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Homeowner Tips

What to look for when buying a new house

When you’re shopping for a new house, it can be easy to fall down the rabbit hole as you search house after house and study floor plan after floor plan. There are so many things to consider, such as location, school zones, community amenities, and home builders.

Before you even look at houses and floor plans, a good place to start is with how much home you can afford. This can help you narrow down your search and determine your priorities. 

You can work with a real estate agent to help you determine how much you can afford to pay for a home, or try a home affordability calculator that can help you estimate your monthly payments. Be sure you leave plenty of breathing room for property taxes, homeowner association (HOA) fees, and unexpected expenses. It’s also a good move to get pre-approved for a loan up to a specific amount. The lender will look at your income, debts, and credit history.

Once you have a number in mind, then you can work through these tips.

1. Determine the Top Features You Want in a Neighborhood

To help you figure out the general location, start with what you’d like in a neighborhood. Do you want to live in a walkable neighborhood? What about safety? Do you want to be in a preferred school district or near specific schools?

Does anyone regularly commute to work or extracurriculars? That could be a factor in location. What about proximity to grocery stores, services, other retailers, and leisure activities?

2. Prioritize Your Top Home Features

Every homebuyer has their own priorities for what they want in a home. Some want a giant backyard while others would rather have a front porch. You can change a lot of things about a home, but one thing you can’t change is the amount of land. 

Another thing to think about is how many bedrooms and bathrooms you need—especially if you have children or expect frequent guests. Does someone work from home? They may want a floor plan with a home office. Do you often entertain big groups? Some floor plans are more conducive to large gatherings than others. What about smart home capabilities? This could play a factor in your decision. 

To avoid spending more than you want, create a list of “must-haves” and “nice to haves” to help you with your decisions. 

3. Plan for the Future

If you may want to have children in the future, consider a home with room to grow. While a two-bedroom may be all you need now, you may not want to move when you have children. Or perhaps, a parent or other relative will be living with you. If you’re thinking about adding a furry family member, a front and backyard may be a top priority. 

  1. Think about Maintenance and Upkeep

The newer the home, the less maintenance you will have. When you’re the first owner of a new home, you don’t have to consider the home’s maintenance history, as everything is in tip-top shape. But an older home will most likely need regular repairs and updates. Yards and flower beds also need regular upkeep. Consider if you want a smaller yard that just needs to be mowed every once in a while, or if you’d rather get to enjoy seasonal flower gardens and greenery, with a bit more upkeep?

Remember, you can update and change a lot of things both on the exterior and in the interior of a home, but the costs of changes can add up quickly. It’s easy to change the paint color, but not so easy to change the floor plan. 

Looking for a new home in Kyle? Crosswinds is a new master-planned community offering family-friendly amenities with beautiful homes from the area’s top builders. Meet the Kyle home builders or contact our Crosswinds team to start the journey to finding your dream home.

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Homebuilder

Find the Right Fit – Which Crosswinds Builder is the One for You?

We don’t know about other communities, but at Crosswinds, we don’t go for cookie cutter homebuilders! Each Crosswinds builder was chosen because there’s something about them that makes them exceptionally unique. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on their differences and why we love having them build our new homes in Kyle, TX.

Pacesetter Homes

Find the Right Fit – Which Crosswinds Builder is the One for You?

As part of QUALICO, Pacesetter Homes shares a rich history of over 65 years of homebuilding experience as one of western Canada’s most successful builders. Along with this international reputation, Pacesetter Homes has also won multiple awards for their home designs, quality construction and reliability. They’re also the only Crosswinds builder to build homes on our 40’ lots and 50’ lots. Our new homes in Kyle, TX from Pacesetter Homes start from the $210s.

Meritage Homes

Find the Right Fit – Which Crosswinds Builder is the One for You?

The thing that makes Meritage Homes such an immensely unique Crosswinds builder is their relentless efforts to create the most energy-efficient homes that still retain a high level of practical luxury. In fact, every year since 2013, Meritage Homes has won ENERGY STARÒ Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence and ENERGY STARÒ Leadership in Housing. On top of having remarkably energy-efficient homes, Meritage Homes also includes their M.Connected HomeÔ Automation Suite to every single one of their new homes in Kyle, TX. The new homes at Crosswinds from Meritage Homes are on our 50’ lots and start from the $210s.

