2008 Parade Of Homes Comes To Fort Smith

Mortgage loans seem tough to come by for almost everyone these days, leaving many houses on the market.

In hopes of lending a hand, the $700 billion bailout by Congress brings a new plan to the housing market.

Even in tough times, some buyers and sellers are getting creative and looking for ways to cut costs.

The 2008 Parade of Homes is under way and will last until Oct. 19. The brand new, energy efficient homes come with many money-saving features.

Model homes include the newest technology for heating and cooling. The money saved with these new efficient homes could cut electric bills in half a feature that may entice homeowners to buy during a slumping time.