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Home Builders Oppose Home Indoor Sprinkler Mandate for Single Family Homes in Proposed Building Code

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC), alongside the Builders Association of MN and other business groups strongly opposes the costly and unnecessary home indoor sprinkler mandate included in the draft of the updated residential building code online pharmacy buy arava online no prescription online pharmacy…

Posted in Advocacy, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of Minnesota, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Building Codes, Governor Mark Dayton, Home Indoor Sprinkler Mandate, MN Department of Labor and Industry, Unsession

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BATC Honors its Best at the 2013 Awards of Excellence Gala

A full house at a red carpet Awards Gala on Thursday, October 24th, suggests the Twin Cities housing market continues to gain strength. The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) honored its top firms and individuals for excellence in home building last evening at the Lafayette Club in Minnetonka…

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Multi-Family Permits Push Twin Cities Residential Construction to Triple Digit Growth in September 2013

While single-family construction continues to do well — showing a 22 percent increase in September 2013 over September 2012 — a surge in multi-family construction put units permitted in 2013 at the highest point in eight years. The 1,424 units permitted in September was just behind 1,445 units permitted in…

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

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BATC Foundation Features Three Dream Remodeled Homes in the 2013 Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase®

During the Parade of Homes, the public has an opportunity to help area families in need when they visit the BATC Foundation Dream Homes. During this event, visitors can visit three very special Dream Remodeled Homes. All visitors to the Dream Remodeled Homes are asked to pay a tax-deductible $5.00…

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August Continues Growth Trend for Twin Cities Residential Construction

Both single family and multi-family home permitting was up for the month of August 2013, showing continued strength in the new construction market. A total of 3,315 single family homes were permitted so far in 2013, up 31 percent over January through August 2012. Year-to-date, multi-family construction is also up…

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Fall 2013 Parade of Homes(sm) Opens September 7th

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the Fall 2013 Parade of Homes. Models are open September 7 through 29, 2013, Thursdays through Sundays, from noon to 6:00 pm. In its 65th year, the Parade of Homes continues to offer area families the most comprehensive…

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Green Path Energy Efficient Home Tour is part of the Fall Parade of Homes

This Fall, the Parade of Homes will again include the Green Path Energy Efficient Home Tour sponsored by Xcel Energy. This tour-within-a-tour highlights Parade Homes(sm) that have been independently inspected and rated for energy efficiency by a Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) rater, and have received a Green Path Home…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, HERS Score, Home Energy Rating System, Minnesota's Green Path, Parade of Homes, Residential Energy Services Network, RESNET

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BATC Foundation Features Three Dream Homes in the 2013 Fall Parade of Homes(sm)

During the Parade of Homes, the public has an opportunity to help area families in need when they visit the BATC Foundation Dream Homes. During this event, visitors can visit three very special Dream Homes. All visitors to the Dream Homes are asked to pay a tax-deductible $5.00 admission fee…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Charles Cudd De Novo, Divine Custom Homes, Dream Homes, Parade of Homes

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