Welcome to the 26th Anniversary of Parade™ of Homes

Over the past 26 years, the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association has annually showcased this region’s finest homes.  This year’s Parade features 49 homes open for the public to view completely free of charge.  These featured homes boast the latest building trends, materials and products our builder and associate members’ collaboration bring to the marketplace.

The Parade of Homes™ is sponsored by the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association, the largest trade association east of I-95, which includes 900 member-firms employing 9,500 individuals in southeastern North Carolina.  Builders make up the heart of our association, but our membership also includes companies affiliated with the building industry, such as plumbers, closing attorneys, bankers, real estate brokers, engineers, interior designers, public relations firms, architects and landscapers.

In addition to the finest in new home construction, the Parade of Homes™ highlights the unique lifestyle experienced by those of us fortunate enough to call this area home.  Voted “2011 Best Towns” by Outside Magazine, touting Wilmington as the “next big thing”, our pristine beaches, world-class golf courses, beautiful river, thriving arts community and outstanding shopping and dining make this region one of the most desirable places to live in the country.  We are proud to feature these unique amenities through our Parade, which attracts large numbers of potential residents and second home buyers to our area each year.

We are also proud of the role residential and commercial builders play in making home ownership possible for everyone, despite the challenging economy.  Our members prove they are master craftsmen by using the latest products, techniques and utmost care in building their homes.  The Parade of Homes™ provides you with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to tour new homes, see the latest technology for yourself and get building and remodeling ideas for your own home.  Take your time while touring the featured homes to marvel at the exceptional workmanship.  Whether you are a long-time resident or a first-time visitor of this beautiful area, our Parade has something that will catch your eye.

The 26th Annual Parade of Homes™ showcases the latest building trends, such as the smaller, more compact home – which utilizes every space and leaves nothing to waste.  And “green building” – these energy-efficient technologies that will save you money on your monthly utility bills.  All these trends and many others can be seen in the wide variety of homes featured this year.  Come see what 26 years of showcasing our exceptional building has to offer and make your real estate dreams a reality!

I want to sincerely thank the many committee members who volunteered their time planning and coordinating this year’s Parade of Homes™.  Thank you also to our many sponsors who every year, make this event possible.

But we especially want to thank you for celebrating the 26th Annual of our Parade of Homes™ with us.  Enjoy your tour!

Deans Hackney
President, Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association