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The House That Hope Built | Check Presentation 2022
We have GREAT news to share! The 2022 "House That Hope Built" located in the Huntersbrook neighborhood in Victoria has officially SOLD. Last week we gathered to celebrate the success of this year's Hope House at our annual Kick-Off Presentation. Here we had the opportunity to present HopeKids Minnesota with a check for the net…
Holiday Hope Donation Drive
'Tis the season to spread joy! Help make this Holiday Season merry and bright for the Veterans in our community. RT Urban Homes & Robert Thomas Homes will be collection donations now through January 29th, 2023 to benefit Every Third Saturday. Donations can be dropped off at any Robert Thomas Homes or RT Urban Homes…
RT Urban Homes Wins a Fall 2022 Reggie Award!
We are so proud to announce that RT Urban has been awarded a 2022 Fall Reggie Award! We're honored to have been recognized by our building industry peers as a result of our design and construction excellence. Each year Housing First Minnesota awards the coveted Reggie Awards to homes entered in the Fall Parade of…
The House That Hope Built | Celebration 2022
On September 8th, 2022 RT Urban Homes hosted a celebration for the completion of the 2022 House that Hope Built with some of our trades and subcontractors, Tradition Companies & HopeKids. Families came together to enjoy face painting, petting zoo, bounce house, rock painting, food trucks, treats, a surprise visit from Minnesota Wild's mascot Nordy,…
BUILD BOLD with RT Urban Homes
BUILD BOLD with the RTU Advantage Our urban-inspired homes and townhomes are designed for how people live today. No cookie-cutter houses here. Only award-winning homes with smart new floorplans packed with all the modern amenities, built by a local company you can trust. Best of all, our streamlined buying process makes home buying easy! Just…
Visit the Revere Design Gallery & Sales Center in Anton Village
Our simple and streamlined approach to buying and building makes it easy to purchase the home of your dreams – and you can make all your decisions during a single visit to the Design Gallery & Sales Center! We know that one-size doesn’t fit all, that’s why we offer additional options and features to ensure…
Star Tribune Top Workplaces 2022
Star Tribune recognized Tradition Companies as one of the Top Workplaces of 2022, making it our 10th consecutive year to achieve this award! This year, we ranked #7 in the mid-size category. RT Urban Homes is proud to celebrate this achievement along with Tradition’s family of companies: Tradition Development, Tradition Mortgage, Esquire Title, Homes By Tradition, Tradition…
The House That Hope Built | Kick-Off Celebration 2022
On May 12th we celebrated a KICK-OFF CELEBRATION for the 2022 House that Hope Built with some of our trades and subcontractors. This is the first "Hope House" we will build with the generous support of our business partners, supplies, and contractors. The House that Hope Built will allow Tradition Companies to donate the net…
Revelation Collection Rendering vs Reality
The first four-unit building of the Revelation Collection is complete and it is time to take a look at the rendering vs reality! We've had our grand opening event and introduced this style of living to many! Our first building has our two model homes and a brand new Design and Sales Center. Drag the…
Revelation Grand Opening Recap
Did you make it to our Revelation Collection Grand Opening Event on March 3rd, 2022? We were overwhelmed by the response to our new attached townhome models in the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm! We enjoyed introducing attendees to an easier, more streamlined approach to buying the home of their dreams! Check out the highlights from…
Spring 2022 Parade of Homes
We have great news: The Spring 2022 Parade of Homes℠ begins Saturday, March 12th! Ready to plan your tour? Don’t miss our attached, urban-inspired townhome models in Lakeville’s Spirit of Brandtjen Farm community! See our new Revelation Collection in person and tour our Design Gallery to explore our interior styles, exterior looks, and floorplans. Homes…
Build Process with RT Urban Homes
Building a home is an exciting and rewarding experience. Our goal at RT Urban Homes is to deliver an exceptional home and home build process for every one of our homeowners. Each home has a designated project manager who is responsible for making sure your home stays on schedule and is built according to the…
Construction Progress
It’s been a busy month at RT Urban Homes, and construction is progressing on the newly launched RT Urban Homes Revelation Collection. The first four-unit building that will house our two model homes and a brand-new Design Gallery & Sales Center has reached its full height. And we’ve already had our first sale! Concept Rendering…
