Complete exterior maintenance, including front and back yard care, comes with Beazer’s Duets series, priced from the $300Ks. Many homesites offer views of one of Elyson’s newest and most colorful parks.
With home sales up 22%, Elyson had the largest increase among 13 Houston area master-planned communities ranked in RCLCO’s national midyear sales report.
With 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths and a seamless indoor/outdoor living area, Highland has opened the all-new Varese model home to showcase the prestigious Classic Series, offered on Elyson’s largest homesites.
Walls that say “wow” and lofty 12-foot ceilings are just two of many features we love in Perry’s Design 2737 model home in Elyson. One of three fully furnished Perry models in Elyson’s Model Home Village, this open one-story plan showcases plans priced from the $500Ks.
A charming storybook exterior with a high-pitched roof is echoed by high ceilings inside in Perry’s Design 2169 model home, the most affordable of its three fully furnished model homes in Elyson.
Westin Homes is known for grand foyers with stunning spiral staircases and recessed rotunda ceilings that draw the eye skyward. This signature feature reaches new heights in Westin’s new Carter IX model home in Elyson.
One of 14 new model homes in Elyson, Perry’s Design 4098 has a grand foyer with a rotunda ceiling and spiral staircase in the front. From the garage, a family foyer with convenient built-ins is ideal for everyday use.
Sliding glass doors opening to one of the most amazing patios we’ve ever seen is among our favorite features in Highland’s Cambridge model home, one of 14 models now open in Elyson’s new Model Home Village. Come take a pictorial tour with us.
In its Donley model home in Elyson, Newmark amps up Craftsman charm, replacing traditional dark colors with a fresh palette of light wood tones for walls, ceilings and floors. It’s a totally modern take on a perennially favorite architectural style.
A Suite Retreat offering a “home within a home” for in-laws, adult children and other extended family members is just one innovative feature in Chesmar’s Sweetwater plan. It’s one of 14 fully furnished model homes now open in Elyson’s Model Home Village.
Who says color is for walls and white is for ceilings and trim? Highland turns this idea on its head in its stunning new Plan 218 model home in Elyson, where the color blue is featured in many inviting hues.
One of 14 fully furnished model homes in Elyson’s new Model Home Village, Chesmar’s Medina shows off this leading builder’s winning combination of open design, structural flexibility and a long list of included features.
Westin Homes is known for its grand foyers with curved staircases and rotunda ceilings, and their new Haven IX model home in Elyson doesn’t disappoint. What’s surprising is that Westin offers such style in a collection of plans priced from the low $400Ks.
Even if you don’t end up choosing a Brookfield Residential home after touring their beautiful new Rutgers model home in Elyson, you’ll likely be inspired by the creative design ideas and suggestions you’ll find throughout these new plans.
Three outdoor living areas and a stunning glass wine wall are just a few of the outstanding design features you’ll see in Newmark’s Cologne, one of 14 new model homes open in Elyson’s Model Home Village.
Ranked as one of the nation’s top-selling communities for 2023, Elyson has more in store for 2024, including a new Model Home Village and Welcome Center, plus new amenities, schools and shopping.
Elyson’s newest choice for homebuyers is Newmark’s Portrait Series, a collection of 16 one- and two-story floor plans with open, light-filled interiors designed with great flexibility. Sales are now under way, with a model home coming soon.
From schools and shopping, to recreation and location, there are many reasons why the 2,500 families living at Elyson love where they live. Elyson has grown and added so much lately, we had to update our first Top 10 list with some exciting new additions.
Elyson ranks among the nation’s Top 50 master-planned communities in the 2023 midyear report from RCLCO. New builders, recreational amenities and shopping centers are adding to Elyson’s strong momentum in 2023, and more exciting things are on the way for 2024.
Even if you don’t end up choosing a Brookfield Residential home after touring their two beautiful new model homes in Elyson, you’ll likely be inspired by the creative design ideas and suggestions you’ll find throughout these new plans. But we also think you will love the fresh new plans!
The 2022 Builder of the Year, Newmark will offer open, light-filled plans from 3,200 to 4,200 square feet in an Elyson neighborhood surrounded by lakes, green space and new recreational amenities. Pre-opening sales begin in August and interested buyers can join Newmark’s priority list now.
Priced from the $700Ks to over $1 million, Highland’s Classic Series is offered in a new waterfront neighborhood in Elyson, surrounded by natural open space and recreational amenities including at Elyson Courts.
