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Nov / Dec’21 / Jan’22 Volume 29 Issue 5

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Contents

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jose Vielma

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SENIOR EDITOR Barbara Zapffe SALES MANAGER Jose R. Vielma CREATIVE DIRECTOR Laura Soria GRAPHIC DESIGNER Karla Garza ADVERTISING SALES Ken Sabe IT SPECIALIST Nadine Sabe

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DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Ken Sabe, Jr.

HOMEBUYING ADVICE Are You Hiring a Quality Builder?

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Every builder will tell you they build energy efficient homes. The builders shown here actually do--and they use third-party energy Raters to prove it.

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Not all thermostats help you save money. Some

How a FICO Score Affects Homebuying

actually can cause you to waste more energy.

Discover the one that can teach you how to save.

it is will determine the type of loan, the interest rate, and whether or not you can get a mortgage. See how.

SPECIAL FEATURES Create a Holiday Look by Shopping Local The holidays are just around the corner. Check out

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Winner of 2022 RGVBA Parade Entry

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MVEC: Your Source for Marketing Power

these “decked out for the holidays” kitchens from

Take advantage of marketing dollars and rebates

three fine Rio Grande Valley custom home builders.

available to builders and developers.

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A Smart Way to Control Your HVAC Costs

home in order to avoid making costly mistakes.

It’s only a three-digit number, but how high or how low

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BUILT TO SAVE® Builder Members

bets in your favor when looking for a home builder.

Follow these 5 easy steps when shopping for a new

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Get some good advice and ideas for hedging your

Steps to Follow When Buying a Home

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY

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NEW HOME COMMUNITIES

provide a variety of services and products to fill your home with holiday cheer.

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HOMEBUYING ADVICE

How To Know If You Are Hiring A Quality Builder A home will most likely be the largest purchase you will ever make. It’s also a purchase that you will live with, and live in, for many years—if not forever. So, it’s natural to want to be sure you are making a good decision. Making the decision more difficult is the fact that while many professionals in the state of Texas are required to have a license—home builders are not. Bottom line, if you are buying or building a new home, know this: the quality of your home will only be as good as the quality of the builder you choose.

Here are some important tips to help you choose wisely.

REPUTATION MATTERS Do your research. Whether a builder has had one customer or hundreds of customers, he or she has a reputation.

Check with the Better Business Bureau for complaints on the company. And while no company is immune from having dissatisfied customers, if this is a common occurrence—that should be a big red flag. Ask around. Ask friends, prior customers you may know of, real estate professionals, mortgage lenders, and especially construction material vendors.

You can tell a lot about a builder and the company’s integrity by its relationship with its vendors. And remember, a good builder will generally not put profit before his or her reputation. It’s that simple.

EVALUATE THE COMPANY’S MARKETING

KNOW THE TYPE OF HOME YOU WANT Builders have different strengths and offer a variety of designs, architectural styles, and finishes. Narrow your field of builders by concentrating on those that build the type of home you prefer.

Almost every builder has a website with a gallery of homes they’ve built. If they don’t, that could be a red flag. The point is, if you’ve set your dreams on a beautiful Mediterranean style home, would you trust a builder that has never built one to build it for you just because he promises to give you a good price?

Make sure that the builder you choose has a proven record of building the type of home you want.

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As part of doing your research on builders, pay attention to how they market themselves. Do they do a good job of branding themselves positively?

Is the copywriting on their website coming from their hearts or does it just read like marketing fluff? Are customer testimonials or previous customers featured? More importantly, do they do any marketing at all? Most companies that don’t market themselves claim they don’t because they don’t have to.

And while this may be true and okay, it can also send a message that says they aren’t interested in growing their company, which might leave homebuyers wondering if they will be around to take care of potential problems with their home in the future.

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ASK ABOUT ENERGY EFFICIENCY Ask the builders if their homes are built according to the state’s mandated 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The builder may respond that their homes pass the city’s code inspections, but that’s not the same thing. City code inspections may be based on an older version of the IECC. City code inspectors are not responsible for complying with the state’s mandated 2015 IECC, the builder is.

Furthermore, be advised—no builder will ever tell you their homes are not energy efficient. The question is, “Are they certified as energy efficient homes?”

ARRANGE A FACE-TO-FACE MEETING By the time you meet the builder in person, you should have already done your research and know more about them than they do about you. If you leave that initial meeting still knowing more about them than they know about you and your project, look for another builder. It means the company did not do its best to find out about you and your needs and whether or not you would be a good fit for them.

Treat this first meeting like you would a job interview—their job interview. Prepare a list of questions for the builder and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Pay attention to how they react to what may sound like a silly question. A good builder will not make you feel dumb and will encourage you to ask more questions. Remember that what you are looking for in this initial meeting is transparency. You want to see if you can make a genuine connection because what you are looking for is a partner that you can trust—one that will have your best interests in mind, not just theirs. And remember that you may be working closely with this person for 6 to 8 months or longer depending on the size of your project, so make sure you pick someone you get along with and like. Repeat this interview process with at least 3 builders, and you should have a clear candidate.

DON’T GET BLINDED BY THE HOME’S BLING It’s easy to fall in love with a home and its beauty. Too often though, because they are things we can’t see, we don’t ask enough questions about the home’s comfort, or the type of insulation used, or if the indoor air quality will be healthy years down the road, or if the air conditioning unit is sized properly for the size of the home.

All of these important considerations are addressed in the BUILT TO SAVE® program.

Asking these types of questions will give you a good indication of the true quality of the home you are buying and the true quality of the builder who built it.

