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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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BATC Foundation Builds Heart in Housing

For 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 repairs homes…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: Accent Homes, BATC, BATC Foundation, Bluebird House, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, HomeAid America, HomeAid Twin Cities, Homes for our Troops, Homeward Bound, Parade of Homes, Vujovich Design Build

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Spring 2016 Parade of Homes Starts February 20, Remodelers Showcase Open the Final Weekend

The Parade of Homes℠, presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities, will open for touring February 20, 2016. In its 68th year, the Parade of Homes once again welcomes area families looking for new homes, but also anyone interested in seeing the latest trends in home building, home…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: AMEK Custom Builders, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Green Path Energy Tour, Holiday Stationstores, Kroiss Development, Marvin Windows and Doors, MN Green Path, NIH Homes, Oslo Builders, Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase, Sustainable 9 Design+ Build, TC Homebuilders, The Tile Shop, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Xcel Energy, Xpand, Xpand Inc.

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Fall 2015 Parade of Homes Opens September 12th, 2015

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the 67th Fall Parade of Homes with 390 new homes to tour all across the extended metro region. This fall, the tour runs from September 12th through October 4th, with all homes open Thursdays through Sundays, from noon…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Brian Turner, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Carl M. Hansen Companies, Elevation Homes, John Kraemer & Sons, Jyland Construction Management, Lecy Bros. Building and Remodeling, Minnesota Homeowners Alliance, Parade of Homes, Personal Designer Idea Gallery, Semler Construction, The Rack Shack, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Xcel Energy

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Facts About the Fall 2015 Parade of Homes

The Fall Parade of Homes is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) and features 390 new homes to tour in this, the 67th consecutive Fall tour. Homes are open September 12th through October 4th , Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 6:00 pm. All the homes…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Carl M. Hansen Companies, Green Path Energy Tour, John Kraemer & Sons, Jyland Construction Management, Lecy Bros. Building and Remodeling, Minnesota Homeowners Alliance, Minnesota's Green Path, Parade of Homes, Semler Construction, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Xcel Energy

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

The Fall 2015 Parade of Homes is again featuring a tour-within-a-tour that highlights those homes that have been independently energy tested. Over 60 percent (246) of the Fall Parade Homes are on the Green Path Energy Tour, sponsored by Xcel Energy. Each has been inspected and rated for energy…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Energy Tested Homes, Green Building, Green Path Energy Tour, HERS Index, Minnesota Homeowners Alliance, Minnesota's Green Path, RESNET, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Fall 2015 Parade of Homes’ Cover Family’s Home Building Experience

Parade of Homes visitors can read about one young family’s home building experience and see photos (including the cover image) in the Guidebook. Here is their story: The House that Art Built An oversized tree branch, decorated by the kids and covered in colored yarn, hangs proudly in the family…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, LDK Builders, Minnesota Homeowners Alliance, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Four Dream Homes in the 2015 Fall Parade of Homes Benefit the BATC Foundation

This Fall, the public has an opportunity to help area families in need when they visit four BATC Foundation Dream Homes during the Parade of Homes. When visitors tour the Dream 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: BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Carl M. Hansen Companies, John Kraemer & Sons, Jyland Construction Management, Lecy Bros. Building and Remodeling, Minnesota Homeowners Alliance, Parade of Homes, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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BATC Foundation Builds Heart in Housing during the 2015 Parade of Homes

For 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 repairs…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: Accent Homes, BATC Foundation, Bluebird House, Homes for our Troops, Homeward Bound MN, Marco Solt, Vujovich Design Build

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Artisan Style Showcased in 2015 Fall Parade of Homes Guidebook

For those who missed this summer’s Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes, there’s plenty to see in the Guidebook and on this Fall’s tour. Trending Photography Artisan Homes by design are chock full of the latest and most interesting home trends available on the market. The Fall Parade…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artisan Home Tour, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Carl M. Hansen Companies, Creek Hill Custom Homes, Hanson Builders, John Kraemer & Sons, Jyland Construction Management, Kootenia Homes, Lecy Bros. Building and Remodeling, Minnesota Homeowners Alliance, Parade of Homes, Pillar Homes Partner, TJB Homes, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage