WHAT ZILLOW WON’T TELL YOU
New Construction vs. Resale — 2026
With Austin Point and many other new communities launching in 2026, families face a real choice. Here’s what the numbers actually look like.
THE HONEST COMPARISON
Side by side, category by category.
Timeline & Process
Cost & Negotiation
Neighborhood & Lifestyle
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The number that shocks every family moving to new communities.
MUD Districts (Municipal Utility Districts) are special taxing zones created to pay for new community infrastructure. They are common in brand-new master-planned communities — and most buyers don’t find out about them until they’re already in contract.
On a $600,000 home, a 0.5% MUD rate difference = $3,000/year — or $60,000 over 20 years. Ask before you fall in love.
Which is right for your family?
Choose NEW CONSTRUCTION if…
- You have 6–12 months of flexibility
- You want to customize your finishes
- Builder incentives pencil out for you
- You're comfortable betting on a vision
Choose RESALE if…
- Your kids start school this fall
- You need to close in 30–60 days
- You want proven schools & community
- You want full negotiating leverage
Not sure which is right for you?
I’ll run the real numbers for your specific situation — new construction and resale — side by side.
“Someday is the most expensive word in real estate.”
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The first conversation is free. The clarity it brings is the thing you’ve been missing.
Text Me — (281) 512–2551