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HBA Announces Date, Location of 2014 Parade of Homes™

The Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Austin has selected Texas Icon Willie Nelson's Tierra Vista in Spicewood as the site of the 59th Annual 2014 Parade of Homes™.

Tierra Vista is a living paradise where natural beauty is abundant and accessible. Surrounded by dramatic lake views, wooded hills, stunning vistas and fascinating wildlife, Tierra Vista exemplifies the unique charm of Texas' Hill Country. The casual elegance of this small, gated community invites you to relax, recharge and reconnect with the things that matter most. Homeowners can enjoy the great outdoors or sit back and admire its wonders. Located just 11 miles west of Lakeway and the new Hill Country Galleria off Pace Bend Road, Tierra Vista is easily accessible yet pleasantly secluded.

Tierra Vista encompasses the following:

Community: 7 hilltops, each surrounded by valleys dedicated as preserved areas.
Phase One: 41 estate-sized lots on a 63-acre hilltop with stunning views of the Pedernales River and the Texas Hill Country. Lots range in size from 1 acre to 2.6 acres and are served by underground utilities (including water).
Amenities: Recreation on area lakes, access to neighboring country clubs, a private marina, local wineries and area shopping in nearby Austin, Lakeway and Marble Falls.
Custom Homes: Protective covenants ensure lasting value and include: a minimum of 3,000 sqft.; exteriors with at least 75% masonry; and tile and/or metal roofing.
Tierra Vista is located within the excellent Lake Travis Independent School District, specifically in the attendance zones of Bee Cave Elementary, Lake Travis Middle School and Lake Travis High School.

The 59th Annual Parade of Homes™ will kick off on Thursday, February 13 with a Preview Party from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. It will open to the public on Saturday, February 15, 2014 and run through Sunday, March 2, 2014 (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). Hours will be from 11:00am until dusk. A special "Chef's Night" will be held on Thursday, February 20 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

The Parade of Homes™ is an excellent opportunity for participating builders to showcase the best they have to offer to the home buying public and the regional real estate community. The newest trends in construction, building design, interior decor and landscaping are included in each of these very special homes.

HBA Welcomes New Builder to 2012 Parade of Homes™

The Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Austin has added a sixth builder for the upcoming 2012 Parade of Homes™ at The Overlook Estates near Oak Hill, Hennessee Custom Homes.

“Hennessee Custom Homes is excited to be joining up with the 2012 Parade of Homes,” says Kevin Hennesse, owner of Hennesee Custom Homes. “There are six very impressive homes now in the final stages of construction at The Overlook and it represents a great opportunity,” he said. Hennessee has built homes primarily in the Wimberly area and the Greater Austin Parade will allow visitors a chance to see new trends and exciting designs in an area that offers grand vistas into the Hill Country.

This year’s Parade of Homes™ will take place from October 27 through November 11 at The Overlook Estates. The homes are priced from the low $700’s to more than $900,000. All will be custom designs including Texas Hill Country, Craftsman, Soft Contemporary and Ultra-Modern, specially drawn for the 58th Annual Parade of Homes™.

The five other participating builders are Dillon Custom Homes, Enertech Builders, JKD Builder, PGM Design + Build and Pillar Custom Homes, Inc..

The Parade of Homes™ is an excellent opportunity for participating builders to showcase the best they have to offer to the home buying public and the regional real estate community. The newest trends in construction, building design, interior decor and landscaping are included in each of these very special homes.

HBA Parade of Homes™ Announces New Website

Austin, TX (June 22, 2012) -- The Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Austin and five outstanding builders are now working on the upcoming 2012 Parade of Homes™ and the formal website for the event is now live at www.ParadeofHomesAustin.com. The website and the Parade of Homes Facebook Page will serve as the primary sources of news for the annual event with continual updates.

The Overlook Estates development is located just southwest of the Y at Oak Hill off of Circle Drive, just past the Thomas Springs Road intersection. The development features acreage lots with hill country views just 20 minutes from downtown Austin at pricing that hits a key move-up demographic with some of the region’s best private schools nearby.

