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Welcome to the 2014 Fall Tour of Homes
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T h e Minnesota River Builders Association is pleased to welcome you to the 2014 Fall Tour of Homes! Eight of our best area builders invite you to Jamie Sorensen enjoy their workmanship and outstanding architecture. Your $5 ticket is your invitation to enjoy all homes on Tour, both days. We are pleased the MRBA Fall Tour of Homes continues to be a terrific community event. It’s a great way to choose a new home, select a home builder and to see what’s new in styles, finishes, materials, products and even colors for your own home. Proudly serving the Mankato area for the past 20 years, the MRBA Tour of Homes is the original Tour, highlighting a variety of the area’s top builders and their craftmanship. Our guidebook will easily lead you to each of the homes, including a full area map and detailed directions with each of the home descriptions. In addition, each home description includes further details on handicap accessibility and whether the home is for sale. Again this year, we are looking forward to receiving your input as you vote for the 2014 Fall People’s Choice Award. Your ballot is located on the back of your ticket and ballot boxes are in each of the Tour homes. Your ticket will be checked off at each home you attend. After viewing the homes, simply leave your completed ballot at the last home you attend. The MRBA People’s Choice Award is an important honor for our builders and your input is what makes it all possible! The professional builders and the associate members of the Minnesota River Builders Association are excited to welcome you into their homes for the 2014 Fall Tour of Homes. Enjoy your weekend! Jamie Sorensen Town & Country Interiors 2014 President, Minnesota River Builders Association
MRBA
Building Our Future Today
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2014 Tour of Homes COMMITTEE Garrick Rudolf, Chair, Cherry Creek Inc. Molly Loe, Bridge Realty Jamie Sorensen, Town & Country Interiors Mary Kaus, Cambria Melissa Orthun, Northern Energy Homes Tony Dickmeyer, ProBuild
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Quality Products and Exceptional Service from your local, hometown lumber yard and rental company.
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Lloyd Lumber Company Marvin windows and Doors brings its Built around you® philosophy to life with every customer and every product it creates. A premier manufacturer of made-to-order windows and doors, Marvin offers unparalleled value with craftsman-quality construction, energy-efficient technology and the industry’s most extensive selection of shapes, styles sizes and options.
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Know An Energy Efficient Home When You See it. Ask your builder for a HERS Index Score or Minnesota EnergyCrafted report.
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Choose from our many floor plans, or feel free to bring in one of your very own!
BC#003953
Rosebury $132,660*
104 Cypress Court, Mankato $186,540 - Lot Included Rambler on cul-de-sac street features 1012 Square foot on the main floor. Main floor laundry, 2 bedrooms on the main floor, open kitchen design with center island eat-off, kitchen appliance package. 2 stall attached garage, seamless steel siding, brick accent.
616 Fieldcrest Drive, Mankato $177,502 - Lot Included Under Construction 2 BR split entry home with oak cabinets & woodwork. 3 panel oak interior doors, vaulted ceilings, seamless steel siding, brick accent, concrete driveway, Stainless steel kitchen appliance package, double attached garage, Andersen Casement Windows. Additional expansion in lower level for 2 BR, 2nd bath & family room.
224 Creekside Drive, Eagle Lake $211,332 - Lot Included Under construction 2 BR split entry home with oak cabinets & woodwork. Walk-out lower level. Kitchen has center island with eat off counter. Stainless steel kitchen appliance package, vaulted ceiling, walk-in closets. Seamless steel siding, Andersen casement windows, triple car garage, concrete driveway, and brick accents.
Richland
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208 Torrey Pines Drive $206,085 - Lot Included Under Construction, 2 BR split entry home, three panel interior doors, open floor plan, All bedrooms have walk-in closets. center island eat off, vaulted ceilings, Andersen Windows and seamless steel siding with brick accented exterior. Kitchen appliance package plus many upgrades included.
18 Howard Court, North Mankato $319,000 - Lot Included Upgrades galore! Beautiful 1552 sq ft Rambler on a cul-de-sac, ravine lot in desirable Upper N. Mankato. Main floor laundry, large open kitchen w/ center island & walk-in pantry. Master BA w/dual vanity sinks, seamless steel siding w/ brick exterior accent. Large 3 stall garage, full unfinished basement w/ daylight windows.
