<h2><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;">2013 Parade of Homes Award Recognition </span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;">The <a href="http://www.mygrhome.com/">Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids</a> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;">(HBAGGR) and Cosmopolitan Home Magazine offered each entry in the Fall Parade the opportunity to win awards for Best Kitchen, Best Floor Plan, Best Curb Appeal and Best Interior Elements for their price range.  Judged by a panel of experts in the industry, the Awards of Excellence are sought after by the Parade of Homes participants and are a great way to receive recognition for their expertise in design and craftsmanship. We are proud to announce our successful designs!</span></span></div><h2><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; 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font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Harvey</span></span></div><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">$750,000 - $1,000,000 category<br /><ul><li><i>Category Winner </i></li></ul></span></i></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"></div></h2><h2><i style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #333333;">Built by <a href="http://www.homesbyfalcon.com/">Falcon Homes</a>, </span><span style="color: #333333;">Architecture & Interior Architecture by <a href="http://www.visbeen.biz/">Visbeen Architects</a>,</span><span style="color: #333333;"> Interiors by <a href="http://www.galleryinteriors.com/">Gallery Interiors</a>. </span></span></i></h2><h2><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCwy-jYFORnBR8exsvClSyuKSLKTv_eJ8lgJVfbEjRw_zI04zTbRr4RIKEYPlhauDf4OWLJ6pluAooXiHRKGwTnRJ6PJ7CRM7AS4A7FA6tDzprQwy5es6FuzFQFbwN-iPyKeayqNi92E/s1600/876+Monroe+Front+sm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCwy-jYFORnBR8exsvClSyuKSLKTv_eJ8lgJVfbEjRw_zI04zTbRr4RIKEYPlhauDf4OWLJ6pluAooXiHRKGwTnRJ6PJ7CRM7AS4A7FA6tDzprQwy5es6FuzFQFbwN-iPyKeayqNi92E/s320/876+Monroe+Front+sm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;">Sheridan</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;"><i style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;">$1 million + category</i></div></i></span></h2><h2><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><ul><li><i>Best Kitchen</i></li><li><i>Best Floor Plan</i></li></ul></span></i></h2><h2><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"></span><i style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #333333;">Built by <a href="http://www.mikeschaapbuilders.com/">Mike Schaap Builders</a>, </span><span style="color: #333333;">Architecture & Interior Architecture by <a href="http://www.visbeen.biz/">Visbeen Architects</a>,</span><span style="color: #333333;"> Interiors by </span><span style="color: #333333;"><a href="http://www.benchmarkwoodstudio.com/">Benchmark Wood Studio</a></span></span></i><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;" /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;">Congratulations to the teams that helped turn these designs into award-winning masterpieces!</span></span></h2>

