. Welch Construction builds amazing show-home for the 2009 Southern Utah Parade of Homes

marveled at this years parade of homes in St. George for several reasons. First of all, the United States was hit with one of the worst recessions in US history leaving the economy bleak and feeling poor. Homes sales and construction starts around the country slid to some of the worst numbers on record. Secondly, St. George was always that quiet city you only stopped in for gas or stayed the night while "just passing through". It seemed as though this quiet town would always stay a quiet town. In recent years, many of those passer-throughs started to retire and found themselves looking for warm weather while retaining an active lifestyle. This brought a lot of attention to the area as it is the perfect place for an active adult lifestyle. Regardless of how bad off the economy was, it seemed as though people started looking for a place to settle down and St George was the place to do it.

he Southern Utah Parade is never one to disappoint. Every year the builders show their magic and build a feast for the eyes. I had high expectations even in this down economy and was not let down. Here is how our tour went.

he St George Parade of Homes is currently under way in Southern Utah. If you are in the St. George area and didn't know this, here is a little secret. Split Rock Development group has opened up this contemporary home for show while the Parade of Home is underway. Here is a chance to bypass the crowds and see a truly amazing home.