Year: 2015 Archive

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Twin Cities Residential Construction Steadily Climbs in August

Roseville, MN (August 27, 2015) – Despite seeing month over month improvements for the past two months, the Twin Cities’ residential construction remains flat for the year. While single-family permits were up 13 percent when compared to August 2014, year to date remains flat with a rise of less than…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Housing Data, Housing Data Twin Cities, Residential Housing permits

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Fall 2015 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Tour: October 2-4, 2015

In its 28th year, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase. This Fall, visitors can tour 63 remodeled homes the final weekend of the Parade of Homes. Homes are open Friday, October 2nd from 1:00 to 7:00 pm and…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: adult coloring books, Artisan Home Tour, BATC, BATC Foundation, Brian BT Turner, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Healthy Exposure Construction, Holiday Stationstores, Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase, The Rack Shack, Vujovich Design Build, Wendydoodles.com

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Facts About the Fall 2015 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase®

The living room pictured above is by Gonyea Homes and Remodeling, Remodelers Showcase Home #R39. • The Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase is presented by the professional remodeler members of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). • The Remodelers Showcase has been held in the…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Healthy Exposure Construction, Marvin Windows and Doors, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Vujovich Design Build

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Fall 2015 Remodelers Showcase Guidebook Tells the Remodeling Stories from Four Families

Having your home remodeled is a great way to create the spaces that fit your family better. But it can seem daunting and confusing. It doesn’t have to be. Hiring a professional remodeler, like those that participate in the Remodelers Showcase, will minimize stress and maximize satisfaction. The Fall 2015…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Boyer Building Corp., Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Crystal Kitchen Center, Hansen Hometech, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Wooden Dreams

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2015 Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Features Two BATC Foundation Dream Remodeled Homes

During each Remodelers Showcase tour, BATC’s charitable arm, the BATC Foundation, selects one or two special Remodelers Showcase remodeled homes as Dream Remodeled Homes. The public is invited to help area families in need by visiting these homes, which require a $5.00 donation to enter. All proceeds help continue the…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Healthy Exposure Construction, Healthy Indoor Air, Marvin Windows and Doors, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Vujovich Design Build

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Fall 2015 Parade of Homes Opens September 12th, 2015

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the 67th Fall Parade of Homes with 390 new homes to tour all across the extended metro region. This fall, the tour runs from September 12th through October 4th, with all homes open Thursdays through Sundays, from noon…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Brian Turner, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Carl M. Hansen Companies, Elevation Homes, John Kraemer & Sons, Jyland Construction Management, Lecy Bros. Building and Remodeling, Minnesota Homeowners Alliance, Parade of Homes, Personal Designer Idea Gallery, Semler Construction, The Rack Shack, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Xcel Energy

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Facts About the Fall 2015 Parade of Homes

The Fall Parade of Homes is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) and features 390 new homes to tour in this, the 67th consecutive Fall tour. Homes are open September 12th through October 4th , Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 6:00 pm. All the homes…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Carl M. Hansen Companies, Green Path Energy Tour, John Kraemer & Sons, Jyland Construction Management, Lecy Bros. Building and Remodeling, Minnesota Homeowners Alliance, Minnesota's Green Path, Parade of Homes, Semler Construction, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Xcel Energy

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Parade of Homes’ Green Path Energy Tour Helps Home Buyers Better Understand Home Energy Use

The Fall 2015 Parade of Homes is again featuring a tour-within-a-tour that highlights those homes that have been independently energy tested. Over 60 percent (246) of the Fall Parade Homes are on the Green Path Energy Tour, sponsored by Xcel Energy. Each has been inspected and rated for energy…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Energy Tested Homes, Green Building, Green Path Energy Tour, HERS Index, Minnesota Homeowners Alliance, Minnesota's Green Path, RESNET, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Fall 2015 Parade of Homes’ Cover Family’s Home Building Experience

Parade of Homes visitors can read about one young family’s home building experience and see photos (including the cover image) in the Guidebook. Here is their story: The House that Art Built An oversized tree branch, decorated by the kids and covered in colored yarn, hangs proudly in the family…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, LDK Builders, Minnesota Homeowners Alliance, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Four Dream Homes in the 2015 Fall Parade of Homes Benefit the BATC Foundation

This Fall, the public has an opportunity to help area families in need when they visit four BATC Foundation Dream Homes during the Parade of Homes. When visitors tour the Dream Homes, they are asked to pay a tax-deductible $5.00 admission fee at the door, which supports the BATC…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Carl M. Hansen Companies, John Kraemer & Sons, Jyland Construction Management, Lecy Bros. Building and Remodeling, Minnesota Homeowners Alliance, Parade of Homes, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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