Year: 2013 Archive

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Press Event to Introduce the U.S. Department of Energy’s First DoE Challenge Home in Minnesota

One of the homes featured on the Parade of Homes this Fall is a super-green and healthy home by Amaris Homes. This 3,600 square foot rambler has been designed and constructed to meet the strict green requirements of both MN Green Path (Master Certified) and LEED for Homes (LEED v4…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Amaris Homes, BATC, HERS Score, LEED for Homes, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes, University of Minnesota Cold Climate Housing

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Fall 2013 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Opens September 27-29th

For the 26th year, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) presents its annual Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, open from September 27-29, 2013. There are a total of 88 beautiful remodeled homes open to tour, Friday from 1:00 to 7:00 pm and Saturday/Sunday from noon to 6:00…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: AMALIA G. Inc., BATC, Cates Fine Homes, Elevation Homes, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Remodelers Showcase, Remodeling

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Facts About the Fall 2013 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase®

• The Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase is presented by the professional members of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). • The Remodelers Showcase has been held in the Twin Cities for 26 years. • The tour runs September 27th through the 29th, with 88 remodeled homes…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Remodelers Showcase

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BATC Foundation Features Three Dream Remodeled Homes in the 2013 Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase®

During the Parade of Homes, the public has an opportunity to help area families in need when they visit the BATC Foundation Dream Homes. During this event, visitors can visit three very special Dream Remodeled Homes. All visitors to the Dream Remodeled Homes are asked to pay a tax-deductible $5.00…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: AMALIA G. Inc., BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Cates Fine Homes, Dream Remodeled Homes, Elevation Homes, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase

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Put Your Home on the Green Path

When you’re thinking about remodeling or even just updating your home, one of the big questions you’ll want to ask yourself is, “how green should I go?” Because every remodeling project is as different as the family it’s for, there’s no simple answer. Some families want added square footage to…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: Energy Audit, ENERGY STAR, Green Building, HERS Score, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Xcel Energy

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August Continues Growth Trend for Twin Cities Residential Construction

Both single family and multi-family home permitting was up for the month of August 2013, showing continued strength in the new construction market. A total of 3,315 single family homes were permitted so far in 2013, up 31 percent over January through August 2012. Year-to-date, multi-family construction is also up…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Pamela Belz, Residential Construction Permits, Residential Housing permits

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BATC: Working To Keep Homes Safe and Affordable

There are encouraging signs all around us showing the housing market is recovering. But, home affordability continues to be a concern for Minnesota’s middle class families as government regulation grows. Currently, more than 25 percent of the cost of a new home is the cost of regulations. In…

Posted in Advocacy, General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Affordable housing, BATC, Housing Regulation, new homes

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Fall 2013 Parade of Homes(sm) Opens September 7th

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the Fall 2013 Parade of Homes. Models are open September 7 through 29, 2013, Thursdays through Sundays, from noon to 6:00 pm. In its 65th year, the Parade of Homes continues to offer area families the most comprehensive…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Minnesota's Green Path, Parade of Homes

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