Rhoades Builds
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Builder Overview
Rhoades Builds is a Northern Colorado custom home builder that’s actively building in communities such as Heron Lakes (Berthoud) and Prairie Song (Windsor), and also takes on projects across nearby markets like Loveland, Fort Collins, and Severance. Compared with national production builders, this is a more bespoke, client-driven path: fewer “cookie-cutter” repeats, more emphasis on design collaboration, and higher typical price points depending on the homesite, design, and finish level.
Buyers should expect the experience to revolve around selecting a community/homesite, then working through plan/design decisions (often with outside designers/architectural plans, depending on the neighborhood requirements). Because custom construction has more variables, timelines and final pricing tend to be less “menu predictable” than production building, and community rules (design guidelines, HOA/metro district details, or “no metro district” positioning in specific neighborhoods) can materially affect both the process and monthly costs.
Quick Facts
Builder Type
Production Builder
Starting From
Custom Builder
Active Communities
1 in NoCo
Cities
Windsor
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Builder Snapshot
Builder Type
Production Builder
Price Range
Varies by Community
Active Communities
1 in Northern Colorado
Build Locations
Windsor
Warranty
Builder Standard Warranty
Mark's Insight
Mark Leavitt
Nixon Team at RE/MAX Alliance
From a Realtor perspective, the key with a custom builder like Rhoades Builds is managing scope and documentation: nail down what’s included in the build agreement (allowances, finish level, selections process, and change-order mechanics) before you assume the marketing photos are representative of your contract price. Negotiation tends to look different than with production builders—less about blanket incentives and more about clarifying specs, timelines, and allowances in writing. Also, because warranty/service workflows vary widely across smaller builders and communities, buyers should ask up front what the post-close process looks like for service requests and what documentation you’ll need to submit if an item comes up.
Questions Worth Asking
What’s the all-in monthly payment after HOA + taxes?
What’s included today vs. what was included last phase?
What are the top 3 common warranty items you see here?
Buyer Fit
Great Fit If You...
- ✓Custom-home buyers in Berthoud/Windsor corridors
- ✓Buyers who want a more bespoke design outcome
- ✓Households comfortable managing allowances and selections
- ✓People prioritizing homesite/community fit (e.g., Heron Lakes, Prairie Song)
May Not Be Ideal If You...
- •Buyers wanting “spec home” simplicity only
- •Strict fixed-budget shoppers without upgrade/overage tolerance
- •Expecting production-builder timelines and rigidity
- •Buyers who don’t want to manage selections/change orders
Rhoades Builds Communities
What Buyers Should Know
Incentives & Lender Relationships
- Builders often offer incentives when using their preferred lender
- Compare builder incentives to outside lender rates carefully
- Incentives can change monthly — always confirm current offers
Lot Premiums
- Premium lots (corners, views, larger) cost extra
- Lot premiums are negotiable in some markets
- Understand which lots have premiums before selecting
Upgrade Pricing
- Builder upgrades typically have higher margins
- Some upgrades are easier to add post-close
- Focus on structural upgrades that can't be done later
Contract & Timeline
- Build timelines can shift — plan for flexibility
- Understand earnest money and deposit requirements
- Review cancellation terms carefully
Customization Limits
- Production builders have limited floor plan changes
- Some finish selections must be made by certain deadlines
- Ask what's standard vs. upgrade early in the process
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Cities Where Rhoades Builds Builds Homes
Rhoades Builds builds new construction homes across several Northern Colorado communities including Windsor, Timnath, Loveland, Fort Collins. Explore each city to see current availability, pricing, and community details.
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- Custom-home buyers in Berthoud/Windsor corridors
- Buyers who want a more bespoke design outcome
- Households comfortable managing allowances and selections
- People prioritizing homesite/community fit (e.g., Heron Lakes, Prairie Song)
Not Ideal For
- Buyers wanting “spec home” simplicity only
- Strict fixed-budget shoppers without upgrade/overage tolerance
- Expecting production-builder timelines and rigidity
- Buyers who don’t want to manage selections/change orders
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Last verified: 2026-01-27
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