Highland Homes

Find the Right Fit – Which Crosswinds Builder is the One for You?

First and foremost, what makes Highland Homes unique from the other homebuilders is that they’re the only Crosswinds builder that’s building on our 60’ lots. Aside from that, Highland Homes has also been a six-time winner of the People’s Choice Builder of the Year Award. The new homes in Kyle, TX from Highland Homes start from the $240s on the 50’ lots and $250s on the 60’ lots.

While each of the homebuilders at Crosswinds are unique, the one thing they all have in common is that they build truly breathtaking homes. We’re so pleased to have them building our new homes in Kyle, TX and we’d love to show you around their model homes. Contact Crosswinds today to schedule a time for a community and model home tour.

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Homebuilder

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

New year, new home? Our master-planned community has so many new homes in Kyle, TX from our three remarkable homebuilders that are just waiting for you and your family to move in! Here are all the currently available new homes at Crosswinds.

About Highland Homes

Started in 1985 by brother and sister Rod Sanders and Jean Ann Brock, Highland Homes is employee owned and has built a reputation for creating spectacular homes that seamlessly fit into any family’s lifestyle. They have won numerous awards, including winning the People’s Choice Builder of the Year award every year since 2011. If that weren’t enough, they’re also touted for their extremely energy-efficient methods of construction and even continual home operation.

Highland Homes 50’ Lots

Highland Homes is offering 11 wonderful floorplans on Crosswinds’ 50’ lots, ranging from the one-story, 1,843-square=foot Glenhurst to the two-story, 2,843-square foot Wakefield. You and your family will have plenty of options when choosing the house that’s perfect for you. As of January 12, there are 3 move-in ready homes available on their 50’ lots.

141 Starboard Lane

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

108 Starboard Lane

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

109 Starboard Lane

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

Highland Homes 60’ Lots

Highland Homes is also building on our 60’ lots. They have 8 floorplan options and 5 move-in ready homes available as of January 12. The floorplans you can choose from range from the one-story, 2,297-square-foot Milton to the two-story, 3,213-square-foot Roxburgh.

898 Nautical Loop

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

886 Nautical Loop

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

166 Nautical Loop

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

178 Nautical Loop

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

About Pacesetter Homes

Getting their start in 2007, Pacesetter Homes is a part of the QUALICO development and communities brand and recognized as the No. 6 fastest-growing private homebuilder in the country by Builder Magazine. The magazine also named Pacesetter in its top 100 Builders of 2016 list. They have a reputation for creating amazing homes that are built to seamlessly fit into every homeowner’s lifestyle.

Pacesetter Homes takes the time to ensure that every one of their new homes meets their high standards. Aside from their exceptional quality, one of the main reasons we chose Pacesetter Homes to build in our community was their dedication to providing a positive home buying experience. Their friendly staff is always there to answer any questions you may have before, during or even after buying one of their new homes at Crosswinds in Kyle, TX.

Pacesetter Homes Available at Crosswinds

As of January 12, Pacesetter Homes has 12 available new homes at Crosswinds.

681 Nautical Loop

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Thatcher floorplan
  • Available Now
  • $224,900
  • 1,252 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

680 Nautical Loop

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Trestle floorplan
  • Available Now
  • $234,900
  • 1,369 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

718 Nautical Loop

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Wright floorplan
  • Available Now
  • $249,900
  • 1,679 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms

525 Nautical Loop

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Wright floorplan
  • Available Now
  • $254,900
  • 1,679 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms

501 Nautical Loop

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Wright floorplan
  • Available Now
  • $254,900
  • 1,679 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms 

257 Knots Landing

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Chandler floorplan
  • Available January
  • $269,528
  • 1,705 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

153 Compass Lane

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Maybeck I floorplan
  • Available Now
  • $269,900
  • 2,216 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

533 Nautical Loop

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Architect floorplan
  • Available Now
  • $276,900
  • 2,043 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms

131 Compass Lane

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Faber I floorplan
  • Available Now
  • $284,900
  • 2,327 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms

543 Nautical Loop

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Faber I floorplan
  • Available Now
  • $284,900
  • 2,149 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms

About Meritage Homes

Meritage Homes has continuously exceeded the ENERGY STAR requirements for energy efficiency by including ENERGY STAR appliances and programmable thermostats. On average, their homes have a HERS score of 61, whereas most new homes score a 100. This means Meritage homes use less energy and save homeowners more money. As if their energy efficiency wasn’t enough, Meritage Homes has also made great strides towards home automation with the M. Connected Home Automation Suite, and they’ve received numerous accolades.

