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Lennar Tops the 2018 List of Twin Cities Builders

Results from a recent survey by Housing First Minnesota show that Lennar – Minneapolis/St. Paul was the region’s top ranked builder once again in 2018. Lennar has held the top spot since 2006. Rankings are based on annual gross revenue as reported by respondents for for-sale housing. Lennar reported gross…

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Lennar Tops the List of Twin Cities Builders for 12th Year in a Row

Results from a recent survey by BATC-Housing First Minnesota show that Lennar – Minneapolis/St. Paul was the region’s top ranked builder once again in 2017. Lennar has held the top spot since 2006. Rankings are based on annual gross revenue as reported by respondents for for-sale housing. Lennar reported gross…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Market Information, Uncategorized | Tagged: Lennar, Top 25 Builders List

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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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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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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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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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BATC Foundation Opens Just Completed Home for Charity during Fall 2017 Parade of 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,…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, BATC Foundation, Lennar, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, The Tile Shop

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BATC Foundation to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for a Special Home for Veterans.

The BATC Foundation with build partner Lennar and their trade partners will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to launch their latest charitable project—the construction of a brand-new home that will be donated to the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV). The home will be MACV’s first home that can support not only veterans…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC Foundation, Groundbreaking, Lennar, MACV

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Artisan Home Tour Supports BATC Foundation — Building Heart in Housing

  Visitors to the Artisan Home Tour will help support the BATC Foundation, the charitable arm of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). A portion of proceeds from each Artisan ticket sold will be donated to the Foundation to help continue their good work. The public is also…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: Artisan Home Tour, BATC Foundation, Ispiri LLC, Lennar, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, Special Spaces Minneapolis, Stonewood LLC

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BATC Announces 2016 President and Board of Directors

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) inducted its 2016 President and Board of Directors at a dinner meeting held at the Calhoun Beach Club the evening of January 14, 2016. Meg Jaeger, President of Mega Homes based in Maple Grove, was elected to serve as the Association’s president…

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