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Where are you in your build?
I have landBuild on the lot you already have.
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I'm just startingSee the plans and what each one costs.Straight answers.
What does a Hornet home cost?
Home prices on our published plans run from $283,000 to just over $1 million, depending on the plan and its size. Every plan has its price on its page, and a site visit confirms the number for your lot.
Do I need to own land first?
No, we can help you find it. Browse lots across our eight counties, save the ones you like, and we'll walk any site with you before you go under contract.
How long does a build take?
About 6 months from permit in hand to keys. End to end, plan on 9 to 12 months: the rest is design, selections and permitting, and every selection is made before we break ground.
Can I change a plan?
Yes, within reason. Finishes, paint and fixtures are part of every build, and layout tweaks like moving a wall are usually doable. Changing the footprint is a deeper conversation.
Where do you build?
Throughout the Greater Triangle, in eight counties: Wake, Durham, Chatham, Johnston, Wilson, Nash, Franklin and Granville. Not sure your lot is in our area? Just ask.
Built with intention.
Finished with quality.
Most builders give you a stripped base and charge extra for what you actually want. We don’t — soft-close cabinet doors, quartz or granite counters, smooth-finish walls, and a 10-year structural warranty come standard on every Hornet home.
See everything included →100+ families have built with Hornet.
“It was easy to trust them with this process — we were informed about things all throughout the different phases. Even when I doubted it would become a reality, they knew we would figure it out. We are absolutely in love with our home.”
Tiya ShieldsHornet Homes Owner · ★★★★★ on Google
“Totally satisfied with Hornet Homes, excellent details: quality of work, cleanliness, professionalism and communication. I am pleased and grateful worked with you.”
Josue Espinoza★★★★★ on Google
“Working with Hornet Homes was a truly great experience — professional, responsive, with clear communication throughout. The home stands out with a unique, modern design, and so many upgrades already included that are often considered extras in new construction. My first-time homebuyers were able to secure their dream home, and the entire process was smooth and seamless.”
Adriana Villavicencio★★★★★ on Google
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