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Custom Home Design & Features in South Texas

Floor plans, finishes and performance for South Texas homes: what families are designing in, what holds up to Valley heat and Gulf wind, and what changed in 2026.

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Living room lit by the front window and the wood entry door

Design & featuresAugust 6, 20265 min read

What changed for energy efficient new homes in Texas in 2026

Federal solar and efficiency credits ended, air conditioners switched refrigerants and codes vary by city. What still lowers the electric bill on a new South Texas home.

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Covered rear patio in finished concrete opening straight onto the yard

Design & featuresJuly 22, 20266 min read

Custom home design trends for South Texas families in 2026

What families are designing into new homes in 2026, with the national data and how it plays out in the Valley: outdoor rooms, multigenerational suites and working pantries.

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Full ranch-style elevation in clay tile and stone

Design & featuresJune 4, 20265 min read

Windstorm certification in Cameron County: what it means for your new home

Why a new home in Brownsville, Harlingen or San Benito needs a TDI windstorm certificate, how inspections work during the build, what changed in 2026 and what it costs you.

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