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Spring 2015 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Runs March 27-29th

In its 28th year, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase®. This spring visitors can tour 62 gorgeous remodeled homes from 52 talented and professional remodelers on March 27th from 1:00 to 7:00 pm and March 28th and 29th…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, BATC Foundation, Brian BT Turner, Holiday Stationstores, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Xpand Inc.

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Facts About the Spring 2015 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase

• The Spring 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 28 years. • The tour runs March 27-29, 2015, with 62 remodeled homes open Friday…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, BATC Foundation, Crystal Kitchen Center, Mark. D. Williams Custom Homes, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Revolution Design and Build, w.b. builders, Xpand Inc.

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Remodelers Showcase Guidebook Includes a Focus on Kitchens

Kitchens have long been a favorite remodeling project for many families. Which is evident in this Spring’s tour, where all but five of the homes showcase updated kitchens. (Like the photo above, Entry #R6 by Cardinal Remodeling.) The Remodelers Showcase Guidebook includes a special kitchen focus, with key findings…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Dacor, Jenn Air, Julie Warner, Kitchen Design, LG Mart ThinQ, Marvin Windows and Doors, Miele, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Sharp Microwave in a Drawer, Warners' Stellian

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Single Family Permits Spike in Rush to Avoid Code Changes

Roseville, MN (February 26, 2015) – As expected, there was a spike in residential construction permits as many rushed to beat the new residential building codes taking effect over the past several weeks. Single-family permits were up 47 percent compared to February 2014, while multifamily permits have completely dropped off…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Chris Contreras, Housing Data Twin Cities, Housing Market, Housing Regulation

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BATC Foundation Features Dream Remodeled Home in the 2015 Spring Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase

During each Remodelers Showcase tour, BATC’s charitable arm, the BATC Foundation, selects one or two special Remodelers Showcase remodeled homes as Dream Remodeled Homes. The public is invited to help area families in need by visiting these homes, which require a $5.00 donation to enter. All proceeds help continue the…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Marvin Windows and Doors, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Xpand Inc.

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Slow Start to 2015 for Twin Cities Residential Construction

Roseville, MN (January 30, 2015)–Residential construction activity has not started the year as strong as builders had hoped. Compared to January 2014 permits are down 13 percent, there was also a 50 percent decrease in number of units, mainly due to a decrease in large multifamily projects. According to data…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Chris Contreras, Housing Industry Data

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2015 SPRING PARADE OF HOMES OPENS FEBRUARY 28

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities will open over 400 new homes and over 60 remodeled homes in this Spring’s Parade of Homes℠ and Remodelers Showcase® events. In its 67th year, the new home tour runs February 28–March 29th, and in its 27th year, the Remodelers Showcase will be…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Parade of Homes, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase

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BATC Asks Courts to Protect Future Home Buyers by Delaying Implementation of Expensive New Building Code

Expensive mandates and implementation challenges will unnecessarily add costs and delays to Minnesotans building their dream home. Roseville –This week the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) filed a Petition with the Minnesota Court of Appeals challenging the Department of Labor and Industry’s (DLI) rules creating amendments to Minnesota’s…

Posted in Advocacy, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, Building Codes, DLI, Energy Code, Home Indoor Sprinkler Mandate, Residential Building Code

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Chris Contreras Elected 2015 President of Builders Association of the Twin Cities

ROSEVILLE, MINN (January 8, 2015) — The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) inducted its 2015 President and Board of Directors at a dinner meeting held at the International Market square the evening of January 8, 2015. Chris Contreras, of Ryland Homes based in Eden Prairie, was elected to…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: 2015, About BATC, BATC, Board Induction, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Chris Contreras

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Twin Cities Residential Construction Levels Off as Year Ends

Roseville, MN (December 30, 2014) –Residential construction activity ended the year similarly to how it started. December saw an increase in permitted units compared to November, but overall units were down one percent compared to 2013. According to data compiled by the Keystone Report for the Builders Association of the…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Residential Housing permits, Shawn Nelson

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