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It’s not hard to find a builder in the Twin Cities. The metro area has no shortage of licensed residential builders, remodelers, and contractors: in fact, the state of Minnesota reports more than 7,000 licenses on file for greater Twin Cities area codes in 2008.

Not all builders are the same, of course. Some employ a handful of craftsman and build a select few residences annually; others oversee large-scale development projects and construct hundreds of homes a year. Some focus on renovation and redevelopment in core metro communities; others build sparkling new homes in freshly platted suburban neighborhoods. Still others have made the highest echelon of upper bracket construction their niche. Each serves a unique segment of the market of Twin Cities homebuyers.

So how do you tell the best from the rest? Seek a builder who is experienced with your type of project and who is an industry veteran. Expect uncompromising craftsmanship inside and out; high-quality construction is always a priority for the best builders. They want to ensure the homeowner has a good experience, too, through good communication and top-notch customer service.

Look for builders whose work resonates with you. Then set up a time to meet with a few of them to get your initial questions answered. This is also a good chance to see whose personality you “click” with the most, for you’ll be working closely with your builder in the months to come. On the following pages, you’ll meet several of the Twin Cities’ top builders to jump-start your search.

Luxe Living

Whether your next building project is months or years away, it never hurts to gather ideas you can file away for later. One of the best local places to find tangible shelter inspiration is the Twin Cities Luxury Home Tour. Midwest Home has hosted this showcase of spectacular executive homes for nearly a decade. The Luxury Home Tour presents a perfect opportunity to discover dream-home features that you may want to incorporate into your own abode, and meet the builders behind these marvelous homes (some of whom are featured on the following pages). The Ninth Annual Luxury Home Tour is the first three weekends of June 2009; check www.twincitieshometour.net for updates.

Builders Up Close

Narr Construction, Inc. » Gary Aulik » Peter J. Bren » Sean Morrissey » Jeff Danberry » Bob, John, Joe, and Paul Boyer » Andy Geckler »
 

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