Parade of Homes

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BATC Foundation Builds Heart in Housing

For more than 20 years, the BATC Foundation has tapped the talents and resources of the member builders, remodelers, and suppliers of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities to help families who otherwise might not have the opportunity to have a safe and affordable home. The Foundation builds, remodels and…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: Artisan Dream Homes, Artisan Dream Remodeled Homes, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, HomeAid America, HomeAid Minnesota, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans

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Third Annual Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes® Opens June 10

Featuring 21 High-End New Homes and Eight Remodeled Homes The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) ticketed, high-end home event, the Artisan Home Tour, is set to open for its third season on June 10th. This year, the Tour features 21 artisan-quality new homes open from 12:00 noon to…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artful Living Magazine, Artisan Home Tour, Bachman's, BATC, Black Tie Limousine, Breakthru Beverage, Bronco Wine Company, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Flat Earth Brewery, Granite-Tops, Hedberg Landscape and Masonry Supply, Holiday Stationstores, JamesHardie, Luxury Homes, Marvin Design Gallery by Shaw / Stewart, Marvin Windows and Doors, MN Green Path, Parade Craze, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Artisan Home Tour Supports BATC Foundation — Building Heart in Housing

Visitors to the Artisan Home Tour will help support the BATC Foundation, the charitable arm of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC), with every ticket they purchase. The Foundation will receive $10 for every TourTicket sold and $2.00 for every single-visit ticket to the Artisan Home Tour. For…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: An Evening of Dreams, Artisan Home Tour, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Building Heart in Housing, HomeAid Twin Cities, Swanson Homes

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Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes® Fact Sheet

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities’ (BATC) ticketed, high-end home event, the Artisan Home Tour, will launch its third annual tour on June 10th. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through June 26th, the tour features 21 new homes plus eight high-end remodels open the final weekend. Tickets are on…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artful Living Magazine, Artisan Home Tour, Bachman's, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Holiday Stationstores, Parade Craze

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Spring Parade of Homes Opens February 20, 2016

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the 2016 Spring Parade of Homes. In its 68th year, the tour features 459 new homes all across the extended metro region. This Spring, the tour runs from February 20 through March 20, with all homes open Thursdays…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artisan Home Tour, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Green Path Energy Tour, HERS Index, Holiday Stationstores, Home Performance Report, Kroiss Development, Lindsay Truax, MN Green Path, NIH Homes, Parade of Homes, Preferred Builders, REALTOR® OPEN, RESNET, Stonewood LLC, Sustainable 9 Design+ Build, TC Homebuilders, The Tile Shop, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Facts About the Spring 2016 Parade of Homes

All the facts you need to know about the 2016 Spring Parade of Homes. Photo above is of home #258 by Greenwood Design and is located in Edina. In its 68th year, the Spring Parade of Homes is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). This tour…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artisan Dream Homes, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Green Path Energy Tour, Kroiss Development, MN Green Path, NIH Homes, Parade of Homes, Preferred Builders, Stonewood LLC, Sustainable 9 Design+ Build, TC Homebuilders, The Tile Shop, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Spring 2015 Parade of Homes Shares Homebuilding Experiences from Real Families

The Parade of Homes Guidebook includes editorial about the home building experiences of real families in the region. The cover article shares the story of Pink and Navy Stripes blogger, Lindsay Truax and her family. Three more real families share photos from their new home. Real Family home building experience…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Lindsay Truax, Parade of Homes, Pink and Navy Stripes Blog, Pulte Homes of Minnesota, Real Families, The Tile Shop, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Style Trends Featured in Spring 2015 Parade of Homes

One reason many people visit the Parade of Homes is to get inspiration for their home’s interior — whether they’re buying a new home or just want to spruce up their current one. From colors and finishes to products and accessories, the Parade of Homes is an excellent resource to…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Bathroom Decor, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Ferguson Kitchen & Bath, Home Decor, Kirsty Froelich, Leslie Meyers, Melissa Kapla, Mingle/Studio M, Parade of Homes, The Tile Shop

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Parade of Homes’ Green Path Energy Tour Helps Home Buyers Better Understand Home Energy Use

The Spring 2016 Parade of Homes is again featuring a tour-within-a-tour that highlights those homes that have been independently energy tested. Seventy percent (322) of the Spring Parade Homes℠ are on the Green Path Energy Tour, sponsored by Xcel Energy. Each has been inspected and rated for energy efficiency by…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Amaris Homes, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, HERS Index, Home Performance Report, MN Green Path, Net Zero Energy Home, RESNET

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Four Artisan Dream Homes in the Spring Parade of Homes Benefit the BATC Foundation

This Spring, the public has an opportunity to help area families in need when they visit four BATC Foundation Artisan Dream Homes during the Parade of Homes. When visitors tour these high-end homes, they are asked to pay a tax-deductible $5.00 admission fee at the door, which supports the BATC…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artisan Home Tour, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Kroiss Development, NIH Homes, Sustainable 9 Design+ Build, TC Homebuilders, The Tile Shop, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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