THE SMALL THINGS MATTER MOST

Specifically, ask if the homes are certified as being energy efficient by high-performance home programs like BUILT TO SAVE® or ENERGY STAR®. Homes in these programs comply with the state’s current IECC requirement and are inspected during construction and tested upon completion by an independent third-party RESNET licensed home energy Rater who verifies that each home meets the strict energy efficient and high-performance requirements of the programs. Builders participating in the BUILT TO SAVE® program can be found at BuiltToSave.org and are listed on pgs. 14-15.

Ask what the average HERS score is on the builder’s homes. If he or she does not know what a HERS score is, this should be a BIG red flag. Walk away. It means basically that you will not know what your heating and cooling costs will be until you move in--not good. The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score is a good indicator of how well the home will perform when it comes to energy efficiency. A HERS score can be calculated for a home even before it is built by inputting the home’s building data into modeling software. This is Step One for a Rater performing inspections and testing on BUILT TO SAVE® certified homes.

Just like the little details in a home’s construction that often make the difference between a nice home and an awesome one, it’s the little things about how the builder treats you as a customer that you should focus on. For example: do they return your calls in a timely manner or at all? Not responding to texts or phone calls is too common in today’s business world. It is a sign of disrespect but also a good way to measure how much a person really values your relationship. If this happens when you are thinking of hiring that builder, you can imagine what will happen when you are trying to report a problem with your home.

So be aware of how the builder you select responds to you. If all goes well and the two of you “click” as you plan your dream home together, then you can be sure you selected the right builder.

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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.

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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.

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Important Steps to Follow Before Buying a Home

Knowledge of the homebuying process is the best way to prepare yourself before making the largest buying decision you will probably make in your lifetime. There’s no shortcut. You have to do your homework if you want to make sure you’ll have no regrets about the home you buy and the terms of financing your dream. If you’ve never purchased a home before, or even if you have, these 5 simple steps will give you a buyer’s advantage.

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FIND OUT WHAT YOUR CREDIT SCORE IS A credit score is a three-digit number determined by your credit history. TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian are the three bureaus that creditors depend on for credit reports.

Scores range between 300 and 850, with the latter being the highest. The type of home loan you get will be determined by the credit score required. Your score is derived from your credit history—especially your payment history—which mortgage lenders use to evaluate your credit worthiness. With a low credit score, you will more than likely pay a higher interest rate, qualify for a lower amount of loaned money, and, more importantly, may be disqualified from getting a loan. By law you get a free copy of your credit report once every year from all three national credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) at AnnualCreditReport.com. Read “How a FICO Score Can Affect Your Homebuying” on page 12 & 13 for more information.

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GET PREQUALIFIED OR PRE-APPROVED FOR A LOAN Assuming you’ve polished up your credit score and it’s strong enough for buying a home, you are ready for the next step— getting a prequalified or pre-approved letter from a lender. These documents show that a lender is willing to lend you up to a certain amount for the purchase of a home. To be clear, prequalification is the preliminary step since it only gives you an estimate of how much you can afford to pay for a home. A pre-approval is better because it means the lender has verified your financial information to get a more accurate amount of what you can afford. Neither document guarantees that you will get the loan—more documentation will be required for that, but the letter, which locks in your interest rate and is good for 60 or 90 days, will show sellers that you are a serious shopper. You should also know that you can get more than one pre-approval letter by using different lenders.

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DO NOT USE THE AMOUNT YOU ARE APPROVED FOR AS YOUR TARGET Once you get pre-approved for a home loan, do not make the mistake of thinking that the amount you have been approved for should be the price of the home you should be shopping for. Remember to take into account all of the additional costs of buying and owning a home: closing costs, moving expenses, property taxes, HOA fees, insurance, new furniture, and more.

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income, etc. Shopping for a home priced lower than what you are pre-approved for will also give you a better advantage in negotiating with the seller.

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KNOW WHAT YOU NEED IN YOUR NEW HOME What we want is not always what we need. When shopping for a home, it is important to know the difference between what you want and what you need. Make a list of what’s important to you and what are your definite deal breakers. While home shopping can be an enjoyable experience, it can also be frustrating and a huge drain of your time unless you have a plan. For starters, you will need to decide if you want to buy an existing home or a new one. Building a new custom home that is designed and built specifically to your needs where you control the floorplans, architectural style, and interior finishes can be the most rewarding and satisfying experience. And while buying a new home over an existing home is generally more expensive, there are many more advantages in buying new, but here again, you will have to do some homework. Make sure you choose a reputable builder.

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KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING Unfortunately, most people buy homes with their hearts instead of their heads. Most of the time a buying decision is based on the home’s looks: the beautiful flooring, designer fixtures, exotic countertops, and other such bling. However, buyers need to focus more attention on the things that matter most—the home’s comfort, its energy efficiency, its expected heating and cooling costs, and the quality of indoor air, to start. These are some of the most important qualities of a new home, indeed, of any home, but because they are not visible elements, they are often not addressed in the buying process. Yet they should be. One important way to make sure you are getting a highperformance home that offers all of the above and more is simply to ask if the newly constructed home has been certified as a highperformance home by the BUILT TO SAVE® program. If it has, the builder should have a BUILT TO SAVE® certificate to prove it—and this document will be of great value to you should you ever decide to sell your home in the future. If you want to buy a home that not only has good looks but is certified as high performance, go to www.BuiltToSave.org for a list of builder members who are in the BUILT TO SAVE® program, or see pages 14-15.

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How Your FICO Score Can Affect Your Homebuying Power

If you’re in the process of buying or building a new home, you most likely are talking to your lenders about your credit score. Your FICO score, created by the Fair Isaac Corporation, is the most important tool used by lenders to assess credit risk and determine whether or not to extend credit. The credit score will also help lenders determine your interest rate and the amount they can safely lend you. This score reflects how well you pay your bills and how much you owe each month. Let’s go through some basic points to explore why you should care about your FICO score.

