San Antonio Texas Home Builders RANKED!

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

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[@michaeljordan3282]

Great channel Greg, all the info is super helpful. Your channel has been one of my main sources for virtually researching SATX. I'm going to do a lot of exploring while I am here and hopefully get to see some properties, looking forward to chatting with someone from your team. Cheers!

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

Thanks so much for the love🙌🏾‼️ Glad to hear it's been helpful, it really keeps me going when I start to get cross eyed from all this editing LOL. We're always happy to be a resource and we'll be here when you're ready😎.

[@MOMJEN]

I have an appalling experienced with DR Horton up to this date. I should have conducted a research first on home builders. It’s difficult now to find a remedy. Thanks for this video.

[@terimierzejewska7216]

Just the fact that you need to have 3 inspectors to get things right just shows the quality of the work. My entry door was held by three nails. So what there were two locks. One good kick and the door would give in.

[@e.carreon3473]

Who was the builder?

[@Dirk-my2zf]

99% home builders in SA are PURE SHIT. Get an extended home warranty if you buy here.

[@pokemoncollectibles2192]

Any chance you can do a video on the Easton Plan, Crosswinds by Highland Homes in Kyle, Texas?

[@terimierzejewska7216]

If the average salary in SATX is 79K, who can afford the houses you are talking about???

[@JGRG07]

Its crazy that entry level homes are mid to high 300k lol we just bought a centrex home in that range. We'll be upgrading in the next 5-7 years (once our 2 year old and newborn grow up a little bit)

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

I hear you, prices have changed a lot just in the last couple of years. Also, congrats on your recent purchase! 5-7yrs is a great window of time for your growing family and to build some equity for your next move.

[@stephaniecordova7308]

You should do a video on Davis Ranch! We’ve got all 3 tiers here, and it’s a nice neighborhood. :)

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

I actually shot all of the footage for Davis Ranch recently and should have the full video out in the next few weeks! I really like how that community has so many builder options. Stay tuned😎

[@Earltalk101]

I loved that neighborhood!

[@sassyseraphinagaming6900]

Do you have a video for builders that build homes in the 100k - at 200k range?

[@kenzellmcclellan3600]

Which tier would you place Scott Felder in? My wife and I were leaning towards Highland or Perry, but we came across a Scott Felder inventory home that we really liked and my research appeared to indicate they were one of the most awarded builders in the area, so we went with it.

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

I'd for sure put Scott Felder in tier 3. They're in a number of communities with both Perry and Highland as well. Great choice, I'm sure you have a beautiful home!

[@ValioMadre7]

I guess I'll continue to live in my doublewide mobile home. It's a great feeling not having a house payment!

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

Can't argue with not having a house payment!

[@elber7612]

About to start building in Kallison Ranch here. How has been your experience with your Perry home, if already moved. Thanks!!

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

I'll start by saying that I absolutely LOVE my home! However, Our build process was much rougher than expected. We were unfortunate enough to go to contract at the height of labor & materials shortages during the pandemic, so we faced several delays and a lot of frustration. To be fair, the majority of builders were dealing with similar issues throughout 2021-2022, so that was more a sign of the times than a reflection of their usual practices. It took a lot to get us to th finish line, but it is as worth it! My team has several clients building with Perry right now, in various stages of construction, and things are going MUCH smoother these days. Their construction managers are very responsive throughout the build process and they have great follow up after you move in to ensure any issues are handled. Their warranty process is pretty quick and easy too. We've used it for a few small items since moving in 8months ago and they were out to handle things in a couple of days. Overall, my family and I are really happy with where we are now.

[@elber7612]

@@SanAntonioTexasLiving The pandemic certainly change the economy and we all were affected somehow. It’s unfortunate to hear about your situation. My wife and I have been watching all your content since the begging of the year. Hence, decided to pull the trigger on a Perry home. I just want to thank you for all your content, your videos have definitely save us a lot of time doing research. Keep up the great work and thanks for the reply!!!!!

[@affordablehairwithmelaninq7631]

Thank you so much for the valuable info🙌🏽

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

For sure, we got you😎‼️

[@shawnwilcox6913]

I can’t find anything anywhere that talks about the good good or bad of Rauch Coleman homes , currently under contract I guess here or there but I’m curious

[@sapper7163]

Hello, I love your videos, and they are very informative. I was wondering if you have ever made a video on KB homes. Thank you.

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

Hey, thanks for watching! I haven't featured them exclusively yet, but my team has worked with them a lot and many of our clients live in KB communities. Were you looking into KB for a new home?

