Brookfield Residential new construction vs the growing Kissing Tree resale market — what each option delivers in 2026 and how to decide
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Talk to a Specialist →Kissing Tree opened in 2016 and is still under active construction. The resale market is growing but shallow — most resale listings are 5–9 year old homes from the community's earlier phases. Unlike Sun City Texas where the resale market has hundreds of listings and 30 years of depth, Kissing Tree buyers typically have 20–50 resale listings to choose from at any given time. The majority of Kissing Tree purchases in 2026 will be new construction from Brookfield Residential.
Brookfield offers current-generation floor plans across several product lines at Kissing Tree — single-family, villas, and cottages. Advantages of buying new: choose your lot (including premium lots with Hill Country views), customize finishes through the design center, receive builder warranty coverage on structure and systems for 10 years, and avoid any aging-home condition risk. Brookfield incentives in 2026 may include rate buydowns or design center credits — verify current programs directly with the sales office.
The most consistent reason buyers choose new construction at Kissing Tree: the Hill Country lot selection. Certain lots in later phases offer elevated views that are simply not available on resale homes in the earlier flat sections. For buyers who specifically want the terrain views that make Kissing Tree distinctive, a new construction lot in a well-positioned phase may deliver more than any resale equivalent.
Resale homes at Kissing Tree are 5–9 years old — young enough that systems are in good condition, but old enough that sellers have established landscaping, mature trees, and finished lots that new construction bare-dirt lots lack. Resale buyers also negotiate on price; new construction at Kissing Tree has historically had less price flexibility than the resale market. The thin resale market cuts both ways — fewer choices, but less buyer competition for what is available.
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MUD tax status varies by lot within Kissing Tree. Earlier-phase resale homes may be in different MUD district situations than later-phase new construction lots. For any resale purchase, verify the MUD status specifically for that parcel — do not assume it matches other homes in the community. The Hays CAD tax records show all taxing entities for any specific parcel and are publicly accessible at hayscad.com.
| Factor | New Construction | Resale |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Higher (full Brookfield retail pricing) | Potential negotiating room |
| Lot selection | Choose from available lots — premium view lots possible | What the seller has |
| Condition risk | Zero — new warranty | Low (5–9 yr old homes) but present |
| Landscaping | None — bare lot at closing | Established — mature trees, beds, privacy |
| Move-in timeline | 6–12 months for spec/contract build | 30–60 days typical |
| Incentives | Possible rate buydown / design credits | Price negotiation only |
| MUD clarity | Ask Brookfield for specific lot status | Verify on Hays CAD records |
Tell us your timeline and priorities — we'll help you figure out which option is right for your situation.
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