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After two and a half weeks of our city being decorated with amazing sculptures, large installations and one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork, ArtPrize is coming to an end.  {{{ sigh }}}.  But it just happens to be a perfect time to explore another form of artistry - homebuilding!  Design and craftsmanship are at their finest as the best-of-the-best West Michigan architects, designers and builders team up to showcase our form of art in this year's <a href="http://www.mygrhome.com/">Fall Parade of Homes</a>.  We had the pleasure of partnering with two talented builders and interior designers on three amazing projects that will be open for touring during the Fall Parade...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLkSLQWCLfKeWhrRRy_vc8ptYWs4a-hTOaTv-_8Fwwt33faoFm_dV8qYh-8mRGVkGn-NSxMz5v98eVvZsuO8jX7vX7aFGZzfO9YwyNhHkCH_KV7ojslrMa8wFMbgAar-okir8eK9X9zG2I/s1600/872+Monroe+Front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLkSLQWCLfKeWhrRRy_vc8ptYWs4a-hTOaTv-_8Fwwt33faoFm_dV8qYh-8mRGVkGn-NSxMz5v98eVvZsuO8jX7vX7aFGZzfO9YwyNhHkCH_KV7ojslrMa8wFMbgAar-okir8eK9X9zG2I/s320/872+Monroe+Front.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Zd-me8-xiSr78XCDOHGTqdVbITzIbXvJVmEuLIMspcGgMtp3IV7ojpGsL-OtCUNUxz-qnlOQMh32yX89pqN_T75ISUddJ0Ixp6VoRrNWpCHRj6MhDO5tNZ3g7DYds8HpianDyqVlqwjC/s1600/872+Monroe+Rear.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Zd-me8-xiSr78XCDOHGTqdVbITzIbXvJVmEuLIMspcGgMtp3IV7ojpGsL-OtCUNUxz-qnlOQMh32yX89pqN_T75ISUddJ0Ixp6VoRrNWpCHRj6MhDO5tNZ3g7DYds8HpianDyqVlqwjC/s320/872+Monroe+Rear.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b>Emmett  [ <a href="http://www.mygrhome.com/paradeofhomes/mike-schaap-builders-872-monroe-blvd-south-haven/">Parade #31</a> ]</b><br /><b><i>872 Monroe Blvd • South Haven </i></b><br />Lakefront living is not often luxurious <i>and</i> conscious of size.  The Emmett design achieves both of these goals in style.  Despite being ideal for a narrow waterfront lot, this home leaves nothing wanting, offering homeowners three full floors of modern living.  Dining, kitchen, and living areas flank the outdoor patio space, while three bedrooms plus a master suite are located on the upper level.  The lower level provides additional gathering space and a bunk room, as well as a "beach bath" with walkout access to the lake. <i>Built by Mike Schaap Builders, Interiors by Benchmark Wood Studio</i><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><i>* Available for Sale * for purchasing information, please contact Josi VanHorn / Real Estate Firm at  269-673-7133</i></b><b><i> </i></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5b35aoFtuv6W31l_Ksrc0wo5GroThSbWY_WoyMVUKOy7fDQjitQJ1-nphLB8KJ2MoI39SbTF8r3CO_7lXReTBDKGYWHxrIzWPB30wNoHifKtpMXFG-iRwL9x__WB0FpIb-_5ZpQDweL8G/s1600/876+Monroe+Front+sm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5b35aoFtuv6W31l_Ksrc0wo5GroThSbWY_WoyMVUKOy7fDQjitQJ1-nphLB8KJ2MoI39SbTF8r3CO_7lXReTBDKGYWHxrIzWPB30wNoHifKtpMXFG-iRwL9x__WB0FpIb-_5ZpQDweL8G/s400/876+Monroe+Front+sm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b>Sheridan  [ <a href="http://www.mygrhome.com/paradeofhomes/mike-schaap-builders-876-monroe-blvd-south-haven/">Parade #32</a> ]</b><br /><b><i>876 Monroe Blvd • South Haven</i></b><br />This beautiful shaker home would sit comfortably on many sites, particularly those with a view.  The main floor offers a wide variety of inviting areas to gather, including a large combined kitchen, dining, and living area, a cozy hearth room, and an expansive deck off the back of the house. Two separate upper levels provide space for sleeping, the quarters above the garage acting as a guest apartment.  Extra bunk beds, billiards, seating areas and access to more outdoor living can be found on the lower level, making entertaining easy.  <i>Built by Mike Schaap Builders, Interiors by Benchmark Wood Studio</i><br /><br /><b><i>* Available for Sale * </i></b><br /><b>[ for purchasing information, please contact Josi VanHorn / Real Estate Firm at  269-673-7133</b><b> ]</b><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Xn15201hddDt3n20rqKaV_8qLBvVTfrprqMLyr_vTSPVisxG-PobU1ShRN9Sn1zgQe48_5fPMU92IEcLdX5mgyp0VfcHhD9aB0EaksDeAzv7Civc2GsZZBvRZeTgIwWEkh1cl5qhW4Ht/s1600/Harvey+Front+Color+LR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Xn15201hddDt3n20rqKaV_8qLBvVTfrprqMLyr_vTSPVisxG-PobU1ShRN9Sn1zgQe48_5fPMU92IEcLdX5mgyp0VfcHhD9aB0EaksDeAzv7Civc2GsZZBvRZeTgIwWEkh1cl5qhW4Ht/s400/Harvey+Front+Color+LR.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b>Harvey  [ <a href="http://www.mygrhome.com/paradeofhomes/falcon-custom-homes-5896-whitworth-ct-grand-rapids/">Parade #2</a> ]</b><br /><b><i>5896 Whitworth Ct • Grand Rapids</i></b><br />This quintessential family home offers owners comfort, functionality, and a beautiful space to gather.  This home encompasses all of these qualities and throws in luxury and style, too.  Exterior details reflect the American Craftsman and Shingle styles of the late 19th century.  On the main level, the formal dining room flows into the living area and kitchen, offering more than enough space and seating for large groups of friends and family to congregate.  The well-appointed master suite is also located on the main floor.  Climb the turreted stairs to the upper level and you will find two bedroom suites, a guest room, laundry facilities, and a home office.  The lower level provides a guest suite, and a comfortable family and hearth area, as well as a refreshment bar and an additional office.  <i>Built by Falcon Custom Homes, Interiors by Gallery Interiors</i><br /><div><i><br /></i></div>The parade begins tomorrow, October 4 and goes through Saturday, October 19 with hours as follows:<br /><b><i>Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays:  1:00pm - 8:00pm</i></b><br /><br />We hope to see you there!<br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:DocumentProperties> <o:Revision>0</o:Revision> <o:TotalTime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:Pages>1</o:Pages> <o:Words>124</o:Words> <o:Characters>708</o:Characters> <o:Company>Visbeen Associates, Inc.</o:Company> <o:Lines>5</o:Lines> <o:Paragraphs>1</o:Paragraphs> <o:CharactersWithSpaces>831</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:Version>14.0</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> 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Fall Parade of Homes

