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Contents

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jose Vielma

V O L . 3 0 I S S U E 2 — M A Y / J U N E / J U LY 2 0 2 2

2022 RGVBA

PARADE of HOMES

HOMEBUYING ADVICE 7 Tips to Follow Before You Buy a Home Becoming an informed buyer is the best way to

SPECIAL FEATURE 18

Association’s Parade of Homes scheduled for June 4-5

make when buying a home. Here’s some good

& 11-12, 2022.

advice to follow.

Spend Home Shopping Time Wisely Make the most of the time you spend shopping for a new home. Have a game plan before you make the

2022 RGVBA Parade of Homes Get a sneak preview of the Rio Grande Valley Builders

prepare for the many decisions you will need to

HOME ENERGY RATER SPOTLIGHT 26

Carroll’s Inspection Services Meet the Valley’s first Home Energy Rater and find out

largest purchase of your life.

about the important role his company has in verifying

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

homes for high-performance programs.

BUILT TO SAVE® Builder Members

BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWS

The builders listed here are active members of the BUILT TO SAVE® High-Performance Home Program and use a third-party independent Rater to verify

a Resource presented an eye-opening workshop on the

Cool Home in Hot Texas Find out about the one item in your home that will keep you comfortable no matter how hot it is

proper installation of stucco to avoid problems.

MVEC Rebates for Builders and Developers See how Magic Valley Electric Cooperative is impacting

outside—but this item must be properly installed.

the construction of energy efficient homes in the Valley

2022 Energy Efficient Builders

SPEER Presents Stucco Workshop The South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as

their home’s energy efficiency.

with marketing and advertising incentives and rebates.

Here’s a list that will take the guesswork out of

NEW HOME COMMUNITIES

which builders construct energy efficient homes.

COVER FEATURE

Volume 30 Issue 2 — May/June/July 2022

Rio Grande Valley Builders Association

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21 Homes are featured in this year’s Parade of Homes. You’ll find homes in a variety of sizes, budgets, and locations. (See pages 18-19)

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this magazine is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and the Amendments Act of 1988 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This magazine will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this magazine are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD tollfree at 1-800-669-9777 or contact HUD’s regional office in Ft. Worth, Texas at (817) 885-5521. The telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. The Rio Grande Valley New Homes Guide is published quarterly by: Across Media Marketing, LLC Mailing Address: 3000 Melinda Drive, Edinburg, Tx 78539

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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.

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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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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.

DUCT BLASTER TESTS measure leaks in the joints and seams of the ductwork in the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. Required by code after Sept. 1, 2016 unless in conditioned space.

HOMEBUYING ADVICE

Before You Buy: 7 Important Points To Remember It’s well known that buying a home is most likely the largest single investment we will make in our lifetime. That said, it makes sense that we should have a well thought-out plan to make sure we make the best decision that’s right for us. Here are some important points to remember:

HOMEBUYING ADVICE

GET PRE-APPROVED FOR A LOAN FIRST You wouldn’t go shopping for a car without knowing if you could afford the car payments. So why would you go shopping for a home without an idea of how much home you can afford. Sure, it’s fun to dream, but if you’re serious about buying a home, it makes sense to make the most of your time spent shopping and avoid being disappointed by falling in love with a home you cannot afford. There are plenty of lenders who offer a free pre-qualification service. A word of caution: do not use the amount you qualify for as your purchase price guide. Know that just because a pre-qualification letter states the price of a home you are financially qualified to buy, it doesn’t mean that’s the price of the home you should buy. Don’t use that number as your shopping price. Remember to add all the other expenses of a new home and add them to the price of the home you are looking at buying to make sure you are working with a realistic budget and the true cost of buying that home. Doing this will keep you well within the price range of the home you can truly afford and help keep you from financial disaster.

CHOOSING EITHER A NEW HOME OR AN EXISTING HOME It’s important to know that buying a newly constructed home is different from buying an existing home. While each follows a similar lending process, you should consider the advantages and disadvantages of each. New homes will offer homebuyers the newest in construction materials and are generally more energy efficient than older homes. There are also more opportunities to customize a new construction home to your individual needs. The downside to new homes when compared to existing homes is that the cost will be a little higher because you are getting a newer product.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK Take advantage of all the “Do and Don’t Do” advice available online for homebuyers—especially if you are a firsttime buyer. One valuable source for homebuyers is a home loan toolkit available from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201503_cfpb_ your-home-loan-toolkit-web.pdf which offers a comprehensive list of things you should consider before you start shopping for your home loan.

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CHOOSING A BUILDER If you’ve decided that a newly constructed home or building a custom home is best for you, the most important advice is to find out as much as you can about the builder. Ask previous customers and research the company’s reputation. Check with your local Better Business Bureau to see if the company has any outstanding complaints. Here are a few tips: (1) you can tell a lot about a company by the way it treats its vendors. If the company has a great reputation with its vendors—the ones the company pays—you can probably guess that it will treat its customers equally as well. (2) If the company does not return your calls in a timely manner or not at all before you do business with them, you can expect more of the same after you start doing business with them. Lastly, (3) if the builder does not visit the job site on a regular basis during construction, chances are contractors are not being supervised properly. This could pose problems later.

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DON’T JUST BUY A HOME BUILT TO CODE— BUY ONE BUILT TO ABOVE CODE When you buy or build a new home that has or will be constructed to minimum code, you are getting a home built to the basic minimums required by law. Homes built to these minimum standards are generally less efficient and more costly to maintain. You also run the risk, for example, of not having an air unit that is properly sized to the home, which can present a whole host of problems for you down the road. If instead you make sure to buy or build your new home with a builder who utilizes a program like BUILT TO SAVE®, then your new home will be verified to above-code standards and inspected and tested by a licensed, independent energy rater who ensures that your home will be more energy efficient and offer more comfort, better indoor air quality, and less maintenance. Builders in the BUILT TO SAVE® program invest more of their money to make sure their homes are built to standards superior to minimum code requirements.

