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BATC Foundation Presents Two Dream Remodeled Homes in Spring 2013 tour

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 the 2013 Spring Remodelers Showcase, visitors can visit two very special Dream Remodeled Homes. All visitors to the Dream Remodeled Homes are asked to pay…

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

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BATC Presents Largest Housing Industry Trade Show in Midwest

Over 200 Booths Showcasing new Products and Services to over 1,000 Builders, Remodelers, Architects and Interior Designers The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) will take over Hall D at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Thursday, February 21st for its annual Builders and Remodelers Show. The industry trade show…

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Parade of Homes at the Mpls. Spring Home and Garden Show

The Parade of Homes℠ and Remodelers Showcase® are going to the Minneapolis Spring Home & Garden Show February 27th through March 3rd. Visitors to the show can pick up their free Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase Guidebooks at Booth #2552 in the Green Aisle. In addition to the free…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Energy Tour, Green Building, Green Remodeling, Minneapolis Home & Garden Show, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase

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2013 Begins Strong for Twin Cities’ Residential Construction

Residential housing permits came on strong in spite of the frigid weather in January. Permits were up almost 70 percent over those issued in the month of January 2012, while planned units were more than 50 percent higher. The figures continue the trend that ended 2012 with nearly twice as…

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

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BATC Brings More than 80 to Builder Day at the Capitol

More than 80 members of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) joined other residential construction industry professionals from around the state to descend on the Minnesota Capitol grounds yesterday to meet and talk with representatives and senators about the issues that affect the housing industry. The day…

Posted in Advocacy, General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of Minnesota, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, David Tomassoni, John Pederson, Mike Beard, Minnesota State Capitol, Pamela Belz, Remi Stone, Senior Housing Partners

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Spring 2013 Parade of Homes Opens March 2nd, 2013

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the Spring 2013 Parade of Homes℠. Models are open March 2 through 24, 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…

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Our Charitable Arm: BATC Foundation, Making a Difference One Home at a Time

For almost 20 years, the BATC Foundation has tapped the talents and resources of our member builders, remodelers, and suppliers to help families who otherwise might not have the opportunity to have a safe and affordable home. The Foundation builds, remodels and repairs homes for Twin Cities families in need, often…

Posted in Advocacy, General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, BATC Foundation, Jack Jablonski, Noah Gordon, Parade of Homes, Project Pride in Living