Elyson ranks among the nation’s Top 50 master-planned communities for new home sales in 2022. With exciting new amenities and new home offerings coming soon, the momentum is likely continue into 2023.
Elyson and Chesmar Homes welcomed Jose Paredes Rivas as the community’s 2,000th homeowner, putting us about one-third of the way toward our vision of approximately 6,000 single-family homes set amid more than 750 acres of recreational amenities, parks, trails and natural open space.
Brookfield Residential will open two model homes in Elyson in early 2023, marking its entry into the Houston market and becoming the community’s ninth active homebuilder.
Erika and Matt MacWilliams loved the décor of Highland’s Plan 222 model home so much, they decided to recreate its striking navy, gold and white color scheme for their own new home in Elyson. Elyson’s highly rated Katy ISD schools, however, were the top priority for this young family relocating from Louisiana.
Taylor Morrison’s new Darling Modernist Collection in Elyson has clean contemporary lines inspired by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. As showcased in the stunning Plan 5805 model home in Elyson, this collection also has new innovations for the way families live today, including a second kitchen, called a spice kitchen.
With four beautiful model homes showcased in one cul-de-sac, home shoppers can experience the unique lifestyle offered by Chesmar’s Courtyard Collection in one convenient visit.
Elyson ranks among the Top 10 MPCs in Texas for home sales in a new report from RCLCO, and among the Top 50 nationwide. Elyson’s growth is bringing new schools, shopping, recreational amenities and more. See what’s coming in our blog.
Pulte is now selling its new Villas Series in an Elyson neighborhood that’s close to Lakeside Landing, a new community center opening next year. It is also near three new Katy ISD schools planned to open in 2023 and 2024.
Perry Homes is now selling a new modern design collection that is exclusive to Elyson on the west side of Houston. Priced from the high $600Ks, this series combines Prairie-style architecture with open, flowing interiors.
Many exciting things are in store for Elyson in 2022, including a Target-anchored shopping center, the first phase of a K-12 charter school campus, and much more. Before we get too far into the new year, we wanted to take a look back at 2021, another year of amazing growth for Elyson.
Featuring modern design inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and Prairie style architecture, Taylor Morrison’s new Darling Modernist Collection at Elyson has options for Houston’s diverse population, including spice kitchens and dual primary suites. Sales begin Dec. 4 for this limited collection, with all homes offered on waterfront homesites.
As we celebrate our 5th birthday, Elyson is a thriving community of more than 1,700 families, with a track record of promises kept and exciting new developments such as a 145-acre park and a Target-anchored shopping center coming soon.
From the spiral staircase in its rotunda foyer, to the beamed cathedral ceiling in its family room, the Haven model from Westin Homes has lots of details you wouldn’t expect to see in a home priced from the high $300Ks. See more features to love at our blog.
Most of us begin and end our day in the bathroom, so why shouldn’t this room offer a serene spa-like environment? You can see the latest bathroom trends in the 14 fully furnished model homes at Elyson. They’re filled with exciting – or should we say relaxing? – possibilities.
Breathtaking rotunda foyers with spiral staircases are a signature feature for Westin Homes. Their new model home in Elyson, the Preston III, raises this reputation to new heights.
Coming to Elyson this fall, the Town Square Collection by Chesmar Homes will offer a new approach to home design on the edge of a 145-acre park crisscrossed by trails and wildflower meadows. Priced from the high $200Ks, the Town Square Collection will include seven two- and three-story plans. Elyson will be the first community in Texas to offer this collection of detached, single-family homes.
Flex rooms have become fairly common, but some of Elyson’s new model homes go far beyond the choice of a study or extra bedroom. Multigenerational suites, fitness rooms and wine rooms are just a few of the choices now available to homebuyers.
Walls are the workhorses of home design, providing the backdrop for art, furniture and accessories. But who says walls have to be plain-Jane? Certainly not our builders at Elyson, whose 14 beautifully furnished models have walls that wow us with color, graphics, texture and function.
Everyone loves a grand entrance, and there are plenty of breathtaking foyers to be admired in the newest model homes at Elyson. Many models also include everyday entrances from the garage, with an emphasis on convenience and functionality. No need to choose – you can often have both.
Perry Homes has three new models in Elyson, and Design 3791 represents its largest and most luxurious design collection in our community. Here are 10 things we love about this five-bedroom model, showcasing plans priced from the mid $500Ks on 65-foot-wide homesites.
