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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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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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Builders Association of the Twin Cities Launches New High-End Home Tour

Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes Opens June 7th, 2014 The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) has added a new, ticketed home tour to its portfolio of Parade of Homes properties. Named the Artisan Home Tour, the event features 25 artisan-quality homes open to tour June 7-15,…

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