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The Fall Parade of Homes Opens September 6

Housing First Minnesota proudly presents the 2024 Fall Parade of Homes. With over 75 years of legacy in the metro area, the Twin Cities Parade of Homes has been the go-to resource for Twin Cities’ families to discover, free of charge, the wide range of homes and neighborhoods. This fall,…

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Housing First Minnesota PAC Announces Legislative Endorsements

Housing First Minnesota’s Political Action Committee (PAC) is proud to endorse 44 candidates for election and re-election to the Minnesota legislature. Housing First Minnesota’s PAC endorsement reflects each candidate’s demonstrated commitment to a vibrant housing market that ties together the communities of our great state. These leaders share our goals of providing…

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Homebuilding Activity Slow in July, While Demand Remains Strong

Roseville, Minn – Summer homebuilding in the Twin Cities saw slower momentum in July as interest rates and affordability challenges continue to impact the housing market. Metro homebuilders pulled 452 permits for single-family homes during the month of July. This is a 1% increase over last year. Additionally, multifamily construction…

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Housing First Minnesota Honors 21 Legislators with 2024 Housing Leadership Award

Housing First Minnesota named 21 Minnesota state legislators as recipients of the 2024 Housing Leadership Award. This honor recognizes legislators who went above and beyond to promote housing affordability and homeownership during the 2024 legislative session. For the first time in decades, housing supply, affordability, land use and zoning reform…

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2024 Summer Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes Opens June 7

Summer Tour Features 19 Amazing New Homes and Four Remodeled Homes The Twin Cities’ premiere high-end home event, the Artisan Home Tour, is set to open for its summer event on June 7. This summer, the tour features 19 incredible new homes open from 12-6 p.m. Fridays – Sundays…

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Homebuilding Industry Celebrates 2024 Spring Award Recipients

Housing First Minnesota, the state’s leading voice for the housing industry, is pleased to announce the recipients of its coveted spring awards honoring excellence in homebuilding. This spring’s awards include 23 Reggie Awards℠ presented to homes selected for outstanding design, construction quality and value, and 70 Trillium Awards for…

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Homebuilders in Minnesota Continue Commitment to Green Building in 2023

According to Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET), Minnesota has one of the lowest average Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index Scores of all states that energy tested more than 4,000 homes in 2023. The lower the HERS Index Score, the more energy-efficient the home is. According to RESNET, Minnesota tested…

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Metro homebuilders start spring strong

Roseville, Minn – Metro homebuilders had another positive month of permitting activity with 405 permits pulled for single-family homes in March, a 37% increase from the same time last year.

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