Year: 2016 Archive

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Twin Cities Residential Construction Continues Strong Pace

An increase in single-family production in May helped put 2016 on pace to be one of the strongest starts to the year for residential construction since 2007. Month-over-month May permits pulled were up 38 percent compared to 2015 and units were up 60 percent. Year-to-date permits are up 16 percent…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: Housing Data Twin Cities, Market Information, Residential Building Permits, Twin Cities Building Stats, Twin Cities Housing Market

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Third Annual Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes® Opens June 10

Featuring 21 High-End New Homes and Eight Remodeled Homes The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) ticketed, high-end home event, the Artisan Home Tour, is set to open for its third season on June 10th. This year, the Tour features 21 artisan-quality new homes open from 12:00 noon to…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artful Living Magazine, Artisan Home Tour, Bachman's, BATC, Black Tie Limousine, Breakthru Beverage, Bronco Wine Company, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Flat Earth Brewery, Granite-Tops, Hedberg Landscape and Masonry Supply, Holiday Stationstores, JamesHardie, Luxury Homes, Marvin Design Gallery by Shaw / Stewart, Marvin Windows and Doors, MN Green Path, Parade Craze, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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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 General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: An Evening of Dreams, Artisan Home Tour, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Building Heart in Housing, HomeAid Twin Cities, Swanson Homes

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Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes® Fact Sheet

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities’ (BATC) ticketed, high-end home event, the Artisan Home Tour, will launch its third annual tour on June 10th. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through June 26th, the tour features 21 new homes plus eight high-end remodels open the final weekend. Tickets are on…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artful Living Magazine, Artisan Home Tour, Bachman's, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Holiday Stationstores, Parade Craze

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May Hot Sheet

“Single-family starts are off from their strong showing in February but this slowdown represents a return to a long-run, gradual growth trend that is consistent with builder confidence levels, which are overall positive. While we are also seeing a monthly decline on the multifamily front, multifamily construction is expected to…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: 2016 Hot Sheet, Economy, Housing Data Twin Cities, May Hot Sheet, New Construction

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Twin Cities Residential Construction Continues Modest Climb

Roseville, MN (April 2, 2016) – Year to date 2016 is off to the strongest start for number of residential construction permits pulled since 2007. Single-family production continued its upward trend with a three percent increase year-to-date. Multifamily production picked up in April with the help of several large projects,…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Residential Building Permits, Twin Cities Building Market, Twin Cities Housing Market

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2016 Builders Remodelers Show to Showcase Products and Services from over 220 Vendors

Housing industry members from across the Twin Cities will convene at the Minneapolis Convention Center April 7th for the 34th annual Builders and Remodelers Show (BRS), the largest building industry product show in the upper midwest. The event, hosted by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities, will feature the…

Posted in Builders & Remodelers Show, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BRS 2016, Builders and Remodelers Show, Home Building Industry

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Twin Cities Single Family Construction Picks Up in March

Roseville, MN (March 25, 2016) – March residential construction hit a ten-year month over month high with a 22 percent increase in the number of permits pulled compared to 2015. Single-family production inched up with a two percent increase year-to-date, while multifamily production remains slow, making up only 37 percent…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: Housing Economy, New Home Construction, Residential Building Permits, Twin Cities Housing Market

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Lennar Tops the List of Twin Cities Builders for 10th Year in a Row

Roseville, MN (March 24, 2016) – Results from a recent survey by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) show that Lennar – Minneapolis/St. Paul was the region’s top ranked builder once again in 2015. Lennar has held the top spot since 2006. Rankings are based on annual gross…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: Top 25 Builders List, Twin Cities Home Builders, Twin Cities Housing Market

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