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Spring Parade of Homes Opens March 4, 2017

  The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the 2017 Spring Parade of Homes. In its 69th year, the Twin Cities Parade of Homes continues to present the most new homes and neighborhoods in one event for Twin Cities’ families to tour, free of…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artisan Dream Homes, Aspect Design Build, BATC Foundation, Holiday Stationstores, Kroiss Development, MN Green Path, Pillar Homes Partner, Semler Construction, Sustainable 9 Design+ Build, The Tile Shop, Traditions by Donnay Homes, Xcel Energy

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Facts About the Spring 2017 Parade of Homes

The Spring Parade of Homes, in its 69th year, is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). This tour offers 481 new homes to tour, open March 4 through April 2, Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 6:00 pm. All the homes are free to…

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Spring 2017 Parade of Homes Cover Features Local Home Buyers

  The Parade of Homes Guidebook once again presents the story of a real family’s new home adventure as its cover feature. This Spring, we showcase three brothers and their families who each decided to build with Robert Thomas Homes to be able to live near one another in homes…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Argenta Hills, Robert Thomas Homes, Spirit of BrandtjenFarm, The Tile Shop

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Parade of Homes’ Green Path Energy Tour Helps Home Buyers Better Understand Home Energy Use

  The Spring 2017 Parade of Homes is again featuring a tour-within-a-tour that highlights those homes that have been independently energy tested. Sixty Four percent (306) of the Fall Parade Homes℠ are on the Green Path Energy Tour, sponsored by Xcel Energy. Each has been inspected and rated for…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Home Performance Report, Minnesota's Green Path, The Tile Shop, Xcel Energy

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Four Artisan Dream Homes in the Spring Parade of Homes Benefit the BATC Foundation

  This Spring, the public has an opportunity to help area families in need when they visit four BATC Foundation Artisan Dream Homes during the Parade of Homes. When visitors tour these high-end homes, they are asked to pay a tax-deductible $5.00 admission fee at the door, which supports the…

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BATC Foundation Builds Heart in Housing

For more than 20 years, the BATC Foundation has tapped the talents and resources of the member builders, remodelers, and suppliers of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities to help families who otherwise might not have the opportunity to have a safe and affordable home. The Foundation builds, remodels and…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: Bachman's, BATC Foundation, Florstar Sales, FoalPoint Flooring Cabinets & Design, Lake Country Builders, Lyman Lumber, Rebuilding Together Twin Cities, Showcase Renovations, Soderbeck Design & Construction

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Job Fair to Address Huge Demand for Residential Construction Workers

200 Job Openings from 30 Businesses at Mall of America on February 16 online pharmacy reglan over the counter with best prices today in the USA The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is holding its fifth annual residential construction job fair to help fill 200 job openings…

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Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Opens Nearly 60 Remodeled Homes to Tour September 30 – October 2, 2016

For nearly 30 years, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) has proudly presented the Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase to help area homeowners meet remodelers and see their work. It’s designed to show how remodeling helps families stay in their community when their homes no longer fit their…

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Facts About the Fall 2016 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase®

• The Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase is presented by the professional remodeler members of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). • The Remodelers Showcase has been held in the Twin Cities for 29 years, and is a convenient way for homeowners to meet professional remodelers without obligation…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of Minnesota, Holiday Stationstores, James Barton Design Build, Marvin Windows and Doors, Traditions by Donnay Homes

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2016 Fall Remodelers Showcase Guidebook Shares Real Remodeling Stories

Having your home remodeled is a great way to remain in the community you love while recreating your home to fit your family better. Hiring a professional remodeler, like those that participate in the Remodelers Showcase, will minimize stress and maximize satisfaction. The Fall 2016 Guidebook includes these stories (in…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Inspiration Design Center, James Barton Design Build, Marvin Windows and Doors, Puustelli USA, Real Families, Sunrise Design and Construction