HAVE YOUR HOME INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL Hiring an independent professional home inspector has saved many people from moving into a home with substandard workmanship or with serious issues not readily visible to the untrained eye. Find an experienced inspector who has your best interests at heart to evaluate the home you are looking at buying Home by Villanueva Construction before you sign the contract. Once you sign, any BUILT TO SAVE® High-Performance Verified existing issues will be your responsibility to fix. A home verified as BUILT TO SAVE®, for example, has CODE COMPLIANCE the advantage of being inspected during construction before Is the new home you are having built compliant with the the walls are put in place, giving homeowners the peace of mind State of Texas’ new IECC regulations? The State of Texas adopts of knowing that what’s behind the walls complies with highthe International Energy Conservation Code that is revised every performance standards. 6 years. The most current one is the 2021 IECC, which is the most energy efficient code to date. While the adoption by the State makes the code the law for new construction, unfortunately not all builders comply with it because some municipalities do not enforce it. For example, it is a requirement that every new home sold after August 2016 should have a blower door test and a duct leakage test and meet the code’s minimum threshold for energy efficiency. Did your builder follow the law? The IECC is not being enforced by all municipalities, so it is important for all, especially builders, to know that the responsibility for compliance is with the builder—not the city building code officials. If a home has been verified by a high-performance home program like BUILT TO SAVE® for example, your home will comply with the current IECC, regardless of whether the city code officials are enforcing the current IECC or not. That benefit alone would be a huge advantage and peace of mind for both homebuyer and builder.

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BUILDERS WHO HAVE CERTIFIED HOMES IN THE BUILT TO SAVE® PROGRAM FROM MAY 2021 TO MAY 2022. (Sorted by Quantity of Certified Homes. Visit www.builttosave.org for full details) HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDERS

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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 Verification 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!

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

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BELLO CONSTRUCTION (956) 605-1817 .............................................................. www.FB.com/Bell0Construction ........................ belloconstruction@outlook.com LTR CONSTRUCTION (956) 453-6689 ............................................................ www.LTRrgv.com ................................................... ltrperez956@gmail.com MONARCH HOMES (956) 426-6474 ............................................................. www.MonarchHomesRgv.com........................... info@monarchhomesrgv.com

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

m You can find the addresses of the homes that have completed verification in the program on the BUILT TO SAVE® website. Allow at least 3 weeks for documents to be processed and for homes to be added to the online list.

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

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Spending Your New Home Shopping Time Wisely When it comes to looking for a new home to buy, time really is money. That’s because if you don’t take the time to get informed about the home you are buying, the builder you picked, or the lender and type of loan you need, you will be making uninformed decisions on a home you will be paying a mortgage on for a very long time. Buying a new home should be a happy and exciting experience, so enjoy it. Don’t rush this huge purchase. Use your time wisely and efficiently and read on for some helpful advice. When it comes to looking for a new home to buy, time really is money. That’s because if you don’t take the time to get informed about the home you are buying, the builder you picked, or the lender and type of loan you need, you will be making uninformed decisions on a home you will be paying a mortgage on for a very long time. Buying a new home should be a happy and exciting experience, so enjoy it. Don’t rush this huge purchase. Use your time wisely and efficiently and read on for some helpful advice. Your home search should take more than a weekend or two. This is an incredibly large and important purchase. One you don’t want to make in haste and regret at leisure! So it’s definitely not a good idea to do this on a whim or off the cuff. Think months, not weeks, in terms of your search. Begin with a good soul-searching look to see if your finances and credit history are in order; then, go shopping for a mortgage company. You’ll need to research which type of loan is best and if you qualify for it. Getting pre-approved for a loan by a mortgage company or bank is highly recommended. A pre-approval letter not only gives you

a good idea of the price of home you should be shopping for; it also lets the sellers know that you are a serious shopper. LISTS ARE IMPORTANT Now the “fun” begins. Sit down and make a list. One column of your list should be titled “Wants.” And another column should be titled “Needs.” Never, ever confuse the two—because they’re not always the same thing. For instance, you may want the kind of mansion that you’ve seen featured in design magazines and in articles on celebrity homes. But what you need is three bedrooms, at least two baths, and a neighborhood that’s near good schools for your kids. Other things you may want to consider adding to one column or the other on your list: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

A single level or multi-level home The right number of bedrooms and baths A Homeowners Association An energy efficient verified home A home in a gated community A home in a master-planned community A home in a natural gas community A homesite on a cul-de-sac A swimming pool A spare room for a home office A guest room A certain style of architecture A specific neighborhood A large kitchen A formal dining room A large backyard A privacy fence A nicely landscaped exterior A two-car or larger garage An electrical vehicle charging station Lots of closet and storage space A relaxing and spacious Master bath

