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771-4209

324-3466

237-2041

236-9752

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775-5050

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693-8539

PARADE HOMES 3501 AGUANIEVE DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 21 Built by Hachar Investments A Special Thanks To The Following Volunteers For Their Hard Work And Dedication In Making The 17th Annual Parade Of Homes™ Such A Success!

CHAIRPERSON TOMMY BRITTINGHAM B & B HOMES JUDGING & AWARDS LAURA AGÜERO LEGEND TITLE & ABSTRACT PARADE OF CHEFS/KICK-OFF PARTY LAURA GUERRA GOLD FINANCIAL SERVICES SONNY LOZANO CENTERPOINT® ENERGY

5620 ROSA DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 23 Built by WestWind Homes

5711 TARPON LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 25 Built by ARZA Construction

5307 LOST HILLS TRAIL. . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 27 Built by WestWind Homes

140 LAKE CARNEGIE CT. . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 29 Built by AB Homes

122 DESPEJADO DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 31 Built by AB Homes

7609 ROCIO DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 35 Built by JMG Homes

7512 AGATHA CHRISTIE DR. . . . . . . . PAGE 37 Built by Pro-Builder, Inc.

2813 O’HENRY DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 39 Built by B & B Homes

PARADE MEMBERSHIP BUS TOUR WILLIAM ESQUIVEL GOLD FINANCIAL SERVICES

3004 O’HENRY DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 41

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2814 TS ELIOT DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 43 2815 TS ELIOT DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 45 Built by KRK Homes presented by

The Laredo Builders Association The Laredo Builders Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1992, that educates and advocates issues associated with the building industry. We seek to increase our influence and our leadership in the community by empowering our membership. We are affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders and the Texas Association of Builders. For more information call (956) 722-5553 or visit our website www.laredobuilders.org Another fine product from:

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The following Parade Hosts will be on hand to answer your questions: •Affinity Lending Solutions, LLC •Attitude High End Furniture •Bricks & Tile International •CenterPoint® Energy •Elysa USA •Farmers® Cynthia Cardenas •Farmers® Melissa Arce & Sandra Zimmerman •GEO Mortgage Services •Gold Financial Services •Inter National Bank •International Bank of Commerce •Laredo Title & Abstract •Legend Title & Abstract •Premier Nationwide Lending •Prospect Mortgage •Republic State Mortgage •Service First Mortgage •Showcase Lighting by 3-G •Stewart Title® •WH Mortgage Solutions

PARADE HOMES WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Friday, May 30th 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm • Saturday, May 31st 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday, June 1st 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm Cuatro Vientos Norte Sub . . . . 3501 Aguanieve Dr.

Uptown - Alexander Subdivision . . . . 7609 Rocio Dr.

Las Flores Subdivision . . . . . . . . . . . 5620 Rosa Dr.

D & J Alexander Estates . . . 7512 Agatha Christie Dr.

Royal Oaks Subdivision . . . . . . . . . 5711 Tarpon Ln.

D & J Alexander Estates . . . . . . . . 2813 O’Henry Dr.

Escondido Subdivision . . . . . . . 5307 Lost Hills Trail

D & J Alexander Estates . . . . . . . . 3004 O’Henry Dr.

Lakeside Subdivision . . . . . . . 140 Lake Carnegie Ct.

D & J Alexander Estates . . . . . . . . . . 2814 TS Eliot Dr.

La Paz - San Isidro NE . . . . . . . 122 Despejado Dr.

D & J Alexander Estates . . . . . . . . . 2815 TS Eliot Dr.

