Year: 2021 Archive

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Permits for Single-Family Homes in the Twin Cities Hit 16-Year High in 2021 Despite Construction Headwinds

December residential permits fell in 2021, but not by enough to offset the strong start to the year Following a feverish start to the year, the pace of new residential construction slowed as 2021 came to a close reflecting the numerous challenges on the horizon for the construction…

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

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Housing First Minnesota Names James Julkowski its 2022 president

Housing First Minnesota inducted its 2022 president and board of directors at its annual meeting at the Graduate Hotel in Minneapolis Tuesday morning. James Julkowski, president of Julkowski, Inc. in New Brighton, was elected to serve as the association’s president for 2022. Julkowski will lead a 17-member board during his…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Housing Industry | Tagged: 2022 Board of Directors, Homebuilders Association, Housing First Minnesota Board of Directors, Housing Industry Leaders, President of Housing First Minnesota

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Twin Cities Single-Family Construction Remains Strong But Shows Signs of Slowdown

Twin Cities homebuilders continue to build new single-family homes at a brisk pace, but November continued to be slower than last year’s all-out surge. Area homebuilders pulled 619 permits for new single-family homes in November, a 12% drop from this time last year. Multifamily construction continued to pick up when…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Housing Industry, Market Information, Uncategorized | Tagged: Housing First Minnesota, New Home Construction, November Housing Permits, Single-family Construction, Twin Cities Homebuilding, Twin Cities New Homes

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Housing First Minnesota Honors 2021 Legislators of the Year

Sen. Draheim and Rep. Quam honored as champions for homeowners Housing First Minnesota, the state’s leading voice for housing, has recognized Sen. Rich Draheim of Madison Lake and Rep. Duane Quam of Byron as recipients of Housing First Minnesota’s Legislator of the Year Awards. The honor recognizes legislators for their efforts in promoting housing…

Posted in Advocacy, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: Housing Awards, Legislators of the Year, Minnesota Legislature, The Big Night

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The Homebuilding Industry Honors Award Recipients at the 2021 Building Industry Gala

Housing First Minnesota, the state’s leading voice for the housing industry, is pleased to announce the recipients of its coveted 2021 Builder of the Year, Remodeler of the Year, Associate of the Year and other housing awards including 15 Reggie Awards and 17 Remodeler of Merit Awards (ROMAs).   The awards were presented during Housing First Minnesota’s biggest event of the…

Posted in Awards, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: Associate of the Year, Bennie Award, Builder of the Year, Reggie Award, Remodeler of Merit Awards, Remodeler of the Year

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Twin Cities homebuilding slows from furious to fast pace

The pace of construction of single-family homes in the Twin Cities continues to slow, especially when compared to last year’s second-half surge. Area homebuilders pulled 594 permits for new single-family homes in October, a 5% drop from October of last year. Multifamily construction had another strong month with 1,178 permitted…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: October permit numbers, Twin Cities Homebuilding, Twin Cities Housing Market

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Twin Cities Homebuilding Activity Continues to Slow With Mounting Market Challenges

For the second month in a row single-family construction in the Twin Cities saw a drop in activity when compared to the same month of the previous year. The slowdown reflects the growing number of market and regulatory challenges that continue to hinder builders’ ability to bring new homes to…

Posted in Market Information | Tagged: Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Housing Data Twin Cities, Housing Market Data, September Permit Data, Twin Cities Home Builders

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Twin Cities Homebuilding Headwinds Slow Construction in August

The number of permits pulled in the Twin Cities for new single-family homes in August fell as measured against the same period last year for the first time in 2021. The slowdown reflects the growing number of market and regulatory challenges that continue to hinder builders’ ability to bring new…

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

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Fall Remodelers Showcase Opens 39 Remodeled Homes to Tour October 1-3

ROSEVILLE, MINN. (August 2021) — Housing First Minnesota is proud to present the Fall 2021 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 homes…

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

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