Now Trending What we’re seeing this year from builders featured in the Parade of Homes
B Y KA RA P ITTM AN
t’s not every day you can jump in the car and go see more than 20 homes in the area to discover the latest trends and designs in homebuilding. But, luckily, I can and do! As a local Realtor and owner of Terra Nova Global Properties, I’ve been in the Durham, Orange and Chatham market selling homes for 20 years now. While most folks have to wait for the Parade of Homes every October, I make it my job to see homes nearly every day. I also help clients prep their homes for sale or give advice to friends for paint colors and cabinet choices. I’ve built and renovated nearly a dozen homes on the side and look forward to doing more in the future. But let me tell you, there’s something special about the Parade, which is organized by The Home Builders Association (HBA) of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties. Builders bring out their best – their best floor plans, their best subcontractors, their best designers,
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