Community Amenities: Lakes & Water Features
The beautiful Spirit of Brandtjen Farm community in Lakeville MN is home to the newly launched RT Urban Homes Revelation Collection. This one-of-a-kind housing development features parks, open green spaces, miles of trails, two lakes, and many naturalized water features/retention ponds with active native wildlife. Spirit Lake. The star water feature in Spirit of Brandtjen…
Community Amenities: Gathering Spaces
The RT Urban Homes Revelation Collection has launched in a one-of-a-kind housing development in Lakeville, MN. The beautiful Spirit of Brandtjen Farm community features many gathering spaces, including two beautiful community centers, for neighbors to congregate and get to know each other. "The Barn" Community Center. On the north side of Spirit of Brandtjen Farm…
Community Amenities: Miles of Trails
The RT Urban Homes Revelation Collection has launched in the beautiful Spirit of Brandtjen Farm community in Lakeville, MN. This one-of-a-kind housing development features community amenities like open green spaces and miles of trails that will appeal to homeowners of all ages and activity levels. Open Green Space. The first thing you’ll notice about Spirit…
Tired of Virtual Visits?
The RT Urban Homes Design Gallery & Sales Center, along with our streamlined sales process was carefully designed to demystify the home buying process. We put together a video so you can see how fun and easy home-buying can be! Stop by the Design Gallery & Sales Center to explore for yourself! It’s the perfect place…
Interior Style Packages
Create the home of your dreams, with an interior style to match! The RT Urban Homes Revelation Collection comes with four interior style packages to do just that. Each of the four packages — Aspen, Gold Coast, Metro, or Soho — represents a different place or lifestyle. So whether you’re polished & fashionable, natural &…
Virtual Tour Premiere
Now is your chance to view the RT Urban Homes Revelation Collection Virtual Tour Premiere! We’re shining a spotlight on the unique features of the RT Urban Homes Revelation Collection in this Virtual Tour Premiere Video. So pull up a chair and grab the popcorn to see a virtual walkthrough of the Revelation | A1…
We’re rolling out the red carpet for you.
You’re invited to attend the red carpet RT Urban Homes Revelation Collection Virtual Tour Premiere Event! Be one of the first to see what’s coming to Lakeville – attached urban townhomes with modern styling and rooftop decks. Join us to view the premiere of the Revelation Collection Virtual Tour! Revelation Collection Virtual Tour Premiere Event…
Beautiful and modern kitchens.
More than ever, the kitchen is one of the hardest working rooms in your home. It’s the place we gather to entertain friends, make family dinners, or enjoy the simple joy of relaxing with coffee on the weekend. RT Urban Homes offer beautiful kitchens designed for efficiency with a modern high-end style. All our kitchens…
Streamlined Sales Process
A modern and straightforward approach to home-buying! You might think that new home buying is hard - but it doesn’t have to be. RT Urban Homes has streamlined the steps in building a new home. It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3. By minimizing the number of decisions, you can focus on the ones that…
Unique features of the Revelation Collection
Spend an evening with friends under the stars, or simply relax and enjoy the view from the private rooftop deck. These amazing spaces are just one of the many unique features of the Revelation Collection attached townhomes. Our rooftop deck areas are composed of durable, modern materials including glass railings, Wausau Tile paver flooring, and…
We’re putting the URBAN in subURBAN: Introducing the Revelation Collection from RT Urban Homes!
RT Urban Homes is happy to announce that our Revelation Collection model homes are under construction and coming soon! Our three-story attached townhomes are rowhouses at heart with thoroughly modern sensibilities. Floorplans feature open gathering room layouts, luxurious owner’s suites, tuck-under garages, and glass-railed roof-top decks for outdoor entertaining. We’re excited to debut the Revelation…
Revival | FOUR Wins a Spring 2021 Reggie Award!
RT Urban Homes is extremely proud to announce that the Revival Collection has been awarded a 2021 Spring Reggie Award! We have been recognized by our building industry peers as a result of our design and construction excellence. Each year Housing First Minnesota awards the coveted Reggie Awards to homes entered in the Spring Parade…
Happy Holidays & Warm Wishes from all of us at RT Urban Homes!