After two and a half weeks of our city being decorated with amazing sculptures, large installations and one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork, Art...

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Cosmopolitan Home Grand Rapids: Awards of Excellence

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3bqp005QYEPJ2EtYxcUD3jRuifzKrlPUIG5OSDtl62clmJuauUm3LA8kpi3O6AtTPLFTH7HtdI2QpjTmnjm7j_x84y9-ia51iOc7jKfKcyDGO6jCDJ5WlPdMuB8gQO8oWbl7iUE-ssLcW/s1600/Picture+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3bqp005QYEPJ2EtYxcUD3jRuifzKrlPUIG5OSDtl62clmJuauUm3LA8kpi3O6AtTPLFTH7HtdI2QpjTmnjm7j_x84y9-ia51iOc7jKfKcyDGO6jCDJ5WlPdMuB8gQO8oWbl7iUE-ssLcW/s320/Picture+1.png" width="246" /></a></div>The early winter 2012 digital edition of Cosmopolitan Homes Grand Rapids just came out and has a nice feature on our fall parade home on Silver Lake that swept it's price category for HBA's Awards of Excellence and even won People's Choice! <br /><br />Thanks again to all who voted and visited it during the Parade!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jXoGrTcmG-bnvJjojVCNzUjBTmG-EUVQmX20fm8aYxcbCan6VN5Ha4dWEXBrn17R32WjaEsfHREcFJoDZqi6vloHwQOPLD2TaNN90V31kWcPlhGAz67tYZZdwcSlC0saaoSVrCS9VkbY/s1600/Picture+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jXoGrTcmG-bnvJjojVCNzUjBTmG-EUVQmX20fm8aYxcbCan6VN5Ha4dWEXBrn17R32WjaEsfHREcFJoDZqi6vloHwQOPLD2TaNN90V31kWcPlhGAz67tYZZdwcSlC0saaoSVrCS9VkbY/s320/Picture+2.png" width="246" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpbOGtsJ5xClqVlAMkUxvxskJ4mcZwEoTY7LkX9mFZ-rhrE7kIaBeZ4GC25hE5NlUMC6Bhg4ouYIf0K1oV3ck2uNft3AE4cXAVOH68g_pzHe19zcV07KH9QJ7CD0A7Gyz5q-kjQjEVA0ac/s1600/Picture+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpbOGtsJ5xClqVlAMkUxvxskJ4mcZwEoTY7LkX9mFZ-rhrE7kIaBeZ4GC25hE5NlUMC6Bhg4ouYIf0K1oV3ck2uNft3AE4cXAVOH68g_pzHe19zcV07KH9QJ7CD0A7Gyz5q-kjQjEVA0ac/s320/Picture+4.png" width="246" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM6Xcgp6iDhIuSmZsP9ul0Kwm3-rqxiVg5EpfZfciHI02k4w2L82cQZKnAFFKB-RsjOdoXsrykaJLcA2EdzkEZcCF4GcI1BYnAld8XR8w5eu5npy37KlOcTQ6RFnD9koQIuCgLPZM7CV7b/s1600/Picture+5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM6Xcgp6iDhIuSmZsP9ul0Kwm3-rqxiVg5EpfZfciHI02k4w2L82cQZKnAFFKB-RsjOdoXsrykaJLcA2EdzkEZcCF4GcI1BYnAld8XR8w5eu5npy37KlOcTQ6RFnD9koQIuCgLPZM7CV7b/s320/Picture+5.png" width="247" /></a></div>For ease of reading, <i><a href="http://issuu.com/cosmopolitanhome/docs/late_winter_cosmo?mode=window&backgroundColor=%23222222">click here</a></i> to see the full digital edition of Cosmopolitan Grand Rapids.<br /><br /><br />

Cosmopolitan Home Grand Rapids: Awards of Excellence

The early winter 2012 digital edition of Cosmopolitan Homes Grand Rapids just came out and has a nice feature on our fall parade home on Sil...

