The official portion of the 2012 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 126 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 or just looking for ideas for their current home, nowhere else is there such a collection of unique 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 at www.homebuilders.mb.ca and the entire Fall Parade magazine will remain posted there until next year's Spring Parade. You can also access it at www.winnipegfreepress.com.
As a special feature again this year, the MHBA and the Free Press teamed up to create a Parade Facebook and Twitter site. By going to either website, you can read a review and comments about the Parade homes by a variety of different visitors.
This site has proved popular with tens of thousands of readers who have looked at the insights of others when searching for their home. The social media has definitely proved effective in getting the word out about the Fall Parade of Homes.
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.
Mike Moore is president of the Manitoba Home Builders' Association.
