Around Lafayette, owning a home can cost about what you're already paying in rent — with little to nothing out of pocket to get in. See what you can afford. You might be surprised.
Pick the payment that fits your budget and see real homes available right now. Estimated payments reflect current builder and assistance programs — your actual payment will depend on your details.
My Home Journey is your free, self-guided prequalification — find out what you can afford, what you could buy, and whether you could own for less than you're paying in rent. See your numbers in minutes, save your progress, and pick up anytime.
Every rent check pays down someone else's mortgage. The same money could be building wealth that's yours.
No pet deposits, no pet rent, no "sorry, no animals." When you own, the rules are yours.
Rent climbs every renewal. A fixed-rate mortgage keeps your principal & interest the same for years.
Between assistance programs and builder incentives, the upfront cost can be a fraction of what most renters assume.
You may be able to stack more than one of these — here's where the help comes from.
Down payment and closing-cost assistance, with some programs forgivable if you stay in the home.
View LHC programs →The parish's First-Time Homebuyer Program helps qualified low-to-moderate-income buyers purchasing within Lafayette Parish.
See the parish program →A free program that helps you clear credit hurdles and build a path to ownership — even if you're not quite ready yet.
Join the club →We filmed an entire new home going up from the ground up, including everything behind the walls that buyers almost never get to see. Take the full virtual tour, hear from a real buyer, and judge the quality for yourself — then ask about the D.R. Horton buyer bonus program.
Wherever you're starting from, there's a path. Pick the one that fits you today.
Plug in a price and see what the monthly payment could look like — then check what lenders actually look for.
Credit holding you back? The D.R. Horton Home Buyer Club helps you build a path to ownership at no cost. Start by pulling your free report.
Ready to find out for real? Start your application with DHI Mortgage — it only takes a few minutes.
Start My Home Journey, or reach out to Jim directly — there's no cost and no obligation.