Did You See the Front Page of Sunday's Star Tribune Opinion?The Star Tribune featured a piece by BATC-Housing First Minnesota's lobbyist and legal counsel, Peter Coyle, on the front page of the opinion section last Sunday. The article outlines the added fees and regulations that have driven up the cost of housing in Minnesota and calls on lawmakers and city leaders to take action.
Ready for BRS?Attending BRS? Plan your show! View the BRS interactive floor plan to find your favorite exhibitors and see what's new at this year's event!
3 Things You Need to Know1. Silent auction still accepting items! The Hearts in Housing Gala is in need of donations for their silent auction. Please contact Shelly Barrett. 2. Make the most of your membership! Join us for our next Membership KickStart is April 18. Members old and new are welcome! Details here >> 3. Registration for the Hearts in Housing Gala closes in less than a week! Register by April 16. Details here >>
BATC-Housing First Minnesota News
This Week's Top Headlines
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Twin Cities building up more than out
"St. Thomas Director of Real Estate Programs Herb Tousley said the cost to build single-family homes is rising because of increasing land prices, material and labor costs and permitting fees. That’s making it hard to build homes for less than $350,000, a price that many can’t afford." Read more >>
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The Latest Issue Is Here!Housing Industry News should be in your mailbox this week! Can't wait that long for latest industry information? Read the e-version now!
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Eisenberg Report on JobsRead economist Elliot Eisenberg's latest blog on why jobs and employment are not what they used to be. The educational attainment of the persons employed in the “recovered” jobs were dramatically different than those in the “lost” jobs. This has profound social and economic implications. - Elliot Eisenberg
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Walk-Ins Welcome at BRS!Thursday, April 12, 2018 | Minneapolis Convention Center Hall C |1 - 8 PM This is one BATC-Housing First Minnesota event you really can't miss! While online registration is closed, walk-in registration will be available at the Minneapolis Convention Center, and dinner tickets will be available for purchase for walk-ins—$20 BATC-Housing First Minnesota members, $30 nonmembers.
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KickStart Your MembershipWednesday, April 18, 2018 | at BATC-Housing First Minnesota |3:30 - 5:00 PM Join us for KickStart, our member event built to help you make the most out of your membership. Members old and new are welcome to attend. Plus, it's free to attend!
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Less Than Two Weeks Away!Saturday, April 21, 2018 | J.W. Marriott - Mall of America | 5:30 PM Come celebrate and support the BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation at the third annual Hearts in Housing Gala! Join us for a night of food, fun, derby fashion and generosity.
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A Home Builder Roundtable Discussion
BATC-Housing First Minnesota executive director David Siegel moderated a panel of members at the Minnesota Real Estate Journal's Residential Real Estate Summit last week. The panel discussed how the labor shortage, lumber prices, land costs and even the weather are impacting new construction right now.
Upcoming Calendar of BATC Events
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2018
April 12
- Builders and Remodelers Show (BRS) [Details]
April 18
- KickStart [Register]
April 21
- Hearts in Housing Gala [Register]
June 8 - 24
- Artisan Home Tour
June 13
-KickStart
June 19
- Member Bash For a complete list of events, visit our website at www.batc.org
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