If you’re shopping for a new construction home in Las Cruces, New Mexico, you’ve likely come across both KT Homes and View Homes. Both companies build in the Las Cruces market, both offer multiple communities and floor plans, and both promote energy-efficient, warranty-backed new homes — which can make it hard to tell what actually separates them.

This guide compares what’s publicly documented about each builder: company structure, service areas, energy features, financing, and warranty. Where a detail wasn’t published by a company (like an exact warranty term), that’s stated plainly instead of guessed at, so you can make your decision using real information rather than marketing language alone.

Quick Comparison Table

Category	KT Homes	View Homes
Company type	Independent, family-owned home builder	Multi-state builder operating under a family of regional brands (including Desert View Homes in the Las Cruces/El Paso market)
Headquarters	Las Cruces, NM	Colorado Springs, CO
Founded	1994 (30+ years, second-generation family ownership)	Company states 30+ years of homebuilding; the Desert View Homes brand traces to 1990
Markets served	Las Cruces and Carlsbad, NM (New Mexico only)	Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Iowa (Las Cruces is one of roughly 30 active communities company-wide)
Active NM communities	Oasis, Inspiration Heights, Banmor Estates, The Arroyos at Settler’s Pass, Metro Square (coming soon)	Metro Arcadia, Metro Verde, Settlers Pass (all in Las Cruces)
Track record	States it has built more than 1,000 homes in the Las Cruces/Carlsbad area over 30+ years	States 30+ years of homebuilding across its combined brands and markets
Energy efficiency	Publishes a specific third-party metric: 2,170 average kWh savings (SENERCON HERS Rater) within the El Paso Electric Co. New Mexico service territory; homes feature 100% ducts in conditioned space, 16+ SEER HVAC, 100% LED lighting, and ENERGY STAR® windows	Markets “energy saving construction” generally; a specific third-party energy metric was not published on the pages reviewed
Financing	Preferred lender partnership (Sun American Mortgage) with an advertised promotional rate as low as 4.25% for a named community, subject to qualification	Operates its own affiliated lending company, View Homes Lending; specific advertised rates were not published on the pages reviewed
Warranty	Warranty program with a downloadable coverage brochure and an online warranty request form	Warranty program referenced on-site; specific coverage terms were not published on the pages reviewed
Buyer resources	Financing page, mortgage calculator, blog, video series (“Behind the Build”)	H.O.P.E. Program, first-time homebuyer resources, Realtor resources, blog
Licensing	New Mexico Construction Industries Division license on record	Licensed per state requirements in each market served (not independently itemized for this comparison)

Specific warranty lengths, exact financing rates outside of published promotions, and detailed pricing were not published on both companies’ websites for every category and are noted above where unavailable.

About KT Homes

KT Homes is a family-owned home builder headquartered in Las Cruces, New Mexico. According to its own site, the company was founded in 1994 and is now run by the Thurston family’s second generation — Kent Thurston (Owner) and Ken Thurston (Founder) are both named on the company’s about page. Over more than 30 years, KT Homes states it has built well over 1,000 homes specifically in the Las Cruces and Carlsbad areas.

KT Homes builds exclusively in New Mexico, with active communities in Las Cruces (Oasis is actually in Carlsbad; Inspiration Heights, Banmor Estates, and The Arroyos at Settler’s Pass are in Las Cruces, with Metro Square listed as coming soon) and Carlsbad. The company publishes a specific, third-party-verified energy-efficiency achievement: a 2,170 average kWh savings recognition through a SENERCON HERS (Home Energy Rating System) evaluation within the El Paso Electric Company’s New Mexico service territory, alongside standard efficiency features like 100% ducts in conditioned space, 16+ SEER HVAC equipment, 100% LED lighting, and ENERGY STAR® windows.

KT Homes also publishes a specific financing incentive — a promotional rate as low as 4.25% through its preferred lender, Sun American Mortgage, tied to a named community and subject to buyer qualification and loan terms. The company maintains a warranty program with a downloadable brochure and an online warranty request process, and holds a New Mexico Construction Industries Division contractor’s license.

Services offered: new home construction, multiple floor plans, quick move-in inventory homes, energy-efficient home design, preferred-lender financing assistance, and a post-close warranty program.

