This week’s Greater Charlotte builder deals

Verified against official builder pages on November 5, 2026. Focus is on closing credits, price cuts, and clear terms. Where a rate example appears, the loan type, fixed period, APR (when published), and builder-lender conditions are included. Ricky / Southend Financial does not offer these builder rates.

Important: Offers apply to select homes, change without notice, and may require the builder’s affiliated lender and/or title company. Confirm with sales before touring or contracting. Recheck every number the day you act on it.

D.R. Horton Rate example

FHA/VA 5/1 ARM 4.750% (FHA 6.602% APR / VA 6.208% APR)

Communities: Cardinal Creek & Kingman Townhomes (Charlotte); Oak Grove Hill (Huntersville); Avalon of Gastonia (Gastonia); Sanctuary at Southgate (Indian Trail).

Terms: Contract on or after 9/21/26; close by 12/31/26. Must use DHI Mortgage. Certain homes only; incentive funds can run out; may not combine with other offers.

Source: drhorton.com — Cardinal Creek · Checked Nov 5, 2026

D.R. Horton Rate example

Conventional 7/6 ARM 5.500% (6.570% APR)

Communities: Same Charlotte-area communities as above (select NC homes).

Terms: Contract on or after 10/27/26; close by 12/31/26. DHI Mortgage required; borrower pays a 0.125% discount point (seller incentive may cover it). Certain homes only.

Source: drhorton.com — Oak Grove Hill · Checked Nov 5, 2026

D.R. Horton Credit

Build-on-your-lot: design credit + closing-cost help

Community: Sanctuary at Southgate, Indian Trail (Union Co.).

Half off up to $20K in design credit, plus up to $20K toward closing costs ($10K with any lender + up to $10K more with DHI Mortgage).

Terms: Contract on or after 2/2/26; close per contract. Credit cannot reduce price; unused credit is forfeited.

Source: drhorton.com — Sanctuary at Southgate · Checked Nov 5, 2026

Lennar Rate example Contract by Nov 8

Black Friday: FHA 5/1 ARM 3.990% (7.053% APR), fixed 5 years

Communities noted: The Vines (Charlotte), Redhawk (Belmont), Shannon Woods (Maiden); Roselyn home (Lancaster, SC).

Terms: Sign 11/2–11/8/26; close and fund by 11/24/26. Lennar Mortgage required. 680+ credit score, 3.5%+ down, owner-occupant, FHA loan limits. Limited funds; cannot combine with other promotions.

Source: lennar.com — Black Friday promo · Checked Nov 5, 2026

Pulte Price cut

$15,000–$45,000 “in Savings” on select QMIs — Riverstone, Monroe

Shown as was/now pricing on listed quick move-ins. No end date posted; subject to prior sale.

Source: pulte.com — Riverstone · Checked Nov 5, 2026

Pulte Price cut

About $35,000 in savings on select QMIs — Galloway Towns, Charlotte

Example listing noted: Lot 212 at $419,960 (was $454,960). QMI pricing; no end date posted.

Source: pulte.com — Galloway Towns · Checked Nov 5, 2026

Pulte Other

Extra $2,000 off for Hometown Heroes

Communities noted: Parkside Crossing (Charlotte), Elmbrook (Matthews), Michaux Gardens (Belmont), Galloway Towns, Riverstone.

Eligibility: Active teachers, nurses, EMS, police, firefighters, active and retired military. Banner also references builder-paid closing costs / below-market rates on eligible homes without a stated amount or date — confirm with Pulte sales / Pulte Mortgage.

Source: pulte.com — Parkside Crossing · Checked Nov 5, 2026

Meritage Homes Credit Contract by Nov 15

Up to $30,000 Flex Cash for rate and/or closing costs

Area: Charlotte-area eligible homes (banner noted on Russell Grove, Charlotte 28213).

Terms: Contract accepted 11/2–11/15/26; close by 12/20/26. MTH Mortgage and Carefree Title required. Lender-tied credits capped at 3% of base price plus lot premium. Amounts vary by home.

Source: meritagehomes.com — promotion 10077261 · Checked Nov 5, 2026

Taylor Morrison Price cut

QMI price cuts — often $40K–$66K on listed homes

Examples checked: Indian Trail Townhomes (~$49,865); Senata at Research Park, Charlotte (~$51K–$58K); Ridge at Sugar Creek, Indian Land SC (~$66,239); Coves on Lake Wylie Towns (~$40,165); Stafford at Langtree, Mooresville (~$37,120); Tramore, Harrisburg (~$27,475); Terraces at the Exchange, Indian Land SC (~$20,000).

Terms: Must close by 12/31/26. Any lender or cash. Not valid on contracts before 11/1/26. Buyer cannot pick options. Some listing savings exceed the $50K headline — read each home’s price.

