Year: 2016 Archive

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BATC Young Professionals and SPAAR to Hold Ribbon Cutting for New Free Little Library Project in Anoka

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities Young Professionals Committee, partnering with Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors Community Engagement Committee, are thrilled to announce a new joint venture that is bringing Free Little Libraries to several area communities. A ribbon cutting will be held on Thursday, October 6th to celebrate…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: Books, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Free Little Library, SPAAR, Young Professionals

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Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Opens Nearly 60 Remodeled Homes to Tour September 30 – October 2, 2016

For nearly 30 years, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) has proudly presented the Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase to help area homeowners meet remodelers and see their work. It’s designed to show how remodeling helps families stay in their community when their homes no longer fit their…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: Artisan Dream Remodeled Homes, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Holiday Stationstores, James Barton Design Build, Traditions by Donnay Homes, Warners' Stellian, Xcel Energy

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Facts About the Fall 2016 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase®

• The 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 Twin Cities for 29 years, and is a convenient way for homeowners to meet professional remodelers without obligation…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of Minnesota, Holiday Stationstores, James Barton Design Build, Marvin Windows and Doors, Traditions by Donnay Homes

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2016 Fall Remodelers Showcase Guidebook Shares Real Remodeling Stories

Having your home remodeled is a great way to remain in the community you love while recreating your home to fit your family better. Hiring a professional remodeler, like those that participate in the Remodelers Showcase, will minimize stress and maximize satisfaction. The Fall 2016 Guidebook includes these stories (in…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Inspiration Design Center, James Barton Design Build, Marvin Windows and Doors, Puustelli USA, Real Families, Sunrise Design and Construction

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2016 Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Features Two BATC Foundation Artisan Dream Remodeled Homes

During each Remodelers Showcase tour, BATC’s charitable arm, the BATC Foundation, selects very special Remodelers Showcase homes as their Artisan 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 Foundation’s…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: Artisan Dream Remodeled Homes, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, James Barton Design Build, Marvin Windows and Doors, Traditions by Donnay Homes

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Twin Cities Residential Construction Activity Stalls in August

While single-family construction continued to climb in August, it wasn’t enough to keep the five-month new residential construction hot streak alive. For the first time in five-months, permit numbers took a slight dip, down one percent when compared to this month last year. Year-to-date single family permits are up 10…

Posted in Market Information | Tagged: New Construction, Residential Building Permits, Twin Cities Building Market, Twin Cities Housing Data

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Fall Parade of Homes Opens September 10, 2016

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the 2016 Fall Parade of Homes. For 68 consecutive years, the Twin Cities has hosted a Parade of Homes to present new homes to area families. This Fall, there are 423 homes to tour all across the extended…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artisan Dream Homes, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Carl M. Hansen Companies, Chamberlain Fine Custom Homes, Copper Creek, Green Path Energy Tour, Green Path Home Performance Report, Hagstrom Builder, HERS Index, Highmark Builders, Holiday Stationstores, Minnesota's Green Path, Personal Designer Idea Gallery, RESNET, Semler Construction, The Tile Shop, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Xcel Energy

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Facts About the Fall 2016 Parade of Homes

View the Fall 2016 Info Graphic Here >> • The 68th consecutive Fall Parade of Homes is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). • This tour offers 423 new homes to tour, open September 10 through October 2nd, Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 6:00…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artisan Dream Homes, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Carl M. Hansen Companies, Copper Creek, Hagstrom Builder, Highmark Builders, Holiday Stationstores, Katy Baar, Semler Construction, The Tile Shop, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Fall 2016 Parade of Homes Cover Features Homebuilding Experience of Real Families

The Parade of Homes Guidebook cover once again features a real family from the area and tells their story inside. This young family wanted to raise their children in a close-knit community and on a lake. They found just that in their new home by Mark D. Williams Custom…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Mark. D. Williams Custom Homes, The Tile Shop, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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