A ffordable, ranch-style houses are the name of the game this year as participating builders put the finishing touches on their offerings for the 1999 Parade of Homes. The original plan did not include style in its criteria, according to Linda McGuire, executive director of the Home Builders Association.
Ranches are very popular right now.
Dan Younker, vice president of the Home Builders Association and Parade of Homes committee chairman, noted that the abundance of ranch houses could have partially resulted from the price range sought by the committee this year. But we couldn't sell it. And on Country Lane, to stay in that price range, you almost have to build a ranch. Participating builders this year include Ratliff Custom Homes, Riceland Homes, Wayne Riggenbach Custom Homes, Dave Schlabach Custom Homes, and L.R. Winn Construction. Mike Schenk photo McGuire expressed confidence in the committee's choices in builders, noting that all are members of the Home Builders Association.