Source: taylormorrison.com — Charlotte promotions · Checked Nov 5, 2026

Taylor Morrison Rate example

Select QMIs: Conventional 7/6 ARM 4.25% / 5.49% APR

Banner also references 3.25% in year 1 via temporary buydown (first-year rate only).

Terms: Contracts 11/1–11/30/26; close by 12/31/26. Pre-apply with Taylor Morrison Home Funding; use seller-chosen closing agent. Seller pays up to $7,000. Owner-occupied conforming loans only.

Source: taylormorrison.com — Make Moves Charlotte · Checked Nov 5, 2026

Taylor Morrison Rate example

To-be-built: 30-year fixed 5.49% / 5.60% APR

Extended 9-month lock at select communities.

Terms: Contracts 11/1–11/30/26; close by 7/31/27. Taylor Morrison Home Funding required. Seller pays up to $6,000. $225K minimum loan.

Source: taylormorrison.com — Make Moves Charlotte · Checked Nov 5, 2026

Taylor Morrison Other

Up to 1 year of HOA dues paid (up to $2,772)

All Charlotte-area communities (per promo page). Contracts 10/1–12/31/26; close by 9/30/27. Any lender or cash.

Source: taylormorrison.com — Make Moves Charlotte · Checked Nov 5, 2026

M/I Homes Rate + credit Contract by Dec 1

Home Sweet Savings: rate examples + up to 3% toward closing

Examples: 5.25% / 6.039% APR 30-year FHA, or 4.875% / 5.763% APR 7/6 ARM, plus up to 3% of base price toward closing costs.

Communities listed: Amber Glen (Locust); Annsborough Park & Piper Landing (Concord); Bellamore (York, SC); Boulder Ridge (Gastonia); Canterbury Station (Wingate); Emerson Glen (Kannapolis); Laurelbrook (Sherrills Ford); Spring Grove & Whitaker Pointe (Huntersville); Willoughby Park (Monroe).

Terms: Contract by 12/1/26; close by 12/31/26. M/I Financial required. Apply within 48 hours; primary residence; FHA needs 640+ score. ARM is QMI-only. Select homes.

Source: mihomes.com — Home Sweet Savings 2026 · Checked Nov 5, 2026

Mattamy Homes Credit Contract by Nov 15

To-be-built: up to 4% of purchase price toward closing or a buydown

Communities: Bratton Pointe, Blair Place, Waxhaw Landing, Westfall.

Terms: Contracts 10/1–11/15/26; close by 4/30/27. Pre-apply with Mattamy Home Funding; use seller’s closing agent.

Source: mattamyhomes.com — to-be-built promo · Checked Nov 5, 2026

Mattamy Homes Credit Ends Nov 6

Design: 50% off design options (caps by community)

Up to $30K (Westfall $25K packages only; Bratton Pointe & Waxhaw Landing $20K). Same four to-be-built communities.

Terms: Contracts 10/1–11/06/26 — scheduled to end Nov 6. Any lender or cash. Close by 4/30/27. Recheck with sales if still live.

Source: mattamyhomes.com — to-be-built promo · Checked Nov 5, 2026

Eastwood Homes Credit

Big Red Bow: up to $5,000 toward closing costs

Communities listed: Ashton Park (Monroe); Blythe Mill Townhomes & Rone Creek (Waxhaw); Carrington; Harrisburg Village Townhomes; Robinson Oaks (Gastonia); Enclave & Meadows at Laurelbrook (Sherrills Ford); Waterford Commons (Rock Hill, SC).

Terms: Contracts by 12/31/26; select homes; preferred lender required; cannot combine. Page also mentions below-market rates without stating the rate — confirm with Eastwood sales. (Page header date typo noted in research; terms cite 2026.)

Source: eastwoodhomes.com — Big Red Bow Charlotte · Checked Nov 5, 2026

LGI Homes Rate example

FHA/VA 5/1 ARM 4.99% (5.864% APR) + builder-paid closing costs

Community noted: Ascot Woods, Charlotte 28215 (near Mint Hill), plus national event framing.

Terms: Select inventory; sign and close by 12/20/26. Must use LGI’s affiliated mortgage broker; closing-cost help needs affiliated broker + preferred title (amount not stated). Limited funds.

Source: lgihomes.com — incentives · Checked Nov 5, 2026

David Weekley Homes Other

$2,500 Hometown Heroes flex dollars — Westwood Reserve

Medical, fire, police, teachers, military (with proof). Purchase 10/1–12/1/26; close by 12/31/26. Using dollars for closing costs requires Grace Home Lending.

Source: davidweekleyhomes.com — Hometown Heroes · Checked Nov 5, 2026

Not listed this week as verified community offers: True Homes, Centex, Tri Pointe (Ellis Townes terms dated Jul–Sep 2026), and several third-party aggregator claims. See prior research notes before quoting those on camera or in marketing.

Want help comparing a specific home’s incentive package? Request current deal guidance or email ricky@southendfinancial.com.