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Building Codes are Very Important to the success & longevity of building our homes. But it's such a Mixed Bag that most people dont have any idea about.

Did you know that if you live out in the county, your builder can basically pick/choose what code(s) they want to build too, unlike how a major metro city mandates what codes must be adhered too.

Although, Companies pay lobbyists & others to pass codes that they deem beneficial yet provides fiscal benefits to them. Example is how the Fire-Sprinkler market keeps trying to mandate in-house fire sprinklers in every home. Sure, that would be great, but that is very costly & will be passed along to the homebuyer.

Which leads us into this story about Energy code - basically a judge struck down requirements from the 2021 IECC code & noted that costs could run over $20k per home; yet take 90yrs to see a "break-even return".

These types of things have infiltrated homebuilding greatly the last 10yrs+ making some places unaffordable to build - all the while making rules like, "You're no longer allowed to have an outlet at your kitchen Island" bc you or a child may trip on cord. Even if you're living with no kids, grandkids or others... Thats a real code that went into effect this year.

Looks like our world needs more common sense everywhere, even in &

NAHB Court Win Vacates HUD 2021 IECC Mandate - New Home Builder Houston | Zander Homes, LLC A recent court decision in a case brought by NAHB and 15 states challenging federal energy code mandates is a major win for our members, housing affordability and common-sense regulations. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas ruling in NAHB’s case prevents the Departm...

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Good thing is it doesnt look like it’s going to last long; but it will be cold overnight for a few nights.

Remember some basics of covering hose-bibs, pipes, plants etc. If you have a Yard Sprinkler system - drain & covet it. A simple towel or blanket at bottoms of doors works wonders.

Hopefully it’s just cold & you can kick on your fireplace & drink coffee.

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Here's what's on our State's Ballot in November. A few Big one's worth noting are: More Property Tax Cuts + Capital Gains Tax Ban - to Water Infrastructure.

There are a lot of varying tax cut proposals; all which seem good (should just eliminate taxes all together), but that's for a different day.

Each item is described in the link below.

17 statewide propositions will appear on the November ballot. Here’s what Texas voters need to know. A majority of the proposed constitutional amendments address tax cuts for homeowners and businesses.

Two Homes - Similar Approach, yet Drastically Different Finishes & Styles.

Use of Natural vs 1x Wood thats lightly stained.

Both homes feature Open & areas with Lots of Windows.

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This could be you by this time Next Year. Imagine Your Very Own & enjoying this weekend or any other Holidays at your home.

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