Parade of Homes

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Our Charitable Arm: BATC Foundation, Making a Difference One Home at a Time

For almost 20 years, the BATC Foundation has tapped the talents and resources of our member builders, remodelers, and suppliers to help families who otherwise might not have the opportunity to have a safe and affordable home. The Foundation builds, remodels and repairs homes for Twin Cities families in need, often…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Barn Raisings, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Dream Homes, Parade of Homes, Zack Mohs

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Press Event to Introduce the U.S. Department of Energy’s First DoE Challenge Home in Minnesota

One of the homes featured on the Parade of Homes this Fall is a super-green and healthy home by Amaris Homes. This 3,600 square foot rambler has been designed and constructed to meet the strict green requirements of both MN Green Path (Master Certified) and LEED for Homes (LEED v4…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Amaris Homes, BATC, HERS Score, LEED for Homes, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes, University of Minnesota Cold Climate Housing

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Fall 2013 Parade of Homes(sm) Opens September 7th

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the Fall 2013 Parade of Homes. Models are open September 7 through 29, 2013, Thursdays through Sundays, from noon to 6:00 pm. In its 65th year, the Parade of Homes continues to offer area families the most comprehensive…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Minnesota's Green Path, Parade of Homes

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Real Families Tell their Home Building Experiences

Two Twin Cities families shared their new home building stories with us: Family First With two young boys facing medical issues, the right home choice made a lot of difference. Matt and Michelle Christenson and their two boys, Owen (five) and Ethan (three) look like a typical young family enjoying…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Bullders Association of the Twin Cities, new homes, Parade of Homes

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Green Path Energy Efficient Home Tour is part of the Fall Parade of Homes

This Fall, the Parade of Homes will again include the Green Path Energy Efficient Home Tour sponsored by Xcel Energy. This tour-within-a-tour highlights Parade Homes(sm) that have been independently inspected and rated for energy efficiency by a Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) rater, and have received a Green Path Home…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, HERS Score, Home Energy Rating System, Minnesota's Green Path, Parade of Homes, Residential Energy Services Network, RESNET

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BATC Foundation Features Three Dream Homes in the 2013 Fall Parade of Homes(sm)

During the Parade of Homes, the public has an opportunity to help area families in need when they visit the BATC Foundation Dream Homes. During this event, visitors can visit three very special Dream Homes. All visitors to the Dream Homes are asked to pay a tax-deductible $5.00 admission fee…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Charles Cudd De Novo, Divine Custom Homes, Dream Homes, Parade of Homes

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BATC FOUNDATION LAUNCHES REHOUSE

Reuse, Recycle and Renew Outlet Store Grand Opening September 28th The charitable arm of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) has opened a new retail store. Dubbed the reHouse, the outlet store sells new and gently used building materials, display model home furniture and accessories, and other items…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, BATC Foundation, Bell Mortgage, Parade of Homes, ReHouse

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Our Charitable Arm: BATC Foundation, Making a Difference One Home at a Time

For almost 20 years, the BATC Foundation has tapped the talents and resources of our member builders, remodelers, and suppliers to help families who otherwise might not have the opportunity to have a safe and affordable home. The Foundation builds, remodels and repairs homes for Twin Cities families in need, often…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, BATC Foundation, John Kraemer & Sons, Parade of Homes, Rebuilding Together Twin Cities

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