Meritage Homes 50’ Lots

Meritage Homes builds beautiful new homes at Crosswinds on the 50’ lots in our master-planned community. They’re offering 10 great floorplans ranging from the one-story, 1,409-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Milano floorplan to the two-story, 2,866-square-foot, 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom Genova floorplan. The homes range from low to mid-$200s. As of January 12, Meritage Homes has 11 available homes.

154 Tailwind Drive

new homes Kyle TX

  • The Milano floorplan
  • Available Now
  • $229,990
  • 1,425 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

349 Tailwind Drive

new homes Kyle TX

  • The Victoria floorplan
  • Available January 2018
  • $244,990
  • 1,700 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

830 Nautical Loop

new homes Kyle TX

  • The Victoria floorplan
  • Available Now
  • $259,990
  • 1,716 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

190 Tailwind Drive

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Napoli floorplan
  • Available Now
  • $249,990
  • 1,848 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

365 Tailwind Drive

Discover the Available New Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Somerset floorplan
  • Available February
  • $274,490
  • 1,900 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

172 Tailwind Drive

new homes Kyle TX

  • The Hudson floorplan
  • Available Now
  • $274,990
  • 2,144 square feet
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms

404 Tailwind Drive

new homes Kyle TX

  • The Hudson floorplan
  • Available February
  • $269,990
  • 2,144 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

818 Nautical Loop

new homes Kyle TX

  • The Hudson floorplan
  • Available Now
  • $269,990
  • 2,144 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

208 Tailwind Drive

Crosswinds Texas Homes

  • The Venice floorplan
  • Available Now
  • $259,990
  • 2,233 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms 

144 Tailwind Drive

Meritage Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Palermo floorplan
  • Available February
  • $280,490
  • 2,452 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms

164 Tailwind Drive

Meritage Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Genova floorplan
  • Available Now
  • $285,490
  • 2,866 square feet
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms

This is just the start of what is sure to be many and many more new homes at Crosswinds for 2018. To learn more about our master-planned community of new homes in Kyle, TX, contact us today. You can also connect with Crosswinds on Facebook and Twitter.

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Education

Top 4 Things to Know for First-time Homebuyers

For all those first-time homebuyers out there, it can be difficult when you’re starting your search for new homes in Kyle, TX when you don’t know what you don’t know about home buying. That’s why our master-planned community has put together this quick list for first-time homebuyers.

Top 4 Things to Know for First-Time Homebuyers

1. Start Your Search by Location

First things first, you want to start your search for a new home by location. If you’re trying to live in a larger city, such as Austin, it may be more beneficial for you to start your search with smaller surrounding cities. That’s the easiest way for you to find new homes in Kyle, TX and the other surrounding areas that will better fit your first-time homebuyer budget.

2. Calculate Your Possible Home Loan Mortgage

Once you’ve found a couple of homes that you like, it’s time to start preemptively crunching some numbers. This nifty home loan mortgage calculator from Realtor.com will help you to accurately estimate what your home loan mortgage payment will be every month.

3. ALWAYS have an Inspection

Even when it comes to our new homes in Kyle, TX, you should always have a home inspection! While all the exceptional homebuilders in Crosswinds have exemplary records of quality construction, having your own inspection done is always a smart move and will give you an extra level of peace of mind.

4. Start Gathering Your Documents Early

One of the biggest things first-time homebuyers don’t realize is how many documents they need to complete during the home buying process. You’ll need virtually everything from the last two years, including pay stubs, bank account statements, W-2s, tax returns, statements from current loans and credit lines and that’s just the start.

Being first-time homebuyers can be a little scary, but we hope this quick list will help you be a bit more prepared. If you’d like to learn more about our breathtaking new homes in Kyle, TX, please contact Crosswinds today to schedule your community tour.

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Homebuilder

Find Your Next Home with Pacesetter Homes Available at Crosswinds

If you’ve been on the hunt for the best new home in Kyle, TX, then your search is over! Our master-planned community has the most breathtaking homes, and today we want to shine the light on one builder’s inventory in particular – Pacesetter Homes. Here are the Pacesetter Homes currently available in Crosswinds.

