Builders Association of the Twin Cities

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Fall Parade of Homes Opens September 9, 2017

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the 2017 Fall Parade of Homes. In its 69th year, the Twin Cities Parade of Homes continues to be the go-to resource for Twin Cities’ families to see, free of charge, the entire gamut of new homes…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artisan Home Tour, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Charles Cudd Co., Green Path Energy Tour, Holiday Stationstores, Homes by Tradition, Housing First Minnesota, Landmark Building Contractors, Lennar, MN Green Path, SD Custom Homes, Semler Construction, Sustainable 9 Design+ Build, Xcel Energy

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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…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Green Path Energy Tour, The Tile Shop, Xcel Energy

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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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Four Artisan Dream Homes in the Fall Parade of Homes Benefit the BATC Foundation

This Fall, the public has an opportunity to help area families in need when they visit four BATC Foundation Artisan Dream Homes during the Parade of Homes. When visitors tour these high-end homes, they are asked to make a tax-deductible $5.00 donation at the door, which supports the BATC Foundation,…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: About BATC, Artisan Dream Homes, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Homes by Tradition, Landmark Building Contractors, 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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May Hot Sheet

INSIDE THE MAY HOT SHEET “Strong homebuilding activity is a great sign for all of Minnesota, but our builders are still struggling to create entry-level housing, a key part of the housing market. We are working with the MN REALTORS this year at the Capitol to support a package of…

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In Case You Missed It: Housing Affordability Crisis Illustrated in Sunday Article

  Home buyers in the Twin Cities face price challenges that place homeownership out of reach for far too many. According to a Sunday report by the St. Paul Pioneer Press, “Outside coastal states like New York and California, the Twin Cities was No. 1 in housing costs among the…

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The March Hot Sheet

INSIDE THE MARCH HOT SHEET “Some pull back in housing production is unsurprising after an overly strong multifamily reading last month. As we move forward in 2017, we can expect the multifamily sector to continue to stabilize and single-family production to move forward at a gradual but consistent pace.” –…

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