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Contents

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jose Vielma SENIOR EDITOR Barbara Zapffe

V O L . 2 9 I S S U E 2 — A P R I L / M AY 2 0 2 1

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SALES MANAGER Jose R. Vielma CREATIVE DIRECTOR Laura Soria GRAPHIC DESIGNER Karla Garza

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ADVERTISING SALES Ken Sabe IT SPECIALIST Nadine Sabe

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2021 RGVBA PARADE OF HOMES Saturday & Sunday JUNE 12-13 & 19-20

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6 Key Tips To Know Before Buying

ENERGY EFFICIENCY 22

BUILT TO SAVE® builder members use third-party

your logic too. Start with these great tips.

home energy Raters to ensure their homes meet the strict requirements of the BUILT TO SAVE®

An Easy Guide To Getting A Mortgage

program for high-performance energy savings and

Follow this comprehensive and simple guide to improve your chances of getting financing for your dream home.

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BUILT TO SAVE® Members

Don’t buy a home just using your emotions. Use

much more.

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2021 Energy Efficient Builders Meet the 2021 Leading Energy Efficient Builders.

Understanding Closing Costs

This elite group of builders are recognized for

The price of your new home is not its purchase

their above-code, superior, and energy-saving

price. Find out about the additional costs you’ll

construction practices.

have to pay and how to save money on those.

SPECIAL FEATURE 18-19 2021 RGVBA Parade Of Homes

BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWS 26-27 Materiales El Valle Continues To Grow Bigger showrooms and new locations in Houston

Take a sneak preview of this year’s Parade of Homes and start planning your in-person tours scheduled for June 12-13 & 19-20, 2021.

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SPEER 2021 IECC Workshop & Training

THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY AREA NEW HOMES GUIDE (NHG) is a bi-monthly 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.

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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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It’s A “PEACE OF MIND.” A home awarded with a BUILT TO SAVE® certificate allows homeowners to relax without worrying about high energy bills, poor construction, and high maintenance issues.

A BUILT TO SAVE® certificate gives homeowners (1) the confidence in knowing their home was inspected and tested by an independent RESNET-approved Rater, and (2) the happiness in knowing their home is “above code” and of superior energy efficiency and high-performance construction.

Don’t take anyone’s word that your new home is energy efficient.

Ask to see the BUILT TO SAVE® certificate!

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Lower Energy Consumption Enhanced Home Comfort Better Indoor Air Quality Tighter Construction Less Maintenance Higher Market Value

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Being told that your home is energy efficient is not the same as getting written verification from a home energy Rater licensed by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET). Home Energy Raters are trained home energy inspectors who use specialized equipment and software to inspect, test, and verify that a home has met the requirements of high-performance home programs like BUILT TO SAVE®.

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Certifications: Home Energy Rater; ENERGY STAR® and BUILT TO SAVE® Certifications; HERS Rating for City Code Testing: Blower Door & Duct Leakage; Certificate of Occupancy (C of O); HVAC Heat Load Calculations for Manual J, D, & F; Valley-wide Service.

Certifications: Home Energy Rater; ENERGY STAR® and BUILT TO SAVE® New Home Certifications, IECC Energy Code Building Inspections; Blower Door & AC Duct Testing; Weatherization Inspections.

Certifications: Home Energy Rater; RESNET Member; HVAC State License No. TACLB21614E; ACCA Quality Assured V3 (New Homes) Contractor. ENERGY STAR®; City Code Testing (Airflow & Air Balance Testing); Manual J Preparation and Review.

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The Blower Door Test and the Duct Blaster Test are used to calculate a home’s Energy Rating Index (ERI—also referred to as the HERS score). Like miles per gallon (MPG) which measure the fuel efficiency of a car, an ERI (or HERS) score is an excellent predictor of a home’s energy efficiency—the lower the score, the higher the efficiency.

BLOWER DOOR TESTS measure the leakiness of the home’s envelope— how much air comes in and goes out through the roof, windows, doors, and other openings in the home.

Required by code after Sept. 1, 2016.

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DUCT BLASTER TESTS measure leaks in the joints and seams of the ductwork in the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system.

Required by code after Sept. 1, 2016 unless in conditioned space.

HOMEBUYING ADVICE

6 KEY TIPS

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TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY OR BUILD

WHO DOESN’T LOVE SPENDING A LAZY WEEKEND PEEKING INTO NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOUSES AND GETTING A FIRSTHAND LOOK AND FEEL OF WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO MOVE INTO THAT PERFECT HOME? THERE IS NOTHING LIKE WALKING INTO A FRESHLY PAINTED AND DECORATED NEW HOME THAT IS UP FOR SALE, AND PICTURING OURSELVES COMING HOME.

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in the mid-Valley, there can be problems ahead. Do your homework. Visit your choice locations during peak traffic hours to experience what it would be like to live there, or after a heavy rain storm to see if the area floods.

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E LOOK AROUND: do we feel comfortable here? Do we like the style? Do we like the layout? Do we like the décor?

Every time we walk into another new home for sale, we emotionally decide if it works for us or not.

But are we judging logically as well?

What looks and feels perfect at the time that we walk through that new home is only scratching the surface of finding our dream home in which we will be living for 10, 20, 30 years or more. It is like going on a first date. Sure, the person looks good on the outside, but what about inside? Are we too quick to judge what is truly right for us just by a first glance at a seemingly attractive new home?

If you are shopping for your dream home—maybe your “forever” home,” here are some key tips to consider before getting emotionally serious about building or buying.

