Texas Border Business
By Mary L. Ramirez, RGVBA President
I am filled with pride and gratitude as I reflect on the incredible success of the 2025 Parade of Homes™. This year’s event was not just a showcase of beautiful homes— it was a testament to the resilience, creativity, and professionalism of our builders, sponsors, and associate members. Despite facing a series of unpredictable weather challenges— from high winds and heavy rains to hail — our builders delivered 27 stunning homes across Hidalgo County. From Weslaco to McAllen and Mission to Edinburg, the Parade featured a diverse range of price points and styles, including three homes valued over $1 million. That’s a remarkable achievement for the Rio Grande Valley!
The Parade of Homes™ is more than a tour— it’s a celebration of our industry’s ability to build not only houses but thriving communities. Our members are visionaries who design, and construct homes filled with warmth, security, and opportunity. This year, we welcomed over 5,600 unique website visitors and 790 app users and reached more than 183,000 people on Facebook alone. The buzz was real— and so was the impact. Our members were able to meet with potential homeowners and answer questions on the spot. No other homebuying event even comes close to bringing homebuyers right to their doorstep. If you missed the Parade this year, there’s still an opportunity to check out the builder entries & official Parade Guidebook, go to www.RGVBA.org/parade
None of this would have been possible without our dedicated Parade Committee: Esther Guerra (TNB Mortgage), Martha Smith (Matt’s Building Materials), Robert Cordova (Union Home Mortgage), and Pamela Zamora (Valley Land Title Co.). Your time and talent made this event shine!
To our sponsors—thank you. Your support elevated this Parade to new heights. Our 10 Gold Hammer Sponsors, including McCoy’s Building Supply, TNB Mortgage, MVEC – Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Materiales El Valle, The Winner’s Circle Real Estate, IBC Bank, Builders FirstSource, Bank of South Texas, Generator Supercenter, and Matt’s Building Materials, our Silver and Bronze sponsors, and our giveaway partners played a vital role to help create an unforgettable experience for attendees.
And now, to our builders— the heart of this event. Our participating builders included Bello Construction and Development, BIC Realty, Burns Brothers Development, Caltia Construction, Caza Group, Century Construction, Chris Ryan Homes & Investments, Edwards Homes, Esperanza Homes, Golden Valley Homes, Hakes Brothers, Homes By Innovative, LTR Construction, McKenny Glenn Homes, Nex-Gen Builders, Paez Family Homes, PinPoint Construction, Ramiro Solis Construction, Rocass Homes, ScaleHi Builders, Villa Del Sol Construction, and WestWind Homes.
Select the gallery below to view the images of the winners: (All images are courtesy photos)
You all brought your best, and the awards reflect that excellence:
🏆 Best of Show: Homes by Innovative for their breathtaking “Project Sueño” in Mission
🏅 People’s Choice Award: Homes by Innovative
🏅 Best Master Suite: Homes by Innovative
🏅 Best Kitchen: Rocass Homes
🏅 Best Curb Appeal & Architectural Design: Burns Brothers Development
🏅 Best Unique Feature: LTR Construction
🏅 Best HERS Score: Caza Group
🏅 Best Multi-Family Unit: Caltia Construction
And for excellence across price ranges:
🏅 Ramiro Solis Construction – Up to $275K
🏅 Nex-Gen Builders – $280K–$300K
🏅 Hakes Brothers – $301K–$370K
🏅 Paez Family Homes – $371K–$400K
🏅 McKenny Glenn Homes – $451K–$500K
🏅 Chris Ryan Homes & Investments – $551K–$600K
🏅 Rocass Homes – $601K–$900K
🏅 PinPoint Construction – $1M–$2M
🏅 Homes by Innovative – $2M+
This year’s Parade was a celebration of growth, innovation, and community. It marked our 57th year of supporting the homebuilders who shape the future of the Rio Grande Valley. I invite everyone to continue supporting our industry and join our association at www.RGVBA.org. On behalf of the RGVBA Board of Directors, thank you to all the attendees for making this year’s Parade of Homes™ a resounding success. Let’s keep building dreams— one home at a time.
About RGVBA The Rio Grande Valley Builder Association (RGVBA) is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to promoting the building industry in the Valley by advocating for quality construction, education, and community engagement. The RGVBA is affiliated with the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), a nationally recognized organization
