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

Fall Parade of Homes Returns Sept. 18 Through Oct. 3

Posted on September 7, 2021

The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City's Fall Parade of Homes returns to Kansas City Sept. 18 through Oct. 3. Sponsored by Mike Bryant Heating & Cooling, the fall parade will feature 230 homes by 88 of the a...

Fall 2021 Parade of Homes – Builder Entry Deadlines

Posted on July 1, 2021

To enter your home(s) in the Fall 2021 Parade go to kc.paradeofhomes.io/login For more information on the Fall 2021 Parade deadlines visit the "Info for Builders" page. Questions? Contact or 816.733...

2021 Spring Parade of Homes Awards Ceremony Winners

Posted on May 3, 2021

Several KCHBA members and schools were recognized during the Spring Parade of Homes Awards ceremony. PARADE OF HOMES CONTEST WINNERS Click here to view the Pick of the Parade and Distinctive Design winners. &nb...

Bidding Opens on Saturday: Parade of Playhouses

Posted on April 22, 2021

Eight playhouses in total will be auctioned off to the highest bidders. Proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity KC. View the playhouses in person at NEBRASKA FURNITURE MART between April 24 and May 2. Bidding Op...

NAHB Identifies Top Features and Design Trends for 2021 in the Wake of COVID-19

Posted on April 19, 2021

After declining for four years, a number of key trends — including the average size of the home and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms — reversed course in 2020 as a result of shifting buyer preferences in the wake of C...

Spring Parade of Homes Scheduled for April 24-May 9, 2021

Posted on April 5, 2021

The Spring Parade of Homes returns to Kansas City April 24-May 9 and will feature 255 homes built by 98 home builders in eight counties across the Kansas City metropolitan area. Homes will range in price from $250,000 to more...

2022 Artisan Home Tour – Early Entry Deadline June 1

Posted on February 22, 2021

Artisan Home Tour returns June 2022 Sponsored by Ferguson, the Artisan Home Tour returns June 3-5, 10-12 and 17-19, 2022 What Makes a home an Artisan Home? Custom home builders know the answer does not lie with min...

Artisan Home Featured in “9 Coolest Homes in KC” Article

Posted on February 11, 2021

Freeman Custom Homes' 2020 Artisan Home Tour home was featured as one of nine of the "coolest homes in Kansas City" in the February issue of Kansas City Magazine. The article states "This “old world modern” home is an...

Fall Parade of Homes Set for Oct. 10-25

Posted on August 31, 2020

The Fall Parade of Homes returns to Kansas City Oct. 10-25 and will feature nearly 250 homes by 85 home builders in seven counties across the metropolitan area. Sponsored by Mike Bryant Heating & Cooling, the Parade featu...

Artisan Tour Guides Available at KCHBA, Artisan Homes

Posted on August 13, 2020

The 2020 Artisan Home Tour guide is now available for pickup at the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City's headquarters. This free guide will also be available at any of the artisan homes once the tour begins. Lo...

KCBJ Talks Tariffs with Pfeifer Homes

KCHBA President Justin Pfeifer, Pfeifer Homes, spoke with Ellen Cagle of the Kansas City Business Journal recently about how tariffs are affecting his company. "I don't know if worry would be the right word," said Pfeifer, "I...

Spring Parade of Homes Bus Tour

Join the Young Professionals and the Professional Women in Building Council for an afternoon of viewing Spring Parade homes! Wear your neon colors and hop on the bus to visit several homes on this year's Spring Parade of Home...

Spring Parade Awards Ceremony

You are invited to join us for the 2025 Spring Parade Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Argosy Casino & Hotel. We will announce the winners of the Pick of the Parade and Distinctive Plan ...