Ways to Build
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you talk to WillowTree. Start with what you know. We’ll listen, talk through what you’re considering, and help you understand what the next step could look like.
There is no single starting point for a custom home.
A neighborhood lot. An estate homesite. Acreage in the Hill Country. Land your family has held for years.
We’ll start by understanding the property, the home you envision, and what matters most to you.
Sometimes you find the neighborhood before you know exactly what the home will become.
Explore the communities where WillowTree is building across North Texas and the Texas Hill Country, and find the place that feels right for your family.
You don’t need to find the land before you find the builder.
If you know where you’d like to be but haven’t found the right homesite, bring us into the conversation. We can talk through what you’re considering and help connect the right resources when needed.
Already working with an architect or designer? WillowTree is comfortable collaborating with established design teams.
Still looking for the right people? We have trusted relationships with experienced architects and designers who understand the level of thought and detail a custom home deserves and from the first conversation, we keep you, your architect, your designer, engineers, and trades closely coordinated throughout the project.
Some homes begin with an entirely original idea and a blank sheet of paper. Others begin with plans already taking shape, or with thoughtful design work already underway. And some start with little more than an idea.
Every path is different. The standard isn’t. The goal is a home that feels deeply personal to the people who live there.
Why Experience Matters
The WillowTree Team
Every custom home comes with questions. The land may present challenges. Plans may evolve. The right path may not be obvious on day one. That’s where experience matters.
WillowTree has been building luxury custom homes in North Texas since 2013, with leadership experience spanning construction, engineering, residential land development, and high-end homebuilding. Travis Franks’ background includes residential land development, while Jody Alumbaugh is a professional engineer whose career in construction and design began in 2002.
That experience reaches beyond the walls of a home. Building in an established neighborhood or on a new piece of land can bring its own considerations, from the homesite itself to community requirements and local building standards.
The more your builder understands the landscape around the build, the fewer unknowns you have to navigate alone.
Partnership & Accountability
An exceptional home brings together architects, designers, engineers, craftsmen, and countless decisions along the way. We believe in partnership and clear communication from the start, keeping the people and decisions surrounding your home aligned as the vision takes shape, with WillowTree as your clear point of accountability throughout the process.
No. Some clients come to WillowTree with a homesite already selected, while others are still considering where they want to build. You can start the conversation before every piece is in place.
Yes. WillowTree is comfortable working alongside established design teams. If you haven’t selected an architect or designer yet, we also have trusted relationships with experienced professionals.
That’s a good time to start a conversation. We can learn more about your plans, property, and goals and talk with you about whether the project may be a good fit.
You don’t need to decide before reaching out. Start with what you know. Your first conversation can help you better understand your options and what the next step could look like.
