Fifty-four newly built homes across the Omaha metro will open their doors to the public this month as part of the 2026 Fall Parade of Homes, a free, self-guided tour spanning two weekends and dozens of neighborhoods. Visitors can walk through everything from compact villas to sprawling two-story customs, peek at the latest design trends, and even vote for their favorites before the final open house closes.
The tour runs noon to 5 p.m. on October 17-18 and October 24-25, with homes scattered across 42 neighborhoods, according to the Omaha World-Herald. The event is organized by MOBA and Build Omaha, and admission is free and open to the public, according to omahaparadeofhomes.net. Tour homes are located in Omaha, Elkhorn, Bennington, Gretna, Papillion, Bellevue and Ashland, Nebraska, per the World-Herald's reporting.
“The best way to understand a home is to walk through it,” said Jaylene Eilenstine, MOBA's executive director, according to the World-Herald. The lineup includes villas, ranches, 1.5-story homes and two-story homes, giving attendees a chance to compare layouts side by side rather than relying on photos or floor-plan sketches alone.
What Visitors Can Expect to See
Beyond simply browsing, the Parade of Homes lets attendees ask builders, designers and suppliers questions directly, and connect with industry partners on-site, per the World-Herald. The tour displays new floor plans, design trends, products, technology and building innovations alongside fully custom homes, reflecting work from builders, local trade partners, suppliers, designers and skilled professionals across the region.
The event tends to draw people hunting for more than just a weekend outing — decorating ideas, new products, floor plans and remodeling inspiration are all part of the appeal, according to the same report. Attendees exploring new neighborhoods and development areas can get a feel for parts of the metro they might not otherwise visit, while comparing builder styles in person.
The tour's organizers describe the event as showcasing a wide variety of home designs, styles and price points, according to omahaparadeofhomes.net. A separate account from Strictly Business | Omaha describes the homes as featuring innovative layouts, modern finishes, timeless craftsmanship and the latest trends.
Voting and the Pick of the Parade Awards
Attendees can cast votes for best villa, best ranch, best 1.5-story, best two-story, best street appeal and most functional design, per the World-Herald. The event also includes Pick of the Parade awards broken into three price tiers: $250,000 to $599,000, $600,000 to $999,000, and $1 million-plus.
Voting and navigation run through the Omaha Parade of Homes app, which lets visitors browse homes, get driving directions, plan their route and vote, according to members.moba.com. The same listing notes the event is presented by Premier Bank and Pella. A full map and list of participating addresses, including homes such as one on North 161st Avenue in Bennington, is posted on the event's website.
A Snapshot of Omaha's Housing Market
The tour arrives as Omaha's housing market shows a mixed picture. Existing-home closed sales totaled 989 in August 2026, down 7.5 percent from the same period the previous year, while the median existing-home sale price rose 8.2 percent year over year to $330,000, according to Grow Omaha. Existing-home inventory climbed to 1,652 homes for sale that month.
New-construction closed sales told a different story, declining 18.2 percent year over year to 121 homes in August 2026, even as inventory of new homes for sale jumped 15.5 percent year over year to 869 properties, Grow Omaha reported. The report describes rising inventory as creating a more balanced marketplace, even as prices continue to trend upward — a backdrop that makes an up-close look at what builders are actually putting on the market, free of charge, timely for anyone weighing a move.