WHAT IS A FICO SCORE? FICO scores range between 300 and 850. The higher the score, the better. A good score indicates you are paying your bills on time and that you are not too far in debt. Any score above 740 is considered to be very good.

Any kind of loan that you have had will be shown in your FICO credit report. This may include a car loan, student loans, or credit cards. Your report will show how much of a balance you have remaining on each loan or whether it’s been paid off. It will show the monthly payments you make and whether you pay on time.

Late payments, large debt totals, and defaults all reflect poorly on your credit reputation.

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WHY IS MY FICO SCORE IMPORTANT FOR A MORTGAGE APPLICATION? If you want to buy a house in the near future, it is a good idea to look at your credit report and score before you apply. There are many factors lenders examine when considering your application, like your current monthly debts, your income, your employment history, the size of your loan request, and how much of a down payment you can afford. However, your FICO score may be one of the most important.

Why? A low score may mean you will be eligible for less money or it can prohibit your application from being approved. It can also mean you will have to pay a higher interest rate. Your FICO score can also make a difference in the type of loan for which you will be approved. For example, a FHA loan tends to have lower credit requirements than a conventional loan.

HOW DO I GET MY CREDIT SCORE?

Anyone can request a credit report. There are three national credit bureaus that gather information about your credit history.

Each comes up with a separate FICO score depending on what debt and bill payment history information they gather about you. In most cases, the scores of all three bureaus are close.

Normally you have to pay a fee to get your credit report; however, Federal law allows consumers to get a free report once a year at annualcreditreport.com from the three major credit bureaus.

Here’s how to contact them: • Experian (1-888-397-3742) www.experian.com • Equifax (1-800-685-1111) www.equifax.com • TransUnion (1-800-916-8800) www.transunion.com

WHAT CAN I DO TO ENSURE I HAVE GOOD CREDIT? The good news is that you can increase your FICO score over time by doing things like paying off loans and making sure you pay all your bills on time. Here are three basic tips for boosting your credit score:

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Pay your bills on time. This is the best way to keep your score high.

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Don’t apply for loans or credit cards too often. These requests show up on your credit report and too many can look bad to lenders.

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Cancelling old credit card accounts can negatively affect your score by increasing your credit utilization rate, which means you’re using a larger amount of the credit available to you.

Keep your debt to income ratio at a reasonable amount. If you have too many cards with high balances, this can make your score go down.

If you want to see if you can be approved for a mortgage and how much you might pay, look for a home affordability calculator online. You’ll find one at www.nerdwallet.com as well as some very valuable tips and advice.

Online resources are great and convenient, but if you prefer a personal one-on-one experience, talk to your local lenders and rely on their expert advice. See the inside cover for a great financing source with a unique “One-Time Close Construction Loan” program that will save you money, time, and give you peace of mind. Check out Thrive Mortgage Company (956) 279-7320.

FICO Scores for Different Loan Types

When you’re ready to get a mortgage, remember that each type of loan has a different credit score minimum for approval. Here are some examples: • FHA Loans: These are government-backed loans. The minimum FICO score for a 3.5% down payment is 580. A score lower than 580 would require a 10% down payment.

• Conventional Loans: It’s hardest to qualify for this kind of mortgage, which is why the score requirements are higher. The minimum score is 620. These mortgages also have higher interest rates.

• VA Loans: If you are a veteran, you may qualify for a VA Loan, which is generally a very low interest mortgage. There are a variety of VA loans available, with the average minimum score of 620. *Rates, down payments, and credit score requirements are presented as general information subject to change. Please consult your lender.

For a more detailed understanding about credit reports and credit scores, go to www.truecredit.com and click on “Credit Education” which offers a lot of very helpful information.

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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 NOVEMBER 2020 TO NOVEMBER 2021.

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bui l tto s ave.org 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 WALDO HOMES "Most Energy Efficient Home Award" 2021 RGVBA Parade of Homes

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BUILT TO SAVE® PROGRAM MEMBERS WITH HOMES IN THE PROCESS OF BEING CERTIFIED Listed in alphabetical order

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BELLO CONSTRUCTION (956) 605-1817 .............................................................. www.FB.com/Bell0Construction ........................ belloconstruction@outlook.com BRITO CONSTRUCTION (956) 540-5557 ............................................................. www.BritoConstruction.com .............................. info@britoconstruction.com CASA CORDOVA (956) 472-5946 ............................................................. www.CasaCordova.llc........................................... casacordova.llc@gmail.com CAROLINA HOMES (956) 472-5946 ............................................................. www.CarolinaHomesRGV.com........................... info@carolinahomesrgv.com EB LUXURY HOMES (956) 429-1069 ............................................................. www.EBluxuryLiving.com ................................... ebconstructionllc@yahoo.com ELO BUILDERS (956) 534-7142 .............................................................. eri.orta@gmail.com .............................................. eri.orta@gmail.com HOMES BY INNOVATIVE (956) 476-3881.............................................................. www.HomesByInnovative.com .......................... info@homesbyinnovative.com J PENA CONSTRUCTION (956) 971-8705 .............................................................. www.JPenaConstruction.com ............................ sandrap@jpenaconstruction.com LTR CONSTRUCTION (956) 453-6689 ............................................................ www.LTRrgv.com ................................................... LTRperez956@gmail.com MONARCH HOMES (956) 682-6986 ............................................................ www.MonarchHomesRgv.com........................... info@monarchhomesrgv.com PAEZ FAMILY HOMES (956) 281-0055 ............................................................. www.PaezFamilyHomes.com ............................. michaelpaez@paezfamilyhomes.com PINPOINT CONSTRUCTION (956) 720-0280 ............................................................. www.PinPointRgv.com ......................................... scottie@pinpointrgv.com RED MOON BUILDERS (661) 474-0909.............................................................. www.FB.com/RedMoonBuildelrs....................... redmoonbuilders@gmail.com RODRIGUEZ HOMES (956) 239-1841 .............................................................. www.FB.com/RodgarGroupConstruction ....... rodriguezhomes11@yahoo.com SERSA HOMES (956) 330-1268 ............................................................. www.SersaHomes.com ........................................ sersahomebuilder@gmail.com TREVINO CONSTRUCTION (956) 403-6925............................................................. www.TrevinoLuxury.com ..................................... marisol@trevinoluxury.com VILLA DEL SOL CONSTRUCTION (956) 627-5101 ............................................................... www.VillaDelSolConstruction.com ................... villadelsolstatus@gmail.com