The five participating builders are Michael Cohen with Pillar Custom Homes, Inc., Greg Dillon with Dillon Custom Homes, Keith Durio with JKD Builder, Kerry Martin with Enertech Builders, Edgar Prats with PGM Design + Build and Hennessee Custom Homes.

Home Builders Announce Site for the 2012 Parade of Homes™

Five Builders Signed Up for the 58th Annual Event

Austin, TX (January 20, 2012) -- The Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Austin has selected “The Overlook Estates” in Southwest Austin as the site for its 58^th Annual Parade of Homes™. The five participating builders have closed on their lots and are working to draw plans. The builders are Michael Cohen with Pillar Custom Homes, Greg Dillon with Dillon Custom Homes, Keith Durio with JKD Builder, Kerry Martin with Enertech, and Edgar Prats with PGM.

This year’s Parade of Homes™ will take place from October 27 through November 11. The houses will be priced from the low $700,000 to more than $900,000. All will be custom designs specially drawn for the 58th Annual Parade of Homes™ including Texas Hill Country, Craftsman, Soft Contemporary and Ultra Modern.

The Overlook Estates development is located off of Circle Drive, just past the Thomas Springs Road intersection. The development features acreage lots with hill country views just 20 minutes from downtown Austin at pricing that hits a key move-up demographic with some of the region’s best private schools nearby.

The Parade of Homes™ Preview Party (for HBA members and invited guests) is scheduled for Thursday, October 25.

A Look Back at the 57th Annual HBA Parade of Homes™

The Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Austin set a new attendance record for a fall Parade of Homes^TM with its 57^th Annual Parade of Homes^TM that took place from October 16-31, 2010. More than 14,000 visitors toured seven custom homes during the event that took place at The Bluffs at Rough Hollow at Lakeway. Offering “attainable luxury by the lake”, the seven luxury homes spanned in size from 3,500 to 5,900 square feet, priced from the $750’s to $1.5 million. All seven homes in the event have been sold, making this Parade of Homes^TM the most successful fall parade in the history of the event.

The Parade of Homes^TM offered a diverse line-up of stunning designs from Tuscan to Hill Country contemporary constructed by Rostrata Builders, Stonewood Homes, VII Custom Homes, Jenkins Custom Homes, Master’s Touch Custom Homes, Triton Custom Homes and Zbranek Custom Homes. The builders were delighted with the interest they saw during the event. They reported that a number of people liked the diversity of trends and designs in the Parade of Homes^TM. Many visitors received first hand knowledge from the builders about their home designs which prompted some people to ask builders to help them with their next home.

“The numbers of visitors and positive feedback received by the builders during the Parade of Homes^TM was encouraging,” said Harry Savio, HBA Executive Vice President. “While it is still a cautious time for the general market, Austin continues to show hopeful signs. The combination of low interest rates as well as good material and labor costs has created a real opportunity for buyers seeking value in a new home,” he added.

The home tour symbolizes the “best of the best” for people looking for the latest in home design. For folks looking to buy, the home tour showcases some of the finest new homes for sale in the Austin area. Before the event started, a panel of private judges selected as Best Kitchen, Best Master Bath and Best Outdoor Living among many other award categories at this year’s Annual Parade of Homes™.

During the two weeks of the Parade of Homes^TM, visitors were also asked to vote on their favorite home and Master’s Touch Custom Homes won the “People’s Choice Award” for the 2010 Parade of Homes^TM. The 5,900 square foot Italian inspired masterpiece at 305 Bisset Court had earlier garnered top honors within the Parade of Homes for Best Architectural Design, Best Kitchen, Best Study, Best Media Room and the prestigious Best of Show award.

Built within a garden style setting, the home offered a massive hand-carved stone fireplace inspired by the Vanderbilt home in North Carolina. The kitchen was birthed from a French Revival theme with a large stone pizza oven set beneath a recessed wood ceiling with Italian glazed tin panels. Groin vault ceilings with Venetian stucco covering, a private courtyard and dome ceilings were just a few of the stylized features visitors loved about the home.

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