Don’t miss the 2008 BIA Parade of Homes

Building Industry Association of Central Ohio

The Parade of Homes - June 14 thru 29 - is located at the Village at Hannah Farms in Gahanna Ohio. The BIA has sponsored a tour of newly constructed homes since 1956. Plan to attend this great event to preview what’s new in home construction, decorating and landscaping trends.

Building a new home or remodeling an existing one

If you attend the parade you will be able to preview intriguing floor plans and new building materials, new designs to accommodate your lifestyle.

A decorators dream

There will be 7 homes featured in the 2008 parade. The interior of all of the homes will be professionally decorated. Visitors can take notes on the latest decorating trends, most popular paint colors, furniture and floor coverings.

Curb appeal plus

Builders know the importance of curb appeal it adds value to the home; it’s like the icing on a cake. Each home will be superbly landscaped. Last years backyard outdoor living spaces were spectacular. Especially popular were the double-sided fireplaces visible from both the interior and exterior of many homes.  I especially liked an outdoor wet bar under a covered porch of a carriage house. The covered porch sheltered a plasma TV and a ceiling fan that created a breeze which also kept the bugs away.

Awards are presented

Every year the parade houses are given awards for the best landscaping, interior design, architectural design, curb appeal and more. 2007 parade visitors voted for their favorite house and interior décor, both categories were awarded to Ashley Homes. Lisa Mets a female builder, her first year in the Parade of Homes, it was her attention to detail that made the difference. The awarding winning 6,300 square foot Country French multi-level home incorporated many cool features such as 3 laundry areas, finished lower level with Texas Hold ‘em-themed game room, a kids’ cove that was accessible only by ladders from the bedrooms, wrought-iron balusters, oversized furniture-style kitchen island, the master bedroom had a coffee bar, a mini refrigerator and a built-in coffee/cappuccino/hot chocolate machine, master loft/sitting room, custom 5×5 walk-in shower, spa tub, master closet the size of a bedroom with a stack washer/dryer and a built-in ironing station, energy efficient Nu-Wool insulation and so much more just too much to mention.

You could win a playhouse

This year BIA members will donate supplies and labor to build two playhouses which will be raffled off at the Parade. Every year the Nationwide Children’s Hospital TWIG auxiliary sells raffle tickets for a chance to win a playhouse. All the raffle sale proceeds are donated to Nationwide Children’s Hospital

BIA Foundation Home

Built by Tuckerman Home Group a Country French multi-level over 4,000 sq ft of gorgeous living space, with cool features such as lockers in the mudroom, a walk in pantry, rear first floor laundry along with many other amenities you must come to the parade to see. Each year the builder’s proceeds from the Foundation house sale are donated to Nationwide Children’s Hospital and other BIA Foundation charities.

Preview Party

It’s the very best party in town. The night before the Parade officially opens attendees have the opportunity to preview all the homes, enjoy yummy food and drinks provided by Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. All ticket sales proceeds of this evening event benefit the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation, BIA Foundation, and Housing Charities. This is one of my favorite Central Ohio charity events which I try to attend every year. To purchase Preview Party tickets you can call or stop by the BIA corporate office located at 495 Executive Campus Dr. Westerville Ohio 43082 – phone 614-891-0575.

What you will see at the Parade

Beautiful home sites professionally landscaped and decorated, awesome gourmet kitchens, 1st floor master bedrooms, lavish master bathrooms, wine cellars, computer and gaming areas, the first BIA “Green Home”, and extensive outside entertaining areas. All homes can be purchased – Price range $499,900 to $799,900.

Where: Gahanna Ohio

Village at Hannah Farms - Clark State Road and Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road.

When: June 14 thru June 29

Monday thru Saturday 12 noon to 9 pm
Sunday 12 noon to 6 pm

Ticket Purchase

At the Parade site $10 per person
Children under 12 free
Order on line or stop by the BIA corporate office

Free General Admission Parade Tickets

As a thank you for reading - Central Ohio Real Estate News
Please send me an e-mail request for your free ticket
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Karen.Gorski@RealLiving.com

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