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY

A S M A RT WAY TO C O N T R O L

Heating & Cooling Costs Your air conditioning accounts for 50% of your utility bill, but what most people may not realize is that it also determines 100% of the home’s comfort. And what controls your air conditioner? That’s right—your thermostat. And you control your thermostat. Unfortunately, turning your thermostat up and down as you need to is tedious and time consuming. When programmable thermostats became available in the 1970’s, it was thought that these would be the answer to reducing energy costs. They were not. The reason is that to reduce energy costs, consumers must change their energy usage behaviors, and most people didn’t do that or know how to do that.

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tudies have shown that people who use a programmable thermostat actually use more energy than those without one. The reason: they program their thermostats and rarely, if ever, go back and adjust them. Now, the answer to reducing energy costs finally comes with SMART programmable thermostats—especially the Nest Smart Thermostat. It was the first Smart thermostat that appeared on the market, and it revolutionized how people controlled their heating and cooling costs.

In 2017, the Nest Learning Thermostat became the first thermostat to receive the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® certification.

The Nest Smart thermostat automates the process of setting temperatures. It is called a learning thermostat because it is designed to learn the heating and cooling behaviors of its owners and automatically adjusts the indoor temperature to their lifestyle with a designated goal of saving

energy. Additions to the Nest thermostat include monthly energy reports that can show Nest owners how their energy usage compares with others in the region. The thermostat uses an app that gives remote access, can communicate with heating and cooling equipment, and will alert the owner to problems in the system.

So, how does it work? A Nest Learning Thermostat is appropriately named because after you install it and use it for as little as a week, it learns your personal preferences and develops a schedule based on that information. It will learn when you leave your home for work, when you go to bed, and what temperature to use when you are home. It can even adjust itself based on weather events that may change the inside temperature of your home and weather events reported on the Internet from weather reporting sources.

The Nest Thermostat’s software allows it to learn how your specific home gets cool or warm and adjusts the temperature setting

to one that will provide the most comfort while ensuring the best efficiency.

To maximize your savings, the energy usage reports from the Nest Thermostat are invaluable in monitoring your heating and cooling history by showing when you use more and when you use less energy.

Studies show that Nest Thermostats save up to 12% on heating costs and 15% on cooling, which means they pay for themselves in under 2 years. You can also get some great deals. For example, members of Magic Valley Electric Cooperative in the Rio Grande Valley can receive a $50 rebate when they submit a rebate application along with a receipt for the purchase of a new NEST Thermostat (see MVEC ad on page 29).

The Nest Thermostat is easy to install with no special wiring required.

Find out more about this product at: www.googlestore.com and start enjoying a more comfortable home with increased energy savings.

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A BUILT TO SAVE® Certificate Is More Than Just A Piece Of Paper...

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!

HOMEBUYER BENEFITS • • • • • •

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

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Third-Party Inspections & Testing Compliance with current IECC Standards “Above-Code” Compliance More Durability Lasting Peace of Mind

Go to www.BuiltToSave.org to find BUILT TO SAVE® builders and suppliers. www.BuiltToSave.org • (956) 778-3590 See Pages 8-9

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C OV E R STO RY: V I L L A H O M E S

VILLA HOMES:

Superior Teamwork for Superior Homes

Villa Homes is a premier custom home builder in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Since 2013, this family-owned company, founded by Emigdio Villanueva Jr, and his sons, Emigdio Villanueva III and David Villanueva, has quickly earned the recognition and respect of the home building community, as well as of their homebuyers.

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he rising success of Villa Homes is rooted in its talented team who share a passion for building exceptional homes that truly stand out and, more importantly, go above and beyond the quality and beauty their homebuyers initially envision. To do this, it takes teamwork—exceptional teamwork to be exact, which is exactly what you get at Villa Homes.

While every member of the Villa Homes’ team has unique individual skills, it is their fine-tuned collaboration that results in a streamlined and seamless process when together they work on a custom home. It is a process that accounts for the excellent rating Villa Homes receives for customer service from their clients, and Villa Homes is most proud of that. From the initial meeting, to the design, to material selections, and throughout the construction process, customers enjoy the transparent communication and outstanding friendliness of the Villa Homes’ team.

A definite advantage of Villa Homes is that the same team that designs the home is part of the same team that builds the home. The on-going team collaboration between designer and builder is a great way to eliminate confusion and problems, and this collaboration ensures quality and delivery of exactly what was promised to the customer.

Another great reason for Villa Homes’ consistency in quality is their long-term relationship with a team of contractors who share the company’s passion for superior craftsmanship.

Villa Homes has a talent for creating homes with the latest design trends, yet trends that are timeless so they won’t go out of style. The company’s homes are known for elegant finishes, attractive materials and fixtures, and feature a perfect blend of contemporary and traditional that appeals to homebuyers of all ages. But these are just the things you can see. As a member of the BUILT TO SAVE® highperformance home program, Villa Homes additionally offers homes of remarkable comfort along with energy-saving features that generate long-term savings.

Visit www.VillaHomesRGV.com or call (956) 275-3271 for more information about custom building or available homes.

