A national production builder with 65+ years of history, active in east DFW's Rockwall County and Kaufman County corridors. An honest guide for families relocating to North Texas.
K. Hovnanian® Homes is the marketing brand of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: HOV), one of the largest publicly traded homebuilders in the United States. The company was founded in 1959 in Toms River, New Jersey, by Armenian-American immigrant Kevork S. Hovnanian and his three brothers, who pooled their savings and a $20,000 loan to start building affordable homes. The company expanded into Texas in 1973 and has been building there continuously ever since, making it one of the longest-tenured national builders in the state. In fiscal year 2025, Hovnanian Enterprises delivered 6,430 homes nationally with total revenues of $2.98 billion.
In the Dallas–Fort Worth market, K. Hovnanian operates as a production builder targeting move-up buyers in the $330k–$699k range. Their DFW communities are concentrated along the east I-30 and Rockwall County corridors, Forney, Fate, Wylie, and Heath, rather than the higher-priced northern Collin County suburbs where many competing national builders are most active. This east-DFW focus means families who are priced out of Frisco or Prosper often find K. Hovnanian's communities offer comparable plan sizes at meaningfully lower entry points, particularly in Forney's Gateway Parks community.
For relocating families comparing national volume builders, K. Hovnanian offers a distinct combination of east-DFW price accessibility, a publicly traded parent company's accountability infrastructure, and a dedicated online warranty management system. Here's what that means in practice:
As a NYSE-listed company (HOV), Hovnanian Enterprises publishes quarterly earnings, maintains formal investor relations, and operates under public company financial disclosure requirements. That doesn't guarantee construction quality, but it does mean the parent company has reputational and legal exposure beyond what a local or regional builder faces. For relocating buyers who can't visit communities in person during due diligence, the paper trail on a public company is more accessible than for a privately held builder.
K. Hovnanian operates a dedicated homeowner warranty portal at warranty.khov.com where buyers can submit service requests, upload photos, and track repair progress in real time, 24 hours a day, without waiting for a sales office to open. For families relocating from out of state who close and then return home before their warranty year is up, the ability to document and track issues remotely is a practical advantage over builders who manage warranty calls by phone or email only.
K. Hovnanian's current DFW communities are positioned in the east I-30 and Rockwall County growth corridor, specifically Forney (Kaufman County), Fate and Heath (Rockwall County), and Wylie (Collin/Rockwall county line). This corridor offers strong school districts at lower price points than north Collin County: Forney ISD, Rockwall ISD, and Wylie ISD all serve growing suburban families. Commutes to Downtown Dallas run 30–50 minutes depending on location and time of day.
K. Hovnanian currently builds in 4 DFW suburbs across 5 communities, all concentrated in the east DFW growth corridor along the I-30/Rockwall County and Kaufman County corridors. Click any suburb to read the full family profile, or search current listings directly.
The table below is generated from Kristen's ShowingNew portal data and refreshed each month. K. Hovnanian opens and closes communities as lots sell out, always verify current availability at khov.com/new-construction-homes/texas/greater-dallas-tx or browse the portal below.
Showing 5 communities, sourced from ShowingNew and last updated 2026-05-26. Additional communities may be available; browse the full portal for current listings.
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K. Hovnanian offers a 1-2-10 warranty, the same structure Texas law requires as a minimum, with year one described by the company as a "bumper-to-bumper" period covering virtually all defects discovered in the first 12 months. This is not a third-party warranty program; K. Hovnanian administers warranty claims directly through their own online portal. Read the full warranty documentation at khov.com.
| Coverage | Texas Legal Minimum | K. Hovnanian | What It Covers |
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| Workmanship | 1 year | 1 year ✓ | Described as "bumper-to-bumper", construction defects, finish issues, installation errors discovered in year one |
| Systems | 2 years | 2 years ✓ | Mechanical systems: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, water heater, defects in materials or workmanship |
| Structural | 10 years | 10 years ✓ | Foundation and load-bearing structural elements, note: K. Hovnanian's published warranty excludes damage from gale force winds and acts of nature from structural coverage |
Warranty claims are submitted through the online portal at warranty.khov.com. Homeowners create an account, submit a service request with photos and descriptions, and track repair status in real time. The company routes claims to their DFW warranty team, who schedule contractor visits. Based on BBB complaints filed against the DFW LLC, repair timelines have run 45 days or longer in some cases, a gap between online claim submission and actual repair completion that families should factor into their expectations, particularly for issues discovered late in year one.