Now open in a scenic Elyson neighborhood with views of trails and natural open space, Beazer’s two Duets model homes showcase low-maintenance living with complete exterior maintenance and full yard care provided.
We love sliding barn doors, especially when they pull apart to reveal an incredible feature like the wine room in Highland’s new Plan 540 model home in Elyson. From the family room fireplace to the outdoor living area, there’s much more to love about this open one-story model.
If you love modern home design but also want all the advantages of living in a master-planned community, then come see Taylor Morrison’s new Bordeaux model home in Elyson. Totally contemporary both inside and out, it’s one of 12 fully furnished models in Elyson’s new Model Home Village.
Ultimate Gray is Pantone’s 2021 Color of the Year, and Perry’s new Design 2737 model home in Elyson is the ultimate showcase of endless ways to use gray on everything from sliding barn doors to a fun elephant-themed nursery.
A “super pantry” big enough for a second fridge and bulk storage is one of several post-pandemic refinements requested by homebuyers and now offered by Pulte.
From the two-story family room to the home office, there’s a lot to love in Chesmar’s new San Francisco model home in Elyson, showcasing plans priced from the $300Ks. Here are our 10 favorite things about this spacious four-bedroom model.
Priced from the low $300Ks, Lennar’s new Magnolia Collection offers homes so complete, only one feature shown in their new Bennett model home is not included in the base price. And because this is Elyson, you also get a lifestyle that includes a planned 750 acres of parks, trails and natural open space.
The pandemic has changed how we live today, with more of us wanting to work, exercise and socialize more from home. With 15 structural options allowing homebuyers to add everything from a home gym to a pet spa, Highland’s new Plan 216 model in Elyson meets this moment.
With a home office, covered patio and mudroom, Perry’s Plan 1984W model home in Elyson checks all the boxes for what many homebuyers want. It showcases a collection of Perry plans priced from the $400Ks in Elyson.
Elyson has 12 new model homes and we’re sharing our favorite things about each of them. In this blog, we look at Chesmar’s Medina model home. With options including a home office and extended outdoor living area, this 5-bedroom plan is right on trend with what homebuyers want today.
When we found out that one of our newest residents, Natalie Cook Clark, is a Katy native who has written for Katy Magazine for 13 years, we invited her to chronicle her family’s journey from Katy to the Middle East and back to Katy and Elyson again. We love the Clark family’s story, and we hope you do too!
When Rick and Bobbye LaFont decided to move back to Katy, it was only natural that they started their home search with their daughter-in-law Alexandra, who sells in Elyson and is Pulte’s No. 1 sales professional in Houston.
Complete exterior maintenance, including front and back yard care, is included with these homes, offered in a new Elyson neighborhood with views of trails and natural open space.
Elyson’s homebuilders sold 497 new homes in 2020, vaulting Elyson into the ranks of the nation’s 50 top-selling master-planned communities. And that’s just the beginning of the positive news from 2020.
“Newland continues to move the sustainable initiative forward with projects such as Elyson,” Green Builder wrote in its announcement. This national award for Elyson follows the magazine’s selection of Newland as its Developer of the Year for 2019.
“Back to normal” is the top takeaway from the 2021 housing forecast from the National Association of Realtors. In this blog, we look at how 5 local and national trends will affect homebuyers. The news is mainly positive for those who are ready to buy.
Complete exterior maintenance, including front and back yard care, is included with these homes, offered in a new Elyson neighborhood with views of trails and natural open space.
With 46 new homes sold in June 2020, Elyson’s homebuilders set a new monthly record. First-time buyers helped builders break the previous record, which was set just the month before.
Just as Taylor Morrison opened its new model home in Elyson, BUILDER magazine selected the company as their 2020 Builder of the Year. BUILDER’s decision was largely based on a corporate culture that is “fanatically focused and energetically joined together on customer care and delight.”
Across the nation, homebuilders are reporting increased sales to Millennials. That’s definitely true at Elyson, where young homebuyers such as Olivia and Jeremy Hopkins, and Nigel Ndimande, are confidently looking to the future after purchasing their first new homes.
With lower interest rates, homes in Houston have reached a level of affordability not seen since 2013, according to Meyers Research. Lower rates add up to a “price cut equivalent” of nearly $20,000 for Houston homebuyers.
