Welcome to Goodson Builders.

Our objective is to help you find the answers you need to select a lot, and build your dream home. We at Goodson Builders are highly concerned with the economics of what we build and how we build it as well as the interest and loan costs to pay for your home.

This chart shows yield rates of the 10 year treasury notes. Interestingly, the U. S. Treasury discontinued selling 30 year bonds in late 2000. As a result, the interest cost of a 30 year fixed loan today is tied to the 19 year treasury notes. Generally the interest rate you pay on a 30 year fixed loan, where you have at least 620 credit points, and put 20% or more down will be about 1.25 over the last Treasury Auction. There are many nuances to "hitting the lows". Learn more from Bloomberg about the history and practices of the loan market. But don't wait too long, these opportunities are fleeting. When the market starts to recover, the rates will go up quickly.

Goodson Builders maintains a close relationship with many lenders. We particularly prize our relationship with Phil Granger. Try out State Bank's loan calculators.

"In my long life, most all of it in real estate, I can say I have not seen rates this low since the early 60's."

-Ralph Goodson, CEO Goodson Builders

Architecture, design and planning are critical areas to study. We work closely with Allen Seale, an architect with the designation NCARB, meaning he can practice in all 50 states. Allen is patient, and one of the best "listeners" I know. Of course, we have our own Auto-CAD department with high tech computers that allow us to take designs (floor plans) turn them into "3D Viz" files so you can visualize any or all perspectives in relation to the angles of the sun, the views, or other influences relevant to you. Goodson Builders will work with you to determine the most important features, and design them into your dream home.

Goodson Builders works hard to acquire the best lots in a price range consistent with our markets. We believe the best values today, considering the interest rate advantage, are in the $350,000 to $500,000 range, so most of our lots are 1/3 to 1/2 acre. Bigger, more expensive homes need larger lots, and the owners usually have more leisure to select a lot that serves their purpose. We favor lots with lots of trees, because big beautiful oaks are long to grow. View, perspective and sun angles are more subtle features. We do the best we can to find an attractive setting for your home.

Larry Gunnels helps us buy lots. Call Larry at our office to see what is on the market in The Hills of Lakeway, Lakeway and Flintrock.

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