1. Don't miss your chance! It's the last weekend of Artisan Home Tour and the only weekend to tour the Remodeled Artisan Homes. 
2. Less than a month until Eggs and Economics! Register today and read the 4 reasons why you should attend below.
3. It's a done deal! Read our brief overview of this year's legislative session below.

It may have taken a special session, but the Legislature has finalized its budget work and headed home.

In all, it was a successful 2015 for BATC and the homebuilding industry. Learn more >>

With the state budget completed and the dust settling in St. Paul, several media outlets have offered their analysis of the session’s conclusion. 

- Pioneer Press 
- Star Tribune 
- MinnPost
- MPR

Governor Dayton may have prevented a sprinkler mandate repeal once again, but we're not giving up. On July 15th we'll head to court to make our case against sprinklers and part of the new energy code. Read more >>

It's the last weekend of the Artisan Home Tour and the only weekend to check out the Remodeled Artisan Homes!

Tickets may still be purchased at Bachman's and Patina Stores, as well as online and at each home.

So far it's been a great tour and we've recieved awesome media coverage! 

Watch KARE's coverage  from last week >>   
(And tune in Saturday morning to see more!)

See all of the Artisan Home Tour media coverage here >>

After Years of Downsizing, Big Houses Make a Comeback
Star Tribune wrote about how low interest rates, higher incomes and longer wish lists are contributing to sprawling new single-family homes. Read more >>

It's an event you can't miss! Join us for Eggs and Economics with NAHB's Dr. Robert Dietz on July 9th! There are so many reasons for you to attend, but here are the top four >>

The existing homes sales market continues to heat up. Realtors are seeing the strongest demand in a decade. Read more >>

A recent survey revealed that 62 percent of builders report that overall lot supply is low or very low, the highest percentage ever recorded by NAHB. Read more >>

NAHB says builders' confidence increased to 59 in June, a five point rise from May and tied for the highest since September 2014. Read more >>

This Fall we are launching the BATC Leadership Institute! This learning experience is aimed at up-and-coming next leaders within BATC member companies. 

The program will incorporate highly interactive exercises, discussions, and project-based activities and sessions.
More information >>

June 19 - 21
Artisan Home Tour 
June 18th
Remodelers Roundtable: Customer Service [Register]
July 9
Eggs and Economics Breakfast [Register]
Aug 5
BATC Open [Register]
Sept. 15
BATC Bash [Register]
Sept. 22
BATC Foundation Golf Tournament [Register]
Oct. 6
BATC Clay Shoot [Register]

For a complete list of events, visit our website at WWW.BATC.ORG.