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BEFORE YOU EVEN BEGIN TO SERIOUSLY LOOK, DECIDE ON A BUDGET. WHAT CAN YOU AFFORD TO BUY? Nothing is more depressing than looking at a $500,000 home when you know you can only afford a $100,000 home. That just eats at the soul. Visit your mortgage lender. Find out from him or her what you qualify for, and, if you can, get prequalified. That solves a lot of problems, but remember, just because you qualify for a certain loan amount, that doesn’t mean that amount should be the price of a home you can afford.

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Work out a budget and include all the other hidden costs of buying and owning a home. Only then will you have a more realistic idea of the price of the home you can truly afford.

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PICK A CITY AND A NEIGHBORHOOD. REMEMBER, YOU WILL BE LIVING THERE FOR A LONG TIME. This is where you will need to balance common sense and what you can afford. If your job is in Edinburg but you begin looking

FIND A REPUTABLE BUILDER. ANY “JOE SCHMO” CAN BUILD A HOME. And there have been “builders” out there who were here one day and gone another. You want to find a builder who has been around a while and who has a great reputation, both with customers and with suppliers (lumber companies, building supply stores, etc.)—suppliers being just as important because you can tell a lot about a company by the way it treats its vendors. The RGV New Homes Guide magazine is a perfect place to start your search. Why? Because it only promotes builders who are active members of the BUILT TO SAVE® program, a home certification program designed to differentiate builders who build highperformance homes from those that build only to minimum code standards.

Visit www.BuiltToSave.org for a list of registered builder members.

See #6 on the next page.

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GO LOOK AT MODEL HOMES AND NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOMES TO SEE WHAT APPEALS TO YOU. On June 12-13 and 19-20, 2021, the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association will host its annual Parade of Homes event. This is the perfect opportunity for driving around and looking at some of the finest model homes in the Rio Grande Valley.

If you miss the Parade in June, you can still take a virtual tour of the homes participating in the Parade by going to www.RGVBA.org where you can see what you missed. Go to page 18 for a preview of this year’s Parade of Homes. And remember, don’t be blinded by the bling in the homes. Ask about what’s behind the walls and what you should expect in terms of energy efficiency and home comfort. The only way to know for sure that you are getting a superior quality and energy efficient home is to ask if the home is certified as a BUILT TO SAVE® or ENERGY STAR® home. Don’t settle for a home built to minimum code standards.

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WHEN YOU LOOK AT A BUILDER’S NEW HOME FOR SALE, REMEMBER THAT IT MAY BE ONLY A MODEL FOR YOU. For example, that builder’s new home you see in McAllen can possibly be custom built for you in the area of your choice anywhere in the Valley. All the builders listed in our magazine would be happy to work with you in choosing a neighborhood and lot, and assisting with architectural design options, or finding a home within your budget and desires.

You are not limited to what you see in a model home. You CAN design your home and have it custom built to your needs!

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ASK IF THE BUILDER BUILDS HIGH-PERFORMANCE HOMES AND IS A MEMBER OF THE BUILT TO SAVE® OR ENERGY STAR® HIGH-PERFORMANCE HOME PROGRAMS. Be prepared. No builder will say that his or her home is NOT high performance. The question should be “Is the home CERTIFIED as a high-performance home?” Homes certified by BUILT TO SAVE® or ENERGY STAR® receive an official certificate which will be invaluable if you decide to sell your home in the future. It will be difficult to convince your potential buyers that you have your builder’s word

Home by Villanueva Construction BUILT TO SAVE® High-Performance Certified

that the home is high performance.

Both BUILT TO SAVE® and ENERGY STAR® provide third party inspections and testing to verify that your home will give you energy efficiency, will be more comfortable, will have better indoor air, and will save you money on utility expenses—far more than a similar home built only to minimum building code standards.

A certified high-performance home also means that the home’s construction complies with the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), which is a law in the State of Texas. Even homes

built to minimum code standards should comply with the 2015 IECC. That would be another question to ask your builder because not all municipalities enforce this law mandated by the State of Texas.

Hopefully, these 6 tips can get you started and on your way to your “Happy Ever After” new home. With the right information, the right choices, and the right people, building or buying a new home can be a wonderfully enjoyable and life-changing experience.

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The easy guide to: GETTING FINANCING FOR YOUR NEW HOME WANT TO BECOME A HOMEOWNER? YOU’RE NOT ALONE. CHOOSING TO OWN A HOME IS LIFE CHANGING. IT IS THE AMERICAN DREAM FOR A MAJORITY OF PEOPLE AND FOR MANY, GETTING FINANCING IS A CHALLENGE. THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT WITH INTEREST RATES AT HISTORICALLY LOW LEVELS, THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO FACE THIS CHALLENGE. HERE’S A GO-TO GUIDE FOR BORROWING MONEY TO BUY YOUR DREAM HOME.

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TART BY GETTING PRE-QUALIFIED. Getting prequalified is an extremely important factor and is where you should begin. It’s important to get pre-qualified so that you can start to talk seriously with a real estate agent or a builder.

After all, you cannot sign a purchase agreement for a new home until the bank says they’ll lend you money to finalize the sale.

So how does pre-qualification work? When you receive a loan pre-qualification, you will get a letter that says you have been pre-approved for a certain loan amount. This letter will note your interest rate and how much money you have available to pay for a new home. Shop for a home under this amount to be safe. In order to become pre-qualified, the bank you have chosen will require several things:

A) You have to have a good credit history and a good

credit score.