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GOLD SPONSORS

“Parade Bus Tour”

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“Parade Kick-Off Party”

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“Official Parade Radio Stations”

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Special thanks to our

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William Esquivel

Laura M. Guerra

Regional Mgr, South Texas

Branch Manager,

NMLS 239087

NMLS# 215775

Residential Mortgage Loan Officer

Aleida Gutierrez

Lezley Rincon

Veronica Rodriguez

Residential Mortgage Loan Officer

NMLS 234593

NMLS# 912637

NMLS# 250383

956-862-6463 956-286-9833 956-206-6663 956-508-1220 956-489-1136

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3 5 0 1 AG U A N I E V E D R . H OME F EATURES : • Approx. 1,327 sq.ft. of living area • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • Stone & stucco exterior • Front landscaped • Open concept • Master bedroom with walk-in closet • Tile floors • Utility room • Solar screens • Block fence in place • Near schools • Seller participation for closing costs

PA R A D E H O M E H O S T S Gold Financial Services

C U AT RO V I E N TO S N O RT E

H ACHAR I NVESTMENTS

Stewart Title® (SEE PAGE 64)

(SEE PAGE 10) May/June 2014 Laredo Builders Association Parade of Homes™ Guidebook

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W EST W IND H OMES

L A S F LO R E S

5 6 2 0 RO S A D R . H OME F EATURES : • Approx. 1,487 sq.ft. of living area • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2-car garage • Granite countertops throughout • Pantry • Master bath with walk-in closet, double sink and stand-up shower • Tile tub in guest bath • Laundry room • And much more ...

PA R A D E H O M E H O S T S Farmers® Melissa Arce & Sandra Zimmerman

Republic State Mortgage (SEE PAGE 22)

(SEE PAGE 18)

SPONSORS Pittsburgh Paints®, Showcase Lighting by 3-G, GDM Electric and E and E Air Conditioning & Refrigeration May/June 2014 Laredo Builders Association Parade of Homes™ Guidebook

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5 7 1 1 TA R P O N L N . H OME F EATURES : • Approx. 4,400 sq.ft. of living area

• Granite countertops

• 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 2-car garage

• High decorated ceilings

• Two-story custom home

• Decorative molding

• Custom kitchen

• Ceiling design in every room

• Custom cabinets and closets

• Covered patio with grill and sink

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PA R A D E H O M E H O S T

ROYA L OA K S - P H A S E I

A RZA C ONSTRUCTION

Prospect Mortgage (SEE PAGE 40)

SPONSORS Freddy Insulation and South Texas Moulding May/June 2014 Laredo Builders Association Parade of Homes™ Guidebook

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5307 LOST HILLS TRAIL H OME F EATURES : • Approx. 1,564 sq.ft. of living area

• Tile tub in guest bath

• 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1-car garage

• Laundry room

• Granite countertops throughout

• Pantry room

• Master walk-in closet

• Laminated wood floors

• Stand-up shower in master bath

• Energy Star®

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PA R A D E H O M E H O S T S Inter National Bank

GEO Mortgage Services

(SEE PAGE 53)

(SEE PAGE 26)

A LTAV I S TA AT E S C O N D I D O

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1 4 0 L A K E C A R N E G I E C T. H OME F EATURES : • Approx. 2,300 sq.ft. of living area

• Family room

• 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2-car garage

• Covered patio with bath access

• Traditional custom home • Large open floor plan • Custom kitchen with a large island and breakfast area • Formal dining room • Large living room • Bedrooms with Jack & Jill bath and walk-in closets

LAKESIDE

AB H OMES

• Spacious master bedroom with sitting area • Large master bath with Roman tub and spacious shower

PA R A D E H O M E H O S T S Elysa USA

IBC (SEE PAGE 6)

Service First Mortgage (SEE PAGE 17)

Stewart Title® (SEE PAGE 64)

SPONSORS

A & E Electric, Barajas Cabinets LLC., Clark Hardware, LTD., CV Lath & Plaster, Daniel Reyna, Elysa Tile, Hipolito Ibarra Roofing, IBC Bank, Izaguirre Stone, Montes de Oca Fence, Jose Contreras Foundation, Jose Ramirez Painting, Juan Navarro Framer, LNS Networking Solution, Marco Hernandez Trimer, Mario Gonzalez Plumber, Molinas Tile, O’Connor Eng., Piñas Landscaping, Probuild Company LLC., R & R Rebar, Service First Mortgage, South Texas Moulding, South Texas Waste Systems, Stewart® Title Company, Texas Air Conditioning, Trinity Welding, Valdez Backhoe Service and Vegas Insulation