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Awards of Excellence Winners!

The Awards of Excellence program, put on by the <a href="http://www.hbaggr.com/">Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids</a> (HBAGGR) and sponsored by Cosmopolitan Home Magazine, offered each home in the Fall Parade the opportunity to win awards for Best Kitchen, Best Floor Plan, Best Curb Appeal and Best Interior Elements for their price range.  Judged by a panel of industry experts, the Awards of Excellence are sought after by the Parade of Homes participants and are a great way to receive recognition for their expertise in design and craftsmanship. We are proud to announce that our two entries nearly swept their price categories!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBzYE5Glj25wmvnu8UcGRIuSz_7yyi8WgjzACY0MtsAwVlK0PPIxu5AfE4MucC9895uUw4e9_bDb30gGGAdIqEHaj1bRMpLtSdX1jetmjVoATPcqe2NLZHkovlJaxQMnpgLqMxOrPCpuED/s1600/Maskill-Color-LR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBzYE5Glj25wmvnu8UcGRIuSz_7yyi8WgjzACY0MtsAwVlK0PPIxu5AfE4MucC9895uUw4e9_bDb30gGGAdIqEHaj1bRMpLtSdX1jetmjVoATPcqe2NLZHkovlJaxQMnpgLqMxOrPCpuED/s200/Maskill-Color-LR.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b>The Hasserton</b><br /><i>($750,001+ category)</i><br />• People's Choice<br />• Best Interior Elements<br />• Best Kitchen<br />• Best Floor Plan<br />• Best Curb Appeal<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOA65UKmwH8tBAUUuDUkdR67Xl9ZdqFvbR-bXiG5kqZXNyl2GW6NMhu2ItLhGbhJfZuDh1zQa1HQuiBBRb5k385RJDtzSJ8BJ1fJpBuD-cyoKWuz_xWIqKPiL72AsdYY9eHQcTqbpotj7_/s1600/Postlewaite+kitchen+LR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOA65UKmwH8tBAUUuDUkdR67Xl9ZdqFvbR-bXiG5kqZXNyl2GW6NMhu2ItLhGbhJfZuDh1zQa1HQuiBBRb5k385RJDtzSJ8BJ1fJpBuD-cyoKWuz_xWIqKPiL72AsdYY9eHQcTqbpotj7_/s1600/Postlewaite+kitchen+LR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOA65UKmwH8tBAUUuDUkdR67Xl9ZdqFvbR-bXiG5kqZXNyl2GW6NMhu2ItLhGbhJfZuDh1zQa1HQuiBBRb5k385RJDtzSJ8BJ1fJpBuD-cyoKWuz_xWIqKPiL72AsdYY9eHQcTqbpotj7_/s1600/Postlewaite+kitchen+LR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOA65UKmwH8tBAUUuDUkdR67Xl9ZdqFvbR-bXiG5kqZXNyl2GW6NMhu2ItLhGbhJfZuDh1zQa1HQuiBBRb5k385RJDtzSJ8BJ1fJpBuD-cyoKWuz_xWIqKPiL72AsdYY9eHQcTqbpotj7_/s200/Postlewaite+kitchen+LR.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Built by <a href="http://www.scottchristopherhomes.com/">Scott Christopher Homes</a>, Architecture & Interior Architecture by <a href="http://www.visbeen.biz/">Visbeen Architects</a>, Interior Design by <a href="http://www.jefferyroberts.com/">Jeffery Roberts Design</a></i></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><br /></b><b><br /></b><b>The Lenox</b><br /><i>($500,001-$750,000 category)</i><br />• Best Interior Elements<br />• Best Kitchen<br />• Best Floor Plan<br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Built by <a href="http://www.homesbyfalcon.com/">Falcon Custom Homes</a>, Architecture & Interior Architecture by <a href="http://www.visbeen.biz/">Visbeen Architects</a>, Interior Design by <a href="http://www.galleryinteriors.com/">Gallery Interiors</a></span></i><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Congratulations to both of the teams that helped turn these designs on paper into real-life, award-winning masterpieces!<br /><br /><br />

Awards of Excellence Winners!

The Awards of Excellence program, put on by the Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids (HBAGGR) and sponsored by Cosmopolitan Ho...