K. Hovnanian's published warranty documentation explicitly excludes gale force winds and acts of nature from structural coverage, meaning storm damage, even if it reveals an underlying structural issue, may not be covered under the 10-year structural warranty. Standard exclusions also apply: normal wear and tear, cosmetic issues that arise after the first year, damage caused by the homeowner or their contractors, and settling that falls within accepted industry tolerances. Always read the full warranty document before closing and document any defects discovered during your pre-closing walkthrough in writing.
K. Hovnanian Homes scores a 89 (A) on our 100-point builder index. Here's what drives that score, and where relocating families should pay attention.
K. Hovnanian typically offers rate buydowns, closing cost credits, and flex cash, but the specific terms vary by community, change at phase closes, and are almost always tied to using their in-house lender K. Hovnanian American Mortgage (KHAM). No specific 2026 promotions were publicly listed on khov.com at time of research. Verify current offers directly at khov.com/new-construction-homes/texas/greater-dallas-tx before your visit.
K. Hovnanian has historically offered permanent or temporary interest rate reductions through KHAM. Builder Forward Commitments (BFCs), where the builder buys down your rate using their preferred lender, are a standard tool in their incentive toolkit. Confirm the buydown structure and actual rate with KHAM before signing.
Cash contributions toward buyer closing costs are typically tied to KHAM financing. The credit amount varies by community and phase. If you use an outside lender, published guidance indicates incentives may be reduced by an amount equivalent to 5% of the purchase price, compare the net cost carefully.
Some K. Hovnanian communities offer upgrade allowances or "flex cash" that can be applied toward design center selections (flooring, counters, cabinets, fixtures). These are most common at phase closes and end-of-quarter pushes when sales teams have inventory to move.
Important: Builder incentives are almost always tied to using their preferred lender. That's not inherently bad, sometimes the rate is genuinely competitive, but you should always get a competing quote from an independent lender first. A buyer's agent can help you compare the true cost of the deal across lenders.
As a DFW relocation specialist, Kristen regularly checks in with K. Hovnanian sales teams across communities to stay current on what's being offered, rate buydowns, closing cost credits, upgrade packages, and end-of-phase deals. Before you set foot in a model home, a quick call with Kristen will tell you exactly what K. Hovnanian is running right now in the communities that fit your budget and school zone. That's information the sales agent won't volunteer unless you ask the right questions.
Important, register before your first visit: If you walk into a K. Hovnanian model home without registering a Realtor's name, you may permanently lose the ability to have buyer's representation for that community. K. Hovnanian's sales agent works for K. Hovnanian. Call or text Kristen at (602) 405-4115 before your first visit and she'll make sure her name is registered so you have independent representation at no cost to you.
Across their current DFW communities, K. Hovnanian offers plans ranging from approximately 1,616 sq ft (Heath Golf & Yacht Villas entry-level) to 3,796 sq ft in larger move-up plans in Fate and Wylie. Bedroom configurations run 3–5 bedrooms; most DFW plans include 2–4 bathrooms. DFW base pricing (per ShowingNew data as of the most recent monthly update) ranges from $327,900 in Forney to $699,000 in Heath. Specific plan availability varies by community, check the community page at khov.com for current plan releases.
