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Twin Cities Homebuilding Activity Drops in November

With one month left in the year, it’s looking as if 2018 will be a flat year for Twin Cities homebuilding activity. Both single-family and large project multifamily permits were down for the month of November compared to 2017. Townhome construction continues to be the bright spot this year, with…

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Minnesota Supreme Court Ruling A Landmark Victory For Housing Affordability

Ruling Limits Local Government Fees On New Homes In a major win for homeowners the Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed today the ruling of the Minnesota Court of Appeals that limits local government fees on new homes. BATC-Housing First Minnesota Executive Director David Siegel issued the following statement regarding the Minnesota Supreme Court’s…

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Housing Industry Heads to the Capitol to Promote Homeownership and Affordability for Minnesotans

Over 400 members of the housing industry will rally at the Capitol to promote homeownership and housing affordability on Wednesday, March 14 as part of Housing Day at the Capitol. Members of both BATC-Housing First Minnesota and the Minnesota REALTORS® will meet with over 150 lawmakers on key issues facing the housing industry, which include housing…

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