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MLive tours the Hasserton

Over the weekend, <a href="http://www.MLive.com/">MLive.com</a> took a tour of our parade home, the Hasserton.  Check out this great article with fun details about the features of this home as well as a pictorial and video tour.  You still have a chance to take a tour of this one for yourself this week Wednesday, Friday or Saturday, the last three days of the <a href="http://www.paradeofhomesmi.com/">Fall Parade of Homes</a>.  And don't forget to VOTE so your favorite parade home can win the People's Choice award (we highly recommend #7, the Hasserton, or #27, the Lenox, just sayin')!  There are ballots at each parade home or you can <a href="https://www.lmcu.org/parade/">click here</a> to visit Lake Michigan Credit Union's website to cast your vote online. <br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #363636; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;"></span><br /><h1 style="color: #363636; font-family: prelo-slab, serif; font-size: 42px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 45px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 6px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;"><h1 style="color: #363636; font-family: prelo-slab, serif; font-size: 42px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 45px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 6px;">Built for $1 million-plus, this Parade of Homes entry creates a peaceful and logical world</h1><div class="clearfix"></div><div class="sticky" id="article_container" style="color: #363636; float: left; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; max-width: 620px;"><div id="Byline" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(218, 218, 218); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(218, 218, 218); 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text-decoration: none;">Enlarge</a><span class="byline" style="color: #666666; display: block; float: right; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: italic; line-height: 13px; margin-bottom: 7px; text-align: right; width: 228px;"><a href="http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPcmorse/photos.html" style="color: #363636; text-decoration: none;">Cory Morse | cmorse1@mlive.com</a></span><span class="caption" style="clear: both; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 13px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Outside 6973 Wildermere Drive NE, Rockford, Tuesday, October 9, 2012. The house, built by Scott Christopher Homes, is part of the Parade of Homes. (Cory Morse | Mlive.com)</span><span class="gallery"><span><a href="http://photos.mlive.com/4469/gallery/6973_wildermere_drive_ne_parade_of_homes/index.html" style="color: #363636; text-decoration: none;">6973 Wildermere Drive NE, Parade of Homes</a> gallery</span> (35 photos)</span><div class="slideshow_carousel"><span class="ss_next11684216 next right"></span><span class="ss_prev11684216 prev left"></span><div id="slideshow11684216"><div class="show"><ul style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="float: left; list-style-type: none; margin-right: 16px;"><a class="abBrLink" href="http://photos.mlive.com/grandrapidspress/2012/10/6973_wildermere_drive_ne_parad_32.html" style="color: #363636; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="6973 Wildermere Drive NE, Parade of Homes" height="60" src="http://media.mlive.com/grandrapidspress/photo/2012/10/11684315-thumb_square.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" width="60" /></a></li><li style="float: left; list-style-type: none; margin-right: 16px;"><a class="abBrLink" href="http://photos.mlive.com/grandrapidspress/2012/10/6973_wildermere_drive_ne_parad_33.html" style="color: #363636; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="6973 Wildermere Drive NE, Parade of Homes" height="60" src="http://media.mlive.com/grandrapidspress/photo/2012/10/11684316-thumb_square.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" width="60" /></a></li><li style="float: left; list-style-type: none; margin-right: 16px;"><a class="abBrLink" href="http://photos.mlive.com/grandrapidspress/2012/10/6973_wildermere_drive_ne_parad_31.html" style="color: #363636; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="6973 Wildermere Drive NE, Parade of Homes" height="60" src="http://media.mlive.com/grandrapidspress/photo/2012/10/11684314-thumb_square.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" width="60" /></a></li><li style="float: left; list-style-type: none; margin-right: 16px;"><a class="abBrLink" href="http://photos.mlive.com/grandrapidspress/2012/10/6973_wildermere_drive_ne_parad_30.html" style="color: #363636; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="6973 Wildermere Drive NE, Parade of Homes" height="60" src="http://media.mlive.com/grandrapidspress/photo/2012/10/11684313-thumb_square.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" width="60" /></a></li><li style="float: left; list-style-type: none; margin-right: 16px;"><a class="abBrLink" href="http://photos.mlive.com/grandrapidspress/2012/10/6973_wildermere_drive_ne_parad_27.html" style="color: #363636; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="6973 Wildermere Drive NE, Parade of Homes" height="60" src="http://media.mlive.com/grandrapidspress/photo/2012/10/11684310-thumb_square.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" width="60" /></a></li></ul></div></div></div></div><span class="photo-bottom-left" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; display: block; float: left; height: 7px; margin-top: -7px; width: 7px;"></span><span class="photo-bottom-right" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: -35px -7px; background-repeat: initial initial; display: block; float: right; height: 7px; margin-top: -7px; width: 7px;"></span></div></div></div><br />ROCKFORD, MI – Walk into the sleek Fall Parade of Homes entry by Scott Christopher Homes and enter a peaceful and logical world in which everything makes sense.<br />At least it makes sense if you’ve got more than $1 million to spend.<br />The 6,700-square-foot home at 7973 Wildermere Dr. NE is one of two homes worth more than $1 million on the 2012 parade. The other entry is a<a href="http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2012/10/for_28_million_this_parade_of.html#incart_flyout_business" style="color: #305cb6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">$2.8 million “cottage” along Lake Michigan near Fennville.</a><br />Presented by the <a href="http://www.hbaggr.com/home.html" style="color: #305cb6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids</a>, the Lakeshore Homebuilders Association and Lake Michigan Credit Union, <a href="http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2012/09/west_michigan_homebuilding_gro.html" style="color: #305cb6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">this year’s parade </a>features 27 new homes, two remodeled homes and two “conceptual homes” that can be toured online.<br /><b><br /></b>Among the most unique homes on the tour is the contemporary home designed by Visbeen Associates and Jeffery Roberts on the east shore of Silver Lake.<br />Matthew Reinsma, of Scott Christopher Homes, describes the design as “urban prairie with an Asian flair.” He’s not authorized to say how much it cost, except that it was more than $1 million.