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

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

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

4/3&1/2/2;    approximately 2712 sq ft;    expected price, $300,000

The open layout of the kitchen, dining, office nook, and living areas will lend a family oriented quality to the center of the home. Amenities to 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.

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 properly sized 14 SEER air conditioner teamed up with an efficient 92% furnace

* Energy saving fluorescent 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 and dishwasher

* West Texas SmartScape® landscaping to reduce outside water usage