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Spring Parade of Homes Opens March 8

Tour over 380 homes across the Twin Cities metro area Housing First Minnesota proudly presents the 2024 Spring Parade of Homes. For over 75 years, the Twin Cities Parade of Homes has been the go-to resource for Twin Cities’ families to discover, free of charge,…

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Metro homebuilders start year on positive note

Roseville, Minn –Twin Cities homebuilders kicked off 2024 with a positive month of single-family construction activity. Metro builders pulled permits for 359 single-family homes during the month of January, a 10% increase from the same time…

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Housing First Minnesota and Building Talent Foundation Join Forces to Tackle State’s Construction Workforce Challenges

In a state where the demand for housing is soaring, Housing First Minnesota, the state’s foremost advocate for the housing industry, and Building Talent Foundation, a national nonprofit committed to advancing the education, training, and career progression of youth and underrepresented individuals in residential construction, have joined forces to…

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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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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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