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March 20, 2009 at 2:51PM

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Home Improvement and Design Expos. Experts will answer questions and hold seminars on topics such as building green, home financing, interior design and landscaping. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. Aldrich Arena, 1850 N. White Bear Av., Maplewood. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 28 and 29. Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Rd., Shakopee. $6, ages 16 and under free with paid adult. www.expoguys.com.

60th Parade of Homes. See model homes in 98 metro-area communities. Homes range from a $126,900 townhouse in Hugo to a $3.9 million house in Shorewood. Noon to 6 p.m. today and Sunday. Free with the exception of a $5 charitable donation to the two Dream Homes. Free events on energy-saving features, entertaining, home staging, the design process and other topics are scheduled at some of the homes. Go online for more information. Parade of Homes guidebooks are available at Twin Cities Holiday stations and at www.paradeofhomes.org. Presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities. 651-697-1954.

North Housing and Home Improvement Fair. Lenders, real estate agents, contractors and representatives of community organizations on hand to help homeowners, buyers and renters. Topics include first-time-home-buyer programs, resources for home improvement loans, mortgage foreclosure prevention and how to lower utility bills. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Free. North Community High School, 1500 James Av. N., Mpls. www.northhousingfair.com.

First-time Home Buyers. Topics include tax credit benefits and the home-buying process. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Free. Coldwell Banker Burnet, 4100 Berkshire Lane, Plymouth. 612-237-6853.

Selling Your Home. St. Louis Park Community Education class. $19. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Lennox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park. 952-928-6442.

Lake Home and Cabin Show. Resources for buying, building, decorating or remodeling a second home. Seminars on topics such as "Cabinology 101" by author Dale Mulfinger, landscaping, lake home design and buying a log home. 2 to 9 p.m. April 3, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 5. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Av. S. Adults $10, ages 5-15, $4. 612-335-6000. www.lakehome andcabinshow.com.

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