markets not affected by the slump in new home sales. While cities around the country have seen buyers practically vanish into thin air, Fayetteville’s real estate market has remained steady. In fact, three homes in the Gates Four neighborhood sold in the $400,000 price range in September. “The Parade of Homes was another successful event for (the Association) and
our community,” said Natalie Woodbury, the executive officer of the Home Builders Association of Fayetteville. “The goal of the Parade of Homes is to promote home ownership, educate people on the process and showcase the variety of homes available
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Many new homes in Fayetteville are loaded with amentities, extras and technology | By Kelly Twedell
uring the first two weekends in October local builders showcased 27 homes in neighborhoods throughout the community for the annual Parade of Homes, including the Habitat for Humanity home on Old Wilmington Road. The homes ranged in price from $149,950 in the Westgate neighborhood to upwards of $550,000 in Gates Four.
Fayetteville has gotten national attention in recent years for being one of the few
Luxe life | Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and architectural details appeared in many of the homes.
