Parade of Homes

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Three Dream Homes in the 2015 Spring Parade of Homes Benefit the BATC Foundation

ROSEVILLE, MINN. (February 9, 2015) — This Spring, the public has an opportunity to help area families in need when they visit three BATC Foundation Dream Homes during the Parade of Homes. When visitors tour the Dream Homes, they are asked to pay a tax-deductible $5.00 admission fee at the…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC Foundation, Dream Homes, Hartman Homes, Parade of Homes, Renaissance Builders, Ridge Creek Custom Homes

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BATC Foundation Builds Heart in Housing

ROSEVILLE, MINN. (February 9, 2015) — For 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…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC Foundation, Bluebird House, Homes for our Troops, Homeward Bound, Marco Solt, Parade of Homes

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

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…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Green Path Energy Tour, HERS Index, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes, RESNET, Xcel Energy

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Coloring Contest and Childrens’ Book Enhance Spring Parade of Homes for Kids

ROSEVILLE, MINN. (February 9, 2015) — While home shopping is definitely an adult activity, families with children aren’t left out of this Spring’s Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase. A fun coloring contest and downloadable childrens’ book will keep kids occupied, with contest winners getting an invitation to a Spring…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: Coloring Contest, Parade of Homes

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2015 SPRING PARADE OF HOMES OPENS FEBRUARY 28

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities will open over 400 new homes and over 60 remodeled homes in this Spring’s Parade of Homes℠ and Remodelers Showcase® events. In its 67th year, the new home tour runs February 28–March 29th, and in its 27th year, the Remodelers Showcase will be…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Parade of Homes, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase

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BATC Presents 2014 Reggie Award Winners

Reggie and Trillium Awards Presented at the Building Industry Gala to Recognize Excellence in New Home Design, Construction and Quality Since 1968, BATC  has presented the Reggie Award℠ to member builders for outstanding achievement in the design, construction quality and value of their homes as judged by their harshest critics,…

Posted in Awards, General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, New Home awards, Parade of Homes, Reggie Awards, Trillium Awards

Image for September 2014 Twin Cities Residential Construction Remains Tentative

September 2014 Twin Cities Residential Construction Remains Tentative

Residential construction in the region continues to under perform expectations, with total year-to-date planned units permitted dropping behind 2013 for the first time. Planned units were down over eight percent for the year, while single family permits were down by 7.5 percent. According to data compiled by the Keystone…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Parade of Homes, Residential Construction Permits, Shawn Nelson

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Fall 2014 Parade of Homes Opens September 6th with an Outdoor Focus

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the 66th annual Fall Parade of Homes. New homes all across the extended metro region are open September 6th through 28th, 2014, Thursdays through Sundays, from noon to 6:00 pm. The Parade of Homes continues to offer…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artisan Home Tour, BATC, BATC Foundation, Bohland Homes, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Green Path Energy Tour, Holiday Stationstores, KARE 11 Backyard, Lecy Bros. Building and Remodeling, Minnesota's Green Path, Parade of Homes, Personal Designer Home Visualizer, Progressive Builders, Stonewood LLC, Sustainable 9 Design+ Build, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Fall 2014 Parade of Homes Features Outdoor Living

Even in Minnesota, new homebuyers are looking to add unique and comfortable outdoor rooms and landscaped spaces when they build. From outdoor kitchens to fireplaces and fire pits; patios to water features, outdoor living hardscapes have become de rigueur for new homes at almost every price point. The Parade of…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, KARE 11 Backyard, Parade of Homes, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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