Year: 2013 Archive

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Earth Day: MN Green Path places new homes on a performance path

Third-Party Energy Testing, Home Performance Reports, and the DoE Challenge Homes Minnesota’s Green Path℠, an energy and green performance program for new homes and remodeling, is growing. Launched a little more than a year ago, MN Green Path offers builders and remodelers an innovative program that provides home owners and buyers an…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, DoE Challenge Home, Earth Day, HERS, Home Energy Rating System, Home Performance Report, MN Green Path, RESNET

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March Hot Sheet

“Today’s report indicates that, despite some bumps in the road, overall housing production continues on the solid upward trend that we saw throughout 2012. Moreover, further gains in permit issuance are a positive sign that home construction will continue to drive economic and job growth in the coming months…” –…

Posted in General, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, BATC Hot Sheet, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Hot Sheet, Housing Industry, March 2013 Hot Sheet, March Hot Sheet, Market Information, Market News, Twin Cities Housing Market

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March 2013 Permits: Single-Family Homes Continue to Drive Twin Cities’ Residential Construction Growth

Roseville, MN (March 28, 2013) – Just released permit figures show that new residential construction in the Twin Cities remains strong, with single family homes leading the way. Permits for single-family homes were up by 53 percent for the month (349 in March 2013, 228 in March 2012) and more…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Market Information, Market News, New Home Construction, Permit Data, Residential Construction Permits

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Twin Cities 2012 Top-Volume Builder Ranking

Results from a recent survey by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) show that Lennar – Minneapolis/St. Paul was the region’s top-ranked builder once again in 2012. Lennar has held the top spot since 2006. Rankings are based on annual gross revenue as reported by respondents for…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Home Builders, Housing, Market Information, New Home Construction, new homes, Top 25 Builders List, Twin Cities Top Builders

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February Hot Sheet

“The surge in demand for new homes this January is an excellent sign that the housing recovery is gaining steam and helping put more people back to work.” – Rick Judson, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders   “Today’s report shows a strong revival in new-home sales across…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: Economy, February Hot Sheet, Hot Sheet, Housing, Housing Economy, Market News, NAHB, New Home Construction

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Single-Family Permits Continue Growth Trend for Twin Cities’ Residential Construction

While multi-family units dropped to just 10 percent of February’s totals, single-family permits remained very strong. Permits were up 61 percent for the month and 80 percent year-to-date over 2012. Total units were also up year-to-date by 18.5 percent. According to data compiled by the Keystone Report for the Builders…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Market Information, Permit Data

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Spring 2013 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Runs March 22-24

For the 26th year, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) presents its annual Spring Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, open from March 22 to 24. There are a total of 63 beautiful remodeled homes open to tour, Friday from 1:00 to 7:00 pm and Saturday/Sunday from noon to…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Remodelers Showcase, Twin Cities

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Facts About the Spring 2013 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase®

• The Spring 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 March 22 through 24, with 63 remodeled homes open…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Dream Remodeled Home, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Remodel, Remodelers Showcase, Remodeling, Twin Cities

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Minnesota’s Green Path Certified Remodeled Homes Featured on 2013 Spring Remodelers Showcase

Reducing energy bills is a great reason to consider remodeling. And certifying a remodeling project with Minnesota’s Green Path is a smart way to start. MN Green Path was designed as a common sense, affordable program that measures and certifies a new home’s energy efficiency, home performance, and green features, and…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Energy Efficiency, Green Remodeling, HPR, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Remodelers Showcase, Remodeling, Twin Cities

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Real Families Tell their Home Remodeling Experiences

Four real Twin Cities families who recently remodeled their home shared their stories with us. #R31 and #R32 6742 and 6770 129th Street West, Apple Valley New Spaces Togetherness has its Advantages Soon after moving into their Apple Valley neighborhood, Parker and Lisa realized that…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Real Families, Remodelers Showcase, Remodeling, Twin Cities

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