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  • Moving to Katy, TX: What to Know Before You Go
    Most Katy addresses are not in the City of Katy, Texas has no income tax but property taxes that shock newcomers, and the district is split across three counties. A relocation guide with real numbers.
  • Katy vs Cypress: An Honest Comparison for 2026 Buyers
    Cypress has the lower school tax rate and is five miles closer to downtown. Katy has the higher rated district and sits on Interstate 10. A side by side on schools, taxes, commute and new construction.
  • Katy vs Fulshear: Which One Is Actually Right for You?
    Fulshear is served by both Lamar CISD and Katy ISD depending on the address, and the higher rated district is not the more expensive one. A straight comparison on schools, taxes, growth stage and commute.
  • Best Places to Live in Katy, TX (2026)
    There is no single best place to live in Katy, only the best one for you. A breakdown by what you are optimizing for: entry price, amenities, builder choice, an established neighborhood, or the lowest tax rate.
  • Does Katy, TX Flood? An Honest Answer for New Construction Buyers
    Parts of Katy have flooded and parts have not. What actually happened in Harvey, how the reservoir flood pools work, what changed for new construction after 2018, and how to read a specific lot.
  • Best Master Planned Communities in Katy, TX (2026)
    Best Master Planned Communities in Katy, TX (2026) Katy, TX 77493 has more active master planned communities than almost any other single zip code in the greater Houston area, and each one prices, taxes, and amenitizes itself a little differently. New Home Know It All has already published a full deep dive on each community listed below, pulling builder rosters, pricing, MUD tax rates, HOA dues, and amenities directly from what each community and its builders have stated. This roundup pulls the numbers from all ten of those articles into one place so you can compare them side by side,… Read more: Best Master Planned Communities in Katy, TX (2026)
  • The Hidden Costs of Buying New Construction in Katy, TX
    The Hidden Costs of Buying New Construction in Katy, TX Most new-construction shopping in Katy, TX 77493 starts with a base price on a floor plan sheet, and that number is real, but it is rarely the number a buyer ends up financing. Between the design center, the lot, and a stack of closing-day line items, the final cost can drift well past what the sign out front advertised. Our overview of what to know before buying new construction in Katy, TX 77493 covers the basics of MUD tax, HOA dues, builder incentives, inspections, and warranty coverage. This piece goes… Read more: The Hidden Costs of Buying New Construction in Katy, TX
  • New Construction vs. Resale in Katy, TX 77493: What Actually Differs
    New Construction vs. Resale in Katy, TX 77493: What Actually Differs What actually separates a new construction purchase from a resale purchase? Most of what’s for sale in 77493 right now sits inside master planned communities being built out by production homebuilders, so it’s worth being clear about what “new construction” changes about the transaction. The core difference isn’t the age of the house so much as who you’re transacting with. A resale purchase is a private sale between two individual parties, usually brokered by agents on each side, over a home whose price and condition are already fixed. A… Read more: New Construction vs. Resale in Katy, TX 77493: What Actually Differs
  • What to Know Before Buying New Construction in Katy, TX
    What to Know Before Buying New Construction in Katy, TX Buying new construction in Katy, TX works differently than buying a resale home, and most of the differences show up in the details rather than the big decisions. Here is what to check before you sign a contract, based on what actually comes up during the process in 77493. How is buying new construction different from buying a resale home? With new construction, you are usually buying from the builder directly rather than negotiating with a private seller, the home may not be finished yet, and the price on the… Read more: What to Know Before Buying New Construction in Katy, TX
  • Why the Lender Matters More Than the Sticker Price
    Why the Lender Matters More Than the Sticker Price Two buyers can pay the exact same price for the exact same floor plan and end up with very different monthly payments and total costs, purely based on who financed the loan and on what terms. Here is why the lender you choose can matter more than the number on the price sheet. What actually determines your monthly payment? Your monthly payment is a function of the loan amount, the interest rate, the loan term, and what is escrowed for taxes and insurance, not the purchase price by itself. A lower… Read more: Why the Lender Matters More Than the Sticker Price
  • What Changed for Texas Home Buyers in January 2026?
    What Changed for Texas Home Buyers in January 2026? Starting January 1, 2026, a real estate agent in Texas has to get a written agreement with you before showing you a property or presenting an offer on your behalf, a real change from how buyer representation worked before. Here is what it actually requires and how it touches a new construction purchase specifically. What is the new rule? Under the updated Texas Real Estate License Act requirements, a licensed agent must have a signed written agreement with a prospective buyer before showing them residential property, or before submitting a purchase… Read more: What Changed for Texas Home Buyers in January 2026?
  • What Does a Design Center Appointment Really Cost?
