Builder Contracts in Texas: What Houston New Construction Buyers Must Know Before Signing

Marysol Calvillo

Published on: 23/10/2026

Many Houston builders use their own contracts. Learn how buyers lose earnest money, why there’s often no option period, and what “up to code” really means.

builder contract Texasmarysol calvilloelite propertiesnew construtionbuyers agent new construction

New Construction Home Inspection in Houston: Why the Builder’s Inspector Isn’t Enough

Marysol Calvillo

Published on: 21/10/2026

Buying new construction in Houston? Learn why a third-party, three-phase home inspection (pre-pour, pre-drywall, final) protects you from costly builder mistakes.

new construction home inspection HoustonHouston realtor for new constructionnew construction home inspectionthird-party home inspectionbuilder contract Texasmarysol calvilloelite propertiesbuyer’s agent new construction

Buying New Construction in Houston: 5 Things Builders Won't Tell You

Marysol Calvillo

Published on: 12/10/2026

Buying a new construction home in Houston? A local realtor explains third-party inspections, builder contracts, MUD taxes and how to protect your earnest money.

Houston realtor for new constructionnew construction homes Houstonnew construction home inspectionthird-party home inspectionbuilder contract Texasbuilder preferred lenderbuilder incentives HoustonMUD taxes Houstonbuyer's agent new constructionfirst-time home buyer Houston