More on the homes courtesy of David Cole of the Coeur d'Alene Press, in an article dated Aug. 19, 2010:

From "Parade of Homes marches on"

"The Beachwood is a two-story, 3,700-square-foot home that has four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. The Spokane River runs behind the home, located at 3866 Shoreview Lane, in Coeur d'Alene. It's listed at $1.47 million.

Eric Hedlund is the architect and Monarch Development is the general contractor. It was finished in January. Suzan Helmhout of Century 21 Beutler and Associates is the listing agent, said Anderson.

Home highlights include dual marble master bathroom suites, a gourmet kitchen, and oversized bedrooms with private bathrooms.

"It's a great plan for river-view lots," she said. "It maximizes the view (of the water) on a narrow lot."

She said Monarch Development selected this home for the event because the company wanted to showcase one of its high-end homes. Also, she said the company wanted the public to know that it's building in Rivers Edge.

The Tanglewood is a 2,200-square-foot Northwest-style home with three-plus bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The home, located at 11445 Riata Road, in Rocking R Ranch in Hayden, is being listed for $336,000.

"It's at a very popular price point right now," Anderson said. "We like to build in every price range."

The outside features exterior timbers and stone wainscot. Inside, the home has a stone fireplace and bamboo flooring. The kitchen has alder cabinets and moveable island, stainless appliances, and granite tops. The master bathroom has marble, travertine and tile with a corner tub and walk-in shower, along with dual sinks.

Mark Latham is the architect and Monarch Development completed construction on the home earlier this month.

Bret Minzghor and Jim Fox of Windermere are the listing agents, Anderson said.

She said Monarch Development, which has four employees, is building or has completed six homes this year. It has immediate plans for two more.

She said Monarch Development launched a new division this month that's planning a subdivision to be called Crimson King, near Highway 41 and Mullan Avenue. Homes there will start at $160,000, she said."

Read the complete story courtesy of The Coeur d'Alene Press. Thanks again to David Cole and The Press for the coverage!