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122 DESPEJADO DR. H OME F EATURES : • Approx. 2,136 sq.ft. of living area

• Beautiful custom kitchen opens up to

• 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2-car garage

dining room and living room

• Contemporary modern custom home

• Combination garage and patio

• Loft and large open area to 1st floor

with a BBQ pit area

• Master bedroom on 1st floor with access

• Elegant staircase

to a private patio

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PA R A D E H O M E H O S T S Affinity Lending Solutions, LLC.

Inter National Bank

Laredo Title & Abstract

(SEE PAGE 53)

(SEE PAGE 30)

L A PA Z • S A N I S I D RO N E

AB H OMES

SPONSORS

Albino Santos Foundation, Alfredo Cordoba Backhoe Services, Barajas Cabinets LLC., Browning Electric, Clark Hardware, LTD., Commercial Metals, CV Lath & Plaster, Daniel Reyna, Elysa Tile, Hipolito Ibarra Roofing, Inter National Bank, Izaguirre Stone, Montes de Oca Fence, Jose Vazquez Framer, Laredo Title & Abstract LTD, LNS Networking Solution, Meza Trimer, Mario Gonzalez Plumber, Molinas Tile, O’Connor Eng., Piñas Landscaping, Security National Mortgage Co., South Texas Moulding, South Texas Waste Systems, Texas Air Conditioning, Trinity Welding, Vegas Insulation, Vigil Painting & Zarsky Lumber

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7 6 0 9 RO C I O D R . H OME F EATURES : • Approx. 2,500 sq.ft. of living area

• Porcelain tile floors

• 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2-car garage

• Quartz and granite countertops

• Two-story contemporary home

• Natural stone accents

• Modern cabinets

• Mahogany front door nd

• Wood floors on 2 level

• And more...

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PA R A D E H O M E H O S T S Showcase Lighting by 3-G

Bricks & Tile International

(SEE PAGE 15)

(SEE PAGE 32 & 33)

U P TO W N - A L E X A N D E R

JMG H OMES

SPONSORS Showcase Lighting by 3-G, Bricks & Tile International, Diagon Home Design, Multiglass, Northside Air Conditioning, Cantu Garden Center, Armando Elizondo, McCoy’s Building Supply and Artesan & Granite May/June 2014 Laredo Builders Association Parade of Homes™ Guidebook

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7512 AGATHA C HRISTIE D R . H OME F EATURES : • Approx. 2,270 sq.ft. of living area • 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2-car garage • Open concept home • Kitchen with island • Office • Jack and Jill bath • Decorated ceilings • Custom-made maple cabinets • Porcelain tile and hardwood floors

PA R A D E H O M E H O S T S Legend Title & Abstract

CenterPoint® Energy

(SEE PAGE 36)

(SEE PAGE 8)

D & J A L E X A N D E R E S TAT E S

P RO -B UILDER ,I NC .

SPONSORS Floors by EM, Louie's Jungle Nursery & Landscaping, Inc. Texas Mirrors & Doors, Conn’s Home Plus, IBC and Texas Building Supply May/June 2014 Laredo Builders Association Parade of Homes™ Guidebook

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2 8 1 3 O ’ H E N RY D R . H OME F EATURES : • Approx. 2,635 sq.ft. of living area

• Open concept kitchen

• 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2-car garage

• Breakfast nook with bench

• Beautifully furnished two-story home

• Wet bar

• Courtyard entrance with water feature

• Custom light fixtures

• 10-foot ceilings with grand entrance

• Solar tubes

• Living area with fireplace / cedar beams

• One-of-a-kind home

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PA R A D E H O M E H O S T S

D & J A L E X A N D E R E S TAT E S

B&B H OMES

Laredo Title & Abstract (SEE PAGE 30)

