Year: 2017 Archive

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Facts About the Fall 2017 Parade of Homes

The Fall Parade of Homes, in its 69th year, is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). This tour offers 406 new homes to tour September 9 through October 1, Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 6:00 pm. All the homes are free to tour with…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Green Path Energy Tour, Holiday Stationstores, Homes by Tradition, Landmark Building Contractors, Lennar, SD Custom Homes, Sustainable 9 Design+ Build, The Tile Shop

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Four Artisan Dream Homes in the 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 Artisan Dream Homes during the Parade of Homes. When visitors tour these high-end homes, they are asked to make a tax-deductible $5.00 donation at the door, which supports the BATC Foundation,…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: About BATC, Artisan Dream Homes, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Homes by Tradition, Landmark Building Contractors, SD Custom Homes, Sustainable 9 Design+ Build, The Tile Shop

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Fall 2017 Parade of Homes Guidebook Cover Features Local Home Buyers

The Parade of Homes Guidebook once again presents the story of a real family’s new home adventure as its cover feature. Two Homes Under One Roof Matt and Kelly were cramped and needed more space. Joyce had too much room and was ready to downsize. The perfect solution? A…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Lennar, Real Families, The Tile Shop

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BATC Foundation Opens Just Completed Home for Charity during Fall 2017 Parade of Homes

For more than 20 years, the BATC Foundation has tapped the talents and resources of the member builders, remodelers, and suppliers of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities to help families who otherwise might not have the opportunity to have a safe and affordable home. The Foundation builds,…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, BATC Foundation, Lennar, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, The Tile Shop

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Twin Cities Single-Family Construction Dips Slightly in July

After several months of increased growth, single-family construction slowed slightly in July. The number of single-family permits pulled for the month dipped by five percent compared to July 2016. Multifamily construction saw little change from this time last year with 664 permitted units, up 3 percent from July last year. According to data…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: Housing First Minnesota, Twin Cities Housing Market, Twin Cities Permit Data

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Twin Cities Residential Construction Permits Hit 10-Year High

Roseville, MN – Single-family construction surged ahead in June with a total of 612 permitted units. The last time Twin Cities home builders pulled more than 600 permits in a single month was in January of 2006. Multifamily construction slowed slightly in June with 385 permitted units. Town home construction…

Posted in Market Information | Tagged: Residential Building Permits, Single-family Construction, Twin Cities Housing Market, Twin Cities Permit Data

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BATC Statement on the Passing of Industry Giant Jim Stanton

In commemoration of the life of Jim Stanton, Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) Executive Director David Siegel issues the following reflection on behalf of the organization. “Jim Stanton was a Minnesota housing industry giant. As one of the metro area’s most influential builders and developers, Jim leaves a…

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