Best Home Builders in Florida
Looking for a new home? Then a Florida home builder can give you the residential construction you’ve been dreaming of. New home construction is hot right now, and it’s not just because you get a brand-new, energy-efficient, and modern home — you also get the best choices.
In the current real estate market, there is an ongoing shortage of existing homes. Homeowners who bought at lower interest rates are not as willing to sell compared to the years 2020-2021. This means that a lot of the homes on the market that would normally be overlooked are becoming a buyer’s only options. Enter new construction to solve the problem!
New construction homes in Florida vs. Existing
When older homes often need new roofing, renovations, and extensive inspections to verify their value, new home builders are like a fresh breeze into the scene. Homebuyers who want the most for their money don’t need to think too hard about it: these homes already have the upgrades they want!
Why settle for an older home when you can get a brand-new construction home in the Sunshine State? And, if you do go this route, you’ll get an even better experience with an award-winning builder. Who are the best home builders who promise quality through their years of experience and excellent customer service? We’re about to let you know right now.
- Special thanks to Matt Derocher, one of our solutions experts at Marketplace Homes, for sharing his insights on the best builders we work with in Florida!
Short list of the best builders in Florida
After checking various sources like builder blogs and our new construction experts at Marketplace Homes, here is a short list of the best prolific builders in Florida.
- DR. Horton
- Mattamy
- Pulte
While there are many other great builders operating in the Sunshine State, these names tend to appear more often in searches for the best home builders in Florida. Also, depending on location, like Miami for example, you will find different builders taking the lead.
To find out which builder is the best for the area you want a home, speak with one of our experts today. Here are some top builders in Florida (in no particular order):
D.R. Horton
D.R. Horton has been building homes since 1978, “delivering the American dream” to countless families. Since 2022, it has also been America’s largest home builder. This construction company believes in “a vision of homeownership for everyone” and “a home for every stage in life.”
Its founder and chairman, Donald R. Horton, started building his first home in Fort Worth, Texas. Since then, he has grown his company to a leader in the home building industry. The secret to D.R. Horton’s success? Putting customer satisfaction first!
Marketplace Homes partners with D.R. Horton in Florida and many other markets nationwide. In Florida, we sell homes from D.R. Horton in Jacksonville, Ocala, and Gainesville.
Mattamy
Marketplace Homes is a proud partner of Mattamy, a new construction home company founded in 1978. Their credo is that they “believe helping to create the places you are proud to call home is noble and life-changing work.” This builder’s core values include teamwork, commitment, community, and sustainability.
If you work with us, you will find our Florida Mattamy listings in the Tampa and Sarasota markets. Currently, Mattamy is one of the largest privately owned builders in North America and a top-25 builder in the United States.
Pulte Homes
Pulte Homes is one of the brands of PulteGroup,® which was founded in 1950 by Bill Pulte. It’s quite active in Florida, mentioned frequently in top Florida builder lists. Today, the brand has constructed over 750,000 homes, making it the third-largest homebuilder in America. Marketplace Homes is also a partner with Pulte, serving a variety of markets across the country.
If you find a new construction home in Florida that is under construction with Pulte, please reach out to us. We can help you make an offer and show Pulte all our new construction programs that make it easier for homebuyers to buy a new construction home.
What if I want to work with another builder?
Don’t see a builder on this list that is actively building a home in Florida? Give us a call! We can still help you reach out to them. Just schedule a call with us and we can get the conversation started.
A Word from Our Real Estate Expert, Matt Derocher
“If you need to remove risk and uncertainty when purchasing a new construction home, Marketplace Homes is the brokerage for you. For example, if you need to sell your current home or exit a lease to buy a new construction home, we have created programs to help in these complicated situations.
“Right now, homes are on the market longer than before and inventory is growing. It’s getting more and more unpredictable how long it will take to sell your home. When lenders need a financial guarantee, such as funds from selling your current home, to approve a loan to build a new home, your best bet is to use an investment company like us.
“Our programs Guaranteed Purchase and Guaranteed Sale can give you access to an assured cash offer that lenders prefer before approving financing. Therefore, you don’t have to wonder when (or if) your home is going to sell while providing your lender a solid guarantee that you can sell your home to buy the new construction home.
Likewise, if you’re renting and want to take advantage of the interest rate buydowns and other incentives builders are offering right now, you don’t have to wait until your lease is over. Strike while the iron is hot and use our program Rental Guarantee, which ensures that we can get you out of the lease with at no cost to you.”
Best Builders in Florida
If you want to build a dream new construction home in Florida, then work with one of the best builders in Florida, work with us. Marketplace Homes has been an expert in new construction deals since 2002.
Our people know the industry very well and can give you excellent, informative service during the entire new construction buying process. For more information, give us a call today!
Alicia Persson is a Content Strategist SEO writer at Marketplace Homes, utilizing previous years of experience on real estate teams that specialized in investments and property management. Before she joined Marketplace Homes, she was also a freelance writer for 7 years, leading to a specialization in real estate and home living content for boutique digital marketing agencies. During her writing years, she learned the basics of SEO and gained experience writing for many different clients, making her versatile at creating diverse content.
She is a proud University of Virginia master’s graduate and enjoyed her undergraduate years at the University of Mary Washington. When Alicia is not writing, she plays keytar and sings in a local 90’s rock cover band, or she spends time with her amazing family.