Behind Every Key, a Story
Nearly 85,000 homebuyers last year alone.
D.R. Horton
Last year, D.R. Horton helped nearly 85,000 individuals and families achieve homeownership. More than half of those purchases were made by first-time homebuyers; people taking one of the biggest financial and personal steps of their lives. Also last year, the company completed its 24th consecutive year as the largest homebuilder in the United States by volume; recognition that may explain why D.R. Horton calls itself “America’s Builder.”
A History of Helping People Come Home
D.R. Horton’s story began in 1978, when founder Donald R. Horton built his first home in Fort Worth, Texas. From that beginning, the company grew around a straightforward philosophy: create value every step of the way. Today, D.R. Horton operates in 126 markets across 36 states. That scale gives D.R. Horton the ability to meet the needs of an unusually broad range of buyers.
The company’s portfolio includes its Express Series, geared toward first-time buyers; Tradition Series, emphasizing quality and value; Freedom Series, designed around low-maintenance living; and Emerald Series, offering luxury homes. In other words, choosing D.R. Horton doesn’t necessarily mean choosing one particular type of home. It means having options designed for different budgets, lifestyles and stages of life.
For visitors to the 2026 Parade of Homes, that range of options won't just be described. It will be there to walk through in person. D.R. Horton's model homes give buyers a firsthand look at the same quality, floor plans and finishes found across its communities, from an entry-level layout built for a first-time buyer to a larger single-family home designed for a growing family. It's a chance to see, room by room, what sets each series apart, and to picture which one fits the next stage of life.
Making the First Home Possible
Affordability remains one of the greatest challenges facing today’s homebuyers, particularly those trying to enter the market for the first time. D.R. Horton says its purpose is to enable more customers to achieve the dream of homeownership, with a particular focus on affordability for entry-level, first-time and first-time move-up buyers. The company combines that emphasis on value with services that can help simplify the homebuying journey. The builder’s services include mortgage financing, title services and insurance agency services for homebuyers, bringing several important pieces of the transaction together.
The Power Behind the Numbers
Nearly 85,000 homes in one year is an impressive statistic. But each of those closings represents something much more personal. A first set of keys. A growing family looking for more room. Someone downsizing for the next stage of life. That’s ultimately what sits behind D.R. Horton’s extraordinary scale.
For more than four decades, the company has focused on delivering homes across a broad range of price points while maintaining its emphasis on quality, value and homeownership. More than 1.2 million homes later, the numbers tell a powerful story. More people choose D.R. Horton because, for millions of Americans, America’s Builder has helped make the dream of home a reality.
Contact
D.R. Horton
1431 Centerpoint Blvd, Suite 110
Knoxville, TN 37932
“Choosing D.R. Horton doesn’t necessarily mean choosing one particular type of home. It means having options.”