About Pacesetter Homes

Getting their start in 2007, Pacesetter Homes is a part of the QUALICO development and communities brand and recognized as the 6th fastest-growing private homebuilder in the country by Builder Magazine. The magazine also named Pacesetter in its top 100 Builders of 2016 list. They have a reputation for creating amazing homes that are built to seamlessly fit into every homeowner’s lifestyle.

Pacesetter Homes takes the time to ensure that every one of their new homes meet their high standards. Aside from their exceptional quality, one of the main reasons we chose Pacesetter Homes to build in our community was their dedication to providing a positive home buying experience. Their friendly staff is always there to answer any questions you may have before, during or even after buying one of their new homes in Kyle, TX.

Pacesetter Homes Available at Crosswinds

As of November 9, Pacesetter Homes has 11 available homes.
710 Nautical Loop
Pacesetter Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Thatcher floorplan
  • Available this November
  • $219,900
  • 1,252 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

509 Nautical Loop
Pacesetter Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Cooper floorplan
  • Available this November
  • $224,900
  • 1,381 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

697 Nautical Loop
Pacesetter Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Webber floorplan
  • Available this November
  • $229,900
  • 1,533 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

143 Compass Lane
Pacesetter Homes at Crosswinds

  • Available now – PENDING
  • $254,254
  • 1,405 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

501 Nautical Loop
Pacesetter Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Wright floorplan
  • Available now
  • $254,900
  • 1,679 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms

525 Nautical Loop
Pacesetter Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Wright floorplan
  • Available now
  • $254,900
  • 1,679 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms

121 Compass Lane
Pacesetter Homes at Crosswinds

  • Available now – PENDING
  • $264,900
  • 2,216 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

153 Compass Lane
Pacesetter Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Maybeck I floorplan
  • Available this November
  • $269,900
  • 2,216 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

533 Nautical Loop
Pacesetter Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Architect floorplan
  • Available now
  • $276,900
  • 2,043 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms

543 Nautical Loop
Pacesetter Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Faber I floorplan
  • Available now
  • $284,900
  • 2,149 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms

131 Compass Lane
Pacesetter Homes at Crosswinds

  • The Faber I floorplan
  • Available this November
  • $284,900
  • 2,327 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms

Come discover your dream home that is just waiting for you in our master-planned community. To learn more about our beautiful new homes in Kyle, TX from Pacesetter Homes, contact Crosswinds today.

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Homebuilder

Current Inventory for October

Are you and your family on the hunt for one of the many beautiful new homes in Kyle, TX? If so, you need to make your way over to our master-planned community, which has three amazing homebuilders: Highland Homes, Meritage Homes and Pacesetter Homes. Here’s a little about each builder and about their current inventory for October.

About Highland Homes

Started in 1985 by brother and sister Rod Sanders and Jean Ann Brock, Highland Homes is employee-owned and has built a reputation for creating spectacular homes that seamlessly fit into any family’s lifestyle. They have won numerous awards, including winning the People’s Choice Builder of the Year award every year since 2011. If that weren’t enough, they’re also touted for their extremely energy-efficient methods of construction and even continual home operation.

Highland Homes 50’ Lots

Highland Homes is offering 11 wonderful floorplans on Crosswinds’ 50’ lots, ranging from the one-story, 1,843-square-foot Glenhurst to the two-story, 2,843-square-foot Wakefield. You and your family will have plenty of options when choosing the house that’s perfect for you. As of October 18, there are 6 move-in ready homes available on their 50’ lots.

141 Starboard Lane

Crosswinds current inventory

154 Headwind Way
Crosswinds current inventory

126 Knots Landing
Crosswinds current inventory

108 Starboard Lane
Crosswinds current inventory

109 Starboard Lane
Crosswinds current inventory

118 Starboard Lane
Crosswinds current inventory

Highland Homes 60’ Lots

Highland Homes is also building on our 60’ lots. They have 8 floorplan options and 7 move-in ready homes available as of October 18. The floorplans you can choose from range from the one-story, 2,297-square-foot Milton to the two-story, 3,213-square-foot Roxburgh.

