WTHBA 2010 Parade of Homes, June 5-20, 2010

Our 2010 Parade home is at 6304 76th Street in the Bacon Crest subdivision.

As are all of our homes, this home is Energy StarTM certified and offers higher performance coupled with sensible luxuries.

4 Bedrooms / 3&1/2 Baths / Over-sized 2 car garage;    approximately 2712 sq ft;     $315,000

The open layout of the kitchen, dining, office nook, and living areas lend a family oriented quality to the center of the home. Amenities include: a luxurious master bath with walk-in shower; recirculating hot water; stone/brick exterior; casement windows; structured wiring; security alarm; stainless appliances; a high efficiency direct-vent gas fireplace; generous amounts of granite/laminate/tile and storage; seven foot cedar fence; and a large outdoor living area with a gas grill.

The first year's average monthly heating and cooling costs are guaranteed to to be $80, or less. (based on standard operating conditions and current electric and gas rates)

To exceed Energy StarTM requirements we have selected:

* Thermo DynamicTM foam insulation and tightly sealed construction to control air infiltration

* Sealed ducts located in conditioned space to improve the performance the HVAC system.

* A 14 SEER air conditioner teamed up with an efficient 92% furnace

* Energy saving fluorescent and LED lighting

* Low-E windows that keep heat in during the winter and out during the summer

* DuPont ThermaWrapTM radiant barrier house wrap that helps control home temperatures

* A programmable thermostat to reduce energy use

* An AO Smith VertexTM Power-Vent gas water heater boosting 90% thermal efficiency

* Energy Star® refrigerator, washer and dishwasher

* West Texas SmartScape® landscaping to reduce outside water usage