Home tour: 3 must-see houses in Springboro and Franklin

The ideal way to start the search for your dream home is to take in the diversity of this year's offering of select new homes. Three such examples can be found in Springboro and Franklin during the 2017 Fall Parade of Homes, where the entries give a wonderful glimpse into the possibilities a home can offer. You'll see the best in appliances, flooring, window treatments, cabinetry and luxury features. Take it all in!

8198 Turning Leaf Crossing, Springboro (pictured above)

This elegant home sits on a 1.25-acre home site in the magnificent community. Featuring a beautiful ranch-style floor plan, it has a finished basement, five bedrooms, three full baths, two half-baths, and over 4800 sq. ft. The exterior is highlighted by craftsman-style gable brackets, eight-foot tall double arch doors, and a four-car garage. The kitchen features commercial grade appliances, craftsman-style wood beams and custom-built Amish cabinetry.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see the new floor plan grand opening in sync with this year’s Parade of Homes at Parkside Row. This home’s floor plan (the Hyde Park) is both state-of-the-art and unique. This maintenance-free community will free you up to do more playing and less yard work! Walkable to shops, restaurants and nearby Austin Landing interchange.

This beautiful four-bedroom-plus-loft, three-bath, 2500 sq. ft. ranch home features brick/stone and beaded siding, stunning gourmet kitchen, full basement, arched openings, stone gas fireplace and morning room. The owner’s suite boasts a deluxe master shower with double-sink vanity. The home is located in Franklin Township, Springboro school district.

No matter what your budget is, your dream home is just a visit away – and it's all free from the Home Builders Association of Dayton. The 2017 Fall Parade of Homes will showcase 21 stunning new homes throughout the Miami Valley. The homes of the Parade are open on Saturday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 22, from 1-5 p.m. each day. Click here to see the full listing of all the homes featured in the fall Parade.