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2013 Begins Strong for Twin Cities’ Residential Construction

Residential housing permits came on strong in spite of the frigid weather in January. Permits were up almost 70 percent over those issued in the month of January 2012, while planned units were more than 50 percent higher. The figures continue the trend that ended 2012 with nearly twice as…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, new homes, Pamela Belz, Permit Data, Residential Construction Permits

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BATC Brings More than 80 to Builder Day at the Capitol

More than 80 members of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) joined other residential construction industry professionals from around the state to descend on the Minnesota Capitol grounds yesterday to meet and talk with representatives and senators about the issues that affect the housing industry. The day…

Posted in Advocacy, General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of Minnesota, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, David Tomassoni, John Pederson, Mike Beard, Minnesota State Capitol, Pamela Belz, Remi Stone, Senior Housing Partners

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Spring 2013 Parade of Homes Opens March 2nd, 2013

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the Spring 2013 Parade of Homes℠. Models are open March 2 through 24, 2013, Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 6:00 pm. In its 65th year, the Parade of Homes continues to offer area families the most comprehensive…

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

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Our Charitable Arm: BATC Foundation, Making a Difference One Home at a Time

For almost 20 years, the BATC Foundation has tapped the talents and resources of our member builders, remodelers, and suppliers to help families who otherwise might not have the opportunity to have a safe and affordable home. The Foundation builds, remodels and repairs homes for Twin Cities families in need, often…

Posted in Advocacy, General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, BATC Foundation, Jack Jablonski, Noah Gordon, Parade of Homes, Project Pride in Living

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BATC Foundation Features Three Dream Homes in the 2013 Spring Parade of Homes

During the Parade of Homes, the public has an opportunity to help area families in need when they visit the BATC Foundation Dream Homes. During this event, visitors can visit three very special Dream Homes. All visitors to the Dream Homes are asked to pay a tax-deductible $5.00 admission fee…

Posted in Advocacy, General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Dream Homes, Green Building, new homes, Parade of Homes

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Green Path Energy Efficient Home Tour is part of the Spring Parade of Homes

Once again, the Parade of Homes℠ will include an Energy Efficient Home Tour sponsored by Xcel Energy. The tour-within-a-tour highlights those Parade Homes℠ that have been independently inspected and rated for energy efficiency by a RESNET rater. A total of 141 homes are taking part in the energy tour and…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Energy Efficiency, Energy Tour, Green Building, Home Performance Report, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes, RESNET, Xcel Energy

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Minnesota’s Green Path Expands

MN Green Path℠ is a green building program that was launched by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) two years ago. The program has already has given certifications to over 60 homes, an incredible adoption rate for such a short timeframe. One of the reasons for its…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Energy Efficiency, Energy Tour, Green Building, Home Builders, HPR, MN Green Path, new homes, Parade of Homes, RESNET, Xcel Energy

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Real Families Tell their Home Building Experiences

Four real Twin Cities families who recently built or bought a new home shared their stories with us. From Suburbs to City, And Back Again This home is open for touring on the Spring 2013 Parade of Homes, #138, at 2551 15th Street NW in New Brighton, built by CRJ…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Home Builders, new homes, Parade of Homes, Real Families

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