B) You have to have a job and proof of steady income.

C) You have to have money in the bank to use as a down payment on the house.

With a pre-qualification letter in hand, you can spend some serious time shopping for the perfect property. This is where the fun begins!

BASIC LOAN STEPS FOR GETTING A MORTGAGE

Getting pre-qualified is just the first step on the home ownership journey. There are many more steps you have to take in order to get the funding you need to own property, but we’ll walk you through them all so that you know in which direction to go.

A) INITIAL STAGE: This is the stage during which you’ll get

pre-qualified. Being pre-qualified will let you know how big a home you can buy and what features you can afford. Once pre-qualified, you are in a secure position to make an offer. Now you can shop and see what homes are available and within your budget. Factor in all the other homeownership costs to know what you can truly afford. Don’t use the amount you qualifed for as your guide.

B) APPLICATION: Once you’ve selected your dream home,

you will actually fill out a full mortgage application based on the price you’ve agreed on with the builder or seller. You will need to provide many documents to your lender, including things such as your government-issued photo ID; proof of bank account balances, retirement savings, property holdings, and investments; monthly debt payments; income verification (with W-2s, pay stubs, and IRS tax returns); and much more. Your bank will help you with the checklist.

C) FINAL APPROVAL: At this stage, your bank will provide a firm approval for the loan you have requested. They will also offer you a set of terms that outline how many years your mortgage will cover, your monthly payments, your interest rate, and so on.

D) MOVE IN: When you have everything done, you can close on your home and move in if your home is ready.

WHAT ABOUT FINANCING A NEW BUILD?

But what if you want to have a builder construct something brand new instead of purchasing a pre-built home? In this case, the process is a little different. When building a new home, often you don’t need to complete a full mortgage approval before construction starts. This is because there’s no way to know the actual cost of a newly-built home before it is complete.

Instead, you will likely need to obtain a short-term interim loan.

This type of loan lets you borrow money from a lender to give to the home builder to cover costs such as materials and labor.

In most cases, you need to pay back your interim loan within 18 months of receiving it. Depending on the type of interim loan you get, (see below), your bank will either roll your interim loan into your permanent mortgage, or require that you go through two separate approval processes.

Sound easy enough? Start today by pre-qualifying for your mortgage. Most lenders offer this as a free service. Your dream home could be closer than you think!

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is complete, you will go through another

you to lock in your interest rate and reduce your

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UNDERSTANDING CLOSING COSTS...

AND HOW TO SAVE MONEY

BUYING A NEW HOME MAY BE AN EXCITING PROSPECT, BUT BEFORE YOU SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE, YOU SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING A HOME WILL COST YOU MORE THAN JUST THE STICKER PRICE. SOME ADDITIONAL COSTS YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ARE CLOSING COSTS: THESE ARE THE ESSENTIAL SERVICE FEES YOU’LL NEED TO COVER IN ORDER TO FINALIZE THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW HOME. THIS ARTICLE WILL GIVE YOU SOME HELPFUL TIPS ON HOW TO STRETCH YOUR CLOSING COST DOLLARS AND SAVE YOU MONEY.

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UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF CLOSING COSTS By most estimates, closing costs may add an additional 2% - 5% to the final purchase price of your home. These necessary service fees are charged by a variety of professionals involved in the important process of finalizing the purchase of your home, including those that come directly from the mortgage lender, as well as from several third parties.

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3 Tax service

3 Mortgage application

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3 Document preparation

3 Wire transfer

3 Broker, originator, or lender fees

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3 Points fees 3 Interest on the loan

third-party fees 3 Inspections

3 Property survey

3 Appraisals

3 Employment verification

3 Attorney’s fees

3 Certificate of occupancy

3 Credit report

3 Real estate taxes

3 Flood certification

3 Private mortgage insurance

3 Title search & title insurance

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Continuation of pg. 15 KEEP IN MIND that the particular closing costs for which you will be responsible will depend on where you’re purchasing, the service provider you’ve chosen to work with, and the sales contract terms. And remember: your lender is required to provide a list of estimated closing costs before your closing date.

Generally, it’s a good idea to involve a lawyer during the homebuying process in order to ensure that you cover all of your bases. These attorney fees will be your responsibility, as well.

STRECHING YOUR CLOSING COST DOLLARS

There are several ways to keep your closing costs to a minimum. Follow these tips to make your money go further during the final stages of buying your new home.

• COMPARE OFFERS FROM LENDERS: Before you select a mortgage lender, be sure to do your homework by asking about more than just interest rates. Many lenders provide incentives in the form of lower closing costs, which can save you more than you would with a lower mortgage interest rate. Get several offers and compare them on every closing cost to get an accurate picture of which one is the most favorable.

• NEGOTIATE FOR THIRD-PARTY SERVICES: Don’t be afraid to ask for a reduction in fees from third party service providers, such as your attorney, property surveyor, appraiser, inspector, and so on. It doesn’t hurt to ask, and often these providers are willing to lower their rates to get your business.

• PROVIDE A LARGER DOWN PAYMENT: Often when you put down less than 20%, you’re required to pay extra mortgage insurance premiums, depending on the size of your down payment. You could save big on insurance fees by putting down more than 20%.

• ADJUST POINTS LEVELS: Usually calculated as 1% of the amount that you are borrowing, points are a way of buying down the interest you will pay on your mortgage. If you need to save up-front on closing costs, lower the number of points you plan to purchase. Conversely, if you want to save more on interest for several years, increase the number you buy.

