Owner Managed Homes

The Owner Managed Homes program is an owner-builder approach that has helped hundreds of Texas property owners build their custom dream homes. With over 400 homes completed, the program offers a step-by-step method designed to help you save money while still working with an experienced building team.

What Owner Managed Homes does

• Helps you plan and build a custom home anywhere in the many Texas markets they serve.
• Provides construction knowledge, lending and appraisal experience, and residential and commercial building expertise.
• Gives you access to their collective buying power and established network of subcontractors and suppliers across Texas.
• Keeps quality control, processes, and resources consistent from project to project.

How the owner-builder concept works (high level)

The Owner Managed Homes program is built around the idea that you can be more involved in your own build and benefit from that involvement:

• You decide how involved you want to be in day-to-day construction management, depending on the program you choose.
• You can earn "sweat equity" by taking on some tasks yourself or coordinating parts of the project.
• You see detailed cost information so you understand what materials and labor actually cost.
• Owner Managed Homes remains available throughout the process with guidance and support.

The exact division of responsibilities between you and Owner Managed Homes depends on which build program you select. Other documents in this agent describe each program and fee structure in more detail.

From the company's own descriptions:

• Cost transparency: You see what items and phases cost, with labor and materials at cost to the owner where stated in their programs.
• More control: Customers are encouraged to participate in the construction process at the level they are comfortable with.
• Sweat equity: Doing some of the work yourself or handling coordination tasks can help you build equity in your new home.
• Expert advice and consulting: Experienced home builders work with you throughout the project to help ensure a solidly built home.
• Programs for different involvement levels: From turn-key style management to do-it-yourself oriented options, there is a construction plan aimed at different budgets and time commitments.

Services and support mentioned on the website

Owner Managed Homes lists the following services and features among the benefits of their program:

• Free build estimates
• Free home building workshops
• Free pre-planning advice
• Financing: many options (as described on their site)
• Design services and consulting
• A dedicated consultant
• Preferred suppliers (with no markup stated, and you may use your own suppliers)
• Preferred subcontractors (and you may use your own subcontractors)
• Land consulting
• You have complete and total control over decisions
• You do not need prior building experience to participate in the program
• Ability to "build your home your way" within the program structure
• No hidden fees or change controls as described on their site
• The opportunity to build instant equity by acting as an owner-builder

Green and energy-efficient building options

Owner Managed Homes also describes a focus on green building options:

• Emphasis on energy-efficient, cost-saving homes that perform well over time.
• A holistic approach to green building that takes into account energy use, health, safety, lifestyle, and customer values.
• Experience with options such as:
• LED lighting
• Modern insulation options and building materials
• Reclaimed building materials (which may both save money and add aesthetic appeal)
• Water retention systems
• Solar power systems aimed at reducing utility costs and adding value
• Willingness to discuss your own ideas for building green and incorporate them where feasible.

Owner Managed Homes states that it has experts in areas from energy to allergens and invites prospective clients to talk with them about conservation and green-building ideas.

Memberships and affiliations

Owner Managed Homes notes that it is an active member of:

• National Association of Home Builders
• Texas Association of Builders
• Dallas Builders Association

They also state that they hold an A+ BBB Rating.

Owner Managed Homes cites experience serving customers in (and around) the following locations:

• Houston
• Austin
• Katy
• Farmersville
• Hutto
• Sugar Land
• McKinney
• San Antonio
• Leander
• San Marcos
• The Hill Country
• New Braunfels
• Waco
• Dallas
• Many other locations in Texas as stated on their site

Austin area

From the Austin Area page, Owner Managed Homes lists the following building markets:

• Dripping Springs
• Bee Caves
• Lakeway
• Lago Visa
• Lake Travis
• Cedar Park
• Round Rock
• Leander
• Bastrop
• Horseshoe Bay
• Pflugerville
• Georgetown
• Liberty Hill
• "and much more" in the greater Austin area

Owner Managed Homes also notes that they offer expert guidance interfacing with homeowners associations (HOAs) and are an approved builder in many HOA communities.

