Madison Area Builders Association: The 2005 Parade of Condominiums: The Simplest Way to Simplify Life

For More Information Contact:
Brian Klatt, Communications Director
Madison Area Builders Association
Office: (608) 288-1133 x 13
Cell: (608) 712-6454

MADISON, Wis. (July 15, 2005) ­ Life can be complex. Whether you¹re feeling
overwhelmed by time-consuming yard work or tired of running around town and
want convenient amenities and services, the Madison Area Builders
Association¹s 10th Annual Parade of Condominiums provides a simple way to
enjoy a simpler life.

The 29 Parade sites show attendees how yard work can be eliminated and
errands are made easy with close-by shopping. Sites are located in
Fitchburg, Lodi, Madison, Middleton, Oregon, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee
and Wisconsin Dells. Parade attendees will be able to view a wide range of
condominium types include ranch, townhouse, duplex, triplex and modern
high-rise in a variety of styles including Modern, Prairie, 1920¹s
Traditional, Victorian/Farmhouse and more.

Parade attendees will also notice many single-family home features such as
granite countertops, hardwood floors, full basements, private entrances,
private courtyards and decks, attached two-car garages and three-season
sunrooms. Unique to the communities¹ locations are Capitol, lake, and
fairway views, access to golf, tennis, swimming pools, a woodchip trail
through a ten-acre conservancy, and shopping and entertainment venues within
walking distance. Shared amenities are abundant, too, and include community
areas, theatre rooms, fitness centers, libraries, kitchens, plasma TV
viewing areas and business centers.

The Parade of Condominiums runs July 30 through August 7. Hours are Monday
­Friday, 3-8 p.m., and Saturday/Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Tickets are available in
advance July 18 through July 29 at any Dane County AnchorBankfsb. Otherwise,
tickets can be purchased at all 29 Parade sites during event open hours. The
cost is $8 for adults and seniors. Children 12 and under are admitted free
of charge. Receive a complimentary Event Guide with ticket purchases, the
complete resource guide to the Parade of Condominiums. You can also find the
Guide in the July 31st edition of the Wisconsin State Journal.

The Madison Area Builders Association sponsors five annual events, which
include the Home Products Show, the Spring Showcase, the Parade of Homes,
the Parade of Condominiums and the Tunnel of Terror. For more information
visit www.maba.org.