Opening in May in Elyson, Taylor Morrison’s new Bordeaux model home will showcase modern style priced from the low $300,000s. This flexible and contemporary design collection is offered in a gated, lakeside neighborhood near parks, trails and Elyson House.
With Millennials now the largest group of homebuyers, their strong preference for open-concept living is changing the way homebuilders are designing new homes. In Elyson’s model homes, you can see some of the latest ideas for open-concept living, where the once closed-off dining room is now part of the kitchen and family area.
For 2020, consumers are tiring of stark grays and looking for colors that delight the senses. Blue is the easiest possible entry point from the world of neutrals to the world of color, so maybe that’s why blues are all the rage for this year’s Color of the Year selections from leading paint companies and color experts.
From the HOA to the title company, lots of players get involved when you buy a new home. Your builder sales consultant and real estate agent will usually handle most of the interactions, but it’s still a good idea to know who’s who and who does what.
Shopping for a new home doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience, especially if you break it down into 5 easy must-do tips for finding the perfect plan and community.
With 1,000 people moving to Texas every day, many new residents may not realize how popular master-planned communities (MPCs) are in the Lone Star State. In fact, many newcomers may not have ever even heard of an MPC. Not to worry – our blog will make you an MPC insider in just a couple of minutes.
Good news for homebuyers: a new report Houston’s housing market ranks as one of the top 10 in the U.S. for growth and stability, with 174% growth in home values between 1994 and 2018.
For 2020, our floorcast sees five main trends in flooring for new homes. These include realistic wood-look flooring in ceramic, laminate and other easy-care materials, along with new choices in waterproof flooring, textured looks and personalized patterns.
So you’re getting close to buying a new home – congratulations! After finding the perfect community, builder and home, your next question might be: what kind of new home loan is right for me? Our blog post explains the three most common types of loans.
For a three-year-old, Elyson has already accomplished a lot, including welcoming nearly 800 families who now call us home. See how we’ve grown since we welcomed our first residents in 2016.
With dramatic design features including a spiral staircase and a family room with a 19-foot ceiling, Perry’s new Design 3791 model home showcasing its largest and most luxurious plans offered in Elyson.
“Unexpected repairs” is the No. 1 homeowner regret, followed by undesirable finishes, too much yard work, and unlikeable neighbors. Elyson has an easy fix for each of these regrets. Plus, find out what homebuyers don’t regret at all.
Marc Simpson bought his own new Perry home in Elyson before he became a Perry sales consultant in the community. He and his family only planned to stay in Elyson for a couple of years at most, but they have come to love it so much here, they’ve decided to settle in for the long term.
Apartment rents in the Houston area are expected to rise in 2020.With new homes priced from the low $200,000s, Elyson offers the opportunity to avoid rent increases, lock in a historically low interest rate, and start building equity.
Showcasing new plans priced from the high $200,000s, Pulte’s new Mansfield model home in Elyson has lots of design features to love. Here are eight of our favorites.
Nearly half of renters regret not buying, and even more regret not building equity. Other major regrets include no private outdoor living space, limits on pet ownership and unlikeable neighbors. These regrets are all easy fixes at Elyson, offering new homes priced from the low $200,000s at a time when interest rates are under 4%.
Students at Elyson thrive in our highly regarded Katy ISD schools. For an added boost, our builders offer many student-friendly features, from launch rooms to help everyone get out the door in the morning, to homework centers for afterschool ambitions.
Perry Homes has opened two new model homes showcasing new plans priced from the $270,000s in Elyson. These plans are offered in new neighborhoods close to two exciting new amenities opening in 2020 – a Katy ISD elementary school and a community park with a splash pad.
“The back-to-the-city trend has reversed,” said a leading demographer in a Wall Street Journal report on how young homebuyers are flocking to the suburbs for a better lifestyle and more affordable home prices.
Two beautiful new model homes by Highland Homes are the latest in Elyson’s “Here’s To New” series of exciting new arrivals. Tour these new model homes and see what else is coming, from new amenities to a new onsite Katy ISD elementary school.
The average interest rate for a 30-year mortgage recently fell below 4%, prompting the financial advice website Bankrate to call it an “unexpected gift” for borrowers. Low interest rates are just part of an overall positive outlook for today’s homebuyers.
“I wish I’d known that before….” is something we often say to ourselves, especially after making a major purchase or decision. If you’re thinking about buying a home, here are 10 things you’ll be glad you knew in advance – from myths about finance to avoiding neighborhood regret.