New Gated Community: Magnolia Park On another exciting point: recently, Villa Homes began developing new home communities. Its newest development, Magnolia Park in Mission, Texas, will be completed soon and will feature 29 spacious homesites in an ideal location off Glasscock Road. If you want to be one of the first to choose the perfect lot, the community is currently open for sales.

See page 37 for more information.

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o accommodate their growing business, Villa Homes has just completed new company offices at 1231 Villa Street in Mission, Texas. The new building features over 7,420 sq. ft. of offices and 3 conference rooms. Most exciting: the building includes an elegant and comprehensive Material Selections showroom so clients can see, touch, and select the materials and accessories for their new home that they love best.

Building a home is an exciting time. But it should not be just about getting the home you dreamed about. It should also be about the journey to get it—and happy memories along with a great experience throughout the building process is what you can expect from Villa Homes. Visit Villa Homes at their new facility and let their full service team guide you from concept to completion with their inspiration and eye for best-in-class homes.

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HolidaybyLooks SHOPPING LOCAL Villa Homes, Treviño Construction, and Waldo Homes have each generously opened their new homes and stunning kitchens to help showcase décor and foods for this Holiday season. The festive decorations and luscious foods are all from local merchants, small businesses here in the Rio Grande Valley that create personal and customized accessories and edibles. Nothing is mass produced, and by “shopping small/shopping local,” we are helping our neighbors and our neighborhood.

So check out the following pages and see how our featured shops— Amistad Floral & Crafts, His Chosen Art, Sage Apothecary Co., Sahadi Kitchen, and Southern Roots Flower Market—can beautifully decorate your Holiday home.

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Farmhouse Charm VILLA HOMES (956) 275-3271 info@villahomesrgv.com villahomesrgv.com

Villa Homes brings the country farmhouse style into the 21st century with this inviting kitchen.

Soothing colors of whites and soft tans add calm. A creamy white shiplap ceiling, recessed lighting, glass-front cabinetry, and glossy white terra cotta tile backsplashes are a sparkling framework for the warmth of the blonde wood-look ceramic plank tile flooring and wood base of the kitchen island.

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This modern Farmhouse style kitchen offers a tranquil, calming color scheme, a perfect backdrop for exciting bursts of color with Holiday décor and trimmings, all found locally here in the Rio Grande Valley. A beautifully decorated tree by Amistad Floral next to the eat-on island reminds us of the season. Note the appealing floral arrangement and swags in holiday colors of red, green, and white on the countertop and cupboards, all from this issue’s

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featured “Shop Local”: Southern Roots Flower Market. For added down-home country pizazz—straw figurines, mini planters, and playful ceramic dishes sprinkled throughout are examples of His Chosen Art store’s homey decorating scheme, along with aromatic soaps and hand lotions from Sage Apothecary. And for a Holiday get-together, delectable hors d’oeuvres from Sahadi Kitchen enhance the cheerful, welcoming atmosphere.

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Get to know these remarkable local businesses in the Rio Grande Valley.

The season of giving and entertaining is upon us, and we couldn’t be more excited! In this Winter issue, we are featuring five fabulous local shops here in the Rio Grande Valley. From special decorations, to thoughtful gifts, to delicious party foods, these local businesses have you covered.

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This Holiday Season we invite you to #ShopLocal and support small businesses in your area. You’ll discover that the perfect items for creating a magical home can be found just around the corner!

Amistad Floral & Crafts The largest Christmas shop in South Texas for both retail and wholesale is right here in downtown McAllen. The store carries beautiful ornaments, decor, and crafts especially for the Holiday season, so decorating your home can be super easy. Ask about their home decorating service.

Visit our store at: E Amistad Floral & Crafts 1416 Fresno Ave, McAllen, TX 78501 Q AmistadFloral (956) 687-3625 www.amistadfloral.com

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His Chosen Art Co. Perfect for those who love unique hand-designed and handmade mini items such as tiny vases, pots, trinket dishes, canvases, and tote bags. The artist behind this company creates each and every piece with love.

Send a Direct Message to place an order: Q HisChosenArtCo

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Sage Apothecary Co. A one-stop shop for organic, earth-friendly, and self-healing hair & body products. Their sweet-scented candles add a delightful aroma to any room. The diversity of natural products is endless, from soaps and hand sanitizers to brow wax and deodorants. Sage has it all!

Send a Direct Message to place an order: Q SageApothecaryCo (956) 441-4894 E SageApothecaryCo www.sageapothecary.co

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Masterful Modernism Treviño Construction’s kitchen is a mastery of design in monochromatic colors of stark black, crisp white, and silvery gray. From the ceiling with its black beams, to the immense black range hood, the ultra-modern chrome chandeliers, glossy white cupboards, black granite and white quartz countertops, gray tile backsplash, and marbled white porcelain flooring, this kitchen is a sensational beauty.

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This Treviño Construction kitchen provides a perfect backdrop for Amistad Floral’s lavishly decorated tree with reds, greens, silver and gold, plus a stunning matching accent wreath, and an extensive garland swag stretching across the sparkling white quartz countertop. Then, scattered around, His Chosen Art has placed

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a display of small hand-created dishes, and Sage Apothecary has added a fragrant selection of organic soaps and candles. Together, they add a sense of coziness to this kitchen. Finally, whether giving or receiving, a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Southern Roots Flower Market always adds a pop of happiness, and for that holiday party, why worry about cooking when Sahadi Kitchen can organize delectable treats!

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For the finest in gourmet grazing from charcuterie boards and bite-size appetizers to sandwich platters and brunch, your party will excel with their catering service.

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Visit this enchanting indoor market and pick your own blooms in their one-of-a-kind flower room. Bloom-tenders & professional floral stylists will help with creating a dreamy bouquet or with decorating your special event.

