Author: Sarah Hinderman
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Regulatory costs shared at roundtable with Rep. Tom Emmer
Central Minnesota Builders Association (CMBA) shared concerns about regulatory burdens increasing the cost of homebuilding during a roundtable discussion with Rep. Tom Emmer. Read More
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Sartell seeks CMBA members’ input about redeveloping former paper mill site
Central Minnesota Builders Association (CMBA) members participated in a meeting and site tour to discuss possibilities and next steps for redeveloping the city of Sartell’s newly acquired former Verso Paper Mill site along the east bank of the Mississippi River in Sartell. The city closed on purchasing most of the property on June 14. Read More
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Celebrating the Parade of Homes’ 75th anniversary
It was a beautiful fall celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Parade of Homes! To make it special for the 75th anniversary, homebuilders and tourgoers came together at events throughout the Twin Cities metro! Read More
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“Ope’n Haus” officially launches at Bauhaus Brew Labs
On September 7, the Parade of Homes hosted their own launch party to celebrate their brand-new Bauhaus brew and their 75th anniversary. Read More
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Homebuilder confidence falls amidst rising mortgage rates
Builder confidence is falling, and the housing market is beginning to reflect it. In August, builder confidence fell 6 points, followed by another 5-point drop in September. Read More
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Building a more sustainable future with Minnesota’s Green Path
Minnesota’s Green Path is the leading green building program for residential construction in Minnesota. Green Path helps homeowners understand the energy efficiency of their homes and gives them the confidence that comes with independent, third-party testing. Read More
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Home prices in the Twin Cities soften, supply remains scarce
According to new data from Minneapolis Area Realtors and St. Paul Area Association of Realtors, since last summer, housing prices have dropped 3.1% to a median sales price of $396,100. This is the largest annual decrease since December 2011. In the Twin Cities area, prices decreased significantly during April and May. However, in June, they… Read More
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Gen Z: The future of homeownership
Keep your eye out: Gen Z is on the hunt for homes. Born between 1997 and 2012, many Gen Zers are beginning to graduate college and join the workforce. With this comes the desire to settle down in a place all their own, without having to deal with landlords and monthly rent. With pandemic graduations,… Read More
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