People who are considering luxury home construction in the Houston area discover that Sugar Land offers excellent advantages! The most recent information presented at the Houston Real Estate Symposium noted that the area is doing well, with home appreciation at 5-6% annually with the same income rate increase, while other U.S. cities hover around 18-20% with an income rate increase of only 4-5%.

But, home sales have slowed, and interest rates have increased. Although this paints a bleak picture, professionals do not believe these statistics will affect certain areas of Texas. Fort Bend County real estate, for example, is anticipating a great deal of growth and plans regarding public roadways, utility engineering, and chain store openings are underway.

Along with the expected increase in population and jobs are concerns about the housing market. It's believed that most relocating and inward-moving population will preserve the original architecture and wish to protect the environment. Therefore, resources and energy are being earmarked for remodeling and rehabilitating efforts.

Over 40% of current housing is at least 30 years old, so most will require cosmetic work at the very least. People moving into the area can move into a home as it already is, move into a home after remodeling to update it, or design and build their own home.

For those who plan on staying in the area for many years, building a Sugar Land new home is an excellent investment at this time. In addition to meeting specific needs and wants, newer homes often re-sell more quickly than older ones. With Sugar Land's median age in the late 40's to early 50's, an influx of population would, in all likelihood, maintain those statistics.

Potential Sugar Land buyers will have worked long enough to purchase homes which offer premium benefits, so a home that must be sold due to unforeseen circumstances should probably find an owner relatively quickly.

However, in the meantime, clients can enjoy many happy years as owners of custom homes in Sugar Land. Numerous builders have extensive experience in the area and will provide tours and references upon request. They have each built a following in major Texan cities and have contacts with professionals in all aspect of home building and design.

The following list is not all inclusive for Sugar Land custom home builders, but offers a starting point:

Tommy Bailey Homes-Mr. Bailey, a former President of the Greater Houston Builders Association, won the "Custom Builder of the Year" award in 1996, 1998, and 2000.

Courtland Building-Russell Bird is a 5 time winner of the Greater Houston Builders Association's prestigious PRISM award.

Steve Fuqua Homes originated in Sugar Land almost 30 years ago and has a long list of VIP clients. They focus on quality instead of quantity, winning the PRISM, Best Custom Home of the Year, and Best Custom Builder of the Year awards on multiple occasions.

Hann Builders-Stephen Hann has 20 years of experience in custom home construction, with the goal of making the process enjoyable and easy for clients.

Masterpiece Custom Builders-Gordon Boyle has succeeded in providing distinctive homes with "timeless architecture and expert craftsmanship" in the area for the last 20 years.

Newmark Homes-BUILDER magazine describes Newmark as "visionary" and it has won numerous awards for construction, customer service and design. It is among the top 15 builders in the USA for single-family dwelling construction.

Christopher Sims Custom Homes-Christopher Sims has been a winner of numerous industry awards in homebuilding since being established in 1998.

Trendmaker Homes has developed user-friendly floor plans, creating exciting and elegant living space, while offering many additional value-added services.

Tuscany Estate Homes - Lenny Dalton holds a masters degree from MIT and applies it building award winning homes over $1 million. His company works with "world class architects and Houston's best interior designers."

In addition, there are at least 2 other new home builders in Sugar Land itself:

Sterling Classic Homes belongs to the Certified Master Builder program and has grown steadily during the last 15 years, providing consistent customer satisfaction.
Perry Homes has three locations and has enjoyed an excellent reputation for the last 40 years throughout Texas. Perry home construction is widely respected for its quality as well as value.

Sugar Land's numerous luxury home builders can easily work within every customer's budget and wish list to provide the perfect dream home!