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Smart shoppers know there is more to a new home than pretty granite countertops, impressive flooring, and designer lighting fixtures. These can easily be mistaken for quality construction. Look for the BUILT TO SAVE™ certification—the “High Performance and High Quality” seal of approval from third-party inspectors. You’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing the home will save you money on utilities, improve indoor air quality, and be healthier, more comfortable, and more durable—with a higher resale value—than a home that has only been built to code.

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Contents

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jose Vielma

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SENIOR EDITOR Barbara Zapffe CREATIVE DIRECTOR Laura Soria GRAPHIC DESIGNER Karla Garza

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STAFF ACCOUNTANT Celina Herrera ADVERTISING SALES Johnny Vasquez DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Ken Sabe

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Experience the legendary beauty and everlasting quality of a Camelot home: its luxurious details, Experience Legendary Beauty & Everlasting Quality Pg. 7 & 14

superior craftsmanship, and superb value. Prepare to live in comfort fit for a king.

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HOME SPACES 4

The Home Entertainment Room

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Shoreline Vista - Phase 2

Bring an authentic theater-like experience to your

New homesites are coming soon to this serene

home. This article gives you valuable advice on

community along the Oso Bay in Flour Bluff. It’s

what you will need to know to get the home theater

a perfect time to reserve your lot.

system that is right for you.

SPECIAL SECTIONS HOMEBUYING ADVICE 6

Title Insurance

Furnished Model Homes Find address, contact information, and hours of

Buying tiltle insurance is the last step before moving

operation. Visit these model homes and “feel”

into your new home and one you want to get right

which one is right for you.

so your investment is protected from Day One. Discover what you need to know.

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Meet an elite group of talented women builders

Choosing a New Home Community

who have distinguished themselves in an

Finding the perfect home begins with finding the perfect homesite. Learn 4 tips that will help you find the homesite that is best for you.

Distinguished Women in Construction industry dominated by men.

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New Home Communities Map

THE COASTAL BEND NEW HOMES GUIDE is a quarterly publication of Across Media Marketing, LLC. and is provided to its readers free of charge. Unless otherwise noted, all photography, artwork, and editorial content printed in NHG are copyrighted material and may not be duplicated or reprinted without express written permission. NHG and Across Media Marketing, LLC. are not responsible for typographical or production errors, or for the accuracy of information provided by the advertisers. Opinions expressed by writers and contributors do not necessarily represent the opinions of the publisher. NHG reserves the right to refuse any advertising which we deem unsuitable for our publication.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this magazine is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and the Amendments Act of 1988 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

This magazine will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this magazine are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD tollfree at 1-800-669-9777 or contact HUD’s regional office in Ft. Worth, Texas at (817) 885-5521. The telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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Maximize Your Home’s Resale Value Buying a home is a huge investment. Here are

the most up-to-date listings of new home communities in the area.

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a few tips on how to increase the odds that your

At a glance, look at everything you need to

home will increase in value as time goes on.

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H O M E S PAC E S : T H E AT E R S

THE MOST ENTERTAINING ROOM IN THE HOME From watching 15” TVs in the 1960’s to enjoying theater-like experiences watching movies on a screen as big as a room, home entertainment options have come a long way. In previous times, the TV was usually crammed into our living areas, perhaps sitting on a shelf in the main living area in a space not very suitable for private viewing, or too small for large groups of friends and family.

Well, all that has changed. Today’s new home builders are in touch with the idea that we are becoming a society of “Nesters.”

After a long day at work, we don’t want to go out and party; we just want to relax in our homes and catch the news, watch the game, or see a good movie. We also don’t want the disturbance of kitchen clatters, loud conversations, or phones ringing in our own homes while we are watching our favorite show.

The solution—the Entertainment Room: a quiet, separate room in the home dedicated soley as a home theater room that houses a large TV or movie-screen, a surround sound audio system, comfortable theater seating, often a wet bar, or mini-kitchen complete with movie snacks and popcorn. The Entertainment room is a special space that functions as a retreat for families, and is designed to provide a peaceful, undisturbed viewing of favorite programs and shows with a real theater-like experience.

Today’s audio/visual technology has radically transformed and improved the home entertainment industry with systems that can be simple or jam-packed with all the latest high-tech

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components for the ultimate experiences. The best news is that there are plenty of options available to fit everyone’s needs and budgets. Whether you live in an existing home or are planning to custom build your home, there is a home entertainment system for music, video, gaming, or all of them. Continue reading to get some valuable advice in choosing a home theater system that will be right for you.

