Steven Tran Real Estate
Portland Metro + Southwest Washington

Buy New Construction With More Context

Compare active and upcoming new-home communities, builders, cities and the tradeoffs that matter before you walk into a model home. Availability, incentives and phases can change quickly, so every community below includes a verification source.

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75 communities tracked

Across 18 cities in the current guide. Community phases and incentives change frequently, so this page is intentionally date-stamped and source-linked.

Last verified: August 17, 2026

How to Think About It

Compare the Whole Purchase, Not Just the Base Price

New construction can solve real problems for buyers who want modern layouts, newer systems, lower near-term maintenance and the ability to select finishes. It can also introduce costs that are easy to miss when you focus on the advertised starting price: lot premiums, structural options, design upgrades, landscaping, window coverings, appliances, HOA dues and financing requirements tied to an incentive.

Community phase matters too. Buying early may give you more lot and design choices, but you may live around construction and have fewer resale comparables. Buying later can make the neighborhood easier to evaluate, while leaving fewer homesites or floor-plan choices. Quick-move-in homes can create another tradeoff: less personalization, but potentially stronger incentives and a shorter timeline.

I help buyers compare builders and communities side by side, understand what is actually included, evaluate incentives, review the practical differences between builder contracts, coordinate inspections where permitted, and think about the future resale story before committing.

Tradeoffs

Pros and Cons of Buying New Construction

There are real advantages, but the strongest new-construction decisions come from understanding both sides.

Potential Advantages

  • Modern building codes, systems and energy-efficiency standards.
  • Lower likelihood of major near-term replacement costs compared with an older resale home.
  • Builder warranty coverage, with terms that vary by builder and product.
  • Opportunities to personalize finishes, options and sometimes structural choices when buying early enough.
  • Builder financing or closing-cost incentives can materially affect the monthly payment or cash needed at closing.
  • Master-planned communities may include parks, trails and other planned amenities.

Potential Drawbacks

  • The advertised base price may not reflect lot premiums, upgrades and final design selections.
  • Construction schedules can change, especially for homes that have not reached later building stages.
  • Newer neighborhoods may have smaller lots, HOA rules or unfinished surrounding construction.
  • Builder contracts are typically written for the seller and may differ substantially from a standard resale contract.
  • Incentives may be tied to a preferred lender, title company or specific inventory home.
  • New homes still deserve careful walkthroughs and, where allowed, independent inspections.
Where Building Is Active

Cities With Current or Upcoming New Construction

These city links connect builder activity to the local market, neighborhoods and housing context already available on this site.

Vancouver16 communities tracked · View belowRidgefield9 communities tracked · View belowCamas7 communities tracked · View belowHillsboro7 communities tracked · View belowBeaverton5 communities tracked · View belowPortland5 communities tracked · View belowWilsonville5 communities tracked · View belowBattle Ground3 communities tracked · View belowForest Grove3 communities tracked · View belowGresham3 communities tracked · View belowHappy Valley3 communities tracked · View belowTigard3 communities tracked · View belowClackamas1 community tracked · View belowCornelius1 community tracked · View belowLa Center1 community tracked · View belowOregon City1 community tracked · View belowSherwood1 community tracked · View belowWashougal1 community tracked · View below
Builder Directory

Builders Active Around Portland & Vancouver

No builder is the right fit for every buyer. Compare product type, included features, community locations, design process, warranty terms and the specific home you are considering.

Toll Brothers

Luxury production and semi-personalized new homes across the Portland/Vancouver market, including communities in Portland, Camas, Washougal and Ridgefield.

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Holt Homes

Pacific Northwest builder with a broad mix of detached homes and townhomes across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

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David Weekley Homes

National builder with Portland-area communities ranging from attached homes to detached new construction, including active, closeout and coming-soon phases.

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Stone Bridge Homes NW

Oregon builder focused on semi-custom, Earth Advantage-certified homes in Portland-area communities.

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New Tradition Homes

Family-owned Southwest Washington builder with communities in Vancouver, Ridgefield, Battle Ground, La Center and nearby Clark County markets.