$155,250*
Bently
$155,270*
$162,390*
Danforth
Wyndham
Riverdale
Glenwood
$146,075*
$205,900*
205 Cog Hill Lane, Mankato $247,728 - Lot Included Under Construction 3BR on the main level, private master bathroom, walk-in closet, main floor laundry, open kitchen plan with granite countertops, appliance package, triple car garage, brick accented exterior, seamless steel siding and Andersen casement windows.
Southport
$198,940*
$218,970*
*Plus lot cost/permit cost based on Mankato/N. Mankato For floor plans and map of available lots, please visit our website: www.hinikerhomes.com or give us a call 507-625-4300 * Prices subject to change without notice
OUR HOMES PROUDLY FEATURING
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Looking to Build? …city or rural lots!
We have it all... lakeview, lakeshore, wooded and acreage. Call about our luxury subdivision and other planned communities. Your locally owned real estate company
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1750 Bassett Dr, Mankato
507.345.4555 DESIGNER & BUILDER OF PREMIER CUSTOM HOMES
OPEN HOUSE DURING TOUR SATURDAY OCT. 11 & SUNDAY, OCT. 12
Stop by for some refreshments during the tour and check out our new showroom. Come and view two model kitchen displays, custom fireplace and bath. We look forward to seeing you during the tour.
New construction on large wooded 1.55 acre site located in Winneshiek Creek subdivision just south of Mankato.
18525 588th Lane, Mankato $ 389,900
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IRONWOOD ESTATES DEVELOPMENTS
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These Premier properties are spacious and maturely wooded with rolling hills and spectacular views. Each uncrowded lot was created to take advantage of the gently rolling terrain and preserving existing vegetation. Since 1990, Deichman Construction has been building custom luxury homes with enduring integrity, classic detail and unfailing commitment to customer satisfaction. Visit us on the web for project photos and to learn more about Deichman Construction. deichmanconstruction.com
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To schedule an appointment call Candee Deichman at (507) 327-5006 candee@jbealhomes.com
MRBA
Building Our Future Today
The Minnesota River Builders Association is Pleased to Announce 2014 Spring Tour of Homes People’s Choice Deichman Construction 1901 Orchard Ridge, St. Peter
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Craig Skorr Skorr Construction
Mary Kaus Cambria
Abby Lewis Cambria
2013 Builder of the Year
2013 Associate of the Year
2013 Rising Star Award
he MRBA would like to recognize our 2013 Award recipients for their achievements in their trade and their dedication and service to the Association and the building industry.Each year during the Fall Tour of Homes attendees place their votes for the home that leaves the greatest impression. The chosen builder is awarded the People's Choice Award at the MRBA October Meeting. The MRBA is proud to highlight our outstanding builders during our Tour of Homes and we look forward to the balloting for this year's People's Choice Award.
In addition, each fall nominations are taken for the MRBA Builder of the Year and Associate of the Year, honors bestowed upon a Builder Member and an Associate Member who demonstrate their dedication to the association through volunteer time, committee involvement and their commitment to moving the MRBA forward in its effort to support the area building industry. We also recognize our Rising Star, a member for less than 3 years, who has quickly gone the extra mile for the MRBA even as a newer member. Congratulations to all of our dedicated and deserving Award winners!
Established in 1994, the Minnesota River Builders Association is a professional organization consisting of both Builder and Associate members involved in all phases of the building industry. We strive to be a leader in the industry by being a source of information in our area, by offering quality education to our members and consumers and by promoting our industry through community involvement. Each of our members is also a member of the Builders Association of Minnesota and the National Association of Home Builders.
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This unique 23 lot neighborhood boosts a rare blend of privacy with a sense of community situated amongst 53 acres of prairie & wooded land. This amenity packed subdivision is the ideal place for your dream home just 3 miles from Mankato’s downtown. You’ll enjoy blacktop roads, fabulous views, a community park and the close proximity to the Red Jacket Trail. We can help you select a top-notch builder, renowned for their creativity and craftsmanship. Contact us today and we will help you achieve your dreams on nature’s canvas.
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