If you are planning to invest in a home theater system, the most important take-away advice is “Don’t go it alone without consulting a professional who knows all the pros and cons of the many options available to you.” Experts like those at Echelon Home Theater in Corpus Christi, Texas, are certainly the people you should see to make an informed decision. Echelon Home Theater and Security is the “go-to” place in South Texas for the best advice and the highest quality audio/video systems for the whole house, not just the entertainment room.

Top photo courtesy of Savant, a leader in home control and automation—the preferred brand for the most pristine video and exceptional sound quality. www.savant.com

WHAT YOU SHOULD CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A HOME THEATER SYSTEM YOUR NEEDS: Every home is different, and every person is different. Figure

out what is most important to you. Is it music, video, gaming, or all of them?

What you value most should determine where you should spend your money.

Most importantly, even if you buy a smaller system because that is all you can afford, remember that you can always add to it as time goes by. That’s the nice thing about getting a customized system designed by professionals as opposed to getting an “in-the-box” product.

VALUE: There are high-end home theaters that can duplicate the IMAX

experience and there are very affordable options that can still give an amazing theater experience, even in a spare bedroom. Whatever your needs and your budget allow, remember this: you will be able to enjoy your home theater every day, unlike a purchase like a swimming pool, outdoor jacuzzi, or a boat, for example. Most importantly, make sure you get a system that can be upgraded for future needs.

BASIC COMPONENTS OF A HOME THEATER SYSTEM 1) The Screen - While most people would be satisfied with a large flat-panel

TV, especially a 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) TV as their screen, the obvious choice for an authentic theater-like experience with a “big screen” effect is the projector/screen combination. This option requires a dedicated theater room where a screen—sometimes as large as the room-—can be installed as fixed-frame, pull-down, or motorized.

2) Video Source - A video source is what delivers the audio and visual content

to your screen. It can be physical media such as cable, Blu-ray players, 4K media players, gaming consoles, and others, with many connectivity options including Wi-Fi connectivity to stream media from a growing list of providers such as Netflix, Hulu, HBO GO, and others. For the highest quality audio and video file, you need to look at Kaleidescape, a 4K media server that gives you something you can’t get from Apple TV or streaming Netflix—lossless audio and video. What this means is that you are getting the exact same file sent to IMAX containing every single bit of audio and video detail of the original recording.

3) Sound: Speakers (Channels) - The main question here regarding

sound is: Do you want to hear it, or do you want to feel it? A basic home theater system includes 5 speakers, also called channels: two in the front (left and right); one center speaker; and two in the back. Adding a subwoofer channel (typically in the back) is recommended to capture low frequency bass effects like explosions and provide a true surround sound system where you can feel the action. Adding two channels in the ceiling would provide an impressive 3-D sound effect. The label 5.1.2 means five channels as described above, one subwoofer, and two ceiling channels. It is important to know that the actual number of channels is best determined by the size of the room. If possible, an ideal combination would be 7.2.4 for an authentic home theater experience you will be able to feel in your chest.

4) Audio/Visual Receiver - An AV receiver interprets all the audio and video

and assigns it to the appropriate channels. It is the hub of all operations and is the “brains” of the entire home theater system. Think of the receiver as the conductor in an orchestra, responsible for making sure all of the components are synchronized and working properly for a successful performance. Make sure your AV Receiver includes 4K video switching, even if you don’t need it now. Also, make sure the receiver can accommodate HDR10, DV, and HLG formats and comes with Dolby Atmos or DTS:X for total immersion in the ultimate 3-D surround sound.

Deciding on a home theater system can be overwhelming if you don’t have the facts. The best advice would be to rely on the experienced professionals at Echelon Home Theater and Security to help make choices that are right for you. Echelon HTS, one of only 270 SAVANT Ambassadors in the country, offers the full line of SAVANT’s home automation products (savant.com) featuring the highest quality and most up-to-date innovations in home automation. In addition, Echelon HTS is the exclusive dealer in South Texas of Kaleidescape, a 4K movie server with “IMAX quality” movies streaming directly to you.

Echelon Home Theater and Security is a proven leader in: home entertainment systems; smart home technology; and state-of-the art security systems for residential and commercial properties.

Call 361-429-6453 or visit www.echelonhts.com for more information.

Echelon HTS is located at 5159 Everhart Road, Corpus Christi, Texas.

