2019 Parade of Homes Review: Another Year Illuminates Utah Valley Living
In June, nearly 35,000 bootie-clad people attended the Utah Valley Parade of Homes. On average, each ticket holder visited 11 of the 40 homes. In case you missed it, or didn’t make it to every artfully designed and decorated home, we’ve got you covered with this photo essay. Over the next 40 photos, we share […]
Speed of light: Capturing the parade homes for all to enjoy
Before guests trek their way through each Utah Valley Parade of Homes entry, photographer Heather Telford captures them in all their staged-to-perfection glory. Heather has been the official parade photographer for three years. Because most builders need every last second to finish their home, Heather’s job is done the week prior, or sometimes the opening […]
House host: How to plan a summer party for a few thousand friends in 33 locations
If the Utah Valley Parade of Homes had a grand marshal, it would be Amber Hutchings. As the director of events for the Utah Valley Home Builders Association, she is the mastermind behind it all. The event may only run for a couple weeks in June, but behind the scenes, Amber is managing the deadlines, […]
UVHBA Wolverine House – 2017
UVHBA Wolverine House, 627 South 1920 West, Orem The UVHBA partnered with South Haven Homes as the general contractor on the Wolverine House. South Haven Homes was founded in 2008 by Jeff Southard. South Haven has built multifamily homes and single family homes from Layton to Cedar City. Jeff has over 20 years of experience […]
Utah Valley Parade of Homes sets attendance record, names Judges Choice Award winners
The Utah Valley Parade of Homes had its most successful run during the 2016 Parade with more than 25,000 attendees touring the 40 custom-built homes. “Looking back on this incredible success, we feel so grateful for the hard work of our home builders, designers, sponsors and everyone who came together to work on the Parade,” said Utah […]