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Once you’ve figured out what you do need or want, spend a little more time on the list—by creating a new column for things that you “Don’t Want.” Maybe that’s a home that needs lots of fixing or remodeling. Or a location that’s too near a busy street, highway, or landfill. Or a home with a floorplan that’s nice, but makes absolutely no sense with the way you live. In other words, what your “deal breakers” are. Take your time making the lists. When you’re absolutely sure that you’ve thought of everything, then you’re ready to start looking at homes. ASK QUESTIONS You have the right—actually, the responsibility—to ask questions. Sometimes people feel embarrassed to ask certain questions for fear of offending the builder or the seller, but do it. Don’t assume you know the answer. For example, you may probably assume that the home you are buying is energy efficient. It is normal to think that. And to add to that, no builder or seller will tell you that it is not. Don’t be afraid to ask for proof. Ask if the home was verified by a high-performance home program like BUILT TO SAVE®. And know this: if they say the home passed all of its inspections, they are probably referring to city code inspections, which means the home was probably built to minimum code standards. Again, even for those inspections, ask for proof. One important question should be: What is the Home Energy Rating System Score (HERS score) for the home? If the home was built in compliance with the State of Texas’ IECC, it will have a HERS score. If it doesn’t have one, then the home was not tested as required by Texas law.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE 2022 RGVBA PARADE OF HOMES Look on pages 18-19 of this magazine for a sneak preview of the Rio Grande Valley’s Annual Parade of Homes scheduled for the weekends of June 4-5 and June 11-12. This is an excellent opportunity to tour 21 homes in a variety of price categories and sizes, located in various new home communities in McAllen, Mission, Edinburg, San Juan, and Brownsville. In addition to the opportunity to visit with the builder or his/ her staff, at some of the Parade homes, you will find mortgage representatives onsite to help answer any questions you may have about financing. Although not required by Parade of Homes rules, most builders would be happy to meet with you between the Parade dates to schedule a private tour.

DON’T BE BLINDED BY THE HOME’S BLING With all of the beautiful building materials and interior design products available on the market today, it is easy to get blinded by a home’s elegant looks. But remember that the exotic granite countertop, or the luxurious flooring, or every finishing detail on that home that gives it the look you fall in love with, are not going to give you what will make you truly happy in the long term. There are things you can’t see: home comfort, which is directly related to installing the right size heating and cooling system, quality construction, and energy efficiency, to name a few. Know what you are buying is the best advice when shopping for a new home. ASK ABOUT TAKING PHOTOS It would be nice to take photos, but before taking photos or video, it is best to ask permission first since not everyone is open to the idea. It’s a simple courtesy and will be greatly appreciated by your host.

TAKE NOTES If you visit several models in one day, you may have trouble remembering which home had what features. This will certainly happen during the Parade of Homes visits. Take detailed notes on each home to jog your memory later. Note what you like or don’t like about each home for an easy reference later. Ask the sales consultants for brochures or floorplans, which will be extremely helpful in remembering the model homes you visited and will help you in comparing them later. Happy Home Hunting!

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SPECIAL FEATURE: PARADE OF HOMES PREVIEW

2022 RGVBA

PARADE of HOMES SAVE theDATE Saturday & Sunday • JUNE 4-5 & 11-12

THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY BUILDERS ASSOCIATION BRINGS YOU A PREVIEW OF THE 2022 PARADE OF HOMES SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 4-5 AND 11-12. DURING THESE TWO WEEKENDS, SOME OF THE VALLEY’S FINEST BUILDERS WILL OPEN THEIR HOMES TO THE PUBLIC FOR VIEWING WITH NO ADMISSION FEE FROM 10AM TO 6PM DURING THE PARADE DATES. Use this Sneak Preview to plan your visits to tour some beautiful homes in the Valley. The Parade of Homes will showcase the latest in interior and exterior designs, including trending building materials and décor. Tour homes of all sizes, architectural styles, designs, and budgets in many new home communities in the Rio Grande Valley— covering McAllen, Mission, Edinburg, San Juan, and Brownsville. If you are shopping for a new home or are thinking of buying one in the future, take advantage of the opportunity to speak individually with the builders and get a personal tour of their homes. At many of the homes, you will also be able to meet on-site mortgage lenders who will help answer questions and provide valuable financing information. With so many homes to see, this Parade of Homes Sneak Preview will allow you to plan your visits more efficiently to find the home that best meets your needs. Remember to download the RGVBA Parade app when it becomes available to get information and driving directions to each home. The app will be invaluable since most of the home’s addresses are new and may not appear correctly on Google maps.

Home by LTR Construction (2021 Parade of Homes Best of Show Winner)

Additionally, when using the RGVBA Parade app, you, as a Parade visitor, will be able to rate the homes you visit, and the collected ratings will determine the winner of the “People’s Choice” award. Best of all, when you rate a home using the app, you will be entered to win a large screen TV and a pellet grill. So, check out the next page and start planning your Parade visits now! For more information, visit RGVBA.org or call (956) 686-2932.

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Visit www.RGVBA.org for updated information Silver Sponsors

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Sneak Preview

For more information on the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association Parade of Homes, please call (956) 686-2932 or visit www.rgvba.org.

2022 RGVBA PARADE OF HOMES - ENTRIES This list is a sneak preview current as of May 1, 2022 and subject to change.

ARIVA HOMES Los Lagos 2101 Trophy Dr. Edinburg, TX 4 Bed/3.5 Bath/2 Car

Jorge Cardenas j.cardenas@arivaco.com (956) 997-6115 (956) 446-0046

CASA CORDOVA Highland Oaks 2812 Wisteria Ave. McAllen, TX 4 Bed/3 Bath/2 Car

3 CHRIS RYAN HOMES Vendome 13909 N. 35th St. McAllen, TX 4 Bed/3 Bath/2 Car

Norman Cordova III casacordova.llc@gmail.com

(956) 472-5946

ESPERANZA HOMES Cascada at Tres Lagos 6339 Cascada Bend Rd. McAllen, TX 3 Bed/2.5 Bath/2 Car + Study

Avi Samtani asamtani@esperanzahomes.com (956) 337-5875

ESPERANZA HOMES Palo Alto Groves 2000 Grove Ln. Brownsville, TX 3 Bed/2 Bath/2 Car

