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September 24, 2024

Your Guide to Woodbury, MN

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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September 16, 2019

What’s Your Design Style?

Whether you lean traditional or modern, or fall somewhere in between, there’s an architectural style to fit every aesthetic preference. Not sure if you’d feel more at home in an 1800s-inspired Victorian or a Craftsman reminiscent of 19th century structures? Here, Twin Cities builders break down the defining characteristics of eight trending designs in new construction.

September 11, 2019

Your Home, Your Way: Specialty Spaces

Building new gives you the ability to design specialty spaces in your home that help you enjoy the things you love. Whether that be a pet-friendly space to show your fur babies how much you love them, a thoughtfully placed home office to keep you productive, the ultimate recreation room for entertaining, or something else entirely, the options are limitless.

August 20, 2019

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

The selections are in, and you won’t want to miss the Fall 2019 Dream Homes! These are the homes that are ready to WOW you. The ones you’re pinning on Pinterest and ogling over in magazines. And they’re the perfect place to grab inspiration for your home. This year, there are five new homes and four remodeled homes hand-selected as Dream Homes. Plus, each time you visit a Dream Home, your $5 admission supports the BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation’s work as it builds and renovates transitional housing facilities for Minnesota’s homeless, veterans, and others in need.

August 9, 2019

Now Trending: Smart Home & Tech

From automation and voice control to real-time monitoring, today’s home technology has made incredible strides over the past decade, and even the last couple of years. “I believe [smart technology] is becoming the norm in newer homes these days,” says Kevin Clancy, system designer for Lelch Audio Video in St. Louis Park. “It doesn’t take away from the design of the space, and it adds a lot of convenience.” Ready to improve your home’s IQ? Read on for his roundup of what’s trending in residential tech.

July 29, 2019

Now Trending: Paint and Wallcoverings

Painting or papering the walls of your home is one of the simplest, most cost-effective changes to make when you’re craving a refresh of your spaces. And thanks to new techniques, materials, and designs, you are only limited by your imagination—or the height of your walls. “Now is the time to express yourself,” says Kathy Basil of Hirshfield’s. “There has never been a better variety.” Here, the manager of the Minneapolis family-owned design shop talks top trends that will add “wow” to your walls.

June 27, 2019

Now Trending: Kitchen Gadgets and Appliances

From nightly dinners to annual holiday parties, you and your family spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Make it a space you’re excited to step into every day with gadgets and appliances that help you work smarter, not harder, and infuse the heart of your home with a dose of personality.

June 18, 2019

Artisan Home Décor and Design Trends From Galleria

The 32 homes on the Artisan Home Tour are overflowing with design inspiration, so we know that after you finish touring, you'll be itching to incorporate some of the trends and styles into your home. That's why Galleria put together this decor guide to help you transform your home and bring the artisan styles you see on the tour into your own space! Find your favorite styles here, then shop the 11 home furnishing and decor options all under one roof at Galleria.

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!

Home Tips & Tricks
Technology
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. >>

Home Tours
August 22, 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.

Home Tips & Tricks
Home Tours
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.

Home Tours
August 5, 2021

Xfinity Flex

Brought to you by our 2021 Parade of Homes category sponsor, Xfinity.

Technology
August 3, 2021

Worth the Wait

A remodel 18 years in the making turns an outdated two-story into a modern, open-concept home in Minnetonka.

Home Tours
Real Stories
April 14, 2021

21 Parade Homes Win Spring Reggie Awards

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.

Home Tours
April 13, 2021

Mediterranean Meets Modern

When Dave Corkum and Julie Tauer bought their 1929 Mediterranean-style three-story in the Macalester-Groveland area of St. Paul in 2016, they acquired a home whose history preceded them. Affectionately referred to as the Donovan house in honor of the well-known owners who lived there for decades, Dave and Julie fell in love with the neighborhood and the 4,750-square-foot home’s early-20th-century charm.

Home Tours
Real Stories
April 6, 2021

Organization Overhaul

Whether you’re going through a remodel or just trying to clear the clutter, these seven organization tips from the pros will help you create a home that is more efficient and functional.

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March 11, 2021

A Room of Possibilities

Homeowners are getting creative with their “bonus” or “flex” rooms. Here’s how to make the most of your own multipurpose space.

Design
Home Tips & Tricks
March 9, 2021

2021 Spring Parade of Homes Press Coverage

Catch up on all the places the 2021 Spring Parade of Homes Twin Cities has been covered in the news.

Home Tours
February 23, 2021

The Movement to Grow Homeownership Opportunities

Homeownership is all of it. Home is a headquarters. Home is healing. Home is love.

Housing News
February 18, 2021

Location, Location, Location

For many, buying a home is one of the most important decisions a person can make. Finding the right home is not just a matter of falling in love with a floor plan. A homebuyer also is buying into a neighborhood, which might have a vibrant location—and correspondingly vibrant residents. Perhaps you’re looking for a neighborhood that is home to one of the best school districts in the state or features some key amenities that make many neighborhoods truly shine.

Home Tips & Tricks