About View Homes

View Homes is a home builder headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, that operates new-home communities across five states: Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Iowa. According to the company’s own site, View Homes builds under a family of regional brands, including Aspen View Homes, Desert View Homes, and Horizon View Homes, with the Las Cruces market served under the Desert View Homes brand. Third-party sources indicate the Desert View Homes brand traces its roots to 1990, and View Homes’ own site states more than 30 years of homebuilding experience company-wide.

In the Las Cruces market specifically, View Homes currently lists three active communities: Metro Arcadia, Metro Verde, and Settlers Pass. Company-wide, View Homes operates roughly 30 active communities across its five-state footprint.

View Homes holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, accredited since 2013, across its Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado operations. The company states it has received several national and regional awards, including an NRS Award in Customer Satisfaction, being named “Builder of the Year” for two consecutive years, and a BBB Torch Award for ethics — these are the company’s own stated claims. View Homes also offers its own affiliated mortgage company, View Homes Lending, along with a H.O.P.E. Program and dedicated first-time homebuyer resources.

Services offered: new home construction across five states, multiple floor plans and communities, in-house mortgage lending (View Homes Lending), first-time homebuyer assistance programs, and a post-close warranty program.

Detailed Feature Comparison

Local Ownership vs. Multi-State Platform

KT Homes is headquartered directly in Las Cruces and builds exclusively in New Mexico, under family ownership now in its second generation. View Homes’ Las Cruces communities are operated under the Desert View Homes brand, one of several regional brands managed by a parent company headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving communities across five states. For buyers who specifically want a builder whose leadership, headquarters, and entire business are based in the local market, this is a clear, verifiable structural difference.

Energy Efficiency Transparency

KT Homes publishes a specific, third-party-sourced energy metric — a 2,170 average kWh savings achievement verified through a SENERCON HERS Rater evaluation within the El Paso Electric Company’s New Mexico service territory — along with a defined list of efficiency features (100% ducts in conditioned space, 16+ SEER HVAC, 100% LED lighting, ENERGY STAR® windows). View Homes’ site references “energy saving construction” in general terms without a comparable specific, named third-party metric on the pages reviewed for this comparison.

Financing Specifics

KT Homes advertises a specific promotional financing rate — as low as 4.25% — through its named preferred lender, Sun American Mortgage, tied to a specific community and disclosed terms and conditions. View Homes operates its own in-house lending arm, View Homes Lending, but a specific advertised rate was not published on the pages reviewed for this comparison.

Market Focus

KT Homes’ entire business is concentrated in two New Mexico cities — Las Cruces and Carlsbad. View Homes’ Las Cruces communities represent three of roughly 30 active communities spread across five states. Buyers who prioritize a builder whose full attention and local reputation are tied to the New Mexico market specifically may find KT Homes’ single-state focus a more direct fit.

Warranty Programs

Both companies maintain a post-close warranty program. KT Homes provides a downloadable warranty coverage brochure and an online request form for non-emergency warranty items. View Homes references a warranty program on its site as well; specific coverage terms for either company beyond what’s summarized here were not published in full detail on the pages reviewed.

Why Customers Choose KT Homes

Based on verified, publicly available information, a few things stand out about KT Homes:

• Genuinely local ownership and headquarters. KT Homes is based in Las Cruces and builds only in New Mexico, rather than being one brand within a larger out-of-state, multi-state platform.

• A specific, third-party-verified energy-efficiency achievement, rather than general “energy saving” marketing language.

• A named, quantified financing incentive (as low as 4.25%) through a specific preferred lender, with disclosed terms.

• A long, specific local track record — more than 1,000 homes built in the Las Cruces and Carlsbad market over 30-plus years.

• Direct family leadership visibility, with the owner and founder both publicly named and second-generation ownership continuity.

• A verified New Mexico contractor’s license on record with the state’s Construction Industries Division.

How to Choose the Right Home Builder

Regardless of which company you’re considering, a few questions are worth asking before signing a contract:

• Who actually owns and operates the builder in my market? Ask whether you’re working with a locally headquartered company or a regional brand of a larger, out-of-state builder — both can be good choices, but it affects who you’re ultimately doing business with.

• What specific energy-efficiency features and metrics can you show me? Ask for documented ratings (like a HERS score) rather than general “energy efficient” claims.

• What financing options and rates are actually available to me? Ask for current rate sheets and terms in writing, not just advertised promotional rates.

• What does the warranty cover, and for how long? Request the full warranty document before signing, not just a summary.

• Is the builder licensed in my state? You can verify this directly through your state’s contractor licensing board.