Benito Zarate bzarate@esperanzahomes.com (956) 309-9805

HOMES BY INNOVATIVE La Estancia at Tres Lagos 4825 Estancia Pkwy. McAllen, TX 4 Bed/4 Bath/3 Car + Study

ESPERANZA HOMES Tanglewood at Bentsen Palm Edward Garcia 1909 Kingfisher Ln. egarcia@esperanzahomes.com Mission, TX (956) 309-2101 4 Bed/3.5 Bath/2 Car + Gameroom

Jason Huerta jhuerta@esperanzahomes.com (956) 309-5776

9 Marc Lucio info@homesbyinnovative.com (956) 476-3881

HOMES BY INNOVATIVE La Estancia at Tres Lagos 4829 Estancia Pkwy. McAllen, TX 4 Bed/3.5 Bath/2 Car + Office

LTR CONSTRUCTION Garden Ridge 1109 Garden Ridge San Juan, TX 4 Bed/3 Bath/2 Car

Roy Perez ltrperez956@gmail.com

(956) 453-6689

13 NEXTERA CONSTRUCTION Coronado Estates 2502 S. 43rd Ln. McAllen, TX 4 Bed/5.5 Bath/2 Car + Theater

Brenda Rodriguez nexteraconstruction@yahoo.com (956) 929-0069 (956) 239-0473

16 VILLANUEVA CONSTRUCTION Villanueva Estates at Trinity Oaks 10705 N. 31st St. McAllen, TX 3 Bed/2.5 Bath/2 Car

Martin Villanueva rosendo@villanuevahomes.com (956) 800-8889 (956) 212-4132

MCKENNY GLENN HOMES Highland Oaks 2617 Ulex Ave. McAllen, TX 5 Bed/3.5 Bath/2 Car + Loft

TRUE BUILDERS Stoneridge Estates 2824 Kilgore Ave. McAllen, TX 4 Bed/3.5 Bath/2 Car

WESTWIND HOMES Cobblestone 7505 N. 53rd St. McAllen, TX 4 Bed/2.5 Bath/2 Car + Flex Room

WINFIELD COMMUNITIES Las Villas at Sharyland Plantation 3602 Granada Ct. Mission, TX 3 Bed/2.5 Bath/2 Car

(956) 558-9525 (956) 558-9530

(956) 305-6644

MI CASITA John Closner 2620 E. Alberta Rd. Edinburg, TX 3 Bed/2 Bath

RAMIRO SOLIS CONSTRUCTION Santa Cruz Estates Ph 2 Ramiro Solis 3302 E. Francis Ln. ramirosolisconstructionllc@yahoo.com Edinburg, TX (956) 900-7777 4 Bed/2.5 Bath/2 Car

20 Bonnie Ramos bramos@westwindhomes.com

Darell R. Duffy darell.duffy@mckennyglenn.com

Marc Lucio info@homesbyinnovative.com

(956) 476-3881

VILLANUEVA CONSTRUCTION Vendome Ph 2 13900 N. 35th Rd. McAllen, TX 4 Bed/3.5 Bath/2 Car + Study

(956) 929-1212

ESPERANZA HOMES Villas on Freddy 10201 N. 14th Ln. McAllen, TX 2 Bed/2 Bath/2 Car + Studyroom

Mary Ramirez chrisryanhomes@gmail.com

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

Ramiro Solis micasitadelvalle.rgv@gmail.com

(956) 971-7500

Tony Martinez tony@texastruebuilders.com

(956) 391-5952 (956) 209-0443

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WALDO HOMES James Court 2800 W. Essex Edinburg, TX 4 Bed/3.5 Bath/2 Car + Office

Luis Waldo luiswaldo@yahoo.com

(956) 466-8590

CITY COLOR CODE Andrey Konovodoff

akonovodoff@winfieldcommunities.com (956) 608-2125

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

Get the Parade App & Rate Homes to Win Big Prizes!

Search for “RGVBA” in the app stores or go to www.RGVBA.org for a link to download the Parade app. Get driving directions, home specs, builder details, and photos. You’ll be eligible to win a large screen TV by rating the homes using the app. Must be 21 years of age or older to win.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The Best Kept Secret to a COOL HOME in Hot Texas The Rio Grande Valley is located in U.S. Climate Zone 2, which has one of the hottest temperatures in the nation. There is only one item in your home that can make the biggest difference in whether your home will keep you cool and comfortable regardless of the temperature outside—and it’s not your air conditioning unit. It’s your insulation.

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY

side from controlling your home’s comfort, proper insulation can have a tremendous impact on how much or how little you pay in utility bills. In the U.S., typical utility costs for a family can be as much as $1,900 per year, with heating and cooling accounting for as much as 50% of that. Choosing the right insulation and properly installing it can save you as much as 40% per year. Doing the math, you can see that the upfront cost of good insulation will be paid for in five to six years. After that, you’ll be saving money every year—and doing it in a comfortable and enjoyable home. Here’s what you should know.

We highly recommend that you consult with insulation professionals to make the choice that’s right for your project. Remember that no matter what type of insulation you decide to use, if it is not installed properly, it will not perform to its maximum effectiveness—even spray foam can be applied improperly, so be careful when choosing a contractor. Sometimes if the quote you get for insulation is low, there is usually a good reason—and it isn’t always good.

