40-foot homesites
The entry point, with Lennar collections from the low $200s, David Weekley's Meadow Collection from $277,990, and Perry Homes 40-foot plans from about $310,000.
Active new builds
Buy a new home in The Grand Prairie and keep the commission
The Grand Prairie builders pay your agent's commission. TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of whatever incentives the builder offers. On a $375,000 home in Hockley, Texas, that's about $6,250 back at closing.
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Your The Grand Prairie savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $375,000 home
- +$6,250
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $6,250
What to know before buying in The Grand Prairie
The Grand Prairie is EMBER's 1,730-acre master-planned community in Hockley, northwest of Houston near US 290, with about 6,000 homes planned at build-out. It held its grand opening in April 2024, and builders sold 639 new homes in 2025, ranking it #17 nationally on RCLCO's year-end list and #15 on John Burns' list. It added 259 sales in the first half of 2026, #35 nationally and #6 in Houston.
About 450 acres are set aside for parks, including the 70-acre Lake Ember, one of four paddle-friendly lakes, and The Overlook, a 40-foot hill with views across the community. Two amenity complexes opened in May 2026: The Sundancer, with a 6,700-square-foot lakeside clubhouse, two pools, a splash park, and a zipline playground, and The Starlight, a 3.6-acre complex with a lap-lane pool, pickleball courts, and a playground. More than 7 miles of trails connect the neighborhoods.
For buyers, seven builders and homesites from 40 to 70 feet put a wide range of homes in one place. Prices, lot sizes, and incentives differ from one builder to the next, and the water district rate for each lot belongs in your math. A local buyer's agent can compare them side by side and negotiate with the builder you choose.
- 1,730
- Acres
- 6,000
- Homes planned at build-out
- 639
- New homes sold in 2025
- 2023
- Year homebuilding started
- Mid $200s to $700s+
- New home prices
- School districts
- Waller ISD
- Property tax
- About 3.3% combined
- HOA dues
- About $1,200 a year
- Master developer
- EMBER
Stack your rebate on top of The Grand Prairie builder incentives
Most buyers walk into a model home and take the builder's deal as offered. The cheapest house in the neighborhood comes from layering three savings.
The builder's incentive
The Grand Prairie builders advertise rate buydowns, closing-cost credits, and design-center allowances. Those stay yours when you buy with TurboHome.
Your TurboHome rebate
Builders pay the buyer's agent commission. We keep a flat fee and credit you the rest at closing, about $6,250 on a $375,000 home.
What we negotiate on top
Lot premiums, upgrade pricing, and discounts on finished spec homes. Builders rarely offer these to buyers who don't ask.
- Home price
- $375,000
- Builder-paid commission (3%)
- $11,250
- TurboHome flat fee
- $5,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $6,250
Example at a 3% builder-paid commission. Builders set their own buyer-agent compensation, and your rebate is confirmed in your written buyer agreement and on the closing statement.
Unlock your $6,250 rebate at closing
Plan with 3% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$375,000
*Estimate based on 3% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$6,250
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $375,000 home price and 3% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $11,250
- TurboHome flat fee
- $5,000
- Estimated rebate
- $6,250
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $375,000
$6,250
TurboHome
your rebate
$0
Buying without an agent
no rebate
Buying through the builder's sales office alone returns no commission to you. Builders set their own buyer-agent compensation, so confirm it before you sign.
How we negotiate with The Grand Prairie builders
TurboHome agents work with new-construction buyers all the time. We know where builders have room to move, and the builder's sales rep works for the builder.
Spec homes priced to move
A finished home that sits costs the builder money every month. We look for inventory that has lingered and push for a lower price or a bigger credit.
Lot premiums and upgrades
Premiums for lake, greenbelt, and cul-de-sac lots are often negotiable, and design-center upgrades carry a markup. We ask for both before you sign.
Incentives without lender lock-in
Many incentives require the builder's preferred lender. We have you get an outside quote so you can see what the incentive is really worth.
Timing the ask
Builders work toward quarter-end and section close-out targets. We time offers to the moments a sales office most needs a contract.
Contract review
Builder contracts are written by the builder. We go through deposits, construction delays, and warranty terms with you before you commit.
Independent inspections
New does not mean flawless. We recommend a third-party inspector at pre-pour, pre-drywall, and the final walkthrough.
Builders selling in The Grand Prairie
- David Weekley Homes
- Lennar
- Perry Homes
- Shea Homes
- Sitterle Homes
- Village Builders
- Westin Homes
Builder lineups change as sections open and sell out. Ask us who is selling now and which builders have move-in-ready homes.
Register us before your first model home visit
Many builders only pay a buyer's agent who is with you, or registered, on your first visit to their sales office. Walk into a The Grand Prairie model home alone and the builder can decline to pay agent commission. Without it, there is no TurboHome rebate.
Tell us which builders and models you want to see. We register you first, so every incentive and your rebate stay on the table.
Where to buy inside The Grand Prairie
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
45-foot homesites
Village Builders plans from about $310,000 and Westin Homes 45-foot plans from about $430,000.
