3 Things You Need to Know- Go Vote!!! We can't tell you how important our local elections are to our industry. Make us proud and head to the polls next Tuesday!!!
- New to BATC? Our next BATC Membership Kickstart is November 10th. Register here >>
- Want to earn extra bucks for the auction? Bring some travel-size personal care items to the BATC Buck Auction and help the BATC Foundation's HomeAid Twin Cities. Details here >>
The impact of the housing industry cannot be overstated! This November, the future of your personal and business taxes and regulations for the next 2-4 years is at stake. As a member of one of the leading trade organizations in Minnesota, YOU can make an impact with your vote. Be the voice of the housing industry!
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Single-Family Housing on the Rise
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Single-family permits are up nearly 13 percent year-to-date and are up 24 percent for the month of October compared to last October. Multifamily production continues to be slow, making up less than half of total construction activity for the eighth month this year.
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Homeownership Rate Looking Up
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After hitting a record low in the second quarter of 2016, homeownership rates inched back up in the third quarter. According to the Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS), the U.S. homeownership rate rose to 63.5% in the third quarter 2016.
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This Week's BATC Related Headlines Twin Cities Builders and Developers Honor Their Own
Star Tribune's coverage of our awards and BIG Night. Read more >> New Homes are Rising Faster in the Twin Cities Than Usual, Defying the Seasonal Slowdown
Star Tribune's coverage of the October Permit Numbers. Read more >>
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Got Bucks? We've Got Prizes! Register now for the annual BATC Buck Auction on November 17th! This event gives us the opportunity to reward and thank members for their volunteer hours and service to the Association. BATC Bucks will be given out at the door, so for those of you with limited Bucks, don't fret, there's an opportunity for everyone to win!
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It's That Time of the Year Again! The Spring Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase entry deadline is less than a month away. Register your homes for the spring tour by November 21st to avoid late fees. New Homes
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Remodeled Entries >>
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17 Homes, 16 Builders & GrowingPlans are in place for the fourth annual Artisan Home Tour the weekends of June 9-11, 16-18, & 23-25, 2017. These 16 builders that have committed 17 homes in the 2017 Tour: BohLand Development, Charles Cudd Co., Denali Custom Homes, Elevation Homes, Great Neighborhood Homes, Hendel Homes, Highmark Builders, John Kraemer & Sons, Kyle Hunt & Partners, Lecy Bros. Homes & Remodeling, Narr Construction, Pillar Homes Partner, Stonewood, Sustainable 9 Design + Build, Swanson Homes and
Wooddale Builders. For more details on being a part of the Twin Cities’ premier high-end home tour, contact Kori Meewes and Brad Meewes.
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Earn Your Credits on Dec. 13th!Minnesota Residential Building Code and Energy Code Questions & Answers Presented by Peter Kulczyk This course, in a “Question & Answer” format, will focus on remodeling, additions, re-siding, re-roofing, replacement windows, interior modifications, and fire damage, along with some of the unique code issues related to new construction. Tuesday, December 13, 2016 | 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM | $98 | Includes Lunch Course
held at the BATC Seminar Facility, 2960 Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville Seven Hours of Continuing Education Credits: MN Contractor (including energy), MN Building Official, and MN Real Estate.
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BATC Volunteers Make a Difference!
Putting in a new floor, new landscaping, installing appliances was all in a days work for our BATC Foundation volunteers. Working with Rebuilding Together Twin Cities more than 20 BATC members helped refurbish the Jamelka family's home.
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Upcoming Calendar of BATC Events
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November 8
Election Day [Go Vote]
November 10
Member Kickstart [Register]
Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase Spring Orientation [RSVP]
November 17
BATC Buck Auction [Register]
December 13
Contractor-U: Minnesota Residential Building Code and Energy Code Q & A with Peter Kulczyk [Register]
January 11
IBS Hospitality Suite [Register]
January 24
2017 Launch Party [Register]
For a complete list of events, visit our website at www.batc.org
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