THE formal portion of the 2011 Fall Parade of Homes ends today at 6 p.m. but not to worry, most of the show homes that have been part of the Parade will remain open for viewing well after it ends.
The weather has been outstanding this year and terrific crowds came to see what these 100 new homes had to offer. No one was disappointed as this year's entrants were an amazing collection of design, style, quality, craftsmanship and choice.
The Fall and Spring Parades of Homes are two showcase events hosted by the Manitoba Home Builders' Association to demonstrate the best that the new-home building industry has to offer. Whether one is in the market for a new home, considering a change or just looking for ideas for their current home, nowhere else is there such a collection of concepts.
What many people fail to realize is that these show homes are open year-round for viewing. The hours may be slightly different than during the Parade, but the sales representatives are still available to help you with your search for the perfect home.
So, if you need to take another look at a couple of homes before making your decision, they are open and ready to welcome you.
If you recall visiting a neighbourhood or series of homes that especially interested you, but you have lost your Parade magazine, don't worry. All of the pertinent information is still available on the MHBA website at www.homebuilders.mb.ca and the entire Fall Parade magazine will remain posted there right up until next year's Spring Parade. You can also access the magazine via the Winnipeg Free Press website at www.winnipegfreepress.com.
As a special feature again this year, the MHBA and the Free Press teamed up to create a Parade blog. By going to either web site, you can read a review and comments about the Parade homes by different visitors.
Thank you to all of the many partners who worked together to create a fantastic Fall Parade of Homes. This event gets better every year with the best new homes in all of Canada being showcased at one time.
Remember, show homes stay open beyond the Parade dates, so there is plenty of opportunity to revisit what just might be your new home.
Mike Moore is president of the Manitoba Home Builders' Association.
