There has been a constant flurry of activity on south Waverley, south Lagimodiere, west off Plessis, the westerly extension of Leila, south of Kildare and throughout communities such as Stonewall and Oakbank. That flurry is the finishing touches being put on 100 new show homes in readiness for the 2011 Fall Parade of Homes.
The Manitoba Home Builders' Association is pleased to present this year's Fall Parade Sept. 17 through Oct. 8.
Close to 40,000 people are expected to visit the 100 Parade entries. We are pleased to be able to offer homes for viewing in 19 subdivisions.
Although most are in Winnipeg, this year's Parade also features new homes in Steinbach, Oakbank, Stonewall, LaSalle, Headingley, East St. Paul and Brandon. These new homes have been built by 35 new home builders, the best in their craft.
The MHBA Parade of Homes is the largest and most popular such event in Canada. The next largest similar Parade on record is 30 homes. It is the best attended, the longest-running and the most informative. Every builder with a home in the Parade welcomes the public to visit their show home and talk to the new home sales agent. They want questions and they want opinions.
The 100 homes in the Fall Parade represent the best in design and construction. Our city has the third oldest housing stock in Canada. When a Manitoba new home builder constructs a new home, he builds it to last.
Manitoba new homes are also the most energy efficient in Canada. Water conservation and energy efficiency are important considerations for these builders. MHBA member builders and suppliers keep abreast of the latest trends and techniques to ensure that every detail is the best available.
Each of the 100 show homes is unique. Be certain to ask about special features that make this house the right one for you. With such a wide selection available, you will undoubtedly be surrounded with outstanding ideas and concepts that will make the Fall Parade of Homes an enlightening and enjoyable experience.
Plan now to visit as many of the new show homes as possible. The dream home that you've been looking for is waiting for you at the 2011 Fall Parade of Homes.
Mike Moore is president of the Manitoba Home Builders' Association.