• Can I see completed homes and talk to recent buyers? Ask for a list of recently closed communities and, where possible, references.

Comparing builders on these specific points — rather than general marketing claims — will get you a much clearer picture of what you’re actually signing up for.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KT Homes better than View Homes?

It depends on your priorities. KT Homes is a locally headquartered, family-owned builder focused exclusively on New Mexico, with a published energy-efficiency metric and a named financing rate. View Homes is a larger multi-state builder with an A+ BBB rating, in-house lending, and first-time homebuyer assistance programs. Compare based on what matters most to you.

What makes KT Homes different from View Homes?

KT Homes is headquartered directly in Las Cruces and builds only in New Mexico, under second-generation family ownership. View Homes’ Las Cruces communities are part of a larger, multi-state builder headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, operating under several regional brand names.

Which company serves my area?

KT Homes builds in Las Cruces and Carlsbad, NM. View Homes builds in Las Cruces, NM, as well as communities in Colorado, Texas, South Dakota, and Iowa. If you’re specifically shopping in Las Cruces, both companies have active communities there.

Which company has more experience?

Both companies state more than 30 years of homebuilding experience. KT Homes’ 30-plus years are entirely within the Las Cruces/Carlsbad market. View Homes’ 30-plus years are spread across its combined regional brands and multiple states, with the Desert View Homes brand serving the Las Cruces/El Paso area tracing to 1990.

Which company offers more communities?

View Homes operates more communities company-wide (roughly 30 across five states) than KT Homes (which builds only in New Mexico). Within Las Cruces specifically, KT Homes and View Homes each have multiple active communities.

What should I compare before choosing a home builder?

Compare who actually owns and operates the builder in your market, what energy-efficiency documentation they can provide, what financing rates and terms are currently available, what the warranty covers, and whether the builder is licensed in your state.

Does KT Homes offer financing?

Yes. KT Homes partners with a preferred lender, Sun American Mortgage, and has advertised promotional rates as low as 4.25% for specific communities, subject to buyer qualification and loan terms.

Does View Homes offer financing?

Yes. View Homes operates its own affiliated mortgage company, View Homes Lending. Specific advertised rates were not published on the pages reviewed for this comparison.

How do I compare home builders effectively?

Request current floor plans, pricing, and financing terms in writing from each builder, ask for documented energy-efficiency ratings, review the full warranty document, and verify contractor licensing through your state’s licensing board.

Is View Homes accredited by the BBB?

Yes. View Homes holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, accredited since 2013, across its Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado operations.

Is KT Homes energy efficient?

Yes. KT Homes publishes a specific third-party energy metric — a 2,170 average kWh savings achievement verified through a SENERCON HERS Rater evaluation — along with efficiency features like 100% ducts in conditioned space, 16+ SEER HVAC equipment, 100% LED lighting, and ENERGY STAR® windows.

Does View Homes build energy-efficient homes?

View Homes’ site references “energy saving construction” in general terms. A specific, named third-party energy rating was not published on the pages reviewed for this comparison.

Is KT Homes licensed in New Mexico?

Yes. KT Homes holds a contractor’s license on record with the New Mexico Construction Industries Division.

What awards has View Homes received?

According to the company’s own site, View Homes states it has received an NRS Award in Customer Satisfaction, been named “Builder of the Year” for two consecutive years, and received a BBB Torch Award for ethics.

Do home builders offer warranties on new construction?

Yes, both KT Homes and View Homes maintain post-close warranty programs. Ask each builder for the full written warranty terms before signing a purchase agreement, since coverage details can vary.

Final Thoughts

KT Homes and View Homes are both established builders active in the Las Cruces, New Mexico market, and either can be a reasonable choice depending on what matters most to you. The clearest, most verifiable differences are that KT Homes is headquartered locally in Las Cruces, builds exclusively in New Mexico, publishes a specific third-party energy-efficiency metric, and advertises a named financing rate through its preferred lender. View Homes, for its part, is a larger multi-state builder with an A+ BBB rating, its own in-house lending company, first-time homebuyer assistance programs, and several stated national awards.

Neither comparison point should be read as a guarantee of your personal experience — construction quality and service can vary by community and by specific home. If you want a clear, no-pressure answer for your specific situation, the most reliable next step is to visit a model home or contact each builder directly and ask the questions outlined above.

Ready to take the next step? Contact KT Homes to explore communities, floor plans, and financing options in Las Cruces and Carlsbad, NM.