The 44th annual Parade of Homes, presented by the Housing and Building Association of Western Colorado and Fairway Mortgage, takes place during the next two weekends: Sept. 26-28 and Oct. 3-5.

The self-guided Parade of Homes tour features 17 homes from 16 different Mesa County builders. The homes will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

“With 17 homes in this year’s Parade, ranging from first-time buyer options to luxury builds, there really is something for everyone. You’ll see everything from resort-style outdoor dining to unique stone and tile details – each home designed with touches that combine high-end style with everyday comfort,” said Shayna Heiney, executive officer of the HBA of Western Colorado.

The homes range in price from $373,000 to more than $3.5 million and can be found throughout the valley in Grand Junction, Fruita and Orchard Mesa.

The builders with homes being showcased are: Maves Construction; Canyon Vista Custom Homes; Smart Choice RES; Signature Homes of Colorado; Porter Homes; Alta Home Builders; Oak Built Home; Goetzmann Custom Homes; Dahl Built Homes; Copper Creek Builders; Creative Design Builders; Sunshine Development Company; Above Code Homes; Senergy Builders; BOA Builders; and JCI Construction.

Representatives from each builder will be on site throughout the parade to point out special features and answer any questions about the homes.

“Whether you’re downsizing or looking for room to grow, there’s something for everyone in this year’s parade,” Heiney said. “Homes range from just over 1,000 square feet to more than 6,200, with some available for sale and others offering a glimpse of what’s possible. This parade isn’t only about dream homes. If you find one you love, it might just become your reality.”

Prior to touring homes, participants are encouraged to download the Parade of Homes app to preview homes, plan your day, obtain builder information and receive map and navigation assistance. To download the app, visit the app store on your mobile device, search “Grand Junction Parade of Homes” and click download.

Tickets cost $15 and are being sold online at www.gjparade.com and at all Grand Junction area Safeway Stores. Socks will be required to tour each home, and bare feet will not be allowed. Shoe bags will be provided to carry from home to home.

For more information about the 44th Annual Parade of Homes, visit www.gjparade.com.