Orange County features many of the best homes builders and new construction home designs in California. Finding relatively lower priced homes has become increasingly difficult. The cost of new construction in Orange County has increased substantially. Despite the rising trend of housing prices, it is still possible to design and build an affordable home in the Orange County area. In fact, there are 15 new homes for sale in Orange County with a good selection of cheaper homes starting at under $500K.
Builders see the growing demand for homes under the $500k price point and often have a few floor plans available, but these may be in limited supply. To ensure affordability without compromising on the quality of the home, builders use value engineering techniques to reduce the cost of construction and keep prices increasing too much. Smaller lots, standard-sized materials, and evening the pace of building can help deliver high-value for the cost. The results are delivering similar quality at lower prices.