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Fall 2014 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase Opens September 26

In its 27th year, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase. This fall visitors can tour 61 gorgeous remodeled homes on September 26th from 1:00 to 7:00 pm and September 27-28 from noon to 6:00 pm. Entry to all…

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2014 Fall Remodelers Showcase Facts

• The Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase is presented by the professional members of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). • The Remodelers Showcase has been held in the Twin Cities for 27 years. • The tour runs September 26-28, 2014, with 61 remodeled homes open Friday…

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Remodelers Showcase Features Remodeling Story of Young Widow

This resilient young woman made the decision to remodel the home she shared with her late husband. Her story is a touching reminder that our homes are a place for love and healing. Remodelers Showcase Entry #R54 Ohana Construction 4233 18th Avenue South, Minneapolis Upper…

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Gorgeous Dream Remodeled Home Featured in Fall Remodelers Showcase

Each event, BATC’s charitable arm, the BATC Foundation, selects the most exceptional Parade Homes and Remodelers Showcase remodeled homes as their Dream Homes and Dream Remodeled Homes. Each event, the public is invited to help area families in need by visiting these homes, which require a $5.00 donation to enter.

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Lackluster Performance in Twin Cities Residential Construction for August 2014

Residential construction met the dog days of August this year, showing lackluster performance in both single family and multi-family construction. Planned units were down over 50 percent from August 2013, bringing year-to-date totals at just 0.5 percent more than at the same time last year. While overall indicators have remained…

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Fall 2014 Parade of Homes Opens September 6th with an Outdoor Focus

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the 66th annual Fall Parade of Homes. New homes all across the extended metro region are open September 6th through 28th, 2014, Thursdays through Sundays, from noon to 6:00 pm. The Parade of Homes continues to offer…

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Facts About the Fall 2014 Parade of Homes

• The 66th Annual Fall Parade of Homes is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). • The tour runs from September 6th through the 28th, with 392 new homes open Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 6:00 pm. • All the homes are free to…

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Fall 2014 Parade of Homes Features Outdoor Living

Even in Minnesota, new homebuyers are looking to add unique and comfortable outdoor rooms and landscaped spaces when they build. From outdoor kitchens to fireplaces and fire pits; patios to water features, outdoor living hardscapes have become de rigueur for new homes at almost every price point. The Parade of…

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Our Guidebook Cover Family’s Trans-Atlantic New Home Building Experience

This empty nester couple from South Africa graces our cover and shares their home building experience with Parade of Homes Guidebook readers. Building Halfway Across the World Johan and Sophia broke ground on their townhouse in Woodbury’s Dancing Waters Development in December 2013. With fresh snow on the ground and…

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