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Housing Units Starts & Completed 2nd Qtr 2011

The US Census released the 2nd Quarter report on Housing Units completed.  There is a fair amount of attention placed on this report from a National perspective.  Calculated Risk did a good job on reporting on the national figures of … Continue reading

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Homebuilders targeted by Labor Department

Saw this article from the Wall Street Journal.  Apparently the Labor Department is going after Residential Homebuilders for overtime and minimum wage violations, which to me sounds like they are really targeting the sub-contractors and their status of sub-contractors. Sounds … Continue reading

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“New Construction sales shaping up to be worst in 50 years.”

If you have read the headlines today, you will see that New Construction sales are the worst in 50 years.  These reports are based off of the US Census report  issued this morning.  Minneapolis Star Tribune covered this story as well. … Continue reading

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Minnesota Unemployment Rate up to 7.2% August 19,2011

One of the key components we need for a healthy real estate market recovery is Jobs. If you don’t have a job, it is rather difficult to buy a home.  Unfortunately this report is bad news.  We are back up to 7.2% … Continue reading

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Pulte’s Preliminary Plat approval for Marshes of Bloomfield Rosemount, MN

Pulte has received preliminary plat approval from Rosemount for a  new 182 lot sub-division called  the Marshes of Bloomfield. The plans may change slightly as Pulte tabled the approval process while they work on some revisions.  Check back with the City of … Continue reading

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Apple Valley Builder Gives Hope to Wounded Soldier and Family

This is a great story about a local builder helping out a local hero.  You can visit James Barton Design Build and say Thanks.  To Donate time, material, or money for worthy causes like this, go to the Builders Association of … Continue reading

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NAHB: Builder Confidence Unchanged in August

The National Association of Home Builders reports Builder Confidence still depressed.  The Wells Fargo/NAHB HMI (Housing Market Index) remains unchanged as reported today August 15, 2011. Builders continue to confront the same major challenges they have seen over the past year, … Continue reading

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Parade of Homes at the MN State Fair

It is almost Fair time.  Hard to believe how fast the summer went…   The Parade of Homes will be at the State Fair where you can pick up the Parade of Homes Fall Showcase guidebook early.             Come find … Continue reading

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