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October 31, 2024

Minnesota Home & Design Events | November 2024

Calling all Parade of Homes fans! If you’re looking for something to do this month, check out these local home and design events near you.

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August 27, 2021

Why Buy New?

From picking the floor plan and finishes to choosing the neighborhood and homesite that speak to you, new construction homes open up a whole new set of possibilities and benefits for buyers. So, why buy new? We’re glad you asked!

August 23, 2021

Guide to Building Your New Home

So, you’re ready to head out and discover your next home, and you want to make sure you're prepared? Well, you’re in the right place! Touring the entries on the Parade of Homes is a hassle-free, low-pressure way to follow the work of builders and see the latest in housing options available to you. Before you get started, take a look at these tips to help guide you on your home search.

August 23, 2021

Dream Homes Featured on the Fall Parade of Homes & Remodelers Showcase

These seven stunning homes on the 2021 Fall Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase have been hand-selected by our Housing First Minnesota Foundation as this fall’s Dream Homes.

Four breathtaking new homes from Custom One Homes, Zawadski Homes, Inc., Pebble Creek Custom Homes, and Homes by Tradition, LLC will leave you in awe. And the final weekend of the tour, don’t miss the three incredible Remodeled Dream Homes from Fox Homes, LLC, Highmark Builders, Inc., and Sustainable 9 Design + Build.

Your $5 tax-deductible entry fee to each of these five homes will go to support the work of the Housing First Minnesota Foundation building and renovating transitional housing facilities for Minnesota’s homeless, veterans, and others in need. Learn more about the Foundation and purchase your tickets in advance here. >>

August 6, 2021

Fall 2021 | Calendar of Events

Don’t miss these special events put on by select builders and remodelers during the 2021 fall tour! These free events will introduce you to the teams behind the homes on the tour, the latest design trends, and much more.

August 10, 2018

Four Dream Homes Featured on the Fall Parade of Homes

There’s no shortage of incredible residences on the Parade of Homes, but these four amazing homes have been selected by our BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation as this fall’s Dream Homes. These four beauties from Homes By Tradition, Highmark Builders, Carl M. Hansen Companies and Trestle Homes will leave you in awe. Plus, a $5 tax-deductible entry fee to each of these four homes will go to the BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation to support their mission of building and remodeling homes and facilities for veterans and the homeless.

And stay tuned for more details on our two Dream Remodeled Homes, open the final weekend of the tour during the Remodelers Showcase!

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