Tour FAQs

The Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase is a scattered-site tour of remodeled homes held in conjunction with the Parade of Homes, during the final weekend of the home tour event. During the Remodelers Showcase, members of Housing First Minnesota open dozens of remodeledhomes in Minnesota for people to tour for free.

Touring is always free, except for a few homes that are selected by the Housing First Minnesota Foundation as its Dream Homes, where a $5 entry fee required. The entry fee is paid at the door, and proceeds help the Foundation build and remodel homes for Minnesotans in need.

Stop by your local Holiday Stationstore or Kowalski’s Market to pick up your copy. Or, head to the Guidebooks page to flip through our e-guidebooks.

During scheduled home tour events, new homes are open Fridays-Sundays between 12-6PM. Remodeled homes are only open for three days, the final weekend of each tour.

Free, printed guidebooks are available beginning about two weeks prior to each tour in racks at regional Holiday Stationstores and Kowalski’s Markets. The guidebooks include information about all the homes on tour, plus interesting articles and an extensive style section showing off the latest design and décor. The guidebook is available at ParadeofHomes.org in e-magazine format, too.
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Or download the Parade of Homes App in the app store for all-in-one tour experience. Find all the tour details, save your favorite homes and builders, and plan your tour route all in the app.

And of course, ParadeofHomes.org is your online resource with everything in the guidebook plus many more filters and resources to make touring fun and easy; and to bring you valuable information year-round.

Each home on the tour will have directions listed within the online or print entry. You can also click the Apple Maps or Google Maps buttons to route directly from your location.

Nope! All Parade Homes will be open during tour hours. Just walk right in! (Note: a few select homes will be by appointment only but will be clearly marked in the guidebook and online.)
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Some model homes are staffed by sales agents throughout the week. If you’d like to visit a home outside of regular tour hours, check with the builder or community it’s located in to inquire about scheduling an appointment.

Anyone can tour! You don’t have to be in the market for a new home to stop by during tour hours.

The Parade of Homes is truly a celebration of homeownership that’s designedto showcase the benefits and value that owning your own home brings to thecommunity. We know most Minnesotans desire homeownership, and we believe people should have the information they need to make the best choices for their needs — and there’s no better way to discover all of your homeownership options than the Parade of Homes. Plus, there’s no better place to see the latest in trends and design than in real homes!

Each home on the tours is constructed or remodeled by a member of Housing First Minnesota, a trade organization representing area builders, remodelers, and industry suppliers. There are between 100-150 different builder and remodeler companies featured each tour.

All of the builders and remodelers with homes on the tour are easily searched online at ParadeofHomes.org in the Builder or Remodeler search. Filter your search to find the right fit for you and access their company website to research even more.

Yes! We host two Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase, and Artisan HomeTour events each year. Check our Dates & Hours page for upcoming event dates.

Each tour, the Housing First Minnesota Foundation hand-selects a few outstanding homes to feature as Dream Homes on the tour. These homes charge a $5 admission and help support the Foundation, our nonprofit arm that builds and remodels housing for Minnesotans in need. You can expect these unique homes to exhibit the highest level of craftsmanship, feature intricate design details, and inspire every visitor who walks through their doors.