    What Does a Design Center Appointment Really Cost? A design center appointment is where a build to order buyer picks finishes, upgrades, and structural options before construction starts, and it is also where many buyers end up spending far more than they expected. Here is what actually happens to a budget in that room. What is a design center appointment? It is a scheduled meeting, usually at the builder’s own design studio rather than the model home, where you select items such as flooring, countertops, cabinets, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and any structural options like an extended patio or a converted… Read more: What Does a Design Center Appointment Really Cost?
  • What Actually Happens at a Model Home Visit?
    What Actually Happens at a Model Home Visit? A model home visit is usually the first real step in buying new construction, and it works differently than touring a resale listing. Here is what actually happens once you walk in the door. Who greets you at the model home? The person at the model home is a new home sales consultant employed by, or representing, the builder, not a neutral party and not automatically your representative. Their job is to sell that builder’s homes, which does not make them dishonest, but it does mean their advice is naturally framed around… Read more: What Actually Happens at a Model Home Visit?
  • Inventory Home vs. Build to Order: The Real Tradeoffs
    Inventory Home vs. Build to Order: The Real Tradeoffs An inventory home is one the builder is already building or has finished on speculation, before a buyer signs a contract for it, sometimes called a spec home or a quick move-in home. A build to order home, sometimes called a to be built home, is one you contract for before construction starts, choosing your homesite, floor plan, and most of your selections from scratch. Both are new construction from the same builder, but the tradeoffs between them are real and worth understanding before you pick a side. Which one closes… Read more: Inventory Home vs. Build to Order: The Real Tradeoffs
  • How Do Builder Incentives Really Work?
    How Do Builder Incentives Really Work? Builder incentives are money the builder puts toward your purchase instead of, or alongside, a lower sticker price, most often in the form of a lower mortgage rate or a credit toward closing costs. They exist because builders generally protect their base prices to avoid dragging down the appraised value of every other home in the same section, so instead of discounting the price, they discount the cost of financing or owning it. Here is what actually happens behind that number on the sign. What counts as a builder incentive? The two most common… Read more: How Do Builder Incentives Really Work?
  • Is There New Construction in Katy, TX 77493 With No HOA?
    Is There New Construction in Katy, TX 77493 With No HOA? No. Every actively selling master planned or multi builder community in the 77493 competitive set this site tracks carries a mandatory homeowners association as of August 2026. Here is what those dues actually run, community by community, and why a no HOA option is unlikely to show up in this market. HOA dues by community Sunterra: roughly $1,100 per year in one section to roughly $1,635 per year in another, depending on builder and section. Elyson: $1,384 per year as of a 2024 figure, varying by section, plus a… Read more: Is There New Construction in Katy, TX 77493 With No HOA?
  • Which Katy, TX 77493 Communities Have the Lowest MUD Tax Rate?
    Which Katy, TX 77493 Communities Have the Lowest MUD Tax Rate? Among the communities with a confirmed, official municipal utility district rate on file, Sunterra has the lowest single MUD rate found in this comparison at $0.65 per $100 of valuation, though that rate applies to only one of its four districts. Here is the full comparison, and why some communities in the 77493 competitive set are left out of it entirely. MUD only rates on file, by community Sunterra: four separate MUD districts apply across the community, with on file rates of $0.65, $0.88, $1.50, and $1.50 per $100… Read more: Which Katy, TX 77493 Communities Have the Lowest MUD Tax Rate?
  • Best New Construction Under $350K in Katy, TX 77493
    Best New Construction Under $350K in Katy, TX 77493 As of August 2026, buyers looking for new construction under $350,000 in Katy, TX 77493 have confirmed starting prices at that level in three communities, Sunterra, Elyson, and Katy Reserve, plus two builders just under the line in Katy Lakes. Here is what is actually published under that price point, floor plan collection by floor plan collection. Sunterra: the most builders under $350K Sunterra has the largest number of builders publishing starting prices under $350,000: D.R. Horton from $269,990, Colina Homes from $268,390, Village Builders from $261,990 to $301,990, Beazer Homes… Read more: Best New Construction Under $350K in Katy, TX 77493
  • Sunterra vs Elyson: Comparing Katy, TX 77493’s Two Largest Master Planned Communities
    Sunterra vs Elyson: Comparing Katy, TX 77493’s Two Largest Master Planned Communities Sunterra and Elyson are the two biggest brand name master planned communities in Katy, TX 77493. Both are large, multi builder communities, but they differ in scale, builder count, and price range. Here is how they compare as of August 2026. How big is each community? Sunterra spans roughly 2,300 acres with approximately 7,000 homes planned at build out, and at least 18 active builders as of August 2026 (two additional sections, Adams Homes and KB Home, showed as sold out or delisted as of this pass). Elyson… Read more: Sunterra vs Elyson: Comparing Katy, TX 77493’s Two Largest Master Planned Communities
