The 49th Annual Parade of Homes will kick off here in Raleigh-Wake County this Saturday October 4th. This is a tour of new homes featured by local builders that feature the newest design trends in the builder industry. The homes are judged and awards are given at a dinner later in the month hosted by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. This is one of the largest events like this in the Country. You can see all the homes that will be feature on the Parade of Homes website.
In addition to the Parade homes, there are many resale homes that will be offering an Open House during the Parade of Homes hours. These existing homes offer some of the same great features as the new builds but can often be found in a more established neighborhood or more centrally located to some of the amenaties that Buyers are asking for in the Triangle.
Here are a few Open Houses that you will want to add to your home tour and visit during the 49th Annual Parade of Homes in Raleigh-Wake County NC.
Saturday October 11th-Open 2-5 
Subdivision: Glenwood North Townhomes
Location, location, location. This spacious Townhome located in Glenwood North is close to both Crabtree Valley Mall and Brier Creek Shopping Area. This beautifully staged home offers the homewoner a floorplan that is open and loaded with upgrades Features include a Gourmet Kitchen with 42" cabinetry and the trending Stainless Steel Appliances. You will be taken by the gleaming hardwood floors when you enter and notice the updated lighting throughout. Upstairs you'll find a very large Master Bedroom with a valuted ceiling and a Master Bathroom featurin a large garden tub. There is a second large bedroom upstairs that has it's own private bath, perfect for a growing family or a roomate situation. When you make your way to the finished daylight basement you will fall in love with this great space, it can be set up as a 3rd Bedroom with it's two closets and it's own private full bathroom. This daylight basement features a corner fireplace and walk out to the private patio. For someone that does not need a third bedroom this is a perfect for either an Office or Den, it is ready for you to make it your own! This home is just minutes away from both 440 and 540 offering you easy access to all corners of the Triangle.
Sunday October 12th
-Open 1-3
Subdivision: Brightleaf at the Park
1705 Woodsdale Drive Durham, NC
A Home with a VIEW! This Energy Star Home offers so many of the custom features that Homeowners are looking for. The uttility bills are rediculously low year round. You will be taken by the beautiful wooded view out the back windows of the home. The view is going to be amplified in a few weeks as the colors change for fall! This home has an open floor plan that features first floor hardwoods and an open kichen that boasts a center island with sink, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. There is both a breakfast nook and formal dining room and a first floor bedroom that is currently being used as an office but would make a wonderful guest suite. You will find four more bedrooms including the large Master Bedrrom on the second floor. The Master Bedroom has a spectacular view of the wooded backyard. The Master Spa is a retreat with a large soaking tub and seperate glass shower. One more flight of stairs up to visit the large finished bonus room or game room. This home has a contemporary feel and is a must see on your home tour. Conveniently located off of 70 and close to Brier Creek where you can visit all your favorite restaurants and shopping.
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Sunday October 12th 
-Open 2-5
Subdivision: Porto Fino
9920 San Remo Pl. Wake Forest, NC
Custom Designed Executive Home with upgrades throughout, including first floor hardwoods, first floor Master Bedroom, extra large Master Spa, Formal Dining with hardwood inlay, trey ceilings with backlight, a fireplace with custom built ins, a second fireplace in the keeping room, dual staircase with designer spindels and hardwood steps, a Chefs Dream Gourmet Kitchen that features lots of workspace on the granite countertops, island with dual sinks, designer cabinetry that has extra large storage spaces and sliders to keep all of your chef gear and a 5x8 walk in pantry. The private backyard is an amazing space for entertainng with a large patio and Pergola on the main level and a cozy deck off the Breakfast area. We could go on and on about this beautiful home and all that it has to offer so we invite you to come visit it in person and see for yourself! You could not build this home today for this price!
Visit our MLS Website to see other scheduled Open Houses this weekend!
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