On February 28th, 2025, over 100 excited attendees gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the newest community coming to Tres Lagos—Las Brisas at Tres Lagos. With the sun shining on the new community's location, the event featured gourmet coffee, cookies, speakers and Rhodie the Rhino even made an appearance as the gold shovels hit the ground!
This new community in McAllen, TX, marks the next chapter in Esperanza Homes’ commitment to providing high quality, exceptional value housing in one of the Rio Grande Valley’s most sought-after locations. With city officials, business leaders, and community members present, the event highlighted the continued growth of the City of McAllen and the vision for Tres Lagos as a premier master-planned community.
Las Brisas at Tres Lagos offers homeowners an ideal blend of convenience and community on the corner of Monte Cristo Road and Rooth Road. Future residents will enjoy easy access to top-rated schools such as IDEA and Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen, parks, trails, dog parks, and the vibrant Shoppes at Tres Lagos. As part of the larger Tres Lagos master-planned community, the community will have access to trails, lakes, parks and so much more. Living at Tres Lagos invites a perfect balance of nature and modern living.
Key city leaders, including Tony Aguirre, City Commissioner for District 1, City of McAllen, attended the groundbreaking and reflected on the region’s progress.
“This area is the beautiful Rio Grande Valley. […] The development here is incredible, showcasing the growth of America. “
The growth of America and the Rio Grande Valley can be seen in the record-breaking home sales from Esperanza Homes. Within the City of McAllen alone, 45% of the new homes built this year will be by Esperanza Homes.
The groundbreaking also featured remarks from Adrian Villarreal, CEO and President of IBC Bank and Vice Chairman of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He praised Esperanza Homes for its role in shaping South Texas’ housing market:
“As I’ve gotten to know Nick, John, and Esperanza Homes, I quickly realized they are different. Not only do they build quality homes, but they also build quality communities that provide value.”
Villarreal noted the company’s impressive accolades, including its recognition on the Builder Top 100 list, Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing private companies, and Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas.
“We are fortunate to have Esperanza Homes in our community. They play a large role in economic development and make homeownership possible. We wish them the best in this new project.”
Shant Samtani, Executive Vice President of Sales at Esperanza Homes, took the stage to introduce Las Brisas. He said:
“Las Brisas adds a new product line to Tres Lagos, starting in the $230s, primarily for first-time homebuyers. These new residents will enjoy top-tier parks, trails, shopping and lifestyle experiences in McAllen.”
Las Brisas will feature 423 home sites and offer a variety of beautiful floor plans with one to two story options. Homebuyers will choose from nine beautifully designed floor plans, with elevations including Tuscan, Contemporary, Farmhouse and Traditional styles. With floor plan options from three to six bedrooms and up to 3,037 square feet there is a home for every stage of life and family size. The homes are energy-efficient and smart home enabled ensuring sustainability and cost savings for homeowners.
Samtani also shared that sales for Las Brisas would officially begin on March 8th, 2025, inviting those in search of a new home to visit the design center and explore the new home options. Discover Las Brisas
Nick Rhodes, President and CEO of Rhodes, spoke at the event. Rhodes is Esperanza Homes’ parent company with over thirty years in business in South Texas. Nick Rhodes expressed gratitude to the many teams and individuals who played a role in making Las Brisas a reality. He highlighted the company’s dedication to providing reasonably priced homes in an increasingly competitive market:
“Our goal is to provide homes that firefighters, teachers and other essential workers can afford.“
By providing homes that are within close proximity to fire departments, schools, medical offices and hospitals, Las Brisas is positioned to be the ideal location for essential workers looking to purchase a quality home at a better price than anywhere else.
With sales officially starting on March 8th, 2025, now is the time to purchase your home in Las Brisas at Tres Lagos. This community offers an unbeatable combination of great prices, quality and modern living.
Las Brisas is an ideal choice for those looking to plant roots in McAllen, TX.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of one of the City of McAllen’s most exciting new communities. Secure your dream home today and experience life by design at Las Brisas at Tres Lagos!
Schedule a lot tour and learn more about floorplan options by contacting Esperanza Homes. Call or text (956) 275-8069 today to learn more and reserve your lot!
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