Visit our store at: Q SouthernRootsFlowerMarket 1407 N Main St, McAllen, TX 78501 E SouthernRootsFlowerMarket (956) 800-4517 www.southernrootsflowermarket.com

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Sophisticated Elegance This Waldo Homes kitchen bespeaks elegance with its color scheme of glistening white, silver, and gold. A multi-layered tray ceiling creates dramatic height and is a perfect backdrop for the contemporary gold chandelier over the immense marbled granite island. The backsplash and countertops continue the marbled theme, and along with the chrome appliances and gold accessories, complete the look of luxury and sophistication.

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Our “Shop Local” vendors knew exactly what to do. Southern Roots Flower Market noticed the accent color of blue in the kitchen and created a lovely bouquet in powder blues and whites.

His Chosen Art added an intimate, warm touch with delicate hand-painted dishes in blues and greens, and Sage Apothecary

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followed through with aromatic candles and soaps in a Christmas scent. A tray of specially crafted holiday cookies and sweets from Sahadi Kitchen and an elegant Christmas tree along with holiday swags in silver and gold from Amistad Floral are all perfect additions to this Waldo Homes holiday kitchen.

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H O M E S PAC E S

Featured Builders

(956) 800-8889 • (956) 212-4132 www.VillanuevaHomes.com info@villanuevahomes.com k @VillanuevaHomes Q Villanueva Construction E

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t the top of the list of Materiales El Valle’s popularity is its millions of square feet of product inventory and thousands of square feet of showroom space with beautiful fullsized displays and samples of products including brick, ceramic tile, glass mosaic tile, handmade Saltillo tile, roof tile, porcelain, marble, Travertine, Cantera, engineered stone, and wood flooring. If a product makes your home stand out from the ordinary, the company almost certainly has it in stock—and in large supply.

Martin Villanueva Builder / Owner

And what could go better with the largest inventory? How about the best prices! The company’s longstanding history with name-brand manufacturers is a major part of its success. Because of those relationships, Materiales El Valle is able to not only offer lower prices; more importantly, the company is able to introduce the latest trending products, which may explain why so many builders win awards for homes that use materials that are often new to the market.

No matter how good products are and how inexpensive they may be, shoppers, however, tend to place greater value on how they are treated and if they can rely on their vendor to be there for them. And that’s where the company excels—customer service. Combined with their many years of knowledge and experience, Materiales El Valle’s staff provides a friendly, personal service that makes buyers feel like family…because in the company’s eyes, they are. And that keeps customers coming back.

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We have been a Materiales El Valle customer for over 35 years, and are thankful for their exceptional service. We can build confidently knowing Materiales has our back when it comes to inventory on hand and creative selections. The owners and staff have become our friends—people we enjoy working with who help us build our company’s ‘excellent customer satisfaction.’

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BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWS

BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWS RGVBA Celebrates American Business Women’s Day THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY BUILDERS ASSOCIATION HONORED A SMALL GROUP OF WOMEN BUILDERS at its September membership meeting in recognition of their exemplary contributions to the homebuilding industry. The event was organized by the RGVBA in observance of American Business Women’s Day which took place on September 22, 2021, a day set aside to recognize the achievements of over 8 million women business owners, along with 68 million women in the workforce across the nation.

Women builders, especially, deserve high recognition for succeeding in an industry dominated by men. Their success in the face of many challenges by virtue of their gender is an inspiration to everyone—especially to young women following in their footsteps. Thanks to the hard work and determination of our women builders, the value of women contractors is now widely accepted and, more importantly, appreciated.

(Back Row): Marisol Villanueva, Trevino Construction; Maria Sandoval & Stephanie Villanueva, Villanueva Construction; Denisse Sanchez, Hosanna Construction & Realty. (Front Row): Yajaira Martinez, Casita Construction; Sandra Brown, Sorrento Fine Homes; Mary Ramirez, Chris Ryan Homes; Olga Trevino, Divine Custom Homes.

Homes By Innovative Wins Free RGVBA Parade Entry HOMES BY INNOVATIVE WAS THIS YEAR’S LUCKY WINNER OF THE FREE PARADE ENTRY given away every year by the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association to one lucky builder who signs up for the upcoming Parade of Homes event. The Parade Entry Giveaway took place on October 13, 2021, during the Association’s monthly membership meeting, and officially signaled the opening of the 2022 RGVBA Parade of Homes to builder members wishing to participate. Now is an excellent time to make plans to participate in the 2022 Parade of Homes scheduled to take place as an in-person Parade for two weekends: June 4-5 & June 11-12, 2022.

Homes by Innovative is a regular participant in the Association’s Parade of Homes events. In last year’s Parade, the company was recognized with an award for “Best Home Over $900K.” Marc Lucio, Homes by Innovative Sales Manager; Marcy Alamia, RGVBA Needless to say, Peter Vargas and his staff were ecstatic to win the Free Parade Entry and are Executive V.P.; Mike Duffey, Builders FirstSource (Parade Co-Chair); Peter Vargas, Homes by Innovative Owner. super excited about the upcoming 2022 Parade.

Parade entries are currently open to builder members at an Early Registration Fee available until November 8, 2021. After this date, a higher regular Registration Fee will apply until December 7th, followed by a Late Registration Fee that will be in effect until January 7th, 2022. If you are not a member of the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association, this would be a perfect time to join. Your RGVBA membership includes membership in the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Both offer members tremendous benefits, including builder resources, advocacy, expertise, knowledge, networking, and savings.

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Magic Valley Electric Cooperative: Your Source for Marketing Power MAGIC VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (MVEC) is committed to reducing energy usage and utility costs to ensure reliable and affordable electricity for its member-owners. We strive to improve the quality of life for residents of the Rio Grande Valley by providing incentives and marketing assistance to builders and developers selling homes or lots in MVEC new home communities. Take advantage of these unique and mutually beneficial marketing opportunities.

