Austin, Texas is a growing city that was already on the verge of expansion long before new business brought in a steady stream of relocation prospect and others looking for work. Boasting an increasing employment rate while other nearby cities loses jobs, Austin is rapidly becoming an up and coming city. As a result, the home selection in Austin is slightly competitive, but also luxurious and well-established. If you are looking to buy a new home in Austin, Texas, then take a look at some of the most popular builders and pre-built home sellers in the area.

David Weekley Homes ? Having been in business since 1976, David Weekley Homes knows the Austin area like no other. They operate in 15 cities in the state of Texas and also build new homes in 6 other states across the nation. Their company is established and prides themselves on taking care of their customers.

Bluffington Signature Homes ? This company is a locally owned home builder that gives 100% of their heart to Texas. Although they focus on 3 communities in Round Rock, Cedar Park, and South Austin, they have a great knowledge of the entire Austin area. They pride themselves on beautiful floor plans and solid craftsmanship. Since they are locally owned, they strive to bring a personal touch to every sale. Most of their homes are in the mid 200k range, but they have something for everyone.

Ryland Homes ? Ryland Homes have been in business since 1967 and have built over 275,000 homes across the country. They provide an experienced team of new home builders and skilled designers that will amaze you with quality and good design. They build homes in all price ranges, but specialize in residential communities.

Taylor Morrison ? Taylor Morrison build homes in 6 states across the country, but a majority of their business is done in Texas. Believe it or not, they've been building homes for over 100 years, so they are sure to know a thing or two about new home building. Their homes range from the mid 100k range to well over 400k and they sell homes in many areas within the greater Austin area.

Perry Homes ? Perry Homes build new homes in all parts of Texas, but they focus most of their business in the San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin areas. They are a Texas company and pride themselves on creating the perfect new home buying experience. They've got a great customer service team ready to help you with every step of the process. Their homes start around $200,000 and move into the $600,000 range.

If you are looking to buy or build a new home in Austin, then these companies might be the best place to start. Depending on your style, you might find that one of them fits your needs better than another, therefore I recommend that you check all of them out and visit their website to get current specials and listing information. All information is current as of Feb, 2009.