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3 Greetings from the GBVBA 7 Need a Career Change? Consider Residential Construction 8 Top Design Trends For Your Home 9 Index of Homes 10-11 Map of Homes 12 Tips for Preventing Home Storm Damage 13 Three Myths: About Buying a Home Right Now & Home Purchasing Plans Largely Unchanged in 2020 14 3 Questions to Ask When Looking for the Right Builder & Five Things to do After You Purchase a New Home Display Advertising Manager Linda R. Brinkman
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Greetings from the Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association
more than 15 subdivisions with over twenty different builders participating. This great event showcases the finest work from the Brazos Valley’s best home builders. The opportunity to On behalf of the Greater come and see the latest trends in Brazos Valley Builder’s new construction and interact Association, we are thrilled to be with our local home builders is able to announce the dates for the not to be missed. 2020 Parade of Homes ™. This incredible two-weekend event To enhance the visitor will be held August 28th-30th and experience, the GBVBA is September 4th-6th. Because of proud to announce that this the cancellation of our Spring year’s Parade will also feature Parade, we have expanded the a virtual element in addition format to include Fridays. In to live touring. Interactive addition to practicing health videos, builder information, and sanitation procedures this and more can be located at will allow more opportunity for www.BCSparadeofhomes. visitors to tour the homes at a org . Interactive mobile apps more relaxed pace. This Parade have played a huge part of will consist of 30 plus homes in the Parade’s success over the PARADE CO-CHAIRS DAVID DEUTSCH, SOUTHERN CREEK HOMES DENNIS MCMILLIN, SUNSHINE FUN POOLS
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past years and this year is no different. We are pleased to announce a new partnership with ParadeSmart for the 2020 Parade of Homes™. Search in your iPhone or Android app store for BCS Parade of Homes, it can be downloaded and viewed on your mobile device and will help guide you to all the participating homes in the Parade. Through this app, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback to the builder, and add photos and comments on your Idea Board. This truly is a chance for you to tell the builders in your community what you want to see in the homes in our area. Additionally, BCS Parade of Homes app will include photos, builder profiles, and a section for comments. Look for the QR code to download the app in the
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August issue of Insite Magazine and Parade of Homes™ edition of The Eagle. The Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association website is also a source for information and can be accessed at http://www. gbvbuilders.org. On behalf of the hardworking Parade of Homes™ Committee members, we thank you in advance for taking the time to meet our builders and visit our homes. Each builder appreciates the opportunity to display their skills and answer questions about the home building process. The builders participating each have a unique story to tell and they look forward to sharing them with you.
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NeedConsider a Career Change? Residential Construction By Chad Murphy, President
taken on the jobsite. The use of
construction industry, you’ll be
Competitive Compensation
Greater Brazos Valley
personal
contributing
The
Builders Association
is common on the job site as
protective
equipment
to
the
economic
success of your community.
disinfecting procedures outlined
year lead to economic hardship
by the Occupational Safety and
and skyrocketing job losses across
Health Administration (OSHA).
compensation. The top 25 percent Support
is
Available
to
Launch a Career Resources
multiple industries nationwide.
building
industry can offer competitive
well as established cleaning and The spread of COVID-19 this
home
are
in
most
construction
trades
professions can earn at least available
to
$60,000 annually. The gender pay
help individuals interested in
gap is smaller in the construction
However, the latest employment
Supporting the Economy
pursuing
career
trades. On average, women in the
data showed some good news — a
The construction industry is
in the residential construction
United States earn 80 cents for
decline in the unemployment rate
critical to the economic success of
industry. The National Housing
every dollar a man earns. Women
and job gains in several sectors as
our area and has positive national
Endowment, in partnership with
in the construction industry earn
the nation reopens.
economic
the
97 cents for every dollar a man
jobs
in
impacts, industries
generating such
a
Home
rewarding
Builders
Institute
as
and home builders associations
If you or someone you know is
manufacturing and engineering.
across the country and in the
looking for a job change this year,
A healthy economy relies on
Greater
offers
For more information about
don’t overlook a potential career
home building, especially when
several scholarships to students
career training opportunities in
path in construction. Residential
that economy is in recovery.
interested in pursuing a career in
the Greater Brazos Valley, email
construction is poised to help
As a member of the residential
the building industry.
info@gbvbuilders.org.
