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Less on utilities, more on family.

From the outside—and even from the inside—two homes that look identical could actually be very different in how they consume electricity. The good news is that you don’t have to wait until you move in to find out how your new home will perform. When you see the BUILT TO SAVE™ certification, you can be sure there will be no surprises with high energy bills. The extra savings make homeownership more affordable and provide extra cash to spend on loved ones.

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.

Look for the Home That Says:

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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 IT SPECIALIST Jeremiah D. Nava

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

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ON THE COVER NEWCASTLE HOMES & LIVE OAK CONSTRUCTION

Two of the Coastal Bend’s most established custom home builders display some of their award-winning SHOWCASE KITCHENS

kitchens in this Showcase Kitchens feature. This feature will provide inspiration and creative ideas for your kitchen renovation or new build project. Appliance and cabinet provider Factory Builder Stores

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Kitchen Design: Doing It Right!

As the heart of the home, the kitchen’s layout and

Protect Your Family and Your Home

design should inspire homeowners and guests by its

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make yours beautiful with aesthetics and functions

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that cater to you.

A Borrower’s Checklist

SPECIAL FEATURE

An indispensible list of what you need to prepare if you want to succeed in getting a home loan.

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Showcase Kitchens Get inspired with photos and descriptions of

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beautiful and well-designed kitchens.

Find Out What Matter’s Most

REAL ESTATE NEWS

If you base your homebuying decision on what you

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Local Building Professionals Judge the RGVBA Parade of Homes

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see, you may be disappointed once you start living in the home. Find out why.

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Trending Kitchen Products Discover new products that will transform your kitchen space to a whole new level. Your kitchen can be a source of pride and beauty that will be a valuable return on your investment.

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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PROTECT YOUR FAMILY— AND YOUR INVESTMENT WITH THE RIGHT SECURITY SYSTEM According to 2018 FBI statistics, over 2 million homes were burglarized in the U.S.— approximately one every 13 seconds, with about 88% of them being residential break-ins.

These are alarming statistics to be sure; however, what should be most alarming is that homes without a security system are 300% more likely to be broken into. Minimize your chances of becoming a victim of a home burglary. Protect your family and your home or business with a security system that’s right for you. Here’s what you should know.

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Choosing a security system—and indeed, a security company—can be a frustrating endeavor. If you’ve already been shopping for one, you’ve discovered how complicated this can be with the many security companies and security systems available today. With the mergers of large security companies creating subsidiary companies operating with different branding but all part of the same mother company, it’s no wonder consumers are confused. You might also have fallen for ad campaigns offering fantastic offers of “Free Security Systems” that have hidden “catches.” You should also be aware that many of these companies subcontract the installation of their security systems to outside parties that may not share their contractor’s need for your satisfaction with the work.

The best option is to find a true security alarm specialist that can work with you personally to make sure that the security system you choose is right for you. More importantly, one who takes the time to make sure that the system you choose is tailored to the type of home or business structure you have. For example, the size of your home, the number of windows and doors it has, where it is located, and your personal lifestyle are all important factors to consider in order to truly accomplish a “whole-houseprotection” security system.

Your individual lifestyle is especially important in choosing a security system.

If you are at work all day, like most people, you need to know that 65% of home burglaries occur between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm. Also, over one-third of homes that are burglarized are broken in through the front door. If you generally receive many deliveries to your home, you should definitely consider a system with front door video surveillance. Or if you have small children and a swimming pool, a backyard camera would be ideal.

As you can guess, before you choose a security system, the best advice is to consult with an expert.

One of best security companies you can rely on to provide you with the expertise and knowledge to make an informed purchase of a security system is Echelon Home Theater and Security located in Corpus Christi, Texas. This company has over 20 years of experience with security systems as well as many

other high-tech audio, video, and home automation products and services.

When you choose the Home or Business Security package from Echelon HTS, you can be sure of one thing: you are not getting a “cookie cutter” security system.

The experienced team at Echelon HTS will personally custom design a security system that is right for you— and right for your budget. You’ll get the personal attention and service you deserve from someone who cares about their company’s reputation for excellence in customer service. Echelon HTS’s Home or Business Security Package will give you premier protection with 24/7 monitoring, 24/7 motion monitoring, 24/7 detection, and remote home control.

To fit your needs, you can upgrade to a multitude of options, such as Surveillance Cameras, Smart Thermostats, Lighting Controls, and Touchtone Panels.

Echelon HTS’s Commercial Burglar Alarm Systems are custom designed to provide your business facility with the most effective protection based on the layout of your building, key entry and exit points, and key areas that hold valuable equipment, inventory, or data.

All this protection can be controlled remotely from wherever you are.

