There was an interesting story in the Coeur d'Alene Press this morning.  The biggest showcase of homes in the region will go on as scheduled, even as the sales of new homes remain slow. 

In spite of hard times in the construction industry, five builders have already signed on ~ with some building multiple houses.  It is expected that the final number of homes in the Parade will meet last year's 15.

Sponsored by the North Idaho Building Contractors Association and scheduled for August 7-9 and 14-16, the Parade will showcase the normal high-end custom homes, but also offer homes for those with smaller budgets.

Aspen Homes  owner Todd Stam is planning to showcase three homes this year, a "step-up" house in the low $200,000s, another just over $300,000 and one he calls the big mac daddy in the $700,000 range. 

This seems like a good place to mention that I am a specialist in new construction sales, and I'm proud of earning my CSP professional designation. I became certified through the National Association of Home Builders several years ago while representing a custom luxury home builder.  I learned much through training and experience that directly benefits my clients ~ whether they are a builder, or a buyer.  Call me if there is anything I can do to help you maneuver successfully through the home building maze!

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Janna Rankin Scharf, AB, GRI, CSP, CNS, CLHMS  208.651.9700  NorthIdahoJanna@gmail.com