The 2024 South Texas Builders Show extends its sincere thanks to all the exhibitors who showcased their innovative products and services, and to the knowledgeable speakers who shared their valuable insights with us.
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.
When it comes to looking for a new home to buy, time is money. In this article, we will discuss tips on how you can become an informed buyer before you start shopping for a new home.
Understanding what a model home is, what you can find there, and what you should do during your visit can significantly enhance the experience and affect your homebuying decision
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
Mastering home layouts: understand the importance of choosing the right floorplan to optimize your home’s functionality, aesthetics, and suitability to your lifestyle. This article features insights on open, closed, modular, and hybrid designs.
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.
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.
An open floorplan is a surefire way to make your home feel more spacious, regardless of your overall square footage. When you’re exploring options for new home construction, don’t overlook the possibilities of integrating this design into your lifestyle.
When you’ve made the decision to build your own custom home, follow the twelve steps listed and explained here, and you will be one step ahead of the game!
For the fifth year in a row, Villanueva Construction has been recognized with the award for certifying the highest number of homes in the BUILT TO SAVE® program during the previous year.
This issue of the New Home Guide features an elite group of home builders who have stepped up to a leadership role in the construction of high-performance, energy efficient homes in the Rio Grande Valley.
Monarch Custom Homes combines their passion for building high-quality, energy-efficient homes with their company-wide commitment to making homebuilding an easy, enjoyable, and memorable experience for buyers.
LTR Construction is devoted to satisfying its clients with beautiful, master-crafted homes—and it has the awards to prove it. The company was recognized with the Most Energy-Efficient Home award in the 2022 Rio Grande Valley Builders Association (RGVBA) Parade of Homes.
Bellissimo’s homes are notable for their attention to detail—especially when it comes to energy efficiency, durable construction, and overall comfort. Find out what makes them the ideal builder for a home built uniquely for you.
Affordable Homes of South Texas (AHSTI), a 501c3 non-profit Corporation, is dedicated to providing homeownership opportunities, including bi-lingual homeownership counseling and education, for low income residents in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas