Year: 2015 Archive

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Builders Association of the Twin Cities to Hold Mid-Year Economic Update with Insights from National Economist

What:** The Builder’s Association of the Twin Cities mid-year economic residential outlook breakfast titled Eggs and Economics. This year’s keynote speaker is Robert Dietz with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Dietz will be providing expert insights into the national and local economy as well as the future of…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: Economy, Eggs and Economics, Housing Economy, Twin Cities Housing, Twin Cities Housing Market

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July Hot Sheet

After a strong April, some readjustment in housing production in May was expected, the starts and permits figures for the second quarter of 2015 are shaping up to be stronger than the first. This upward trajectory is in line with the recently released NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI, which found growing builder…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: 2015 Hot Sheet, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Home Building Industry, Housing Data Twin Cities, July Hot Sheet

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Twin Cities See a Boost in Residential Construction in June

Roseville, MN (June 24, 2015) – After a slow start to the year, Twin Cities residential construction picked up in June. Single-family permits were up 12 percent when compared to June 2014, while multi-family permits were up 55 percent from this time last year. According to data compiled by the…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Building Industry Data, Housing Economy, Twin Cities Building Stats, Twin Cities Housing Market

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Twin Cities Single Family Construction Remains Slow and Steady

Roseville, MN (May 28, 2015) – For the third month in a row residential construction failed to beat the previous year’s numbers. Single-family permits were down 12 percent when compared to May 2014, while multi-family permits were down 15 percent from this time last year. According to data compiled by…

Posted in Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Permit Data, Residential Construction Permits, Twin Cities Housing Market

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Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes Opens for Second Year

Image above is of Artisan Home #16 in Edina by Wooddale Builders, photographed by Landmark Photography. The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) ticketed, high-end home event, the Artisan Home Tour, is set to open for its second season on June 5th. In its second year, the Tour features…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Accent Homes, American Craft Council, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Elisabeth Maurland, Fred Kaemmer, Granite-Tops, Hedberg Landscape and Masonry Supply, Homes for our Troops, Homeward Bound, JamesHardie, Marco Solt, Marvin Design Gallery by Shaw / Stewart, Marvin Windows and Doors, Vujovich Design Build, Warners' Stellian, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Facts About the 2015 Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes

Photo above Artisan Home #18 in Edina by Great Neighborhood Homes, photography by Landmark Construction. • The Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). A natural extension of the Parade of Homes brand, the Artisan Home Tour was launched…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artful Living Magazine, Artisan Home Tour, Bachman's, BATC, Bruce Knutson, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Frank Roffers, Gabe Keller, Patina Stores

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Artisan Home Tour Supports BATC Foundation — Building Heart in Housing

Visitors to the Artisan Home Tour will help support the BATC Foundation, the charitable arm of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC), with every ticket they purchase. The Foundation will receive $10 for every TourTicket sold and $2.00 for every single-visit ticket to the Artisan Home Tour. For…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Accent Homes, Artisan Home Tour, BATC, BATC Foundation, Bluebird House, Builders Association of Minnesota, Homes for our Troops, Homeward Bound, Marco Solt, Vujovich Design Build

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