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Perry Homes vs Highland Homes in Austin

Two Texas move-up builders, compared from the buyer's side

By William Zhang, Austin Realtor · Updated

The short answer

Perry Homes and Highland Homes are both Texas-based move-up builders in the Austin metro, roughly $400,000 to $900,000, often in the same master plans in Georgetown and Leander. Highland is known for above-average standard features and strong warranty scores. Perry is known for distinctive floor plans with high ceilings, and for being rigid about changes once you commit. Both negotiate mostly through closing costs and allowances rather than base price.

At a glance

  • Price range: both roughly $400K to $900K in the Austin metro.
  • Standard features: Highland's are above the market at the price point, particularly trim and cabinetry. Perry's strength is the plan library itself.
  • Changes: Perry is notably rigid once you are committed. Highland offers real structural options on most plans.
  • Build time: Highland's to-be-built timelines run longer than the volume builders.
  • Where they build: both have strong positions in the better north-metro master plans, including Georgetown and Leander.

Where Highland wins

More house as standard and a strong warranty track record. Highland is usually the better fit if you want to customize the plan, as long as you watch the design center spend, because the option list is long and good.

Where Perry wins

Floor plans with generous ceiling heights and natural light that many buyers fall for on sight. Perry suits buyers who find a plan they love and do not need to change it.

How to choose

Settle every change before you commit at Perry, because later is genuinely difficult. At Highland, ask for a design center allowance, which is the concession they approve most readily.

Both builders run year-end events with larger incentives than usual. Check the current offers before you decide, because the gap between them changes month to month.

I am a licensed Texas real estate agent, not an attorney. Nothing here is legal advice, and I do not interpret builder contracts, addenda or warranty terms — that is a real estate attorney's job, not mine. What I can do is represent you through the negotiation, the inspection and the walkthrough, and tell you when something belongs in front of a lawyer.

Answered

Is Perry Homes or Highland Homes better quality? ▾

Highland is known for above-average standard features and strong customer-satisfaction and warranty scores. Perry is known for its floor plans. Walk a completed home from each and hire a third-party inspector either way.

Which is more flexible on changes? ▾

Highland offers real structural options on most plans. Perry is notably rigid once you are committed, so settle every change before you sign.

Do Perry and Highland offer incentives? ▾

Both lean on closing-cost credits and allowances rather than price cuts, and both run year-end events. Check the current incentive pages for the latest terms in writing.

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Reviewed and updated October 5, 2026.