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Facts About the Fall 2016 Parade of Homes

View the Fall 2016 Info Graphic Here >> • The 68th consecutive Fall Parade of Homes is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). • This tour offers 423 new homes to tour, open September 10 through October 2nd, Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 6:00…

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Fall 2016 Parade of Homes Cover Features Homebuilding Experience of Real Families

The Parade of Homes Guidebook cover once again features a real family from the area and tells their story inside. This young family wanted to raise their children in a close-knit community and on a lake. They found just that in their new home by Mark D. Williams Custom…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Mark. D. Williams Custom Homes, The Tile Shop, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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

The Fall 2016 Parade of Homes is again featuring a tour-within-a-tour that highlights those homes that have been independently energy tested. Seventy percent (293) of the Fall Parade Homes℠ are on the Green Path Energy Tour, sponsored by Xcel Energy. Each has been inspected and rated for energy efficiency by…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, HERS Index, Home Energy Rating System, Minnesota's Green Path, Residential Energy Services Network, RESNET, The Tile Shop, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Xcel Energy

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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 pay a tax-deductible $5.00 admission fee at the door, which supports the BATC…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artisan Dream Homes, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Carl M. Hansen Companies, Copper Creek, Hagstrom Builder, Highmark Builders, The Tile Shop, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Third Annual Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes® Opens June 10

Featuring 21 High-End New Homes and Eight 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 third season on June 10th. This year, the Tour features 21 artisan-quality new homes open from 12:00 noon to…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artful Living Magazine, Artisan Home Tour, Bachman's, BATC, Black Tie Limousine, Breakthru Beverage, Bronco Wine Company, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Flat Earth Brewery, Granite-Tops, Hedberg Landscape and Masonry Supply, Holiday Stationstores, JamesHardie, Luxury Homes, Marvin Design Gallery by Shaw / Stewart, Marvin Windows and Doors, MN Green Path, Parade Craze, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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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), with every ticket they purchase. The Foundation will receive $10 for every TourTicket sold and $2.00 for every single-visit ticket to the Artisan Home Tour. For…

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Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes® Fact Sheet

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities’ (BATC) ticketed, high-end home event, the Artisan Home Tour, will launch its third annual tour on June 10th. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through June 26th, the tour features 21 new homes plus eight high-end remodels open the final weekend. Tickets are on…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artful Living Magazine, Artisan Home Tour, Bachman's, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Holiday Stationstores, Parade Craze

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Spring Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Tour Opens Remodeled Homes to Tour March 18-20, 2016

In its 29th year, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase. This Spring, visitors can tour 57 remodeled homes the final weekend of the Spring Parade of Homes. Homes are open Friday, March 18th from 1:00 to 7:00 pm…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: AMEK Custom Homes, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Kate Arends Peters, Oslo Builders, TJB Remodeling, w.b. builders, Xpand Inc.

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Facts About the Spring 2016 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase

The Spring 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 designed to allow people to tour real remodeling projects across the region.

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: AMEK Custom Builders, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Kate Arends Peters, Marvin Windows and Doors, Oslo Builders, TJB Remodeling, w.b. builders, Wit & Delight, Xpand Inc.

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Remodeling Tips from the 2016 Spring Remodelers Showcase

The Remodelers Showcase provides a great way to see how professional remodelers can make an outdated home look and live better for its homeowners. Remodeler representatives will be stationed at all the homes to explain the project, and many times the homeowners will be on hand to share their experiences…

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