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Fall 2014 Parade of Homes Opens September 6th with an Outdoor Focus

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the 66th annual Fall Parade of Homes. New homes all across the extended metro region are open September 6th through 28th, 2014, Thursdays through Sundays, from noon to 6:00 pm. The Parade of Homes continues to offer…

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Facts About the Fall 2014 Parade of Homes

• The 66th Annual Fall Parade of Homes is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). • The tour runs from September 6th through the 28th, with 392 new homes open Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 6:00 pm. • All the homes are free to…

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Fall 2014 Parade of Homes Features Outdoor Living

Even in Minnesota, new homebuyers are looking to add unique and comfortable outdoor rooms and landscaped spaces when they build. From outdoor kitchens to fireplaces and fire pits; patios to water features, outdoor living hardscapes have become de rigueur for new homes at almost every price point. The Parade of…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, KARE 11 Backyard, Parade of Homes, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Our Guidebook Cover Family’s Trans-Atlantic New Home Building Experience

This empty nester couple from South Africa graces our cover and shares their home building experience with Parade of Homes Guidebook readers. Building Halfway Across the World Johan and Sophia broke ground on their townhouse in Woodbury’s Dancing Waters Development in December 2013. With fresh snow on the ground and…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Parade of Homes, Pratt Homes, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Fall 2014 Parade of Homes Features Artisan Style Section

The Parade of Homes has long been a great resource for people to find the latest trends in design, products, materials and finishes for homes. And this summer’s Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes was no exception. These high-end, Artisan Homes each demonstrated a host of interesting new…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Accent Homes, AMEK Custom Builders, Artisan Home Tour, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Charles Cudd De Novo, Kyle Hunt & Partners, Parade of Homes, Swanson Homes, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Twin Cities Residential Construction Revs Up in July 2014

Residential permitting heated up in July, with permits running higher than during any month since October 2013. Planned units are up almost 30 percent in July 2014 over July 2013, and almost 14 percent over year-to-date. Permits for the month, however, remain more than 16 percent below permits issued in…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Residential Construction Permits, Shawn Nelson

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Dayton Ignores Advice of Experts and Majority of Residents, Mandates Indoor Sprinklers in New Single-Family Homes

Mandate estimated to increase home-buying costs for Minnesota consumers by $10,000 – $20,000 per home. Rejecting the advice of the state-appointed Residential Code Advisory Committee and multiple bipartisan legislative efforts to block its implementation, Governor Mark Dayton included a home indoor sprinkler system mandate for many new homes as part…

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2014 Legislative Session Review

The 2014 legislative session was the shortest one in years, but nonetheless proved to be one of the most intense sessions for BATC in many years. Following our experiences in 2013 we knew we would face unique challenges at the Capitol with the DFL leading the House, Senate and Governor’s…

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June Hot Sheet

“Markets are gradually returning to normal levels of housing and economic activity. When we see more sustainable levels of job growth, this will unleash pent-up demand and bring more buyers into the marketplace.” – NAHB Chairman Kevin Kelly Inside: NAHB Builder Confidence Index MSP Residential Real Estate Index Twin Cities…

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