There are many types of insulation in many forms, such as fiberglass, rockwool, cellulose, spray foam, and form boards, each with different R-Values. An R-Value measures the effectiveness of the insulation. The higher the R-value, the better it will keep out the heat. R-Values for specific areas of the home, like the attic and walls, are mandated by state and local building codes, which typically require only minimum standards. To get high-performance energy efficiency, it is best to go above what is required by code standards. The most commonly used insulation is fiberglass, which can either be blown-in or installed using batt insulation that comes in rolls. It is the most commonly used, primarily because it is the least expensive option, but it is not the best option. The best option is spray foam insulation which, in addition to its superior insulation properties, provides additional benefits that no other type of insulation can give you. Spray foam is applied using specialized equipment and expands to create an air-tight bond to the area it is sprayed on; it is extremely effective in getting into every crack or hole to prevent air infiltration. In addition to creating tight seals, spray foam’s water-resistant properties make it perfect for preventing moisture issues, and because it is an inert material, it provides no food source for mold and bacteria to grow. You can walk into a home under construction in the middle of a hot summer day after the spray foam is applied and even without windows or doors installed, you will notice a big difference in the temperature inside. You should also know that spray foam will improve the quality of indoor air by preventing dust and other allergens from getting in through cracks and crevices in the home’s envelope. Outside noise levels will also be significantly reduced, allowing for a quieter interior. Lastly, because spray foam creates a strong bond when applied, it will provide increased structural strength to the walls and roof.

Meet Valley Energy Specialist (VES), a local insulation company that has built a solid reputation as expert installers in the Rio Grande Valley and across South Texas. The company, founded in 1998 by Robert Salinas, Jr. together with his sons Rob and Andrew, has grown along with the Valley and has played a major role in improving the quality of construction in the area. As a member of BUILT TO SAVE®, a high-performance home certification program, Valley Energy Specialist is committed to promoting energy efficiency and has helped many builders to certify their homes as BUILT TO SAVE®. Robert Salinas proudly notes, “Our company welcomes the third-party inspections from the BUILT TO SAVE® program. We know that without these visual inspections once the walls cover our insulation work, homebuyers would never know if we did a good job, and it feels great to be recognized for that.” For a free consultation and estimate, email rob@valleyenergyspecialist.com or call (956) 702-702-7511 or (956) 638-9534. Visit www.valleyenergy specialist.com for more information.

In addition to the tremendous energy savings and interior comfort from using spray foam, when you add up all the other extra benefits, there is no contest in deciding which insulation type you should use. And here’s some good news. Today, the price gap between spray foam and other types of less effective insulation has been significantly reduced.

May / June / July 2022

BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWS

BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWS SPEER Presents Free Stucco Workshop STUCCO SIDING IS A POPULAR AND COSTEFFECTIVE FINISH FOR NEW HOMES. One big benefit is its fire resistance, which amounts to about a one-hour fire rating for a 1-inch coating of stucco. Its lower cost compared to other options is also an important draw. Plus, homeowners have a huge variety of colors to choose from that can be achieved simply by adding dyes to the mix. But there is one drawback. Stucco, like every product used in the construction of a home, must be properly installed as required by the manufacturer to function correctly. When not installed properly and without the proper materials and coatings—especially if weep screed or similar products are not used to allow water trapped behind the stucco to escape—there can be serious moisture problems over time, including mold, mildew, rotting wood, insects, and structural failure, to name a few.

Doing less than proper stucco installation is one of the leading causes of builder litigation in the U.S. For this reason, the South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER) presented a free workshop on February 15, 2022, on proper stucco installation and the damage that can occur when improperly installed. Special focus was given to the things that most builders commonly do wrong. Jason Vandever (SPEER Energy Code Compliance Program Manager) conducted the training which included a morning classroom session followed by an afternoon session onsite at a local stucco home under construction provided by Efrailan Marin of Belani Construction. Jason was assisted with the onsite training by Efrain Huerta (Senior Certified Technical Field Specialist) and Evan O’Connell (Senior Certified Building Envelope Specialist) from Weatherization Partners, Ltd.

Among the workshop’s attendees were local home builders, contractors, and code officials from throughout the Valley. The stucco workshop was sponsored by SPEER; BUILT TO SAVE®; Magic Valley Electric Cooperative; AEP Texas; Rio Grande Valley Builders Association; Central Materiales; and Events by Radisson/McAllen Airport. For information on upcoming free workshops, please call or text Jose Vielma / BUILT TO SAVE® (956) 778-3590 or email info@builttosave.org.

Stucco training presenters; (L-R) Efrain Huerta, Jason Vandever, and Evan O’Connell.

The following builders should be congratulated for making the time to attend the stucco workshop:

Tony Fernandez - AHSTI

Erica Villanueva - RGV Villa Homes

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Eduardo Bello - Bello Constr. & Dev.

Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc. (AHSTI) Bello Construction & Development Double R Quality Homes RGV Villa Homes Sorrento Fine Homes WestWind Homes Winfield Communities

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BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWS

Valley Land Title Company Hosts 14th Annual Customer Appreciation Spring Fiesta Valley Land Title Company (VLTC) hosted its 14th Annual Customer Appreciation Spring Fiesta on April 7, 2022, at the picturesque Rancho Guadalupe venue in Edinburg, Texas. The weather was delightfully cool, adding to the success of this outdoor event. It has been over 2 years since everyone has been able to relax and enjoy a social gathering of this type without the cloud of the pandemic. And it was obvious that the attendees were ready for that freedom. Almost 400 people were in attendance, including VLTC’s staff, customers with family members, and friends. Guests were treated to food and refreshments, including ice-cold margaritas and a fabulously delicious feast of tacos trompos in a variety of flavors from a gastronomic celebrity, local Chef Don Ramon Garcia. Entertainment was provided by the popular Edinburg North Mariachi Band with traditional Mexican mariachi music that was a big hit. Also new this year was a cool 360° photo booth, an innovative entertainment experience that allows users to step on a platform while a revolving video camera spins 360° around, capturing a slow-motion video of the subjects. Then, a link to the video is provided instantly online. This year, Valley Land Title Company’s Spring Fiesta also featured a raffle of a Blackstone griddle & grill to raise funds for Texas Land Title Association’s PAC (TLTAPAC), a non-partisan political organization dedicated to the promotion of the Texas land title insurance industry among members of the Texas Legislature and other elected officials to keep them abreast of industry issues, ensuring the future of the land title insurance industry profession. Approximately $900 was raised by the raffle, which will make TLTAPAC happy—but the happiest was Jose Luis Garcia (Medina Real Estate) who was the lucky winner of the prize. Valley Land Title Company has been providing exemplary title insurance services for real estate transactions in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas since 1919. The company has four offices in Edinburg, McAllen, Mission, and Weslaco, and is proud of its enduring legacy and strong company culture of integrity, honesty, and trust. The company’s Annual Spring Fiesta is an opportunity to express their gratitude and appreciation to their customers and to the community’s long-term partnership with Valley Land Title Company.

