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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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US Census – Department of Commerce: Building Permits & Starts for Minnesota 8-24-2011

The US Census/Department of Commerce issued their Building Permit numbers and starts for Minnesota yesterday.  I love graphs like this – it is really fun to know where we have been!  Seriously though, it shows us in a historical perspective where we … 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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Mattamy Homes MN Hires New Marketing Coordinator

This is for the Builders and Developers that read my posts, just some industry news… EDINA, Minn. – Mattamy Homes has hired Lauren DeZellar as sales and marketing coordinator for its Minnesota division in the Twin Cities area. In her new position, DeZellar will … 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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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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