Parade News

Stay current with the most recent news surrounding the Parade of Homes presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City.

KCHBA Announces Award-Winning Homes from Fall Parade

Posted on October 1, 2024

The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA) is pleased to announce its 2024 Pick of the Parade and Distinctive Plan & Design Award winners for the Fall Parade of Homes. These awards recognize the builders...

KSHB Highlights Homeowners Who Chose to Purchase Newly Constructed Homes

Posted on April 29, 2024

KSHB's Abby Dodge recently spoke with a couple of homeowners who chose to purchase a newly constructed home and why. The article, "Kansas City homebuyers turn to new builds" quotes one homebuyer as saying, "They weren’t rea...

Habitat KC Chosen as Beneficiary for KCHBA’s Artisan Home Tour

Posted on January 21, 2024

The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA) is excited to announce that Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City (Habitat KC) has been selected as the beneficiary for the highly anticipated Artisan Home Tour. ...

2024 Design Trends

Posted on January 11, 2024

Caroline Broderick is the Managing Editor at Pro Remodeler, NAHB’s official remodeling publication. She recently spoke with over a dozen designers in the industry about not only what trends to expect in the new year, but th...

Top Colors 2024

Posted on January 5, 2024

A change in color can be an immediate mood booster in any space, and a new year is a great time for a refresh. With so many options available, though, it may seem daunting to choose. Here are the top styles that paint manufac...

Fox4 Features Fall Parade, Homes By Chris

Posted on September 20, 2023

Matt Stewart of Fox4 recently interviewed Chris Ragland, Homes by Chris, at Fall Parade of Homes Tour #30 in the northland. Watch the clip and be sure to put this beauty on your must-see list for the Parade of Homes, which st...

2023 Fall Parade of Homes Bigger than Last Year

Posted on September 5, 2023

Fall Parade of Homes being held Sept. 23 through Oct. 8 offers the opportunity to see one of the largest and most impressive displays of new homes in the country. Sponsored by Mike Bryant Heating & Cooling, the fall parad...

Fall 2023 Parade of Homes Bus Tour

Posted on August 4, 2023

Sept. 29 - Join us for the 2023 Fall Parade of Homes Party Bus Tour! Two buses will be visiting several homes of the more than 325 homes on this year’s Fall Parade. All are welcome to attend, but space is limited! ...

KSHB41 Action News Talks to J.S. Robinson about the New Home Market

Posted on June 6, 2023

KSHB-TV's Charlie Keegan recently sat down with Jeff Robinson, owner of J.S. Robinson Fine Homes, to talk about the Spring Parade of Homes and his entry, Tour #254 and what is possible when building a new home. Click below to...

KCTV5 Asks the KCHBA: Should You Build Your Own Home?

Posted on June 6, 2023

If you're looking to build a home, watch this video on the 5 Ls of homebuilding to help you get started. Thank you to Bill Hurrelbrink and KCTV5 News Kansas City for sharing this important information! ...

Q1 Education: Combating Fraud in Homebuilding

All KCHBA members are invited to attend this panel discussion. While technology evolves in homebuilding, fraudulent behavior does as well. Don’t miss industry professionals share their insight on ways to spot it and how to ...

Cost to Construct a Home Rose Significantly Over Last Two Years

Construction costs accounted for 64.4% of the average price of a new home in 2024 compared to 60.8% in 2022, according to NAHB’s most recent Cost of Construction Survey. The latest finding marks a record high for constr...

Pfeifer to Lead Home Builders Association in 2025

The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA) is pleased to announce that Justin Pfeifer, president of Pfeifer Homes, has been named president of the association for 2025. As KCHBA president, Pfeifer will co...