• OPT FOR MONTHLY INSURANCE PREMIUMS: In the past, lenders required you to pay a one-year premium for mortgage interest at the time of closing plus two months towards next year’s premiums. However, today you can opt to pay monthly instead, which can significantly lower your up-front costs.

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COVID-19 TH GUIDELINES A N K YO U FOR PARADE OF HOMES VISITORS This is a challenging period worldwide as we are all forced to cope with the health risks of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. The Rio Grande Valley Builders Association’s (RGVBA) annual Parade of Homes is committed to the safety and health of its members and the public who attend this yearly fundraising event for the non-profit organization.

We urge everyone to follow CDC Guidelines that will be enforced by Parade builders at their Parade homes for the health and safety of everyone participating in this event. Let’s do our best to avoid

THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY’S ANNUAL PARADE OF HOMES IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 12-13 & 19-20, THE 2021 RGVBA PARADE OF HOMES WILL SHOWCASE SOME OF THE MOST STUNNING HOMES IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY. THE HOMES WILL BE OPEN, WITH NO ADMISSION FEES, FROM 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. DURING THE PARADE DATES. The Parade of Homes will feature 20 or more homes from some of the Valley’s finest builders who are competing for Parade awards in a variety of categories. If you are shopping for a home, or planning to buy one in the future, this is one event you don’t want to miss.

Parade visitors will be in for a visual treat. The Parade of Homes will include homes of all sizes, architectural styles, designs, and budgets, with locations in many new home communities throughout cities in the Rio Grande Valley.

(See pg. 34 to see a map with communities that will host Parade entries this year.)

We invite you to visit these homes, talk with the builders, and get a personal tour of their homes. At many of the entries, you will also be able to meet on-site mortgage lenders who can help answer questions and provide you with valuable financing information.

This yearly event is an excellent opportunity to see the newest trends in exterior and interior design, as well as the beautiful, stylish building materials on the market today. With so many homes to see, the Parade of Homes Preview on the next page will help you make the best use of your time by mapping out the routes to the homes that fit your needs the most. (Sneak Preview is current as of April 7, 2021, and is subject to change.)

the spread of the Coronavirus by following the RGVBA and CDC recommendations for face-to-face interactions, including the wearing of face coverings and practicing social distancing as we tour the homes in this year’s Parade.

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We invite you to sign up online at www.RGVBA.org so you can be notified of Parade updates.

Also, during the Parade dates, you will be granted access to get driving directions to each entry, see home galleries, home specs, and information about each builder. Additionally, this year, Parade visitors will be able to rate the homes they visit, and the collected ratings will determine the winner of the “People’s Choice” Award. And, best of all, you will be entered to win one of several prizes to be given away at the end of the Parade—including a large-screen TV. For more information, visit www.RGVBA.org or call (956) 686-2932.

REGISTER TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT PARADE BUILDERS & HOMES: www.RGVBA.org

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CAZA GROUP Sugar Oaks 1822 St. Claire Ave. Edinburg, Tx 4 Bed/4.5 Bath/2 Car + Office

Caza Group Team eliseo@cazargv.com

(956) 207-3525 (956) 221-0992

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CHRIS RYAN HOMES Michael & Mary Ramirez Bentley Estates chrisryanhomes@gmail.com 2311 Churchill Ave. (956) 929-1212 Edinburg, Tx 4 Bed/3.5 Bath/2 Car +Office+ Gym

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EB LUXURY HOMES Vendome 3505 Vendome Dr. McAllen, Tx 3 Bed/2.5 Bath/2 Car

Jesus Espino ebconstructionllc@yahoo.com (956) 429-1069

7 Shant Samtani shant@esperanzahomes.com (956) 540-5410 (956) 450-8035

ESPERANZA HOMES Cascada at Tres Lagos 6343 Cascada Bend Road McAllen, Tx 4 Bed/3.5 Bath/2 Car + Gameroom

Shant Samtani shant@esperanzahomes.com (956) 398-5675 (956) 450-8035

GOMEZ 3 CONSTRUCTION Efrain Gomez Jr. James Court gomez3construction@gmail.com 2720 Hart St. (956) 342-7826 Edinburg, Tx Ad on pg. 29 4 Bed/3 Bath/2 Car + Gameroom

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LIONGATE BUILDERS The Coves at La Sienna 4202 Stillwater Edinburg, Tx 3 Bed/3 Bath/2 Car + Office

Jacob De Leon jacob@liongatebuilders.com (956) 625-9381 (956) 446-0340

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Darell Duffy darell.duffy@mckennyglenn.com

(956) 305-6644 (866) 678-3040

(956) 239-1841 (956) 522-5098

THE STRUCTURE TEAM James Court 2400 S. Thames Edinburg, Tx 4 Bed/4 Bath/2 Car

Sam Rodriguez sam@thestructureteam.com

(956) 340-2788 (956) 360-6120

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VILLA HOMES North Pointe 2220 Jefferson Ave. McAllen, Tx 4 Bed/2.5 Bath/2 Car

Emigdio Villanueva III info@villahomesrgv.com (956) 275-1453

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ESPERANZA HOMES Sonador Coves 2110 Sonador Drive Edinburg, Tx 3 Bed/2 Bath/2 Car