Active new builds
50-foot homesites
David Weekley's Retreat Collection from $361,990 and Perry Homes 50-foot plans from about $400,000 to $530,000.
Active new builds
60- to 70-foot homesites
The largest lots, with Shea Homes from about $550,000, Westin Homes 60-foot plans around $600,000, and a newer David Weekley 60-foot section.
Move-up
Lake Ember and The Sundancer
The community's center, with the 70-acre lake, The Overlook hill, and the lakeside Sundancer clubhouse and pools.
Amenity hub
Model home park
The Welcome Center at 16507 Verbena Glen Drive sits in the model home park, the place to start a builder tour.
Model homes
What our local agents check in The Grand Prairie
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Get the water district rate for the lot
Builder figures put the combined rate near 3.3%, and one 2025 builder sheet lists Waller ISD, Harris County, HC MUD 576, and HC WCID 164 among the taxing entities. On a $375,000 home at 3.3%, that is about $12,375 a year before exemptions. We pull the taxing entities for each lot before you sign.
Confirm the Waller ISD campus
The Grand Prairie is zoned to Waller ISD, with students attending campuses in Waller such as I.T. Hollman Elementary. The district bought 15.3 acres in the community for a future elementary school. We confirm the zone for the exact address.
Compare builders by lot width
Seven builders sell on homesites from 40 to 70 feet, and the same budget buys very different homes across them. We line up base price, lot premium, and incentives for each before you choose.
Plan for HOA fees at closing
The Grand Prairie HOA, managed by CCMC, listed a $1,200 annual assessment in 2025, plus a $200 working capital fee and a $375 management fee at closing.
Start at the Welcome Center with your agent
Tell us before your first visit to 16507 Verbena Glen Drive so we are registered as your agent with every builder you tour.
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Real stories from real people who saved thousands with TurboHome.
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Tiffany Peng
Donny's helped us navigate a couple of issues that arose prior to closing, working closely with the seller and their agent to ensure everything continued to progress smoothly.
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Jay Patel
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Dustin Rosenberg
Awesome experience! We purchased a home quick and easy using Turbo Home. It cut down on so much time going back and forth. Quick, easy and efficient home buying!
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Sergio Rodriguez
Very pleasant experience, prompt response times to inquiries, and explanation of entire process. Highly recommend Kevin, Donny and Daniel and the rest of their team.
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Roberto Grijalba Garcia
Donny and the TurboHome team were responsive, knowledgeable, and friendly. They helped us organize our own inspection after discovering major inaccuracies in the seller's disclosure packet.
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Rebbecca R.
Their team is incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive. They made everything so much easier and stress-free. Highly recommend!
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Polo Green
Donny helped me navigate a few addendums and successfully extended closing when needed, ensuring everything went smoothly.
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Wilmer Tejada
I like the business model of TurboHome. The whole process was extremely easy and I felt a lot more comfortable working with them (no pressure) than a traditional agent.
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Tiffany Peng
Donny's helped us navigate a couple of issues that arose prior to closing, working closely with the seller and their agent to ensure everything continued to progress smoothly.
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Jay Patel
Kevin was great to work with and exceeded our expectations. The credit we received from the buyers agent commission helped tremendously with our closing costs as well.
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Dustin Rosenberg
Awesome experience! We purchased a home quick and easy using Turbo Home. It cut down on so much time going back and forth. Quick, easy and efficient home buying!
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Sergio Rodriguez
Very pleasant experience, prompt response times to inquiries, and explanation of entire process. Highly recommend Kevin, Donny and Daniel and the rest of their team.
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Roberto Grijalba Garcia
Donny and the TurboHome team were responsive, knowledgeable, and friendly. They helped us organize our own inspection after discovering major inaccuracies in the seller's disclosure packet.
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Rebbecca R.
Buying in The Grand Prairie: common questions
Yes. When the builder pays buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $375,000 home with 3% compensation, that is $11,250 minus a $5,000 flat fee, or a $6,250 TurboHome rebate. Your lender confirms how the credit is applied.
More Houston communities with new homes
The same rebate and builder negotiation apply in every community we cover.
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Tamarron new homes
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Bridgeland new homes
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Anniston new homes
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Meridiana new homes
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Sienna new homes
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Written by Lucas Beard. Reviewed by Jake Shuler, Texas Realtor® License #674075. Updated October 2026.
Sources
- The Grand Prairie: New homes in Hockley
- The Grand Prairie: Top MPC in Hockley (Jan 2026)
- The Grand Prairie: Two new amenity centers now open (June 2026)
- The Grand Prairie: RCLCO mid-year 2026 ranking
- EMBER: Projects
- Sitterle Homes: The Grand Prairie community info sheet (Apr 2025)
- The Michael O'Neal Group: The Grand Prairie community guide (builder prices, taxes)
Prices, taxes, HOA dues, and builder lineups change. Confirm current figures with the builder and your title company before you sign.
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