The "Homes of Tomorrow Today Tour," organized by the Home Building Association of Greater Portland, is opening its doors for a few lucky viewers to win tickets through a call-in contest hosted by KATU. According to the station's official contest rules, the giveaway runs from April 8 to April 12, with the prize being a free tour showcasing cutting-edge home designs and state-of-the-art features.
However, the eligibility to win this contest is restricted to residents aged eighteen and over living within specified Oregon and Washington counties. A total of ten winners will get their hands on four tickets each, worth $25 apiece, adding a cool $100 value per prize bundle. Participants must watch for the cue to call during specific times on KATU's "AM Northwest" or "Afternoon Live" programs to grab their chance at calling in as the twenty-first caller to win. Although enthusiasm is reaching a fever pitch, it's made clear viewers calling from the future can't enter, so keep an eye on that dial and leave the time travel for the homes' tech.
The promotional event comes with a health advisory, reminding participants that while visiting any tour locations, they must adhere to guidelines set forth by the Prize Provider's policies, the CDC, and health officials. Let's not forget that the essence of stepping out into public spaces, even the futuristic abodes, carries the inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and other communal germs. Even with future home innovations, the basic health and safety principles remain resolutely analog.
For every zealous contestant itching to get through the phone lines, the contest stipulates no purchase is necessary, meaning you've got nothing to lose except time. Winners will be notified immediately upon becoming the chosen caller. "Each winner must sign and return a release and affidavit of eligibility," the rules state. However, before they can lay their hands on this prize, they have just three days—or less, due to time constraints of the event—to confirm their identity at the station. This tight turnaround, sprinting faster than homes are being built, ensures that only the most organized and committed of entrants can claim their spot on the tour.