212 Nautical Loop
Crosswinds_10.19.17-07

222 Nautical Loop
Crosswinds current inventory

898 Nautical Loop
Crosswinds current inventory

886 Nautical Loop
Crosswinds current inventory

166 Nautical Loop
Crosswinds current inventory

178 Nautical Loop
Crosswinds current inventory

246 Nautical Loop
Crosswinds current inventory

About Meritage Homes

Meritage Homes has continuously exceeded the ENERGY STAR requirements for energy efficiency by including ENERGY STAR appliances and programmable thermostats. On average, their homes have a HERS score of 61, whereas most new homes score a 100. This means Meritage homes use less energy and save homeowners more money. As if their energy efficiency wasn’t enough, Meritage Homes has also made great strides towards home automation with the M. Connected Home Automation Suite, and they’ve received numerous accolades.

Meritage Homes 50’ Lots

Meritage Homes builds beautiful homes on the 50’ lots in our master-planned community. They’re offering 10 great floorplans ranging from the one-story, 1,409-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Milano floorplan to the two-story, 2,866-square-foot, 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom Genova floorplan. The homes range from low to mid-$200s. As of October 18, Meritage Homes has 10 available homes.

154 Tailwind Drive
Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Milano floorplan
  • Available December
  • $237,032
  • 1,400 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

113 Tailwind Drive
Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Victoria floorplan
  • Available November
  • $260,990
  • 1,700 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

830 Nautical Loop
Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Victoria floorplan
  • Available December
  • $261,119
  • 1,700 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

123 Tailwind Drive
Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Napoli floorplan
  • Available now
  • $250,990
  • 1,832 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

190 Tailwind Drive
Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Napoli floorplan
  • Available now
  • $255,990
  • 1,832 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

135 Tailwind Drive

Crosswinds_10.19.17-19 Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Somerset floorplan
  • Available now
  • $267,990
  • 1,900 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

172 Tailwind Drive
Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Hudson floorplan
  • Available December
  • $287,646
  • 2,128 square feet
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms

818 Nautical Loop
Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Hudson floorplan
  • Available December
  • $279,948
  • 2,128 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

208 Tailwind Drive
Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Venice floorplan
  • Available now
  • $265,990
  • 2,233 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2.5 bathrooms

164 Tailwind Drive
Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Genova floorplan
  • Available December
  • $290,364
  • 2,866 square feet
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 2.5 bathrooms

About Pacesetter Homes

Getting their start in 2007, Pacesetter Homes is a part of the QUALICO development and communities brand and recognized as the No. 6 fastest-growing private homebuilder in the country by Builder Magazine. The magazine also named Pacesetter in its top 100 Builders of 2016 list. They have a reputation for creating amazing homes that are built to seamlessly fit into every homeowner’s lifestyle.

Pacesetter Homes takes the time to ensure that every one of their new homes meets their high standards. Aside from their exceptional quality, one of the main reasons we chose Pacesetter Homes to build in our community was their dedication to providing a positive home buying experience. Their friendly staff is always there to answer any questions you may have before, during or even after buying one of their new homes in Kyle, TX.

Pacesetter Homes Available at Crosswinds

As of October 18, Pacesetter Homes has 11 available homes.

710 Nautical Loop
Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Thatcher floorplan
  • Available November
  • $224,989
  • 1,252 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

509 Nautical Loop
Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Cooper floorplan
  • Available November
  • $235,931
  • 1,381 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

697 Nautical Loop
Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Webber floorplan
  • Available November
  • $236,665
  • 1,533 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

143 Compass Lane
Crosswinds_10.19.17-27

  • Available now – PENDING
  • $254,254
  • 1,405 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

525 Nautical Loop
Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Wright floorplan
  • Available now
  • $267,173
  • 1,679 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2.5 bathrooms

553 Nautical Loop
Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Chandler I floorplan
  • Available now – PENDING
  • $269,266
  • 1,705 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

501 Nautical Loop
Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Wright floorplan
  • Available now
  • $270,423
  • 1,679 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2.5 bathrooms

533 Nautical Loop
Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Architect floorplan
  • Available now
  • $282,670
  • 2,043 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2.5 bathrooms

543 Nautical Loop
Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Faber I floorplan
  • Available now
  • $294,929
  • 2,149 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2.5 bathrooms

121 Compass Lane
Crosswinds current inventory

  • Available November
  • $296,047
  • 2,216 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

131 Compass Lane
Crosswinds current inventory

  • The Faber I floorplan
  • Available November
  • $298,441
  • 2,327 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2.5 bathrooms

These are all the great current inventory of our new homes in Kyle, TX. To learn more about our available homes and master-planned community, contact Crosswinds in Kyle, Texas today.

