Amanda Phillips · Your Connection to the Sherman Community

New Construction Homes in Sherman, Texas

Looking for a new construction home in Sherman, Texas? I help buyers compare builders, communities, incentives, and homes throughout Sherman and the surrounding North Texas area. After 19 years in Sherman real estate, I can help you understand what builders are offering and which community and home make sense for you.

Whether you're relocating, buying your first home, or selling your current house to move into something new, we'll start with your budget, your timeline, and how you want to live.

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Call or text Amanda at 903.267.9704.

19 years in Sherman real estate · Local builder and community experience · Real Broker, LLC

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Amanda Phillips

Your Connection to the Sherman Community

Buying New Construction in Sherman? Start Here

Buying from a builder involves decisions you may not run into with a resale home: which lot to choose, what's included in the base price, how the builder's contract works, and what you have to do to qualify for an incentive.

The builder's sales representative works for the builder. When you hire me as your buyer's agent, I help you evaluate those decisions from your side of the purchase.

Here's what we work through together:

Compare communities, builders, floor plans, and available homes.
Check which incentives apply to the specific home and closing timeline.
Compare written financing estimates from the builder's preferred lender and outside lenders.
Review lot location, premiums, surrounding development, and drainage questions.
Separate included features from optional upgrades.
Work through the purchase process, deadlines, and construction timeline, involving an attorney when legal interpretation is needed.
Coordinate walkthroughs and independent inspections.
Consider future resale competition and the timing of a sale if you already own a home.

How I help buyers · Selling your current home first?

Communities

New Construction Communities in Sherman, Texas

Start with these three communities, each with a detailed guide already on my site. The right choice depends on your budget, your daily drive, the home style you prefer, and how you feel about living around ongoing construction.

Bel Air Village

Location: Southeast Sherman, east of US-75 near FM 1417.
Homes and builders: Townhomes and single-family homes. The guide on this site lists D.R. Horton, The New Modern Home, DRB Homes, HistoryMaker Homes, Chesmar Homes, and Highland Homes.
Budget context (August 2026 guide, not live availability): Many homes in the upper $200,000s through the $300,000s, with some larger homes in the low $400,000s. That range includes new and resale properties, so it isn't a builder-only starting price.
Why compare it: Different home types and builders inside one planned community, with access to Sherman's south side growth corridor.
Amanda's take: Compare the specific section and lot. Construction activity, nearby roads, and future phases can make two homes in the same community feel very different. The dog park, playground, and walking paths already exist; the waterpark is still planned, with timing and access subject to confirmation.

Explore Bel Air Village

Heritage Ranch

Location: Northwest Sherman near FM 1417 and US-82.
Homes and builders: Highland Homes and K. Hovnanian Homes.
Budget context (August 2026 guide, not live availability): Options around $300,000 through approximately $500,000, depending on builder, homesite, floor plan, and included features. Confirm available homes and pricing before touring.
Why compare it: A master planned setting with different homesite sizes, Parker Elementary inside the development, and more residential and commercial development planned around it.
Amanda's take: Look at the full development plan before choosing a lot. Future roads, commercial uses, and the planned medical center matter as much as the model home's finishes. Verify school assignments and which amenities are actually open before relying on them.

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Sweetwater Springs

Location: Northeast Sherman off Dripping Springs Road.
Homes and builders: D.R. Horton.
Budget context (August 2026 guide, not live availability): Roughly $228,000 to $311,000 across the plans discussed, with many examples below $300,000. Availability and incentives change by home.
Why compare it: A straightforward new home neighborhood worth considering when purchase price and a practical floor plan lead your search.
Amanda's take: Compare completed homes as well as future builds. Review drainage, nearby construction, and what could eventually replace the open land behind a property.

Explore Sweetwater Springs

These are starting points for your search, not every new home option in Sherman. Tell me what you're looking for and I'll help narrow the list. Read my guide to living in Sherman.

Builders

New Home Builders in Sherman, Texas

The builder matters, but so do the community, floor plan, individual home, and the terms available when you're ready to buy. Use these names to start comparing options, then check the linked community guide for more detail.

Highland Homes

Compare Highland's offerings in Heritage Ranch and Bel Air Village, including the home types and homesites available in each. The neighborhood and floor plan can change the comparison as much as the builder name.

Heritage Ranch guide Bel Air Village guide

K. Hovnanian Homes

Explore K. Hovnanian at Heritage Ranch. Compare what's included in each package, the available homesites, and the total price of completed inventory against building from an earlier stage.