Echelon HTS is a leader in offering the newest technology like Network Based Video Surveillance Systems, which offer extreme high-resolution megapixel cameras.

Every person’s needs are different.

Not everyone requires the latest technology, but what people purchase to protect their family and home, or their business, should make sense for them and fulfill their basic desire for security.

With security technology constantly changing and security companies continually merging, it’s good to know that Echelon Home Theater and Security is a constant in the industry. With their knowledgeable sales consultants guiding you through the variety of choices in security systems and their experienced team of highly-trained technicians doing installations correctly like they should be done—you’ll have “peace of mind” even before your security system is installed.

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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A Borrower’s Checklist What You’ll Need For Your Home Loan Application It’s exciting to buy a new home. However, there are a lot of steps that go into this process, especially when it comes to your mortgage. Lenders need to know more about you to decide how much money they can lend you and at what interest rate. Being prepared to provide this information will make your homebuying experience much simpler and easier.

So if you’ve recently found your dream home, here are the items you’ll need to gather in order to speak with a lender.

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Sales Contract and Property Information Once you decide on which home you want to buy, the next step is to make an offer. If the seller accepts your bid, then you’ll complete a signed agreement. This document contains all of the terms and details between you and the seller with regard to this real estate transaction. You will need to bring this signed agreement (also known as a sales contract) to the lender. You may also need to provide contact information for people who can access the property.

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Personal Information Your mortgage lender will ask for a list of information regarding you. In particular, be sure you have the following information and documents ready: • Your home address for the last two years • The name and address of current landlord/mortgage holder (if applicable) • Your driver’s license • Your social security information • A dollar amount for what you pay now for housing

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Income and Employment History Lenders need to know how you will pay your mortgage. They will likely ask for your federal tax returns (1040s) and any other information to verify your income.

If you work for someone else, you might be asked to supply: • Pay stubs signed by a company rep (paper or online versions) • A minimum two years of employment history and contact information for those employers • One month’s worth of paystubs • W2 forms and tax returns for two years prior (especially for commission income and/or unreimbursed expenses) • If you were unemployed during the last two years (or employed less than two years), a letter that explains this gap If you work for yourself, you’ll be asked to show: • That your business earns money • That your business is well managed (you need to show that revenue has increased and/or costs have gone down) • Your company Balance Sheet (Profit and Loss statement) • Personal tax returns for two years • Corporate tax returns (if applicable)

HOMEBUYING ADVICE Alternate income you may be asked to prove: • Pension income • Social security income • Other forms of income not generated through employment, such as awards letters, trust funds, etc.

as well as legal proof of discharge of the bankruptcy from your credit history and verification that you have satisfied the waiting period to apply for a mortgage. If you own other land or have other mortgages, you will need to provide tax and insurance documentation for them, as well.

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Assets If you have large deposits in addition to your paycheck, you will need to prove their sources. In general, the lender will ask to see paperwork to prove what assets you have. Your paperwork needs to cover at least two months of time and may include any of the following: • Bank statements for a healthy account with savings • Proof of stock options or other savings • Paperwork for retirement funds • Evidence of other real estate properties which you fully own, etc.

Use the checklist above—keep it handy. The best way to ensure you’re ready to buy a home is to be ready for all the questions your lender will ask. Use this checklist to prepare now, so when you find your dream home, you are one step ahead of the game, and nearer to making the dream a reality!

Overall Financial Health In addition to proving your income, a lender will also want to see details about your financial health. In particular, they will want to know the following:

Liabilities and debts Lenders want to know how much you owe and how well you pay back loans. Your credit history will show this information. If you have past issues with bad credit, you will need to provide a written explanation about what happened.

If you have had any bankruptcies in the past seven years, you’ll need to provide documentation that fully details it,

Other Information If you are divorced, receiving (or paying) alimony or child support, or are eligible for VA loans, you will need to supply documentation on this, as well.

HERE’S A SHORTCUT: If you want to make better use of your time shopping for a home, know how much home you can afford. Get pre-qualified for a home loan before you start shopping by providing your lender with the items on this checklist.

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THE THINGS YOU CAN’T SEE IN A HOME ARE WHAT MATTER MOST It’s natural to judge a new home by what we consider pretty or desirable when we are shopping for one. And the beauty of a home is important, especially if it adds to the homeowner’s sense of pride and value. But is beauty the only thing we should base our buying decision on? The answer is “no”—especially if it is going to be your “forever” home. Here’s why.

You can buy a home for its seemingly beautiful, perfect qualities of exotic natural stone countertops, spectacular flooring, master-crafted tile work, designer ceilings, and gorgeous exteriors—and then after you move in, you find out your utility bills are high, or that the home is uncomfortable with some rooms always hot and others always cold. Worse, you may discover unhealthy moisture issues as time goes by from a variety of potential sources. So what should you look for when shopping for a new home? Here’s our best advice.

