Year: 2022 Archive

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Twin Cities Homebuilding Continues Cool Down in August

It was another slow month for Twin Cities homebuilders as permits for new single-family homes continue to fall. For the month, builders pulled 344 permits for new single-family homes, a 28% drop from last August. Multifamily construction slowed from the high pace of the previous months this year, but it…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: Housing permits, Housing Units, Minnesota Housing Market, Permit Numbers, Twin Cities Homebuilding, Twin Cities Housing Market, Twin Cities Residential Permits

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Fall Parade of Homes Opens Sept. 10

Housing First Minnesota is proud to present the 2022 Fall Parade of Homes. The Twin Cities Parade of Homes continues to be the go-to resource for Twin Cities’ families to see, free of charge, the entire gamut of new homes and neighborhoods available across the region. This fall, there are…

Posted in Parade of Homes | Tagged: Fall Showcase, Home Tour, Housing First Minnesota, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, New Homes Twin Cities, Parade of Homes, Parade of Homes First-Time Homebuyer 10K Giveaway, Twin Cities Homebuilders

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Facts About the 2022 Fall Parade of Homes

The Fall Parade of Homes, presented by Housing First Minnesota, opens Sept. 10 and offers 340 entries to tour all across the Twin Cities metro. Homes are open Sept. 10-Oct. 2, Thursdays through Sundays from 12-6 p.m. All the homes are free to tour apart from five Dream Homes for…

Posted in Parade of Homes | Tagged: Dream Homes, Home Tour, Housing First Minnesota, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, New Homes Twin Cities, Parade of Homes, Parade of Homes First-Time Homebuyer 10K Giveaway, Twin Cities Home Builders

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Five Dream Homes on the Fall Parade of Homes Benefit the Housing First Minnesota Foundation

ROSEVILLE, MINN. (August 2022) — This fall, the public has an opportunity to help area families in need when they visit five Dream Homes during the Parade of Homes. When visitors tour these incredible homes, they are asked for a tax-deductible $5 admission, which supports work of the Housing…

Posted in Dream Homes, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Fall Showcase, Housing First Minnesota, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Parade of Homes, Twin Cities Dream Homes, Twin Cities Home Builders, Twin Cities New Homes

Image for Twin Cities Single-Family Homebuilding Slows as Rates and Affordability Impact the Market

Twin Cities Single-Family Homebuilding Slows as Rates and Affordability Impact the Market

Permits for new single-family homes in the Twin Cities metro continue to slow as homebuilders see more buyers impacted by higher interest rates and affordability. At the same time multifamily construction has surged ahead in the metro area, now making up nearly 70% of permitted housing units year-to-date. For the…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Housing Industry | Tagged: Homebuilding, Housing Market Data, July Construction Permits, Twin Cities Housing Permits

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Housing First Minnesota Awards 23 Legislators with Housing Leadership Award

Award Recognizes Legislators That Promoted Housing Affordability and Homeownership Opportunities During the 2022 Legislative Session Housing First Minnesota has named 23 Minnesota state legislators as recipients of the 2022 Housing Leadership Award. This honor recognizes legislators who worked to promote housing affordability and homeownership during the 2022 legislative session. “As more and…

Posted in Advocacy, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: 2022 legislative session, Homeownership, Housing Affordability, Housing Awards, Housing Leadership Awards, Minnesota Legislature

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Housing First Minnesota Names James Vagle as New Executive Director

The Housing First Minnesota Board of Directors has appointed James Vagle as its executive director. Vagle is a leader with vision and passion for homeownership in Minnesota who assumes this role with a breadth of homebuilding industry experience spanning over two decades. Vagle was the vice president of advocacy…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Housing Industry | Tagged: Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Homebuilders Association, Housing First Minnesota, James Vagle, Minnesota trade association for residential builders

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Permits For New Single-Family Homes in the Twin Cities Hit May Slump

While multifamily construction continues to soar ahead, single-family construction shows signs of strain on the market. There were 559 permits pulled for new single-family homes for the month, an 18% drop from May of last year. Permits were pulled for 1,529 multifamily units, more than a 450% increase from last…

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

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Ninth Annual Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes Features 17 Incredible New Homes and 6 Remodeled Homes

Housing First Minnesota’s ticketed, high-end home event, the Artisan Home Tour, is set to open for its ninth season on June 10. This year, the tour features 17 incredible new homes open from 12-6 p.m. on June 10-12, 17-19, and 24-26. Plus, six artisan-quality remodeled homes will be open the…

Posted in Artisan Home Tour | Tagged: 2022 Artisan Homes, Artisan Home Builders, Custom Home Builders, Parade of Homes, Twin Cities Luxury Real Estate

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