K. Hovnanian builds from a set catalog of floor plans, buyers choose from available plans within each community rather than designing from scratch. Structural customization (moving walls, changing room counts, altering the footprint) is generally not available once a plan is selected. Buyers can personalize their home through finish and upgrade selections made at the design studio, but the plan's layout is fixed at the time of contract. This is standard for national production builders and means K. Hovnanian homes are ready to move into on a more predictable timeline, but it is a material difference from semi-custom builders like Highland Homes, Drees Custom Homes, or David Weekley, where structural options are available before the foundation is poured.
K. Hovnanian operates a design studio for finish selections, flooring, countertops, cabinetry, tile, plumbing fixtures, and lighting. For relocating buyers who can't travel to DFW for in-person design appointments, the company has offered virtual design center options in some markets. Confirm with the community's sales team whether virtual appointments are available for the specific community you're considering, this is particularly important for buyers who plan to select finishes before closing remotely. The design center is typically scheduled early in the construction process, so buyers should plan accordingly once under contract.
K. Hovnanian's base specifications vary by community and plan series. Generally included at the base price level in DFW communities: hard-surface flooring in main living areas, granite or quartz countertops in kitchens, stainless steel appliances (range, dishwasher, microwave), and a standard landscaping package. Smart home technology packages have been part of K. Hovnanian's standard offering in recent years, though the specific included devices vary by community. Buyers should request the written specifications sheet for their plan and community, not just the model home finishes, which are typically upgraded well beyond base level and can create inaccurate expectations about what comes standard.
"K. Hovnanian makes the most sense for families relocating to DFW on a move-up budget who want the accountability of a publicly traded national builder but can't stretch to Frisco or McKinney prices. Their east DFW communities, especially Forney and the Rockwall County corridor, offer a genuinely different value proposition than what you'll find in north Collin County, and the school districts serving those communities are solid."
When I work with families who are comparing K. Hovnanian to other national builders in the DFW market, the conversation usually centers on two things: price point and warranty experience. On price, K. Hovnanian earns serious consideration, particularly Gateway Parks in Forney, where a 3,000+ sq ft home in the $400s is still achievable. That kind of space-for-dollar ratio doesn't exist north of the Tollway at comparable build quality. On warranty, I tell clients to go in with clear expectations: document everything at the pre-closing walkthrough, submit defects through the online portal the day you close, and be patient, the repair process can take longer than you'd expect for items submitted in year one.
For out-of-state buyers, the online warranty portal (warranty.khov.com) is genuinely useful, you can submit photos and track status without needing to be in DFW. That matters when you're managing a warranty claim remotely. What I watch for with K. Hovnanian is the incentive structure: their best deals are attached to using their in-house lender KHAM, and I always advise clients to get a competing mortgage quote before assuming the builder's package is the best net deal. Sometimes it is, sometimes the incentive math works out better with an outside lender, and sometimes it doesn't. That's a calculation worth running with help from an independent lender before you sign.
Bottom line: K. Hovnanian is the right fit for buyers targeting Rockwall County and Kaufman County new construction in the $330k–$699k range who want a nationally accountable builder, are willing to work within production floor plans, and can manage their expectations around warranty repair timelines. Call or text me at (602) 405-4115 before your first model home visit, I'll register my name so you have independent representation, brief you on current K. Hovnanian incentives, and make sure you're looking at the right communities for your family's school zone and commute.
K. Hovnanian Homes scores 89 (A) on our 100-point DFW builder index, driven by a strong A+ BBB rating, a TrustBuilder score of 4.3 out of 5.0 across 366 verified Dallas-area buyer reviews, and a 1-2-10 warranty that meets Texas legal minimums. As a publicly traded national builder (NYSE: HOV) in business since 1959, there is an established accountability structure and a documented complaint-resolution process. The main friction points in reviews and BBB complaints center on warranty repair timelines (45+ days in some documented cases) and finish quality variability, issues common to high-volume production builders but worth factoring into your due diligence. Hiring an independent inspector before your pre-closing walkthrough is strongly recommended.
