New Construction & Custom Homes · Acadiana
Building or buying new construction in Acadiana? Have your own agent at the table.
Carrie Billeaud is a REALTOR® with eXp Realty and the acknowledged partner-agent of Acadiana Home Builders — a Lafayette luxury custom-home builder. Whether you're buying a spec home in a new subdivision or sitting down to design a custom build, Carrie represents your interests through contracts, upgrades and the walk-through.
Builder Partnership
Proud partner of Acadiana Home Builders
Carrie is proud to represent Acadiana Home Builders’ luxury custom homes. When you build with one of Acadiana’s premier custom builders, you get an agent who knows their homes — and who works for you.
Carrie represents Acadiana Home Builders as their REALTOR®
What: Acadiana Home Builders — a Lafayette-based luxury custom-home builder known for detail-driven, high-craftsmanship builds — publicly names Carrie Billeaud of eXp Realty as their realtor on their own website.
What it means for a buyer: Because Carrie already works alongside Acadiana Home Builders, buyers who come to her get earlier visibility into upcoming builds and available lots, a guide who understands the builder's process and paperwork, and — importantly — an agent representing your interests in the deal, not the builder's.
What to do: If a build with Acadiana Home Builders (or another Acadiana builder) is on your radar, talk to Carrie before you sign anything with the builder’s sales office — she’ll have the current picture on communities, available lots and pricing, which change frequently.
Buyer Education
How buying new construction actually works
New construction feels simpler than a resale — no bidding war, no inspection surprises from decades of wear. In practice it has its own set of decisions, and the builder's on-site sales rep works for the builder, not for you.
Why bring your own agent
The builder's sales rep represents the builder. Having your own buyer's agent means someone is reviewing the contract, the lot, and the terms on your behalf. Because Carrie also represents Acadiana Home Builders as their listing agent, she will explain in writing how agency works on any AHB purchase before you sign anything, as Louisiana law requires. Buyer-agent compensation on a new build depends on the listing, the offer terms, and your agreement — Carrie will walk through what applies before you visit a model home.
Reading the builder's contract
Builder contracts are different from resale purchase agreements — deposit schedules, change-order terms and completion timelines are all builder-drafted. Carrie reviews these alongside you so you know what you're agreeing to. For unusual or complex terms, Carrie may also suggest an attorney review before you sign.
Upgrades vs. resale value
Builder upgrade packages are easy to say yes to one line item at a time, and not every upgrade returns its cost at resale. Carrie can help you think through which selections tend to hold value locally versus which are purely personal preference.
Lot selection
In a new subdivision, lot position — drainage, orientation, proximity to amenities or future phases — can matter as much as the floor plan. This is easy to overlook when you're focused on finishes.
Inspections still matter
A new build isn't a guarantee of a flawless build. An independent inspection at the pre-drywall stage and again before closing can catch issues while they're still easy to fix.
Realistic timelines
Build timelines depend on the builder's current schedule, permitting, weather and material availability, so there isn't one universal number. Ask for a current, honest timeline estimate before you commit to a closing date on paper. If you're building with Acadiana Home Builders, Carrie can give you a realistic picture of their current build schedule.
Where New Construction Is Happening
New-construction communities across Acadiana
Youngsville — fast-growing & new-build heavy
Youngsville is where most of Carrie's new-construction activity is concentrated right now — steady subdivision growth and a strong supply of newly built homes.
Luxury & custom builds $500K+
Above $500K, the conversation often shifts from "which listing" to "buy or build." Carrie's luxury & custom page covers both paths, including her Acadiana Home Builders relationship.
Featured Builds
Current new-construction inventory
Carrie's active listings already include new-construction homes in Youngsville-area developments. Her live listings feed on the homepage is the fastest way to see what's currently available.
See current homes — live listings →
New-construction and custom-build inventory changes quickly — the live listings feed and the luxury & custom homes page always reflect what's currently on the market.
FAQ
Common new-construction questions
Who pays my agent if I buy new construction?
It depends on the listing, the offer terms, and your buyer-agency agreement with Carrie — the same as any purchase. On many new-construction deals the builder factors agent compensation into how the sale is structured, but this varies by builder and by deal. Carrie will walk through exactly what applies to your situation before you visit a model home or sign anything.
Can I still use Carrie if I'm building with a specific builder, like Acadiana Home Builders?
Yes. Carrie's role is to represent you — reviewing the contract, timeline and terms, and answering questions along the way — regardless of which builder you choose. Her working relationship with Acadiana Home Builders means that process is especially smooth if you build with them, but she represents buyers building with other Acadiana builders too.
Do upgrades pay off at resale?
Some do, some don't — it depends on the upgrade, the neighborhood, and how the local market values it. This isn't something to guess on a builder's showroom floor; ask Carrie before you commit to a big change-order.
How long does a custom or new-construction build take?
Timelines depend on the builder's current schedule, permitting, weather and material availability, so there's no single universal number. Ask for a current, realistic estimate from the builder and treat any date on paper as an estimate, not a guarantee. If you're considering a build with Acadiana Home Builders, Carrie can tell you their current typical timeline.
Should I get an inspection on a brand-new home?
Yes — a new build reduces some risks but doesn't eliminate them. An independent inspection at the pre-drywall stage and again before closing is a reasonable safeguard even on a new-construction purchase.
Contact
Thinking about building or buying new?
Tell Carrie what you have in mind — a specific builder, a community, or just "I want something brand new" — and she'll follow up personally.