Brazos
Valley
earns.
lead the economic recovery. Low interest rates and pent-up demand for
homes
places
residential
construction in a position to recover more quickly than some other sectors of the economy. Here are several other reasons to consider a rewarding career in residential construction. Staying Safe on the Job Site The
health
and
safety
of
construction workers is always a top priority in the residential construction industry. Employers are
dedicated
to
preventing
worker exposure to coronavirus and
educating
employees
on
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Top Design Trends By the National Association of Home Builders
For Your Home
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a renewed sense of home and community for many. After months of sequestration within your home, however, you might also be in need of some fresh scenery—both outside and inside your residence. Design trends provide alluring sources of inspiration for updates, whether it’s a simple splash of color or creating a whole new addition.
Connect the outdoors and indoors. Indoor/outdoor connections enhance livability — and look sophisticated, too. New technologies and increased availability of glass walls, pocket doors and large windows can create a seamless transition, both visually and physically.
Here are a few ideas NAHB members are noticing across the country: Have fun with color. One the most popular areas to remodel is the kitchen. Gone are the starkwhite cabinets, countertops and backsplashes. Instead, today’s designers are opting for on-trend deep blue and cool aqua tones, as well as dark woods and new, colored textures. Add a pop of intrigue to your kitchen through a bright backsplash, colorful kitchen island or a dropped ceiling with rich wood tones. Warm and cool color insertions don’t have to stop at the kitchen either. Cool color choices — think grays, blacks, and blues — add a modern aesthetic, while warm colors — especially wood elements — have a traditional appeal. The 8 |
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cabinetry for upper cabinets, for example, provide practical storage solutions and added visual interest. Other areas that can benefit from this approach include wine cellars or understair displays that purposefully blend into the room.
Visual connections such as large-format windows can also help. Floor-to-ceiling window walls and “glass box” style rooms are trending in all corners of the country, and in all neighborhoods, from urban to rural.
two combined create a look that is both dramatic and luxurious, yet also comfortable and homey, anywhere in the home. Another fun idea for 2020? Wallpaper. Not only can it be an inexpensive way to personalize a home, there are so many options to choose from — both in color and texture, as well as low- or
no-volatile organic compound (VOC) — to create a vibrant, healthy home. Get creative with storage. Today’s minimalist culture (thank you, Marie Kondo) lends itself to new trends in storage that are not only simple, but artistic. Open kitchen shelving or a mix of open and traditional
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And above all else, make it yours. Today’s home owners want a home that reflects their tastes. Simple examples include nontraditionally shaped, colored or otherwise unique hardware in spaces such as the kitchen and bathroom, as well as elements like distinctive stair rails, light fixtures and switch covers in more high-traffic areas. For more information, contact info@gbvbuilders.org or see local suppliers at www. gbvbuilders.org under the Businesses tab. T H E B RYA N - C O L L E G E S TAT I O N E A G L E
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Brewster Pointe
3924 Eskew Drive
College Station
2,250
4
4.5
Castlegate II
2710 Lakewell Lane
College Station
2,887
4
2.5
Downtown Bryan
301 W 31st Street
Bryan
2,100
3
3.5
Greenbrier
3204 Glencairn
Bryan
2,206
4
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Glenn Thomas Homes, LLC
2
D.R. Horton
3
Bluestone Partners
4
Magruder Homes, LP
5
Martin and Sims Development
Greens Prairie Reserve
4901 Crystal Ridge Court
