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Meritage Homes - Setting the Standard in Energy Efficient Homes

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Real Estate Agent with Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, TREC #0492321

Meritage Homes has been setting the standard for energy efficient homes for a number of years now. Year after year, they have been building homes that exceed the ENERGY STAR® requirements for energy efficiency, which helps to deliver a long and short term savings to today’s homebuyers.

 

Meritage Homes was the first national builder to make every home built 100% ENERGY STAR® certified. They have consistently built homes that achieved a Home Energy Rating System(HERS) with scores as low as 61, and introduced the first cost-effective NET ZERO home by a national builder.

 

HERS Index  scoresA HERS Index Score can tell you so much about a home you are thinking of buying. Heating, cooling and water heating constitute the largest cost of homeownership outside of the mortgage loan. The HERS Index Score will tell you how well the home performs energy-wise. The HERS Report will outline the energy features of the home and the expected cost of utility bills.

 

With their unique building practices, Meritage Homes on average, are twice as energy-efficient as a typical U.S. home of the same size. With an array of money-saving features, from spray-foam insulation and low e3 energy-efficient windows, that cut heating and cooling costs by as much as 50%, to ENERGY STAR® appliances that use up to 50% less energy and water, their homes are EPA certified and provide energy-cost savings of up to 50%. That’s an average of $50,000 spanning a 30-year mortgage.

 

Meritage Homes are located in various communities around the San Antonio area, and one of their newest communities is The Meadows at Steubing Farm just off Dezavala and Babcock in the northwest. Phase II has already begun in the Meadows at Steubing Farm near Carnahan Elementary School off Babcock Road. Base prices range from $242,990 to $314,990, and square footage ranges from 1467 to 2783 with various selections of single story homes that have the option of adding bonus rooms to the large two story homes with games rooms, media rooms, and fancy outdoor living areas.

 

Why Buy a New Meritage Home? Besides the sustained excellence in energy efficiency that saves homebuyers money, this time of the year Meritage Homes offer nice incentives like closing costs, and title insurance policy to help homebuyers get the home they want with a little extra on the side. With older homes, there may be hidden, costly surprises. Plus, with a newer home, there are NO REPAIRS.

 

New homes are picture perfect from day one, and come with a 10 year Residential Home Warranty. Families can unpack and start living in their new space immediately, getting ready for the holiday season.  That reduces stress and allows families to enjoy the lifestyle they want without the wait. Older homes often require repairs – costing money and delaying enjoying the home to its fullest.

 

Meritage Inventory HomeThere are two model homes at The Meadows of Steubing Farm for the buyers to view and to see first hand what it means to own a new Meritage Home. Buyers get to select from various floor plans with different elevations, and a list of interior and exterior features that include luxurious master suites and spacious kitchens.

 

One of the available inventory homes, priced at $324,900 is located at 13006 Waddle Farm, which is the Paloverde Plan #3256, and is the same house as the Model Home. It’s a two story, 2597 square foot home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, sitting in a cul-de-sac. There is a formal dining room off of the foyer that leads to the spacious kitchen, breakfast area & family room. A game & media room round out the upstairs.

 

Call Jerry Today at 210-789-4216 for more information, and let me show you some of the available inventory homes, or you can build from dirt after you select your own lot in this amazing community at The Meadows of Steubing Farm.

 

If you need to sell your existing home first, Let's discuss my affordable Move-Up Plans that will help you on your way to your Dream Home with one of these lovely Meritage Energy Efficient Homes. I will be glad to show you How Much Your Home is Worth in Today's Market.

 

Comments(12)

Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Jerry... Meritage has entered the Charlotte market in a huge way in the past several years. My experience with them so far has been stellar.

Oct 23, 2015 06:01 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Nina Hollander They built great homes with lots of nice features. I can see why you enjoying them in your area too. Have a Great Weekend!

Oct 23, 2015 06:15 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Jerry Newman  Great post on Meritage-homes-setting-the-standand-in-energy-efficient-homes

Oct 23, 2015 06:40 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Hannah Williams Have a Blessed Weekend!

Oct 23, 2015 06:44 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Jerry - Nice write-up for Meritage. They have several developments in our area and build a nice home, and their energy efficiency features are a big draw.

Oct 23, 2015 09:38 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Dick. They seem to be leading the way for building those energy efficient homes across the country.Have a Great Weekend!

Oct 23, 2015 09:59 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Jerry,

Great shout-out for Meritage Homes - they do build wonderful homes!

Oct 23, 2015 10:49 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Lisa. They certainly do! Looks like you got lots of rain in Dallas this weekend. Stay dry.

Oct 23, 2015 11:12 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Happy weekend, Jerry Newman Great post about Meritage Homes.  Wish they were building in northwest PA.  We only have one builder who builds 100% energy efficient as well as green homes but very, very expensive.  In time the demand will bring price down.

Hope your area does not get flooded with hurricane.

Oct 23, 2015 09:38 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Mary Yonkers Yes, more new construction builders are going Green these days. Homes cost more up front, but they are worth it in the long run.

It's raining like crazy this morning. Flood warnings until 10:00 am.

Oct 23, 2015 11:33 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Jerry -- a nice overview look at Meritage Homes.  Buyers looking for new construction in San Antonio will show how smart they are when they choose you for representation.   Have a great weekend.

Oct 24, 2015 03:18 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Jerry, Anyone thinking of buying a home in the area should call you.

Oct 24, 2015 10:03 PM