McKinley Homes Mallard Model Captures the Gold Award in 2025 Tri-County Parade of Homes In Wake Forest, North Carolina
McKinley Homes, one of the fastest-growing home builders in the Southeast, is proud to announce that it has earned a Gold Award in the 2025 Tri-County Parade of Homes, hosted by the Franklin County Home Builders Association (HBA). The award-winning entry, the Mallard model, was showcased in McKinley’s Kinsley community in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Judging took place on October 3rd and awards were presented at a banquet on October 8th.
McKinley Homes’ Mallard model is a beautifully designed two-story townhome, offering 1,963 square feet of open, modern living space, featuring three spacious bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, and a two-car garage. The thoughtfully crafted layout includes an open-concept main level with an island kitchen, ideal for entertaining, as well as an upstairs master suite and flexible loft area, perfect for a home office or family lounge.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from the Franklin County HBA,” said Mary Mead, VP of Sales and Marketing at McKinley Homes. “The Mallard model reflects our dedication to delivering stylish, high-quality homes that meet the lifestyle needs of today’s homeowners. This Gold Award is a testament to our talented team and our ongoing commitment to excellence.”
For the full list of Tri-County Parade of Homes winners, visit the HBA of Franklin County’s website.
About Kinsley
With home prices from the low $300s, Kinsley is a lifestyle-focused master-planned community spanning 209 acres and offering 726 single-family homes and townhomes. Nestled among the towering pines and oaks of historic Wake Forest, this vibrant new neighborhood pays homage to the area’s rich history, incorporating a railroad theme throughout its signage, architectural details and community amenities.
Located just north of downtown Wake Forest and south of Youngsville, Kinsley provides residents with a quiet, rural atmosphere that’s still close to the charm and convenience of Wake Forest’s bustling downtown, known for its unique shops, restaurants and cultural venues. With easy access to major highways and proximity to the Triangle’s thriving job market, Kinsley offers the perfect balance of small-town comfort and modern connectivity, ideal for hybrid professionals and growing families.
The townhomes offered at Kinsley showcase both traditional and contemporary architecture, with inviting porches, covered entries and attached or detached one- and two-car garages. Homebuyers also take advantage of The McKinley Difference, a curated selection of premium features and finishes typically considered upgrades with other builders.
The community’s amenity-rich lifestyle includes seven pocket parks, multiple ponds, miles of walking and biking trails, and a railway station-themed clubhouse with a Junior Olympic pool. Designed to foster connection and recreation, Kinsley provides the ideal setting for outdoor gatherings within a beautiful natural landscape.
For more information, please visit https://www.mckinleyhomes.com/communities/kinsley/
About McKinley Homes
McKinley Homes US, LLC, is a land developer and builder based in Atlanta, GA, that specializes in real estate development and vertical construction. Founded in 2016, the McKinley Homes development and home building team has more than 45 years of experience completing more than 20,000 lots/homes and building various commercial and residential communities, including townhome and single-family subdivisions, office buildings, apartment complexes, and multi-family high-rises. McKinley Homes currently has projects in Atlanta, Alabama, New York, North Carolina, Houston, and Tennessee. With over 6,000 lots currently owned, McKinley is poised to continue its growth throughout the United States.