Parade News

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

KSHB-TV Visits Cecil & Ray Parade Home

Posted on April 29, 2019

[caption id="attachment_6792" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Cecil & Ray, Tour #42[/caption] KSHB-TV reporter Rae Daniels went inside Cecil & Ray's Spring Parade home in Loch Lloyd with all the details of this b...

Suma Design’s Parade Home Highlighted on Better KC

Posted on April 29, 2019

Mark Sumada of Suma Homes shows Better KC host Bill Hurrelbrink around his Spring Parade homes in Overland Park, Tour #248. In this segment, they talk about unique features of the home, the fact that it is a "smart" home and ...

Courier Tribune Highlights Spring Parade of Homes

Posted on April 29, 2019

[caption id="attachment_6788" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Homes by Chris, Tour #120[/caption] "Since 1947, millions of greater Kansas City residents and visitors have enjoyed viewing the latest in-home innovations, s...

HBA, Harvesters Partner to Hammer Out Hunger

Posted on April 8, 2019

The HBA is excited to announce that is again partnering with Harvesters for its Spring Parade of Homes! This is the third year in a row that the HBA and Harvesters have joined forces to serve meals to area kids during the sum...

Spring Parade of Homes Scheduled for April 27-May 12, 2019

Posted on March 28, 2019

[caption id="attachment_6711" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Tour #248[/caption] The Spring Parade of Homes returns to Kansas City April 27-May 12 and will feature 403 homes built by 128 builders across eight counties in...

Bathroom Linen Closets Are Most Wanted Bathroom Feature

Posted on March 28, 2019

A majority of home buyers – 78 percent — expressed that a ‘linen closet in the master bathroom’ is a desirable (52 percent) or an essential/must have bathroom feature (26 percent), putting it in first place in the...

50/50 Raffle Winners Announced During Parade Awards Ceremony

Posted on October 10, 2018

Congratulations to the winners of the 50/50 raffle during the #kcparadeofhomes! The raffle raised more than $4,000. Allen Gregory of Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery won a free page in the 2019 Spring Parade o...

HBA Announces Fall Parade of Homes Award Winners

Posted on October 1, 2018

The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City is pleased to announce its 2018 Pick of the Parade and Distinctive Plan & Design Award winners. These awards recognize the builders who showcase the finest craftsmanshi...

Better KC Goes Inside Rob Washam’s Olathe Parade Home

Posted on October 1, 2018

Better KC’s Bill Hurrelbrink toured Rob Washam Homes' Parade home (Tour #136 in Olathe) before the Parade started. Watch the video and be sure to visit this home before the Parade ends on Sunday, Oct. 7....

Fox4 Highlights Parade Homes in Northland

Posted on September 28, 2018

Fox 4’s photojournalist Alex Brown explored some of the new homes in the Homestead of Liberty subdivision in the Northland, which are part of the Fall Parade of Homes running until Oct. 7. Click here to watch the news segme...

Ticket Discount Ends Dec. 31: Economic Forecast Breakfast 2024

Join the KCHBA for the first member event of 2024! The Economic Forecast Breakfast will take place on Jan. 18. Tickets are now on sale; 30% early bird discount ends on Dec. 31. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets. ...

September 2023 Residential Statistics Report

September Dip Shows Local New-Home Building Remains Sluggish The Kansas City residential construction market showed further signs of its sluggishness in September as permits dipped slightly from August, according to statis...

August 2023 Residential Statistics Report

Housing Starts Tick Up in August In August, the number of single-family permits issued rose to 403, which is the second highest month so far this year, according to statistics compiled by the Home Builders Association of G...