Heritage Ranch guide

D.R. Horton

Compare D.R. Horton's options in Sweetwater Springs and Bel Air Village. Look at the particular home, its location, included features, and incentive conditions together.

Sweetwater Springs guide Bel Air Village guide

HistoryMaker Homes

HistoryMaker is among the builders listed in the Bel Air Village guide. Ask about available home types and compare the actual ownership costs, including the applicable HOA and maintenance responsibilities.

Bel Air Village guide

Chesmar Homes

Chesmar is another option to compare in Bel Air Village. Start with the available plans and homesites, then work through included features and any additional costs.

Bel Air Village guide

DRB Homes

The Bel Air Village guide lists DRB Homes among its builders. Confirm the homes currently available, their finish packages, and the purchase terms for the specific address.

Bel Air Village guide

The New Modern Home

The New Modern Home is also listed in Bel Air Village. Compare the available home style, floor plan, and maintenance responsibilities with the other options in the community.

Bel Air Village guide

Why Work With Amanda When Buying New Construction?

I look beyond the model home. I want to know what could be built behind your lot, whether an advertised incentive fits your financing, and how your home will compare with builder inventory if you need to sell later.

My work in Sherman includes buyers purchasing in Bel Air Village, Heritage Ranch, and Sweetwater Springs. The guides on this site include the lot questions I ask, the tradeoffs I talk through, and real examples of helping buyers in those communities.

I've also helped buyers coordinate a sale before moving into a new townhome, compare new construction against resale, and find completed homes when waiting through a full build wasn't practical.

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Do You Need a Realtor to Buy New Construction in Sherman?

You can approach a builder without hiring your own agent. The builder's sales team can explain its homes and purchase process, but it works for the builder. Hiring me gives you a buyer's agent to help compare communities, evaluate the purchase, and coordinate the steps on your side.

Contact me before your first model home visit or online registration when possible. Builder policies for registering an agent and offering compensation vary. I'll check the policy with the builder so we understand it early. If you've already visited, reach out and we'll find out what options remain.

Before we tour homes together, we'll discuss the services I'll provide and our written buyer agreement. Agent compensation is negotiable. A builder may offer compensation toward your agent's fee, but that isn't guaranteed. We'll review any builder contribution and any amount you could owe under our agreement before you commit.

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Incentives

Builder Incentives and New Construction Deals in Sherman

Builder incentives change with available homes, financing programs, and closing deadlines. Depending on the offer, they may include closing cost assistance, financing incentives, price reductions, or credits toward selected features.

The important question is what the offer does for your specific purchase. We compare the home's price, the cash needed at closing, loan terms, monthly costs, and any lender or deadline requirements. An advertised payment alone doesn't tell you all of that.

Want to know which Sherman builders have offers worth comparing for your budget and timeline?

Ask About Available Incentives Read my Sherman market update

Costs

What Does New Construction Cost in Sherman, Texas?

The community guides on this site give you a starting point for budgeting. Their August 2026 examples include homes below $300,000 and options in the $300,000 to $500,000 range. Those examples aren't a live inventory feed, so ask me to check what's available for your move.

New Construction Under $300,000

Sweetwater Springs is one place to start this comparison. Depending on inventory and incentives, other communities may also have qualifying homes. Be specific about bedrooms, space, and move-in date so we can compare realistic options.

Explore Sweetwater Springs →

New Construction From $300,000 to $500,000

Compare options in Heritage Ranch and Bel Air Village, paying attention to homesite size, included finishes, floor plan layout, and the costs attached to the particular property. A higher list price doesn't automatically mean a better fit.

Heritage Ranch →Bel Air Village →

Compare the Full Cost of Ownership

Alongside the purchase price, review lot premiums, upgrades, lender costs, property taxes, insurance, HOA dues, and any applicable district assessments. Ask the lender to explain how the estimated payment accounts for the completed home and what happens after any temporary incentive ends.

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New Construction Near Sherman, Texas

If the right fit isn't in Sherman, we can compare nearby communities while keeping your commute, budget, and daily routine in view.

Denison

Considering the north side of the Sherman and Denison area? My Denison guide explains the town's layout and housing choices so you can decide whether it belongs in your search. Ask me about new home options that match your timing.

Explore Living in Denison

Van Alstyne

My Van Alstyne guide covers the town's older core and its newer development, including Mantua and Thompson Farms. It's a useful next comparison if you're considering communities farther south along US-75.