Houston ranks as the most buyer-friendly city in Texas, and among the Top 10 most buyer-friendly cities in the United States, according to a new report from Zillow.
Pulte’s new Terrace Series includes pocket offices, mud benches, flex spaces and many more thoughtful features designed for the way families live today. The neighborhood is within walking distance of Elyson’s new Katy ISD elementary school, opening in 2020.
Sometimes we get the feeling we’d like a change of scenery, but how do you know when it’s really time to move? Here are 8 signs to think about, from feeling like you need more (or less) space, to wanting better schools for the kids.
Showcasing homes priced from the mid $200,000s, Westin’s new Elyson model home shows how some of today’s most affordable homes include design features like rotunda foyers, spiral staircase and covered patios.
For empty nesters launching an exciting new chapter of life, Elyson has gated patio homes and easy-living one-story floor plans. Elyson also offers a growing lineup for social activities and fitness classes for adults.
It's said that the best reason for buying an existing home instead of a new one is that you can move into an existing home immediately. Did you know that Elyson's builders maintain a wide selection of homes ready for quick move-in, so you can enjoy all the advantages of living in a brand-new home?
For three weekends beginning March 23, Elyson’s Spring Model Home Tour will showcase 15 beautifully furnished model homes priced from the low $200,000s to $700,000s, along with snacks, sips and home tips.
Some myths are great, but others need to be debunked, especially if they keep you from achieving an important life goal, like buying your first home. Let our quiz help you learn the facts and get on the road to homeownership.
Among all the decisions involved in choosing a new home, should you consider which direction it will face? Here are a few things to think about, from environmental, cultural and other perspectives.
Chesmar’s new San Francisco model home in Elyson showcases a new collection of floor plans priced from the $220,000s to $260,00s, with designer features such as dramatic soaring ceilings, flexible floor plan options and covered patios.
Whether it’s a huge spectacle like the Super Bowl, or a long-awaited movie finally available for streaming, there’s nothing like quality viewing time to bring family and friends together. It’s even better when you can enjoy it in a media room like these showcased in Elyson’s model homes.
Empty nesters are a growing force in today's new home market, and builders are taking notice, designing plans that enhance and celebrate the newfound opportunities that come at this stage of life. Here are 6 features from Elyson's new patio home collection that are perfect for empty nesters.
Several leading paint companies have announced their 2019 Colors of the Year, pointing to the trends we can expect to see in everything from interior walls to furniture and accessories. Here are 4 fresh hues to think about when decorating or dreaming.
Westin Homes is known for its impressive two-story foyers with curved staircases and rotunda ceilings. These grand foyers will also be offered in Westin’s new collection of home in Elyson, at prices from the mid $200,000s.
Home sales hit a new record in 2018, according to the Houston Association of Realtors. For 2019, a lack of inventory is the biggest concern citywide. That’s not the case at Elyson, where a great selection of new homes is available in all price ranges.
“Need more space” is one of the top reasons people decide to move to a new home. Here are 5 new home plans at Elyson that offer more space in every part of the home.
With Houston rising as one of the nation’s top housing markets in 2019, this could be the year to become a homeowner instead of a renter. Check out the pros and cons, along with a “Rent or Buy?” calculator from the National Association of Realtors.
Elyson offers a growing variety of new home styles, including patio homes. In this blog, we offer a helpful definition of a patio home, along with some tips for deciding if this style of home is right for you.
For any mom or dad who’s ever had to scramble because their teen got locked out of the house, or complains the Wi-Fi doesn’t work in their room, the latest new-home technologies offered by Elyson’s homebuilders are a parent’s best friend.
While the second floor is still the most popular location for media rooms, a growing number of homebuilders are offering plans with downstairs media rooms. Some families find this layout promotes more togetherness.
Finally, a study has confirmed what we all suspected: people spend much more time in family rooms and kitchens than in formal areas. See how Elyson’s homebuilders are designing new homes for the way people live today.
“Neighborhood regret” is a real thing experienced by more than one-third of recent homebuyers, according to a recent study from Trulia. Here are 4 ways can avoid wishing they had chosen a different neighborhood.
From getting more square footage for your money, to enrolling the kids in highly rated schools, here are 5 ways that suburban living is better than living in town.