Look for a home that is certified as a BUILT TO SAVE™ home. If the home has this certification, you can totally base your decision on its beauty because an independent home energy rater has inspected and tested the home to make sure that the things

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you don’t see or couldn’t see during the home’s construction process were done correctly. You can enjoy peace of mind knowing that you are buying a high-performance home that will provide room-toroom comfort with even temperatures, a properlysized air conditioning system, tight construction, and lower utility bills. More importantly, a BUILT TO SAVE™ certificate means your highperformance home was built to above minimum code standards and will command a higher resale value should you decide to sell later.

WHAT IS BUILT TO SAVE™?

BUILT TO SAVE™ is a voluntary home certification program available to builders of new homes. In order to begin the process of enrolling a home in the program, a builder must first register online as a member of the program by visiting BuiltToSave.org. The home can only be enrolled if the walls (drywall) have not been installed. Ideally, enrollment of a home in the program should be done well before the home has begun to be built.

The reason is that an independent home energy rater can then have an opportunity to review the home’s plans and its Manual J to look for potential problems before it is too late to act.

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attic. The resulting information from these tests must be within acceptable limits to qualify for the BUILT TO SAVE™ certification.

inspect the way the insulation was installed and many other items that could impact the home’s performance.

The envelope of the home is inspected by looking for potential areas that can allow cool air to escape to the attic or cracks that would allow outside air to enter the home. The checklist complies 100% with the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code mandated by the State of Texas for new homes.

FIRST STAGE OF THE BUILT TO SAVE™ PROGRAM After the home’s floorplans, elevations, and Manual J are submitted to the Rater, he/she will evaluate the documents.

The Manual J is particularly important because it determines the size of the air conditioner. If the unit is oversized, for example, the home will experience a variety of problems, including high levels of humidity, unhealthy moisture issues, and higher utility bills. This stage of the program is important because by calculating the heat loads of the home as it pertains to the actual design, the home’s energy efficiency can be predicted even before it is built.

SECOND STAGE OF THE BUILT TO SAVE™ PROGRAM During the construction of the home, specifically after insulation is installed and before the walls are put in place, the Rater will perform a complete inspection of what is behind the walls.

A comprehensive checklist is used to

THIRD STAGE OF THE BUILT TO SAVE™ PROGRAM The third and last stage is called “Final Testing” and is performed by the Rater once the home is completed. Two tests are performed in the final testing of the home using specialized equipment and software: a Blower Door Test and a Duct Blaster Test. The Blower Door Test measures the leakiness of the home to determine how much air leaks into or out of a home, and the Duct Blaster Test similarly measures the amount of air escaping from the ductwork in the

THE BUILT TO SAVE™ CERTIFICATE A BUILT TO SAVE™ certificate is issued to the builder when the Rater submits all documentation which includes—in addition to the completed checklists— photos of the work performed, photos of the builder’s corrections if applicable, and photos of the actual readings from the testing equipment. The documents serve as a testament to the Rater’s guarantee of the home meeting all of the requirements of the BUILT TO SAVE™ program.

More than just a piece of paper, the BUILT TO SAVE™ certificate is proof that the home you are buying is a high-performance home—one that will provide more savings on utilities than a similar home built only to minimum code requirements. At a time when every builder claims to build an energy efficient home, it’s good to know that you can ask for proof. Ask for the BUILT TO SAVE™ certificate. If the builder can produce one, you know you are buying a home from a builder who is not afraid to have a third-party inspector look at his work. You can be sure that it is a builder whose main motivation is to build the best home he/she can—for you.

Learn more about the BUILT TO SAVE™ program at www.builttosave.org.

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Live Large and Peacefully at The Coves at Lago Vista

Photography by: Jonathan Swindle

Live Oak Construction, an award-winning builder in the Coastal Bend area of South Texas, has been creating beautiful custom homes in Lago Vista since this community’s opening, and today, the company continues with the development of The Coves at Lago Vista / Unit 3-C. Lago Vista is a premier lake community in Corpus Christi, beautifully designed around five private lakes with exclusive homes on large lots. The newest phase, Unit 3-C at The Coves at Lago Vista, offers spacious half-acre lots, several of which border the King Ranch with views of South Texas’ serene countryside and wildlife.

Entering the Lago Vista community is like entering into your own private retreat. At the entrance to Lago Vista, you’ll be greeted by a beautiful lakeside waterfall, and further along, surrounded by tranquil private lakes. Residents of the Coves at Lago Vista can enjoy a community pool, outdoor clubhouse, and neighborhood playground. One of the lakes features a boat dock with a restful green park area and a shaded deck for enjoying the lake views and picturesque fountains that spray sparkling water from the lake.

