Year: 2020 Archive

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Housing First Minnesota Foundation to Hold Groundbreaking of a Home for Veteran Families

Unique partnership to build new housing for veteran families experiencing homelessness The Housing First Minnesota Foundation and build partner Lennar will break ground on transitional housing for homeless veterans and their families in North St. Paul on Friday. The home is being built in partnership with the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans…

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Seventh Annual Artisan Home Tour Rescheduled

ROSEVILLE, MINN. (May 2020) – Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Housing First Minnesota’s seventh annual Artisan Home Tour has been moved from June 2020 to October 9-11, 16-18 and 23-25, 2020. The safety and well-being of our attendees, homeowners, builders, partners and the community is our top priority. To provide a…

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Twin Cities Single-Family Permits Continue to Show Strength

Homebuilding activity continued at a strong pace in the Twin Cities as single-family permits saw another month of double-digit gains in April. Builders pulled 474 single-family permits for the month, a 16% increase over April 2019 and the best April since 2006. Multifamily activity continued to slow in April with…

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Minnesota New Homes Rank Among Most Energy Efficient in the Country in 2019

Newly built homes in Minnesota are more energy efficient than ever as many builders are advancing green building practices. Through Housing First Minnesota’s Green Path program, our state has now tested and issued Home Performance Reports for more than 22,000 homes. Minnesota homes scored an average Home Energy Rating System…

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Spring Remodelers Showcase Opens 50 Remodeled Homes to Tour April 3-5

ROSEVILLE, MINN. (Feb. 2020) — Housing First Minnesota is proud to present the Spring 2020 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase which is designed to connect area homeowners with remodelers. The tour lets families see real remodeling projects and learn how remodeling can help them remain in their community when their…

Posted in Remodeled Homes, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: Home Tour, MN Homes, Remodeled Homes, Remodelers Showcase, Remodeling

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Facts About the Spring 2020 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase®

ROSEVILLE, MINN. (Feb. 2020) — The Spring Remodelers Showcase, presented by Housing First Minnesota, opens April 3 and offers 50 remodeled homes to tour all across the Twin Cities metro. Homes are open April 3-5 from 12-6 p.m. The Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase is presented by the professional remodeler members…

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