Shant Samtani shant@esperanzahomes.com (956) 275-8832 (956) 450-8035

HOSANNA CONSTRUCTION & REALTY Denisse Sanchez Hidden Village denisse@hosannacr.com 25319 Dalia St. (956) 450-6935 La Feria, Tx (956) 510-8181 3 Bed/2.5 Bath/2 Car

PINPOINT CONSTRUCTION West Ridge Estates 1105 W. Fig Ave. Pharr, Tx 4 Bed/3.5 Bath/2 Car + Study

Scottie Ruiz scottie@pinpointrgv.com (956) 720-0280

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MCKENNY GLENN HOMES Silverado Trail on Auburn Hill 5500 Columbia Ave. McAllen, Tx 4 Bed/3.5 Bath/2 Car + Loft

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RODRIGUEZ HOMES Brentwood Estates 508 W. Garrision Dr. Pharr, Tx 4 Bed/3.5 Bath/2 Car

Joaquin Gonzalez lord.gonzalez@yahoo.com

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ESPERANZA HOMES Villas on Freddy 10203 N 14th St. McAllen, Tx 3 Bed/2.5 Bath/2 Car + Gameroom

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TREVINO CONSTRUCTION Maria Elise Estates 5705 N. Dodger, Pharr, Tx 3 Bed/2.5 Bath/2 Car + Theater + Office

Mario Trevino mario@trevinoluxury.com (956) 534-6305 (956) 275-2977

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VILLANUEVA CONSTRUCTION Windsor Estates 2502 Windsor St. Edinburg, Tx 4 Bed/3 Bath/2 Car + Gameroom

Rosendo Benitez, Jr. rosendo@villanuevahomes.com (956) 800-8889 (956) 212-4132

WALDO HOMES Lumen at Los Lagos Golf Club 1618 Lago Huron Edinburg, Tx 3 Bed/2.5 Bath/2 Car + Bar

Luis Waldo luiswaldo@yahoo.com (956) 466-8590 (956) 990-8780

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WALDO HOMES Sorrento Trail on Northgate 8904 N. 9th St., McAllen, Tx 3 Bed/2.5 Bath/2 Car + Office + Bar + Pool

C XCV Edinburg

Luis Waldo luiswaldo@yahoo.com (956) 466-8590 (956) 466-8227

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WESTWIND HOMES Cobblestone 7509 N. 54th St. McAllen, Tx 4 Bed/2.5 Bath/2 Car + Flex Room

CITY COLOR CODE La Feria

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Gold Sponsors

Pharr

Bonnie Ramos bramos@westwindhomes.com (956) 558-9525 (956) 733-4593

SEE PG. 34 TO SEE A MAP WITH COMMUNITIES THAT WILL HOST PARADE ENTRIES THIS YEAR.

Visit www.RGVBA.org for updated information (Parade Entries subject to change)

Silver Sponsors AEP Texas • Matt’s Building Materials • McCoy’s Building Supply • Lone Star National Bank • Texas Gas Service • TNB Mortgage • Valley Land Title Co.

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY’S HIGH-PERFORMANCE HOME BUILDERS BUILT TO SAVE® is an energy-efficiency certification program which recognizes new homes that outperform minimum code building requirements. With the help of the BUILT TO SAVE® program and third-party inspectors, builders are guided through a process which leads to certifying their homes as high performance.

BUILDERS WHO HAVE CERTIFIED A HOME IN THE BUILT TO SAVE® PROGRAM FROM APRIL 2020 TO APRIL 2021. (Sorted by Quantity of Certified Homes. Visit www.builttosave.org for full details) HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDERS

PHONE NUMBER

WEBSITE / EMAIL

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VILLANUEVA CONSTRUCTION www.VillanuevaHomes.com m (956) 800-8889 ............................................ stephanie@villanuevahomes.com

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AFFORDABLE HOMES OF SOUTH TEXAS www.AHSTI.org m (956) 687-6263 ............................................. info@ahsti.org

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TREASURE BUILDERS www.TreasureBuildersllc.com m (956) 874-3686 ............................................. treasurebuilders@att.net

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VILLA DEL SOL www.VillaDelSolConstruction.com m (956) 627-5101 ............................................... villadelsolstatus@gmail.com

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SERSA HOMES www.SersaHomes.com m (956) 330-1268.............................................. sersahomebuilder@gmail.com

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GOMEZ 3 CONSTRUCTION www.FB.com/Gomez3construction m (956) 342-7826.............................................. gomez3construction@gmail.com

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WALDO HOMES www.WaldoHomesRGV.com m (956) 466-8590............................................. luiswaldo@yahoo.com

FEATURED ON PG. 24

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DIVINE CUSTOM HOMES www.DivineCustomHomes.net m (956) 467-1111 ................................................ olga@divinecustomhomes.net

FEATURED ON PG. 24

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RANMAR CONSTRUCTION www.RanmarConstruction.com m (956) 472-8624 ............................................. ranmarconstructionrgv@gmail.com

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TREVINO CONSTRUCTION www.TrevinoLuxury.com m (956) 539-3636 ............................................. mario@trevinoluxury.com

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MICASA CONSTRUCTION m (956) 532-7823 ..............................................micasaconstructionllc@gmail.com

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Not all the homes in the Rio Grande Valley are built the same. A homebuyer’s best option to make sure their new home will be built to above-code standards is by finding a builder that is a member of a High-Performance Home Certification Program like BUILT TO SAVE®.

With the help of this Program and third-party inspectors, builders are guided through the process of building homes of superior quality and energy efficiency. As a result of this, YOU, the homebuyer, get to enjoy countless benefits!

