Located just a short drive from Saint Paul, Woodbury, MN, offers a blend of suburban charm and urban convenience. This vibrant city has grown into one of the most desirable places to live in the Twin Cities metro area, known for its excellent schools, lush parks, and a strong sense of community. Whether you're visiting for a day or considering making Woodbury your home, this guide will help you explore the best of what the city has to offer. Discover all the things that make Woodbury a standout destination below!
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There’s no shortage of incredible residences on the Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase, but these six stunning homes have been hand-selected by our Housing First Minnesota Foundation as this fall’s Dream Homes and Remodeled Dream Homes.
Four incredible new homes from Sustainable 9 Design + Build, Swanson Homes, Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, and Highmark Builders will leave you in awe. And the final weekend of the tour, don’t miss the two stunning Remodeled Dream Homes from Awad & Koontz Architects Builders and Sustainable 9 Design + Build. Your $5 tax-deductible entry fee to each of these six 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.
Don’t miss these Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase special events put on by select builders and remodelers during the 2020 fall tour! These free events will introduce you to the people behind the homes on the tour, the latest design trends, and much more. Join us to learn how to find your dream home or remodel your current house.
Since 1968, Housing First Minnesota has presented the Reggie Award℠, which recognizes excellence in design and construction of homes in the Parade of Homes. The Trillium Awards honor the associates and trade partners for their collaboration with these award-winning builders.
Don’t miss these virtual special events put on by select builders during the 2020 spring tour! These free events will introduce you to the builders behind the homes on the tour, the latest in home design, and much more. Check back often for updated events!
Eric and Katharine Nelson have loved living in the Highlands neighborhood of Edina ever since they first moved to the area in 2015. So when they had the opportunity to sell their home, they didn’t have to go far to find the perfect location for their new build—down the block, to be exact.
Taking inspiration from their cabin up north, Candy and Stephen bring a cozy atmosphere to their new home in Stillwater’s Miller Farms development.
Whether you’re a yogi, a weight-lifting enthusiast, or just want a space for the kids to shoot some hoops, a home gym or athletic court might be just what you need. If you don’t have a room for a larger dedicated gym space right now, there are many ways to create your own yoga corner or fitness nook in your home. And if you are thinking about adding a home gym to your next home, you’re in luck. Parade of Homes builders are pros at making sure your home fits your lifestyle just right. Here are home fitness room ideas to help you work up a sweat.
You’ve likely spent months pouring over every detail of your new construction home, but between cabinet choices, tile selections, and hardware hangups, have you thought about its curb appeal—a.k.a. the aesthetic your home presents to the outside world?
“The opportunity to make your home really unique is out front,” says Mallory Busacker, a real estate agent and director of marketing for BohLand Homes. “When someone asks you about a house in the neighborhood, the first thing you say—even if you’ve been in the house numerous times—is, ‘It’s the one with the gabled roof.’ It’s not only their first impression; it’s what they remember the home by.”
Here, builders, architects, realtors, and landscapers share their top tips for creating that “wow” factor from the outside in.
Amid high interest rates and a fluctuating economy, new construction homes can be a strong contender in any home search. Whether you're currently on the hunt for a new home or still on the fence, consider these benefits—straight from Minnesota homeowners who decided to buy new construction.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a new certification program for residential new construction: ENERGY STAR® NextGen Certified. This program is more than just a label; it is a vision for the future of housing in America and an opportunity for homebuilders and homebuyers to go beyond the status quo to embrace the highest standards of energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability. It is a way to build the homes that we need for tomorrow, today.
The 2024 Spring Parade of Homes Twin Cities is your chance to see the latest in new home construction from builders across Minnesota. Here are all the places the latest tour has been covered in the press.
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.
From bookshelves and writing desks to coffee carts and storage spaces, Twin Cities interior designers offer tips on decorating nooks throughout your home to make them feel more intentional.
Construction is widely recognized as one of the most male-dominated professions. But despite the underrepresentation of women in the trades, recent statistics indicate a growing trend of women entering the construction industry.
The Parade of Homes invites you to join us for special pop-up events throughout the Twin Cities that celebrate new construction and growing communities. There is something to keep everyone entertained — adults and kids alike! See you on the tour!
Pastry chef, best-selling cookbook author, Instagram phenom, and TV star Zoë François lives and works in her Minneapolis kitchen. "Work from home" has a bit of a different meaning for Zoë. Her singular kitchen, which sits in the rear of her Kenwood house, is not only the heart of the home, but her office. In a sense.
Ready to level up your closet game? We asked an expert at Scherer Custom Closets to share the best-kept secrets to crafting a well-organized, functional, and spacious closet. Angie Curd, a senior design consultant, gave us a few insights into designing the perfect walk-in closet.
Don’t miss these special events put on by select builders and remodelers during the 2024 spring tours, plus a few Parade of Homes pop-up events! These events will introduce you to the teams behind the homes on the tour, the latest design trends, and much more.
Your perfect dream home is here! This year, 6 new construction homes and 1 remodeled home were chosen for the Spring 2024 Dream Homes. The epitome of class and refinement, these gorgeous homes are the best place to find inspiration and current trends. Admission to each home is $5 at the door, and every penny supports the Housing First Minnesota Foundation in providing homes for veterans and other Minnesotans in need of homes.
