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Single-Family Construction Continues Strong Start to the Year

March 27, 2020

Despite growing concerns over COVID-19 and the impact it is having on the economy, permits for single-family construction sailed ahead. Single-family permits saw another double-digit increase in March with 409 permits pulled, a 20% increase over 2019. Multifamily activity did see a slowdown compared to the past few months, making…

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January Off to a Strong Start for Housing Construction

January 29, 2020

Twin Cities Homebuilders have kicked off 2020 without missing a beat in production. Single-family construction started the year up slightly from 2019 with 453 permits pulled, a 3% increase. Multifamily construction started the year full steam ahead with 1,345 units, up from just 309 units in January of 2019. “Following…

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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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Single-Family Permits Surge in November

November 27, 2019

Single-family construction continued on a hot streak in November with 645 permits pulled, a 45% increase over this month last year. Multifamily construction slowed slightly with permits pulled for 691 units, falling 12% from November 2018. “Our housing market is in desperate need of new single-family inventory,” said John Rask,…

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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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Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Opens 67 Remodeled Homes to Tour Sept. 27-29, 2019

August 26, 2019

ROSEVILLE, MINN. (Sept. 2019) — BATC-Housing First Minnesota is proud to present the Fall 2019 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase which is designed to connect area homeowners with remodelers. The tour lets families see real remodeling projects and learn how remodeling can help them remain in their community when their…

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Housing First Minnesota’s Statement on Legal Action Against the City of Dayton

August 9, 2019

Legal steps taken to protect housing affordability and homeowners Following the city of Dayton’s decision in July to create an off-site transportation fee, Housing First Minnesota initiated a legal action against the city in Hennepin County District Court Friday. The creation of such a fee is in violation of established law…

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New Survey Reveals How Dire Construction Labor Shortage is in Minnesota

December 4, 2018

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BATC-Housing First Minnesota Names Rep. Pat Garofalo Legislator of the Year

October 26, 2018

BATC-Housing First Minnesota is honored to name Rep. Pat Garofalo (District 58B, Farmington) as the recipient of its Legislator of the Year Award. BATC-Housing First Minnesota’s Legislator of the Year Award is given to a member of the Minnesota Legislature who has championed housing issues and industry legislative priorities. “Throughout…

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