[@sapper7163]

Hello, we've also been looking into Centex and Dr. Horton.

[@gregfoster5855]

@@sapper7163 a lot of folks tend to compare those 3 against each other in their home search. I like KB's exterior elevations the best. DR Horton communities usually have the best amenities. Centex is often paired with other builders in the same price point as well as the next price bracket up, so their communities have a nice aesthetic overall. They're all offering pretty good incentives right now, so it's a great time to save some money. When were you thinking about moving?

[@sapper7163]

@Greg Foster we are looking to move next summer. I'm stationed out in fort hood TX.

[@RoyannPetty]

House 1,2,3,4,5, must have

[@HangryPandaMike]

Wish this video was out there before I got my house. So glad you didn't list Meritage homes. They are crappy. Moved in back in October and still trying to get them to fix things they promised at closing 🤦‍♂️

[@vjay6667]

Thanks for video. Very helpful. Do you offer services for folks who want to use an architect for a truly bespoke home?

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

Hey, thanks for the comment. We sure do! We've represented a number for clients that went full custom. Happy to chat anytime you'd like to discuss the process😎

[@dreyes8948]

In this last month what you see the prices of homes in San Antonio? What type of market is now after feds interest hike? Also what is the prices expectation. Thanks !!

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

We're still seeing multiple offers and homes selling well above list price. I expect that to continue well into 2023, even with interest rates rising, because TX will look even more appealing to folks moving from higher cost areas to lower cost areas. Given the likelihood of rates going to 6-7%, I'm sure people would rather pay that on TX home prices rather than the higher prices in areas like California, Washington state, NY, and similar markets. Back in January I made some predictions about the direction of our market with rising interest rates and things are playing out exactly as I'd expected. Here's that video if you'd like to check it out👇🏾 San Antonio Home Prices in 2022 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXrMknaag9B0pZI

[@dreyes8948]

Thanks a lot for your answer!! You totally correct! Also the prices in these blues states are insane.

[@lawrencetorrance7051]

Great video. Subscribed. Am under contract with Perry in katy currently but things could change and will keep your team in mind.

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

Thanks for the love, we'll be here if you need anything 😎

[@lawrencetorrance7051]

@@SanAntonioTexasLiving If a market drops substantially between the time an earnest money contract is signed, and the home is built and ready to close, do you suppose builders are willing to reduce the price? Our leverage would be that we can lose the earnest money by pulling out, but the builder would then have to find a new buyer at current market prices. Is this sort of negotiation considered acceptable? I hate to be rude, a contract is a contract, but then the price difference between what we signed for and current market, could be huge.

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

The short answer is that anything is possible in the event of a severe market correction. Although, I just don't see that type of correction happening, especially in TX. My recent video about the San Antonio market cooling off talks a lot about what to expect and should apply well to the rest of the major TX markets. You can check that one out here👇🏾 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZyTk3-kbaZ6mLM The media does a really good job of describing a market that's simply returning to normal as a market that's falling off a cliff. I get that those are the sort of headlines that grab people's attention... but in the end, I believe that most folks waiting for the fire sale of a crashing market are going to be really disappointed. Whether it's in SA or Katy, I think you can expect to do really well on just about anything you buy when you take a long term view of the market. Hope this helps😎

[@lawrencetorrance7051]

@@SanAntonioTexasLiving Thanks for the information! I watched that video earlier and it was helpful. If we can't move forward in Katy we will keep your team in mind! SA is just as good as the Houston area.

[@Earltalk101]

I’m working with Vanessa right now and we love her! She’s awesome!

[@shanks133]

Wow nothing on KB Homes. Must be tier 1…. Lol. Good info and wished I had seen this 5 months ago.

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

Yeah, I watched it back and realized I didn't show KB any love🤦🏾‍♂️. Tier 1 for sure and we've actually worked with them a lot... shout out to all my KB peeps🙌🏾.

[@King_Marzz]

Yes our KB home is almost done and I can say i think its definitely part of tier 2.

[@512thirds]

@@King_Marzz agreed

[@brandonmercier409]

I am currently building with KB and have hopefully less than a month left before they are completely done. Overall they have been pretty good. They are kind of on that border of a 1 and 2. Still I'm excited to see my new home. Still I wish I would have seen this video when I was building. This had a lot of great information.

