Two Texas Suburbs Make the “Coolest in the Country” List
Thrillist put together a list of the coolest suburbs in the United States and included two from the great state of Texas where we just happen to build — New Braunfels and Pearland. So, how did they choose the coolest Texas suburbs? They took into consideration the quality of the food and drink scene, whether or not it had an easy commute to the nearest city and the uniqueness of the suburb. So if you're looking for a cool place to build your custom dream home, check out these two areas:
New Braunfels. A smaller community with just 60,000 residents, New Braunfels was founded in 1845 by German settl…
Hurricane Recovery Seminar
We are reaching out to homeowners who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. You deserve to weigh all your options before determining your next course of action.
On September 9th, please be our guest at our FREE informational seminar presented by Mike Feigin, Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Design Tech Homes and DTH Restoration & Remodeling. Mike is infinitely passionate about sharing his knowledge and local expertise. You will learn about your options for:
Rebuilding onsite
Restoring or remodeling your existing home
Building from scratch at a new location
Home and renovation loans
Know Your…
Building, Remodeling, Financing – Three Services from One Source
Our Team is committed to the healing and rebuilding process of Houston and our surrounding communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Whether you're seeking solutions for new construction, restoration or home loans, we will assess your situation, provide information, and help you make the best decisions for you and your family.
Leading the way are Barbara and Mike Feigin, Owners of Design Tech Homes and DTH Restoration & Remodeling. As long-time Houston residents and business owners, Barbara and Mike, together with their Team, have the ability to provide real solutions for getting your family…
The All-American-Made Design Tech Home
This 4th of July, come out to tour our all-American-made showcase model home. The Centennial floorplan, designed by Origin Architects and built by Design Tech Homes, is one of 12 showcase homes open daily, year-round for touring at MainStreet America located in Spring, Texas. This two-story Craftsman-style home displays the honesty and simplicity of a truly all-American made home — from the nails, roofing, plumbing, and insulation to the flooring, countertops, and cabinetry. The Centennial's style provides the harmonious blending of function and beauty, space planning and building materials that r…
Design Tech Homes Earns the 2017 ENERGY STAR Market Leader Award
Design Tech Homes is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a 2017 ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Market Leader Award winner. This award recognizes the important contribution Design Tech Homes has made to energy-efficient construction and environmental protection by building more than 101 ENERGY STAR certified homes in 2016. Collectively, this accomplishment is equivalent to reducing C02 emissions by 171 metric tons, or:
Growing 4,343 tree seedlings for 10 years
Avoiding the consumption of 397 barrels of oil
Removing 36 passenger vehicles fro…
Free Workshop: How to Finance Your Home Construction
Building and financing your custom home doesn't have to be hard - if you have the right knowledge to help you take the right approach - right from the start. Come to a special free educational workshop and learn from the experts how you can save time and money when you build your home.
You'll learn...
How to use lot equity as a down payment for no money down
How to qualify to start building now and sell your current home during construction
The difference between Single Close and 2X Close loan options
Where to find construction loans with as little as 5% down payment
How to lock in a fixed rate before co…
Every Design Tech Homeowner Can Breathe Easier
The air in a home built by Design Tech Homes is cleaner than other homes. The air contains less dust and particles. That's because Design Tech Homes are built with a Strata air filtration system by CirrusAir Technologies as a standard feature.
The Strata system includes a proprietary 2" pleated air filter right in the HVAC system that pulls dust and other particles out of the air as it passes through the system. The Strata system works well in most Houston area homes with superior results for most homeowners.
Allergy sufferers can upgrade the Strata system to the Strata Plus system for a higher level…
Where Is Texas with the Nation’s Top Areas for New Homes?
Texas has been on a hot streak for quite some time when it comes to the housing market and it looks like 2015 will be no different. A report conducted by Realtor.com ranked the top 10 subdivisions and builders, according to closings, between 2012 and 2014 with the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington and the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugarland areas in second and fifth, respectively…
Housing Market Sour Note Not Indicative of 2014
According to several reports from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), 2014, which had been a positive year month-to-month, lost some ground in the final months. Although it's not all bad, it does stand to show that not every month, despite the increasingly positive outlook on the housing market, will be positive…
Should You Move North of Houston?: The Woodlands, Montgomery, and Bentwater
It has been extremely obvious over recent years that Houston, and Texas in general, is the place to buy a home and live. With a tremendously strong economy and a state government that fervently supports businesses of all sizes, the Lone Star State continues to see an influx of new national and international residents.
It's no surprise that the fourth largest city gets most of the hype, but it is also the small, surrounding cities that should be given recognition as well.
The Woodlands
Heading north of Houston, the first stop is The Woodlands, where numerous oil and gas, and energy companies have moved the…
Origin Architects Completes Life-Size Gingerbread House
Origin Architects, the architectural firm located inside MainStreet America, completed its seasonal project of a life-sized gingerbread house. The firm designed the holiday house for MainStreet America's annual tradition of Christmas on MainStreet, which is being held every Saturday till Dec. 20.
Javier Medina, principal of Origin Architects, said designing and building the gingerbread house was a project his firm took very seriously. Constructing the house took a little more than a week to complete, using PVC pipes for the candy cane chimney stacks, plywood cornice work, scalloped composition shingles si…