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Multi-Family Permits Boosts Twin Cities Residential Construction for June 2014

Residential construction permitting activity jumped again in June, with several large multi-family buildings leading the way. Permits for the month were down by over 16 percent from June 2013, but units were up by 37 percent. The drop in permits was due to a 17 percent drop in single family…

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Twin Cities Residential Construction Slower in May, 2014

Residential construction permitting activity continued to show signs of slowing for the month of May, primarily in multi-family construction. Permits for the month were down about seven percent over May 2013 while units were down by 33 percent. Year-to-date, permits are also down by a bit over one percentage point,…

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Builders Association of the Twin Cities Launches New High-End Home Tour

Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes Opens June 7th, 2014 The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) has added a new, ticketed home tour to its portfolio of Parade of Homes properties. Named the Artisan Home Tour, the event features 25 artisan-quality homes open to tour June 7-15,…

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Artisan Home Tour Fact Sheet

• The Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). With 66 years of home tour experience, adding the Artisan Home Tour was a natural extension of the Parade of Homes brand. • The tour runs June 7th through the 15th, with…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artful Living Magazine, Artisan Home Tour, BATC, Bruce Knutson, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Executive Homes, Frank Roffers, Luxury Homes, Mark Nessett, Parade Craze, Parade of Homes

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BATC and KARE 11 Break Ground on the New KARE 11 Backyard

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is pleased to be hosting a News Conference on Monday May 12, 2014 as ground is broken for the much-anticipated remodel of the KARE 11 Backyard. Local notaries and dignitaries will be on hand with KARE 11 Meteorologist Belinda Jensen, the…

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BATC Launches New Home Tour

Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes Opens June 7th, 2014 The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC), is adding a new, ticketed home tour this summer to its portfolio of Parade of Homes properties. Named the Artisan Home Tour, the event will open 25 artisan-quality homes to the public for its…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artisan Home Tour, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Parade of Homes

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Minneapolis Zoning and Planning Committee Votes to Lift Moratorium

Full City Council Vote scheduled on April 11 ROSEVILLE, MN (April 3, 2014)– The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) lauds today’s unanimous decision of the Minneapolis’ Planning and Zoning Committee to recommend to the full council an immediate lifting of the residential construction moratorium currently in effect in…

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