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HOMEBUYING ADVICE

Why You Need Title Insurance for Your New Home It’s time for Sue and Frank to finalize their home purchase—but wait. Before they sign those important papers, it’s essential that they get title insurance for the new home they’re about to buy. Why would Sue and Frank, or indeed anyone, get this type of insurance? Well, because purchasing a new home is likely to be the biggest financial investment any of us will ever make in our lifetime, so we will want to protect our investment. And how can we protect it? Through buying title insurance! Let’s look at the importance of having title insurance.

WHAT IS TITLE INSURANCE?

A title is a deed to a property. Title insurance is issued by an insurance company and guarantees that the home you are buying is free and clear of any previous claims or liens. If the condition of a property title is not what you understood when you purchased your home, a title insurance policy protects you against any and all losses that may occur as a result.

WHAT IS IT FOR?

You want to actually occupy your new home and live there for many years without any fear of becoming responsible for debts or obligations that came with the property, right? It’s also true that you want to be able to sell your home whenever and to whomever you want. That’s why you need title insurance – it is designed to protect your rights to live in and sell your property freely.

WHY DO I NEED IT?

Most importantly, you must ensure that the person selling a house to you is actually the owner of the property. This involves having a title company research to confirm that the true property owner is the one making the sale. Title insurance also gives you protection against any future claims that may affect your title, such as a lien, legal action, rights of way, or disputed interests. And remember, your interests are separate from those of your lender, so be sure to secure a title insurance policy that covers you, and not just your lender.

WHAT DOES IT COST IN THE STATE OF TEXAS?

Title insurance costs vary depending on the value of your new home. In Texas, the first $100,000 can be insured for $875. From there the costs per $100,000 go down. To give you an idea, a home worth $270,000 would require an $1,817 title insurance policy. Check out the Texas Department of Insurance’s Title Insurance Basic Premium Rates online for a breakdown of the calculations.

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WHEN DO I GET IT?

You need to have title insurance before you close your purchase transaction. This ensures all potential issues are cleared before the sale is final.

WHERE DO I GET IT?

You’ll work directly with a title company to obtain your insurance. Do a little research before you select your company, though. You could ask your real estate agent or mortgage lender for a recommendation or contact the Better Business Bureau for a list of reputable companies. Then check to make sure the company has many years of experience and comes highly endorsed.

Protecting your real estate investment requires the best possible insurance. Don’t skip this step in your new home journey!

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HOMEBUYING ADVICE

4 Tips to Choosing the Right Community for Your New Home

Touring around on a beautiful day to check out local neighborhoods can be a lot of fun, especially if you are considering building or buying a new home. The Texas Coastal Bend has dozens of neighborhoods to choose from, each offering houses of different styles and sizes and with many great amenities. Whether you are looking for a starter home in a community with a pool, a large home in a community with lots of walking trails, or a resort-style home on or near the beach, there is a perfect community for you.

UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENT NEW HOME COMMUNITY TYPES

Is your heart set on a community with beautiful trees, a golf course, and exercise facilities? Do you want a neighborhood with extra security? Or are you looking for something that’s perfect for young families with lots of features for kids?

Thankfully, there are neighborhoods in our region that meet all of these needs.

Figuring out which one is right for you starts with understanding the different community types available.

New home owners looking for the perfect fit for a family will want to consider selecting a community with basic features like local schools and medical facilities close by. You’ll also want to look for features that were built with kids in mind, such as sidewalks, parks, and even swimming pools. These communities may also offer homeowner associations that organize local activities aimed at children, as well as Neighborhood Watch programs for added safety.

For older adults, there are active communities with both large and small housing options and locally organized events designed to help you enjoy a lively and full lifestyle. These communities often include social clubs, fitness facilities, and programs aimed at seniors.

Some even offer transportation to local cultural events for groups.

Luxury planned communities have even more amenities available exclusively to local homeowners. These can include private lakes for fishing and kayaking, exclusive golf courses, spas, and clubhouses, as well as security features that ensure only those with permission are allowed on the property.

You’ll feel safe and pampered inside one of these communities.

Living in a community aimed at your lifestyle means it will be easy to get the most out of your new home. Before you decide which type is right for you, enjoy an afternoon driving around and touring a few. Which ones feel like they match your hopes and needs?

FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A NEW COMMUNITY

Now that you understand the different types of communities, you’ll need to determine which one is the right fit for you. We’ve come up with some tips for how to choose the best neighborhood in which to build your new home.

TIP #1 - SIZE: Consider how much space you’ll need—both inside and outside. Some communities offer smaller starter homes or townhouses while others have only larger properties. Think about the house and yard size you and your family will need, and look at communities that offer houses that fit within your current expectations.