College Station
2,959
4
3.5
6
Reece Homes
Greens Prairie Reserve
4820 Pearl River Court
College Station
2,769
4
3
7
Southwest Homes
Heritage Lakes Estates
6889 McCrae Lane
Bryan
2,612
4
3
8
Schaefer Custom Homes
Indian Lakes
3742 Maricopa Lane
College Station
4,176
4
4.5
9
D.R. Horton
Midtown Reserve
964 Toledo Bend Drive
College Station
1,859
3
2
10
Kyle Design Build
Millican Reserve
1524 Millican Meadows Circle
College Station
3,425
4
4.5
11
Reece Homes
Mission Ranch
1914 Cottonwood Terrace Court
College Station
2,650
4
3
12
RNL Homes
Mission Ranch
1912 Cottonwood Terrace
College Station
2,724
4
3.5
13
Caldwell Homes
Mission Ranch
1909 Sherrill Court
College Station
2,429
3
2.5
14
Caldwell Homes
Mission Ranch
1912 Sherrill Court
College Station
2,135
3
2.5
15
Blackstone Homes
Mission Ranch
1916 Sherrill Court
College Station
2722
4
3
16
Caldwell Homes
Mission Ranch
1928 Sherrill Court
College Station
1,832
3
2
17
Pitman Custom Homes
Mission Ranch
1705 Blanco Bend
College Station
3,058
4
3.5
18
Magruder Homes, LP
Mission Ranch
1709 Blanco Bend
College Station
2,981
4
3.5
19
Ravenna Homes
Mission Ranch
3648 Anderson Arbor
College Station
5103
5
4.5
20
Ravenna Homes
Mission Ranch
3640 Anderson Arbor
College Station
3358
4
3.5
21
Raven Homes
Mission Ranch
3700 Cooper Court
College Station
3,254
3
3
22
Pitman Custom Homes
Oakmont
5004 Highline Drive
Bryan
2,510
4
3.5
23
Flagship Custom Homes
Oakmont
5019 Highline Drive
Bryan
2789
4
4.5
24
RNL Homes
Oakmont
4248 Harding Way
Bryan
2,983
5
3.5
25
Reece Homes
Oakmont
4246 Harding Way
Bryan
2,500
4
3
26
Magruder Homes, LP
Oakmont
4210 Harding Court
Bryan
2,208
4
3
27
D.R. Horton
Pecan Lakes Estates
7700 Bunker Drive
Navasota
2,150
3
2
28
D.R. Horton
Plesant Hill
1983 West Cartwright Street
Bryan
1,953
4
2.5
29
Ranger Home Builders
Rudder Pointe
3101 Normandy Way
Bryan
2,039
3
2
30
Avonley Homes
Rudder Pointe
3105 Normandy Way
Bryan
1900
4
2
31
Kaleo Homes
Southern Pointe
6328 Eldora Drive
College Station
1,831
3
2
32
The Estates
The Estates of College Station
204 Holleman Drive East
College Station
2402
4
4.5
33
Southern Creek Homes, LLC
Traditions
2901 Boxelder Drive
Bryan
3155
3
3.5
34
Murphy Signature Homes, LLC
Traditions
3629 River Birch Circle
Bryan
3,399
5
5
35
Hall Homes, LLC
Waterford Heights
1321 Crystal Lane
College Station
2,705
5
3
36
Ambit Homes
Waterford Heights
1322 Crystal Lane
College Station
2,709
4
3
37
Pitman Custom Homes
Waterford Heights
1314 Crystal Lane
College Station
2,800
4
3
38
Flagship Custom Homes
Waterford Heights
1310 Crystal Lane
College Station
2678
4
4.5
39
Magruder Homes, LP
Waterford Heights
4206 Lismore Lane
College Station
2,740
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Three Myths: About Buying a Home Right Now By David Deutsch and Dennis
purchase a home, below are a few
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annual rate of 623,000 units in April,
builders have detailed information
according to newly released data by
about the interior of
Myth 1: Interest Rates are High.
the U.S. Department of Housing and
Contact a local relator or home
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded
This is not true. In fact, interest rates
Urban Development and the U.S.
builder who can tell you about the
this year, a place to call home took
are low, making it an attractive time
Census Bureau. The data shows
options available to safely tour
on a new meaning for many. Living
to purchase a home. While rates are
that home sales are continuing.
homes in person.
spaces evolved into home offices,
subject to change at any time, the
schools and playgrounds. Stay-at-
Federal Reserve recently announce
Myth 3: Buyers can only view the
For more information on how to find
home restrictions this year may
that it intends to keep the federal
home’s exterior. There are many
a home in the Greater Brazos Valley
have accelerated your desire to
funds rate near zero through 2022,
ways to view the interior of the
contact info@gbvbuilders.org and
purchase a new home to gain more
which should help keep mortgage
home even with social distancing
view
space or perhaps you were prepared
rates low.