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Homebuilder

Find Your Next Home with Highland Homes Available at Crosswinds

If you and your family are searching for the perfect place to call home, make sure to take a look at our master-planned community. Crosswinds has beautiful new homes in Kyle, TX and our homes are built by three exceptional builders. However, we want to focus on the homebuilder that’s building beautiful homes on our biggest available lots – Highland Homes. Here are the Highland Homes available at Crosswinds that are just waiting for your family to move in!

About Highland Homes

Started in 1985 by brother and sister Rod Sanders and Jean Ann Brock, Highland Homes is employee owned and has built a reputation for creating spectacular homes that seamlessly fit into any family’s lifestyle. They have won numerous awards, including winning the People’s Choice Builder of the Year award every year since 2011. If that weren’t enough, they’re also touted for their extremely energy-efficient methods of construction and even continual home operation.

Highland Homes’ Model Home in Crosswinds

Before we dive into the different lot sizes, let’s talk about the gorgeous model home that you can come tour right now! The model home is the Dorchester – a one-story, 2,211 square foot home with an open floorplan, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a 2 car garage.

Highland Homes 50’ Lots

While all three of our homebuilders are building on 50’ lots, you’ll know which ones are from Highland Homes! They’re offering 11 wonderful floorplans for the 50’ lots, ranging from the one-story, 1,843 square foot Glenhurst to the two-story, 2,843 square foot Wakefield. You and your family will have plenty of options when choosing the house that’s perfect for you. As of September 21, there are six move-in ready homes available on their 50’ lots.

154 Headwind Way

Highland Homes

126 Knots Landing

Crosswinds_9.21.17-02
231 Windswept Way

Highland Homes

108 Starboard Lane

Highland Homes
109 Starboard Lane

Highland Homes
118 Starboard Lane

Highland Homes

Check Highland Homes’ website daily for 50’ Lot inventory updates!

Highland Homes 60’ Lots

Highland Homes is the only homebuilder at Crosswinds in Kyle, TX that is building on our 60’ lots. They have 8 floorplan options and six move-in ready homes available as of September 21. The floorplans you can choose from range from the one-story, 2,297 square foot Milton to the two-story, 3,213 square foot Roxburgh.

212 Nautical Loop

Highland Homes

222 Nautical Loop

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898 Nautical Loop

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Check Highland Homes’ website daily for 60’ Lot inventory updates!

We love having Highland Homes as a homebuilder in our master-planned community, and we’re certain that you’ll love their new homes in Kyle, TX too! If you’d like to learn more about the available homes in our master-planned community, contact Crosswinds today.

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Making Your Home a “Smart Home”

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Recent technological advancements have allowed us to make simple home improvements faster! By buying one or two gadgets, you can make life at home much easier. While making your home smart might sound like a daunting task, the technology has come a long way and it is now easier than ever. There are a lot of smart home goods like LED bulbs, locks, TVs and even robot vacuums that clean your home while keeping your pet intrigued. For those looking to step into the future of homes, here’s some information on smart home technology!

Your Personal Home Assistant

You have probably chatted with Siri, Alexa or Google on your phone or other device. Artificial intelligence is one of the many ways you can make your home smarter. Companies like Apple, Google and Amazon came up with their own home assistant technologies that execute some of the tasks you do at home like playing music, updating your calendar and even computing simple math problems as you dictate. If you paid attention to this year’s Apple WWDC (Apple Worldwide Developers Conference), then you might have noticed Apple’s new egg-shaped speaker called “HomePod”, which promises to innovate home speakers, but also act as a smart home assistant that lets you connect to the different devices inside your home. If you’re having trouble deciding which smart home technology assistant to purchase, see how they stack up to each other!

Wondering Where to Start?

With the number of brands and devices out on the market, choosing a smart home appliance can be overwhelming. The best starting point is your home TV. If you have bought your TV within the last few years, it probably has “smart features” that let you browse the web, stream videos and photos from your phone or even let you install third party apps like Skype, Netflix and Facebook for more productivity or entertainment.

Smart homes not only make your life easier, but are also good for the environment! If you’ve decided to buy one of our new homes in Kyle, TX, it’s a good investment to install a learning thermostat, LED bulbs or even a smart refrigerator. These devices are designed to conserve excessive electric usage and reduce your monthly cost. To learn more about our homes near Austin, contact Crosswinds today.