TIP #2 - DESIRED FEATURES: Which of these amenities would you use and what value you would place on having them nearby?

Many new communities are built outside urban areas and provide access to larger parks, nature preserves, golf courses, and water sport areas.

TIP #3 - LOCATION: What features do you want nearby? If you have children, look at the school zone of a community – does it have the right schools for your kids?

Consider whether your new home will be close to your job as well as your favorite shopping, church, and dining options. And don’t forget to do a local search to find out if there are the right hospitals and medical providers such as dentists and clinics for your needs.

TIP #4 - BUDGET: How much extra can you spend for amenities? Living in a planned community may involve paying monthly or annual fees for additional features. Some provide yard upkeep, caretaking for shared outdoor spaces, and management of community features such as fitness facilities and parks. This gives you extra time to spend enjoying time with your family, but it will add to your budget.

Once you have figured out which communities you think would be the best fit, you may want to spend time talking to homeowners who already live there. Get their insights on what it is really like to live there to help you determine if various features offer the value you think they will.

Remember, you are buying more than just a house; you are buying your family’s home and neighborhood. This is where your children will make friends and memories, where you will sit down for dinner every day, and where you will walk down the street to chat with your neighbor. Make sure you choose the perfect community in which to build your perfect home.

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How to Buy a Home with Good Resale Value.

For most of us, buying a new home is the largest investment we will ever make. And we do so with the expectation that we will get a good return on our investment should we decide to sell. For that to happen, we are hoping and betting that the home will appreciate in value. While there is no sure way to predict home values in the future, since much depends on external factors like when you sell and where you live, building or buying a home that is certified as a high-performance home is a great way to hedge your bet.

TODAY’S HOME SHOPPER

Smart shoppers are aware that the cost of a new home is not just the initial price of the home, but rather the total cost of homeownership: the long-term utility bills and what it will cost to maintain the home. Here in the Coastal Bend area with the heat and humidity, this is very important to consider. Today’s home shopper needs to be focused on the high performance qualities of the home—looking beyond the luxurious marble floors, exotic granite countertops, designer lighting fixtures, and all the other “lipstick” features that don’t reveal how the home will perform in the long term.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE HOME CERTIFICATION

The BUILT TO SAVE™ program is a voluntary program for homebuilders who strive to build above the minimum building code required by law. Homes certified as BUILT TO SAVE™ are inspected and tested by a licensed, third-party inspector who guarantees that the home has met the requirements of the program to receive the high performance label of BUILT TO SAVE™. Homebuyers receive a BUILT TO SAVE™ certificate which, much like the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval for household products, is recognized as a symbol of a product inspected and tested with a promise of quality and consumer satisfaction.

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ACHIEVING BUILT TO SAVE™ CERTIFICATION

The BUILT TO SAVE™ program process begins with a preconstruction analysis of the home’s floor plans, elevations, and Manual J, which determines the correct size of the HVAC (heating and cooling) system. Using special software, an independent energy rater estimates a projected Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Score, a nationally accepted system that predicts the energy efficiency of a home. The goal is to build a home that is 15% or more energy efficient than a similar home built to code.

THIRD-PARTY INSPECTION AND TESTING

An independent Energy Rater inspects the home after insulation is installed and before the walls are covered. This inspection verifies that the insulation used complies with current code laws and that it was properly installed. A visual inspection at this stage assures that the home’s interior is protected from cool air escaping to the attic space and that hot air from the attic does not enter the home.

Final testing occurs when the home is complete. Special equipment is used at this stage to identify air leakage in the home and in its ductwork, which would increase utility bills.

The tests performed are known as a blower door test and a duct leakage test. While some municipalities mandate these tests, it is important to ask if they comply with the new 2015 energy codes

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as required in Texas since August 1, 2016. For builders, it is important to know that the responsibility to comply with the new Texas energy code rests on the builder and not the city code officials.

RESALE VALUE

The value of the BUILT TO SAVE™ program is its guarantee of home comfort, improved indoor air quality, construction durability, and lower utility bills. But one benefit that several national studies have revealed is that energy efficient homes achieve higher resale values. It makes sense that buyers would be willing to pay more for an energy efficient home with long-term savings.

That equates to more cash in your pocket! So when you decide to sell your BUILT TO SAVE™ home, its official certificate of high performance will be instrumental in setting a premium price. Why tell buyers that your home is a high-performance home…when you can show them?

