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Buying a D.R. Horton home

A publicly traded national homebuilder headquartered in Arlington, Texas. It builds under the D.R. Horton name and also under the Emerald Homes, Express Homes and Freedom Homes brands.

Independently sourced. iNIAZ is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by D.R. Horton, Inc.. This page is written for buyers from public sources, and D.R. Horton has not reviewed it. For current communities, prices and incentives, contact the builder or visit its website (opens in a new tab).

Company facts

About D.R. Horton

Company
D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE: DHI)
Headquarters
Arlington, Texas
Brands
D.R. Horton, Emerald Homes, Express Homes, Freedom Homes
Affiliated mortgage company
DHI Mortgage (with affiliated title services)

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Before you sign

What to ask D.R. Horton

Questions for the sales team, and to have answered in writing. They are general; every community and contract differs.

  • Which brand is building the home, and whether included features or warranty terms differ by brand.
  • Whether financing incentives apply to FHA or VA loans as well as conventional loans.
  • The full price sheet for the specific home and lot: base price, lot premium, options and upgrades.
  • Which incentives apply to this home, what each requires, and when each expires.
  • Whether any incentive depends on using the affiliated lender or title company, and what changes if you use your own.
  • The deposit schedule, design-selection deadlines, and when each payment becomes non-refundable.
  • How the estimated completion date can change, and what the contract says about delays.
  • Your right to independent inspections (pre-drywall and final) and the walkthrough process.
  • The warranty document itself, before you sign.

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