Visit www.valleylandtitleco.com for more information.

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H O M E E N E R GY R AT E R S P OT L I G H T

Carroll’s Inspection Services CHRIS CARROLL, OWNER OF CARROLL’S INSPECTION SERVICES, became the Rio Grande Valley’s first licensed Home Energy Rater in 2003 and was among the first Raters in the state. To date, his company has inspected and tested over 10,000 homes and commercial buildings, providing a vast array of services including residential & commercial inspections and testing, pest inspections, energy inspections, building diagnostics, thermal imaging, thermal water penetration analysis, flat roof inspections, infiltration and building envelope inspections, and much more. As an Energy Rating company, Carroll’s Inspection Services provides the key “third-party inspections” required by high-performance verification programs such as BUILT TO SAVE®, ENERGY STAR®, Indoor airPlus, Green Built, DOE Zero Ready, and Municipal Code Compliance programs. Chris Carroll holds a long list of certifications and licenses that allows him to meet almost any need in the inspection industry, including the following: a RESNET License for ENERGY STAR® and BUILT TO SAVE® Certifications; ICC Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner; ICC IECC/HERS Compliance Specialist; ICC Energy Code Ambassador; DOE Zero Ready Verifier; Fortified Evaluator™; Mold Assessment Consultant; and Insured/Qualified 45L Tx Credit Certifier. Carroll’s Inspection Services has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a Leadership in Housing Award for qualifying an outstanding number of homes in the ENERGY STAR® program. Chris and his team of field raters—as well as all Home Energy Raters—are indeed leading the way to better built, more energy efficient construction. They work one-onone with builders to make sure they and their subcontractors meet the strict

requirements of high-performance home programs like BUILT TO SAVE® and ENERGY STAR®. From a preliminary review of the home’s building plans, to onsite inspections before drywall during construction, to testing of homes after completion with special equipment and software, an independent Home Energy Rater like Chris Carroll is invaluable in verifying that the homebuyer is getting an energy efficient home built to superior standards. Plus, the extra value to the homeowner is in the specific documentation of the building process and of the final certificate of verification. For more information, contact Chris Carroll at (956) 455-7779 or email chris@carrollsinspectors.com.

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QUALIFYING FOR MVEC OFFERS

RGV New Homes Guide, a quarterly printed and digital magazine in the Rio Grande Valley, provides marketing opportunities for developers of new home communities in MVEC’s territory.

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.

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

For Developers

1) RGV NEW HOMES GUIDE COMMUNITY ADS

Developers with a community located in MVEC’s 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 and provide traffic and sales leads.

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2) RGV NEW HOMES GUIDE DISPLAY ADS

Developers advertising their MVEC community may qualify for a $300 rebate on their display ad available in half-page and full-page sizes. Distribution includes a digital and printed mazagine as well as social media promotions on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter. Visit rgvNewHomesGuide.com /magazine for a look at the RGV New Homes Guide. Email: info@acrossmediamarketing.com for advertising information.

RGV NEW HOMES GUIDE ADS – Co-op marketing rebates for advertising in the New Homes Guide requires branding with the “Powered by MVEC” logo. 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. Drone videos are to be produced by Across Media Marketing, LLC and branded with the “Powered by MVEC” logo. Existing new home communities must have 80% of lots still available for construction to qualify. SIGNAGE – Artwork for community sign to be provided by MVEC in collaboration with Across Media Marketing, LLC. MVEC will provide a pre-determined amount based on the sign’s specifications to help cover the art fee. Installation of signage is the developer’s responsibility. Signage is required to be branded with the “Powered by MVEC” logo.

For more information about rebates, contact: Johnathan Sloss MVEC Business Development Representative

(956) 289-4055 / email jsloss@magicvalley.coop

3) DRONE VIDEOS FOR MVEC COMMUNITIES

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’s territory. For more information on BUILT TO SAVE® contact: Jose Vielma / Program Director

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4) SIGNAGE FOR MVEC COMMUNITIES

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’s territory. Call for details.

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BUILT TO SAVE® high-performance home requirements are designed to ensure that the home’s construction provides energy efficiency and quality that will be superior to homes built only to minimum code requirements. A home that receives a BUILT TO SAVE® certificate has been modeled, inspected, and tested by an independent licensed Home Energy Rater to verify that the home has complied with the requirements of the program.

MORE DURABILITY

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION

HIGHER MARKET VALUE

MORE & LESS • Indoor Comfort • Indoor Air Quality • Whole-House Energy Efficiency • Savings on Utilities • Efficient, Long Lifespan Lighting • Quality Construction • Enhanced Pest Control • Lasting Peace of Mind • Excellent Resale Value • Superior Homebuyer Satisfaction

• Fees on Utilities • Indoor Humidity • Need for Repairs • Maintenance Costs • Air Leakage Out & In • Outdoor Contaminants, & Pests • Moisture & Mold Problems • Doubt of Superior Construction • Worry About Improper Insulation • Time on the Resale Market

BUILT TO SAVE®

Third-Party Verified High-Performance Homes

Don’t settle for someone’s word that your home is energy efficient and built to superior standards. Ask your builder to certify your home in the BUILT TO SAVE® program and enjoy MORE of what you want and LESS of what you don’t want.

