Though this years Helena Building Industry Association Parade of Homes is showcasing five homes, down from nine last year, the builders are saying the market has recovered from the recession.

I think things are really doing well in Montana right now, Elaine Marcille, executive officer with the HBIA, said.

The homes in the parade range from houses for first-time buyers to dream homes, from values of $275,000 to $1 million,Marcillesaid.

There might only be five houses on the parade, but they are five really cool houses, she said.

This is the 22nd year Helena has hosted the Parade of Homes. The parade, which starts Friday and runs through Sunday, is an opportunity for community members to tour homes constructed by area builders and see their work.

Its a great opportunity for people to get to know a builder, Brian Beeson, president of the Helena Building Industry Association, said.

For Chris Purvis of Sierra Custom Homes, that opportunity to talk with community members translates into new customers every year.

Its a great time for people to get out and see whats new on the market and visit face to face with home builders, Purvis said.

He added that although hes heard national predictions of a potential bubble in the housing market, there is still a growing demand in Montana. Sierra, he said, is working on building 15 homes right now.

At this time were seeing a real growth spurt, Purvis said.

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Tampa, FL (PRWEB) September 11, 2014

A new article focuses on the growth of multi-generational families living together and how families are adjusting how they look at housing.

Pew Research Center reported that in 2012, 57 million Americans live in households with at least two adult generations. This number is double from what it was in 1980.

The housing market itself is responding, with home builders offering custom plans, double master suite home plans and other home modifications to suit the needs of these extended families.

The article additionally illustrates the differences in needs for multi-generational housing and compares renovating an existing home with new construction.

Extended families range from adult children moving back home after a life event to two families of the same generation deciding living together because it makes sense to them for financial or safety reasons. With assisted living costs on the rise, it often makes sense to move aging parents into the home and set up supportive care. Adult children may move in after a divorce or may move in for a shorter time as they look for employment after graduating from school. There are a growing number of reasons families choose to live with each other, and home builders and renovation companies must be not only up to the task, but understand the nuances of needs of different family situations.

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Baton Rouge, LA (PRWEB) September 10, 2014

House & Home Magazine recently announced fifteen winners of their seventh annual Design Awards. The competition invites area interior designers and decorators, architects, space planners and landscape architects and designers to submit their stand-out projects for recognition.

Level Homes is one of the Southeasts fastest growing private home builders and is the lead builder in Americana, a Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) located in Zachary, Louisiana, just minutes from Downtown Baton Rouge.

The homes, buildings, and surrounding environment of Americana are an inspired translation of the eclectic architecture, friendly streets and rich heritage that create the gentle easy lifestyle in this distinctively southern neighborhood. Homes in Americana start from the $280s.

Americanas model home received awards for Best Living Room Small, Best Keeping Room and Best Master Suite Small. Designer Becky Walker of The Design Studio in Baton Rouge created the model homes exceptional interior design.

We are extremely pleased with this recognition for Level Homes and for Becky, said Todd Waguespack, Managing Partner of Level Homes. It shows that providing homebuyers with high-quality construction and an array of design choices results in a custom look and feel thats also a great value.

Level Homes, also known as Level Construction and Development, has been building consumer-centric new homes since 2000. Having started as a Louisiana-based homebuilder, the company intends to be a top 10 builder in each new market it enters. Each Level Homes neighborhood is carefully planned to create communities that speak to the needs of todays homebuyer, taking into consideration price, design and functionality.

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