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

The Fall 2017 Parade of Homes is again featuring a tour-within-a-tour that highlights those homes that have been independently energy tested. Sixty-four percent (257) of the Fall Parade Homes℠ are on the Green Path Energy Tour, sponsored by Xcel Energy. Each have been inspected and rated for…

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Facts About the Fall 2017 Parade of Homes

The Fall Parade of Homes, in its 69th year, is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). This tour offers 406 new homes to tour September 9 through October 1, Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 6:00 pm. All the homes are free to tour with…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Green Path Energy Tour, Holiday Stationstores, Homes by Tradition, Landmark Building Contractors, Lennar, SD Custom Homes, Sustainable 9 Design+ Build, The Tile Shop

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Fall 2017 Parade of Homes Guidebook Cover Features Local Home Buyers

The Parade of Homes Guidebook once again presents the story of a real family’s new home adventure as its cover feature. Two Homes Under One Roof Matt and Kelly were cramped and needed more space. Joyce had too much room and was ready to downsize. The perfect solution? A…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Lennar, Real Families, The Tile Shop

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BATC Foundation Opens Just Completed Home for Charity during Fall 2017 Parade of Homes

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,…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, BATC Foundation, Lennar, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, The Tile Shop

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Spring Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Opens 64 Remodeled Homes to Tour

  The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) has presented the Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase since 1984. The tour is designed to connect area homeowners with remodelers, give them a chance to see real remodeling projects and learn how remodeling can help them remain in their community when…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Holiday Stationstores, Marvin Windows and Doors, Otogawa-Anschel Design-Build, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Vujovich Design Build, Woodstone Renovation

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Facts About the Spring 2017 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase®

    The Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase is presented by the professional remodeler members of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). The Remodelers Showcase has been held in the Twin Cities since 1984, and is a convenient way for homeowners to meet professional…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: AMEK Custom Builders, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Holiday Stationstores, Marvin Windows and Doors, Otogawa-Anschel Design-Build, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Vujovich Design Build, Woodstone Renovation

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Job Fair to Address Huge Demand for Residential Construction Workers

200 Job Openings from 30 Businesses at Mall of America on February 16 The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is holding its fifth annual residential construction job fair to help fill 200 job openings from 30 businesses. A skilled worker shortage has plagued the construction industry nationwide as…

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Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Opens Nearly 60 Remodeled Homes to Tour September 30 – October 2, 2016

For nearly 30 years, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) has proudly presented the Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase to help area homeowners meet remodelers and see their work. It’s designed to show how remodeling helps families stay in their community when their homes no longer fit their…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: Artisan Dream Remodeled Homes, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Holiday Stationstores, James Barton Design Build, Traditions by Donnay Homes, Warners' Stellian, Xcel Energy

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Facts About the Fall 2016 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase®

• The Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase is presented by the professional remodeler members of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). • The Remodelers Showcase has been held in the Twin Cities for 29 years, and is a convenient way for homeowners to meet professional remodelers without obligation…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of Minnesota, Holiday Stationstores, James Barton Design Build, Marvin Windows and Doors, Traditions by Donnay Homes