WINTER, SPRING,
SUMMER AND FALL …
SHOW HOMES ARE OPEN
FOR SAFE VIEWING YEAR-ROUND
Over the past four decades, touring
show homes during the Parade of Homes
has been a rite of spring for thousands of
Manitobans.
For the time being, seeing Parade
show homes will be a different experience,
as Manitoba Home Builders' Association
(MHBA) members have taken precautions
to ensure the safety of visitors and sales
representatives alike.
MHBA president and CEO Lanny
McInnes says builders will continue to take
steps to ensure that Manitobans can visit
show homes as safely as possible.
"We saw those steps work extremely
well during the Fall Parade of Homes
and we plan on continuing having all of
those precautions in place once again this
spring," he says.
"We will be following Manitoba
Public Health's advice and if there are any
changes in the current restrictions, we will
make necessary adjustments to show-
home operations prior to the Parade."
Many builders are asking visitors to tour show
homes or condo display suites by appointment
only, after viewing photos and videos online.
Visitors will find posted health and safety
information, and you can expect all show homes
to be following enhanced sanitation procedures.
As a courtesy to others, use hand sanitizer,
maintain a safe distance from fellow visitors and
do not visit show homes if you have recently
travelled or if you are experiencing flu-like
symptoms.
And remember — show homes are available
for viewing year-round.
While you'll find the greatest variety during
the Parade, many show homes will still be open
after the Parade officially ends.
If you're interested in a particular show home
or builder, call or visit the company website to
find locations any time.
Many builders have additional show homes
that are not entered in the Parade, and in newer
neighbourhoods, you may be able to tour several
on the same block.
Keep an eye on the MHBA's social media and website
at homebuilders.mb.ca for year-round updates
as well as Parade news.
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