Leadership in the building industry requires more than vision. It requires firsthand experience. As President of Rochester Area Builders and owner of Keller Homes, Jeremy Keller brings a practical, builder-driven perspective shaped by decades in the field. In this Q&A, Jeremy shares his thoughts on industry challenges, member engagement, growth opportunities, and the importance of keeping builders’ voices at the table.
Leadership in the building industry requires more than vision. It requires firsthand experience. As President of Rochester Area Builders and owner of Keller Homes, Jeremy Keller brings a practical, builder-driven perspective shaped by decades in the field. In this Q&A, Jeremy shares his thoughts on industry challenges, member engagement, growth opportunities, and the importance of keeping builders’ voices at the table.
Back to Blog The Housing Continuum Explained: Why Rochester Needs Homes at Every Price Point By: Pat Sexton, Executive Director, Rochester Area Builders Rochester’s housing shortage did not emerge overnight. It is the result of national, statewide, and local forces that have steadily constrained housing supply while demand has continued to grow. The 2025 Maxfield…
The People’s Choice Awards are decided by those who walked through the homes, noticed the details, and experienced the spaces firsthand. Being selected by the public makes this recognition especially significant. It reflects not just great design, but how a home or remodel truly feels to the people experiencing it.
If you’re looking for trusted home improvement experts in Rochester, MN, the Rochester Home & Outdoor Show is where it all comes together.
Hosted at the Mayo Civic Center, this annual event connects homeowners with the builders, remodelers, and service providers shaping homes across Southeast Minnesota.
Back to Blog Why Rochester Needs 1,000 New Homes a Year – And How We Got Here By: Pat Sexton, Executive Director, Rochester Area Builders Rochester’s housing shortage did not emerge overnight. It is the result of national, statewide, and local forces that have steadily constrained housing supply while demand has continued to grow. The…
The secrets behind Elias Construction’s winning ways Back to Blog Elias Construction, based out of Byron, Minnesota, has twice been voted People’s Choice award winner for the 2024 and 2025 Rochester Area Builders Remodelers Showcase event. What is the secret to this high-end remodeler’s success? We visited with Jessica Markley, interior designer for Elias, to…
Back to Blog The Importance of Commercial Construction: Driving Rochester’s Economy By: Pat Sexton, Executive Director, Rochester Area Builders The Importance of Commercial Construction: Driving Rochester’s Economy Commercial construction is more than steel and concrete – it is the backbone of Rochester’s economic vitality. In 2025, Rochester exceeded $1 billion in commercial permit valuation,…
Back to Blog As the Minnesota Legislative Session Begins, Housing Supply Must Be Part of the Conversation By: Pat Sexton, Executive Director, Rochester Area Builders As the Minnesota legislative session begins later this month, housing supply deserves focused attention. In Rochester and across the state, affordability challenges are not the result of a single…