Josh Lashaway · Williams & Company Real Estate

New construction in Lubbock

A brand-new home. A clear view of the numbers.

I help you compare builders, incentives, and nearby resales so your purchase fits how you want to live today—and your plans for the next move.

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Someone looking out for you

Why your own representation matters.

The builder typically negotiates with its own business interests in mind. Having your own agent gives you someone whose job is to advocate for your best interests. When I represent you, I help you compare the options, ask the right questions, and negotiate around your goals, budget, and timeline.

That support is valuable whether you’re building from the ground up or buying a completed spec home.

Building from the ground up

I help you compare the lot, floor plan, included features, and upgrade costs, then keep construction timing, inspection opportunities, and changes part of the conversation with the builder.

Buying a completed spec home

I help you evaluate the finished home, compare the price and incentives, negotiate available terms, and coordinate inspections and walkthrough follow-up before closing.

Bring me into the conversation early so we can discuss representation and the builder’s registration requirements before your first visit.

Price per square foot + future resale

Understand the premium before you buy.

New construction can carry a higher price per square foot than comparable resale homes. When you pay a premium for brand-new, it can take longer for resale value to catch up to your purchase price and selling costs.

The price point matters. So do the location, lot, layout, finish quality, local demand, and how many similar new homes are still being built nearby. I’ll compare the specific home with relevant resales and current builder offers before we decide what represents good value.

Builder discounts and incentives can change that comparison. We’ll look at the complete deal and what you’re actually paying.

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My resale-planning advice

How long should you plan to stay?

Your expected time in the home should be part of the buying decision from the beginning. Here’s how I approach that conversation with my clients.

Betenbough & D.R. Horton

Plan for at least 5 years.

For new homes from high-volume builders such as Betenbough or D.R. Horton, my general recommendation is to plan to stay at least five years.

If the builder is still offering similar new homes and incentives when you sell, those options can compete directly with your resale. A longer time horizon gives us more room to plan around that competition.

Explore my Betenbough resale guidance →

Ventura Homes, Flatland Homes & French Brothers

A shorter timeline may fit some homes.

With options from Ventura Homes, Flatland Homes, or French Brothers, I evaluate the timeline individually. A shorter hold may make sense when the purchase price, price point, neighborhood, and comparable sales support it.

We’ll look at the home’s features, competing inventory, and your likely selling costs before making that call. The builder’s name alone doesn’t establish how quickly a home will appreciate.

Five years is a planning guideline, not a guaranteed appreciation or break-even date. Some purchases need more time; others may need less. What you keep after selling also depends on your loan balance and selling costs.

Compare the complete offer

An incentive is only part of the math.

A price reduction, a closing-cost contribution, and a temporary payment incentive affect a purchase differently. Bring me the written offer, and we’ll review the details with your lender.

Purchase price
Confirm the actual price, lot premium, upgrades, and any added costs for the home you’re considering.
Payment over time
Have the lender explain the full payment schedule, financing costs, and whether an advertised payment changes later.
Cash to close
Identify which costs are covered by the incentive, which remain yours, and any restrictions on how credits can be used.
Written conditions
Check eligible homes, expiration dates, lender requirements, qualification, and the closing timeline.

I can help compare the options and negotiate the terms available for the specific home. Your lender confirms the financing details and what you qualify for.

Before closing day

New homes still deserve an inspection.

I recommend an independent home inspection, including on new construction. We’ll confirm the builder’s access rules and inspection timeline early, then discuss any findings and how they will be addressed.

Ask the inspector which inspections or construction stages are appropriate for the home.
Discuss a pest and termite inspection as part of your due diligence.
Document walkthrough items and get the plan for completing agreed work in writing.
Obtain the actual warranty coverage, exclusions, deadlines, and service-request process.

A builder walkthrough and an independent inspection serve different purposes. I help keep the questions, follow-up, and deadlines organized.

TREC’s guide to property inspections →

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Keep your options open

New construction or a newer resale?

Buying new

You may value new finishes and systems, available design choices, or the builder’s written warranty. We’ll confirm what’s included in your specific home, the total price, and the realistic completion date.

Buying a newer resale

A resale may already have landscaping, window coverings, or other improvements in place. It may also offer a location, price, or move-in schedule that fits your plans better. We’ll compare condition and the complete cost.

My resale experience helps us think through both sides of the decision: what makes a home appealing now and what future buyers may weigh when you’re ready to move.

Before you sign

Get the important details in writing.

Included features

Confirm finishes, appliances, landscaping, and options. A model home may show upgrades that aren’t included in the price.

Timing & changes

Discuss completion, potential delays, change requests, and what a timing change would mean for your move.

Contract terms

Review deposits, contingencies, deadlines, inspection access, and termination provisions. Builder agreements vary; an attorney can address legal interpretation.

Your next move

Compare nearby resales, ongoing construction, expected time in the home, and the costs you’d face when selling.

Start before you commit

Let’s compare the homes you’re considering.

Send me the builder, community, floor plan, price range, and how long you expect to stay. If you have an incentive offer or a home you already like, we can start there.