Charlotte, N.C. — October 2026

Updated weekly · Charlotte Metro

Today's builder deals

Rate buydowns, closing-cost credits, and price cuts advertised by Charlotte-area builders right now — each with its expiration and the date we last checked it.

Please note: builder incentives change frequently — often weekly, sometimes daily. Offers shown were advertised as of October 3, 2026 and cannot be guaranteed. We verify with most builders by phone, email, or their online marketing, and Franklin confirms the current terms with the builder before you act on anything.

Rate buydowns

Builders buying down your rate

The builder pays to lower your interest rate — the monthly savings go straight to you.

Dream Finders Homes

2/1 buydown: 3.49% year 1, 4.49% year 2, 5.49% fixed (FHA/VA/USDA)

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Expires Oct 31
Last checked
October 3, 2026

D.R. Horton

5.50% conventional / 4.99% FHA-VA-USDA + up to $7,500 closing costs

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Expires Oct 31
Last checked
October 3, 2026

Meritage Homes

Rates as low as 3.99%

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Limited time
Last checked
October 3, 2026

Toll Brothers

4.99% 30-year fixed on select homes

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Limited time
Last checked
October 3, 2026

M/I Homes

4.875% 30-year fixed FHA via M/I Financial (qualified buyers)

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Fall sale
Last checked
October 3, 2026

Pulte Homes

5.75% 30-year fixed (qualified buyers); 4.50% 7-year ARM on quick-close homes

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Select homes
Last checked
October 3, 2026

LGI Homes

Rates as low as 4.99% (5.864% APR) — limited-time national offer

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Limited time
Last checked
October 3, 2026

Empire Homes

Reduced rates starting at 4.99%

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Limited time
Last checked
October 3, 2026

Closing-cost credits

Cash toward closing

Builder credits applied at closing — toward costs, buydowns, or options, depending on the offer.

Meritage Homes

Up to $18,000 toward closing or buydown + extra $5,000

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Select homes
Last checked
October 3, 2026

Smith Douglas Homes

Up to $20,000 at Sunset Meadows + move-in package

Area
Charlotte
Expires
Select homes
Last checked
October 3, 2026

D.R. Horton

Up to $10,000 Flex Cash — use with any lender

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Select homes
Last checked
October 3, 2026

Lennar

Up to $10,000 seller credit on select homes

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Expires Nov 24
Last checked
October 3, 2026

Mattamy Homes

Up to 3% (up to $16,000) toward closing with Mattamy Home Funding

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Expires Oct 30
Last checked
October 3, 2026

KB Home

Up to $10,000 closing with KBHS at Wilson Creek & Sheffield

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Expires Nov 28
Last checked
October 3, 2026

Dream Finders Homes

$7,500 toward closing costs via in-house lender

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Select homes
Last checked
October 3, 2026

Mattamy Homes

$2,000 Hometown Heroes: military, fire, law enforcement, teachers

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Expires Oct 24
Last checked
October 3, 2026

Price reductions

Prices cut this week

Advertised reductions on quick move-in and select homes across the metro.

Taylor Morrison

Up to $62,625 off at Esplanade at Northgate

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Select plans
Last checked
October 3, 2026

Pulte Homes

Up to $50,000 off select Quick Move-In homes

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Select homes
Last checked
October 3, 2026

Empire Homes

$30,000 off Carson plan — now $449,900

Area
Charlotte
Expires
Caswell community
Last checked
October 3, 2026

True Homes

$50K off select (now $929,900); townhome $16K off to $314,900

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Select homes
Last checked
October 3, 2026

David Weekley Homes

Up to $30,000 anniversary savings on move-in-ready homes

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Expires Jan 1, 2027
Last checked
October 3, 2026

D.R. Horton

Home of the Week: $10K–$20K off — keep your own lender

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Weekly
Last checked
October 3, 2026

Lennar

Dickenson II $289,000 → $275,000; Abbey $318,000 → $305,000

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Select homes
Last checked
October 3, 2026

D.R. Horton

Red Tag Event: special rates, free upgrades, price reductions

Area
Charlotte Metro
Expires
Expires Nov 1
Last checked
October 3, 2026

Please note: builder incentives change frequently — often weekly, sometimes daily. Offers shown were advertised as of October 3, 2026 and cannot be guaranteed. We verify with most builders by phone, email, or their online marketing, and Franklin confirms the current terms with the builder before you act on anything.

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