Bricks & Tile International (SEE PAGES 32 & 33)

WH Mortgage Solutions (SEE PAGE 13) May/June 2014 Laredo Builders Association Parade of Homes™ Guidebook

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3 0 0 4 O ’ H E N RY S T . H OME F EATURES : • Approx. 3,604 sq.ft. of living area • 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2-car garage • Open concept contemporary home • Maid’s quarters with bath • Master bedroom with sitting area • Jack and Jill bath • Quartz and granite countertops • Hard wood, porcelain tile and polished concrete floors • Large patio area with BBQ area and bath • Spectacular swimming pool with waterfall, swim-up bar and water features

PA R A D E H O M E H O S T S Attitude High End Furniture

Farmers® Cynthia Cardenas

Prospect Mortgage®

(SEE PAGE 58)

(SEE PAGE 40)

D & J A L E X A N D E R E S TAT E S

QS D ESIGN I NC .

SPONSORS

Floors by EM, Bricks & Tile International, Zarsky Lumber, City Ready Mix, Five-o-Tile Setters, Piña Landscaping, Jesus Chaires Framing, Artesan & Granite, Showcase Lighting by 3-G, Saga Painting, Herrerias Mexicanas, Ulloa’s Plumbing, QFS Electric Service, RF Air Conditioning, Ramirez Roofing, Mario Sandoval, Rene Guerra, NP Network, Attitude High End Furniture and Sergio Quezada

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SKY Limited

2 8 1 4 T. S. E L I O T D R . H OME F EATURES : • Approx. 2,380 sq.ft. of living area • 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, extra large 2-car garage • Unique design by SKY LIMITED • Open concept, contemporary style • Energy-efficient stucco home • Duro-Last roof system 30 year shingle • Custom large walk-in closets in bedrooms • 24”x24” Porcelain tile floors • 10-foot and 12-foot ceiling heights • Gourmet & functional kitchen cabinetry • Crown moldings • Caesarstone® & Cambria® countertops • Alarm & sprinkler systems

PA R A D E H O M E H O S T Premier Nationwide Lending

D & J A L E X A N D E R E S TAT E S

construction, Inc.

(SEE PAGE 19)

SPONSORS Caesarstone®, Cambria®, Hafele, Atlas Hardware, Inox Hardware, Arellanos Plumbing, JLG Inc Electrical, La Casona Gallery, Francisco Moreno Tile, Quality Air Conditioning, Sherwin-Williams®, Guillen's Framing, Pro-Build, Showcase Lighting by 3-G, Oscar Vallejo Painting, Silva Landscaping, Gorgeous Rooms, Bricks & Tile International, Marmoles y Canteras, and VIVID Gallery

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Cristina Martinez SALES MANAGER

Uvaldo Patino SALES TEAM LEADER

Cristal Gonzalez SALES REP.

Manuel Roldan SALES REP.

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2 8 1 5 T. S. E L I O T D R . H OME F EATURES : • Approx. 2,700 sq.ft. of living area • 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2-car garage • Corner lot • Stucco finish home • Contemporary style • Quartz countertops • Sprinkler system • Alarm system • Double doors • 2-10 Home Buyer Warranty • And more...

PA R A D E H O M E H O S T S Gold Financial Services

Stewart Title®

(SEE PAGE 10)

(SEE PAGE 64)

D & J A L E X A N D E R E S TAT E S

KRK H OMES

SPONSORS

Arketo Designs, Bricks & Tile International, Javier Carriedo - La Casona, Jose Luis Mendoza, Orozco Plumbing Inc., Acdc Electric Service, RF Air Conditioning LLC, Eduardo Escareño, Aluminio & Stained Glass, Freddy Insulation Inc., Galeria Santa Fe - Door, Home of Design Cabinets, Piña Landscaping, Best Trim of Laredo, CRT Flooring, Showcase Lighting by 3-G, Lowes, Home Depot, Morrison Supply, Security Alarm, Leyendecker Lumber, Vivid Gallery and Lacks Furniture

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