Based on current ShowingNew portal data (updated monthly), K. Hovnanian's DFW communities range from approximately $327,900 at Gateway Parks in Forney to $699,000 at the Heath Golf & Yacht communities in Heath. The Forney entry point offers plans up to 3,164 sq ft starting in the $330s, one of the better space-for-dollar ratios currently available in new DFW construction. Fate's Monterra and Wylie's Kreymer at the Park communities sit in the $520s–$690s. Heath Golf & Yacht spans a wider range across two product lines: the Estates ($560s–$699k) and the Villas ($378k–$560k, with smaller plans from 1,616 sq ft). Prices fluctuate as lots are released and incentive packages change, always confirm current base pricing with the community's sales team.
K. Hovnanian currently has 5 active communities across 4 DFW suburbs, all in the east and southeast DFW growth corridor: Gateway Parks in Forney (Kaufman County), Monterra in Fate (Rockwall County), Kreymer at the Park in Wylie (Collin/Rockwall county line), and Heath Golf & Yacht Estates and Heath Golf & Yacht Villas in Heath (Rockwall County). The company's builder site (khov.com) lists additional active suburbs for future development; the communities above reflect active inventory per Kristen's ShowingNew portal at the most recent monthly data refresh. Community availability changes as phases sell out, verify current openings directly with K. Hovnanian.
K. Hovnanian offers a 1-2-10 warranty: a 1-year "bumper-to-bumper" workmanship period covering construction and installation defects, 2-year coverage on mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, water heater), and 10-year structural coverage on the foundation and load-bearing elements. The structural warranty excludes gale force winds and acts of nature. Warranty claims are managed through K. Hovnanian's own online portal at warranty.khov.com, not through a third-party warranty company. This warranty meets but does not exceed the Texas Residential Construction Liability Act (RCLA) minimums of 1/2/10. Full documentation is available at khov.com/why-khov/k-hovnanian-warranty.
You don't need one, but you should have one, and it costs you nothing extra. K. Hovnanian pays the buyer's agent commission; the builder price is the same whether you bring a Realtor or not. K. Hovnanian's sales agent works for K. Hovnanian, not for you. A buyer's agent reviews the purchase contract, explains upgrade pricing relative to market value, advises on lot selection, recommends independent inspectors, and represents your interests at the pre-closing walkthrough. If you visit a K. Hovnanian model home without registering a Realtor on your first visit, you may permanently lose the ability to have that Realtor represent you for that community. Call Kristen at (602) 405-4115 before your first visit, she'll register her name and brief you on current incentives so you're prepared walking in.
As a production builder, K. Hovnanian's DFW construction timelines typically run 8–12 months from contract signing to closing. Build time varies based on plan size, community lot availability, and current subcontractor scheduling in that corridor. Spec (inventory) homes, units already under construction or complete, are available in most K. Hovnanian DFW communities and can close in 30–90 days. As of the most recent ShowingNew data, Gateway Parks (Forney), Monterra (Fate), Kreymer at the Park (Wylie), and the Heath Golf & Yacht communities all had spec inventory available. Confirm with the community's sales team which homes are spec versus to-be-built and what the estimated completion date is before signing.
KHAM stands for K. Hovnanian American Mortgage, L.L.C., the company's in-house affiliated mortgage lender. K. Hovnanian ties its largest incentive packages (rate buydowns, closing cost credits, flex cash) to using KHAM. Published guidance indicates that if a buyer uses an outside lender instead of KHAM, incentives may be reduced by an amount equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. This is a meaningful number on a $500k home. That said, "tied to the preferred lender" doesn't automatically mean KHAM offers the best deal, sometimes the rate and fees are competitive, sometimes an independent lender beats the net cost even after the incentive reduction. The right approach: get a full loan estimate from KHAM, get a competing quote from an independent lender, and compare the total cost of borrowing side by side. A buyer's agent can help you read the incentive math correctly before you decide.
Kristen has helped relocating families navigate K. Hovnanian communities across DFW, from suburb shortlisting to contract review to closing day. Her representation costs you nothing on new construction, and K. Hovnanian's sales agent works for K. Hovnanian, not for you.
