The annual Fall Parade of Homes runs from September 6^th through the 28th, with 392 new homes open Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 6:00 pm. You can pick up a comprehensive guidebook that provides complete information about the tour, including maps and photos or illustrations of all the homes at area Holiday Station stores.

Outdoor Living is the focus this year. For something fun, the KARE 11 Backyard, Parade Entry #11, will be open limited hours during the tour: every Saturday (September 13, 20 and 27) from noon to 4pm.

The tour will once again feature the Green Path Energy Tour, sponsored by Xcel Energy. Almost half (190) of the Parade Homes have been tested by an independent energy rater to earn a HERS (Home Energy Rating Score) and has its own Home Performance Report (HPR) that graphically explains the home’s HERS score. The HPR allows homebuyers to compare the expected energy use between homes.

All the homes are free to tour with the exception of four Dream Homes that each request a $5.00 donation to the BATC Foundation to enter. The four homes are #240 by Sustainable 9 Design + Build in Minneapolis (priced at $1,349,000); #243 by Stonewood LLC in Edina (priced at $2,450,000); #366 by Lecy Bros. Homes and Remodeling in Wayzata (priced at $2,375,000); and #367 by BohLand Homes, also in Wayzata and priced at $1,544,000.

The lowest priced home is #117, at $153,900. The two-bedroom split entry single family home is located in Isanti. The most expensive home, #243, located in Edina priced at $2,450,000. There are a total of 43 homes priced over $1,000,000 and 45 priced under $300,000. The total value of all homes on the tour is $228,336,701. The homes are located throughout the Twin Cities with Lakeville hosting 24!