Jerry Wright Homes, Inc.

One thing you can always count on is that Texas weather will be fast changing, often unpredictable, and sometimes brutal. That just about describes the past two weeks we've been through in the Killeen Ft. Hood area.

We wrote about the unrelenting summer heat last year, and how we were looking forward to the first "cool" 80 degree days of fall. Relief from the heat was all that was on our minds! Regardless of the weather, though, we push on and keep the work going and the houses rolling along on schedule.. RIGHT?

Not so fast. After three days of below freezing temperatures last week, and after today's Arctic blast of 40 MPH winds, rain, ice and snow and 19 degree temperature blew through for a good part of the day, we think we are ready for spring.! No more bone chilling, teeth chatterin, foot freezin' weather, ok?

Texas is usually much milder and new home construction can continue throughout the winter months uninterrupted. These past two weeks have frozen the ground ( NOT normal here), broken water pipes, frozen water meters, and made a morass out of some of the construction sites. Not that we are complaining! Just saying that sometimes, Mother Nature gets the upper hand and all we can do is stand back and wait it out.

Looks like the wait is about over though. The Killeen area weather man says "WARMING TREND" through the end of the month. BRING IT ON! We're ready to get past this mess and get some home building done!

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Buying a new construction home from a Killeen Copperas Cove home builder is a bit different than buying an existing home. Here are some of the most popular questions Jerry Wright gets from buyers:


Can I make changes to a floorplan?
Absolutely! If you want to make minor changes to a plan prior to starting construction, just tell us! No charge for changes prior to construction!

Can I pick everything like tile, brick, granite, etc for my new home?
YES! When you build a home from the ground up, you certainly will select everything for your new home. Even if you are not in the area, we can send you photos of selections.

Will you send me pictures of my new home while it is under construction?
Pictures are good, but would video be better? We will always send you video updates along with regular photos so you can see the progress on your home!

How do you finance your homes?
Well, we don't finance our homes, BUT we can refer you to several very trustworthy local lenders who are very familiar with Jerry Wright Homes.

When can construction start on my home?
Construction will start just as soon as you are prequalified for a loan and you've signed your contract with Jerry Wright Homes!

How much deposit do I have to make to start building my home?
Jerry requires a $500 Earnest Money Deposit, which will be cashed and held by a third party title company during the construction period.


Were you thinking about some of these questions, too? Glad we got them answered! Call us today to find out more about Jerry Wright Homes, a Killeen Copperas Cove new home builder.


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February already! January was a really busy month at Jerry Wright Homes!

In the planning stages are two fantastic new homes for sale in Killeen TX in White Rock Estates. These two homes, located on Silstone Drive, will be beautifully upgraded with oil rubbed bronze lighting and plumbing fixtures, stepped up ceilings, under cabinet lighting, swing load garages, and many other gorgeous features you will love. Homes will be priced in the high $180,000's, and one new plan has THREE full bathrooms! Both homes will be approximately 2000 square feet and are designed as four bedroom plans. Expect to see construction start this month. Interested in living in White Rock Estates? You can customize these new homes with your choice of interior finishes, including granite and cabinet stain color if you hurry.

White Rock Estates is located in south Killeen, off Stagecoach Road, near Harker Heights shopping areas and Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir. If you want to live near the lake, this is the place for you!

Also coming up are three new homes for sale in Copperas Cove in House Creek North. Jerry has a Texas Plan, two of the VERY popular Retreat Plans and one Retreat Extended plan underway. There is still time to choose your carpet, tile, and granite, so call today to get on board for one of these new homes. House Creek North is located north of Copperas Cove, with very quick access to Ft. Hood via a back gate. Be at the main commissary in ten to fifteen minutes!

Jerry has two homes for sale in Trimmier Estates in South Killeen, Trimmier Estates is very convenient to all Killeen sports, recreation, shopping and the airport as well as a short commute to Ft. Hood. The Extended Texas plan is completed and ready for move in at 406 Leo Lane. The Retreat plan at 408 Leo is almost finished and this one has a fireplace. Trimmier Estates is just south of Stan Schlueter Loop, off Trimmier Road.

The biggest news is Jerry's acqusition of 23 lots near the new Texas A&M University Campus! Located in Cosper Ridge Estates off SH195, these new Killeen homes for sale will be attractive to buyers who will work at or attend the University, buyers who work in the Austin/Round Rock/Georgetown area, as well as to folks who work in the local area and would like to live just a bit out of the city. Construction in Cosper Ridge will start within the next two months, and you can choose your lot and plan and build from the ground up if you'd like a true custom home.

Need more information? Call Jerry Wright Homes at 254-290-4965 to find out more about new homes for sale in Killeen and new homes for sale in Copperas Cove.

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Buyers often ask themselves if they should use a REALTOR® or just work directly with the home builder when they are considering buying a brand new home in Killeen or Copperas Cove TX.   The main reason for this question, from a home builder point of view, may be that buyers expect that they will save money if they don't use a REALTOR.   Their thought is, if they work directly with the builder, and the home builder doesn't have to pay a realtor, they will get a better deal on the house.

The truth of the matter, at least at Jerry Wright Homes, is that the price is the same whether you use a REALTOR, or not.   And a good real estate agent who has plenty of experience dealing with new construction can be a great help to both the buyer and to the home builder.

When you are represented by a professional REALTOR, you have someone on your side who can advocate for you and watch out for your best interests.  The agent should be familiar with the Killeen Copperas Cove area home builders and can advise you about the pros and cons of each builder.   Your agent will also help guide you through the home buying and home building process, assisting you with everything from your financing to lot selection to closing.  

Your agent can point out which new home floor plans are best sellers (important for resale in the Killeen Copperas Cove area).   You should also discuss your interior color selections with your agent, as the agent knows the market and can suggest the color selections that will be best for resale.   An experienced agent will also point out things like the position of the house on the lot (will you have the hot, west summer sun shining on your patio?).    If you are not in the area while your home is being built, your agent can take pictures so you can keep up with the progress of your home (we also do this for buyers who work directly with us!), and your agent can be your eyes on the ground and report anything that looks unusual to the home builder.

There's a lot of value in the services you receive from an experienced REALTOR.  The professional advice could save you money now and in the future!  Since Jerry Wright Homes pays the agent's commission, jump on boad and take advantage of that, and find yourself an agent who will represent you in the purchase of your new home being built in Killeen or Copperas Cove TX.


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Yes, this fall weather IS a welcome change for homebuilders and their crews. After suffering through another miserable hot and dry Texas summer, it's a real pleasure to go out to the subdivisions and walk through the homes under construction without planning on going before the sun comes up. Your list of things to take is also a lot shorter!

Summer list of things to get together every day before going out in the heat:
Big Gulp? Check. Hat? Check. Extra shirt? Check. Big pickup with a great big air conditioner? Check and double check!

Seriously, the subcontractors endure the heat and the weather every summer and home builders should appreciate everything they do to keep the jobs moving along and every house on schedule. They start early in the morning in the summer to avoid the heat of the day. Then they are gone by noon or 2 in the hot afternoon - off to somewhere cool.

This cool, breezy, sunny, weather is good for everyone's spirits. Restores the soul and makes you forget that summer is just a few months away.

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