No matter what time of the year company comes, today’s new homes offer guest suites that are thoughtfully designed to provide everyone with space, privacy, and enough bathrooms.
Updated annually, the Builder 100 list ranks the nation’s top-selling homebuilders. We’re proud to announce that every Elyson builder is included on the new 2018 list.
The lakeside fire pit in Elyson’s newest park got us thinking about the ways to enjoy a cozy fire this season, whether it’s at a park or in your own backyard. Here are the top 6 ideas we found.
Getting a homestead tax exemption for 2019 is one of 5 great reasons to choose a home ready for immediate move-in home in Elyson this fall. Here are 4 more reasons why you don't want to wait.
Westin’s new one- and two-story floor plans in Elyson build on its reputation for grand entrances, with double front doors, soaring rotunda foyers and breathtaking spiral staircases.
Katy is well known as a great place to raise kids, and a new study ranks Katy as the No. 1 city in Texas to retire. That makes Elyson a great place to live close to the grandkids, so you can spoil them all the time.
Elyson’s newest model home showcases patio home living from Drees Custom Homes, in the community’s first gated neighborhood. We’re so excited, we’re spotlighting 5 more features we love from all of Elyson’s model homes.
With most of us entering our homes through the garage, builders have turned what used to be a Plain Jane secondary entrance into a family-friendly portal with storage, seating and easy laundry access.
For the many homebuyers who prefer one-story floor plans, Elyson offers more than 75 single-level homes plans to be built, ranging from approximately 1,400 to more than 3,500 square feet. Many of our fully furnished model homes and quick move-in homes also feature one-story designs.
One of the first steps in determining how much home you can afford is to understand what makes up your monthly mortgage payment. Our new video makes it easy.
Think master-planned communities offer only expensive homes? Think again, because Elyson offers new homes priced from the low $200,000s, with benefits including highly regarded Katy ISD schools, year ‘round lifestyle events, and 750+ acres of recreational amenities and natural open spaces.
From outdoor living areas to dramatic wall and ceiling treatments, here are our 10 favorite design features in Drees Custom Homes’ new Brynlee II model home, now open in Elyson’s first gated neighborhood.
With Houston’s housing market shattering sales records, inventory is tight across the city. At Elyson, you can find more than 30 new homes ready for quick move-in, from the low $200,000s to $700,000s.
Does your dream home include sitting on your back patio looking out at the water? When it comes to new homes with water views, Elyson offers several choices for lakeside living from 5 award-winning builders.
A recent first-time homebuyer himself, Realtor (and Elyson resident) Tyler Knowles understands misconceptions and obstacles that can keep fellow Millennials from becoming homeowners. With these 7 tips from Tyler, everyone can be ready to find and finance the home of their dreams.
When searching for a new home, it’s good to be aware of IAQ, or Indoor Air Quality, and the health and comfort offered by fresh air management, low-VOC and other features in today’s new homes.
We hear a lot about home automation, but exactly what does it mean? How can it improve your life, and how can you integrate it into your home? Here are 5 benefits of automating your home.
EFL, short of Environments for Living, is one of the homebuilding industry’s most widespread energy efficiency programs. One of their key benefits is guaranteed monthly heating and cooling usage.
With open floor plans more popular than ever, builders are getting very creative in providing storage spaces to keep clutter out of sight. See 7 innovative ways builders are adding storage space that’s both out-of-the-way and convenient.
From building equity, to building your new tribe of friends and neighbors, there are almost countless reasons why it’s better to own a home than rent. Here are 13 of them.
Looking over our Top 6 blogs from the first half of 2018, it’s easy to see that our readers love news about home design trends and the highly regarded public schools serving Elyson. In case you missed any of these blogs, we’ve rounded them up for you.
Whether it’s hot or cold outside, today’s new homes are engineered to offer the latest in energy efficiency technology, including guaranteed monthly heating and cooling costs, and home automation features that can help you save money even when you’re not home.
Realtor and Elyson resident Tyler Knowles uses lessons from his own experience as a first-time homebuyer to help others understand the rewards and overcome the challenges of becoming a homeowner for the first time.
Select a new Perry home ready for quick move-in in Elyson, and enjoy summer fun at Elyson House and other amenities. The kids will be ready for the new year at our highly regarded Katy ISD schools.
About 20 percent of Americans live in multigenerational households, a record number. Elyson builders including Village Builders and Darling have plans thoughtfully designed for the living needs of extended families.
