Data compiled Oct 28, 2026 · public sources only
D.R. Horton vs Meritage Homes: Triangle new-construction comparison
A side-by-side look at D.R. Horton and Meritage Homes for new construction around Raleigh-Durham, using only figures we have sourced. "Not found" means we have not found a reliable source yet, not that it does not exist.
Both builders have sourced or reported communities in: Clayton, Durham, Garner, Raleigh.
| D.R. Horton | Meritage Homes | |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle communities (NewHomeSource) | 36 source | 17 source |
| Communities with a sourced price | 10 | 6 |
| Lowest “from” price found | $299,990 | $289,000 |
| Towns found | Apex, Clayton, Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Hillsborough, Lillington, Raleigh, Sanford, Siler City, Wilson's Mills | Angier, Clayton, Durham, Garner, Mebane, Raleigh, Wake Forest |
| Best public survey score | No public survey score found | 4.7/5 · Avid Ratings · 1,753 reviews source |
| Warranty | 1/2/10 yrs (W/S/St) Residential Warranty Company (RWC); insurer-backed structural years 3–10 source | 1/2/10 yrs (W/S/St) In-house source |
| Current incentives | 3 current offer(s) · see offers | None found · see offers |
| Documented concerns | 2 cited · read with sources | 1 cited · read with sources |
W/S/St = workmanship / systems / structural years. Survey sources use different methods and are not directly comparable. Build your own comparison of 2 to 4 builders.
Questions answered from our data
Which has the lower starting price in the Triangle, D.R. Horton or Meritage Homes?
Of the community prices we sourced as of Oct 28, 2026, Meritage Homes has the lower "from" price ($289,000) versus D.R. Horton ($299,990). Prices change often; confirm with the builder.
How do the D.R. Horton and Meritage Homes warranties compare?
D.R. Horton: 1/2/10 years (workmanship/systems/structural), Residential Warranty Company (RWC); insurer-backed structural years 3–10. Meritage Homes: 1/2/10 years, In-house. Get the written warranty for your home.
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Compiled from cited public sources as of Oct 28, 2026 and provided as-is; details change often and may be out of date. Verify prices, incentives and warranty terms with the builder and your lender. Not financial or legal advice. See our terms & disclaimer. Corrections: [email protected].