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PUBLISHER VIELMAssociates, Ltd. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jose Vielma SENIOR EDITOR Barbara Zapffe ADVERTISING MANAGER Jose R. Vielma Ken Sabe CREATIVE DIRECTOR Erika Sanchez GRAPHICS Laura Soria INFORMATION SYSTEMS MGR. Chris Bailey June /July 2014 THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY AREA NEW HOMES GUIDE (NHG) is a bimonthly publication of VIELMAssociates, LTD. and is provided to its readers free of charge. Unless otherwise noted, all photography, artwork, and editorial content printed in NHG are copyrighted material and may not be duplicated or reprinted without express written permission. NHG and VIELMAssociates, LTD. are not responsible for typographical or production errors, or for the accuracy of information provided by the advertisers. Opinions expressed by writers and contributors do not necessarily represent the opinions of the publisher. NHG reserves the right to refuse any advertising which we deem unsuitable for our publication.
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RGVBA Parade Winners The 2014 Rio Grande Valley Builders Association’s Parade of Homes winners are showcased here. Visit www.rgvNewHomes Guide.com for more photos and videos.
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Model Homes See a listing of furnished model homes available for viewing as well as sales contact information.
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 bimonthly by: VIELMAssociates, LTD. 1601 N. 8th St. • McAllen, Tx 78501 FOR ADVERTISING RATES AND INFORMATION: (956) 971-9700 • www.rgvnewhomesguide.com
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Better Bones Make Better Homes. High-Performance and ENERGY STAR® new homes have energy efficiency built right in, so they use 20%–30% less energy than typical new homes. That means you’ll save energy and money from day one. These homes offer all the features you want, plus energy-efficient improvements that deliver more comfort, better performance and energy savings. Benefits of High-Performance and ENERGY STAR homes: •
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www.rgvnewhomesguide.com McAllen
McAllen
Hours:
Hours:
By appt only.
By appt only.
Address:
Address:
Frontera Village, 1824 Harvard Ave. McAllen, TX
Sales:
Northgate Crossing 2137 Kilgore Ave. McAllen, Tx
Sales:
Rafael Munguia - (956) 283-5224
Daniel Hernandez - (956) 778-0212
www.caribellahomes.com
See display ad on page 1.
See display ad on page 7.
McAllen
McAllen
Hours:
Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 10am to 7pm Sat. 12pm to 6pm
Mon.-Fri. 10am to 7pm Sat. 12pm to 6pm
Address:
Address:
Plantation Gap 7018 N 44th Lane McAllen, Tx
Sales:
Office: (956) 968-4231
Sam Rangel - (956) 688-8321
www.westwindhomes.com
See display ad on page 5.
La Floresta 2112 Queens Avenue McAllen, Tx
Sales:
Jadira Garcia - (956) 587-5050
See display ad on page 5.
Hours:
www.westwindhomes.com
Hours:
Call for personal tour.
Mon.-Sat. 9am to 7pm Sun. 1pm to 7pm
Address:
Tanglewood at Bentsen Palm 3611 Oriole Dr. Mission, TX
Sales:
See display ad on page 9.
Address:
Villas de San Gabriel 2800 Cassandra Mission, TX
Sales:
Olga Trevi単o - (956) 467-1111
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Delfino Gaona - (956) 239-0487
www.divinecustomhomes.net
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(956) 971-9700
See display ad on page 17.
www.keystonergv.com
BUILT TO SAVE & ENERGY STAR Certifications represent homes with lower ownership costs, and require less energy for heating and cooling.
Mission
GreenBuilt RGV Certification represents homes that are built using products, technologies, and enviromentaly friendly building practices.
Mission
Hours:
Hours:
Address:
Address:
Mon.-Sat. 10am to 6pm Sunday- 1pm to 5pm
Mon.-Sat. 9am to 5pm Sunday- 1pm to 5pm Retama Village
Tanglewood at Bentsen Palm 1920 Seagull Lane Mission, Tx
at Bentsen Palm
Sales:
Carol Kerr - (956) 607-6076 carol@mlrhodes.com See display ad on page 16.
2204 Seagull Lane Mission, Tx Active Adult Community 55+
Office: (956) 380-6500 www.bentsenpalm.com
Edinburg
Office: (956) 380-6500
Sales:
Juan Pacheco - (956) 369-2456 juan@mlrhodes.com
• Hablo español www.bentsenpalm.com
See display ad on page 16.
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Edinburg
A L D O
H O M E
Hours:
Hours:
Mon.-Sat. 10am to 6pm Sun.- 11am to 5pm
Call for appt.
Address:
Address:
Pepper Ridge Estates 1303 Rocotillo Lane Edinburg, TX
Pepper Ridge 1307 Rocotillo Lane Edinburg, Tx
Sales (LtoR):
Office: (956) 460-3290
Eddie Garza - (956) 460-3290 Mario Pena - (956) 534-2353 See display ad on page 12.
Sales:
Luis Waldo - (956) 466-8590
www.infinitycustomconstruction.com
Pharr
www.waldohomesrgv.com
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Pharr
Hours:
Hours:
Call for appt.
By appt only.
Address:
Address:
El Dorado Estates 608 Feather St. Pharr, Tx
Buganvilla Estates 501 Red Bugambilia Pharr, Tx
Sales:
Sales:
Mario Treviño - (956) 534-6305
See display ad on page 3.
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Daniel Hernandez - (956) 778-0212 www.villanuevahomes.com
www.dhrgv.com
See display ad on page 7.
Weslaco
Hours: Call for appt.
Address:
Corner Stone Subdivision 2616 Jasper St. Weslaco, Tx
Sales:
Office: (956) 973-5055
Monica Berry - (956) 239-2462
See display ad on page 12.
www.berryhomes-rgv.com (956) 971-9700
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