2014 Spring Parade of Homes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The <a href="http://www.mygrhome.com/category/building-a-home/">Spring Parade of Homes</a> kicks off tomorrow, May 23 at 1pm. The homes will be available to view until 9pm each day. The parade of homes is a great opportunity to see the fine craftsmanship and design trends of local builders, architects and interior designers. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have two homes in the Grand Rapids Parade of Homes this year. The first home is a mediterranean style and was built by <a href="http://www.mikeschaapbuilders.com/">Mike Schaap Builders</a>. Located in East Grand Rapids this home was designed by Visbeen Architects with a perfect balance of warmth, luxury and functionality throughout. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7OjadVBEayY9KA_hIXeOjWszTPtbawbkBehN7xLh7PW1SWqJ6-5RwhFbbE2axYVzSQa5MTEDthILYzZzOyQdinxJ5tzb2h8pA8jjeo_nV-vHIsoX9DqRqTDw5aA4sdB-UfTL6PKYepgi/s1600/Masterson-Front-LR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7OjadVBEayY9KA_hIXeOjWszTPtbawbkBehN7xLh7PW1SWqJ6-5RwhFbbE2axYVzSQa5MTEDthILYzZzOyQdinxJ5tzb2h8pA8jjeo_nV-vHIsoX9DqRqTDw5aA4sdB-UfTL6PKYepgi/s1600/Masterson-Front-LR.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The second home is located in the Waterford Heights neighborhood and is built by <a href="http://www.whitebirchbuildersinc.com/">White Birch Builders</a>. This Visbeen designed craftsman home offers artfully crafted custom cabinetry to reflect the charming neighborhood it is located in. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIksRNb_mjG79MrydfNxMM7zmKjloykebZeB518-csZVo6HfzjhdS_wD0zmGTrRkiQaJLuA703ULj4oD-LA9Jf0pWldr4KUBSMfNyYGjIT9mFf2WOvC62UA8SjvlC8fSM1FdVhAjF4XSoG/s1600/WWH-7-Color-HR-NoLogo+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIksRNb_mjG79MrydfNxMM7zmKjloykebZeB518-csZVo6HfzjhdS_wD0zmGTrRkiQaJLuA703ULj4oD-LA9Jf0pWldr4KUBSMfNyYGjIT9mFf2WOvC62UA8SjvlC8fSM1FdVhAjF4XSoG/s1600/WWH-7-Color-HR-NoLogo+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are proud to share that our East Grand Rapids design was chosen as an Editor's Pick in <a href="http://issuu.com/cosmopolitanhome/docs/home_forweb_lr">Grand Rapids Cosmopolitan Home</a>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCmCR4TyS8eLVGN_ZkMNaNJS7_afHupJ9n0EZ4QSGA7sXfrdJyQrXOUbplDEGYaCfG4-F3hitvu1xoKruX8GYGyDeiNSfsxa5vpuoltaN0HvnPVnKrYZTF1URR9d8QZzYCDirU451Xn3rR/s1600/Masterson+parade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCmCR4TyS8eLVGN_ZkMNaNJS7_afHupJ9n0EZ4QSGA7sXfrdJyQrXOUbplDEGYaCfG4-F3hitvu1xoKruX8GYGyDeiNSfsxa5vpuoltaN0HvnPVnKrYZTF1URR9d8QZzYCDirU451Xn3rR/s1600/Masterson+parade.jpg" width="492" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fafafa; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">We hope that many of you will get the opportunity to see the craftsmanship and design talents that have gone into creating these beautiful homes. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fafafa; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">To learn more about these projects you can visit the </span></span><a href="http://paradeofhomes.mygrhome.com/category/parade-of-homes/2014-spring/" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">Parade of Homes website</a><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"> and search for Visbeen Architects or search the builder. </span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">The homes will be available to tour on the following dates and times:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Friday, May 23, 1pm-9pm</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Saturday, May 24, 1pm-9pm</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Monday, May 26, 1pm-9pm</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Wednesday, May 28, 1pm-9pm</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Friday, May 30, 1pm-9pm</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Saturday, May 31, 1pm-9pm</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Wednesday, June 4, 1pm-9pm</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Friday, June 6, 1pm-9pm</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Saturday, June 7, 1pm-9pm</span></span></div><div><form name="regForm" style="background-color: white; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px;"></form></div>

2014 Spring Parade of Homes

The Spring Parade of Homes kicks off tomorrow, May 23 at 1pm. The homes will be available to view until 9pm each day. The parade of homes i...