<br /><div class="entry_widget_right" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; width: 260px;"><div class="box_gray_gray_ol"><div class="box_top_left"></div><div class="box_top_right"></div><div class="box_content linkbox"><h4>IF YOU GO: The 2012 Fall Parade of Homes is open today and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Parade homes also will be open for viewing from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. next Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Tickets may be purchased online at<a href="https://tix.extremetix.com/Online/?siteID=3476&cartID=6a170e79-65b6-4f70-a97f-49852e5e5827" style="color: #305cb6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">paradeofhomesmi.com</a>, at Lake Michigan Credit Union branches and at the homes.</h4></div><div class="box_bottom_left"></div><div class="box_bottom_right"></div></div></div><div class="sticky" id="article_container" style="color: #363636; float: left; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; max-width: 620px;"><br /></div>Designed for a professional couple with dogs and a family in mind, the house features big rooms for entertaining on two levels, peaceful views of Silver Lake, a dog wash and boarding room, plenty of room for kids and high-tech systems that knit everything together.<br />Light flows into the house through large insulated windows with mitered corners that offer a sleek, contemporary look.<br />“This house can live small or it can live large,” Reinsma said as he showed off the home’s mix of large rooms and private spaces.<br /><br />With its large living areas that include a bar and a theater, a screened-in porch with heated floors and a fireplace, the house can handle a party of more than 130 guests, Reinsma said. It includes a catering kitchen designed to set up for and serve large parties.<br /><br />But the house also off becomes an oasis for just two through its intimate furniture arrangements and room placements, Reinsma said.<br /><br /><div class="embeddedMedia entry_widget_large entry_widget_right" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; width: 380px !important;"><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-photo" style="display: inline;"><span class="adv-video" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; display: block; height: 280px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 5px; max-width: 380px;"><a class="bc_video" href="http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2012/10/built_for_more_than_1_million.html" style="color: #363636; display: block; position: relative; text-decoration: none; width: auto;"><span class="bc_video_overlay" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://www.mlive.com/static/common/img/video_overlay_60x60.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 50% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; height: 213px; left: 0px; position: absolute; top: 0px; width: 380px; z-index: 100;"></span><span class="bc_video_overlay" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://www.mlive.com/static/common/img/video_overlay_60x60.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 50% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; height: 213px; left: 0px; position: absolute; top: 0px; width: 380px; z-index: 100;"><br /></span><img alt="Parade of Homes - House 7" class="adv-photo" src="http://brightcove01.brightcove.com/23/275353221001/201210/1720/275353221001_1896005988001_vs-5078089b75ecb0e4652f93c7-1471893705001.jpg?pubId=275353221001" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; max-width: 380px; vertical-align: middle;" width="380" /></a><span class="video-data" style="display: block; font-size: 10px; line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: -2px; padding-top: 5px;"><span class="title"><a href="http://videos.mlive.com/grpress/2012/10/parade_of_homes_-_house_7.html" style="color: #363636; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Parade of Homes - House 7</a></span><span class="caption" style="clear: both; color: #666666; display: block; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 13px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Video tour of House #7 on the Parade of Homes 2012 with Jim Harger, Todd Chance, and Cory Morse.</span><span class="view"><a href="http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2012/10/built_for_more_than_1_million.html" style="color: #363636; text-decoration: none;">Watch video</a></span></span><span class="photo-bottom-left" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; display: block; float: left; height: 7px; margin-top: -7px; width: 7px;"></span><span class="photo-bottom-right" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: -35px -7px; background-repeat: initial initial; display: block; float: right; height: 7px; margin-top: -7px; width: 7px;"></span></span></span></div><br />For personal space, the master suite includes a sitting room with 10-foot ceilings outside of a 225-square foot walk-in closet and dressing area.<br />In the bathroom, the centerpiece is a bathtub that faces a television that emerges magically from the mirror above the vanity. The bathroom also features a walk-in shower with two drying areas and heated floors.<br /><br />On the second floor, two bedrooms are set around a “flex area” aimed at entertaining kids or providing homework space. “It’s set up to handle an expanding family,” said Reinsma.<br /><br />Downstairs, there’s a guest room that has its own bathroom and a door with direct access to a patio overlooking the swimming pool.<br /><br />Outdoors, the pool and hot tub offer the opportunity to relax, provided the lake is too cold for a swim. There’s also a large changing area and shower just inside the door on the ground floor.<br /><br />Outside of the three-stall garage and leading up to the front door, the sidewalks are heated to melt the snow.<br /><br />Inside the garage, light flows onto the textured flooring through translucent garage door panels. A ramp provides accessibility into the home.<br /><br />In the basement’s mechanical room, a five-zone heating and cooling system manage the climate. There’s also a closet which houses a six-foot bank of computers, receivers and monitors. “This is what it takes to run the house from a media perspective,”<br />Reinsma said.<br /><br />The tour, which began Oct. 5, continues today and tomorrow and on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday next week. Tickets can be <a href="https://tix.extremetix.com/Online/?siteID=3476&cartID=6a170e79-65b6-4f70-a97f-49852e5e5827" style="color: #305cb6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">purchased online for $10</a>, for $11 at Lake Michigan Credit Unions or for $12 at the homes.<br /><br /><strong style="font-weight: bold;">RELATED:</strong> <a href="http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2012/10/visitors_to_2012_fall_parade_o.html" style="color: #305cb6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Visitors to 2012 Fall Parade of Homes can vote on their favorite entries</a><br /><em><br /></em><em>E-mail Jim Harger: <a href="mailto:jharger@mlive.com" style="color: #305cb6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">jharger@mlive.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at<a href="http://twitter.com/JHHarger" style="color: #305cb6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">twitter.com/JHHarger</a></em></div></span></h1>

