2008 Parade of Homes
October 11 & 12, 18 & 19

Sponsored by P.F. Plumbing Contractors, Inc.

Presented by the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem and co-sponsored by the Winston-Salem Journal/JournalNow.com

2008 Parade of Homes Builders

Interested in a new home? Curious to see new construction and learn more about builders in the area? Then the Parade of Homes is an event you won't want to miss! Mark your calendars now for this annual event, taking place October 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 2008. Sponsored by P.F. Plumbing Contractors, Inc. and presented by the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Winston-Salem and the Winston-Salem Journal, the Parade of Homes is one of the largest marketing events for new home construction in the Triad.

The goal of the event is to allow consumers the opportunity to tour new home construction, meet area builders and move forward on their own dream of home ownership.

This year's Parade will feature dozens of homes, ranging in price from under $100,000 to over $1 million. The homes featured in the Parade will be located throughout Winston-Salem, as well as in Lewisville, Clemmons, Kernersville, King and Advance. During the event, which is free to the public, homes will be open from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Each year the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem enters an association sponsored house in the Parade. This year's home, built by Richard Alexander Custom Homes, Inc. is located in the West End section of downtown Winston-Salem. It is a new bungalow/craftsman style house that fits in flawlessly with the surrounding historic district.

A tabloid offering directions and descriptions of each of the homes will be available in the Winston-Salem Journal on Friday, October 10, and Friday, October 17. To view last year's event tabloid, follow the link found at the bottom of this page. For more information on the Parade of Homes or the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem, e-mail staff@hbaws.org or call 336.768.5942.

2007 Parade of Homes Builders
2007 Parade of Homes Winners
2007 Parade of Homes Tabloid

The Parade of Homes came to a successful close on October 21. Showcasing a record 90 entries, the event was great exposure for the builders as well as the associate members who helped to build the homes. As in years past, the entries showed well during the event with builders reporting high consumer traffic during both weekends. There were entries that went under contract during the Parade, reports of consumers interested in custom builds and even some signed custom contracts!

The Golden Home Awards Banquet, an awards ceremony highlighting all the Parade entries, was held on October 16. More than 500 HBAWS and Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS® members attended. The event, sponsored by Branch Banking and Trust, P.F. Plumbing Contractors Inc., Pine Hall Brick Co., Inc. and the Winston- Salem Journal, celebrated many successes, including awarding the Silver and Gold winners in each of the eighteen categories. A party followed with live music by The Kays, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a night of fun.

On October 18, the annual Open House Extravaganza for the Parade builders and Parade listing agents was held at the 2007 Association Home, built by Andy Hewitt and Mart Gordon of R.A. Hewitt Building Co., Inc. The weather was good and participants enjoyed a breakfast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Triad, REALTORS®, Piedmont Natural Gas and the Winston-Salem Mortgage Bankers Association. Following the breakfast, participants were able to tour the Parade homes.

Print poster

Many thanks to everyone involved in making the 2007 Parade of Homes a great event! It would not be possible without everyone’s help! A special thanks goes to Chairperson Virgil Smith, Emerald Millwork, Inc. and Co-Chairperson Nancy Allen, Prudential Carolinas Realty for their leadership, dedication and the extraordinary amount of hours they spent organizing the Parade.

For more information on the Parade of Homes or the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem, e-mail andreapm@hbaws.org or call 336.768.5942.