  • Katy Reserve vs Sunterra: Comparing New Construction in Katy, TX 77493
    Katy Reserve vs Sunterra: Comparing New Construction in Katy, TX 77493 Katy Reserve and Sunterra sit in the same north Katy, TX 77493 corridor but are very different communities. Katy Reserve is a single builder neighborhood of 548 homesites built by Century Communities, with prices starting under $275,000. Sunterra is one of the largest master planned communities in the zip code, roughly 2,300 acres with about 7,000 homes planned, and at least 18 active builders as of August 2026. Here is how they compare directly. How big is each community? Katy Reserve has 548 total homesites across two floor plan… Read more: Katy Reserve vs Sunterra: Comparing New Construction in Katy, TX 77493
  • Katy Court in Katy, TX 77493: Builders, Prices, and What Is There Now
    Katy Court in Katy, TX 77493: Builders, Prices, and What Is There Now Katy Court is a multi builder community in Katy, TX 77493, north of I-10 and west of the Grand Parkway. Three builders are actively selling here as of August 2026: Pulte Homes, Perry Homes, and Newmark Homes. Perry Homes markets two overlapping collections at this location, one called Katy Court 70′, and a second called Legacy Prairie at Katy Court in 65′ and 70′ lot widths. What builders are building in Katy Court Pulte Homes, Perry Homes, and Newmark Homes are all actively selling in Katy Court… Read more: Katy Court in Katy, TX 77493: Builders, Prices, and What Is There Now
  • Katy Lakes in Katy, TX 77493: Builders, Prices, and What Is There Now
    Katy Lakes in Katy, TX 77493: Builders, Prices, and What Is There Now Katy Lakes is a multi builder community in Katy, TX 77493, off the Grand Parkway near I-10 and US-290. As of August 2026, three builders are actively selling here, Ashton Woods, Brohn Homes, and DRB Homes, while three other sections, built by CastleRock Communities, Colina Homes, and Gehan Homes (now operating as Brightland Homes), have sold out. What builders are building in Katy Lakes Active builders: Ashton Woods, Brohn Homes, and DRB Homes. Sold out sections, no longer selling: CastleRock Communities, Colina Homes, and Gehan Homes /… Read more: Katy Lakes in Katy, TX 77493: Builders, Prices, and What Is There Now
  • Morton Creek Ranch in Katy, TX 77493: Prices and What Is There Now
    Morton Creek Ranch in Katy, TX 77493: Prices and What Is There Now Morton Creek Ranch is a single builder community in Katy, TX 77493, built by Long Lake, Ltd., a large privately owned Houston area homebuilder. The community sits about a mile from the Grand Parkway (TX 99) in the Katy and Fulshear area, and is actively selling as of August 2026, with dozens of homes currently available. How much do homes cost in Morton Creek Ranch Long Lake’s own site lists a community wide price range of about $377,520 to $627,900 across its floor plan collections. Individually addressed,… Read more: Morton Creek Ranch in Katy, TX 77493: Prices and What Is There Now
  • Are Marcello Lakes, Camillo Lakes, and Lakecrest Still Building New Homes in Katy, TX 77493?
    Are Marcello Lakes, Camillo Lakes, and Lakecrest Still Building New Homes in Katy, TX 77493? No. All three of these Katy, TX 77493 communities are now built out, with no active builder selling new construction in any of them as of August 2026. Here is what happened to each, and where to look instead if you want a community that is still actively building. What happened at Marcello Lakes Marcello Lakes was a single builder community developed by Princeton Classic Homes, a waterfront neighborhood of about 400 home sites built around 40 acres of stocked, catch and release lakes, with… Read more: Are Marcello Lakes, Camillo Lakes, and Lakecrest Still Building New Homes in Katy, TX 77493?
  • Katy Reserve in Katy, TX 77493: Prices and What Is There Now
    Katy Reserve in Katy, TX 77493: Prices and What Is There Now Disclosure up front: Katy Reserve is built by Century Communities, the author’s employer. This page follows the same standard as every other community covered on this site: only information already public on the builder’s own site and independent listing sites, no promotional language, and no figures we could not confirm from a public source. Where a figure could not be confirmed or conflicted across sources, we left it out rather than guess or caveat it. Katy Reserve is a single builder community in Katy, TX 77493, built by… Read more: Katy Reserve in Katy, TX 77493: Prices and What Is There Now
  • Elyson in Katy, TX 77493: Builders, Prices, and What Is There Now
    Elyson in Katy, TX 77493: Builders, Prices, and What Is There Now Elyson is a large master planned community in Katy, TX 77493, developed by Newland Communities. It opened in 2016 and spans roughly 3,600 acres. As of August 2026, nine homebuilders have active sections. What builders are building in Elyson, Katy, TX Active builders confirmed on the community’s own builder page and cross checked on NewHomeSource and each builder’s own site include Beazer Homes, Brookfield Residential, Chesmar Homes, David Weekley Homes, Highland Homes, Newmark Homes, Perry Homes, Toll Brothers, and Westin Homes. Two additional builders, Drees Custom Homes and… Read more: Elyson in Katy, TX 77493: Builders, Prices, and What Is There Now
  • Is Porter Ranch Still Building New Homes in Katy, TX 77493?
