Builders Association of the Twin Cities

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Housing First Minnesota Names James Vagle as New Executive Director

The Housing First Minnesota Board of Directors has appointed James Vagle as its executive director. Vagle is a leader with vision and passion for homeownership in Minnesota who assumes this role with a breadth of homebuilding industry experience spanning over two decades. Vagle was the vice president of advocacy…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Housing Industry | Tagged: Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Homebuilders Association, Housing First Minnesota, James Vagle, Minnesota trade association for residential builders

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Twin Cities Homebuilding Activity Continues to Slow With Mounting Market Challenges

For the second month in a row single-family construction in the Twin Cities saw a drop in activity when compared to the same month of the previous year. The slowdown reflects the growing number of market and regulatory challenges that continue to hinder builders’ ability to bring new homes to…

Posted in Market Information | Tagged: Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Housing Data Twin Cities, Housing Market Data, September Permit Data, Twin Cities Home Builders

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Career Fair to Address Huge Demand for Residential Construction Workers

200+ Job Openings from 25+ Businesses at Mall of America on February 13 The Builders Association of the Twin Cities-Housing First Minnesota is holding its sixth annual residential construction career fair to help fill 200+ job openings from 25+ businesses. A skilled worker shortage has plagued the construction industry…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Construction Jobs, Housing First Minnesota, Job and career fair, Job Fair

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Renewed Surge in Residential Construction in November

Roseville, Minn. (Nov. 30, 2017) – After a flat October, Twin Cities home builders made up for it in November. The number of single-family permits pulled in November spiked to 586, increasing 30 percent over November last year. Multifamily construction had its best month this year with 1,306 permitted units,…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Housing First Minnesota, Minnesota Housing Market, Single-family Construction, Twin Cities Housing Market, Twin Cities Permit Data

Image for Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Opens 64 Remodeled Homes to Tour September 29 – October 1, 2017

Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Opens 64 Remodeled Homes to Tour September 29 – October 1, 2017

For 34 years, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) has presented the Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase 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 homes no longer fit…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: Artisan Dream Remodeled Homes, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Crystal Kitchen Center, Holiday Stationstores, Laura Marinan, Pillar Homes Partner, Remodelers Showcase, Remodeling

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Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Guidebook Explores Aging in Place

There are plenty of people who plan on staying put in their homes and communities well into their senior years. For those folks, remodeling is a great solution to make their homes more comfortable and livable as they age. Writer, Carla Waldemar explored how remodelers are responding using Aging in…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Crystal Kitchen Center, Inc., Lake Country Builders, Marvin Windows and Doors, Murphy Bros. Remodeling, Plekkenpol Builders, Remodelers Showcase, Stay at Home

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2017 Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Features Two BATC Foundation Artisan Dream Remodeled 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, remodels…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: Artisan Dream Remodeled Homes, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Crystal Kitchen Center, Marvin Windows and Doors, Pillar Homes Partner

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Remodelers Showcase Guidebook Shares Real Remodeling Stories

Having your home remodeled is a great way to remain in the community you love while recreating your home to fit your family better. Hiring a professional remodeler like those that participate in the Remodelers Showcase, will minimize stress and maximize satisfaction. The Fall 2017 Guidebook includes these stories (in…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, JP & CO, Julkowski Inc., Mark. D. Williams Custom Homes, Marvin Windows and Doors, Real Families, Treasured Spaces Inc.

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Facts About the Fall 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 remodelers without…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Crystal Kitchen Center, Holiday Stationstores, Marvin Windows and Doors, Pillar Homes Partner

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BATC Foundation to Hold Grand Opening and Key Ceremony for a Special Home for Veterans

The BATC Foundation along with build partner Lennar and their trade partners will hold a Grand Opening and Key ceremony for their latest charitable project—the completion of a brand-new home constructed for the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV). The home is MACV’s…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Daytons Bluff, Lennar, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, Parade of Homes, Rebuilding Together Twin Cities

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