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Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes® Fact Sheet

May 13, 2016

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities’ (BATC) ticketed, high-end home event, the Artisan Home Tour, will launch its third annual tour on June 10th. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through June 26th, the tour features 21 new homes plus eight high-end remodels open the final weekend. Tickets are on…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artful Living Magazine, Artisan Home Tour, Bachman's, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Holiday Stationstores, Parade Craze

Twin Cities Residential Construction Slows in February

February 25, 2016

Roseville, MN (February 25, 2016) – Residential construction numbers dipped to a twelve month low in February, with a month over month 17 percent decrease in the number of permits pulled compared to 2015. Single-family production dropped month over month by 18 percent. Mulitfamily production slowed to only 24 percent…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Meg Jaeger, Permit Data, Residential Building Permits, Twin Cities Housing Data, Twin Cities Housing Market

Spring Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Tour Opens Remodeled Homes to Tour March 18-20, 2016

February 15, 2016

In its 29th year, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase. This Spring, visitors can tour 57 remodeled homes the final weekend of the Spring Parade of Homes. Homes are open Friday, March 18th from 1:00 to 7:00 pm…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: AMEK Custom Homes, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Kate Arends Peters, Oslo Builders, TJB Remodeling, w.b. builders, Xpand Inc.

Facts About the Spring 2016 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase

February 15, 2016

The Spring 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 designed to allow people to tour real remodeling projects across the region.

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: AMEK Custom Builders, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Kate Arends Peters, Marvin Windows and Doors, Oslo Builders, TJB Remodeling, w.b. builders, Wit & Delight, Xpand Inc.

Remodeling Tips from the 2016 Spring Remodelers Showcase

February 15, 2016

The Remodelers Showcase provides a great way to see how professional remodelers can make an outdated home look and live better for its homeowners. Remodeler representatives will be stationed at all the homes to explain the project, and many times the homeowners will be on hand to share their experiences…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Marvin Windows and Doors, Remodeling

2016 Spring Remodelers Showcase Guidebook Shares Real Remodeling Stories

February 15, 2016

Having your home remodeled is a great way to create the spaces that fit your family better. Hiring a professional remodeler, like those that participate in the Remodelers Showcase, will minimize stress and maximize satisfaction. The Spring 2016 Guidebook includes these stories (in words and photos) describing the remodeling experiences…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Marvin Windows and Doors, TJB Remodeling, w.b. builders

BATC Foundation Artisan Dream Remodeled Homes Featured in 2016 Spring Remodelers Showcase

February 15, 2016

During each Remodelers Showcase tour, BATC’s charitable arm, the BATC Foundation, selects very special Remodelers Showcase remodeled homes as their Artisan 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 General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: AMEK Custom Homes, Artisan Dream Remodeled Homes, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Marvin Windows and Doors, Oslo Builders, Xpand, Xpand Inc.

February Hot Sheet

February 4, 2016

“While we had hoped to see a much stronger year in 2015, we continued to see new residential construction lag behind the existing housing market. With the ruling just released by the Minnesota Supreme Court to let the Court of Appeals decision invalidating the expensive residential sprinkler mandate stand, we…

Posted in Market Information | Tagged: Builders Association of the Twin Cities, February Hot Sheet, Home Building Industry, Twin Cities Housing Data, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Twin Cities Residential Construction Off to a Good Start

January 29, 2016

Roseville, MN (January 29, 2016) – Residential construction started the year with a significant boost in activity compared to January 2015. Month over month, January saw a 31 percent increase in the number of permits pulled and a 32 percent increase in the number of units, compared to 2015. Mulitfamily…

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

Spring Parade of Homes Opens February 20, 2016

January 25, 2016

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the 2016 Spring Parade of Homes. In its 68th year, the tour features 459 new homes all across the extended metro region. This Spring, the tour runs from February 20 through March 20, with all homes open Thursdays…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artisan Home Tour, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Green Path Energy Tour, HERS Index, Holiday Stationstores, Home Performance Report, Kroiss Development, Lindsay Truax, MN Green Path, NIH Homes, Parade of Homes, Preferred Builders, REALTOR® OPEN, RESNET, Stonewood LLC, Sustainable 9 Design+ Build, TC Homebuilders, The Tile Shop, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage