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First Google Fiber Community is Also Zero Energy

AUSTIN, TX—With EcoSmart’s energy delivery program and Google Fiber available in every home, the Whisper Valley community has the latest technology and most energy-efficient homes at an affordable price.

Google Fiber Other elements of the EcoSmart program include Google Nest which provides smart home technology.

AUSTIN, TX—Model home construction is officially underway in Whisper Valley, according to Taurus Investment Holdings. The $2 billion master-planned development will be the largest zero-energy-ready housing community in the nation. The first neighborhood, called Whisper Rising, features homes built by Avi Homes and Pacesetter Homes with prices ranging from the upper $100,000s to $300,000s. Models will be open by year end.

Combined, construction is commencing on about 30 homes ranging in size from 1,200 to 3,100 square feet. The builders are currently taking reservations from homebuyers for the first 237 homes. Homes will be ready for occupancy early next year.  

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Lisa Brown

Lisa Brown

Lisa Brown is an editor for the south and west regions of GlobeSt.com. She has 25-plus years of real estate experience, with a regional PR role at Grubb & Ellis and a national communications position at MMI. Brown also spent 10 years as executive director at NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area chapter, where she led the organization to achieving its first national award honors and recognition on Capitol Hill. She has written extensively on commercial real estate topics and edited numerous pieces on the subject.

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