‘Wow’ Houses on Steroids: Home Builders Strut their Stuff at 2013 Expo

Urbandale is again hosting the Des Moines Home Builders Association’s showcase of homes, this year at Bent Creek Estates.

The 10-day expo starts this weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and continues July 18-21 and July 25-28. It’s the 38th year for the tour of homes sponsored by the Johnston-based Des Moines Home Builder’s Association. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased on site.

Builders from around the metro have designed and constructed showcase homes, including two that list for $1 million or more – both built by Urbandale companies.

Home Show Expo 2013 features the following builders:

Barnett Construction & Development, West Des Moines, 15405 Plum Drive, $699,900

Frampton Homes, Grimes, 15409 Plum Drive, $684,900

K&V Homes, Grimes, 15501 Plum Drive, $799,900

Trinity Homes, West Des Moines, 15505 Plum Drive, $775,000

Genesis Homes of Iowa, Waukee, 15509 Plum Drive, $599,900

Ironcrest Homes, Altoona, 15508 Plum Drive, $799,900

Arko’s Custom Homes, Urbandale, 4714 155th Court, $1 million

KRM Development, Urbandale, 4710 155th Court, $575,000

Ironwood Homes, West Des Moines, 4700 155th Court, $965,000

KRM Development, 4701 155th Court, $1,049,000

Tyler Homes, Altoona, 4715 155th Court, $675,000

Hours and additional information are available on the Home Builders Association web site.

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