• It was a full house for BATC-U's first new code class! There are more classes to come. Register today >>
   
• BATC has endorsed Jeff Johnson for Governor. Read more below.
   
• It's been a great Fall Parade of Homes so far! Who's excited for the Remodelers Showcase this weekend?
   
• There's one week left to register for the Internation Builders Show for free. Sign up here >>

BATC has endorsed Jeff Johnson for election as Minnesota’s next Governor. Our endorsement reflects his commitment to a strong housing market and the belief that just as each home is important to the family that lives in it, housing is essential to the local, state and national economies.

We are confident that Jeff Johnson is a pro-housing leader who shares BATC’s goals of a balanced regulatory structure, housing choice, affordability for all, and economic strength for Minnesota.

Want to know how our first new Building and Energy Code Course went? Watch here >>

Our 2nd BATC-U code class is full! Don't miss out. Reserve your spot today. Six more classes are available.

Get the lead out! Registration is open for our BATC-U Lead Recertification classes (and we offer 2 certification classes if you still need the introductory 8 hours). Sign up here >>

Amidst pressure from neighborhood groups who are looking to preserve large-lot single-family homes and community character, the City of Golden Valley has imposed a 6-month moratorium on subdivisions.

The moratorium will not affect teardown projects or other large scale remodeling projects that aren’t subdividing a property. In-process applications have been grandfathered by the City and will be allowed to proceed forward. BATC, along with the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors are engaged in discussions with the city and will continue our attempts to expedite the zoning updates necessary for the moratorium to be lifted.

On Friday, September 12th Brett Remme, of In-Focus Systems and longtime industry volunteer, suffered a debilitating stroke. After a week long stint in the hospital and a lot of hard work, he was transferred to a live-in rehab center where he continues to work on building his strength through therapy.

Brett has made great strides in the recent days, however recovery will take time – time that Brett will be away from work. To help Brett focus on pushing hard to get better, a group of his industry friends have joined forces to support him by helping with his financial needs through hosting this event.

We welcome you to join us for a fun evening of fundraising and support of our industry friend! Tickets will be sold at the door (Cash Only), or online with Credit card, but RSVP is preferred.
Please RSVP for free or purchase tickets here >>

A record number of millennials are delaying buying a home. Don't worry! This Great Delay may actually be a sign of prudent economic decision making from a generation coming of age during turbulent economic times. Read More >>

Study: Millennials can afford homes, but aren't buying

The delay in buying isn't because Millenials can't afford to. According to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS). The majority of renters between the ages of 25 to 34 – the age range when most Americans purchase their first home – can afford the monthly costs associated with home ownership. Read more >>

Buying a home is worth it! The National Assocaition of Realtors states that in the past 15 years, the net worth of the typical homeowner has ranged between 31 and 46 times that of the net worth of the typical renter.

Data shows that median homeowners had nearly $200,000 in net worth or 36 times that of the median renter who had just over $5,000. Read more >>

Minneapolis ranked as the #6 walkable city! Walk score decided to find the places in the country where you can live a walkable, urban lifestyle – affordably.  Using their Walk Score data, Cost of Living Index, and average rents for every major city in the country they found the most affordable walkable cities. Read more >>

Men and women may as well agree to disargree! According to a new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll men and women have vastly different opinions on everything from politics to health care, to the economy, even on political giving and race relations. Read more >>

Our annual Clay Shoot event on October 7th has SOLD OUT! For any questions regarding the shoot, or participating in Dinner ONLY, please contact Heather@batc.org

October - December
New Building/Energy Code Courses [Register]
October 2014-June 2015
BATC-U Lead Recertification Course [Register]
October 7
BATC Clay Shoot [Register]
October 9
Membership Drive
October 11
Builders' Warehouse Sale [Contact Perri]
October 22
EPA Lead Refresher Course
October 23
BIG Night [more info]
November 4
Election Day - VOTE
November 13
Member Orientation
November 13
Give to the Max Day
November 18
Fast Foreward Education
December 4
BATC Buck Auction & Holiday Food Drive [more info]
December 10
EPA Lead Refresher Course

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