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

So glad to hear you're close to th finish line with your build. I'm in the same boat with a little more than a month to go. That last 2-3 weeks is where things really change and it starts looking & feeling like a home🏡‼️

[@bettyboop1773]

Planning to move to San Antonio buy we are looking to rent to own can you give us directions how to go about. Thank you 😊

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

Glad to hear you're planning a move to the area, I'm sure you'll love it here! In our current market, it's quite challenging to find creative financing opportunities like rent to own or sellers offering to carry financing. Fortunately we do have some great lending partners that can help with qualifying for traditional financing if you'd be open to seeing what's possible.

[@brianf481]

We just bought a home in the Converse Texas area - 5 bedroom 2 1/2 bath for $397,000 by LGI How would you rate them..thx in advance.

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

LGI would be tier 1. That's a lot of house for under $400k! Congrats🙌🏾

[@cocohodge2962]

Love my second Highland Home!

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

Highland is one of my favorites! They build some of the most beautiful homes in SA🙌🏾

[@wolfcrouser]

In what tier does Meritage homes fall under?

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

I'd say they're a solid Tier 2. Their homes start above the median price for SA and they also have their premier series with more options and square footage that appeal to a lot of move up buyers. We've worked with them a lot and have had good experiences with our clients. Did you own a Meritage home already, or were you thinking about building with them?

[@TheMunguia80]

How high is property tax? I’m thinking about moving there

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

The property tax rate in city limits is 2.74% and 1.987% just outside city limits in the suburbs. Property taxes are higher in TX than some other states, but most folks find it's a wash since we don't have a state income tax. I have a whole video about the cost of living in SA that covers real estate prices, taxes, utilities, and food costs right here👇🏽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3_Td6qQZtx7i6s You can reach out to us anytime at 210-510-9444 whenever you're ready to have a more in depth conversation about moving here. Always happy to be a resource😎

[@Credit87]

We got a home from Liberty in Ladera. The warranty work is so slow……

[@ranjithkumarrajkumar6182]

What about David weekly?

[@Datmurtz]

We're building through Perry @ Kallison Ranch! Let's gooo!

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

SAME😎‼️

[@elber7612]

How has been your experience with Perry, if already moved?

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

I'll start by saying that I absolutely LOVE my home! However, Our build process was much rougher than expected. We were unfortunate enough to go to contract at the height of labor & materials shortages during the pandemic, so we faced several delays and a lot of frustration. To be fair, the majority of builders were dealing with similar issues throughout 2021-2022, so that was more a sign of the times than a reflection of their usual practices. It took a lot to get us to th finish line, but it is as worth it! My team has several clients building with Perry right now, in various stages of construction, and things are going MUCH smoother these days. They're construction managers are very responsive throughout the build process and they have great follow up after you move in to ensure any issues are handled. Their warranty process is pretty quick and easy too. We've used it for a few small items since moving in 8months ago and they were out to handle things in a couple of days. Overall, my family and I are really happy with where we are now.

[@luperamos7307]

Why are they only building so massively in Texas? There are also other states that are growing and there is a massive housing shortage. Is it the lack of supply of labor? Bc I'm sure if they built more in other regions prices would drop and those homes would sell.

[@arinalex__]

What was the builder you mentioned that was entry level builder?

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

The tier 1 builders in SA are Starlight Homes, Lennar, Centex, M/I homes, Dr Horton Express, Rausch Coleman, KB Homes, and LGI. Were you looking into building a home?

[@terimierzejewska7216]

The quality of the construction is not the best. We end up buying already existing house build by Centex and my husband who is a carpenter just is amazed how the inspector signed on it.

[@JBass17]

What about Gehan homes ranking?

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

I'd mentioned Gehan homes in Tier 2. They're also in a lot of really nice communities, my favorite of which happens to be Veramendi in New Braunfels.

[@israelsantos4059]

in which tier is kb home?

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

I'd say they're at the top of Tier 1. Their price points and options selections are usually geared towards the median price point and they often build close to other Tier 1 competing communities by Centex, M/I, Starlight, and Lennar. We've worked a lot with KB and others, were you looking into building with them?

[@Echo-yr1cr]

Castlerock? Tier?

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

I'd say a solid Tier 2 builder for sure👍🏾. Did you have a Castlerock home or were you thinking about building with them?

[@rutkowskiteam]

Great video 👏

[@ilewa]

Where would you rank View Homes?

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

I'd say they're probably tier 2. They have a few communities starting in the low $300k's, bot most of their neighborhoods start in the upper $300k's with final sales prices well into the mid $400k's. We've had clients go with them and they've been really happy with their homes. Did you build with View Homes, or were you currently in the research phase?

