Year: 2022 Archive

Image for Housing First Minnesota Names John Quinlivan its 2023 Board Chair

Housing First Minnesota Names John Quinlivan its 2023 Board Chair

Housing First Minnesota inducted its 2023 board chair at its annual meeting held last week  the Minneapolis Golf Club. John Quinlivan, founder of Gordon James Construction based in Maple Plain, was elected to serve as the association’s board chair for 2023 and will lead a 17-member board during his year-long…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: Housing First Minnesota, Housing First Minnesota Board Chair, Housing First Minnesota Board of Directors, John Quinlivan, Twin Cities Housing Industry

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Homebuilding Cooldown Continues in November

Permits for new Twin Cities single-family homes fell 37% in November Uncertain economic conditions and interest rates continue to have a chilling impact on homebuilding activity. For the month of November, homebuilders pulled permits for 389 new single-family homes, a 37% drop from last year. Multifamily construction activity…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information, Uncategorized | Tagged: Homebuilding permits, Housing Data Twin Cities, November Housing Permits, Residential Housing permits, Twin Cities Building Market

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Housing First Minnesota Foundation Announces New Executive Director

Jessica Ryan named executive director of Housing First Minnesota Foundation The Housing First Minnesota Foundation/HomeAid Minnesota is pleased to announce Jessica Ryan as its new executive director. Ryan has over 20 years of experience in philanthropic strategic leadership and nonprofit operations. Ryan…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation | Tagged: HomeAid Minnesota, Housing First Minnesota, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Jessica Ryan

Image for Minnesota’s Homebuilding Industry Honors Award Recipients at the 2022 Building Industry Gala

Minnesota’s Homebuilding Industry Honors Award Recipients at the 2022 Building Industry Gala

Housing First Minnesota, the state’s leading voice for the housing industry, is pleased to announce the recipients of its coveted 2022 Builder of the Year, Remodeler of the Year, Associate of the Year and other housing awards including 20 Reggie Awards and 18 Remodeler of Merit Awards (ROMAs).   The awards were…

Posted in Awards, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: Associate of the Year, Bennie Award, BIG Night, Builder of the Year, Building Housing Firs, Housing First Minnesota Awards, Minnesota Green Path Award, Minnesota Housing Industry, Reggie Awards, Remodeler of Merit Awards, Remodeler of the Year, Rising Star Award, Robert L. Hanson Lifetime Achievement Award, Trillium Awards

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Housing First Minnesota Honors 2022 Legislators of the Year

Sen. Howe and Rep. Elkins honored as champions for homeowners Housing First Minnesota, the state’s leading voice for housing, has recognized Sen. Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) and Rep. Steve Elkins (DFL-Bloomington) as recipients of the 2022 Legislator of the Year Awards. The honor recognizes legislators for their efforts in promoting housing affordability and homeownership…

Posted in Advocacy, Awards | Tagged: BIG Night, Housing Affordability, Housing Awards, Housing First Minnesota, Legislator of the Year, Minnesota Legislature, Rep. Steve Elkins, Sen. Jeff Howe

Image for Homebuilding Activity Continues to Slump as Twin Cities Homebuyers Struggle With Affordability and Interest Rates

Homebuilding Activity Continues to Slump as Twin Cities Homebuyers Struggle With Affordability and Interest Rates

Rising interest rates continue to have a major impact on homebuilding in the Twin Cities. For the month of October, homebuilders pulled permits for 276 new single-family homes, a 54% drop from last year. Multifamily construction also slumped in October, with permits pulled for 460 units, a 60% drop from…

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Image for Twin Cities Permits for New Homes Continue to Fall in September

Twin Cities Permits for New Homes Continue to Fall in September

Homebuilders in the Twin Cities metro continued to see a scale back in construction activity in September. For the month, homebuilders pulled 410 permits for new single-family homes, a 27% drop from last September. Multifamily construction picked up in September, with permits pulled for 1,221 units an increase of 6%…

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

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Fall Remodelers Showcase Opens 34 Remodeled Homes to Tour Sept. 30-Oct. 2

Housing First Minnesota is proud to present the Fall 2022 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 no longer fit their…

Posted in Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: 2022 Remodelers Showcase, Fall Parade of Homes, Minnesota Remodelers, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Remodeled Dream Homes, Twin Cities Remodelers

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2022 Fall Remodelers Showcase Features Remodeled Dream Homes Benefiting the Housing First Minnesota Foundation

This fall, the public has an opportunity to help area families in need when they visit two Remodeled Dream Homes during the Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. When visitors tour these beautifully remodeled homes, they pay a tax-deductible $5 admission, which supports work of…

Posted in Dream Homes, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: Dream Remodeled Homes, Fall Parade of Homes, Fall Remodelers Showcase, Home Renovations, Minnesota Remodelers, Twin Cities Remodelers

Image for Facts About the Fall 2022 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase®

Facts About the Fall 2022 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase®

The Fall Remodelers Showcase, presented by Housing First Minnesota, opens Sept. 30 and offers 34 remodeled homes to tour all across the Twin Cities metro. Homes are open Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 from 12-6 p.m. The Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase is presented by the professional remodeler members of…

Posted in Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: Fall Parade of Homes, Fall Remodelers Showcase, Home Renovations, Parade of Homes, Remodeled Dream Homes, Twin Cities Remodelers

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