Visit www.BuiltToSave.org for a list of BUILT TO SAVE® Builders.

As you visit the RGVBA Parade of Homes models, note that the homes by Villanueva Construction, Casa Cordova, and LTR Construction are BUILT TO SAVE® verified homes.

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ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDERS

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

Affordable Homes of South Texas (956) 687-6263 | info@ahsti.org www.ahsti.org

Villanueva Construction

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

Divine Custom Homes

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

Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc. (AHSTI), a non-

Villanueva Construction, founded in 1985 by Martin

DIVINE Custom Homes is one of only two builders in

profit organization, builds 100% of its homes to comply

Villanueva, has almost four decades of home-building

the Rio Grande Valley who constructs ENERGY STAR®

with the requirements of both the ENERGY STAR® and

experience—excellent home building experience. Since

qualified homes— and the only builder whose homes

the BUILT TO SAVE® programs in Magic Valley Electric

joining the BUILT TO SAVE® Program for certified high-

qualify for the EPA’s Indoor airPLUS Program by meeting

Coop communities. AHSTI has been recognized by

performance homes in 2016, the company has been at

its strict criteria for healthy and clean indoor air quality.

the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a

the forefront of building energy efficient homes. More

Olga’s passion for building homes right is matched only

“Leadership in Housing” award for its commitment to the

specifically, Villanueva Construction leads the industry in

by her compassion for her homebuyers and doing what is

ENERGY STAR® program.

the Rio Grande Valley—and continues to do so every year

right for them.

since they became a BUILT TO SAVE® builder member. AFFORDABLE HOMES of SOUTH TEXAS, Inc.

Treasure Builders

Waldo Homes

Villa Homes

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

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

(956) 431-0376 | info@villahomesrgv.com www.VillaHomesRGV.com

Treasure Builders’ owners, Felix Hernandez and his son

Since 2004, Waldo Homes has earned an outstanding

Villa Homes is a family business that treats customers

Alexis, represent two generations of builders bound by

reputation for building exceptional luxury custom homes

like they are part of the family. With decades of building

their dedication to creating homes of superior quality and

in the Rio Grande Valley. And while the exterior beauty of

experience, Villa Homes is recognized as a premier

craftsmanship. With almost twenty years of designing and

a Waldo home is visible, what isn’t visible is the beauty

award-winning builder of luxury custom homes in the Rio

constructing residential and commercial projects in the

of energy-efficient construction behind the walls. In 2021

Grande Valley. Villa Homes offers BUILT TO SAVE® homes

Rio Grande Valley, Treasure Builders still values quality

the company was recognized with the RGVBA’s award for

of superior energy efficiency and whole-house comfort

over quantity—and most importantly, the type of quality

“The Most Energy Efficient Home”—a testament to Waldo

that will reduce energy bills and increase the extraordinary

you can trust with a BUILT TO SAVE® certificate from

Home’s superior high-performance construction.

home-building experience for each and every customer.

third-party inspectors.

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Moorfield Rd

La Homa Rd

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Santa Cruz at La Sienna ...............224 ...B-12 MCALLEN Auburn Estates ........................129....H-8 Santa Cruz Estates Phase 2 ......230 ...B-13 Auburn Hills .............................100 ...H-8 Sonador Coves ........................227 ...D-12 Cascada at Tres Lagos ..................122....C-5 Sonador Trails..........................223 ...C-11 Sugar Oaks Cobblestone ............................111 .....H-6 Monte Cristo Rd ..............................206 ...H-10 Summerfield Manor.................207 ...I-11 Coronado Estates ....................121 ....P-7 Summerset Estates .................208 ...I-11 Ensenada at Tres Lagos ................103....C-6 Taylor Ridge.............................217 ....G-11 Escondido at Tres Lagos ...............104....C-6 The Coves at La Sienna ................211 ....B-12 Hibiscus ...................................117.....G-7 Mile 17 1/2 Rd Highland Oaks .........................131 ....J-7 The Heights on Wisconsin ............220...H-12 La Estancia at Tres Lagos..............105 ...C-6 The Hills at Chapin ......................212....D-11 Mile 17 Rd Rd La Floresta Phase Mile I & II17............125....F-8 The Montecito .........................215....B-10 Marbella ..................................108 ...M-6 Villas de Santa 107 Cruz II..............209 ...A-13 North Pointe ............................102 ...G-8 Villas las Fuentes.....................213....G-10 107 Northwood Trails ................. 107 .. F-7 Windsor Estates.......................221....C-10 Orangewood North .................109 ...G-9 MISSION Quail Crossing .........................116 ....F-8 Crystal Estates III .....................316....L-2 Silver Creek .............................120 ...J-7 Del Oro at Bentsen Palm ................300...O-2 Silverado Trail on Auburn Hill ........124....H-6 Glasscock Hills .................... 302 .. L-5 Las Villas Del Rio Groves/Shary ....312....I-6 Sorrento Trail on Northgate ..........106 ...G-9 Spanish Oaks...........................114 ....G-9 Las Villas at Lago Sharyland Plantation 320 ...P-6 d R on Anders Stoneridge Estates .............. 123 .. G-8 Magnolia Park ..................... 319 .. L-5 The Embers .............................126....H-9 Martha’s Vineyard ...................311 ....J-6 Rd Canton The Gardens at Trinity Mirabelle .................................303 ...O-5 Oaks ..........110 ....E-7 Mission Valley..........................301....K-6 The Vineyards .........................127 ....D-7 in Rd Shary Oaks ..............................310....K-5 Trinity Oaks..............................112 ....F-7 Wiscons Sommerset Court Estates........304 ...L-5 Vendome .................................130....C-7 Spring Valley ...........................307 ...L-5 Villagio.....................................119 ....G-9 d R n Trento Tanglewood at Bentsen Palm ........315....P-1 Villanueva Estates at Trinity Oaks ...118 ....F-7 Villas at La Vista ..........................113 Villas de San Gabriel ...............313....N-6 ....L-9 d R rta Albe PHARR Villas De Santiago ...................115 ....I-8 lt Rd Rooseve Brentwood Estates ..................405 ...O-11 Villas on Freddy ...........................101 ....F-8 Country Gardens .....................400 ...P-10 Westwood One ........................128....H-7 Maria Elise Estates ..................403 ...J-11 EDINBURG ta Rd West Oak Manor ......................401....J-11 Alberta Village .........................218....I-12 Minneso West Ridge Estates..................402 ...J-11 Bentley Estates........................226 ...I-10 SAN JUAN Camden Village .......................200 ...G-9 d R ng rli Ea Canton Heights........................228 ...G-12 Garden Ridge Subdivision .......600...N-13 ALTON Canton Village .........................216....G-11 d Eldora R Hacienda San Roman ..............214....D-15 Alton Pointe .............................501 ...H-3 Jackson Heights ......................201 ...G-10 PALMHURST James Court ............................210 ...G-10 Hidden Pond............................526 ...I-5 WESLACO Johh Closner ...........................229 ...I-13 King Estates.............................701 ....O-18 Las Villas..................................225 ...D-7 495 Los Lagos Golf Club.................202...G-13 Mira Vista.................................702 ...P-19 Lumen at Los Lagos Golf Club ..........203 ...G-13 Tierra Santa .............................703 ...Q-16 Madison Park...........................222 ...H-10 BROWNSVILLE Rio Vega Ranches ...................204 ...D-14 Palo Alto Groves ......................950...L-14 Russell Park .............................205...C-11

