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09-06-2009, 03:35 PM
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Has anybody been to the 2009 Parade of Homes?
Has anyone gone to this week's parade of homes at TerraMont? Is it worth the time?
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09-06-2009, 05:23 PM
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We went this morning. There are some nice homes, but nothing too different from what you see at past POH. There were a couple builders we were unfamiliar with and they had some nice offerings. Lots of the same decor styles...we think there was only one house that didn't have dead animals all over the place. If that's your kind of style, then you'll probably love it. But its not ours and it got old really fast. We weren't sorry we went, but we weren't completely thrilled with everything either.
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09-06-2009, 08:13 PM
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Is there much focus on new technologies and building practices? How is the decorating and architecture? Conservative, or modern and young?
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09-06-2009, 08:18 PM
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I've been out there a total of 30 hours the last three days. Of course I've got one of them listed, so I'm working.
However, the homes this year are a little more livable than the past. Past Parades have some really over-the-top things that made for very unique homes, but some weren't good family homes. The views are absolutely amazing!! Similar to what you'd find in Austin. There are a few builders going a little more modern. It's not like the past where half of them had the same look.
There are some cool materials used. Especially in the flooring and counter tops. Lots of very nice outdoor areas as well.
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09-06-2009, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by TXRose
We went this morning. There are some nice homes, but nothing too different from what you see at past POH. There were a couple builders we were unfamiliar with and they had some nice offerings. Lots of the same decor styles...we think there was only one house that didn't have dead animals all over the place. If that's your kind of style, then you'll probably love it. But its not ours and it got old really fast. We weren't sorry we went, but we weren't completely thrilled with everything either.
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Out of curiosity, which was your favorite? |
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09-06-2009, 08:22 PM
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I have tickets and will probably go tomorrow. Glad to hear that there is more variety this year. Do you recommend parking at the site or taking the shuttle from the church?
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09-06-2009, 08:28 PM
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I have tickets and will probably go tomorrow. Glad to hear that there is more variety this year. Do you recommend parking at the site or taking the shuttle from the church?
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Shuttle. Definitely. The only onsite parking is about a 1/2 mile uphill walk! |
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09-06-2009, 11:05 PM
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Shuttle. Definitely. The only onsite parking is about a 1/2 mile uphill walk!
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The shuttle it will be for us, then. Thanks! 
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09-06-2009, 11:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kevcrawford
I've been out there a total of 30 hours the last three days. Of course I've got one of them listed, so I'm working.
However, the homes this year are a little more livable than the past. Past Parades have some really over-the-top things that made for very unique homes, but some weren't good family homes. The views are absolutely amazing!! Similar to what you'd find in Austin. There are a few builders going a little more modern. It's not like the past where half of them had the same look.
There are some cool materials used. Especially in the flooring and counter tops. Lots of very nice outdoor areas as well.
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That's good to know, Kev. There was only one last year that I thought was practical enough to be a "home". The others were definitely innovative but a couple were almost silly. I hope my schedule allows me to go this week....and the weather could cool off a little too!  |
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09-07-2009, 06:59 AM
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Yeah...some of them are still for sale from last year too. Mostly due to the neighborhood being where it's at and some of the floorplans not being functional.
Luckily the weather's been pretty nice compared to the last few years. Overcast for most of the days. They set up a lot of huge portable fans along the Parade too.
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