MLive tours the Hasserton

Over the weekend, MLive.com took a tour of our parade home, the Hasserton.  Check out this great article with fun details about the feature...

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Fall Parade of Homes

It's that time again!  The Fall Parade of Homes starts tomorrow and we have a couple show-stoppers for you to see!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6mg7ktQtS1DpYTMOummHyve_mrtxD08ohjRgEOfMzFxu_q8ch_2YROMYtZAYhpwDHVmaLGOf6iYgutJJ0CDvgueHPDmJ9OsWzVGpD6-dl8r3eUbf8vmusvNizx7nZ2rdx_9Pk-mPo-JXx/s1600/ParadeFlyer_Hasserton(LR)blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6mg7ktQtS1DpYTMOummHyve_mrtxD08ohjRgEOfMzFxu_q8ch_2YROMYtZAYhpwDHVmaLGOf6iYgutJJ0CDvgueHPDmJ9OsWzVGpD6-dl8r3eUbf8vmusvNizx7nZ2rdx_9Pk-mPo-JXx/s320/ParadeFlyer_Hasserton(LR)blog.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlZucqQEGtI0JEkY8MXo-GhzOb7YjVYlU-J8Up1gflWngDKsGxBV5lBikle4HFEa_QomQ8d7yLqfsoXKMuokxAxtKioA4fswd080ALNVGTt8ylIrpMekQT9kMHieWs4CLz3jAtqTGIv537/s1600/ParadeFlyer_Lenox(LR)blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlZucqQEGtI0JEkY8MXo-GhzOb7YjVYlU-J8Up1gflWngDKsGxBV5lBikle4HFEa_QomQ8d7yLqfsoXKMuokxAxtKioA4fswd080ALNVGTt8ylIrpMekQT9kMHieWs4CLz3jAtqTGIv537/s320/ParadeFlyer_Lenox(LR)blog.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;">The hours of the Parade of Homes are as follows:</div><b><i>October 5 - 20 </i></b><br /><i>Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays</i><br /><i>1:00pm - 8:00pm</i><br /><br />We look forward to hopefully seeing you there!<br /><br /><br />

Fall Parade of Homes

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West Michigan home building groups team up for Fall Parade of Homes tour