Explore Living in Van Alstyne

What I Tell My New Construction Buyers

Don't choose a home based on the incentive alone

A strong incentive deserves a closer look, but it doesn't fix a floor plan you dislike or a location that doesn't work. Compare the home and the complete offer together.

Look beyond the lot lines

Ask what's planned beside and behind the property. A view across open land is different from a recorded, protected open space area. In a growing community, the surrounding uses can change.

Pay attention to the afternoon sun

Stand in the yard and think about where you'll actually spend time outside. Sun exposure changes how useful a patio feels, especially where mature shade trees haven't grown in yet.

I still recommend an independent inspection

A brand new home can still have issues that deserve attention before closing. Coordinate an independent inspector's access with the builder and discuss which inspections fit the home's stage of construction.

Think about resale before choosing upgrades

Choose features you'll enjoy, but don't assume every upgrade returns its full cost. If the builder is still selling nearby when you move, buyers may compare your home with new inventory and fresh incentives.

Separate what's open from what's planned

Future amenities can be appealing. Before making them part of your decision, confirm their status, expected access, costs, and timing. Buy a home that works for you even if a planned feature takes longer than expected.

The model home is the easy part. What's going in behind your lot, and what the offer actually costs you, is where I earn my keep.

Buyer stories

New Construction Buyer Stories

When New Construction Cost Less Than Resale

A couple began their Sherman search expecting to buy a resale home. When we compared new construction and the available incentives, a new home became the better fit and came in below the resale options they'd toured.

Read the Full Buyer Story →

Moving Into a Bel Air Village Townhome

Buyers wanted a Highland Homes townhome but needed to sell their existing Sherman home first. Coordinating the sale and the financing helped them make the move. Their story is in my Bel Air Village guide.

Read the Bel Air Village Story →

Finding Two Homes Across the Street From Each Other

In Heritage Ranch, two related households wanted homes facing each other without waiting through a full construction timeline. Working with Highland's inventory made that arrangement possible. The full example is in my Heritage Ranch guide.

Read the Heritage Ranch Story →

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions About New Construction in Sherman

Who are the best home builders in Sherman, Texas?

There isn't one builder that's best for every buyer. Compare the specific community, floor plan, included features, construction stage, warranty terms, and total cost. I help you narrow that comparison around your needs instead of choosing by brand name alone.

What new construction communities are in Sherman?

Bel Air Village, Heritage Ranch, and Sweetwater Springs are three communities covered in detail on this site. Each has different home choices and location tradeoffs. Start with their guides, then ask me about other options that fit your search.

How much do new homes cost in Sherman?

The August 2026 community guides on this site include examples below $300,000 and options in the $300,000 to $500,000 range. The price of an available home depends on its builder, homesite, features, and purchase terms. I'll check current options before we plan a tour.

Are Sherman builders offering incentives?

Offers vary by builder, address, lender, and closing date. Ask for the current written offer on the home you're considering, including any conditions. I can help compare those terms with the alternatives.

Do I need a Realtor when buying from a builder?

You can approach a builder without your own agent. Hiring a buyer's agent gives you someone to help compare options and represent your interests in the purchase. Contact me early so we can check the builder's registration policy.

Does it cost more to use a Realtor for new construction?

There isn't one answer for every transaction. Compensation is negotiable, a builder may contribute, and your written agreement determines any amount you owe. We'll review those terms together instead of assuming representation is automatically free.

Should I get an inspection on a new construction home?

I recommend an independent inspection. New construction can still have issues worth identifying before closing. Discuss timing, access, and appropriate inspection stages with the builder and your inspector.

Can a Realtor negotiate with a home builder?

An agent can help request and compare terms such as price, closing assistance, included features, or timing. What a builder will agree to depends on the home and its policies, and no particular discount is guaranteed.

What should I know before visiting a model home?

Contact your agent first if you want representation, and ask about the builder's registration policy. At the model, find out which finishes are upgrades, what the advertised price includes, and which incentives apply to the homes you could actually buy.

Which communities are best for relocation buyers?

Start with your daily destinations, budget, move-in deadline, and preferred home type. We can compare Bel Air Village, Heritage Ranch, and Sweetwater Springs, then broaden the search if needed. My Sherman city guide can help you understand the area before touring.

Looking for a new construction home in Sherman?

Tell me what you're looking for, your budget, and when you're hoping to move.

I'll help you compare communities, builders, and available incentives so you can figure out which options make sense. Call or text 903.267.9704.

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Amanda Phillips · Real Broker, LLC · Your Connection to the Sherman Community

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