[@ilewa]

@@SanAntonioTexasLiving Got a home from them and closing by mid June. However, I am also in the market for an investment property and I am trying to figure out what's available or in which direction to go

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

Gotcha 👌🏾. We'd be happy to help, we have a good number of investor clients that have found great properties. Were you open to connecting with our team sometime this next week?

[@ilewa]

@@SanAntonioTexasLiving Too soon, want to finish with all that it takes to move states first and then plunge into that phase of our plans. Will keep you in mind when that time comes

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

Gotcha, we'll be here when you're ready😎

[@isaacellis1538]

WHAT ABOUT NEW LEAF HOMES??

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

Tier 2 for sure😎. I really like their home designs with all of the curves and beams they tend to use.

[@christophervela5447]

DO CASTLE ROCK COMMUNITIES fall into this list?

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

Yup! I would say Castle Rock falls pretty well into Tier 2. Many of their communities are in the middle of the market for SA, so they're right at the sweet spot for price point and quality. Did you own Castle Rock home or were you considering building new?

[@christophervela5447]

@@SanAntonioTexasLiving what do you think about I have a question After taking a look on youtube at the CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT posted about 5months ago against Dr horton homes. What professional & moral advice can you offer a first time buyer ? We are ready to give someone our hard earned money. Again awesome video Also if you youtube Dr horton homes and scan through real people leaving real first-hand reviews on their experiences....well it looks bad... Please help Thank you

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

@Christopher Vela Solid question! My take on it is that if you get large enough, in any business, you eventually run into quality control issues. Most of the larger builders that build on a national scale do have a lot of complaints and some sort of ongoing litigation happening at all times. It's unfortunate, but true. My team has done a lot of work with many of these builders and while most of the time it's been a great experience, we have had some bad experiences as well. I know buying/building a home for the first time is pretty stressful and it's tough to know what to look out for, especially if you've never been through the process before. Our goal is to always make sure you're aware of what to expect and to help you see around the corner throughout the entire process so there aren't any surprises and you end up with the home you envisioned. We've found that with the right expectations, the right inspections, and the right communication between us and the builder, our clients have been really happy with their new home. While I can't necessarily speak to what's going on at a larger scale, we do have processes in place to ensure our clients have a great experience individually. I hope that helps... of course we'd be happy to talk further at anytime to answer any additional questions you might have. Feel free to reach out to us at anytime for a more in depth conversation😎

[@christophervela5447]

@@SanAntonioTexasLiving best answer I've gotten Working now Thank you

[@sheriralli]

What are homeowners association cost for these places in San Antonio?

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

Most of the HOA's are in the $300-$600.yr range, which averages out to $25-$50/mo for all of the amenities in these communities.

[@sheriralli]

@@SanAntonioTexasLiving thank you 🙏🏾

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

@@sheriralli For sure, we got you😎

[@HangryPandaMike]

I live in Sienna community and we pay $50 a month for HOA

[@pam3906]

Toll Brothers?

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

I'd definitely consider Toll Brothers semi-custom and just above tier 3. TB owns Rialto homes here in SA, which is high end tier 3 and also has their own full custom division. My wife and I really love😍 Toll Brothers and always make time to see their models when we're in DFW or Houston. They're supposed to have new communities coming up in soon again in SA and Boerne, so I'm excited to see them back in the area! Were you looking into building with them?

[@pam3906]

@@SanAntonioTexasLiving not yet but possibly spring I certainly will contact you when time comes Thanks for all your insight and great knowledge

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

If you do buy a Toll Brothers I'm gonna be jealous😂. We're about to close on a new Perry Home, but would have went with TB for sure if they were building in our school district (the things we do for our kids right, lol). My team is already in talks with a lot of folks about a Spring/Summer move for next year, so we'd be happy to connect as soon as you're ready. Especially with new construction, it's always great to get a good head start. Thanks so much for the comments & for watching😎

[@jimmycrackkorn1596]

No mention of KB. Not a good sign. (I own one)

[@Maxumized]

KB is the lower quality…how do I know? I lived it

[@ShameenYakubu]

Interesting

[@nedoscarsandfishingvideos5500]

70% ppl that move down here move beck home after 1 year

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

Nah...

[@atexhomes4762]

It’s probably 7%

[@blubrown21]

Kb homes must suck because they didn't even get mentioned 😂😂😂

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

I actually feel really bad about forgetting to mention KB in this video🤦🏾‍♂️, we've had a lot of clients go with them that were really happy. I do like their exterior elevations and they always have a ton of floorplans to choose from. Solid Tier 1 builder😎

[@Ed-bb6kc]

Your price points are way to low.

[@SanAntonioTexasLiving]

How do you mean🧐?