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Home Purchasing Plans Largely Unchanged in 2020 By Chad Murphy, President Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association The spread of coronavirus upended almost everything in 2020 with lockdowns and other public health interventions disrupting daily life. How did the pandemic affect potential home buyers this year? According to a recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Housing Trends Report, online survey results showed the spread of COVID-19 did not change home purchasing plans for many Americans this year. According to the report, the share of Americans who are considering the purchase of a home in the next
12 months was 11 percent in the second quarter of 2020, essentially flat when compared to the same quarter in 2019 (12 percent). The survey finding indicates that the overall propensity of Americans who want to buy a home has not been impacted by the pandemic. However, generational differences among potential home buyers was stark. In the second quarter of 2020, millennials — adults 24 to 39 years old — were the generation most likely to want to buy a home (19 percent), a sentiment slightly higher than a year earlier (17 percent). In contrast, Boomers, adults 56 to 74 years old, were the least likely to plan for a home purchase (five percent).
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second quarter of 2020, significantly Home purchasing plans by region were similar. The share of survey respondents who were prospective home buyers was unchanged in the Northeast (10 percent) and South (12 percent), essentially flat in the West (13 percent), and just slightly lower in the Midwest (down from 11 percent to nine percent) from the previous year.
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One of the challenges home buyers are encountering this year, in addition to affordability, is a delay in their home search due to the rising number of multiple offers on the same property. The survey found that nearly a third (30 percent) of active buyers reported getting outbid by another buyer in the
percent will expand their search
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percent share a year earlier. For house hunters who have been actively searching for a home for at least three months, more than half (51 percent) say they will continue looking for the “right” home in the same preferred location; while 37 area; and less than a quarter (21 percent) is willing to accept a smaller/older home. For more information about home buying in the Greater Brazos Valley area contact info@gbvbuilders.org. 2020 | 13
3 Questions to Ask When Looking for the Right Builder
By Chad Murphy, President
you ask the builder are equally
Specialist
Greater Brazos Valley
important
Master
Builders Association Though builders might generally use similar tools and materials when building homes, not all are alike when it comes to things like technique, training and customer service. Finding the right builder whose business approach aligns well with your personal preferences
to
determine
if
it’s
going to be a positive partnership.
(CAPS),
Builder
a
Graduate
(CMB),
and
a
accommodate your communication
Certified Green Professional (CGP).
preferences. But it’s always best to
Consider asking the builder about
establish expectations as early as References – Any high-quality
the following:
builders will do their best to
possible. The frequency (weekly,
builder should be ready to provide
monthly,
Work Experience – You will
you with several names and phone
method (phone, text, email) of how
want to find a builder with extensive
numbers of satisfied customers. If
you communicate early on with
experience building homes similar
they can’t, consider that a red flag
each other is something that will
to the one you want. Ask to see
and walk away. When reaching out
set the tone throughout the whole
examples of floor plans and designs
to those former clients, ask about
building process.
they’ve done before to ensure their
how well the builder followed
as-needed,
etc.)
and
company can deliver what you
through on the initial plans, and if
For more information about how
is essential to a pleasant home-
need. You should also ask if they
the builder met their expectations
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help keep your home functioning at an optimal level and save you time and money in the long run. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has a Home Maintenance Checklist to help you get started with the basic guidelines for keeping different areas of your home in the best shape. Keep Documents Related to Your Home Organized As a new home owner, you’ve likely gathered a mountain of paperwork, printed or electronic. Make sure to keep track of all the documents related to your home purchase, appliance warranties and insurance information. You might need to have those documents handy for future tax preparation or to keep track of items in your home may need to be replaced or repaired in the future.
Prepare an Emergency Kit You don’t have to wait for seasonal storms or wintry weather to prepare your home and family for an emergency. In the event of a natural disaster, basic services such as electricity, gas or water, may be cut off for days, or even weeks, so you should be prepared. The Department of Homeland Security recommends stockpiling at least three days’ worth of food and water for your family. Visit ready.gov for a list of suggested items to include in a basic emergency preparedness kit. Change the Locks If you bought an existing home, you should rekey the locks right away. You never know who the previous owners gave keys to. The National Crime Prevention Council recommends purchasing high quality locks that have a long enough
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bolt so the door cannot be pried open. If you don’t have a deadbolt on your doors, now is a good time to install one or hire a locksmith. Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency Even if you’ve purchased a brandnew home with the latest energyefficient building materials and techniques, there are still some improvements you can make to save even more money on utility bills. For example, you can install a programmable thermostat that can be set to automatically adjust the heat or air when the home is most or least used. Visit energystar.gov to learn about more opportunities improve your home’s efficiency. For more information homeownership, contact info@gbvbuilders.org.
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