HOM EBUYER SLower Utility Bills SEnhanced Home Comfort SBetter Indoor Air Quality STighter Home Construction SMore Durability

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BUILT TO SAVE® PROGRAM MEMBERS WITH HOMES IN THE PROCESS OF BEING CERTIFIED BUILDER MEMBER

WEBSITE

EMAIL

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BELLISIMO BUILDERS (956) 222-0721 .............................................................. www.BellissimoBuilders.com ............................. bellissimobuilders@gmail.com

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BERIT CUSTOM HOMES (956) 310-8616 .............................................................. www.FB.com/BeritCustomHomes..................... beritcustomhomes@gmail.com

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BRITO CONSTRUCTION (956) 540-5557 ............................................................. www.BritoConstruction.com .............................. info@britoconstruction.com

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CASA CORDOVA (956) 472-5946 ............................................................. www.CasaCordova.llc........................................... casacordova.llc@gmail.com

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CLASSIC HOMES (956) 792-7246 ............................................................. www.ClassicHomesRgv.com............................... lord.gonzalez@yahoo.com

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ELO BUILDERS (956) 534-7142 .............................................................. eri.orta@gmail.com .............................................. eri.orta@gmail.com

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J PENA CONSTRUCTION (956) 971-8705 .............................................................. www.JPenaConstruction.com ............................ sandrap@jpenaconstruction.com

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MONARCH HOMES (956) 682-6986 ............................................................ www.MonarchHomesRgv.com........................... info@monarchhomesrgv.com

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PAEZ FAMILY HOMES (956) 281-0055 ............................................................. www.PaezFamilyHomes.com ............................. michaelpaez@paezfamilyhomes.com

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PINPOINT CONSTRUCTION (956) 720-0280 ............................................................. www.PinPointRgv.com ......................................... scottie@pinpointrgv.com

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RED MOON BUILDERS (661) 474-0909.............................................................. www.FB.com/RedMoonBuildelrs....................... redmoonbuilders@gmail.com

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REYNA HOMES (956) 487-8989 ............................................................. www.ReynaHomes.com ....................................... david@reynahomes.com

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RODRIGUEZ HOMES (956) 239-1841 .............................................................. www.FB.com/RodgarGroupConstruction ....... rodriguezhomes11@yahoo.com

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VILLA HOMES (956) 431-0376 .............................................................. www.VillaHomesRgv.com ................................... info@villahomesrgv.com

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Must-Knows

m Not every builder in the BUILT TO SAVE® Program certifies every single home as BUILT TO SAVE®. It is the homebuyer’s responsibility to request this certification before their home is built.

mYou can find the addresses of the homes that have completed certification in the program on the www.BuiltToSave.org website. Allow at least 3 weeks for documents to be processed and for homes to be added to the online list.

mIf a builder says a home is certified as BUILT TO SAVE®, they will be able to show you a certificate proving that the home met all the requirements.

Home Address Builder Name Issue Date

Certified Rater Signature

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ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDERS

These builders represent a small, select group of professionals leading today’s energy efficient construction by building high-performance homes in the BUILT TO SAVE® program. Learn more about the program at www.builttosave.org.

Villanueva Construction

Divine Custom Homes

Gomez 3 Construction

(956) 800-8889 | rosendo@villanuevahomes.com www.VillanuevaHomes.com

(956) 467-1111 | olga@divinecustomhomes.net www.DivineCustomHomes.net

(956) 342-7826 | gomez3construction@gmail.com www.FB.com/Gomez3construction

Thirty-two years ago, Martin Villanueva sold his personal

Divine Custom Homes has a distinguished history of being

Gomez 3 Construction, LLC was founded in 2016 by Efrain

home in order to finance his first home-building project for

committed to energy efficient construction. The company’s

Gomez Jr. His training and experience give him a unique

a friend—a very grateful friend. It became the beginning

founder, Olga Treviño, is one of a few “hands-on” builders

competitive advantage as a custom home builder because

of Villanueva Construction and a long history of building

who not only personally supervises the work on the job

of his background creating floorplans and designs that

homes that stand out, not just because they feature fine

site, but who has the knowledge and skills to actually work

are precise and construction-ready for the builder. To

details normally only found in luxury homes, but because

alongside her contractors. Divine Custom Homes certifies

ensure that the company’s homes exceed minimum code

they are individualized to every customer—especially to

100% of their homes as ENERGY STAR® and double

requirements and are certified as high-performance

each customer’s budget. More importantly, the homes are

certifies them as BUILT TO SAVE® in Magic Valley Electric

homes, Gomez 3 Construction has joined the ranks of elite

certified as energy-saving BUILT TO SAVE® homes.

Cooperative communities.

builders in the BUILT TO SAVE® program.

Treasure Builders

Treviño Construction

Waldo Homes

(956) 874-3686 | treasurebuilders@att.net www.TreasureBuildersllc.com

(956) 539-3636 | info@trevinoluxury.com www.TrevinoLuxury.com

(956) 466-8590 | luiswaldo@yahoo.com www.WaldoHomesRGV.com

In 2003, Felix Hernandez established Treasure Builders.

