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Looking to build?

Save Your Way When You Build!

This month when you build with Drees Custom Homes and finance with First Equity Mortgage, you can save from $25,000 up to $100,000 to apply to structural upgrades, design center selections or flexible financing.* Imagine getting the home of your dreams with the options you want like hardwood floors or designer finishes. Chef-inspired kitchen on your wish list? The experts in the Drees Custom Homes Design Center can help make it happen. Ask your market manager for details.


Need to move now?

Rates starting at 4.625% (6.714% APR) your first year!**

If you're looking to buy now, we have quick move-in homes available in communities throughout Austin with great mortgage rate incentives. You could qualify for a great low rate starting at 4.625% (6.714% APR) your first year!


How does a 2-1 buydown work?
Year 1

Enjoy payments based on an interest rate 2% lower, 4.625% (6.714% APR), than your locked-in rate.

Year 2

Your rate is 1% lower, 5.625% (6.714% APR), helping you save on your mortgage payment.

Year 3-30

Pay your original locked-in rate - 6.625% (6.714% APR) - still a great deal!


Contact a Drees Market Manager today! Don't wait, both promotions end September 30, 2026.


*Up to $100,000 incentive is valid on firm, non-contingent purchase agreements in select Austin communities accepted between September 1-30, 2026, when buyer finances with First Equity Mortgage, Inc. Amout of incentive varies by community and floor plan. Promotion may be used towards Drees Design Center selections or flexible financing with First Equity Mortgage Inc. This incentive is not available with other promotions or discounts and is subject to change or withdrawal without notice. Incentive may not be substituted for cash. Excludes homes built by the Elevate by Drees Custom Homes division.

**Advertised interest rate of 4.625% (6.714% APR) is valid only on firm, non-contingent purchase agreements for eligible, owner-occupied quick move-in homes accepted by Drees Custom Homes in the Austin area, September 1-30, 2026, and close by October 31, 2026, with First Equity Mortgage Inc. With the advertised rate, borrower payments for the first year will be based on an interest rate of 2% below the current market rate. The second year’s payments will be based on an interest rate 1% below the current market rate. In years 3-30, payments will be based on the original locked-in rate. For example, in the first year, borrower payments will be based on a 4.625% interest rate (6.714% APR), second year 5.625% interest rate (6.714% APR), then 6.625% interest rate (6.714% APR) for the remaining 28 years. The APR does not consider any other loan specific finance charges buyer may be required to pay. Example shows a 30-year conventional loan for an owner-occupied home with a sales price of $700,000, 760 credit score and 20% down payment. Subject to standard qualifications and credit approval. Government and adjustable-rate mortgages are not eligible. The 2-1 buydown option is available on Jumbo loans but at a different interest rate. Excludes homes built by the Elevate by Drees Custom Homes division.

First Equity Mortgage Inc. is an Equal Housing Lender licensed by the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage, License #SML; NMLS #21157 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org), and is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Drees Company located at 211 Grandview Drive, Suite 102, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017. Buyer is not required to finance through First Equity Mortgage Inc. to purchase a Drees Custom Home; however, buyer must use First Equity Mortgage Inc. to take advantage of advertised incentives. Consumers wishing to file a complaint against a mortgage banker or a licensed mortgage banker residential mortgage loan originator should complete and send a complaint form to the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705. Complaint forms and instructions may be obtained from the department's website at www.sml.texas.gov. A toll-free consumer hotline is available at (877) 276-5550.