Your Step-By-Step Guide to Building a New Home in DFW

Building a new home is an incredibly exciting journey, and at Riverside Homebuilders, we strive to make it as seamless and enjoyable as possible. From selecting the perfect community to officially breaking ground on construction, our step-by-step process ensures that you are supported every step of the way. Read on to take an in-depth look at what you can expect when you build your new home in the Greater DFW area with our team. 

1. Finding the Right Community

The first step in your home building journey is selecting a community that fits your lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for a home close to a nearby city or prefer a rural setting with an expansive acreage, we have a range of options to fit your needs. Our interactive website and dedicated online sales counselors are here to help narrow down your search and find the perfect location for you. 

2. Selecting Your Floor Plan and Features

Once you’ve chosen your ideal new home community in DFW, our community sales team will guide you in selecting the right floor plan and structural features that match your exact needs. With many floor plans available, you’ll have the flexibility to choose a layout that complements your lifestyle. Some of our customizable options include:

• Various front elevation styles such as ranch, farmhouse or brick/stone exteriors.
• Different porch and patio configurations.
• Bedroom and bathroom modifications.
• Study or flex room additions.
• Game or media rooms for added entertainment space.
• Enhanced laundry room storage and sink options.
• Garage modifications, including side entry, a third-car garage or a Texas-size garage in select communities and floor plans. 

3. Choosing Your Ideal Homesite

After deciding on your floor plan, the next step is selecting your ideal homesite. Do you envision living in a quiet cul-de-sac, a spacious corner lot or more of a private property? We offer a variety of homesites within all of our new home communities in DFW, and our team will help you determine which one best suits your preferences and needs. 

4. Securing Your Home

Once you’ve chosen your floor plan and homesite, it’s time to secure your home by signing a contract with your sales team. Our contract process is designed to be straightforward and informative, providing you with clear construction expectations and guidance on the next steps in your home building journey. 

5. Personalizing Your Home with Design Selections

A major highlight of building your new home in DFW with our team at Riverside Homebuilders is our design selection process. At our state-of-the-art design showroom, you’ll work with our certified home designers to see a wide range of interior and exterior options. See your options up close, compare materials side by side and capture photos for inspiration. Our showroom experience ensures that you can visualize every detail, making it easier to create a home that reflects your unique style.

6. Preparing for Construction

Once your design selections are finalized, our team begins a series of behind-the-scenes steps, including:

• Ordering professionally designed plans, electrical drawings and roofing dimensions.
• Preparing foundation schematics and material calculations. 
• Developing a site plan and securing necessary permits from local municipalities. 
• Coordinating with the construction team to ensure everything is in place before building begins. 

This phase can take up to two months as we meticulously prepare every detail for the start of construction. 

7. Breaking Ground and Building Your Home

Now for the most exciting part—breaking ground on your new home! Our construction team receives your start packet and meets with you and your sales team to review all of the final details before pouring the foundation. This meeting ensures that everything on paper aligns with your vision, including design selections, structural adjustments and electrical layouts. 

From there, our team works diligently to construct your home with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Before you know it, you’ll be stepping into the home you designed and watching your vision become a reality. 

Your Vision, Your Home, Your Way

For a limited time*, our team at Riverside Homebuilders is excited to offer the Your Vision, Your Home, Your Way incentive to help bring your new home in DFW to life. When you finance your home purchase with our preferred lender, you’ll receive $2,500 toward closing costs and a $10,000 design center allowance to put toward upgrades and customizations that make your home uniquely yours. 

Welcome Home

At Riverside Homebuilders, we take pride in making your home building experience smooth, transparent and enjoyable, and from finding the perfect community to moving into your new home, we’re here to support you every step of the way. If you’re ready to start your own home building journey with our team, give us a call at (817) 601-6230 or fill out our online form today. 

*Disclaimer: Incentives are subject to change without notice and availability. Incentive valid for homes contracted by 4/30/2025 and closed prior to 12/31/2025 and when using a preferred lender to finance purchase of a Riverside home. Incentive valid only for new contracts and does not apply to transfers, cancellations, or re-writes. Incentive is subject to change without notice. Must use design center allowance towards optional upgrades. Allowance will not result in a reduction of sales price if not used towards optional upgrades. Please contact a community sales representative for additional requirements for this incentive and specifics as to the product.