In today's Houston market, some new construction is priced below comparable resale homes. On this tour, Joyce shows a Westin Homes model that listed around $610,000, is now near $500,000 after a cut of almost $100,000, and can still be negotiated.
What Joyce actually showed on this tour
This is the third house in her series helping followers hunt bargains, and it is a Westin Homes plan. The layout is 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, about 3,000 square feet. She calls out the circular ceiling and spiral stair as the builder's signature, plus an office, a formal dining room, and a summer balcony.
- Downstairs has two bedrooms and high ceilings, which she says works for multi-generational living and later resale
- Kitchen cabinets, oven, and microwave are above a basic builder spec
- Primary bath has a freestanding soaking tub and separated vanities
- The upstairs adds a game room and a media room; two bedrooms share a bath
- Gutters wrap the house, and she points out an electronic cover for rain; Houston winters are mild enough that a fireplace is optional
Why would a new home be cheaper than a resale?
Joyce opens the video by saying this is a strong moment to look for discounts, especially on new construction, because some new-home prices are now below resale. On this house, the original price was about $610,000; after a cut of nearly $100,000 it is around $500,000, and she says a buyer who likes it can still ask for more.
Is the location locked to one community?
Westin Homes has multiple communities on Houston's west side. She tells viewers to pick the location that matches their commute and daily needs rather than treating this one model as a single-address deal.
How should a buyer use a discount like this?
Confirm the current builder price in writing, then walk the same plan in person. If this layout fits, start from current Houston listings and contact Joyce before assuming the internet price is the last number.
The buyers she is helping want it all at once: good looks, a larger layout, and a price that still works. This plan is her example that those three can line up on new construction right now.
Joyce Tang is a REALTOR® with eXp Realty LLC, serving Greater Houston, including Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress, Humble, and surrounding communities.