See the inside cover for a list of Coastal Bend builders that offer BUILT TO SAVE™ certification. Visit www.BuiltToSave.org

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R E A L E STAT E N E W S

Shoreline Vista, Phase 2 Soon To Be Completed Development of Live Oak Construction’s newest phase of Shoreline Vista in Flour Bluff is now underway and scheduled to be completed before Summer 2019.

Building on the success of its first phase, Shoreline Vista Phase 2 promises more of what this prime community offers: beautiful and affordable quality-built custom homes in a quiet, convenient neighborhood along the serene natural beauty of Oso Bay. The development includes plans for a family-friendly waterfront viewing park.

Shoreline Vista Phase 2 consists of 28 lots priced from $50K to $77K and will feature custom homes of 1,700 to 2,750 square feet from Live Oak Construction, with home prices ranging from $210K to $265K. Lots in Phase 2 are now available for sale in addition to 4 lots remaining in Phase I. Homebuyers can choose from 15 flexible floorplans that can be modified to fit individual needs.

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Shoreline Vista is located in the toprated Flour Bluff Independent School District that has a reputation as one of the best school districts in Texas. In addition to its high-ranking and excellent teachers, the Flour Bluff ISD is also recognized for offering award-winning extracurricular programs for students.

Along with great schools, residents of Shoreline Vista will enjoy the convenience of an excellent location near the SPID Freeway, giving easy and quick access to shopping malls, restaurants, theaters, and Gulf beaches. Shoreline Vista is only minutes away from the Naval Air Station, H-E-B Food Store, Walmart, the Post Office, and business districts.

Visit Shoreline Vista to tour Live Oak Construction’s furnished model, and experience the community’s private and relaxing atmosphere. Call Elizabeth Anguiano at (361) 937-5668 for a personal tour and be among the first to pick your favorite homesite. See pg. 29 for more information on Shoreline Vista.

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Legendary Beauty & Everlasting Quality Camelot Designs & Construction is a relatively new builder in the Coastal Bend area, but the company is not new. Since its founding in 2004

by Hugo and Claudia Lara, Camelot Designs & Construction has developed a reputation as a leading builder of fine quality homes in South Texas. The company is best known for crafting stylish

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homes featuring Contemporary, Spanish, or Mediterranean architecture

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lthough Hugo and Claudia Lara started their company in 2004, they each had many years of prior experience in their fields. Having their own company gives them the ability to control every phase of construction to ensure the work meets their strict high standards of quality.

Indeed, it is Camelot Designs & Construction’s history of achieving excellence in craftsmanship of new homes that gives the company its competitive advantage.

One need only visit one of Camelot Designs & Construction’s homes to see the master craftsmanship that makes the company’s homes unique. For Hugo and Claudia Laura, their success is the result of decades of dedication and commitment to their work.

You will often find them on the job site inspecting, supervising, and inspiring their team of contractors with a hands-on leadership. They also are often seen walking clients around while their new home is under construction to show its progress and make sure it is to their satisfaction.

Whether the home is a small home for a firsttime buyer or a luxurious estate-sized home, it is the distinctive details that are immediately noticeable when you walk into a Camelot home—details normally considered “upgrades’ are often included as standard: artistic recessed niches, elegant granite countertops, Cantera stone accents, wood floors, decorative ceramic tile floor designs, master-crafted cabinets, custom wood trim and finishes, intricate designer ceilings, and high-quality appliances.

Camelot Designs & Construction’s team has accumulated years of home-building experience that serves them well. As CEO, Hugo oversees the construction of homes and the company’s business development with help from Claudia who, as the company’s Vice President, also plays a key role in the homes’ interior design. The whole company works as a team, especially when it comes to homebuyers.

The Camelot team understands how confusing or intimidating the home building and home-buying process can be for homebuyers—especially firsttime buyers. The team will go out of their way to educate and explain the process to their customers because everyone knows this time is very important.

“If a customer has a pleasant experience because of the time we spent explaining the financing, the preconstruction, and the construction process, then it’s time well spent,” says Lara.

With roots in the Rio Grande Valley, Camelot Designs & Construction has a history of being recognized for excellence in construction by the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association in the organization’s Parade of Homes. Yet while recognition from industry peers is great, Camelot’s proudest accolades are those that the company receives from its customers because “If there is a King at Camelot—it’s the customer!”

