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The Top 25 Twin Cities Builders of 2019

April 23, 2020

Results from an annual survey by Housing First Minnesota show that Lennar – Minneapolis/St. Paul was the region’s top-ranked builder once again in 2019. Lennar has held the top spot since 2006. Rankings are based on annual gross revenue as reported by respondents for for-sale housing. Together the Top 25…

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Minnesota New Homes Rank Among Most Energy Efficient in the Country in 2019

April 22, 2020

Newly built homes in Minnesota are more energy efficient than ever as many builders are advancing green building practices. Through Housing First Minnesota’s Green Path program, our state has now tested and issued Home Performance Reports for more than 22,000 homes. Minnesota homes scored an average Home Energy Rating System…

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Residential Construction Shows No Signs of Slowing Down in February

February 27, 2020

Both single-family and multifamily construction saw double digit gains in February, showing signs that it will be a good spring for homebuilders. Single-family construction increased by 19% over February 2019 with 393 permits pulled. With permits pulled for 487 units, multifamily activity increased by 16% from this time last year.

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Housing and Session Priorities Event Reveals Call For Action to Fix Minnesota’s Housing Market

January 30, 2020

Legislative Panel Agrees it’s Time For All to Come Together For Solutions online pharmacy buy elavil no prescription Housing experts and legislators took a look at the current housing market conditions and discussed ways to address the region’s affordability challenge during the Housing 2020: Session Preview hosted by Housing…

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Slow Finish to a Strong Year of Residential Construction

December 27, 2019

After several months of strong growth, Twin Cities residential construction slowed slightly in December. Despite the slowdown, residential permits still ended the year up 4% with the number of total units up over 20%. Single-family construction fell by 14% in December with 427 permits pulled, down from 497 permits in…

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Housing First Minnesota Names Gary Kraemer its 2020 President

December 16, 2019

Housing First Minnesota inducted its 2020 President and Board of Directors at its annual dinner meeting held at the Metropolitan Ballroom Thursday night. Gary Kraemer, President of Edina-based John Kraemer & Sons Inc., was elected to serve as the association’s president for 2020, and will lead a 17-member board during…

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Housing First Minnesota Launches Association Health Plan for Housing Industry

November 19, 2019

Comprehensive Plan Created by North Risk Partners Available Through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota for 2020 Saint Paul and Eagan, MN – Insurance solutions firm North Risk Partners has partnered with Housing First Minnesota to launch an association health plan (AHP) through Blue Cross and Blue Shield…

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Homebuilding Industry Honors its Best at the 2019 Building Industry Gala

October 28, 2019

More than 800 homebuilding industry members attended Housing First Minnesota’s biggest event of the year, the Building Industry Gala on Friday at Mystic Lake Center. More than 190 awards were handed out during the gala honoring the top builders, remodelers, suppliers and individuals in Minnesota’s homebuilding industry. The Gala culminated in the presentation of…

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Housing First Minnesota Honors 2019 Legislators of the Year

October 28, 2019

Sen. Draheim and Rep. Nash honored as champions for homeowners and the housing industry Housing First Minnesota, the state’s leading voice for housing, has recognized Sen. Rich Draheim (Madison Lake) and Rep. Jim Nash (Waconia) as recipients of the 2019 Housing First Minnesota Legislator of the Year Award. The honor recognizes legislators…

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Housing Construction Continues Upward Trend

October 1, 2019

Twin Cities homebuilding is on pace to hit a 13-year high in the number of permitted units in 2019. For the month of September, 472 single-family permits were pulled for a 6% increase over September of last year. Multifamily construction had another strong month with 26 permits pulled for a…

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