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Homes by Tradition wins two Reggie Awards for Spirit of Brandtjen homes in Lakeville
The Fall Parade of Homes has finished a successful year. Many areas have reported great traffic at their model homes showing positive signs that we have rounded the corner on the market. With the close of the Parade of Homes … Continue reading
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New Residential Sales, US Census and HUD report 09/26/2011
The US Census and HUD (Department of Housing and Development) released this morning the August 2011 New Residential Sales Report. (Sold, New Construction) The headlines are reading: “New Residential Sales down 2.3% for August 2011.” Which is a true statement on … Continue reading
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Local Architect wins Marvin Windows & Doors annual Challenge
Every year Marvin Windows & Doors has a contest recognizing the best architecture internationally. This year a local architect, Jeff Murphy of Murphy & Co. Design, Buffalo, MN won for their design of Hunting Barn in Highcroft - Wayzata, MN. To see … Continue reading
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Minneapolis St Paul Building Permits and Housing Starts
I just posted the Building Permits and Housing Starts for the State of Minnesota, and now I see they just released the Minneapolis/St Paul charts. This is what counts for us, not the national stats or State stats – although … 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
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
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
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
New Senior Housing Development in Orono Should Be Built by Spring
Great site! Great Location! Glad to see it get utilized. Ground has been broken on a new senior housing development in Orono. “Trails of Orono,” a $10 million two-story facility, will house 19 memory care units and 43 assisted living … 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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