Year: 2017 Archive

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BATC Foundation to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for a Special Home for Veterans.

The BATC Foundation with build partner Lennar and their trade partners will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to launch their latest charitable project—the construction of a brand-new home that will be donated to the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV). The home will be MACV’s first home that can support not only veterans…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC Foundation, Groundbreaking, Lennar, MACV

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Twin Cities Residential Construction Continues to Climb in May

Roseville, MN (May 31, 2017) – Although housing inventory continues to shrink, Twin Cities residential construction is moving full steam ahead with demand outpacing supply. May permit numbers revealed another month of increased activity in both single-family construction and multifamily construction. So far this year, single-family permitted units are up…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: May Permit Numbers, Minnesota Housing Market, Twin Cities Permit Numbers, Twin Cities Residential Construction

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May Hot Sheet

INSIDE THE MAY HOT SHEET “Strong homebuilding activity is a great sign for all of Minnesota, but our builders are still struggling to create entry-level housing, a key part of the housing market. We are working with the MN REALTORS this year at the Capitol to support a package of…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Building Industry Data, Housing Data Twin Cities, May Hot Sheet, Residential Building Permits

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Fourth Annual Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes®

Featuring 19 Artisan Quality New Homes and Two 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 fourth season on June 9th. This year, the Tour features 19 artisan-quality new homes open from 12:00 noon…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: Artful Living Magazine, Artisan Home Tour, Bachman's, BATC Foundation, BohLand Development, Breakthru Beverage, Bronco Wine Company, Carl M. Hansen Companies, Charles Cudd Co., Denali Custom Homes, Elevation Homes, Flat Earth Brewery, Great Neighborhood Homes, Hendel Homes, Highmark Builders, Holiday Stationstores, John Kraemer & Sons, Kroiss Development, Lake Country Builders, Lecy Bros. Building and Remodeling, MN Green Path, Narr Construction, Parade Craze, Pillar Homes Partner, Revision LLC, Stonewood LLC, Sustainable 9 Design+ Build, Swanson Homes, Wooddale Builders

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Facts About the 2017 Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes®

  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 in 2014 and allows high-end builders and remodelers a chance to show…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: Artful Living Magazine, Artisan Home Tour, Bachman's, BATC Foundation, Holiday Stationstores, Parade Craze

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Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes® FAQs

  The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) ticketed, high-end home event, the Artisan Home Tour, will launch its fourth annual tour on June 9th. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through June 25th, the tour features 19 new homes plus two high-end remodels open the final weekend. Tickets are…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: Artisan Home Tour, Bachman's, BATC Foundation, Holiday Stationstores, Parade Craze

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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). A portion of proceeds from each Artisan ticket sold will be donated to the Foundation to help continue their good work. The public is also…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: Artisan Home Tour, BATC Foundation, Ispiri LLC, Lennar, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, Special Spaces Minneapolis, Stonewood LLC

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Technical Fix Removes Sprinklers from Twin Homes

  Governor Mark Dayton signed bipartisan housing legislation Tuesday fixing technical language and removing the sprinkler mandate on twin homes. The legislation directs the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) to modify Minnesota’s Building Code to match the national building code. The legislation follows the Minnesota Court of Appeals’ directive…

Posted in Advocacy, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: MN Department of Labor and Industry, Sprinkler Mandate, Twin Homes

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Hot Spring for Twin Cities Home Builders

  Roseville, MN – After five years of relatively flat permit numbers, Twin Cities residential construction is pacing for a year of serious growth. Year to date permits are up 25 percent over 2016, and permitted units are up 62 percent over this time last year. April permit numbers revealed…

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

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