D.R. Horton Homes
Florida

Express Homes targets entry-level buyers with simpler floor plans and fewer standard features, typically priced in the $200s–$300s range. The flagship D.R. Horton brand is the mid-market line and covers most of the company's Southeast Florida communities. Typically $300s through $600s. Emerald Homes is the luxury tier, with larger floor plans, higher-end standard finishes, and pricing that starts in the $600s and often goes well past $1 million. All three brands include the Connected Home smart technology package as standard.

It's D.R. Horton's version of quick move-in inventory. Homes that are complete or near-complete at the time you sign. Unlike spec builds from smaller builders, DRH keeps a rolling inventory of finished or nearly-finished homes. For buyers who can't wait 12–18 months, this is a real option. The tradeoff is less customization. You're choosing from what's available rather than selecting every finish from scratch.

No, but they'll strongly encourage it. And sometimes offer closing cost incentives tied to using DHI Mortgage. You're always free to use an outside lender, and you should compare rates before committing. DHI Mortgage is competitive in some markets and on some products, but not universally. A buyer's agent can help you evaluate whether the incentive is worth it or whether an outside lender gives you a better overall deal.

Every D.R. Horton home in Southeast Florida comes with the Connected Home package as standard. Typically a Ring Video Doorbell Pro, a Honeywell Home smart thermostat, and a Kwikset smart lock. The exact devices vary by community and plan, so confirm the current package at the welcome center. It's included in the base price, not an upgrade.

Yes. D.R. Horton pays buyer agent commissions, so representation costs you nothing. The one requirement is that your agent must be registered before your first visit to the welcome center, DRH won't add an agent to the contract after the initial visit. If you've already toured without an agent, call us and we'll advise on options, but the earlier you register, the better.

D.R. Horton's standard warranty matches most national builders: 1-year workmanship warranty, 2-year systems warranty (plumbing, electrical, HVAC), and a 10-year limited structural warranty. The structural coverage is administered through a third-party warranty company. Read the warranty documents before closing. The process for filing claims has specific notice requirements.

Yes. D.R. Horton's American Hero Loyalty Program offers savings to active-duty military, veterans, reservists, National Guard, police, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, teachers, and healthcare professionals. Benefits vary by community and current promotion. Sometimes it's closing cost credits, sometimes design center dollars, sometimes a rate buydown when financing through DHI Mortgage. Ask the sales rep for the current offer in writing before you sign, and we can confirm whether you're getting the best available stack.

D.R. Horton is active in 16 Florida markets: Southeast Florida (Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade), East Florida, Jacksonville, Lake County, Manatee/Sarasota, Northwest Florida, Orange County, Osceola County, Panama City, Polk County, Seminole County, Southwest Florida, Tallahassee, Tampa, Volusia County, and West Central Florida. We represent buyers throughout our Pure Equity Realty service area: Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, St. Lucie, and Highlands counties.

D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE: DHI) operates four related businesses to streamline the new-home transaction: DHI Mortgage (in-house financing), DHI Title (closing services), DRH Insurance (homeowner's coverage), and the construction operation itself. Bundling can simplify closing and sometimes unlocks builder incentives, but you're never required to use them. Compare DHI Mortgage rates against at least two outside lenders, and shop your homeowner's insurance independently, Florida insurance pricing varies enormously between carriers.