The Home and Building Association of Greater Grand Rapids is underway with one of the best events this spring! This year offers 51 Homes and 5 Remodeled Homes and 2 Conceptional Homes which can be viewed on line.
The 52 Annual Grand Rapids Spring Parade of Homes which runs from May 27th - June 11th allows many to see the fine workmanship of area builders, contractors and interior designers. This is a great way to see learn about building, remodeling are all about. Plus it gives you a great feel for the current market prices for real estate in given areas. Builders will be available to answer any questions you may have.
Cost - Tickets again this year are $12 for adults (13 and up) and still FREE for those 12 and younger. Tickets can be purchased at all Parade Home locations but are also sold at any Lake Michigan Credit Union branch at a discount ($10 each) or online at The Home Builders web site. Tickets which are purchased for the Grand Rapids Parade are also good for the Kalamazoo Parade of Homes. Tickets again include a gas coupon. Who couldn't use that!
Hours - 1-9 p.m. Memorial Day weekend; 1-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Remodeled homes are open for tour from 1-9 p.m. June 10 and 11.
Suggestions for a great tour! - Wear sandals or something easy to get on or off. Some builders/homeowners do not allow naked feet (socks welcomed). Some builders offer booties cat some homes. Please leave booties after your tour.
You will be asked to show your ticket at each home. The home builders track visits to each home and this helps them for future parades as well. If you need to purchase a ticket, cash is always best. You may be asked to show ID. Sometimes they will take checks, but please ask at the home.Be sure to pick up a tour guide which always includes a map. Sometimes they could have an error, but the staff at parade homes know the area, so will be more than willing to help you find a local place to grab a bite or directions to the next home.
Have one person if you are in a group, be responsible for tickets. This helps against loosing tickets or creating a wait at home to tour.
Be courteous to the staff at the parade. Most of the homes are staffed by non profit volunteers. This helps group raise needed funds for their group. They are doing their best and hope to offer you a pleasant experience.
Most homes DO NOT offer public rest rooms. Please be respectful of that.
No Food or Drinks are allowed in the home.
Some homes require you to sign a guest book as well.
Some Builders/Home Owners will not allow photos. PLEASE Check with each home to see what they are requesting.
Please be respectful of items in the home. Some of these are the owners personal items or the home may be staged and items are rented or loaned.
Mainly.... have fun and enjoy the tour, dream big like I do!
All Rights Reserved 2011 by Charlene Hammontree, REALTOR of Flexit Realty
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