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Home Expressions Show poised to shine
It's all there this weekend. The Home Expressions Show is on now at the Winnipeg Convention Centre with 78,000 square feet of all you need to know and have for your home.
Today, the show is open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. and on Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. The exhibitors at the show are offering everything from fencing to flooring, from appliances to alarm systems, from baths to beds, from windows to walkways, from closets to cabinets, tools, pools and gardens galore.
The main stage is full of fascinating people providing lots of valuable information. HGTV�s Samantha Pynn and Colin Hunter will be presenting today at 1 p.m. Don't miss their entertaining style and shared secrets from their series, Summer Home.
There will be a variety of other guests throughout the day, too.
Everything for the yard and garden will be discussed, including annuals and perennials, seeds and vegetables for small spaces, backyard birds, native plants, exotic plants and landscaping. It promises to be very informative and exciting.
In addition to all of this, be sure to enter the Grand Prize draw valued at over $10,000, plus two additional prize draws. Proceeds go to Variety, the Children's Charity.
Why drive all over town looking for items for your home and garden when it's all under one roof? Save yourself valuable time and money, plus learn more than you could in any number of locations by talking to the experts all gathered at the Convention Centre this weekend.
It's definitely the place to be to prepare yourself for Spring.
Speaking of Spring, the 2013 Spring Parade of Homes is still on now through March 24. There are 124 fabulous new homes to see. Be sure to catch the latest in design and decorating as these new homes look spectacular.
Catch all of the information in the Parade magazine available at Steinbach Credit Union or at www.winnipegfreepress.com or www.homebuilders.mb.ca. There has never been a better time to buy a new home.
Mike Moore is president of the Manitoba Home Builders' Association.
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Tips to help you enjoy Spring Parade of Homes
The first week of the Spring Parade of Homes is in the books and it looks like we're in for another great event. The weather has been consistent and, if the first week was any indication, crowds will continue to grow as the Parade progresses.
Each year, we print a primer for Parade attendees tips to maximize your enjoyment. For the benefit of veteran and rookie attendees, the
Manitoba Home Builders' Association offers the following tips for a successful Parade:
Wear comfortable slip-on shoes: There are 124 fantastic new homes to visit. Although you likely won't get to all of them, you will find yourself trying to get to as many as possible. Many neighbourhoods have multiple homes being shown and you will probably park in one location and walk to others. Upon entering each new home, you must take off your street shoes to tour. Given that some neighbourhoods have over 10 homes open for viewing and you don't want to miss a thing, that's a lot of bending and lacing.
Therefore, be sure to wear a comfortable walking shoe that easily slips on and off. It will make your visit that much more enjoyable.
Map a strategy: If you have a particular destination, make sure you look for additional homes along the way to visit. Many subdivisions are in close proximity to each other and it's easy to get to a number in one tour.
Don't forget the one-offs: Although there is tremendous variety in those subdivisions that have multiple homes, make sure to visit areas with a single listing. There are entire new neighbourhoods to discover and builders with unique designs. That hidden gem might just be your next new home.
Talk to the agents: The sales agents know their show homes. Ask them about anything: unique features, energy savings, specific materials and what makes this particular home special. They are a wealth of knowledge and, if they don't have the answer, they will find out and get back to you in short order.
Have fun: The Parade of Homes is an enjoyable three weeks where you can see the latest and greatest in new homes. You can go as fast or slow as you want, taking in the big picture or concentrating on a minute detail. It's all about what interests you.
Enjoy the 2013 Spring Parade of Homes.
Mike Moore is president of the Manitoba Home Builders' Association.
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Spring Parade has something for everyone
The 2013 Spring Parade of Homes officially opens at noon today and runs through Sunday, March 24. The Manitoba Home
Builders' Association is proud to present 124 new homes on display for everyone to enjoy.
Show home hours are Monday through Thursday from 3-8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 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. Feel free to ask lots of questions about the various builders and suppliers. After all, MHBA new-home builders pride themselves on building the best new homes in Canada.
Each visitor is sure to come away with new ideas and concepts to incorporate into their new home.
This year, 37 builders are featuring the finest new homes in 30 unique neighbourhoods. Both single-family-detached homes and condominiums are on display.
In addition to Winnipeg, there will be show homes in eight other cities and towns, thereby expanding and serving a larger audience. Quality, choice and affordability are all key components for each new home.
The Spring Parade of Homes has something for everyone. If you are 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 of Homes.
If you're thinking of making some changes in your existing home, nowhere else will you see so many new and dynamic building styles and techniques as the Spring Parade. If you just want to see the best of the best and envision your dream home, this is the place to do it. Your new home dream starts with the Spring Parade of Homes.
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.
Another special feature of the Spring Parade of Homes will be the interactive discussion occurring on Facebook and Twitter. We invite Parade attendees to submit their comments and questions.
Come early and come often to the Spring Parade of Homes.
Mike Moore is president of the Manitoba Home Builders' Association.
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Get your runners ready -- Parade is back
I know that we're still six days away, but I'm already excited about March because it's going to be a terrific month for everything relating to the home.
From March 2 to 24, the Spring Parade of Homes returns for another tremendous showing. Although all the details are not released until the start of Parade, rumour has it that there will be 124 new homes featured this year, an all-time record number.
The ever-popular Parade magazine will be out again, both in print and online at the Manitoba Home Builders' Association and Winnipeg Free Press websites, so be sure to look for it. You'll also be able to follow reviews of the various homes on live blogs and Facebook sites.
However, nothing can compare to seeing these fabulous homes in person, so get your runners ready and mark off the dates now, because you'll need the extra time to get to all of the spectacular show homes on display courtesy of Manitoba's new-home builders.
But there's more. On Wednesday, March 13, the Winnipeg Realtors Association is hosting the third annual Gimme Shelter fundraiser at the Ranch Saloon for the MREA Shelter Foundation. More information about donations and tickets to this great event is available on both of their websites.
As well, on March 15, 16 and 17, the 39th Annual Home Expressions Home and Garden Show returns to the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Everything you want and need to know about your home can be found under one roof on that weekend.
Go to www.homeexpressions.ca, to find hours of operation and ticket information. As it gets closer to show time, there will be a list of exhibitors and events. But it's already confirmed that HGTV's Samantha Pynn and Colin Hunter will be here that weekend. Their presentations are always informative, entertaining and sure to delight.
Finally, do you know what else is home-related in March? Our Winnipeg Jets have eight home games in their run to the playoffs. March is going to be the ultimate home month for so many reasons.
Mike Moore is president of the Manitoba Home Builders' Association.