From stress-free moving to enjoying our ever-growing list of activities, here are 5 more reasons to visit Elyson and select a quick move-in home from one of our leading homebuilders.
Elyson is offering a growing number of multigenerational home designs for families like the Cooks, who found the perfect plan where three generations are now living happily under one roof.
Meritage has new homes ready for quick move-in at Elyson, at prices from the $260,000s to $460,000s. From locking in a low interest rate, to getting settled in before school starts, see 6 great reasons why a quick move-in home from Meritage might be best for you.
Founded in 1928, Drees Custom Homes is celebrating its 90th anniversary by creating a special “anniversary plan” for each state where it builds. The Texas plan, the one-story Brynlee, will open this summer as a fully furnished model home in Elyson’s first gated neighborhood.
This is a popular time of year for moving, and with these 9 tips from Realtor.com, you can enjoy a stress-free move and start enjoying your new community. We also have a 10th tip that makes it easy to fit right in at active, sociable communities like Elyson.
The historically low interest rates homebuyers have been enjoying are projected to rise over the next year. Our new infographic has some numbers about how much it could cost to wait on a monthly, annual and 30-year basis.
Ever heard the term green building but not really sure what it means? We thought it would be a good time to share this infographic about the advantages of green building to take the mystery out of this commonly used term.
From vintage-style clawfoot tubs to built-in desks, the 14 beautifully decorated model homes in Elyson's Model Home Village are filled with inspiring design ideas. Here are 5 creative touches to think about.
One of many great features of Elyson’s new website, our enhanced Homefinder tool makes it easy to find the perfect new home. You can filter results to fit your most important needs, including price, square footage, number of bedrooms, and even garage size.
Now integrated into the design and construction of every new Lennar home in Elyson, the builder’s new Wi-Fi Certified package allows homeowners to control lighting, front door locks, thermostats and much more simply by talking to Amazon Alexa.
Master-planned communities like Elyson are very different from “subdivisions.” Here’s how to tell the difference, and why an MPC might be the best environment for your new home.
In a survey, 81% of homebuyers said they wanted extra garage storage space, with 25% calling it “essential.” Good thing Elyson offers many choices for three-, four- and even five-car garages.
Nothing says “spring” like an old-fashioned picnic, and that’s just what Elyson has in store for residents and guests on April 14. Come and enjoy Wizard of Oz characters, games, tasty treats, live music and more.
Elyson has more choices for homebuyers after the merger between Lennar and CalAtlantic. Now the nation’s largest homebuilder based on revenues, Lennar and its Village Builders division offer new homes priced from the low $200,000s and from the low $300,000s in Elyson.
Ready for immediate move-in, Chesmar’s Mesquite is a new five-bedroom plan with 2,746 square feet. Offered on a large homesite, this completed Mesquite includes a two-story family room, a gameroom and more.
Meet Donna Steen, Drees Custom Homes’ new Market Manager in Elyson. With decades of experience in new home sales and banking/finance, Donna has some advice for homebuyers: save thousands now with pre-opening prices and other incentives in Elyson’s first gated neighborhood.
Water views can create feelings of peace in today’s over-stimulated world, research has found. Elyson has three neighborhoods with lakefront and lake view homesites, with dozens of choices from five leading homebuilders.
Highly regarded Katy ISD schools and more than 750 acres planned for parks, trails and natural open spaces are two of the top reasons that Elyson residents love where they live. See the full list.
You wouldn’t buy an outdated smart phone, so why buy a used home, when today’s new homes offer the latest technology and so much more? From peace-of-mind warranties to the latest energy efficiency features, here are 7 great reasons by new is better than used.
The 14 beautifully decorated model homes in Elyson’s Model Home Village are filled with inspiring ideas for architectural features, tile and countertop choices, and even bold accent walls. Here are five favorites, with more to come as we continue this series.
Included in every new Meritage home in Elyson, the builder’s home automation suite lets you see who’s at the door and control lighting, door locks, thermostats, sprinklers and more from anywhere.
Everyone loves a big kitchen island, and one of the newest and most exciting trends in kitchen design is the “combination island.” This type of island goes beyond the traditional breakfast bar to create a large secondary casual dining space.
Luxurious soaking tubs are all the rage, and you can see a gorgeous clawfoot tub with vintage-style hardware in Westin’s Preston III model home in Elyson.