Model Home by Live Oak Construction

Since its inception, Live Oak Construction has been involved in building over 700 homes ranging from $50,000 to over $2 million.

Live Oak Construction has been building custom homes for over thirty years and has received numerous awards of excellence for their homes in Parade of Homes competitions including: Best of the Best; Best Exterior; Best Interior; Best Kitchen; Best Floorplan; Best Landscaping; and the People’s Choice Award. With the builder/owner’s training and qualifications in structural engineering, the company takes pride in building every home with the sound structural and design integrity that it was founded on.

Live Oak Construction is a full-service builder that offers an in-house design and build team in order to provide complete quality control over building projects and to ensure that the custom needs of their customers are thoroughly met. Take a tour of Live Oak’s fully-furnished model home at The Coves at Lago Vista for an “up close and personal” look at what your home could be like. Half-acre lots start from the $90’s with custom homes from the $450’s. The model home at The Coves at Lago Vista is open on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 11am to 6pm; Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 5 pm. You can also call Live Oak’s office at (361) 850-9153 to schedule a tour, or go online and visit liveoakcustomhomes.com for more information.

Photography by: IDI Virtual Tours

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SALES: Casey Mengele: (361) 850-9153 | (361) 336-4663 casey@liveoakcustomhomes.com

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ADDRESS: Lago Vista 5902 S. Oso Pkwy Corpus Christi, Tx HOURS: Mon, Tues, Fri 11:00am to 6:00pm Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm

ADDRESS: Padre Isles 15229 Isla Pinta Court Padre Island/CC, Tx HOURS: By appointment only

www.liveoakcustomhomes.com SALES: Elizabeth Anguiano: (361) 937- 5668 I (956) 341-6407 lizliveoak@gmail.com

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There is nothing like actually walking through a home. These builders have their homes furnished and ready for you to tour. Stop by and see which one FEELS like home.

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KITCHEN PRODUCTS Whether you’re building a new home or planning a kitchen renovation, here are some trending backsplash products and brand name appliances you should consider. It is well known that the kitchen is the area of a home that attracts the most attention. From backsplash that helps create the focal point and aesthetics in the kitchen, to attractive and modern name brand appliances with impressive performance, investing in your kitchen is the smartest thing you can do, especially when it comes to resale value later on. If you’re looking for something that is distinctive—these products will add beauty and function that you can enjoy in a space where families and friends spend the most time—the kitchen!

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SUBWAY TILE WITH GLASS FROSTING From $15/sq. ft.

This elegant product can transform an ordinary kitchen into a dream kitchen.

These tiles will not only give your kitchen that “high-end” look, a backsplash with this product will be easy to clean and will maintain its beauty for years. You’ll find a variety of creative patterns and colors, and almost a 3-dimensional beauty.

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PETRIFIED WOOD PANELS From $16/sq. ft.

The newest trend in kitchen backsplashes is the use of petrified wood. These 3-dimensional mosaic-style panels, made of real wood, add rustic elegance, warmth, and character to the kitchen space. The tile is available in a variety of patterns and styles.

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NATURAL STONE LEDGERS From $5.50/sq. ft.

Naturally beautify any space with this product, especially when used as a kitchen backsplash. Enjoy natural elegance and a durable backsplash with these stacked stone panels. Choose from a variety of textures and colors.

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Add sparkle and personality—your personality—to your new kitchen with a trending tile that offers rich and bold excitement to the space. This glass tile features an eye-catching bevel design and is available in inspiring colors and patterns.

and the same superior power and performance as other Viking Professional ovens. Side swing doors turn this traditional oven into a modern amenity, putting accessibility to your dish within arm’s reach.

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VIKING 48” BUILT IN SIDEBY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR IN COBALT BLUE

This stunning professional side-byside refrigerator/freezer complements a gourmet kitchen in both form and function. The refrigerator maintains a desired temperature within one degree, while the freezer provides optimal frozen storage.

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Like both gas and electric? Get the best of both worlds with Samsung’s first combination gas cooktop and electric oven. With Flex Duo™ and a dual door, this is Samsung’s most versatile oven yet.

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place to store food—it’s a fully connected home entertainment center!

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KITCHEN DESIGN: DOING IT RIGHT!

Twenty or thirty years ago, the kitchen was a utilitarian space in the home dedicated almost exclusively to cooking and washing dishes, and was generally separate from other “living” areas of the home. Today, not only has the kitchen been integrated into the living areas of a home, it has actually become the hub of family life—the heart of the home and a family’s operations. Whether it’s eating together, visiting with friends, or trying a hand at gourmet cooking, the way you design your kitchen space should reflect your personal lifestyle and preferred taste in aesthetics. Here’s what you should know.

