OMG- Westin/KB/Trendmaker and the list goes on..help! (Houston: sales, renting)

[Chicago_2_Houston]

HI
I recently relocated from Chicago and after renting for about 2 months I think it is time to consider buying. Considering westin homes, but not sure if they are reputed enough. Have read reviews online but they are very mixed, some people love their westin homes and others have had the worse experiences. Also, looked at trendmaker and KB. Please advise what I should do..once I decide on the builder I can narrow down the area. So far it is either Katy or Cypress.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
New2Houston

[Houston321]

Do a search on this forum, it seems like all we talk about is builders.

NO KB...are you crazy? Comparing KB to Trendmaker is like comparing a beat up moped to a Lexus.

A lot depends on your price point, but here are some good builders to start with

Weekley
Perry
Trendmaker
Highland
Village
Newmark
Partners in Building
Darling
Westport

[City Love]

It also depends on each individual subdivision. The homes are only as good as their head contractor. Some builders do have a better reputation than others.

Go to the individual neighborhood you like and ask the current neighbors what they think.

[AlexTx]

KB and Trendmaker in the same sentence?? That's a first.

Why not decide where you want to be then see who builds there? And consider resales also.

[descovy]

Originally Posted by AlexTx

KB and Trendmaker in the same sentence?? That's a first.

Why not decide where you want to be then see who builds there? And consider resales also.

I am assuming (since OP was looking at Katy) that maybe they were looking at the Martha Stewart KB in Woodcreek??... they're like $400k.

I remember going through the models... some unique designs, fun to look at, above my price range, but I just don't think I could trust KB to build a $400k home. I'd be interested to know how that collection in Woodcreek has held up, sales wise.

We have a Villiage Builder home... very happy with it... for us, good value for the money... a lot included that other builders called upgrades...

My neighborhood also has Trendmaker homes, I like them very much too, neighbors have good things to say.

Not a fan of Perry... basic box... build as big as you can vs as nice as you can. Also nickle and dime the upgrades. Plus IMO their "job built" kitchen cabinets are fugly... but that is just my taste.

I have several friends in Highlands homes and they are very nice too.

(This is all in the Cinco/Seven Meadows area in Katy)

Good luck!

[JustCinco]

Also need to check David Weekly homes, and Perry Homes if you want Luxury, but if you want affordable and good size home, be sure to also see Centex Homes.

[Chicago_2_Houston]

Thanks you all for your valuable feedback.

[Txgal33]

Originally Posted by AlexTx

KB and Trendmaker in the same sentence?? That's a first.

Why not decide where you want to be then see who builds there? And consider resales also.

That is what I was just thinking....

[Txgal33]

I would say Weekly, Trendmaker, Highland and Village not in any particular order. I actually like Village and Highland homes the best out of those and we owned a Weekly. Great house but these days they think highly of themselves. Small bedrooms and small closets. Village has some wonderful floor plans. Our fave is the Filmore and we looked at the Van Buren. Both great plans. Highland is super sweet. Love their staircases and uplighting outside of the home. We could not touch those though. Ended up in a close out Wilshire.

[stratfordspartans]

Originally Posted by JustCinco

Also need to check David Weekly homes, and Perry Homes if you want Luxury, but if you want affordable and good size home, be sure to also see Centex Homes.

"Perry Homes" and "Luxury" used in the same sentence?!