Choosing the new-construction route comes with challenges like cost overruns, permitting delays and supply-chain issues, but also the promise of getting a fully customized home.

A North Texas company, Integrity Group, has plans to build hundreds of new homes in communities aimed just at older adults this year.

The family bought a steel-framed house by Netze Homes, which plans to build small communities of such homes across D-FW. (Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer) ...