The weather cooperated and a great home show was held once again in Louisville, KY last week. Many Illinois members were on hand who stopped by our booth to visit and discuss issues they may be having or ideas to help the industry and walked off sporting orange & blue “Illinois” banners on their nametags. We heard from many vendors and exhibitors that it appeared Illinois was well represented at the event. The banners may have helped. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit and especially those who helped staff the booth during the show.
There were nearly 80 exhibitors and more than 40 completely decorated homes on display, an increase over previous years. Industry based seminars -- ranging from how to super charge your marketing efforts to understanding the pending appraisal and valuation rules -- were standing room only.
Byron Stroud, Director of Community Sales for Champion Homebuilders noted “Buyers are returning and choosing (additional) options again which is great for the industry as a whole."
