Up Next at the Capitol

The House and Senate will begin floor debates this week as the Legislature heads toward its May 23 adjournment. The House sent three supplemental budget bills to the floor, including HF 3467 (state government finance) which contains BATC’s 10-day notice requirement for local governments imposing a housing-related moratorium. Additionally, the tax bill, HF 848, contains allocations and policy tools to attract development of workforce housing in Greater Minnesota, and HF 3931 (environment and jobs) contains a $1M allocation to the Construction Careers Foundation to increase educational opportunities in the construction industry.

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BATC is creating a first-of its-kind Home Builder Advocate Network (HBAN) in order to better understand all of the relationships our members have with key influencers in the region. With this group we will be able to better advocate for the housing industry and represent you at all levels of government. This survey takes less than 3 minutes and will help us grow our HBAN network.

BATC in the News

This Week's BATC Related Headlines

Case-Shiller: Twin Cities House Prices Rising Slowly, Steadily
Limited supplies and strong demand continue boosting house prices in the Twin Cities metro, but the gains here have been only slightly less robust than elsewhere in the nation. Read more >>

People Want To Live By The Light Rail – And That's Boosting Home Prices, Group Says
According to a recent study by the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors, the value of homes in neighborhoods next to Metro Transit Blue Line stations in Minneapolis not only were priced higher, but sold faster. Read more >>

ROMA Entires Now Open!

Completed an award-winning remodeling project this year? Get recognized for it! Enter the ROMA awards today. Entry deadline is May, 27th. 

“An Evening of Dreams” Redux

We had such a great time last year, we’ve decided to do it again!  Mark your calendars and please join us on June 16th from 6 pm – 9 pm at Artisan Home #17 in Orono. This year’s event will feature 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 built by Swanson Homes, located at 4645 St. Andrews Street, Orono, MN 55364.

Tickets to this event are $50.00. Catered appetizers and beverages, including a signature cocktail, will be provided.  We will be celebrating all that is good about our industry as we raise funds to support building projects for those in need.  Registration will open in mid-June!

Housing First Gearing Up for a Big Year

With the so much at stake this year the Housing First Network is gearing up to play a bigger role in the elections than ever before.

From the Parade of Homes Blog

Read and share the latest posts:

Natural Stonework for Your Home Landscape: Tips & Ideas

Ten things to do when you Move into your New Home

Attic Insulation: 2016's Best Project to Recoup Expenses

Upcoming Calendar of BATC Events

May 11
Member KickStart [Register]
June 10-26 (Fri-Sat-Sun)
Artisan Home Tour
June 15
Small Volume Builders and Remodelers Joint Roundtable 
June 21
BATC Member Appreciation Bash
July 19
Mid-Year Economic Forecast
August 3
BATC Golf Open

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