    Is Porter Ranch Still Building New Homes in Katy, TX 77493? Porter Ranch is a small community in Katy, TX 77493, developed by Friendswood Development Company. As of August 2026, it is fully sold out. Here is what happened, what is left to know about the community, and what is actively building nearby right now. What happened to Porter Ranch Friendswood Development Company, the community’s master developer, states directly on its own site that new home sales concluded in Porter Ranch in 2022. NewHomeSource’s listing for the community now displays a banner stating the community is no longer available on… Read more: Is Porter Ranch Still Building New Homes in Katy, TX 77493?
  • September 2026 Katy TX 77493 Quick Move-In and Incentive Report (First Edition)
    September 2026 Katy TX 77493 Quick Move-In and Incentive Report (First Edition) As of August 28, 2026, five communities in the Katy, TX 77493 corridor were checked for active builders, individually priced quick move-in homes, published incentives, MUD tax rates, HOA dues, and school zoning. Two of those five, Katy Crossing and King Crossing, have no active builder and no new-home inventory to report. The other three, Sunterra, Elyson, and Porter Ranch, are covered in full below. Porter Ranch also turned out to have no active builder. This is the first edition of a monthly series, so there is no… Read more: September 2026 Katy TX 77493 Quick Move-In and Incentive Report (First Edition)
  • Are Katy Crossing and King Crossing Still Building New Homes in Katy, TX 77493?
    Are Katy Crossing and King Crossing Still Building New Homes in Katy, TX 77493? No. As of August 2026, neither Katy Crossing nor King Crossing has an active homebuilder selling new construction. Both communities, located near Stockdick School Road and Katy Hockley Road in Katy, TX 77493, are built out and no longer appear as current listings on the major new home aggregator sites. What happened to Katy Crossing? Katy Crossing was built by Centex Homes and by Lennar under its Gulf Coast Collection. Both sections show as sold out as of July 2022 on the listing aggregator Jome, and… Read more: Are Katy Crossing and King Crossing Still Building New Homes in Katy, TX 77493?
  • Sunterra in Katy, TX 77493: Builders, Prices, and What Is There Now
    Sunterra in Katy, TX 77493: Builders, Prices, and What Is There Now Sunterra is a large master planned community near Stockdick School Road and Pitts Road in Katy, TX 77493, built around Crystal Lagoons amenity villages. At roughly 2,300 acres and a planned build out of approximately 7,000 homes, it is the highest search volume community in the 77493 zip code. As of August 2026, at least seventeen homebuilders have active or recently active sections. What builders are building in Sunterra, Katy, TX? Active builders confirmed on the community’s own builder page and on NewHomeSource include Ashton Woods, Beazer Homes,… Read more: Sunterra in Katy, TX 77493: Builders, Prices, and What Is There Now
  • Grange in Katy, TX 77493: Builders, Prices, and What Is There Now
    Grange in Katy, TX 77493: Builders, Prices, and What Is There Now Grange is a new master planned community at Morton Road and Bartlett Road in Katy, TX 77493, developed by Johnson Development Corporation. It is one of the newest large scale communities in the 77493 zip code, planned for 1,130 acres and roughly 2,400 homes. As of August 2026, eight homebuilders are actively selling here. What builders are building in Grange, Katy, TX? Eight builders currently have active sections in Grange: David Weekley Homes, Chesmar Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Highland Homes, J. Patrick Homes, Newmark Homes, Perry Homes, and… Read more: Grange in Katy, TX 77493: Builders, Prices, and What Is There Now
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    Chesmar Homes has been honored with the Eliant Award, recognizing their superior customer service and homebuyer satisfaction. This accolade underscores Chesmar’s dedication to excellence in homebuilding, highlighting their commitment to creating exceptional living experiences.
  • What is PMI and How Do You Get Rid of It?
    What is PMI and How Do You Get Rid of It? Understanding PMI: What You Need to Know About Private Mortgage Insurance Understanding PMI: What You Need to Know About Private Mortgage Insurance. Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is a topic that often comes up when discussing home buying and financing. In this blog post, we will explore what PMI is, why it is required, and how it can impact your mortgage payments. PMI, or private mortgage insurance, is typically required by lenders when buyers are putting down less than 20 percent of the home’s purchase price. This insurance protects the… Read more: What is PMI and How Do You Get Rid of It?
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  • Your New Home Journey to Discovering New Construction Homes
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  • Unlock Your Dream: Explore the Magic of New Homes in Enchanting Katy, Texas
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