Builder & Community Selection
We compare builders, floor plans, lot sizes, HOA dues, MUD tax rates and school zones across Fort Bend County communities, so you choose with the full picture.
Buying a New Construction Home in Sugar Land, Richmond & Rosenberg
The builder's sales team works for the builder. The Cathy Stubbs Team works for you, from choosing a community to negotiating upgrades to your final walkthrough.
New Construction Buyer Services
A brand-new home comes with its own set of decisions: which builder, which lot, which upgrades, which lender and which contract terms. We guide you through every one, so you get the home you want at the best overall value.
Negotiating Price & Incentives
We negotiate on your behalf for price, closing cost help, lot premiums, design center credits and upgrades, and help you decide which incentives are really worth the most.
Contract Review
Builder contracts are written by the builder. We walk you through deposits, completion dates, change orders and warranty terms before you sign, so you know exactly what you're agreeing to.
Upgrade & Design Guidance
Before your design center appointment, we help you focus on upgrades that are hard to add later and that buyers value at resale, and skip the ones you can do for less after closing.
Construction Inspections & Warranty
We coordinate independent inspections before drywall, before closing and before your builder warranty period ends, and follow up so issues are documented and fixed.
Selling Your Current Home
Need to sell before you move? Our listing team times the sale of your current home to your new home's completion date, so you aren't carrying two mortgages.
How We Help You Buy New Construction
Consultation
We discuss your budget, timeline and must-haves, and connect you with lenders.
Tour Builders
We visit models and inventory homes with you and register you with each builder.
Negotiate & Contract
We negotiate price, incentives and upgrades and review the builder contract with you.
Build & Inspect
We track construction progress and coordinate independent inspections.
Close & Warranty
We handle the final walkthrough, closing and warranty follow-up.
New Construction Homes Across Fort Bend County & Greater Houston
From master-planned communities to custom infill homes, we help you compare your new construction options in every area we serve.
New Construction Homes in Sugar Land, TX
With most of Sugar Land built out, new homes here are often custom or infill builds in established neighborhoods, along with newer sections of communities like Riverstone. These homes can command a premium, so it's important to compare them carefully against updated resale homes nearby.
Cathy has lived in Sugar Land since 1987. We'll help you weigh a new build against a resale, check the school zone and flood information for your lot, and negotiate with the builder on your behalf.
New Construction Homes in Richmond, TX
Richmond is one of Fort Bend County's busiest new construction markets, with master-planned communities along the Grand Parkway offering pools, trails and schools close to home. Several builders often compete in the same community, which gives you room to negotiate.
We compare builders side by side on price per square foot, included features, lot premiums and incentives, and confirm whether each home is zoned to Fort Bend ISD or Lamar CISD.
New Construction Homes in Rosenberg, TX
Rosenberg offers new homes with more space and more land for the money, with easy access to US-59/I-69. New subdivisions and acreage lots make it a popular choice for first-time buyers and growing families.
Many Rosenberg builders offer financing incentives. We help you compare them against outside lenders and understand MUD taxes and HOA dues, so you know your true monthly payment.
New Construction Homes in Greater Houston
We also represent new construction buyers in Missouri City, Stafford and throughout Houston. If you're relocating, we can tour models by video, register you with builders and guide you through the process from wherever you are.
A native Houstonian, Cathy brings decades of local knowledge to help you choose the right builder and community for your commute, schools and lifestyle.
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Meet Cathy Stubbs
A native Houstonian who has called Sugar Land home since 1987, Cathy has spent more than three decades watching Fort Bend County's communities grow. She knows the builders, the neighborhoods and what makes a new home a smart long-term investment.
As team leader at Keller Williams Southwest Houston, Cathy backs every client with a full team of buyer, listing, staging and operations specialists, so you have support from your first model home visit through your warranty follow-up.
Meet Our TeamWhat Our Clients Say
“Cathy her team were phenomenal to work with. They were available, honest, knowledgeable. They made the process for us go smoothly and we are so grateful for them.”
“Cathy Stubbs really is a very professional real estate company. Their knowledge of the market and understanding of clients needs as well as professional advise was instrumental in solving our real estate needs. Will definitely refer them to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.”
“Cathy Stubbs was amazing and advised me every step of the way in addition to being very responsive to the many questions I had along the way. Cathy became a trusted adviser and I felt very comfortable with the decisions we ultimately made. Cathy is a close family friend now. We respect her experience and judgement very much.”
New Construction Buyer FAQs
Why should I use my own agent when buying a new construction home?
The builder's sales consultant works for the builder, not for you. Your own agent represents your interests on price, incentives, upgrades, lot selection, contract terms and inspections, and helps you compare builders and communities objectively.
Do I need to bring my agent on my first visit to a builder?
Often, yes. Many builders require your agent to accompany you or register you on your first visit to a model home or sales office. If you visit on your own first, the builder may not allow an agent to represent you later. Contact us before you tour so we can register you.
Does it cost more to use an agent to buy a new home?
Many builders offer compensation to the buyer's agent, but it varies by builder. Before you tour homes, we explain exactly how our compensation works in your written buyer representation agreement, so there are no surprises.
Do I need an inspection on a brand-new home?
Yes. City inspections check for minimum code requirements, not overall quality. We recommend independent inspections before drywall goes up, before closing, and again before your builder warranty period ends, so issues are documented and fixed by the builder.
Should I use the builder's preferred lender?
Builders often tie incentives to their preferred lender, which can be a good deal, but not always. We help you compare the incentive against the rate, fees and total cost from an outside lender so you choose the best overall value.
Can I buy a new construction home if I still need to sell my current home?
Yes. Our listing team can sell your current home on a timeline that lines up with your new home's completion date, and we help you negotiate contract terms that account for your sale.
Thinking About a New Home? Call Us Before You Tour.
Many builders require your agent to register you on your first visit. Reach out first, and we'll help you plan your model home tours, compare builders and represent you from day one.
(281) 967-6149