You Want Me To What?!? Homeowners' Perspectives on the Twilight Tour of Homes

By Douglas W. DeCroix - April 24, 2017

While touring the beautiful homes of Buffalo is a great experience for the public, what would motivate someone to open their home to over 1,000 strangers? We decided to ask.

The full article is available in the Spring 2017 Issue.

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You Want Me To What?!? Homeowners' Perspectives on the Twilight Tour of Homes