BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:Parade of Homes - Builder Registration 2026 DESCRIPTION:HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2026 PARADE OF HOMESThe Parade of Homes is an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your craftsmanship\, attract potential buyers\, and generate new business. Many builders consider it one of the most effective marketing tools available. Whether you're looking to sell a spec home or highlight your expertise in new construction or remodeling\, the 2026 Parade of Homes is the perfect platform to elevate your brand. Don't miss your chance to be part of this premier event!Entry Categories:NEW HOME: Any size and style of home is welcome in the Parade of Homes provided it is submitted by a licensed builder member in good standing with the HBA of Western Michigan. Homes entered must be a newly constructed home\, completed by opening day\, not previously occupied and will be open for viewing the entire duration of the Parade of Homes. Each entry is featured in the Parade of Homes Guidebook\, the HBA website and the Parade of Homes App.REMODEL: A remodel entry constitutes a change in shape\, form or function of a residence. Remodel entries must be submitted by a licensed builder member in good standing with the HBA of Western Michigan. The homes are open to the public for the full event. "Before" and "After" photos of the project are featured in the Parade Guidebook\, the HBA website and the Parade of Homes App.MULTI-HOME/DEVELOPMENT: A Multi-Home/Development Entry constitutes two or more homes in the same development with one staffed by the builder. Any size and style of home is welcome provided it is submitted by a licensed builder member in good standing with the HBA of Western Michigan. Homes entered must be newly constructed\, completed by opening day\, not previously occupied and open for viewing the entire duration of the Parade of Homes. The Development will be featured in the Parade of Homes Guidebook\, the HBA website and the Parade of Homes App.VIRTUAL TOUR ENTRY Show off your craftsmanship via virtual tour! If you have a homeowner who doesn't want to have their home on the walking tour\, perhaps they would be willing to have a virtual tour in the Parade. Virtual Entries include a 3-D walk through that will be placed on the HBA website and Parade App for 12 months. Virtual tours will be listed in the Parade Guidebook and on the Parade App. See Rules & Regulations X.\nCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD RULES & REGULATIONS\nIncluded with your entry:One full Builder Page in the Parade of Homes Guidebook outlining the details of the home. click here for sampleOpportunity to purchase a full-page ad across from your builder page at a discounted rate.Full online listing of Parade home on HBAWMI.com and on the Parade App for an entire year.An extensive mix of mass media\, digital\, social media and print promotion of the Parade of Homes with additional promotion throughout the year.Complimentary tickets to the Parade of Homes (12 per home entry).NDP Essentials 15 Photo package from NextDoor Photos.Virtual Entries will receive a 3D Virtual Tour. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2026 PARADE OF HOMES

The Parade of Homes is an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your craftsmanship\, attract potential buyers\, and generate new business. Many builders consider it one of the most effective marketing tools available. Whether you'\;re looking to sell a spec home or highlight your expertise in new construction or remodeling\, the 2026 Parade of Homes is the perfect platform to elevate your brand. Don'\;t miss your chance to be part of this premier event!

Entry Categories:

NEW HOME: \;Any size and style of home is welcome in the Parade of Homes provided it is submitted by a licensed builder member in good standing with the HBA of Western Michigan. Homes entered must be a newly constructed home\, completed by opening day\, not previously occupied and will be open for viewing the entire duration of the Parade of Homes. Each entry is featured in the Parade of Homes Guidebook\, the HBA website and the Parade of Homes App.

REMODEL: \;A remodel entry constitutes a change in shape\, form or function of a residence. Remodel entries must be submitted by a licensed builder member in good standing with the HBA of Western Michigan. The homes are open to the public for the full event. &ldquo\;Before&rdquo\; and &ldquo\;After&rdquo\; photos of the project are featured in the Parade Guidebook\, the HBA website and the Parade of Homes App.

MULTI-HOME/DEVELOPMENT: \;A Multi-Home/Development Entry constitutes two or more homes in the same development with one staffed by the builder. Any size and style of home is welcome provided it is submitted by a licensed builder member in good standing with the HBA of Western Michigan. Homes entered must be newly constructed\, completed by opening day\, not previously occupied and open for viewing the entire duration of the Parade of Homes. The Development will be featured in the Parade of Homes Guidebook\, the HBA website and the Parade of Homes App.

VIRTUAL TOUR ENTRY Show off your craftsmanship via virtual tour! If you have a homeowner who doesn&rsquo\;t want to have their home on the walking tour\, perhaps they would be willing to have a virtual tour in the Parade. Virtual Entries include a 3-D walk through that will be placed on the HBA website and Parade App for 12 months. Virtual tours will be listed in the Parade Guidebook and on the Parade App. See Rules &\; Regulations X.


CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD RULES &\; REGULATIONS


Included with your entry:

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