Spring Parade of Homes showcases the best from Rodrock Development

Spring has sprung, and everywhere fresh, new starts abound. Among them? Kansas City’s 53rd annual Spring Parade of Homes, wherein some 340 new homes, spread throughout all eight metropolitan-area counties, are primed and ready so attendees can see the latest in homebuilding. Starting today through May 10, these gorgeous abodes are open to the public for free tours from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Rodrock Development is beyond thrilled for this year’s Spring Parade, thanks to an all-time-high 10 communities showcasing an incredible 22 models, ranging from single-family homes to maintenance-provided villas. This is truly an ideal time to explore the very best Rodrock Developments has to offer, with homes in Grey Oaks in Shawnee; Southwick on the Lake in Stilwell; Greens of Chapel Creek in Shawnee; Cottages at Woodridge in Overland Park; and Grayson Place, Forest View, Stonebridge Meadows, Stonebridge Village, Stonebridge Trails and Stonebridge Park in Olathe.

With a variety of floor plans and price points starting in the $260,000s, there’s truly something for everyone. And as with all Rodrock Developments, each community is thoughtfully planned, laden with amenities and built to the exacting standards for which Darol Rodrock has been renowned for more than 35 years. With new inventory, new floor plans and quality builders, even the most discriminating buyer will be impressed by the “Rodrock difference.”

“As Realtors, it’s reassuring to know that when we take a client to a Rodrock community, we’re confident that the subdivision is a first-class development,” said Ron and Lee Ann Yartz of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Kansas City Homes.

“Rodrock communities have the extra amenities that buyers really like, including paths for walking, biking and jogging, green spaces, pools, clubhouses, play areas, attractive entrance monuments and more. Common areas are always well designed and maintained. And only the best builders in Kansas City are invited to build in Rodrock Developments.”

Among the builders Parade-goers will see include James Engle Custom Homes Inc., Chris George Homes, Robert A. Washam Construction Inc., New Mark Homes, First Choice Builder and more. And each of these hand-selected builders showcases the very latest in homebuilding, including open floor plans, thoughtfully planned kitchen layouts, spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, breathtaking outdoor living areas and gathering spaces for families of all sizes.

This last point is of great importance, because Rodrock Developments are uniquely designed for families of all shapes and sizes.

“Many Rodrock subdivisions include an elementary school, which provides convenience and safety for residents because their children do not need to leave the subdivision to attend school,” said Ron and Lee Ann Yartz. “And the sales agents are professional and well informed, and they are always accommodating to fellow real estate agents. It’s always a pleasure to bring our clients to a Rodrock community.”

Importantly, all of the homes in Rodrock communities are marketed by Rodrock & Associates, Realtors, agents with exceptional experience in selling new homes. Whether buyers are looking for immediate move-in availability, wishing for walkout or daylight lots, or scouting for a woodland view or acreage zoned for horses, Rodrock and its agents deliver.

Another exciting development that this Parade will help showcase is the expansion of maintenance-provided villas and townhomes available in three Rodrock communities: Stonebridge Village and Grayson Place, both in Olathe and the Cottages at Woodridge in Overland Park. Each of these communities boasts distinctive home styles to meet any taste, and for a low monthly fee, all maintenance is seen to, including exterior upkeep, lawn mowing, edging, fertilization, snow removal on streets, driveways and sidewalks — giving homeowners both time and freedom.

Be it a home on a quiet cul-de-sac, a lot overlooking the rolling greens of a pristine golf course, a home that welcomes your equine friends or simply a villa that offers you the welcome freedom from yard work, Rodrock Developments have something truly substantial to show you on the Spring Parade of Homes.

“Getting out on the Parade is so important because it’s a way to educate yourself not only on floor plans but on all the potential our neighborhoods possess,” said Brenda Sanders, president of Rodrock & Associates, Realtors. “Things have changed quite a bit in the last few years for the better. These communities are carefully planned and boast all the extra amenities that make life such a joy. It’s a great time for buyers to get out there. Visit and see why more than 30,000 people have chosen to live in a Rodrock community.”

For information, visit Rodrock.com.

This story was originally published April 24, 2015 at 7:00 PM with the headline "Spring Parade of Homes showcases the best from Rodrock Development."