MVEC REBATES FOR BUILDERS

As sponsors of BUILT TO SAVE®, a regional high-performance home program, MVEC has helped to improve the quality of new home construction with its rebate program for builders who build certified energy efficient homes.

The BUILT TO SAVE® program for new home builders is a voluntary program that awards “high-performance” certifications to new homes built to energysaving standards that are above the minimum building code standards required by law. MVEC provides a variety of monetary incentives paid directly to builders of BUILT TO SAVE® certified homes based on the energy efficiency HERS rating of their homes. Each BUILT TO SAVE® home is inspected during construction and tested upon completion by an independent RESNET licensed Home Energy Rater to verify that the home meets the strict requirements of the program in order to qualify for the BUILT TO SAVE® certification. For more information, email: info@builttosave.org

MVEC CO-OP ADVERTISING FOR DEVELOPERS

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Builders Welcomed!

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Canton Heights, Edinburg’s newest gated community, Builders Welcomed! features ideal homesites that offer what matters most to today’s homebuyers: location, privacy, peace of mind, and • Private Gated Community a •great Quietinvestment.

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• Lot Sizes from 6,000 to over 12,000 Sq. two-story Ft. Canton Heights will include one and homes from • Home Requirements Include a Minimum of and 1,200take Sq. Ft. (Living) fine builders.

Reserve your choice lot now advantage 1 or 2 Car Garage Minimum of• pre-development prices available for a limited time.

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$42,500 $1,000 Deposit

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• Easy Access to I-69C (Expy. 281) • Near Award-Winning Schools • S. Close to Shopping, Restaurants, Parks, INTERNATIONAL BLVD. (FM 1015) Golf Courses, & Entertainment • 1Architectural Controls Will Ensure the 35 Neighborhood’s BLOCK 1 Beauty & Property Values 36 2 Lot 1 • 3Lots from 6,497 to 9,891 Sq. Ft. 37 N

• 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

Michael Cantu (956) 651-8905 michaelaaroncantu@gmail.com RESERVE YOUR LOT TODAY!

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riocantu@yahoo.com

See page 37 for more information.

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

A private, gated residential community in North Edinburg.

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El Pacifico Ave

Contact: (956) 358-3314 | vendomehomes.com | go@jbctexas.com

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Pricing on Phase II starts from the $62’s. Reserve your lot today!

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2) RGV NEW HOMES GUIDE DISPLAY ADS

Developers advertising their MVEC community qualify for a $300 rebate on their display ad. Display ads are available in half-page and full-page sizes. Display ads also include a banner ad on www.rgvNewHomesGuide.com that is clickable to the advertiser’s website, providing traffic and sales leads.

For more information, email: info@acrossmediamarketing.com

www.RGVNewHomesGuide.com

A community sign will make it easier to find a community and will assist by providing a 24/7 sales tool offering sales and contact information. MVEC offers assistance in producing entrance signage for communities in MVEC territory. Call for details.

• BUILT TO SAVE® REBATES – The BUILT TO SAVE® program is responsible for determining the eligibility of builder rebates. The rebate amounts are determined by the home’s HERS score as documented and verified by the builder’s third-party Home Energy Rater.

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4) SIGNAGE FOR MVEC COMMUNITIES

To qualify for all of the offers listed above, builders and developers must be building or developing in a MVEC community. All offers are on a “funds available” basis. See below for additional conditions.

• School districts • Downloadable flyers & lot sheets • Drone videos (optional) • Features on New Homes Guide social media channels

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Drone videos will give potential buyers a bird’s eye view of a community and its surrounding area. These videos will capture the look and feel of a community, thus giving viewers a comprehensive view of the “lay of the land” and nearby attractions. MVEC will provide a complimentary drone video for qualifying communities located in MVEC territory.

QUALIFYING FOR OFFERS

Developers with a community located in MVEC territory qualify for a rebate of $75 on their community ad in the RGV New Homes Guide. Community ads are ¼ page horizontal ads that provide an “at a glance” look at all of a community’s important information including: • Community photo/plat • Lot/home price ranges • Locator map • Community highlights • Developer special offers

3) DRONE VIDEOS FOR MVEC COMMUNITIES

• RGV NEW HOMES GUIDE ADS – Co-op marketing rebates for all advertising in the New Homes Guide must be branded with the “Powered by MVEC” logo. MVEC must pre-approve all advertising ad agreements. Artwork fees are not included.

• DRONE VIDEOS – This is a one-time offer for new home communities that are under development or newly developed and includes the cost of production. MVEC must approve the drone video which must be branded with the “Powered by MVEC” logo. Existing new home communities must have 80% of lots still available for construction.

• SIGNAGE – Artwork to be provided by MVEC in collaboration with RGV New Homes Guide, production and installation of signage to be provided by the developer. MVEC will provide a pre-determined amount to help cover the design cost based on the sign’s specification and cost. The sign must be branded with the “Powered by MVEC” logo.

For more information, contact: Johnathan Sloss, MVEC Business Development Representative, at (956) 289-4055.

ONE TYPE OF INSULATION IS SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHERS—

...An Investment With A Huge Return!

Lower, remarkable HERS scores Energy efficient and airtight home envelope Protection from moisture infiltration Cleaner and healthier indoor air quality Quieter interiors with protection from outside noise Less pollutants, insects, rodents, and other pests Enhanced interior comfort--all year long

Call / Text / Email us for a FREE ESTIMATE or CONSULTATION. (956) 638-3594 | rob@valleyenergyspecialist.com | www.InsulateRGV.com

3500 N. Birch St., Pharr, Tx 78577 For advertising call (956) 778-3590 | Vol. 29.5 | Nov / Dec ‘21 / Jan 2022 | www.RGVNewHomesGuide.com

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BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWS

Materiales El Valle Expands Its Donna Showroom MATERIALES EL VALLE CONTINUES TO BE THE VALLEY’S LEADING SUPPLIER OF BUILDING PRODUCTS for indoor and outdoor walls, floors, and countertops, along with an extensive variety of other products that make interior and exterior spaces stand out from the ordinary. The company’s success and popularity with customers are due not only to its expertise in the industry and low prices, but also with its commitment to having “first-to-market” products and maintaining the inventory to match the demand.

