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Coloring Contest and Childrens’ Book Enhance Spring Parade of Homes for Kids

ROSEVILLE, MINN. (February 9, 2015) — While home shopping is definitely an adult activity, families with children aren’t left out of this Spring’s Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase. A fun coloring contest and downloadable childrens’ book will keep kids occupied, with contest winners getting an invitation to a Spring…

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2015 SPRING PARADE OF HOMES OPENS FEBRUARY 28

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities will open over 400 new homes and over 60 remodeled homes in this Spring’s Parade of Homes℠ and Remodelers Showcase® events. In its 67th year, the new home tour runs February 28–March 29th, and in its 27th year, the Remodelers Showcase will be…

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Fall 2014 Parade of Homes Opens September 6th with an Outdoor Focus

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the 66th annual Fall Parade of Homes. New homes all across the extended metro region are open September 6th through 28th, 2014, Thursdays through Sundays, from noon to 6:00 pm. The Parade of Homes continues to offer…

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Facts About the Fall 2014 Parade of Homes

• The 66th Annual Fall Parade of Homes is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). • The tour runs from September 6th through the 28th, with 392 new homes open Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 6:00 pm. • All the homes are free to…

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Fall 2014 Parade of Homes Features Outdoor Living

Even in Minnesota, new homebuyers are looking to add unique and comfortable outdoor rooms and landscaped spaces when they build. From outdoor kitchens to fireplaces and fire pits; patios to water features, outdoor living hardscapes have become de rigueur for new homes at almost every price point. The Parade of…

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Our Guidebook Cover Family’s Trans-Atlantic New Home Building Experience

This empty nester couple from South Africa graces our cover and shares their home building experience with Parade of Homes Guidebook readers. Building Halfway Across the World Johan and Sophia broke ground on their townhouse in Woodbury’s Dancing Waters Development in December 2013. With fresh snow on the ground and…

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Four Dream Homes in the 2014 Fall Parade of Homes Benefit BATC Foundation

During the Parade of Homes, the public has an opportunity to help area families in need when they visit the BATC Foundation Dream Homes. During this event, visitors can tour four very special Dream Homes. All visitors to the Dream Homes are asked to pay a tax-deductible $5.00 admission fee…

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Fall 2014 Parade of Homes Features Artisan Style Section

The Parade of Homes has long been a great resource for people to find the latest trends in design, products, materials and finishes for homes. And this summer’s Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes was no exception. These high-end, Artisan Homes each demonstrated a host of interesting new…

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Fall 2014 Parade of Homes Opens September 6

Media Alert The 66th Fall Parade of Homes, presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities, will open for touring September 6, 2014. The builders participating in the tour welcome area families looking for new homes, but also anyone interested in seeing the latest trends in home building. As…

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