Current Development Projects
Summerlin Subdivision
10535 Rail Road Dr
Just 10 minutes from Fort Bliss, the Summerlin Subdivision will provide quality, custom built home
with tract home affordability. With home prices
starting at less than $130, 000 if your looking
at that move up, contact our listing
agent today!
More Information Here
Quail Park Subdivision
A compact back-fill development, Quail Park
homes are available now, but time is running out! Just a few homes are still available, for just a hint of what's in store for your family view our virtual walk-through using the link above or use this link for more.
Features of ENERGY STAR Qualified New Homes
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30% more efficient than standard homes.
This label identifies a home as having earned the ENERGY STAR and with homebuyers increasingly interested in green building, energy efficiency is the place to start. That's because the energy used in homes often comes from the burning of fossil fuels at power plants, which contributes to smog, acid rain, and risks of global warming. So, the less energy used, the less air pollution generated. And the easy way to make sure a new home is energy efficient is to look for the blue ENERGY STAR mark, the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency. Learn more about how Green Begins with ENERGY STAR Blue (130KB).
Any home three stories or less can earn the ENERGY STAR label if it has been verified to meet EPA's guidelines, including: single family, attached, and low-rise multi-family homes; manufactured homes; systems-built homes (e.g., SIP, ICF, or modular construction); log homes, concrete homes; and even existing retrofitted homes.
About JKS Homes
JKS Properties is a small "family owned" business first organized in January of 1994 by COL(Ret) Jim Smith, former Chief of Staff at Fort Bliss, and his wife Karma, who were joined in 1995 by Shirley & Jerry Batts (daughter & son-in-law).
The company's first project was the development of the Radford Terrace Subdivision, a 42-Lot complex in the Austin Terrace Historical District of EI Paso. JKS developed the onto and built all of the custom & semi-custom homes in the subdivision. This project was a tremendous success for the company and sewed as the springboard for all subsequent activities. JKS is especially proud of its reputation for building high quality energy efficient homes at an affordable price. Since Radford Terrace, JKS Homes has developed and built 8 more subdivisions in various parts of El Paso County and in Alamogordo, NM.
JKS Properties is a registered builder with the Texas Residential Construction commission and a member of the Better Business Bureau.
ENERGY STAR qualified homes can include a variety of 'tried-and-true' energy-efficient features that contribute to improved home quality and homeowner comfort, and to lower energy demand and reduced air pollution:
1. Effective Insulation
Properly installed and inspected insulation in floors, walls, and attics ensures even temperatures throughout the house, reduced energy use, and increased comfort.
2. High-Performance Windows
Energy-efficient windows employ advanced technologies, such as protective coatings and improved frames, to help keep heat in during winter and out during summer. These windows also block damaging ultraviolet sunlight that can discolor carpets and furnishings.
3. Tight Construction and Ducts
Sealing holes and cracks in the home's "envelope" and in heating and cooling duct systems helps reduce drafts, moisture, dust, pollen, and noise. A tightly sealed home improves comfort and indoor air quality while reducing utility and maintenance.
4. Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment
In addition to using less energy to operate, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems can be quieter, reduce indoor humidity, and improve the overall comfort of the home. When properly installed into a tightly sealed home, this equipment won't have to work so hard to heat and cool the home.
5. Efficient Products
ENERGY STAR qualified homes may also be equipped with ENERGY STAR qualified products - lighting fixtures, compact fluorescent bulbs, ventilation fans, and appliances, such as refrigerators, dishwashers, and washing machines.
6. Third-Party Verification
With the help of independent Home Energy Raters, ENERGY STAR builder partners choose the most appropriate energy-saving features for their homes. Additionally, raters conduct onsite testing and inspections to verify the energy efficiency measures, as well as insulation, air tightness, and duct sealing details.
