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Spring 2013 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® Runs March 22-24

For the 26th year, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) presents its annual Spring Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, open from March 22 to 24. There are a total of 63 beautiful remodeled homes open to tour, Friday from 1:00 to 7:00 pm and Saturday/Sunday from noon to…

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Facts About the Spring 2013 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase®

• The Spring Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase is presented by the professional members of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). • The Remodelers Showcase has been held in the Twin Cities for 26 years. • The tour runs March 22 through 24, with 63 remodeled homes open…

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Minnesota’s Green Path Certified Remodeled Homes Featured on 2013 Spring Remodelers Showcase

Reducing energy bills is a great reason to consider remodeling. And certifying a remodeling project with Minnesota’s Green Path is a smart way to start. MN Green Path was designed as a common sense, affordable program that measures and certifies a new home’s energy efficiency, home performance, and green features, and…

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Real Families Tell their Home Remodeling Experiences

Four real Twin Cities families who recently remodeled their home shared their stories with us. #R31 and #R32 6742 and 6770 129th Street West, Apple Valley New Spaces Togetherness has its Advantages Soon after moving into their Apple Valley neighborhood, Parker and Lisa realized that…

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BATC Foundation Presents Two Dream Remodeled Homes in Spring 2013 tour

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 the 2013 Spring Remodelers Showcase, visitors can visit two very special Dream Remodeled Homes. All visitors to the Dream Remodeled Homes are asked to pay…

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Twin Cities’ Residential Construction Continues Strong in November 2012

Twin Cities residential housing continues to rebound in 2012, with November permits showing a nearly three-fold increase over November of 2011. At 68 percent of the units permitted in November, multi-family construction remains very healthy. Single family home construction also continues to show strength, running about two-times higher than last…

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BATC Honors its Best at 2012 Awards Gala

Winners of the Reggie Awards℠, Trillium Awards℠, Builder of the Year, Associate of the Year and more were Named At a red carpet gala on Saturday, October 13th, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) honored its top firms and individuals for excellence in home building. Held at the…

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Twin Cities Residential Construction Continues to Grow (August, 2012)

August permit statistics show another strong month of growth for new construction. Units permitted in August, 2012, more than doubled the rate in August, 2011; and year-to-date, units were up almost 80 percent over this time last year. Large multi-family projects added to the month’s totals, with Minneapolis permitting two…

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