Legislative Session: Going to the End of the Line

Per usual, Legislative leaders and the Governor are pitched in last-minute maneuvering to cobble together a deal on transportation, taxes, supplemental spending, and a capital improvements (bonding) bill. BATC is monitoring closely as our 10-day housing moratorium notice remains alive in the supplemental budget bill, and a sprinkler mandate prohibition made a surprise appearance and cleared the Senate on a 41-22 vote margin. BATC’s presence at the legislature is spearheaded by Larkin Hoffman’s Peter Coyle, who leads a talented team of attorneys and lobbyists. Their latest update spells out the parameters for the final days of the 2016 legislature.

Government Regulations “Priced Out” 14 Million Households

A recent NAHB study estimated that, on average, regulations imposed by government at all levels account for 24.3% of the final new home price. For a typical new single-family home built for sale, this translates into additional $84,561.

BATC in the News

This Week's BATC Related Headlines

Mortgage rates keep falling, inviting more buyers to a crowded market
Mortgage interest rates this week slipped to their lowest level in three years, adding fuel to an already sizzling spring housing market. Read more >>

Bluebird House is a Brand New Nest
Local article on the BATC Foundation's recent remodel of the Bluebird House. Read more >>

Contracts…Your Best Friend, or Your Worst Enemy?

Small Volume Builders and Remodelers Roundtable Lunch and Learn

Join us to make sure your contracts are protecting you! Our panelists will share best practices for new home and remodeling customer contracts, and let you pick their brains during the Q and A.

Panelists: Don Skelly, President of Hanson Builders
Tim Hassett, Attorney with Felhaber Larson Fenlon and Vogt

When: June 15, 2016 |12:00 - 2:00 pm, includes lunch

Where: BATC Seminar Room | 2960 Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville, MN 55113

Register online at BATC.org

Questions? Contact Wendy Danks, Wendy@BATC.org or 651-697-7565

Artisan Home Tour launches in three weeks

The countdown is on! June 10th will open with 21 luxurious new homes across the metro. Fridays are the perfect day to plan your tour:

• Wine and Beer tastings every Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm
• REALTOR® Open, Friday June 17th — REALTORS® get in free with a business card to tour the gorgeous new homes and enjoy refreshments from JamesHardie®

Join us for an Evening of Dreams

This year's Evening of Dreams will be held on June 16th from 6 pm – 9 pm at Artisan Home #17 in Orono. Join us for cocktails, appetizers and musical entertainment by world-renowned guitarist Billy McLaughlin. 

This fundraiser for the BATC Foundation is an opportunity to enjoy an evening among the builders, designers, associate members and interested consumers in the beautifully appointed Artisan Home. Registration will open in mid-June!

Don't Miss This Bash! 

The BATC Bash is our member appreciation party that's all about celebrating you. Come down on Tuesday, June 21 for food and drinks, plus networking with your peers. There will be great prizes too! 

Donations are being accepted! If you’d like to donate a prize please contact Nicole@batc.org or 651-697-7571. Prizes should be valued at a minimum of $50. If you are supplying any branded merchandise it should accompany a non-branded prize of at least $50.

Join us for Eggs and Economics

Experienced economist Toby Madden will provide both a short and midterm economic outlook and dive deeper into the Minnesota economy and real estate market.

When:  July 19, 2016 • 7:30 - 9:30 am

Where: Sheraton Minneapolis West
              12201 Ridgedale Drive
              Minnetonka (across from Ridgedale)

$39 per person (includes breakfast)

EPA Lead Renovator Refresher Certification Course

Fulfill your EPA Lead Renovator recertification requirements at BATC’s Contractor University. 

When: June 28, 2016 • 8 am - Noon

Where: Builders Association of the Twin Cities
               2960 Centre Pointe Drive in Roseville

$149 for the class

EPA lead certification and/or re-certification is required for any renovation that disturbs more than six square feet of interior or 20 square feet of exterior lead paint in residential or child-occupied facilities built before 1978. 

Upcoming Calendar of BATC Events

June 10-26 (Fri-Sat-Sun)
Artisan Home Tour
June 15
Small Volume Builders and Remodelers Joint Roundtable 
June 21
BATC Member Appreciation Bash
June 28
EPA Lead Refresher Course [Register]
July 19
Eggs & Economics: Mid-Year Economic Forecast [Register]
August 3
BATC Golf Open

For a complete list of events, visit our website at www.batc.org