When it comes to new construction, navigating builders, incentives, and neighborhoods can feel overwhelming. That’s where having an expert like Jonelle Pate, Certified New Home Specialist with B&J Co. | INC Realty, makes all the difference. Whether you’re searching “new home for sale Sherman,” “new homes for sale Van Alstyne,” or “Denison TX new construction,” Jonelle helps you buy a new home with smart strategy—matching your lifestyle, preferred community, and the best incentives available.

What Is a Certified New Home Specialist?

Jonelle’s certification signals rigorous training in construction processes, builder negotiations, financing options (including rate buydowns), and contract/legal nuances. That means you get a guide who understands the build—from site and floorplan selection through design choices, inspections, and closing—plus someone who can align the build a home timeline with the right lender programs and incentives.

Why Choose New Construction?

  • Special Financing & Rate Buydowns: Builders often offer below-market promotional rates through preferred lenders—saving thousands over the life of your loan.

  • Personalization: Choose your plan, elevation, and finishes so your home fits how you live.

  • Smoother Financing: Streamlined approvals with preferred lenders, often paired with closing-cost credits or rate buydowns.

  • Warranties & Lower Maintenance: New systems, new roof, and a builder warranty = fewer surprises.

  • Energy Efficiency: Modern codes and smart tech reduce monthly utility costs.

If you’ve been searching “houses for sale near me” or “homes for sale near me,” it might be time to go new construction—especially with today’s incentives.

Featured Builders & Current Offers

Highland Homes (Select North Texas Communities)

Current highlight: We’re seeing limited-time 4.99% fixed-rate promos advertised on specific Highland communities in North Texas. Exact availability varies by community and home; details change frequently and may be tied to using Highland HomeLoans on qualifying homes. Highland Homes

Where to look near you:

  • Heritage Ranch (Sherman, TX): 440-acre master-planned setting with parks, trails, ponds, and convenient access to US-75/US-82. Quick-move-ins and multiple lot sizes are typically available. Highland Homes+1heritageranchtx.com

  • Canyon Creek Estates (Sherman, TX): Boutique feel with quick access to shopping, dining, and schools. (Check Highland’s Sherman page for active inventory.) Highland Homes

  • Gateway Village – The Reserve (Denison, TX): Heavily treed, greenbelts, creeks, near Lake Texoma and Regional Health Park; zoned to Denison ISD. Highland Homes+1

  • Bel Air Village (Sherman, TX): 280-acre master-planned community with an event lawn, outdoor fitness, and dog park; quick access to US-75 and Herman Baker Park. Zillow

Tip: Because Highland’s promotions are community-specific and time-bound, Jonelle will verify the exact rate, APR, dates, and eligible homes before you write a contract.

Riverside Homebuilders

Rates Are Falling Fast: Riverside is currently advertising rates as low as 4.75% (FHA) as a limited-time special, alongside other incentive programs like Hometown Heroes and a Trade-Up/Trade-In option. Availability can depend on home, community, loan type, and closing timeline. riversidehomebuilders.com+2 riversidehomebuilders.com+2

Communities to watch near Sherman • Van Alstyne • Denison:

  • Nash Estates (Tom Bean, TX): Spacious lots and a small-town vibe, with easy drives to Sherman/Denison conveniences.

  • Liberty Pointe (Gainesville, TX): Modern layouts near schools, shopping, and recreation.

  • King Crossing Estates (Van Alstyne, TX): Upscale finishes, trails, and access to top area schools.

  • Grayson Ridge (Van Alstyne, TX): Thoughtful community design, parks, and outdoor living.

  • Creekview Addition (Van Alstyne, TX): Quiet, suburban living with quick highway access.

Jonelle will confirm which Riverside homes qualify for the 4.75% FHA and what it takes to lock the promo (preferred lender, contract and closing deadlines, etc.). riversidehomebuilders.com

How Jonelle Pate Gives You an Edge (B&J Co. | INC Realty)

  • Real Relationships with Builders: Early notice on quick-move-ins, lot releases, and incentive refreshes—often before they’re widely marketed.

  • Negotiation that Matters: From price and closing costs to structural options and design-center credits, Jonelle fights for the package that best fits your goals.

  • Process Management: Lot selection, plan fit, option strategy, inspections, walkthroughs—nothing falls through the cracks.

  • Hyper-Local Guidance: If you’re zeroing in on new home for sale Sherman, new homes for sale Van Alstyne, or Denison, TX communities, Jonelle maps commute times, schools, taxes, and resale considerations.

Next Steps: Let’s Build Your New-Home Plan

If you’re ready to buy a new home, tour quick-move-ins, or price out a build a home path with today’s incentives, reach out and Jonelle will:

  1. Shortlist the best-fit communities,

  2. Verify current promotions (rate, APR, deadlines, and eligible homes), and

  3. Coordinate private tours and a same-day numbers breakdown.

Call/Text Jonelle Pate: 469-879-1192 — B&J Co. | INC Realty

Important Notes on Incentives (Read This!)

  • Builder promos change quickly and can vary by community, homesite, floorplan, and close date.

  • Rates typically require using the builder’s preferred lender and meeting specific lock/close timelines.

  • Always review APR, points, and buydown structure with the lender; offers may be limited to select inventory and can end without notice. (Examples shown above are from current Highland and Riverside public pages and may differ by area.) Highland Homesriversidehomebuilders.com

Jonelle Pate, your trusted expert in new home construction, guiding clients with precision and care.