ROSEVILLE, MINN. — Housing First Minnesota is proud to present the Spring 2022 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase which is designed to connect area homeowners with remodelers. The tour lets families see real remodeling projects and learn how remodeling can help them remain in their community when their homes no longer fit their needs.
This spring, visitors can tour 34 remodeled homes by 26 professional remodeling companies April 8-10 from 12-6 p.m. The public is welcome to tour all the homes free of charge, except for the Remodeled Dream Home that includes a $5 admission to support the Housing First Minnesota Foundation.
Guidebook Features All 34 Homes and More
The comprehensive magazine-style guidebook features photos, directions and descriptions for all the homes to help visitors plan their tour. Guidebooks are free and can be picked up at any area Holiday Stationstore. There are also a variety of interesting articles to read for inspiration and information.
Dream Home Benefits Housing First Minnesota’s Charitable Arm
A $5 admission from visitors who tour our Remodeled Dream Home helps the Housing First Minnesota Foundation build and remodel homes and facilities for those in need. There is also an option to purchase an all-access pass for the Dream Homes that allows visitors to tour each of the five new Dream Homes and the Remodeled Dream Home for a discounted price. All-access passes must be purchased online.
This spring’s Remodeled Dream Home is: #R24 by Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. in Edina.
Introducing the Parade of Homes First-Time Homebuyer $10K Giveaway
In our continued commitment to expanding the opportunity for homeownership for everyone, everywhere in our state, we’re proud to launch the Parade of Homes First-Time Homebuyer $10K Giveaway! First-time homebuyers who meet the giveaway qualifications can enter the $10K down payment giveaway now through April 10 to win $10,000 toward their first home.
For so many Minnesotans, the prospect of owning a home is tantalizingly close and within their means, but day-to-day expenses prevent them from saving enough to secure that initial down payment. Their dream of homeownership is just out of reach. To help these hardworking Minnesotans buy their very first home, the Housing First Minnesota and its Parade of Homes have launched this down payment assistance drawing and giveaway.
App & Website Make Touring Even Easier
The comprehensive website at www.ParadeofHomes.org makes planning a tour a breeze. The site includes all 34 remodeled projects easily searchable by location, remodeler and project type. Integrated company pages provide more information about each remodeling firm. And there’s a link to the guidebook in digital form. There’s also the Tour Planner which can combine new and remodeled tour homes, offers multiple tour routes and works directly from a mobile device.
A Parade of Homes app allows visitors to save favorite homes, map routes seamlessly, track home features in the Idea Book, and search builders and remodelers. The app is available under Parade of Homes Minnesota in both the App Store and Google Play store and includes all 34 remodeled homes on the Remodelers Showcase.
Projects of All Types
Bathroom and kitchen renovations remain the top two most popular projects on the tour, with 24 new kitchens, 16 new bathrooms and 15 main-level remodels. There are gorgeous new bedrooms, mudrooms, offices, exteriors, porches and decks to tour, all showing the latest in design, materials, products and construction techniques from the region’s best professional remodelers.
Remodeled Homes Located Across the Extended Metro Area
Much of the Twin Cities is represented in this spring’s Remodelers Showcase, with homes located in 20 cities across the metro region. Cities with the most homes are Minneapolis (7), Edina (4), and Inver Grove Heights (3).
The 2022 Spring Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase is sponsored by Marvin and LP Building Solutions.