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Spring Parade of Homes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9xKmPfVT73XUfUDxbHUWr-vTFNofVGQ82erktyEpH9wLLZoPHH1MOvHllrRmReB_vrNSDwN5vtugY5QUud_4PmH-6pdLGIEru8izNAH0MDpV0BRy-RJZ5WNrU1_4EOFHNrXwdMbfz_rEx/s1600/POH.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9xKmPfVT73XUfUDxbHUWr-vTFNofVGQ82erktyEpH9wLLZoPHH1MOvHllrRmReB_vrNSDwN5vtugY5QUud_4PmH-6pdLGIEru8izNAH0MDpV0BRy-RJZ5WNrU1_4EOFHNrXwdMbfz_rEx/s1600/POH.jpg" /></a></div><br />Spring is in the air.  Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, trees are budding and its a torrential downpour outside right now.  Ahh, Spring in Michigan. <br /><br />Do you know what else is in the air, something that we in the building industry love almost more than all the rest?  The smell of new construction.  Freshly finished wood floors, new carpet, fresh paint and crisp green landscaping just starting to bud.  I can just smell it now.<br /><br />Come to the Parade of Homes, sponsored by the Home Building Association of Greater Grand Rapids, starting this weekend to soak up some "new house" smell while you tour 65 beautiful new constructions around West Michigan! <br /><br />We have two projects in the Parade this Spring.  A new home in Manchester Hills built by <a href="http://www.schultzbuilders.com/">Schultz Builders</a>, called the Kettner.  It was designed to meet the immediate and future needs of a family with room to grow, as families so often do.  It features custom-built cabinets throughout, in-floor heat on all floors, a luxury Wolf appliance package, an in-ground swimming pool, a screened porch with fireplace, an exercise room with sauna and a security system with video monitoring, plus much more.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfO33h7fpukwausq4NcU4jRc6498OXT23I_W1fKXOBiMwJqDls7HeSidzy7plj0Ide9ye-qfOhaIcUFW-VB6EzTBFgluP7CAJtEEMTpxJrECRnY9uBQQzLYBCdvBdMgS21rE_wR265BLJq/s1600/Kettner-REV-color-LR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfO33h7fpukwausq4NcU4jRc6498OXT23I_W1fKXOBiMwJqDls7HeSidzy7plj0Ide9ye-qfOhaIcUFW-VB6EzTBFgluP7CAJtEEMTpxJrECRnY9uBQQzLYBCdvBdMgS21rE_wR265BLJq/s320/Kettner-REV-color-LR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />You can also take a virtual tour of one of our waterfront designs built by <a href="http://www.ashbycustomhomes.com/">Ashby Builders</a> with interiors by <a href="http://www.francescaowings.com/">Francesca Owings Interiors Design</a>.  This cozy lakefront summer cottage, called Allenwood, offers plenty of space for family and friends to enjoy a beautiful Michigan summer together.  From custom-built bedroom furniture to the round family game table booth, every area of this home demonstrates how the right team can produce exceptional results. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSpCWXb0TTtDmSye7xUHv4N8u5KeBRl4qjsjl4XrDXieDTb6EHRBjmVqaOcazLZ5jGmLDLq3xlcwyAphNa7V3SWhSX7rE8nuFEe4YIK1uvusk-4gn2zuabXo52rI1nQ4ZI7MUa9Zx_mXkw/s1600/Allenwood-Front-Color-LR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSpCWXb0TTtDmSye7xUHv4N8u5KeBRl4qjsjl4XrDXieDTb6EHRBjmVqaOcazLZ5jGmLDLq3xlcwyAphNa7V3SWhSX7rE8nuFEe4YIK1uvusk-4gn2zuabXo52rI1nQ4ZI7MUa9Zx_mXkw/s320/Allenwood-Front-Color-LR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEMsyKpiNALiZE9wNzdzuHI5XBPqlJ8snn7UEtbwMqYakwXF80TOg1D6cQPyh6mw_n_GsD0GsECTi0yaA19j5-h5vxe1i-iTx3jv-xYrpMtTdZNDc3YgLeg0r2dgMOpCQ5IZsb0vlb5Bd5/s320/Allenwood-Rear-Color-LR.jpg" width="320" /></div><br />The dates/hours of the Parade are as follows:<br /><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Friday, May 24 - Saturday, June 8, 2013</span></i></b><br /><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Memorial Day, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturday:  </span></b><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">1pm - 9pm</span></b><br /><b><i>VIP Nights: Thursdays, 5pm - 9pm</i></b><br /><br />Don't miss your chance to support local building professionals and tour some beautiful projects!<br /><br />

Spring Parade of Homes

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