KITCHEN DESIGN Designing your kitchen should be given more thought than any other part of your home, not only because, as the epicenter of the home, this is where people will be spending most of their time, but also because in the eyes of many, the kitchen can greatly affect the resale value of a home.

A person’s unique lifestyle should be the main focus to determine the functional aspects of a kitchen’s design. Your individual needs should determine everything: the size of the kitchen, the layout and traffic flow, storage requirements, appliances, and even the materials you use. As well, think ahead, not just what your current needs are.

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LAYOUT AND TRAFFIC A kitchen’s layout is generally designed around the “work triangle,” which is the area that encompasses the main components in the kitchen—the range, the refrigerator, and the sink. The right distance between these workstations is critical to a productive kitchen and is often dictated by the size of the kitchen.

The kitchen’s layout should accommodate your individual lifestyle. Large families and homeowners who like to entertain groups of people should pay close attention to the traffic pattern in the kitchen.

A good traffic flow will allow the cook to interact comfortably with other family members or guests

without being hindered in any activities.

Because today’s kitchens play an integral part of family life, floor plans often include the kitchen as an “open concept” space that opens to other dining areas and to other areas of the home for easy entertaining— even to outdoor spaces and views. Today’s kitchens are less about a place to prepare meals and more about a place to gather around, to keep an eye on kids doing homework while you cook, or about having a quiet place to do computer work while enjoying a cup of coffee.

H O M E S PAC E S APPLIANCES AND TECHNOLOGY One area that directly affects the functionality and design of the kitchen is the selection of appliances and new technology. We now have a new generation of high-tech kitchen products with features like the ability to schedule the brewing of your morning cup of coffee to smart ovens that will have supper ready for you when you get home from work. For homeowners with busy lifestyles, there are a myriad of appliances that are powered by apps and i-devices on the market today.

Because kitchen appliances and their technology are constantly evolving, it is recommended to get help with your selection of appliances from a professional.

ASK THE PROS

KITCHEN CABINETS Because cabinets are prominent and generally command a lot of the space in a kitchen, they tend to set the overall tone of the kitchen. It is important then to decide from the beginning which style of kitchen you wish to pursue. You will find a variety of styles to choose from, including traditionalstyle cabinets with rich detail, glass-front display cabinets, and sleek contemporary designs, to name a few. Your cabinet choices of stock and semi-stock items, or custom-designed items, will be determined primarily by your budget. Cabinet hardware, materials, and color should complement each other to achieve the whole-kitchen look you are striving to achieve.

* FACTORY BUILDER STORES Kitchen Appliances and Cabinets

In the Coastal Bend area of South Texas, turn to experienced kitchen appliance and cabinet specialists at Factory Builder Stores in Corpus Christi, Texas, for help in choosing the products that are right for you.

Whether you are building a new home or remodeling, Factory Builder Stores, which also provides installation services, is your one-stop shop for your kitchen appliances and cabinets.

Browse through a showroom full of trending appliances and beautiful cabinets, all of which will inspire your dream kitchen.

Visit with our friendly and knowledgeable sales consultants for guidance through the many options available on the market today to find out what suits your needs and your budget best. Enjoy the luxury of seeing, touching, and learning all about the appliances and cabinets that catch your eye. The Factory Builder Stores showroom in Corpus Christi is located at 3741 Apollo Road, and open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Factory Builder Stores is the largest contract distributor in Texas with showrooms in Austin, College Station, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. The company carries over 40 different brands of appliances and cabinets and caters to builders, remodelers, contractors, and the public. As a testament to the company’s excellence in product quality and service, repeat customers— especially building professionals—account for much of its success.

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H O M E S PAC E S KITCHEN FAUCETS & LIGHTING Faucets are available in many styles and with many functional features, and it is important to balance both. Some of the key elements to consider in choosing a faucet for your kitchen are the following: faucet height, shape, style, finish, color, and, of course, function—including water-saving features. With so many options and new technologies available on the market today, it is again advisable to consult with an expert before making your buying decision.

KITCHEN SINKS Aside from the range and oven, the kitchen sink is the workstation where people spend a lot of time. It should be a pleasing and comfortable area in which to work. Kitchen sinks come in a variety of materials and styles. While stainless steel continues to shine in the kitchen sink category, a new contender made of composite granite primarily from quartz and combined with an acrylic binder promises unsurpassed durability. These sinks with their smooth soft finishes are heat, bacteria, stain, and scratch resistant.

The type and style you ultimately choose should be based on your individual use, how the sink blends in with your kitchen’s decor, its maintenance requirements, and, of course, by your budget.

