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Festival features new construction over two weekends
Wi th houses in short supply and home remodeling booming, more traffic than usual is expected at the Festival of Homes this weekend and next in Norman, Moore, south Oklahoma City and other points south.
The annual event is this weekend and again Aug. 7- 9 with 36 new houses open free to the public from 1 to 7 p.m.
Buyers and dreamers are welcome. “For many years, the Builders Association of South Central Oklahoma — BASCO — has presented a Festival of Homes as an opportunity for the area' s best builders to showcase new homes that meet every customer's needs, from those looking for their first starter home to those ready to finally build their dream home,” said Stephen Koranda, executive officer of BASCO. “Of course, some of the festival attendees aren't homebuyers at all.
“Many come out to see the latest homebuilding technology and trends to get inspired for remodeling or decorating their existing homes. BASCO's builders love showcasing their work for these festival-goers, as well.”
This year's festival will feature 36 homes ranging in size from about 1,650 square feet to luxury homes over 3,800 square feet, and ranging in price from about $230,000 to $750,000. Because of the coronavirus, masks are encouraged on the tour and will be provided at the Festival Show Home.
The Festival Show Home is at 2215 Kimball Drive in St. James Park addition, built by Cougar Homes with financing provided by Armstrong Bank. St. James Park is just south of E State Highway 9 and 24th Avenue SE. Cougar Homes, in business since 1995, is owned by Jon and Laura Horn and their daughter, Savannah Horn. Jon Horn is a