Dallas / Fort Worth area

From the Dallas / Fort Worth Area page, Owner Managed Homes notes service in and around:

• Denton
• McKinney
• Frisco
• Flower Mound
• Grapevine
• Arlington
• Granbury
• Plano
• Garland
• Mesquite
• Waxahachie
• "and much more" in the greater Dallas and Fort Worth area

Other regions

The main site also mentions service across the broader Texas Hill Country and other Central Texas locations beyond the cities explicitly listed here.

For any specific property, prospective clients are encouraged (on the website) to contact Owner Managed Homes directly to confirm whether their lot or community is within the current service area.

Lists Central, Liberty, Arlington, Austin, Cedar Park, Dallas, Denton, and Flower Mound as a location. Names Texas, Central, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

1. Owner-Managed Build

• Fee: $7.00 per sq ft living area
• Best for: Customers who are comfortable taking on day-to-day management tasks or want to be very hands-on and earn sweat equity.

What Owner Managed Homes provides

• A detailed cost estimate for each phase of the project.
• Assistance in obtaining construction financing, including paperwork such as a builder agreement and specifications.
• A step-by-step schedule and week-by-week calendar to follow.
• A list of approved subcontractors for each phase of the project.
• Assistance in obtaining builder pricing for major items.
• Unlimited consultation until completion.

What the owner manages

• Getting bids and selecting subcontractors and suppliers for each phase.
• Scheduling work and checking on progress.
• Handling the money: requesting funds from the bank, paying bills, and tracking the budget.
• Contacting Owner Managed Homes with questions or concerns as needed.

2. Partially-Managed Build

• Fee: $14.00 per sq ft living area
• Best for: Customers who want significant help with the more technical structural phases but are still willing to manage later stages to control costs.

What Owner Managed Homes manages

• The structural phase of the project, including:
• Foundation
• Framing
• Mechanical rough-in (plumbing, electrical, and HVAC)

What the owner manages

• The balance of the project after the structural phase, using all of the resources provided in the Owner-Managed option.

Cost structure

• All labor and materials are at cost to the owner, according to the published description of this program.

3. Fully-Managed Build

• Fee: $25.00 per sq ft living area
• Best for: Customers who do not have the time or inclination to manage the project themselves but still want cost transparency and involvement in decisions.

What Owner Managed Homes manages

• The project from start to finish, in a way similar to a typical custom home builder.

How this program differs from many cost-plus builders

According to Owner Managed Homes' description:

• There are no hidden costs in this program.
• The owner remains involved in the process.
• To ensure transparency, the owner handles the money, including requesting draws, paying subcontractors and suppliers, and managing the budget.

Choosing a program

All three programs are designed to help you save money while receiving professional support. The main differences are how much of the day-to-day management you handle versus what Owner Managed Homes manages for you, and the corresponding consulting fee per square foot.

From the contact information published on the website:

• Austin Office: 512-925-5109
• San Antonio / Helotes / Boerne / New Braunfels Office: 210-887-3993
• Houston Office: 713-854-5791
• Dallas / Fort Worth Office: 214-551-2149
• San Marcos / Wimberley Office: 512-947-0768

Contact form and information to share

The website contact form requests the following details:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Your general building area
• Whether you currently have a build site (lot)
• Whether you have blueprints
• Any questions or comments about your project
• Your preferred contact method (including the option to choose text)

Owner Managed Homes states that they will get back to you after you reach out.

Free evaluations and workshops

According to the site's descriptions, Owner Managed Homes offers:

• Free build estimates
• Free pre-planning advice
• Free lot or plans evaluations (you are invited to contact them to schedule these)
• Free home building workshops (as listed among their program benefits)

First steps for new inquiries

Based on the website information, a typical way to get started is:

1. Contact the nearest office by phone or use the website contact form.
2. Share your general building area, whether you already own a lot, and whether you have blueprints.
3. Ask about a free lot or plans evaluation and available times to talk through your project.

For any details not covered in these documents—such as current scheduling, specific event dates, or program availability—customers should contact Owner Managed Homes directly using the phone numbers or contact form above.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.