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Q: How long has your company been building homes in the Central Texas Area?
A: Kiella Homebuilders has been building quality homes in the Temple/Belton, Killeen and Georgetown areas for over 17 years.
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Q: How many homes per year do you build?
A: Kiella Homebuilders builds between 90 to 125 homes per year.
Q: How long are your homes warranted?
A: Every new home built by Kiella Homebuilders carries a one year warranty on materials and workmanship. We also offer a 24-hour Emergency Service Department. In addition to the one year builder warranty, all of our homes are covered by a 10-Year Limited “HOME of Texas” structural defect warranty.
Q: Will you build a home on my property?
A: Yes!! We welcome the opportunity to see your property and discuss the possibilities. Certain limitations may apply depending on location of the property.
Q: Do you build custom homes?
A: Yes!! Kiella Homebuilders has crafted many custom homes throughout the years and will furnish references upon request.
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Q: I see you have dozens of standard floor plans that you build. Will you modify these plans to accommodate my individual needs?
A: Kiella Homebuilders takes great pride in our ability to be flexible in the building process. We have a full-time draftsperson that you may utilize to modify our plans for individual needs. Certain limitations may apply depending on size, location and stage of construction.
Q: Can you build handicap accessible homes?
A: Yes!! Kiella Homebuilders has built several homes to accommodate the needs of mobility challenged individuals.
Q: Do you finance the homes that you build?
A: Kiella Homebuilders does not offer in-house financing at this time. However with our many years of experience in putting people in their new homes. For this key element in buying a new home, we have some great insight on lenders with which to refer you. Kiella Homebuilders will furnish a list of our preferred Mortgage Lenders upon request.
Q: Do any of your communities offer Homeowners Associations?
A: Almost every community we develop and/or build in features a Homeowners Association. We have found this, in addition to a list of Comprehensive Restrictive Covenants, to be the best way to insure a community that you are proud to call home and to protect your homes investment potential.
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Q: Are your new homes “energy efficient”?
A: Yes!! Kiella Homebuilders is one of the first new home builders in Central Texas to offer homes that have earned the ENERGY STAR label. This means the new home you are buying from Kiella Homebuilders has met the strict standards set by the EPA for energy conservation.
Q: What distinguishes an ENERGY STAR qualified home?
A: For a home to earn the ENERGY STAR, an accredited Rating Provider must first test its performance. During this testing process the homes Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score is calculated. The HERS score determines how energy efficient the home is compared to other homes of similar size and construction. If the home scores an 86 or higher on the HERS scale it meets ENERGY STAR performance levels, and the higher the HERS score is the better. Once the home qualifies, an ENERGY STAR certificate is issued and the Homebuilder can display the ENERGY STAR in that home.
Q: What are the benefits of an ENERGY STAR qualified home?
A: New homes earning the ENERGY STAR label have improved comfort, better noise reduction, lower maintenance, healthier indoor air, higher resale value, better construction, is third-party tested, has preferred financing and it is good for the environment. These are just a few of the customer benefits to building to ENERGY STAR standards.
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Q: What are the features of an ENERGY STAR qualified home?
A: Kiella Homebuilders’ new homes achieve their energy savings through a variety of reliable and established technologies and building practices. These typically include tight construction, tight air-duct sealing, improved insulation, energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment and high performance windows.
Q: How advanced is the wiring systems in your new homes?
A: Many of Kiella Homebuilders’ new homes feature OnQ Home Wiring System as a standard feature. And if OnQ is not standard, it may be added as an option. Some limitations will apply based on location and stage of construction.
Q: What is the OnQ Wiring System and what will it do for me?
A: OnQ Home Wiring System provides the electronic foundation necessary to ensure that your family can be connected with today’s technology services and be prepared to move forward with new technology advancements. The base system provides a constant Service Center, where services from outside the house (cable TV, telephone, DSS satellite, Internet, etc.) enter the home. This central hub distributes these services to locations throughout the house. The next component is High Performance Cables. Certain services like Internet, digital TV and Phone systems require high performance cables. The OnQ system includes RG-6 quad shielded coax for TV and video and Category 5E cable for telephone and data. Outlets complete the system. Without proper outlets, the high-performance wiring behind the walls is of little value. In short, your new home that is equipped with the OnQ Home Wiring System future proofs your home wiring needs.
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Q: Is the base OnQ System upgradeable?
A: Yes!! Home Entertainment Center, Home Office/Education Center and Home Network Systems modules are available as options.
Q: Where are you currently building new homes?
A: We have communities throughout the Temple/Belton and Killeen Check out our Area map.
Q: How long does it typically take to build a home?
A: There are many variables involved, but typically it averages from 16 to 20 weeks. See your Kiella New Home Consultant for details.
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Q: Do I get to choose my colors?
A: We offer you many choices to personalize your new home through the Kiella Design Center. Choices that compliment your tastes. Depending on the construction stage of the home, you may pick many of your color selections such as brick, exterior siding and trim colors, front door color, flooring selections, kitchen countertops and cabinetry selections and more.
Q: Do I need a Real Estate Agent to purchase one of your new homes?
A: Kiella Homebuilders always welcomes buyers who chose to work with an outside Realtor or Real Estate agent. You may also work directly with one of our helpful and knowledgeable New Home Consultants without the assistance of an outside agent.
If you have any further questions, please contact us here or fill out an information request form.
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