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Fourth of July Events Near Crosswinds

Fourth of July in Kyle TX

Fourth of July is such a great holiday. Not only do you get to celebrate the birth of our nation, but you also get to celebrate with your friends and family. Celebrate the Fourth of July in Kyle, Texas with these fun events for the family surrounding our master-planned community.

Red, White, and Buda

When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Buda City Park
What Time: 9:00 am

Bring the family to spend the day in Buda! The parade starts at 9 am, but you can stay and celebrate in the park with Red, White, and Buda. Finish the night with Buda’s firework show at 9:30 pm.

Wimberley’s Independence Day Parade

When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Wimberley
What Time: 10:00 am

Kickoff your Fourth of July celebrations with “The Best Little Parade in Texas!” Wimberley’s Independence Day Parade is quite the sight to see and is just a small part of Wimberley’s July Jubilee.

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic

When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Circuit of the Americas
What Time: Doors Open at 11:00 am

Willie Nelson is on the road again and wants you to join him as he returns to Austin for a star-studded 4th of July concert. Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves, and more will be performing as well.

6th Annual July Hometown Patriotic Concerts

When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Wimberley First Baptist Church
What Time: 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm

Cool off from the parade or start your celebrations with some patriotic music! The Wimberley Community Chorus and the Hill Country Community Band will be performing Americana classics you won’t want to miss!

7th Annual Corn Dog Eating Contest

When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Black Sheep Lodge
What Time: 1:00 pm

Free to be an American, free to eat as many corn dogs as you can in eight minutes. Black Sheep Lodge is hosting its 7th Annual Corn Dog Eating Contest along with drink specials and a portion of proceeds will benefit a local charity.

San Marcos Summerfest

When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: San Marcos Plaza Park
What Time: 6:00 pm

If sleeping in and starting off your day after the sun goes down sounds good, then San Marcos’ celebration is for you! The San Marcos Plaza Park will have live music, festival activities and food starting at 6:00 pm and closing with fireworks at 9:30 pm.

The location of Crosswinds provides new homeowners opportunities to explore these communities and events near Kyle, Texas. These events are perfect for families, as is our master-planned community. If you’re looking for a new home around Austin, Crosswinds in Kyle, Texas is the place to be. Contact us today for more information, and happy early 4th of July!

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Take a Look at Crosswinds’ Model Homes

If you’re looking for new homes in Kyle, TX, our master-planned community is a must-tour! We just had our Crosswinds grand opening in which we revealed four beautiful model homes from our three exceptional homebuilders. Here’s a little more information on our model homes.

Highland Homes

Crosswinds grand opening

Building on 50’ and 60’ homesites, Highland Homes is building some gorgeous homes in Crosswinds! Their model home is based on their Dorchester floor plan and is a one-story, 2,296 square foot, four bedroom and three bathroom paradise for any growing family. Highland Homes is currently the only homebuilder in Crosswinds to build on our 60’ homesites, and they will have a few move-in ready homes available in August.

Visit the Highland Homes model home:
272 Tailwind Drive
Kyle, TX 78640

Pacesetter Homes

Crosswinds grand opening

Constructing homes on our more economical lot sizes, Pacesetter Homes is building on our 40’ and 50’ homesites. While Pacesetter Homes has the Craftsman Collection and the Craftsman Plus Collection, their model home is from their Craftsman Collection. Pacesetter has a single and two-story model at Crosswinds, and the two-story model also serves as their sales center, so you can tour their beautiful model home and get all your questions answered right then and there!

Visit the Pacesetter Homes model home:
290 Tailwind Drive
Kyle, TX 78640

Meritage Homes

Crosswinds grand opening

Filling out the rest of our 50’ homesites, Meritage Homes has 10 different floor plans offered at Crosswinds, and their model home is absolutely breathtaking! If you’re ready to get into one of our new homes in Kyle, TX as soon as possible, then Meritage Homes is who you want to go with. They will offer several move in ready homes available by July!

Visit the Meritage Homes model home and sales center:
282 Tailwind Drive
Kyle, TX 78640

Just because you missed the Crosswinds grand opening doesn’t mean you have to miss out on touring all of our great model homes! Contact Crosswinds today to learn more about our master-planned community of new homes in Kyle, TX.