Monday, April 13, 2026 (Crown Point, Ind.)-The Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana (HBANWI) is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated Spring Parade of Homes, proudly presented by Schillings. The event will take place April 25–26 and May 2–3, showcasing a record-breaking 28 homes from 14 of the region’s top custom and production builders throughout Lake and Porter counties.
For the first time, the Spring Parade of Homes will feature a $1,000 Grand Prize for attendees, giving one lucky guest the opportunity to take the next step from inspiration to action in their home buying, building, or renovation journey. Additionally, licensed real estate agents will have the chance to win a separate $1,000 Grand Prize drawing, recognizing their participation and support of the event.
This new initiative encourages attendees not just to dream about a new home, but to begin laying the foundation to make it a reality. To participate, guests simply scan the QR code located at each home. Both the public and licensed realtors must tour all 28 homes during the back-to-back weekend event to qualify for the drawings.
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Open to the public, this free, self-guided tour invites attendees to explore the latest in home design, craftsmanship, and innovation. Most homes will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. across all four event days. Please Note: Olthof Homes will be open on Saturday, April 25 and May 2 only.
Visitors can conveniently map their route and access home details at www.paradeofhomesnwi.com.
“This year’s Spring Parade of Homes is our biggest yet, and we’re thrilled to showcase the exceptional talent and craftsmanship of our builder members,” said Josh Blackburn, Parade of Homes Chairman, HBANWI Board Vice President, and Owner/Builder of Blackburn Builders LLC. “From innovative layouts to stunning finishes, each home offers inspiration for anyone interested in building, buying, or simply dreaming.”
Confirmed HBANWI Builders:
- Blackburn Builders LLC
- Diamond Peak Homes
- D.R. Horton Northwest Indiana
- Fisher Construction Inc. of Crown Point
- Generation Homes
- Havyn Homes
- Heartland Builders
- Lennar Northwest Indiana
- Olthof Homes (Only Open On April 25 and May 2)
- Providence Homes
- Putman Builders
- Snemis Homes LLC
- Steiner Homes LTD.
- Viking Built Homes
Local builders, designers, and industry professionals will be on-site throughout the event to answer questions and share insights, making the Parade a valuable experience for prospective homebuyers, homeowners, and industry professionals alike.
“We are incredibly honored and grateful for all of the builders participating in this year’s Spring Parade of Homes,” said Jennifer Young, Executive Officer of the HBANWI. “This event would not be possible without the support of our presenting sponsor Schillings, our builder partners, Steering Committee, and our sponsor partners, including Carter Lumber as Platinum Sponsor and Blackburn Builders LLC as Pillar Sponsor, along with all of our additional sponsors. This experience continues to grow because of the dedicated leadership at the table and the exceptional craftsmanship within our industry.”
Don’t miss your chance to experience the best in new construction—plan your route and get ready to explore the Spring Parade of Homes.
For questions regarding the Spring Parade of Homes, or the Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana, please contact Jennifer Young, Executive Officer, Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana at admin@hbanwi.com. To learn more about becoming a member or resources, visit https://hbanwi.com.
About HBANWI:
The Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana (HBANWI) is a trade association representing more than 150 members involved in home building, remodeling, multi-family construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building products manufacturing, and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. HBANWI is affiliated with the Indiana Builders Association (IBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
