I don't know any particular builders to recommend but one recommendation might be to get your own attorney and not use the builders if you want independent advice, etc. A builders contract will be one sided in favor of the builder so review it carefully and make sure you understand it before you sign anything.
I've posted here before about lien issues (when a builder fails to pay subcontractors) - one thing that can be done is a judgment search on the builder to see whatg has been filed. Another issue that has come up recently is builders retaining mineral rights to the home. For instance, see this article:
State to press builder to return fracking rights to N.C. homebuyers - Local/State - NewsObserver.com
Certainly personal recommendations from satisfied customers are the best way which is what you are trying to do by posting here.
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