Year: 2013 Archive

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Minnesota’s Green Path Expands

MN Green Path℠ is a green building program that was launched by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) two years ago. The program has already has given certifications to over 60 homes, an incredible adoption rate for such a short timeframe. One of the reasons for its…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Energy Efficiency, Energy Tour, Green Building, Home Builders, HPR, MN Green Path, new homes, Parade of Homes, RESNET, Xcel Energy

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Green Path Energy Efficient Home Tour is part of the Spring Parade of Homes

Once again, the Parade of Homes℠ will include an Energy Efficient Home Tour sponsored by Xcel Energy. The tour-within-a-tour highlights those Parade Homes℠ that have been independently inspected and rated for energy efficiency by a RESNET rater. A total of 141 homes are taking part in the energy tour and…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Energy Efficiency, Energy Tour, Green Building, Home Performance Report, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes, RESNET, Xcel Energy

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BATC Foundation Features Three Dream Homes in the 2013 Spring Parade of Homes

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 Homes. All visitors to the Dream Homes are asked to pay a tax-deductible $5.00 admission fee…

Posted in Advocacy, General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Dream Homes, Green Building, new homes, Parade of Homes

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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

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BATC University Offers Wide Array of Contractor Continuing Education

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities University (BATC – U) announced its 2013 catalog of some 30 courses for Minnesota contractors to obtain their required 14 credit hours of continuing education for licensure. In addition, most courses qualify for real estate continuing education as well. Courses range from…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, BATC University, Contractor Continuing Education, Contractor Licensing, Real Estate Continuing Education

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BATC Inducts New President and Board of Directors for 2013

Pamela Belz Elected 2013 President of Builders Association of the Twin Cities BATC Board of Directors sworn in January 8, 2013 ROSEVILLE, MINN (January 9, 2013) — The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) inducted its 2013 President and Board of Directors at a dinner meeting held at…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Pamela Belz, Senior Housing Partners

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Hot Sheet – December

“Consistent, positive reports on housing starts, permits, prices, new-home sales and builder confidence in recent months provide further confirmation that a gradual but steady housing recovery is underway across much of the nation. However, stubbornly tight lending standards for home buyers and builders, inaccurate appraisals and proposals by policymakers to…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: Builders Association of the Twin Cities, December Hot Sheet, Hot Sheet, Hot Sheet 2012

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Twin Cities’ Residential Construction Ends 2012 with Strong Gains

Year end permit data shows that the Twin Cities residential housing nearly doubled in 2012 over 2011 (units showed a 99.5 percent increase). Of those totals, single-family construction improved from 2,818 to 4,058 homes permitted year-over-year, while multi-family residential units were even stronger, increasing from 1,708 to 4,977. According to…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: 2012, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, new homes, Permit Data, Residential Construction Permits

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