Scarcity of new homes cancels annual home tour


June 11, 2008 · Updated 1:49 PM 

  • 0
  • Print Story
  • Letter/Editor

Due to the lack of new homes available on the market, The Home Builders Association of Kitsap County has cancelled this year’s Parade of Homes.

The annual event, which was scheduled for Aug. 6-7, was started in the early 1980s to provide the public an opportunity to tour new and remodeled homes and meet builders, according to Art Castle, executive vice president of The Home Builders Association of Kitsap County.

The Parade of Homes not only allows the public to meet builders, but gives the public the opportunity to see builders’ work first-hand. Those touring remodeled and custom homes can speak face-to-face with the customer. Each year, 20 to 23 new homes are showcased.

When the event was started it

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please refer to our Terms of Use for full detail on participating on our site.

blog comments powered by Disqus