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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…

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Fourth Annual Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes®

Featuring 19 Artisan Quality New Homes and Two Remodeled Homes The Builders Association of the Twin Cities’ (BATC) ticketed, high-end home event, the Artisan Home Tour, is set to open for its fourth season on June 9th. This year, the Tour features 19 artisan-quality new homes open from 12:00 noon…

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Spring Parade of Homes Opens March 4, 2017

  The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the 2017 Spring Parade of Homes. In its 69th year, the Twin Cities Parade of Homes continues to present the most new homes and neighborhoods in one event for Twin Cities’ families to tour, free of…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artisan Dream Homes, Aspect Design Build, BATC Foundation, Holiday Stationstores, Kroiss Development, MN Green Path, Pillar Homes Partner, Semler Construction, Sustainable 9 Design+ Build, The Tile Shop, Traditions by Donnay Homes, Xcel Energy

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Facts About the Spring 2017 Parade of Homes

The Spring Parade of Homes, in its 69th year, is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). This tour offers 481 new homes to tour, open March 4 through April 2, Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 6:00 pm. All the homes are free to…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Aspect Design Build, BATC Foundation, Holiday Stationstores, MN Green Path, Pillar Homes Partner, Semler Construction, Sustainable 9 Design+ Build, The Tile Shop, Traditions by Donnay Homes

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Third Annual Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes® Opens June 10

Featuring 21 High-End New Homes and Eight Remodeled Homes The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) ticketed, high-end home event, the Artisan Home Tour, is set to open for its third season on June 10th. This year, the Tour features 21 artisan-quality new homes open from 12:00 noon to…

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Spring Parade of Homes Opens February 20, 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…

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Facts About the Spring 2016 Parade of Homes

All the facts you need to know about the 2016 Spring Parade of Homes. Photo above is of home #258 by Greenwood Design and is located in Edina. In its 68th year, the Spring Parade of Homes is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). This tour…

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Parade of Homes’ Green Path Energy Tour Helps Home Buyers Better Understand Home Energy Use

The Spring 2016 Parade of Homes is again featuring a tour-within-a-tour that highlights those homes that have been independently energy tested. Seventy percent (322) of the Spring Parade Homes℠ are on the Green Path Energy Tour, sponsored by Xcel Energy. Each has been inspected and rated for energy efficiency by…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Amaris Homes, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, HERS Index, Home Performance Report, MN Green Path, Net Zero Energy Home, RESNET

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Spring 2016 Parade of Homes Starts February 20, Remodelers Showcase Open the Final Weekend

The Parade of Homes℠, presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities, will open for touring February 20, 2016. In its 68th year, the Parade of Homes once again welcomes area families looking for new homes, but also anyone interested in seeing the latest trends in home building, home…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: AMEK Custom Builders, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Green Path Energy Tour, Holiday Stationstores, Kroiss Development, Marvin Windows and Doors, MN Green Path, NIH Homes, Oslo Builders, Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase, Sustainable 9 Design+ Build, TC Homebuilders, The Tile Shop, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Xcel Energy, Xpand, Xpand Inc.

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Spring Parade of Homes’ Green Path Energy Tour Helps Home Buyers Understand Home Energy Use

ROSEVILLE, MINN. (February 9, 2015) — The Spring 2015 Parade of Homes is again featuring a tour-within-a-tour that highlights those homes that have been independently energy tested. Over half (236) of the Spring Parade Homes℠ are on the Green Path Energy Tour, sponsored by Xcel Energy. Each has been inspected…

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