In efforts to try to streamline information and incentives being offered by the different homebuilders in the Nashville area, I’m compiling a list of known and current incentives from the builders on their new homes. The information, depending on when it is read, may also be outdated. And, by no means, is the list exhaustive, but it is a work in progress and will be updated as I receive more information.

Drees Homes

About the TN New Home Builder

Drees Homes has recently introduced DreesSpace, which is a signature floor plan that promotes spaciousness, openness and flow. Many homes offer vaulted ceilings with a wall of windows to create a more spacious feel in the family room. Kitchens tend to be open and combined with the family and breakfast rooms. They attempt to create a larger master bedroom with vaulted ceilings and a sitting room. And they may customize a bonus room for buyers.

Builder’s communities include: Gallatin, TN - Fairvue Plantation; Franklin, TN - 3 Hurstborne Park subdivisions, Abington Ridge; Brentwood, TN - Inglehame Farms; Nolensville, TN - 4 Burkitt Place subdivisions; Nashville, TN - Brookview Forest, Stonecreek Park and Breckston Park; Hendersonville, TN - The Hunt Club, Autumn Creek; Hermitage, TN - Cobblestone Landing; Mt. Juliet - Providence;

Current Incentives

Drees Homes is currently offering a home theater promotion. With any build to order contract you will receive a custom designed home theater, with a value of more than $19,000. This home theater would include:

  • Wall Mounted cinema screen with ceiling mounted from projector or plasma television
  • 5.1 Surround sound system, including 5 speakers and 1 subwoofer
  • Audio/video receiver, amplifier and progressive scan DVD player
  • LCD Screen custom programmed remote control

Or if you do not care for the home theater, you can choose to have $19,000 in options chosen in the Drees Design Center for your new home.

Ford Custom Classic Homes

About the TN New Home Builder

Primarily in Williamson County, TN, this Tennessee home builder offers grand southern-style homes to classic European Architecture. They claim architectural distinction with a focus on quality and value for custom luxury homes. They were awarded Best of Show for their Italian-villa style 2006 Parade of Homes submission in Annandale.

Builder’s communities include: Franklin TN - The Highlands at Ladd Park, Westhaven, The Gates at Carlisle ; Thompson Station - Canterbury; Nashville, TN - LaurelBrooke; Brentwood, TN - Annandale and Windstone;
Current Incentives

For the 4 homes currently available in the Canterbury Subdivison, they are offering $20,000 in upgrades. For any pre-sale homes, they are offering $10,000 in upgrades.

For spec homes in the Highlands at Ladd Park, they offer $15,000 for upgrades on spec homes.

Southern Accent Homes

About the TN New Home Builder

This builder’s communities reside in Spring Hill, TN at the Chapman’s Retreat Community.

Current Incentives

A $10,000 summer incentive is being offered to be used towards price reduction, closing costs, appliances, hardwood, etc. Also, in partnership with Mortgage Investor’s Group, a $1,500 incentive is being offered when you use Francisco Pinzon & Mortgage Investors Group as a lender. I do not think this applies only towards Southern Accent Homes though.

John Maher Builders
About the TN New Home Builder

This builder’s communities reside in Spring Hill, TN at the following four locations: Wade’s Grove, Wakefield, Newport Crossing and Williams Park. John Maher Builders was recognized as a Nashville Business Journal’s 20th Annual Best in Business Awards winner and received 3 2007 Showcase of Homes awards. They primarily build affordable luxury homes and townhomes.

Current Incentives

An approximate 2.5% buyer incentive (for a $399,900 JMB Home) on new contruction (just under $10,000) to use towards closing costs or upgrades.

Clark and Howell
About the TN New Home Builder

Clark and Howell emerged in 2007 from a partnership between Stones River Homes and J.O. Clark Construction. They have built over 1,000 homes and offer affordable luxury type homes.

This builder’s communities reside in three counties (Rutherford, Sumner and Williamson) at the following locations: Rutherford County - Berkshire, Berkshire The Villages, Berkshire Winslow Park, Fleming Farms, Hidden Hills, Huntington Place, Jamison Downs, Liberty Station, Marymont Springs, Rockvale Meadows, Stonewood, The Cloister, The Reserve, Three Rivers, Weston Park; Sumner County - Autumn Creek, Fairway Farms, Island Brook, The Hunt Club; Williamson County - Historic Franklin, King’s Chapel

Current Incentives

They are offering a $10,000 builder closing cost incentive when their preferred lender and title company is used on select homes.

Charles Raines Construction
About the TN New Home Builder

Charles Raines is a single family homebuilder in Spring Hill, TN for the Whispering Woods and Westview subdivisions.

Current Incentives

The builder will pay $5,000 towards buyer’s closing costs if they use their preferred lender. (Ask me about who it is). The builder is also giving a $1,000 gift card to either Lowe’s, Badcock Furniture Store or Bear Creek Gardens at closing if contracted in October.

Other Information

If you know of any other incentives being provided out there, please let me know. I will continue to update this post as I find more relevant information and I welcome your feedback with more insight or general comments as well. Of if you are a Nashville area homebuilder and want your new homes added to this list, send me the information to post.
To inquire about any of these homes or any other new or existing homes in the Nashville area, please call me at 615-739-2944, email me at denawilliams@realtracs.com or visit my website at http://homenashvilletn.com

As a Realtor for Keller Williams, I am constantly receiving information from home builders and other agents in regards to incentives and other offerings many times before the word hits the streets, so let me do the legwork for you and help you find your new or previously owned home!