--- title: "10 Reasons To Build: Part 1" description: At John Houston Custom Homes, we want you to have the ultimate home-building experience. Learn some of the best reasons to build your dream home with us, from beautiful locations to custom design options. image: https://blog.jhoustonhomes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/1-15.jpg --- [![Sm-John Houston Homes Logo_COLOR-1](https://blog.jhoustonhomes.com/hubfs/Sm-John%20Houston%20Homes%20Logo_COLOR-1.png)](https://jhoustonhomes.com/) - [Sign In](https://jhoustonhomes.com/sign-in/) - [Register for Updates](https://jhoustonhomes.com/register-to-save-homes/) *Call Us Today 866-251-0910* *Call Us Today **[866.646.6008](tel:8666466008)*** - [Our Story](https://jhoustonhomes.com/our-story/blog-the-story/) - [Available Homes](https://jhoustonhomes.com/available-homes/all-available-homes/) - [Communities](https://jhoustonhomes.com/communities/all-communities/) - [Our Gallery](https://jhoustonhomes.com/our-gallery/) - [Realtor](https://jhoustonhomes.com/realtor/pre-register-clients/) - [Contact Us](https://jhoustonhomes.com/contact-us/schedule-appointment/) *Call Us Today **[866.646.6008](tel:8666466008)*** [![John Houston Homes Logo_COLOR-244x130px](https://blog.jhoustonhomes.com/hubfs/John%20Houston%20Homes%20Logo_COLOR-244x130px.png)](https://jhoustonhomes.com/) AddThis - [Our Story](https://jhoustonhomes.com/our-story/blog-the-story/) - [BLOG: The Story](https://blog.jhoustonhomes.com/our-story/blog-the-story) - [News & Announcements](https://blog.jhoustonhomes.com/news) - [Our Families](https://jhoustonhomes.com/our-story/our-families/) - [Our Partners](https://jhoustonhomes.com/our-story/our-partners/) - [Available Homes](https://jhoustonhomes.com/available-homes/all-available-homes/) - [Communities](https://jhoustonhomes.com/communities/all-communities/) - [Our Gallery](https://jhoustonhomes.com/our-gallery/) - [3D Model Home Tours](https://jhoustonhomes.com/our-gallery/3d-model-home-tours/) - [Model Home Photos](https://jhoustonhomes.com/our-gallery/model-home-photos/) - [Design Studio](https://jhoustonhomes.com/our-gallery/design-studio/) - [Realtor](https://jhoustonhomes.com/realtor/pre-register-clients/) - [Pre-Register Clients](https://jhoustonhomes.com/realtor/pre-register-clients/) - [Contact Us](https://jhoustonhomes.com/contact-us/schedule-appointment/) - [Schedule Appointment](https://jhoustonhomes.com/contact-us/schedule-appointment/) - [Financing](https://jhoustonhomes.com/contact-us/financing/) - [Warranty Requests](https://jhoustonhomes.com/contact-us/warranty-requests/) - [Careers](https://jhoustonhomes.com/contact-us/careers/) - [Sign In](https://jhoustonhomes.com/sign-in/) - [Register for Updates](https://jhoustonhomes.com/register-to-save-homes/) *Call Us Today **[866.646.6008](tel:8666466008)*** [Home](https://jhoustonhomes.com/) Our Story [BLOG: The Story](https://blog.jhoustonhomes.com/our-story/blog-the-story) 10 Reasons To Build: Part 1 ## 10 Reasons To Build: Part 1 Thursday January 11, 2018 ![10 Reasons To Build](https://blog.jhoustonhomes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/1-3.jpg) If you have not already heard it 100 times, Happy New Year, from John Houston Custom Homes!!!   It’s that time of year that we are motivated for change and a new start. Resolutions are made, goals are set, vacations get booked… we are all ready to make it the best year yet!    What are your New Year Resolutions and goals for 2018? Did you resolve to get organized? Plan to spend more time with family and friends or get healthier?     Believe it or not, a new John Houston Custom Home will help you accomplish these goals and more. Get organized with spacious floor plans, walk-in closets, and extra cabinet space. Large lots with flexible spaces, like media and game rooms, offer plenty of room to host every family get-together in 2018. And finally, you have room for that home gym that will help you get healthier this year. Then, you can relax in your beautiful master bathroom retreat. ![10 Reasons To Build](https://blog.jhoustonhomes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2-9.jpg)   Build with John Houston Custom Homes and you will not only have a beautiful home that you love, you will have the best experience possible. Plus, this time of year is perfect because the savings are amazing.   Let’s explore 10 reasons why you should build with us. We will discuss the first 5 today and the remaining on next week’s post. Let's get started!      Build with John Houston Custom Homes and you will not only have a beautiful home that you love, you will have the best experience possible. Plus, this time of year is perfect because the savings are amazing.   Let’s explore 10 reasons why you should build with us. We will discuss the first 5 today and the remaining on next week’s post. Let's get started! 1. **Building Lifelong Relationships**     Our team of builders, sales people, and architects understand that they are building more than just your home. It’s in our company DNA to not only want to build quality homes but to do life with our customers and the communities in which we build. While our homes may provide the foundation, it’s the relationships that make the difference.     The Gardners mentioned, “We not only built our dream home, we also feel like everyone that helped us in the process has become a part of our family.” ![10 Reasons To Build](https://blog.jhoustonhomes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/3-5.jpg) The Gardner Family   1. **Location, Location, Location**   At John Houston Custom Homes, we also understand the importance of building in the right areas with the best schools and easy access to major highways. With this in mind, we have strategically built all of our communities with your family, commute, and lifestyle in mind.  ![10 Reasons To Build](https://blog.jhoustonhomes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/4-2.jpg) 1. **Energy Efficiency** We know that energy efficiency is important to you. That’s why we build our homes with the top energy standards including Low-E windows, radiant barrier, 15 seer HVAC, R44 Attic insulation, sprinkler system rain sensor and so much more!   **![10 Reasons To Build](https://blog.jhoustonhomes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/5-78871.jpg)** 1. **The Style and Design You’ve Been Dreaming Of**   We offer a wide array of open concept floorplans with timeless features and current styles in mind. We have the dream home for you. Our plans offer something for everyone from new families to empty nesters and everyone in between. ![10 Reasons To Build](https://blog.jhoustonhomes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6-2.jpg) 1. **Design with You in Mind** Our [design center](https://jhoustonhomes.com/site/sections/34) houses all of today’s most sought after features and designs for you to choose from, which makes your home building experience truly one of a kind. Our experienced design team can help you navigate through all the options accessible to you, allowing you to create your dream home from the ground up.  ![10 Reasons To Build](https://blog.jhoustonhomes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/7-3.jpg)     Build a John Houston Custom Home with us in January, and you can receive up to $10,000 in Design Studio Upgrades. Although, the incentive varies for each [subdivision](https://jhoustonhomes.com/site/communities), we are talking major savings!!     Call us today to schedule an appointment and make all your New Home Resolutions a reality!   [![John Houston Custom Homes Dallas Fort Worth Waco Home Builder VIP List New Communities Floor Plans](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4662753/489e47d2-ffeb-43fa-a18d-fd7fb3d0a716.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4662753/489e47d2-ffeb-43fa-a18d-fd7fb3d0a716) ### Latest Posts - [S3\_Ep15\_We're Building Again! 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