Camelot Designs & Construction specializes in custom construction for single-family homes, townhomes, and estate homes. The company will build on your lot or theirs and is willing to build anywhere in the Coastal Bend and in South Texas. Visit www.CamelotTexas.com to see an extensive gallery of some of Camelot’s beautiful homes. Call Hugo Lara (956) 454-6922 or (956) 609-9032 for more information.

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The home building industry has long been considered to be dominated by men. In the Texas Coastal Bend area, however, there is a select group of women in construction who have distinguished themselves—not just because they are women—but because of the incredible contributions they have made to the industry in the face of many challenges.

Common to the traits of their gender, the unique strengths of these women and their exceptional women-centric industry skills appeal greatly to other women—86% of whom, as we know, influence the homebuying decision.

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According to a recent study, from 1997 to 2017, the number of women-owned businesses has grown 114% — a growth rate 2.5 times higher than the national growth rate of 44% for all businesses during the same period. And according to the Census Bureau, the construction industry is number one of the top five industries in which women-owned business numbers grew the most from 2016 to 2017.

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Claudia Lara Vice President My real job description is... helping my clients turn their idea of a dream home into a reality. It’s my job to get to know my clients and guide them in what I feel would be the best fit for their needs.

I admire women who... are strong, confident, intelligent, and hardworking. No matter what adversity these types of women face, they will always use it to make them stronger and do what they feel is true to themselves.

I love what I do because... it’s a way for me to be of service to others while sharing something I am passionate about. I was born a creative person, and I utilize that in any way that I can to help my clients. Helping them feels rewarding.

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The disadvantages they may face as a woman in a male-dominated industry are often overshadowed by their competitive advantage of being a woman. Here’s why.

For one, most women competing for what is typically considered to be a “man’s job” will agree that they don’t just have to be as knowledgeable and as skilled as their male counterparts, they have to prove that they are just as, or much more qualified than them. Typically, a woman doing a man’s job will have to work twice as hard to gain the respect and acceptance that a man would naturally get just from being “male.” From a homebuyer’s perspective, that would be one good reason to hire a woman builder who’s earned that spot.

An obvious advantage for women in construction is the home buyer. Many studies have shown that women play a key decisionmaking role in the purchase of consumer goods—as much as 86% of the time. In home-buying decisions, that percentage is even higher. And since women are more comfortable talking to other women, it makes sense that women in construction can relate better with their customers, especially with the decision makers.

Aside from their homes’ architectural beauty and construction quality, the most important reason why women are successful in the homebuilding industry is inherent to their gender and is actually quite simple: Women builders know what their customers need. Since many of the women in construction manage their own households, and are experts at knowing what works for them, they are keenly aware of what makes a home great— its function. Women builders look at things differently because they have experience with what is convenient and what isn’t in a home. Whether it’s about having enough storage space, or making sure areas are easy to clean, women builders tend to focus on family life within the home and how people will use the space. They also look ahead for their homebuyers, taking into account the future needs of a homebuyer-not just today’s requirements—and allow for flexible designs that can be converted to other uses as “life happens” and needs change. Women, no surprise, have an aesthetic eye for choosing colors, textures, and materials that complement each other.

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What makes us stand out... is we like to “envision” living in a home before anyone else does. We want the home to be beautiful, inviting, and comfortable. We look closely at the functionality of the home. I ask myself, “Where will I plug in my vacuum cleaner or my iron; where will the kids put their backpacks and shoes when they come in; is this shower easily cleaned?” I believe that if I want to live in that house, then someone else may want to live in that house.

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The thing I am most proud of is... my service and contributions to the local Builders Association, serving in such positions as President, Government Affairs Chair, Membership Chair, and my service with the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) as a Director, representing our local area. I get great satisfaction from knowing that my efforts led to the creation of the Coastal Bend Green Built Program which, to this day, continues to provide certifications for sustainable homes and has even spread to other markets.

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Listening to a homebuyer’s wants and needs—and delivering them—is what any good builder does. A woman builder, however, excels in this area.

Generally speaking, women are better at communicating, and with their own experience as a home owner/manager, can relate very well with their customers.

Often, women bring a new perspective to home building that is different from what a man would offer. While men can be more straightforward and build from a floorplan, women builders tend to look more closely at the customer’s lifestyle and home life, and integrate that insight into what they build to ensure that the home has a positive impact on the homebuyer’s life.

Women have many strengths by virtue of being a woman: communicating, managing, scheduling, accounting, designing, interior decorating, and marketing. Among the most important qualities as a home builder are the ability to be a multitasker while being detail focused. As a rule, women builders also tend to have more patience, and be more emotionally sensitive to others during the home-building process.

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