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Cesar Chavez Rd

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Coming Soon! Northwood Trails, under development, will be McAllen’s newest private gated community and will feature large half-acre lots. Enjoy a countryside setting with the convenience of easy access to major streets. Feel secure knowing your home is in an exclusive community. Home requirements include a minimum of 2,000 sq. ft. living area with additional architectural controls to ensure community beauty. Reserve your choice lot today with only a $2,500 non-refundable deposit.

Oxford Ave.

Northwood Trails

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

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

2022 RGVBA PARADE MODEL

STONE RIDGE ESTATES

Contact: (956) 391-5952

Homes from the $280’s

McALLEN

MISSION

68.00

28TH ST.

68.00

28TH ST.

65.00

176.00

27 65.00

170.27

26 65.00

157.22

145.22

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140.18

23 65.00

140.00

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140.00

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65.00

140.00

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140.00

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140.00

65.00

140.00

51.70

165.00

Glasscock Rd.

Griffin Pkwy.

85.00

1 72.00

MISSION

If you like privacy and exclusive living but don’t want to live miles from everything you need, then Magnolia Park, a newly opened gated community in the heart of Mission’s Sharyland ISD, is for you. This new community offers a great location, great school district, great value per square foot, and best-in-class homes from Villa Homes: an award-winning luxury home builder for over 20 years (see cover feature). Magnolia Park is just a short drive away—and an even shorter drive to your dream of a luxury home! Come see.

E. 28th St. Sunrise Ln.

FM 495

E. 28th St.

Glasscock Rd.

55.70

2 82.00

89.00

GLASSCOCK RD.

82.00 104.00

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72.00 129.64

68.00

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140.00

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140.00

125.00

165.00

68.00

82.00

125.00

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MAGNOLIA PARK

69.00

Sunrise Ln. E. 25 1/2 St.

Contact: Ricardo Rodriguez (956) 275-3271 | info@villahomesrgv.com ISD: Sharyland - (956) 580-5200 | Elem: John H Shary | Mid: Sharyland North | High School: Sharyland Pioneer May / June / July 2022

Griffin Pkwy.

New Exclusive Gated Community! Homes from the $400’s (including lot)

Sunrise Ln.

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

Sunrise Ln.

Contact: (956) 227-9414 | (956) 227-5597 | info@britoconstruction.com

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GLASSCOCK HILLS

Lots from $59,900 & Homes from the 300’s (including lot)

Kilgore Ave.

Stone Ridge Estates

A great opportunity for your homeownership dream. This new community has recently opened near the heart of Mission, Texas. Glasscock Hills is a private fenced neighborhood offering spacious homesites with stunning custom homes built by Brito Homes, a BUILT TO SAVE® highperformance home builder. The community features 91 picture-perfect lots, including many lovely cul-de-sac lots. Glasscock Hills’ location could not be more convenient—close to everything, and the community offers an ideal quality home built to your specifications and budget.

80.00

Oxford Rd

ISD: McAllen - (956) 618-6000 | Elem: Sanchez | Mid: Fossum | High School: Nikki Rowe

302

Oxford

If your family has been looking for the perfect place to build your new home in McAllen - look no further! Stoneridge Estates, located in the heart of North McAllen, offers the best of uptown living yet remains quietly nestled in a central location minutes from major shopping and dining and N only blocks from top-rated schools, a new baseball park, and a police substation! Only a limited number of lots are available. Reserve your choice lot in this gas-friendly community or ask about ready-for-move-in homes from TrueBuilders! Visit us during the 2022 RGVBA Parade, June 4-5 & 11-12.

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