Founded in 2007 by QUALICO Company, Pacesetter Homes is an award-winning home builder in the Greater Austin and Dallas, Texas regions. Backed by a 75-year homebuilding legacy, we’re focused on building homes and neighborhoods that improve the quality of life for home buyers in central Texas. From award-winning designs to quality construction to reliable customer service, Pacesetter is committed to building long-term relationships with our homebuyers in each community we build. We have welcomed thousands of Central Texans into their new homes and we’re excited to join you on the path to finding your dream home.

Our Values

Drawing upon our company strength, customer commitment, and proven history of doing the right thing, QUALICO develops communities that enrich lives and offers a full selection of housing options that deliver superior value.

We take the time to build things right

Creating better homes and communities for life, work and play.

We hammer and hone our values into everything we make

Not because industry standards demand it, but because we do.

Our employees, our consultants, our trades

All align to a single goal – do the right thing.

You won’t find these values written on our wall

You’ll find them manifested in everything we make.

We take the time to build things right

Creating better homes and communities for life, work and play.

We hammer and hone our values into everything we make

Not because industry standards demand it, but because we do.

Our employees, our consultants, our trades

All align to a single goal – do the right thing.

You won’t find these values written on our wall

You’ll find them manifested in everything we make.

Take A Step Back In Time…

  • 2007

    Qualico started Pacesetter Homes in Austin TX.

  • 2008

    Pacesetter Homes closed its first home.

  • 2017

    Pacesetter Homes recognized by Builder Magazine as one of the top 10 fastest growing homebuilding companies in the US.

  • 2018

    Pacesetter Homes entered the Dallas, TX market.

  • 2022

    Pacesetter Homes entered the Fort Worth TX. market.

Beyond the Extra Mile

Pacesetter Homes is honored by the recognition we’ve received from industry peers and professional organizations. Every award serves as a reminder of our hard work and dedication to excellence, which has been gracefully acknowledged time after time. We are proud to share these achievements with every member of Pacesetter’s talented team.

Best Product Design
“Multi-Gen”

Max Award 2020

Best Product Design
“Multi-Gen”

Max Award 2020

All Austin Awards

Best Product Design $100,000 - $125,000

Max Award | 2011

Best Product Design “Specialty Product”

Max Award | 2011

Best Product Design $100,000 - $150,000

Max Award | 2012

Best Product Design $150,000 - $200,000

Max Award | 2012

Volume Builder of the Year

HBA President’s Choice | 2013

Best Product Design $100,000 - $149,999

Max Award | 2013

Best Product Design $150,000 - $199,999

Max Award | 2013

Best Product Design $100,000 - $150,000

Max Award | 2014

Best Product Design $150,000 - $199,999

Max Award | 2015

Best Product Design $200,000 - $249,999

Max Award | 2015

Best Product Design $100,000 - $149,999

Max Award | 2016

Best Product Design $150,000 - $199,999

Max Award | 2016

Best Product Design $200,000 - $249,999

Max Award | 2016

Best Product Design over $600,000

Max Award | 2017

Best Interior Merchandising over $1mil

Max Award | 2017

Best Interior Merchandising for a Model Home over $1mil

Max Award | 2018

Best in Show

Parade of Homes | 2018

Best Product Design $100,000 - $199,000

Max Award | 2018

Best Custom Home over $1mil

Max Award | 2019

Best Product Design “Multi-Gen”

Max Award | 2020

The Dallas Builders Association’s Sales and Marketing Council created the McSam Awards in 1979 to recognize the best and brightest in DFW homebuilding.

Established in 1982, The Nationals are the National Association of Homebuilder’s prestigious awards recognizing outstanding achievement within the housing industry.

All Dallas Awards

Smart Home Technology | Best Video of the Year

2025

Green Meadows | The Southlake Floor Plan | Best Interior Merchandising Sales Price under $400,000

2022

Green Meadows | The Arlington Floor Plan | Best Interior Merchandising Sales Price between $400,000 - $500,000

2022

Green Meadows | The Arlington Floor Plan | Best Architectural Design Detached Home Sales Price Under $500,000

2022

Madison McCabe | Closing Coordinator of the Year

2023

Taylor Humphrey | Marketing Professional of the Year

2025

Preferred Lender Jared Wilson, Benchmark Mortgage | Mortgage Professional of the Year

2025

Enclave at Meadow Run | The Majestic Floor Plan | Best Architectural Design Detached Home under 2,500 sq ft

2023

Novi Home | Best Use of Technology

2023

Beyond the Extra Mile

Pacesetter Homes is humbled by the recognition we’ve received from industry peers and professional organizations. Every award serves as a reminder of our hard work and dedication to excellence, which has been gracefully acknowledged time after time. We are honored to share these achievements with every member of Pacesetter’s talented team.

Dallas | Packing food to help the North Texas Food Bank feed our neighbors

Dallas | Packing food to help the North Texas Food Bank feed our neighbors.

Dallas | Packing food to help the North Texas Food Bank feed our neighbors

Dallas | Partnering with Operation Finally Home to build a mortgage-free home for this veteran and their family.

Austin | Volunteer day with Austin Angels to assemble gift baskets/donations to be donated to foster children.

Austin | Volunteer day with Austin Angels to assemble gift baskets/donations to be donated to foster children.

Dallas | Annual donation of Christmas presents through Operation Once in a Lifetime’s Toys for Troops program.

Our Community Partners

These are the organizations and programs that Pacesetter Homes Dallas and Austin have and or continue to support over the years.

  • Austin Angels
  • Central Texas Food Back
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Brown Santa
  • Helping Hand Home
  • Community First
  • Austin Homebuilders Association (HBA)
  • Sammy’s House
  • ManeGait
  • Operation Finally Home
  • Operation Once in a Lifetime

Build a Meaningful Career

At Pacesetter Homes, we’re always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who want to make a lasting impact on the community. Find an incredibly rewarding career with us as you help shape beautiful places to live and grow. Join us on this journey!

Benefits

Pacesetter Homes Texas is proud to be a Qualico company. We are a company spanning multiple cities, areas of the industry and a variety of customer types. When you’re an employee at Qualico, you are part of a lasting and meaningful impact in the communities where we do business. In all corners of Qualico, we have the best reason to come to work each day!

  • Medical/Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance (STD)
  • Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
  • 401(k) Savings Plan – 2 Year Vesting
  • Paid Time Off
  • 12 Company Paid Holidays
  • Home Purchase Program (taxable benefit)
  • Volunteer Opportunities & Day of Giving
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
  • Referral Bonus

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