Our model homes will be closed Thursday December 24th - Friday December 25th & Friday January 1st as we take time to safely enjoy our loved ones this holiday season - we hope you do the same! Stop by and see us sometime soon! Our typical model hours are 12pm-5pm daily and by appointment. Our New…
Visit Our Models – Take a Pumpkin, Leave a Card!
Oh my gourd, we love fall! For the month of November we have a special treat for those of you that tour our model homes. Introducing the "Take a Pumpkin, Leave a Card" opportunity! After you tour all four of the model homes, tell us your favorite floorplan and interior style package and take home…
Revival Collection Wins a Fall 2020 Reggie Award!
RT Urban Homes is extremely proud to announce that the Revival Collection has been awarded a 2020 Fall Reggie Award! Since our grand opening earlier this year, we have been recognized by our building industry peers as a result of our design and construction excellence. Each year Housing First Minnesota awards the coveted Reggie Awards …
Parade Models Now Open
We have great news: Parade of Homes Models Open Saturday, September 12th! Ready to plan your tour? Don't miss our detached, urban-inspired townhome models in Lakeville’s Spirit of Brandtjen Farm community! See our new Revival Collection in person and tour our Design Gallery to explore our interior styles, exterior looks, and floorplans. Homes will be…
Virtual Parade of Homes
What's the next best thing to touring our models? Being able to visit them any time you like - from the comfort of your own home, on your own time, and as often as you want! Well, we have good news for you - the Spring Parade of Homes has gone Virtual! You won't want…
New Homesites Released
Don't miss your opportunity! Your new home awaits with a great selection of choices available now at RT Urban, a brand new community of single-level and two-story, detached townhomes right in the heart of Spirit of Brandtjen Farm in Lakeville. Our new homesites are going fast, so take this opportunity to tour our four beautifully…
EXPLORE Spirit of Brandtjen Farm Trail System
08 news & eventsEXPLORE Spirit of Brandtjen Farm Trail System Do you wish you could spend more time exploring the great outdoors? It’s easy when you call Spirit of Brandtjen Farm home. This pastoral setting for our Revival Collection townhomes has a rich sense of history dating back to 1932 and still includes landmarks from…
Sneak Peek Recap
Did you make it to our Sneak Peek event on February 27? You weren’t alone! We were overwhelmed by the response to our new Revival Collection and enjoyed introducing attendees to an easier, more streamlined approach to buying the home of their dreams. Check out these highlights from the evening: Even if you missed this…
Important Updates and Virtual Tours
At RT Urban Homes, the safety of our guests and staff remains a top priority. We want to take a few minutes to update you on the additional steps that we’re taking during these challenging times. First, our new Revival Collection townhome models are still open. You can currently tour these models Thursday through Monday…
Visit the Design Gallery & Sales Center
Our simple and streamlined approach to buying and building makes it easy to purchase the home of your dreams – and you can make all your decisions during a single visit to the Design Gallery & Sales Center! We know that one-size doesn’t fit all, that’s why we offer additional options and features to ensure…
Making a House a Home: Meet the Interior Designers
Finding a house that feels like home isn’t easy. That’s why our urban-inspired detached townhomes come with four distinct interior style packages designed by Martha O’Hara Interiors. As an iconic and award-winning interior design firm, Martha O’Hara Interiors has earned a reputation throughout the country and abroad for its seamless and simplified approach to turning…
Now Open!
You might think home buying is hard, but it doesn’t have to be. We launched RT Urban Homes with two primary goals: To streamline the home buying and building process, and to give homeowners a chance to showcase their personal style inside and out, without sacrificing the urban lifestyle they love. Our new RT Urban…
Welcome to RT Urban Homes!
We’re excited to introduce you to our new company, brought to you by the same building, creative, and executive team you’ve come to trust: Robert Thomas Homes. As an industry leader, Robert Thomas Homes has spent the past 8+ years designing and building award-winning homes throughout the Twin Cities. Now, with RT Urban Homes, we’re…