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The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City will hold its fall home show the weekend of Oct. 7.

The event, which ends Sunday, Oct. 9, is set for a new location, the Overland Park Convention Center. The event includes more than 200 exhibitors offering home-related ideas and services.

For more information, including hours and ticket prices: www.kchomeshow.com.

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