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

The Fall 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 (257) of the Fall Parade Homes℠ are on the Green Path Energy Tour, sponsored by Xcel Energy. Each have been inspected and rated for…

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Facts About the Fall 2017 Parade of Homes

The Fall Parade of Homes, in its 69th year, is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). This tour offers 406 new homes to tour September 9 through October 1, Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 6:00 pm. All the homes are free to tour with…

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

This Fall, 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 make a tax-deductible $5.00 donation at the door, which supports the BATC Foundation,…

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Fall 2017 Parade of Homes Guidebook 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. Two Homes Under One Roof Matt and Kelly were cramped and needed more space. Joyce had too much room and was ready to downsize. The perfect solution? A…

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BATC Foundation Opens Just Completed Home for Charity during Fall 2017 Parade of Homes

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,…

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Fourth Annual Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes®

Featuring 19 Artisan Quality New Homes and Two Remodeled Homes The Builders Association of the Twin Cities’ (BATC) ticketed, high-end home event, the Artisan Home Tour, is set to open for its fourth season on June 9th. This year, the Tour features 19 artisan-quality new homes open from 12:00 noon…

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Facts About the 2017 Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes®

  The Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). A natural extension of the Parade of Homes brand, the Artisan Home Tour was launched in 2014 and allows high-end builders and remodelers a chance to show…

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Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes® FAQs

  The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) ticketed, high-end home event, the Artisan Home Tour, will launch its fourth annual tour on June 9th. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through June 25th, the tour features 19 new homes plus two high-end remodels open the final weekend. Tickets are…

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Artisan Home Tour Supports BATC Foundation — Building Heart in Housing

  Visitors to the Artisan Home Tour will help support the BATC Foundation, the charitable arm of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). A portion of proceeds from each Artisan ticket sold will be donated to the Foundation to help continue their good work. The public is also…

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