COUNTERTOPS While it is human nature to choose a countertop for its beauty, this should not be your primary requirement. Because countertops in the kitchen function basically as workstations that involve food, cooking oils, liquids, powders, and other cooking ingredients, maintenance issues should be your main concern.

Granite—especially an exotic granite countertop with exquisite natural beauty—is a popular choice. There are other natural stone products like marble and limestone that also offer a luxurious look in the kitchen, but these are a softer material with less durability and are more difficult to maintain. A good option to consider: engineered stone countertops which mimic the look of natural stone products and provide durability that greatly reduces the need for maintenance.

LIGHTING Lighting in the kitchen can be divided into three types: ambient, task, and accent.

Ambient lighting is what illuminates the entire room, generally originates from the ceiling, and also includes available natural light from outdoors. Effective ambient lighting is one that provides enough light to illuminate the entire kitchen in a uniform manner.

Task lighting is basically what it means. Since the kitchen has several work areas, it is important that work stations have enough light to complete tasks efficiently and safely. Undercabinet lighting can be a tremendous and cost-effective way to provide the proper task lighting needed.

Accent lighting adds character and beauty to a kitchen.

While accent lighting can also add to ambient light, it has more to do with decorative light fixtures and accents that add an esthetically pleasing atmosphere to the kitchen.

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FLOORING The type of flooring you choose for your kitchen will have a critical impact on the overall tone of the space. While you will want to stay focused on the whole-kitchen look you want to achieve, when it comes to flooring, it is important to find a good balance between what looks good and what gives you good durability. There are a huge variety of flooring options from which to choose: hardwood, ceramic tile, slate tile, concrete, laminate, natural stone, and cork are a few examples.

When choosing your flooring, remember to consider the wear and tear from kitchen traffic and the sure-to-happen spills of food and liquids. No matter which material you choose, you will have many options of colors, shades, textures, patterns, and styles. Know that some colors and patterns can make a space look smaller or larger. Overall, choose a flooring product that will give you durability, easy maintenance, and, most important, give you the whole-kitchen beauty you want.

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AND TREAT YOUR EYES TO OUR SHOWCASE KITCHEN FEATURE. See some beautiful kitchens built by two highly skilled home builders in the Coastal Bend area of South Texas. We invite you to reach out to them to discuss your “dream kitchen.� We invite you also to check out the trending kitchen products featured on pages 12 and 13 for inspiration with your kitchen renovation or new-build project.

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The NEWCASTLE Ingredient For the last several years, Newcastle Homes has won the most awards in the company’s specific homes’ category in the local Parade of Homes competitions— including, almost always, the award for “Best Kitchen.” John Pope, owner of Newcastle Homes, takes pride in focusing not only on building stunning award-winning kitchens, but also on how they function, specifically (1) for the owners’ needs, and (2) how the kitchen will interact with the rest of the home. It is easy to see why a Newcastle Homes’ kitchen is definitely the heart of the home.

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Summertime is perhaps the first idea that comes to mind when we see this Newcastle Homes’ kitchen. The gentle ocean blues, greens, and whites are inspired by beach living. From the green sea glass colored tile accent to the pop of soft sky blue on the center island, from the quiet driftwood gray backsplashes and countertops to the crisp white cabinetry, and from the silvery stainless appliances to the sand colored flooring, this kitchen represents the perfect beach vacation atmosphere.

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ECLECTIC COTTAGE CHARM Take one cottage style design, add colossal bursts of excitement, and what do you have? A Newcastle Homes’ incredible and unique eclectic kitchen. Sleek modern stainless appliances appeal to the contemporary eye; soft gray cottage-style cabinetry and a beadboard countertop base, along with a burst of dark wood on the island, appeal to the country cottage look. Then there is the backsplash: a unique pop of color and design that creates a kitchen with excitement and individuality.

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FARMHOUSE FLAIR With country farmhouse style galore, this kitchen is welcoming and warm. It definitely proves that smaller spaces can embrace an impressive design.

The rich russet wood cabinetry is offset by a bold and colorful backsplash of striking layers of varying shades of browns and creams. The black stainless steel appliances, copper range hood, and granite countertops all mix together seamlessly, and are completed by the reclaimed barn wood decor of the kitchen island and flooring.

Newcastle Homes’ kitchens have been described by many as “jaw dropping,” so it was no surprise when the company won the “Best Kitchen Award” in its specific category, along with all but one other award in the 2018 Parade of Homes competition.

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For over 30 years, Live Oak Construction has been building custom homes in the Coastal Bend area that range in price from $50,000 to over $2 million. The company’s in-house design and build team requires consistent quality control over every phase of construction to ensure that its high standards are met. At Live Oak Construction, designing and building a great kitchen begins with finding out what the customers’ individual needs are, and then fulfilling them to well beyond what they would expect.

