What to Look For in a Builder Beyond Price
Choose the right home builder by looking beyond price. Learn how reputation, communication, quality, and energy efficiency impact your long-term investment.
Choose the right home builder by looking beyond price. Learn how reputation, communication, quality, and energy efficiency impact your long-term investment.
Discover the best kitchen layouts to maximize space, improve workflow, and boost efficiency with smart designs perfect for modern homes and families today.
Boost your home’s resale value with energy-efficient features that cut utility costs, improve comfort, and attract buyers seeking long-term savings and performance.
Qualifying for a home loan today can feel more challenging than it used to be—but it doesn’t have to be confusing. If you understand the steps ahead of time, you can position yourself for approval and better loan terms.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how buyers shop for home loans. Used correctly, AI can save time and help you make a more informed decision.
Public records do not guarantee that ownership is valid—they simply record documents. That means fraudulent or inaccurate filings can still make their way into the system. When that happens, the financial consequences can be severe.
In the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, Home Energy Raters play a key role in delivering homes with lower utility bills, better comfort, and lasting value. These independent professionals verify that a home performs as a true high-performance home, so buyers don’t have to settle for houses built only to minimum code standards.
This past March 11, 2026, South Texas College’s Construction Management Program hosted its 3rd Annual Construction Trades Expo, which brought together students, educators, and industry professionals for a day focused on opportunity, innovation, and connection in the construction field.
The 2026 South Texas Builders Show is happening on Saturday, JUNE 20 from 9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.at the McAllen Convention Center.
Buying a new home in the Rio Grande Valley is an exciting milestone. But if you’re not careful, the mortgage you choose can cost you tens of thousands of dollars more than necessary overtime.
Buying a new home is an exciting milestone, but securing a mortgage can feel confusing if you are not prepared. This guide walks you through the key steps that can help you qualify for the right loan with confidence.
When buying or building a home, insulation is often overlooked because it’s hidden behind the walls. Insulation does more than control temperature and energy use—it can also affect the quality of the air your family breathes every day.
Most homeowners have no idea how much energy their home wastes every day. These surprising facts show why homes certified as energy efficient—like those verified through the BUILT TO SAVE® High-PerformanceHome program.
Matt’s Building Materials and Capital Insiders have launched a new partnership designed to solve one of the biggest challenges facing small and entry-level builders in the Rio GrandeValley: access to credit for construction materials.
Sierra Title Company of Hidalgo County welcomed the holiday season by hosting its 44th Annual Tamalada on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc. (AHSTI) has been empowering low-income families in the Rio Grande Valley with affordable, energy-efficient homes for nearly half a century.
DIVINE has always made sure that every single home they build is ENERGY STAR® certified, reflecting a dedication to delivering homes of the highest performance.
CAZA Group, a custom homebuilder established in the Rio Grande Valley in 2019, is recognized for its dedication to building BUILT TO SAVE®-certified high performance homes.
Meet the top builders setting the standard for superior homes that go beyond minimum code requirements.
