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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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January 18, 2024

2024 Home Tour Dates

In 2023, we celebrated our 75th anniversary of the Parade of Homes and our 10th anniversary of the Artisan Home Tour, AND we launched a second Artisan Home Tour in the fall. Our home tours are a long-loved tradition by many Minnesotans and have continuously grown in popularity amongst homebuyers and home enthusiasts alike. As the largest and longest-running Parade of Homes in the nation, we're proud to continue our legacy of top-tier home tours in 2024 and beyond. This year, we've got a few changes coming your way!

January 2, 2024

New Year, New Home: Resolutions That Will Refresh Your Space

The wind is blowing, the snow is falling, and no one wants to leave the house. You know what that means? It’s time for some winter cleaning and organization projects! As you develop your New Year’s resolutions this year, take a moment to think about a few ways that you can make your home even better than it already is. If you’re not sure what to do, here are a few ideas of projects to tackle in the upcoming months.

December 15, 2023

Decorating for the Holidays with Heather Fox

We got a sneak peek inside the home of Heather Fox—realtor and designer with Fox Homes and Foxwell—to see how she decorates for the holidays. Take some inspiration from her subtle swaps and creative flairs to recreate a festive look in your own home!

November 13, 2023

Maintaining an Organized Home

A pile of cords on the kitchen table. That stack of forgotten birthday cards on the desk. The dog toys scattered across the living room floor. Sound familiar? As much as you love your home, it can be difficult to keep everything neat and organized with a busy schedule. With these simple tips, you can transform the chaos into a calm and clutter-free space.

September 26, 2023

Creating a Dreamy Bedroom Retreat

Bedrooms set the tone as you begin and end each day. Regardless of whether you seek a light and bright haven to unwind after a hectic day or desire a dark and dreamy escape to cozy up inside, creating a luxurious bedroom is an expression of self-love and -care that everyone deserves.

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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