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Wood plank flooring and a dark industrialstyle island and countertop robustly reveal the excitement of a New York loft apartment design here in the Coastal Bend of South Texas. The kitchen, with its crisp white cabinetry, white subway tile backsplash, and stainless appliances, additionally demonstrates sophisticated New York City chic. A tall ceiling, metal caged lighting, and a gourmet gas cooktop add to the Big City vibe.

Sleek and bold, this kitchen exudes an airy design and Big City feel.

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Color, design, and contrasting materials make a bold play in this kitchen. The vertical distressed wood shiplap eat-on counter base topped by a glossy dark quartz countertop mixes down-home country with industrial chic.

Dark wood cabinets and a specially crafted range hood contrast with clean, creamy overcounter cabinets. Large traditional beige tile flooring creates a foil for the sleek modern stainless appliances. The contrasts all come together to create a well-thought-out, stylish, and exciting kitchen.

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REFINED RUSTIC With its warm colors and chic details, this kitchen is bathed in King Ranch appeal. The deep russet hanging slider doors, left-wall cabinetry, with Butcher Block, and range hood add deep robust accents to the light coloring of the granite countertops, stone dine-on counter base, right-side backlit cabinetry, and sleek stainless appliances. The combination of warm, real-wood flooring mixed in with Saltillo tile as well as the Chicago Brick chevron backsplash over the gas chef’s range add an explosion of design excellence.

Live Oak Construction has won numerous awards, including awards of excellence in kitchen designs. Most recently, the company won the “Best Kitchen Award” for its 2018 Parade of Homes entry in the category of Homes Over 2,400 Sq. Ft.

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RADIANTLY ECLECTIC Layers of style and excitement embrace this Live Oak Construction kitchen. With a surprising touch of reclaimed barn wood shiplap under the eat-on counter and taupe Mediterranean honeycomb and subway tile backsplashes over the countertops along the wall, this kitchen has a definite and striking eclectic appeal. The industrial gourmet stainless range and sleek stainless double refrigerator contrasted with the classical purity of pristine white quartz countertops complete the infusion of a diverse contemporary design.

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Local Building Professionals Selected To Judge The Rio Grande Valley Builders Association’s 2019 Parade Of Homes The following individuals were selected to serve as judges for the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association’s Parade of Homes that was held April 27-28 and May 4-5, 2019. The Parade featured 31 homes in various cities throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

VICTOR H. IBARRA Levian Homes

SCOTT MARTIN Energy Rating Solutions

Scott Martin manages Energy Rating Solutions, an Energy Consulting firm in Corpus Christi, Texas. He provides 2015 IECC Inspections, HERS rating, Third-Party Verification of homes qualifying for ENERGY STAR® certification, Manual-J, version 2.0 residential load calculations, and Manual-D residential duct layout/design using software approved by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). Scott Martin has over 11 years of experience in the home energy rating industry and over 37 years in the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning industries. He continues to keep abreast of changes and upcoming trends in his area of expertise. In 2008, Martin received a RESNET Rater Certification, and in 2009, a RESNET Green Rater Certification.

He participated in creating and developing the Coastal Bend Green Built Program for the local Builders Association and began certifying homes in the BUILT TO SAVE™ program in the Coastal Bend area. This year, Scott Martin was the exclusive judge for the RGVBA’s “Most Energy Efficient Home” award.

Victor H. Ibarra, builder/owner of Levian Homes, began constructing homes early in his career after graduating from Texas A&M University at College Station with a Civil Engineering degree. In 2009, Ibarra moved to Corpus Christi where he began his first construction project: building twenty townhomes in Calallen. By 2013, his company, Levian Homes, had built an additional twenty townhomes. Eventually, Ibarra began building custom homes in Flour Bluff. Today, Levian Homes builds primarily on North Padre Island outside of Corpus Christi, and has received many accolades for the company’s work. In last year’s local Parade of Homes competition, Levian Homes received the “Best Kitchen Award” in their specific category for their Parade home entry.

The home also won the prestigious “People’s Choice Award.” Victor Ibarra currently serves as a board member with the Coastal Bend Home Builders Association.

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DOLORES SANCHEZ Onesimus, LLC

Dolores Sanchez, builder/owner of Onesimus, LLC, has been in the construction industry in the Coastal Bend for over 25 years. In addition to being a custom homebuilder, Sanchez is a master plumber by trade.

He founded his plumbing company, Econo Plumbing, in 1987. He has served as President of the Coastal Bend Builders Association and is an active member of the Association’s Past President’s Council. Onesimus LLC specializes in building custom homes along with commercial construction. Sanchez’s company is known for its dedication to quality construction, attention to detail, and the ability to achieve customers’ individual visions of their homes.