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Pahlisch Homes

Longtime Oregon and Washington builder known for master-planned communities, mixed home types and neighborhood amenities.

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Pacific Lifestyle Homes

Northwest builder with communities in Portland Metro and Southwest Washington, including customizable and quick-move-in options.

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Lennar

National homebuilder with new-home communities and move-in-ready inventory across major markets, including the Portland area when currently offered.

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Risewell Homes

Homebuilder active in Oregon and Washington with neighborhood, floor-plan and available-home information published through its regional home finder.

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D.R. Horton

Large national builder with Greater Portland communities, quick-move-in inventory and multiple home series across a range of price points.

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LGI Homes

National builder with Portland-area communities emphasizing move-in-ready homes, included upgrades and published community amenities and promotions.

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Chad E. Davis Construction

Forest Grove-based Oregon builder with current and upcoming communities across Washington County and other western Oregon markets.

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Manor Homes

Southwest Washington builder focused on thoughtfully designed new homes and communities in Vancouver, Ridgefield and nearby Clark County markets.

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Community Tracker

Current New-Build Communities

This is a curated guide, not a live inventory feed. Use it to identify where builders are active, then verify the exact phase, homesites, pricing and incentives before making a decision.

16 Communities

Vancouver

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9 Communities

Ridgefield

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7 Communities

Camas

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7 Communities

Hillsboro

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5 Communities

Beaverton

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5 Communities

Portland

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5 Communities

Wilsonville

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3 Communities

Battle Ground

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3 Communities

Forest Grove

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3 Communities

Gresham

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3 Communities

Happy Valley

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3 Communities

Tigard

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1 Community

Clackamas

1 Community

Cornelius

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1 Community

La Center

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1 Community

Oregon City

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1 Community

Sherwood

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1 Community

Washougal

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Availability changes fast. Builder community names, phases, prices, incentives, homesites and completion timelines can change without notice. This directory was last verified August 17, 2026. Always verify the specific home and current builder terms before relying on a listing here.
Buyer Representation

Where I Add Value in a Builder Transaction

The model home is designed to help you fall in love with the product. My job is to help you evaluate the transaction.

Compare Builders & Incentives

Look beyond headline incentives and compare the actual purchase price, lender terms, closing costs, included features and upgrade allowances.

Understand the Contract

Builder forms can have different deadlines, deposit rules, contingency structures and change-order procedures than resale contracts. I help you keep the practical obligations organized.

Independent Eyes on the Home

Coordinate inspections and walkthroughs when permitted, track incomplete items, and separate cosmetic punch-list work from issues that deserve more attention.

Control Upgrade Creep

Design selections are where budgets can move quickly. We can separate upgrades that matter to you from choices that may be expensive but difficult to recover later.

Think About Resale Early

Lot location, floor plan, parking, bedroom configuration, nearby future phases and community amenities all affect how a home may compete when you eventually sell.

Keep the Timeline Moving

Selections, financing, construction milestones, inspections and closing all have dependencies. I help keep the moving pieces visible instead of waiting for surprises.

Common Questions

New Construction FAQs

Should I talk to a broker before visiting model homes?

Yes, preferably. Builder registration and representation rules vary, and some builders want your broker identified early in the process. Connecting first also lets us compare communities before the sales-center experience starts driving the decision.

Are builder incentives always a good deal?

They can be valuable, but compare the full economics. A financing incentive may depend on a preferred lender, while a design credit may only apply to certain options. I like to compare monthly payment, cash to close and purchase price rather than evaluating the incentive in isolation.

Can I inspect a brand-new home?

Often yes, subject to the builder's contract and construction rules. New does not mean defect-free. The appropriate inspection timing depends on whether the home is complete, under construction or still pre-construction.

What should I budget beyond the base price?

Potential items include lot premiums, structural options, design upgrades, landscaping, fencing, window coverings, appliances, HOA dues, prepaid items and financing costs. The list varies significantly by builder and community.

Found a builder or community you want to tour?

Send me the community name before you visit. I can help you compare it with nearby options, review current incentives and make sure your representation is established correctly from the start.

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