The relaxing blue used for interior doors and trimwork in David Weekley’s Roth model home in Elyson is just one example of color trends we will see in 2018.
While it may not be as dramatic as a spiral staircase or Juliette balcony, the laundry loop is a practical, timesaving feature that’s being offered by a growing number of homebuilders.
CalAtlantic and Meritage have opened two new model homes showcasing plans priced from $318,990 in Elyson. Homesites are offered in a new neighborhood near Elyson House and a future planned Katy ISD elementary school.
New Elyson model homes by Lennar and Meritage are affordably priced and filled with thoughtful features like a pocket office and video doorbell. Flexible options also abound.
Elyson turns one year old in this fall, and for such a young community, we’ve achieved quite a lot. Just as exciting, our second year is off to an active start, with new amenities and homebuilders on the way.
Experts recommend enjoying the flexibility of working from home. Elyson makes it easy, with places to grab lunch, host a meeting and workout during the day.
What would be the perfect backyard addition for your home in Elyson, or anywhere? How about an All-American Playhouse for the kids? You can enter a raffle to win one for only $5 this summer, and do a good deed at the same time.
Each year, BUILDER magazine publishes its BUILDER 100 list of the nation’s largest homebuilders, and Elyson’s builders occupy some very strong positions in 2017.
With four bedrooms, a study with French doors, an open family gathering area and a garage with a workshop, the one-story Roth is David Weekley’s top-selling plan in Elyson.
By the start of April, members of the Greater Houston Builders Association had donated more than $150,000 worth of building materials for the 2017 GHBA Benefit Home in Elyson. The Benefit Home is being built by Chesmar Homes on a homesite donated by Elyson.
Chesmar Homes has four new plans priced from $249,990 with three-car garage options in Elyson, located at Grand Parkway and FM 529 in the Katy Independent School District.
With Houston hosting the 2017 Super Bowl, excitement for the big day is running higher than ever. As friends and family gather for viewing parties across the city, many will watch the big game in dedicated media rooms, one of the hottest and most timeless trends in today’s new homes.
Of all the great homes that will be built in Elyson in 2017, one will be just a little bit more special. It’s the 2017 Greater Houston Builders Association Benefit Home, which will break ground later this month on a homesite donated by Newland, the developer of Elyson.
After celebrating its grand opening on October 22, Elyson is now welcoming home shoppers and real estate agents seven days a week! Here’s a quick guide to the Top 5 things you won’t want to miss on your visit.
In addition to recreational opportunities, another great thing about devoting more than 750 acres to parks, trails, waterways and natural open spaces means that homebuyers will have many opportunities to choose view homesites in all neighborhoods and price ranges.
With eight leading homebuilders offering new homes in five price ranges, Elyson is all about choice and variety. To see everything this great new Katy ISD community has to offer, it only takes one convenient stop at the Elyson Model Home Village, home to 10 fully furnished model homes.
David Weekley’s four-bedroom Roth model in Elyson is an elegant one-story plan that has it all, including an inviting front porch and a spacious outdoor living area.
Pulte has created a brand-new collection of floor plans that will make their debut at Elyson, with base prices ranging from the $250,000s to $290,000s for plans with up to five bedrooms and four baths. This collection will be represented by Pulte’s two-story Amherst model, opening in mid-October.
Opening in September, Darling's new Elyson model will include a grand two-story foyer with a spiral staircase, a covered outdoor living area with a fireplace, and nice views from the gameroom balcony.
In late September, Perry Homes plans to open two fully furnished model homes in Elyson. Design 2738, a brand-new plan, will showcase Perry’s collection of floor plans for 55-foot-wide homesites in Elyson.
A gourmet kitchen with an elongated island is located right in the center of Plan F-790, a brand-new Trendmaker model home opening early this fall in Elyson. This kitchen will also be right in the center of daily life in this open one-story floor plan.
Highland Homes is planning to open two fully furnished model homes in Elyson in early August, and the builder is also planning on completing nine available homes that will be ready for fall move-in.
When it opens in Elyson in early September, Westin Homes' new Preston III model will greet visitors with wow factors that extend from the front door to the back yard, and also upstairs.
The first builder to start construction of its model home in Elyson, Chesmar Homes also plans to be the first builder to open its model in this new Katy ISD community.
Drum roll, please. As reported in the Houston Chronicle and Houston Business Journal, here’s the lineup of leading homebuilders for the first phase of Elyson, grand opening this fall.