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Leslie Schey has been on the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association Parade of Homes Committee for many years. Her main job is to procure Parade judges for the RGVBA’s Parade event. Leslie has been a Builder Solution Specialist with 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty for 13 years. She lives in Corpus Christi, Texas, but her territory covers all of South Texas from San Marcos to Laredo, and from Victoria to the Rio Grande Valley. She loves working with builders and helping Builder Associations, and she serves on the Texas Association’s Board of Directors, representing the associates of South Texas. Leslie is a valued member of the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association and plays a major role in the success of the annual Parade of Homes event.

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Timon’s Ministries: Lending a Hand Up to Coastal Bend Residents in Need

Helping to serve meals to community members are: (L to R) Mark Baker, Timon’s Kitchen Manager with Island In The Son members, Cathy Merchant, Ken Merchant, and Lowell Thomas.

(L to R) Kae Barry, Executive Director, and Cindy Cruz, Assistant Exectuive Director of Timon’s Ministries, a 501 C3 tax exempt charity.

Timon’s Ministries is located at 10501 S.P.I.D in Flour Bluff, Corpus Christi, TX.

Today’s difficult economic times have had a hard impact on many individuals across the nation. While preventing homelessness should be a primary goal, providing emergency support for those in need should be just as important.

And that’s exactly what Timon’s Ministries is doing. Located in the Flour Bluff community of Corpus Christi, Texas, this altruistic organization--founded by a group of local churches—provides day resource center for the working poor and the underprivileged.

Initially, Timon’s Ministries provided food for the homeless but has since expanded to fill a variety of services like laundry, showers, free clothing, and dental and medical care. The organization serves not only the homeless but also low income or no-income individuals, especially those that are uninsured. Inoculations for flu and pneumonia have recently been added to its medical services.

Timon’s Ministries’ goal, in addition to ministering to a community in need, is to help each individual regain their dignity. Financial assistance is available for those needing ID’s, birth certificates, and licensing. Those receiving financial assistance, dental and eyecare, and medicines, must be drug free.

Timon’s Ministries points out that the people in need who participate in the program are not asking for a handout but rather a hand up. If you would like to help Timon’s Ministries with its valuable work, please visit www.timonsministries.com or call (361) 937-6196 and find out how you can help with your tax-deductible donations.

Live Oak Construction Now Building Custom Homes in Waters Edge at Kitty Hawk Live Oak Construction, an award-winning custom builder in the Coastal Bend area of South Texas, is now building custom homes in the private lake community of Waters Edge at Kitty Hawk. This new community features an impressive landscaped entrance with a wide view of a beautiful lake. Waters Edge, located off South Staples Street near the South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, offers a tranquil neighborhood with beautiful panoramic views of the lake.

Home shoppers will be able to choose from spacious half-acre lots on or near the lake. A planned community park will offer a great place to spend outdoors with the family, and you will be happy to know that your children will attend schools in the top-rated London School District.

Waters Edge is only minutes away from all the conveniences of dining, entertainment, shopping, medical care, and business centers, but when you drive into the community, you wouldn’t know it with its peaceful atmosphere. Live Oak Construction’s custom homes will be priced from the $450’s (including lot). Lots range from $87,000 to $140,000 and include waterfront and non-waterfront lots.

Residents can enjoy all the benefits of natural gas in their new home, designed and built uniquely for them by Live Oak Construction’s team of experienced professionals who have been recognized for excellence in construction.

You are invited to visit with Live Oak Construction’s sales team at their furnished model home at The Coves at Lago Vista located near Waters Edge for more information. There are plenty of choice homesites waiting for you at Waters Edge that will make you fall irrevocably in love with your brand new Live Oak Construction Waters Edge home.

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Timon’s Ministries: Making a Difference • Helping Hand to Dignity Helping local residents back into the mainstream with birth certificates, ID cards, and driver’s licenses.

• Meals

Serving hot meals 5 days a week.

• Crisis Pantry

Distributing groceries to low and noincome families and delivering groceries to homebound citizens.

• Children’s School Support Giving back-to-school support with backpacks, tennis shoes, and school supplies to dependent children of Crisis Pantry participants.

• Hygiene Care

Providing haircuts, showers, toiletries, laundry, and free clothing.

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Offering free dental care, eye care, and family medicine for the low-income and uninsured.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH US! Send your contributions to:

Timon’s Ministries 10501 South Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, Texas 78418 Phone: (361) 937-6196 Email: TimonsMinistries@sbcglobal.net Web: timonsminstries.com Timon’s Ministries is a 501 c3 tax exempt non-profit program.

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