THE 2011 Spring Parade of Homes officially opens at noon today and runs through Sunday, March 27.
Due to popular demand, the Spring Parade has expanded from its customary two weeks to three. There simply wasn't enough time to see all of the terrific new styles and designs in only two weeks. The Manitoba Home Builders' Association is proud to present 95 new homes on display for everyone to enjoy.
Show home hours are Monday through Thursday from 3 p.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon-6 p.m. Show homes are closed on Fridays except by prior appointment.
Sales staff are in each home, ready to explain its unique and special features. Ask about the various builders and suppliers. MHBA new home builders pride themselves on building the best new homes in Canada.
This year, 37 builders are featuring the finest new homes in 26 subdivisions. Both single-family detached homes and condominiums are on display. In addition to Winnipeg, there will be show homes in seven other cities and towns. Quality, choice and affordability are all key components for each new home.
The Spring Parade of Homes has something for everyone. If you're looking for that first new home, this is your opportunity to see the widest variety at one time. If you're considering selling your existing home for more space, less space, more yard, less yard, newer amenities and a different design, everything that you could possibly be looking for is featured at the Spring Parade.
If you missed the Parade magazine in your Winnipeg Free Press home delivery, it is available online at www.homebuilders.mb.ca or www.winnipegfreepress.com. You can also pick up a copy at any Steinbach Credit Union.
A special feature of the 2011 Spring Parade of Homes will be the interactive discussion occurring on Facebook. Reviewers will be commenting about each home on the Parade of Homes site and we invite other Parade attendees to submit their comments and questions. You will also be able to follow live visits on Twitter.
Another new feature this year is the introduction of QR codes on homes that will allow you to see additional pictures or videos of the homes before or after you visit.
Come early and come often to the Spring Parade of Homes.
Mike Moore is president of the Manitoba Home Builders' Association.
