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2016 Spring Remodelers Showcase Guidebook Shares Real Remodeling Stories

Having your home remodeled is a great way to create the spaces that fit your family better. Hiring a professional remodeler, like those that participate in the Remodelers Showcase, will minimize stress and maximize satisfaction. The Spring 2016 Guidebook includes these stories (in words and photos) describing the remodeling experiences…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Marvin Windows and Doors, TJB Remodeling, w.b. builders

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BATC Foundation Artisan Dream Remodeled Homes Featured in 2016 Spring Remodelers Showcase

During each Remodelers Showcase tour, BATC’s charitable arm, the BATC Foundation, selects very special Remodelers Showcase remodeled homes as their Artisan Dream Remodeled Homes. The public is invited to help area families in need by visiting these homes, which require a $5.00 donation to enter. All proceeds help continue the…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: AMEK Custom Homes, Artisan Dream Remodeled Homes, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Marvin Windows and Doors, Oslo Builders, Xpand, Xpand Inc.

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Spring Parade of Homes Opens February 20, 2016

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the 2016 Spring Parade of Homes. In its 68th year, the tour features 459 new homes all across the extended metro region. This Spring, the tour runs from February 20 through March 20, with all homes open Thursdays…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artisan Home Tour, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Green Path Energy Tour, HERS Index, Holiday Stationstores, Home Performance Report, Kroiss Development, Lindsay Truax, MN Green Path, NIH Homes, Parade of Homes, Preferred Builders, REALTOR® OPEN, RESNET, Stonewood LLC, Sustainable 9 Design+ Build, TC Homebuilders, The Tile Shop, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Facts About the Spring 2016 Parade of Homes

All the facts you need to know about the 2016 Spring Parade of Homes. Photo above is of home #258 by Greenwood Design and is located in Edina. In its 68th year, the Spring Parade of Homes is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). This tour…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artisan Dream Homes, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Green Path Energy Tour, Kroiss Development, MN Green Path, NIH Homes, Parade of Homes, Preferred Builders, Stonewood LLC, Sustainable 9 Design+ Build, TC Homebuilders, The Tile Shop, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Spring 2015 Parade of Homes Shares Homebuilding Experiences from Real Families

The Parade of Homes Guidebook includes editorial about the home building experiences of real families in the region. The cover article shares the story of Pink and Navy Stripes blogger, Lindsay Truax and her family. Three more real families share photos from their new home. Real Family home building experience…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Lindsay Truax, Parade of Homes, Pink and Navy Stripes Blog, Pulte Homes of Minnesota, Real Families, The Tile Shop, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Style Trends Featured in Spring 2015 Parade of Homes

One reason many people visit the Parade of Homes is to get inspiration for their home’s interior — whether they’re buying a new home or just want to spruce up their current one. From colors and finishes to products and accessories, the Parade of Homes is an excellent resource to…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Bathroom Decor, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Ferguson Kitchen & Bath, Home Decor, Kirsty Froelich, Leslie Meyers, Melissa Kapla, Mingle/Studio M, Parade of Homes, The Tile Shop

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

The Spring 2016 Parade of Homes is again featuring a tour-within-a-tour that highlights those homes that have been independently energy tested. Seventy percent (322) of the Spring 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, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Amaris Homes, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, HERS Index, Home Performance Report, MN Green Path, Net Zero Energy Home, RESNET

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BATC Announces 2016 President and Board of Directors

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) inducted its 2016 President and Board of Directors at a dinner meeting held at the Calhoun Beach Club the evening of January 14, 2016. Meg Jaeger, President of Mega Homes based in Maple Grove, was elected to serve as the Association’s president…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: ABC Millwork, Andy Michels, BATC, Bill Burgess, Bob Michels, Bob Michels Construction, Brush Masters, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, CalAtlantic Homes, Cardinal Homebuilders, Charlie Bradburn, Chris Contreras, Hans Hagen Homes, Jason McCarty, Jill Murphy, JMS Custom Homes, John Rask, Lennar, M/I Homes, Martha O'Hara Interiors, Meg Jaeger, Mega Homes, Mike Swanson, New Spaces, Ryland Homes, Shawn Nelson, Tim Fohr, Todd Polifka, Tom Wiener, Tony Wiener, Westwood Professional Services

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Builders Association of the Twin Cities Honors its Best at the 2015 Building Industry Gala

ROSEVILLE, MINN (October 23, 2015) — Over 600 Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) members attended the industry’s biggest event of the year, a red carpet Awards Gala on Thursday, October 22nd. The gala was held at Mystic Lake Casino Event Center with singer/songwriter and Cities 97 DJ, Keri Noble,…

Posted in Awards, General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: Associate of the Year, BATC, Builder of the Year, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Building Industry Gala, Reggie Awards, Remodeler of Merit Awards, Remodeler of the Year, ROMA Awards

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BATC Foundation Breaks Ground on their Next Project

On July 30, 2015, the four medically fragile young men who make Bluebird House their home, along with staff and family plus representatives from Homeward Bound, the BATC Foundation, Vujovich Design Build and many of the companies participating in the project, gathered together in the backyard of…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC Foundation, Bluebird House, Homeward Bound MN, Vujovich Design Build

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