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Over 250 Expected at Home Building Industry Day at the Capitol

March 14, 2016

Roseville, MN (March 14, 2016) – The Builders Association of the Twin Cities, along with the Builders Association of Minnesota and 12 local home builders associations from greater Minnesota are hosting Builder Day at the Capitol on March 15th from 12:30pm – 6:30pm. Over 250 individuals from the home building…

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March Hot Sheet

March 4, 2016

Inside the March Hot Sheet… “Despite the modest dip in starts this month, we expect to see ongoing, gradual growth in housing production in 2016. An improving economy, solid job creation and pent- up demand for housing should keep the market moving forward.” – NAHB Chief Economist, David Crowe…

Posted in Market Information | Tagged: 2016 Hot Sheet, Housing Economy, Housing Market, March Hot Sheet, Twin Cities Housing Market

Twin Cities Residential Construction Slows in February

February 25, 2016

Roseville, MN (February 25, 2016) – Residential construction numbers dipped to a twelve month low in February, with a month over month 17 percent decrease in the number of permits pulled compared to 2015. Single-family production dropped month over month by 18 percent. Mulitfamily production slowed to only 24 percent…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Meg Jaeger, Permit Data, Residential Building Permits, Twin Cities Housing Data, Twin Cities Housing Market

Spring Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Tour Opens Remodeled Homes to Tour March 18-20, 2016

February 15, 2016

In its 29th year, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase. This Spring, visitors can tour 57 remodeled homes the final weekend of the Spring Parade of Homes. Homes are open Friday, March 18th from 1:00 to 7:00 pm…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: AMEK Custom Homes, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Kate Arends Peters, Oslo Builders, TJB Remodeling, w.b. builders, Xpand Inc.

Facts About the Spring 2016 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase

February 15, 2016

The Spring 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 designed to allow people to tour real remodeling projects across the region.

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: AMEK Custom Builders, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Kate Arends Peters, Marvin Windows and Doors, Oslo Builders, TJB Remodeling, w.b. builders, Wit & Delight, Xpand Inc.

Remodeling Tips from the 2016 Spring Remodelers Showcase

February 15, 2016

The Remodelers Showcase provides a great way to see how professional remodelers can make an outdated home look and live better for its homeowners. Remodeler representatives will be stationed at all the homes to explain the project, and many times the homeowners will be on hand to share their experiences…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Marvin Windows and Doors, Remodeling

2016 Spring Remodelers Showcase Guidebook Shares Real Remodeling Stories

February 15, 2016

Having your home remodeled is a great way to create the spaces that fit your family better. Hiring a professional remodeler, like those that participate in the Remodelers Showcase, will minimize stress and maximize satisfaction. The Spring 2016 Guidebook includes these stories (in words and photos) describing the remodeling experiences…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Marvin Windows and Doors, TJB Remodeling, w.b. builders

BATC Foundation Artisan Dream Remodeled Homes Featured in 2016 Spring Remodelers Showcase

February 15, 2016

During each Remodelers Showcase tour, BATC’s charitable arm, the BATC Foundation, selects very special Remodelers Showcase remodeled 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…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: AMEK Custom Homes, Artisan Dream Remodeled Homes, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Marvin Windows and Doors, Oslo Builders, Xpand, Xpand Inc.

BATC Foundation to Hold Grand Opening for a Special Home Remodel and Addition

February 11, 2016

WHAT: The BATC Foundation, partnering with local agency Homeward Bound and Build Partner Vujovich Design, will hold a grand opening to celebrate the completion of their latest charitable project the remodeling of Bluebird House, which provides services to four medically fragile men. The Bluebird House is a group home operated by…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation | Tagged: BATC Foundation, Bluebird House, Remodel

February Hot Sheet

February 4, 2016

“While we had hoped to see a much stronger year in 2015, we continued to see new residential construction lag behind the existing housing market. With the ruling just released by the Minnesota Supreme Court to let the Court of Appeals decision invalidating the expensive residential sprinkler mandate stand, we…

Posted in Market Information | Tagged: Builders Association of the Twin Cities, February Hot Sheet, Home Building Industry, Twin Cities Housing Data, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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