The Federal Reserve Bank, the central bank of the United States, dropped interest rates to zero for lenders in March 2020 in anticipation of the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Covid-19 was not the only factor, but it was a key factor for reducing interest rates to some of the lowest levels in history, and this has created some tremendous opportunities for financing and home ownership.
Choosing a good builder to build your home is only one part of achieving your dream. The other part is choosing where you want to live. In the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas there are a wide variety of new home communities from which to choose.
If you are looking for ways to add depth and visual interest to your rooms, large-format tiles are your answer. These tiles come in square and rectangular shapes in both ceramic, porcelain, and stone.
Many of us across the country have been faced with one common question: what can we do during this time when the safest place to be—due to the Coronavirus pandemic—is at home? It’s easy to feel trapped at home if you’ve got nothing to do with your time. So here are a few ways to spend your time wisely.
The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is preparing to release the new model code that will establish the minimum energy efficiency standards for commercial and residential construction in the nation. And it promises to be the most efficient building code to date, projected to result in an estimated 10% or more energy efficiency improvement in
The Rewards of Energy Efficient Homes for Builders & Homebuyers A common mistake most homebuyers make is to get blinded by the bling of a new home. What does that mean? It means simply that too often buyers focus on the home’s beauty: the impressive exterior, the beautiful granite countertops, the fabulous flooring, the eye-catching
The Rio Grande Valley is located in U.S. Climate Zone 2, which has one of the hottest temperatures in the nation, and 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
Perhaps you share a driveway or access road with your neighbor, or you have a section of land that you share with others, or you have heard the words “utility easement.”
Title insurance is a form of protection coverage called “indemnity insurance” that is issued by a Title company and protects lenders and homebuyers from financial loss sustained from defects in the title to a property.
All you need to do is have a dream, visit with a quality builder, and then find the right financing option—like the One-Time Close Construction Loan option.
Connect with New Homes Guide Advertisers With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our community, we at New Homes Guide feel it is important to let our readers know how our advertisers are continuing to serve their customers. Please read about the various ways you can contact them, and note the steps each has
As the year ended in 2019, the RGVBA members gathered to honor two members with the highest honors the Association can bestow: the Builder & Associate Member of the Year awards.
What do the rich and famous have in common? Most all of them have a home that has been updated with complete automation and “smart home” technology. The good news: you too can now have a “smart home”!
The Rio Grande Valley’s annual Parade of Homes has been rescheduled to May 30-31 & June 6-7 and it will showcase some of the most stunning homes in the Rio Grande Valley.
If you’re shopping for a new home, the good news is that there is one that’s just right for you. The downside is that it isn’t easy to find. The reason is that too often we can be fooled by looking at the wrong things. Homes are easy to stage to look appealing for a
If you have decided to custom build your new home, the most important challenge you will have is choosing the right builder. Here are 10 tips on questions to ask in order to pick the best builder for you.
A special training workshop for builders, the On-Site Field Training & Workshop for New Home Construction, took place on February 18, 2020. It included 3 hours of classroom instruction and continued after lunch on two jobsites: one with a home in the framing stage and one in the completed stage.
Meet Waldo Homes. A family-owned company in the Rio Grande Valley that has built a solid reputation for honest, personalized, and caring service by building some of the most outstanding custom homes you will ever find.
Morrison Supply Company recently held a personal Lunch-In gathering to showcase its Frigidaire® product line which includes the Frigidaire® Professional Refrigerator that features humidity-controlled adjustable crisper drawers, a Smudge-Proof™ stainless steel finish, and easy-access adjustable shelving.
When we purchase a new home, healthy indoor air is something we assume we will get, but that may not always be the case. According to the EPA, Americans spend an average of 90% of their time indoors where, most often, the concentrations of some pollutants are 2 to 5 times higher than is typically found in outdoor air.
Yes, for 40 years, Sierra Title of Hidalgo County has been hosting a Tamalada at its main branch office in McAllen, Texas. The Tamalada has long been a tradition for Sierra Title and is held annually to show the company’s appreciation to its extended family of customers and friends in the industry for their loyal
Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc. (AHSTI), received the 2019 “Most Homes Certified BUILT TO SAVE™ Award” for building the highest number of BUILT TO SAVE™ certified homes in the Non-Profit Builders’ division.
The cost of a home is not just the sticker price of the house. Here are some items that you should include.
It’s exciting to buy a new home. However, there are a lot of steps that go into this process, especially when it comes to your mortgage. Lenders need to know more about you to decide how much money they can lend you and at what interest rate. Being prepared to provide this information will make your homebuying experience much simpler and easier.
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