Parade News

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

SPACES: Four Hot Home Design Trends to Look For on the Parade

Posted on September 20, 2018

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Parade a Lot of Bang for the Buck for Builders and Consumers

Posted on September 20, 2018

[caption id="attachment_6199" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo credit: Kansas City Star[/caption] "Go online and search what type of house you want. Pay attention to where you spend your time and make sure that part o...

Top 10 Tips To Sell Your Current Home

Posted on August 28, 2018

Unless you’re a first time home buyer, you’ll have to sell your current home before moving into the dream home you found on the Fall Parade. There are a few steps you might need to take before putting the "For Sale" sign ...

Maintenance-Provided Homes on the 2018 Fall Parade

Posted on August 28, 2018

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Countertop Basics: What are your options?

Posted on August 28, 2018

The kitchen is the gathering point of the home and a major selling point when looking to buy. Countertops dictate the personality of the kitchen, and with so many options it can be difficult to decide what will work best for ...

71st Annual Fall Parade of Homes Set for Sept. 22-Oct. 7

Posted on July 24, 2018

The Fall Parade of Homes returns to Kansas City Sept. 22-Oct. 17 and will feature 330 homes by 105 builders in eight counties across the metropolitan area. The Parade of Homes, presented by the Home Builders Association of Gr...

Consumers Pleased with Spring Parade of Homes

Posted on May 23, 2018

Over 90 percent of respondents to a Spring Parade of Homes survey said their Parade experience was excellent or good. When asked what prompted their Parade home visits, more than 25 percent of respondents said they attended t...

HBA Raises Over $65,000 for Harvesters During Spring Parade

Posted on May 18, 2018

The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (HBA) is proud to announce that during the Spring Parade of Homes the organization raised 195,480 meals ($65,000) to help Harvesters feed hungry children this summer. Ca...

KC Star: Take a look around this million-dollar modern ranch in Old Leawood

Posted on April 30, 2018

The Kansas City Star recently featured this ranch in Old Leawood as a must-see during the Spring Parade of Homes. Built by John Moffitt of MoJo Built, this 4,000 square foot home "is a real looker from its two towering front ...

Living Large in the Great Outdoors

Posted on April 26, 2018

[caption id="attachment_5501" align="alignright" width="300"] Tabernacle Homes, Tour #219[/caption] Creating outdoor living spaces remains a popular design trend with Kansas City home owners. It’s a simple, budget-friend...

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...