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #293546; font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The </span></span><a href="http://www.hbaggr.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">HBA</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> </span></span></span><a href="http://www.hbaggr.com/events/parade-of-homes.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Fall Parade of Homes</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> is right around the corner and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_616880841">m</a></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.mlive.com/">Live.com</a></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> did a nice write-up on the event, including a spotlight image of one of our parade homes on Silver Lake in Rockford, the Hasserton.  </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #293546; font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Thank you mLive!</span></span></span></span><br /><h1 class="entry-title" style="color: #293546; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Stay tuned next week for a preview of our designs in the Fall Parade this year!</span></span></span></h1><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><h1 class="entry-title" style="color: #293546; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 17pt; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 10px;">West Michigan home building groups team up for Fall Parade of Homes tour</h1><h5 style="color: #293546; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Published: Thursday, September 20, 2012, 3:15 PM     Updated: <span class="updated" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2012-09-20T21:29:38Z">Thursday, September 20, 2012, 5:29 PM</span></h5><div class="author_info" style="color: #444e5c; float: left; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; 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Designed by Visbeen Associates and Jeffrey Roberts, this home is being built by Scott Christopher Homes.</span></span><span class="photo-bottom-left" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f1f1f1; background-image: url(http://media.mlive.com/design/baseline/img/corners.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: -28px -7px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; float: left; height: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: -7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 7px;"></span><span class="photo-bottom-right" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f1f1f1; background-image: url(http://media.mlive.com/design/baseline/img/corners.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: -35px -7px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; float: right; height: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: -7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 7px;"></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.55em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 17px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Two West Michigan home building groups announced Thursday they will display 27 new homes, two remodeled homes and two “conceptual” homes on their Fall Parade of Homes this year.</div><div style="line-height: 1.55em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 17px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">The parade, which will run from Oct. 5 through Oct. 20, will feature homes in 17 different communities, including Ada, Algoma, Allendale, Alto, Blendon Twp., Byron Center, Fennville, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Grandville, Hudsonville, Lowell, Nunica, and Rockford.</div><div style="line-height: 1.55em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 17px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">The annual Fall Parade of Homes is being presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids, the Lakeshore Homebuilders Association and Lake Michigan Credit Union. It's a new collaboration between the homebuilders.</div><div style="line-height: 1.55em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 17px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">“We are very excited with the new partnership between the two associations," said Emily Seibert, executive officer of the Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids. "We have homes all around West Michigan, from lakefront properties to downtown Grand Rapids”</div><div style="line-height: 1.55em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 17px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">The parade will feature residences in 17 different communities and prices of the houses will range from $100,000 to more than $2 million. The entries will feature the latest trends in building styles, green practices, custom details, unique floor coverings, wall treatments, quality products, and landscaping.</div><div style="line-height: 1.55em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 17px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">New homes will be open for touring on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Remodeled homes will be open for touring on Oct. 19 and Oct. 20 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.</div><div style="line-height: 1.55em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 17px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">Tickets for the parade are available for $10 in advance when purchased at a Lake Michigan Credit Union branch. Tickets can be <a href="https://tix.extremetix.com/Online/?siteID=3476&cartID=fe781841-cb1d-4910-adf3-b75dedd99d63" style="color: #305cb6; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">purchased online for $11</a> or for $12 when purchased at a parade home. Children 12 and under are free.</div><div style="line-height: 1.55em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 17px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">Ticket purchases will include the official Parade Guide with maps, a coupon for five dollars in gas from Meijer Inc. and admission to tour any home in the Kalamazoo Parade of Homes. Tickets purchased online or at Lake Michigan Credit Unions will also receive 20 percent off dining at select Gilmore Collection restaurants.</div><div style="line-height: 1.55em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 17px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">Standale Interiors, radio station Star 105.7-FM and the home builders also are sponsoring VIP bus tours on Oct. 10 and Oct. 17.</div><div style="line-height: 1.55em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 17px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">For more information on the Parade of Homes, contact the HBAGGR at (616) 281-2021, or view the Parade online at <a href="http://www.michiganparade.com/bf/mi/hbaggr/mem/homes.jsp?pid=1220" style="color: #305cb6; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">www.ParadeOfHomesMi.com. </a><br /><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">E-mail Jim Harger: <a href="mailto:jharger@mlive.com" style="color: #305cb6; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">jharger@mlive.com</a> and follow him on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/JHHarger" style="color: #305cb6; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">twitter.com/JHHarger</a></em></div></div>

West Michigan home building groups team up for Fall Parade of Homes tour

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