Founded by Mario Treviño and Marisol Villanueva de Treviño,

To say that Waldo Homes is an award-winning builder is an

The company is a family-owned business that has a reliable

Treviño Construction has been building homes in the RGV

understatement. This family-owned company enjoys the

reputation for quality homes built by people who are deeply

for over 17 years. The company’s homes are examples of

distinction of being the only builder in the Rio Grande Valley

rooted in the traditional family values of honesty, truth, and

one-of-a-kind creations that are custom designed to reflect

Builders Association’s annual Parade of Homes competition

faith. Alexis Hernandez, Felix’s son, grew up in construction,

luxury, beauty, and master-crafted construction tailored to

to win the majority of awards in the last two Parades. The

working alongside his dad. The company is focused on

the individual homebuyer’s wishes. And when you envision

company’s attention to small details is complemented by

building energy efficient homes built to last, so it is no

that kind of home along with an energy efficient, high-

their attention to larger details—the things that matter most

wonder they joined the BUILT TO SAVE® family!

performance BUILT TO SAVE® certificate, you can definitely

in your new home: comfort, energy efficiency, indoor air

call it a dream home.

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Rosalio Espinosa (Founder) MATERIALES EL VALLE Store in Donna, Tx

Materiales El Valle Continues to Grow MATERIALES EL VALLE HAS BEEN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY’S leading supplier of products for both indoor and outdoor walls, floors, countertops, and much more ever since opening in 1986. Rosalio Espinosa, the company’s founder, created a “go-to” place for consumers and building professionals who were looking for not just the finest quality materials but also for the best prices. Materiales El Valle’s popularity with customers is also a result of its huge inventory of products for residential and commercial building projects.

From its first store in Palmview/ Mission, Texas, the company over the ensuing years has expanded to new locations in the Rio Grande Valley: Donna, Texas, in 2000 and Edinburg, Texas, in 2005. Its stores have millions of square feet of product inventory, and offer thousands of square feet of

showroom space, fully stocked with the latest trending products artfully displayed.

Materiales El Valle constantly updates its showrooms to stock the newest styles and products in our area. Its latest showroom project in the Rio Grande Valley is in Donna, Tx. This mid-Valley 5-acre location has over 20,000 square of warehouse space, and the showroom is currently being expanded to over 5,000 square feet to make room for new products from Lamosa, Castel, and other leading name-brand manufacturers.

Materiales El Valle’s long-standing relationships with all of its vendors and manufacturers south of the U.S. border in Mexico and South America give the company a competitive advantage when it comes to pricing and being able to offer “first-to-market” products.

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BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWS iTile by MEV; 1003 W. Bay Area Blvd.; Webster, TX (Houston, TX); (832) 632-1231

It is one thing to shop for building and remodeling products online, but it’s not the same as when you can see, touch, and experience the products in person— especially when looking at life-size displays. And when you add the bonus of sharing your ideas with an experienced and knowledgeable sales consultant, it’s no contest. Therefore, actually visiting any of the showrooms in person is highly recommended.

At Materiales El Valle, you will find brick, ceramic tile, glass mosaic tile, handmade Saltillo tile, roof tile, porcelain, marble, Travertine, Cantera, wood flooring, and more. The company is a one-stop shop that offers an array of products such as Cantera columns, beautiful decorative tile accents, natural stone and glass bowls, and designer kitchen and bath faucets, along with unique showerheads. You can easily take the guesswork out of your next building project by bringing your building plans and ideas to Materiales El Valle and taking advantage of their staff’s helpful advice and their showroom’s inspiration.

Materiales El Valle’s products have long been enjoyed by Rio Grande Valley homeowners and building professionals.

Now, others north of the Valley have that opportunity, as well. In 2019, the company opened iTile by MEV in Houston (Webster, TX). The store offers millions of square feet of tile offering its signature superior inventory of products and choices at the lowest prices.

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And, most recently, the company opened iTile by MEV in Austin (Round Rock, TX). The Grand Opening for this newest store took place on April 9, 2021.

Here, Materiales El Valle will continue its mission of offering consumers a wide selection of high-quality trending products at unmatched prices.

Whether you need something small, like tile for your bathroom or kitchen, or want to make a bold statement with sizeable marble tile—each as large as 4 feet by 8 feet—Materiales El Valle and iTile by MEV have it in store for you.

Visit online at: www.MaterialesElValleInc.com and www.iTileTx.com for more information.

For the best experience visit their beautiful showrooms.

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Chris Carroll Receives FORTIFIED Home™ Evaluator Certification CHRIS CARROLL, OWNER OF CARROLL’S INSPECTION SERVICES, became the Rio Grande Valley’s first Home Energy Rater in 2003. Since then, he has inspected over 9,000 homes and commercial buildings, providing a vast array of inspection services including commercial inspections, pest inspections, energy inspections, testing inspections, building diagnostics, thermal imaging, infiltration and building envelope inspections, and much more.

As an Energy Rating company, Carroll’s Inspection Services provides the key “third-party inspections” required by such home certification programs as BUILT TO SAVE®, ENERGY STAR®, Indoor airPlus, DOE Zero Ready, and City Code Compliance programs.

As of March 2021, Chris Carroll is now certified to provide inspections for builders seeking to certify their homes as a FORTIFIED Home™, a program of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), a non-profit and independent research company. The FORTIFIED Home™ program is designed to strengthen homes to withstand natural disasters and other severe weather events.

The FORTIFIED certification is available in three levels: 1) Roof, 2) Silver, 3) Gold. FORTIFIED Roof offers prime protection for the home’s roof components. FORTIFIED Silver includes the benefits of the FORTIFIED Roof and adds protection for windows, doors, and attached

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structures like porches and carports. FORTIFIED Gold provides the ultimate protection by including all of the benefits of FORTIFIED Roof and Silver and requires that the whole structure be tied together.

