A truly valuable home is one that performs efficiently, delivering long-term savings and comfort. Here’s a practical guide to identifying high-performance homes that meet energy-efficient standards.
Resale value—a home’s ability to retain and increase its market worth—is a critical factor that shouldn’t be overlooked.
When buying a new home, it’s easy to be swayed by beautiful finishes, modern designs, and sleek exteriors. But true quality in a home lies where you can’t see—behind the walls.
This article explains how insulation enhances home comfort and reduces energy costs. It highlights the importance of choosing the right insulation and ensuring proper installation for maximum efficiency and long-term savings.
AEP Texas honors the top 2024 performers in itsHigh-Performance Homes Program. These builders are recognized for their excellence in energy-efficient construction in the Rio Grande Valley.
Meet the top builders setting the standard for superior homes that go beyond minimum code requirements.
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.
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.
Villanueva Construction, has earned its reputation as a leader in energy-efficient construction for eight consecutive years. The company has honed its expertise over nearly four decades, becoming a trusted name for building high-performance homes at an affordable price.
Learn how high-performance home verifications ensure significant savings and long-term benefits, emphasizing energy efficiency, comfort, and indoor air quality to enhance your living experience and reduce environmental impact.
Many builders tend to construct homes that adhere only to the minimum standards set by local building codes. Find out why builders favor minimum code homes over better, high performance homes.
Healthy indoor air is not automatically guaranteed when you buy a new home. Find out the specific factors and practices that must be intentionally included to ensure healthy indoor air quality.
Windows are an important part of your home’s walls. Insulating them is tricky. Learn some key ways to insulate them and make your home more energy efficient with smart window design.
Purchasing decisions guided by emotion and first impressions are not smart. Find out what truly determines long-term satisfaction and what factors are far more impactful on the quality of your home
Five builders in the Rio Grande Valley were recently recognized by AEP Texas for their outstanding work in energy-efficient home construction.
When purchasing an energy-efficient new home in South Texas, there are several key factors to consider to ensure you make an environmentally friendly and cost-effective choice. Here are some essential aspects to look for.
Insulation is a crucial factor in ensuring your home’s comfort and managing energy costs. It’s not as visible or immediately striking as kitchen countertops or lighting, but its impact is felt in every energy bill and in the overall comfort of your home.
Discover 2024’s Leading Energy-Efficient Builders who exceed and build to above minimum code standards. Their superior high-performance homes, verified by third-party inspectors, meet higher standards.
Since 2016, Villanueva Construction has played a prominent role in the BUILT TO SAVE® program, achieving recognition for their commitment to energy-efficient building.
Embracing the BUILT TO SAVE® initiative, Treasure Builders pledges to deliver top-tier energy efficient homes, which is more than a Marketing claim — it’s a commitment validated by their customers’ experiences when they open their utility bill.
DIVINECustom Homes, under the visionary leadership of Olga Treviño, has set the bar high for energy-efficient construction.
Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc. (AHSTI) has been a beacon of hope for low-income families in the Rio Grande Valley, offering them the chance to own an affordable and energy-efficient home.
Curious about what exactly a BUILT TO SAVE® verified home is? Allow us to shed some light on this energy efficient designation.
Luis Mario Barrera, owner of Home Energy Rating Service, has recently been awarded the Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner certificate by the International Code Council(ICC)
