Year: 2023 Archive

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Housing First Minnesota Names Art Pratt its 2024 Board Chair

ROSEVILLE, MINN.  — Housing First Minnesota inducted its 2024 board chair at its annual meeting held last week at the Golden Valley Country Club. Art Pratt, president of construction operations for Pratt Homes, was elected to serve as the association’s board chair and will lead a 17-member board during his year-long…

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Minnesota Homebuilding Industry Honors Award Recipients at the 2023 Building Industry Gala

Housing First Minnesota, the state’s leading voice for the housing industry, is pleased to announce the recipients of its coveted 2023 Builder of the Year, Remodeler of the Year, Associate of the Year and other housing awards including 22 Reggie Awards and 18 Remodeler of Merit Awards (ROMAs).   The awards were presented during Housing First…

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Housing First Minnesota Honors 2023 Legislators of the Year

ROSEVILLE, MINN — Housing First Minnesota, the state’s leading voice for housing, has recognized Sen. Eric Lucero (R-St. Michael) and Rep. Shane Mekeland (R-Clear Lake) as recipients of the 2023 Legislator of the Year awards. The honor recognizes legislators for their efforts in promoting housing affordability and homeownership opportunities for everyone,…

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Homebuilding in the Twin Cities Remains Steady Despite Rate Hurdles

Roseville, Minn (September 2023) – Twin Cities single-family home construction saw another strong month in September as mortgage rates continue to rise and supply in the existing market dwindles. Metro builders pulled permits for 656 single-family homes during the month, an 80% increase from the same time last year. Activity…

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Facts About the 2023 Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes

The 2023 Fall Artisan Home Tour is presented by Parade of Homes and Housing First Minnesota. The 2023 fall tour offers 20 high-end homes to tour Oct. 6-22. Fourteen new homes are open three weekends, and six remodeled homes are open the final weekend. The Artisan Home Tour by Parade of…

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2023 Fall Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes FAQs

The Twin Cities’ premiere high-end home event, the Artisan Home Tour, is set to open for its fall event on Oct. 6. This fall, the tour features 14 incredible new homes open from 12-6 p.m. Fridays – Sundays Oct. 6-22. Plus, six artisan-quality remodeled homes will be open the…

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