To keep up with a growing market, Materiales El Valle is constantly expanding store space. Its

mid-Valley store in Donna, Texas, a 5-acre location with over 20,000 square feet of warehouse space, has recently completed a new showroom addition by expanding to over 5,000 square feet of display space in order to make room for new tile products from Lamosa, one of the world’s leading ceramic tile manufacturers.

While online shopping may be convenient, nothing can replace seeing, touching, and feeling the actual products before you buy. More importantly, having a knowledgeable sales consultant to guide you through the process, plus seeing actual life-size displays of a product as it

would appear in your home—this can make a big difference in your buying decisions.

Materiales El Valle store locations in South and Central Texas include Palmview, Edinburg, Donna, Houston (Webster), and Round Rock, and all feature beautiful showrooms with some of the largest inventory of tile products, etc., in the country. See the back cover for more information.

Visit online at: www.MaterialesElValleInc.com and www.iTileTx.com for more information. For the best experience, visit their beautiful showrooms.

Save the 2022 Parade Dates – June 4-5 & June 11-12!

THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY BUILDERS ASSOCIATION (RGVBA) HAS RELEASED THE DATES FOR ITS MUCH ANTICIPATED YEARLY PARADE OF HOMES: Saturday & Sunday, June 4-5 & June 11-12. As usual, the event will feature homes in a variety of locations, styles, and budgets from some of the Valley’s finest builders.

The Rio Grande Valley Builders Association is one of Texas’ twenty-six local Home Builders Associations (HBA) that are affiliated with the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Members of the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association enjoy tremendous benefits, including advocacy and education to help them provide quality construction and service to the homebuying community.

RIO GRANDE VALLEY BUILDERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

RGVBA builder members are recognized as leaders in the local building industry, and continually help improve the quality of life for the residents of the Rio Grande Valley. The Association’s annual Parade of Homes showcases some of the finest, most trendsetting homes in our area—and this is a great time for prospective homebuyers to shop for a new home!

Builders wanting more information on how to join the Parade should call the RGVBA office at (956) 686-2932 or email rgvbam@sbcglobal.net Visit www.rgvba.org to find out how to join the RGVBA. Membership in the RGVBA includes membership in the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

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E njoy Privacy, Security, & Serene Peace of Mind • Easy Access to I-69C (Expy. 281) • Near Award-Winning Schools • Close to Shopping, Restaurants, Parks, Golf Courses, & Entertainment • Architectural Controls Will Ensure the Neighborhood’s Beauty & Property Values • Lots from 6,497 to 9,891 Sq. Ft.

Edinburg, Tx

Canton Heights, Edinburg’s newest gated community, features ideal homesites that offer what matters most to today’s homebuyers: location, privacy, peace of mind, and a great investment.

Canton Heights will include one and two-story homes from fine builders. Reserve your choice lot now and take advantage of pre-development prices available for a limited time.

Michael Cantu (956) 651-8905 michaelaaroncantu@gmail.com

PRE-DEVELOPMENT PRICES NOW AVAILABLE!

See page 37 for more information.

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68.00

140.00

68.00

140.00

125.00

165.00

69.00

65.00

FM 107

MAGNOLIA PARK

82.00

17

El Pacifico Ave

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

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80.00

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Contact: (956) 358-3314 | vendomehomes.com | go@jbctexas.com

319

16

Monte Cristo Rd

RESERVE YOURS TODAY!

120 RSVD

VD RS VD RS VD RS VD RS VD RS VD RS VD 118 RS RSVD RS 89 90 91 92 93 94 117 119 VD

Lot Prices from the $62’s

80.00

MCALLEN

29th St

133 VD RS

69 VD RS

VD 65 RS

VENDÔME (PHASE II)

134 RSVD

SAINT HONORE DR.

38th St

VD RS VD RS VD RS VD 140 VD RS 71VD RS 72 73 74VD RS 75 76 77 RSVD 139 RSVD 138 RSVD 137 RSVD 136 RSVD 135 RSVD RS

Ware Rd

107

ISD: Edinburg - (956) 289-2300 | Elem: Travis | Mid: Barrientes | High School: Edinburg High

Sunrise Ln.

N

E. 25 1/2 St.

Griffin Pkwy.

New Exclusive Gated Community!

Contact: Ricardo Rodriguez (956) 275-3271 | info@villahomesrgv.com

Homes from the $300’s (including lot)

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Lot Prices from $47,500

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WESLACO

Weslaco’s latest new home community is now open for lot sales and features 56 homesites in a variety of lot sizes—from 6,000 sq. ft. to over 12,000 sq. ft. Enjoy a quiet countryside area of town, near schools, medical offices and hospital, and a short, straight drive to the Progreso International Bridge. Home requirements include a minimum of 1,200 sq. ft. (living) and brick or stucco exteriors with a 30-year warranty on composition shingles in selected colors. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit will hold your lot until you are ready to build. Reserve yours now!

Bus. 83 S International Blvd.

CAMINO REAL VIEJO ROAD

BLOCK 1

S. INTERNATIONAL BLVD. (FM 1015)

902

ISD: Sharyland - (956) 580-5200 | Elem: John H Shary | Mid: Sharyland North | High School: Sharyland Pioneer

83

Camino Real Viejo Rd.

N

10 BLOCK 3

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

ISD: Weslaco - (956) 969-6500 | Elem: Margo | Mid: Cuera | High School: Weslaco East November / December ‘21 / January 2022

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