Severe storms can disrupt people’s lives where they live—literally. A home that is certified as a FORTIFIED Home™ will withstand winds of 130 mph, EF-2 tornadoes, and 2” hail. That kind of peace of mind should be comforting to any homeowner. And so will all the other benefits of having a more durable home, a more energy efficient and sustainable home with lower homeownerships costs, and a home with a higher market value. You’ll be protecting your home and your investment at the same time.

For more information on how to get your home certified as a FORTIFIED Home™ or to learn more about the program, call or text Chris Carroll (956) 455-7779 or email chris@carrollsinspectors.com. Carroll’s Inspection Services is bonded and insured. Licenses: TREC# 7061 & 9614; ICC# 8194682; HERS RFI# 0003953; TCPL# 0584713

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SPEER Presents Workshop on the New 2021 Energy Code IF YOU ARE A BUILDER, CODE OFFICIAL, ARCHITECT, OR HVAC CONTRACTOR, THE APRIL 29, 2021 WORKSHOP on the new 2021 energy code is an event you don’t want to miss. This workshop will explore the changes to the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and what is required for compliance by building industry professionals.

Energy codes set the minimum energy efficiency standards for new and remodeled structures. They are designed to reduce energy consumption and provide safe, comfortable, and healthy buildings for their occupants.

Energy codes also help consumers with the cost of owning a home by providing cost savings in utilities and by promoting the use of the construction industry’s latest technology and building practices.

Since there is no national building code, the IECC is the most widely adopted energy model by states and local jurisdictions in the U.S. The IECC is the most effective way to improve buildings, as well as to protect consumers and the economic future of the community.

Jason Vandever, Energy Code Program Manager for South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER), will be presenting the Energy Code Workshop on April 29, 2021. SPEER is a non-profit regional energy efficiency organization with a mission of promoting and developing the understanding and adoption of advanced building systems and energy efficient products and services in Texas and Oklahoma. An integral part of that mission is helping building industry professionals to facilitate the adoption and enforcement of the energy code.

WHEN:

FREE WORKSHOP & FIELD TRAINING FOR NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION What's New In The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) And Instruction On Various HVAC Elements

Thursday April 29, 2021 WHERE: Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport 2721 S. 10th St., McAllen, TX.

REGISTER

Go to

bit.ly/SPEERtraining21

DETAILS:

Join us for a presentation on the changes in the residential chapters of the 2021 energy code. We will look at compliance path options and mandatory requirements, along with discussing what is new in the code. We will also discuss HVAC sizing and installation, weather resistive barriers, window installation, construction resources, and more. The morning segment of this presentation will be followed by an afternoon training session conducted onsite at a local home under construction. See agenda for more details.

Free ICC CEU’s for Inspectors

QUESTIONS? Contact Jason Vandever: (254) 624-5693 or Jvandever@eepartnership.org South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER)

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TO THOSE PRE-REGISTERED

BREAKFAST TACOS

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AGENDA 8:00am – 8:30am

Registration/Breakfast

8:30am – 9:00am

Sponsor Introductions

9:00am – 11:00am

Presentation

by Jason Vandever (SPEER Manager)

11:00am – 1:00pm

BREAK for Lunch (on your own)

1:00pm – 3:00pm

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The Energy Workshop will consist of a morning session from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and will include a presentation of some of the code changes that are coming as well as an overview of some key areas that impact energy efficiency: HVAC sizing and installation, weather resistive barriers, window installation, construction resources, and other elements of a home’s envelope. The morning session will be followed by a training session conducted onsite at a home under construction for an “up close and personal” look at how homes should be built to be code compliant.

Please note that although the workshop and training are free, you will need to pre-register online if you plan to attend. The attendance is limited due to COVID-19 restrictions, and you will need to submit to a temperature check at the door as well as wear a mask during the event.

The event is being sponsored by the following: SPEER; BUILT TO SAVE®; Magic Valley Electric Cooperative; AEP Texas; Texas Gas Service/Energy Efficiency Rebate Program; Rio Grande Valley Builders Association; and Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport. Thanks to these generous sponsors, attendees will enjoy breakfast tacos and an opportunity to win door prizes and gift cards.

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Builders Welcomed!

• Private Gated Community • Quiet Countryside Environment • Lot Sizes from 6,000 to over 12,000 Sq. Ft. • Home Requirements Include a Minimum of 1,200 Sq. Ft. (Living) • 1 or 2 Car Garage Minimum • Brick or Stucco Exteriors • 30-year Composition Shingles (selected colors) • Reserve Your Lot with $1,000 (non-refundable) • Architectural Controls and Homeowners Association • Close to Weslaco ISD Schools, Hospital, and Medical Offices • Minutes from the Progreso International Bridge

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Call or text: Manuel Cantu (956) 821-8180 | riocantu@yahoo.com

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ISD: Edinburg - (956) 289-2300 | Elem: Anne Magee | Mid: Elias Longoria | High School: Vela | Charter: IDEA

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Gated community. Call to reserve your lot today. Take advantage of great lot prices in Vendome’s Phase II, a planned gated community on North Ware Road in McAllen. Vendome is located within walking distance to IDEA Academy and to Texas A&M University and is minutes from the University of Texas RGV. This privately gated and fenced neighborhood features 93 lots, a walking park and high-speed internet.

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ISD: Weslaco - (956) 969-6500 | Elem: Margo | Mid: Cuera | High School: Weslaco East

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