Who says new construction is dead? Next weekend, the 6th Annual Chicago Luxury Home Tour will kick off as planned - and it will prove that there are plenty of builders out there, not only outliving this depressed market, but bringing new design and architectural ideas to the table, perhaps inspiring the next boom.

The self-guided tour will allow you to check out the latest in design ideas, landscape design, home technology and green living elements. But don't forget your socks - shoes aren't allowed in the house and for some reason they frown on bare feet too.

Here are the details:
-It's every weekend starting next Friday 9/11 and ending Sunday 9/27
-Fridays 12n - 7p
-Saturdays/Sundays 11a - 6p
-Passport tickets to all homes are $15 in advance (purchase at any Caribou Coffee), $20 at the door or $5 per individual home

To get a preview of the homes on the tour, click here.