-Fort Worth new construction market. Learn how permanent and temporary buydowns work, their costs, benefits, and how to make informed decisions!