Aaron Wahlquist 02/15/2019
Are you struggling with Springfield’s new eCity permitting & inspection system? Have you successfully set up a login, but can’t seem to get past that? Now is your opportunity to sign up for a FREE seminar that promises to take the mystery and challenge out of navigating Springfield’s new software system. This seminar is being ... Read More
Aaron Wahlquist 02/14/2019
Student and auto loans have historically dominated non-mortgage, non-revolving credit, as seen in the Federal Reserve’s G.19 Consumer Credit report. As of the third quarter of 2018, student loan debt totaled $1.6 trillion. As student-loan debt has historically made up the majority of non-mortgage, non-revolving credit, homeownership is the opportunity cost for its accumulation. In January 2019, ... Read More
Megan Rosewicz 02/14/2019
FISHING TOURNAMENT The HBA has so many fun membership events coming up! Join us for the Spring Fishing Tournament at Stockton Lake, Old State Park on Friday, April 12th from 7am – 3pm. Entry fees are $75 per boat and are due to the HBA office by April 5. Click here to download the registration form ... Read More
Aaron Wahlquist 02/14/2019
A total of 8.8 million households bought homes in the two years preceding the release of the 2017 American Housing Survey (AHS). For its February Special Study, the National Association of Home Builders used the 2017 AHS to analyze trends among recent home buyers. The AHS is a nationally representative survey of residential structures in the ... Read More
Megan Rosewicz 02/14/2019
FamilySAFE Storm Shelters and Saferooms will once again be hosting the HBA CORN MADNESS EVENT on March 19th at 5:30pm. If you have attended the HBA Corn Madness Cornhole Tournament the past few years, you have probably been practicing to take down the THREE TIME CHAMPS. This event includes food, beverages, basketball shooting, cornhole, prizes and much more! There is ... Read More
Aaron Wahlquist 02/13/2019
A modest increase in interest rates offset a slight decline in home prices to keep housing affordability essentially level in the fourth quarter of 2018 and still hovering at a 10-year low, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI). In all, 56.6 percent of new and existing homes ... Read More
Megan Rosewicz 01/31/2019
The 2019 HBA Home Show was one for the books (see photos below). We are confident that each vendor greatly benefited from the show and hopefully have already had a chance to make a few contacts to all of those new leads. The show would not be possible without our wonderful sponsors and volunteers (see ... Read More
Aaron Wahlquist 01/31/2019
Save the dates for these two events coming in the Spring of 2019. Corn Madness 2019 Cornhole Tournament (2 person teams) - Limited to 36 teams, so reserve your spot now! March 19, 2019 5:30pm start time $10 per team FamilySAFE Storm Shelters and Saferooms HBA 65th Anniversary Party Help celebrate 65 years of Building ... Read More
Aaron Wahlquist 01/15/2019
Stop by Metro Appliances & More at 3252 N. Glenstone to pick up your FREE HBA Home Show tickets. Limit 2 per person while supplies last. SORRY! ALL TICKETS HAVE BEEN GIVEN AWAY. In addition, pick up a copy of the 2019 HBA Home Show Magazine before the show. Pick a magazine between January 17 ... Read More
Megan Rosewicz 01/11/2019
Presented by Meek's Lumber 12:00 PM Saturday, January 26th Rose gold, matte black, copper, gold & brass are all top trending finishes for 2019. Did you know that? Did you know you can get a matte black bathroom faucet, a french gold kitchen faucet and a black stainless refrigerator? And just because you can, does ... Read More
Megan Rosewicz 01/11/2019
Presented by Mouery's Flooring • 3:00 PM Saturday, January 26th • 2:00 PM Sunday, January 27th Join Rick Mouery, owner of Mouery’s flooring, for THE talk about everything hardwood! Rick Mouery is certified with the National Wood Flooring Association, was named 40 under 40 in 2018 by the Springfield Business Journal, was named 40 under ... Read More
Megan Rosewicz 01/11/2019
Presented by Erica Lea Design Studios 4:00 PM Saturday, January 26th Building and designing a new home can be a daunting task; however, by using some key organized steps we can minimize the headache and make the building process fun and enjoyable. In this 1 hour live presentation we will cover each design step in ... Read More
Megan Rosewicz 01/11/2019
Presented by Meek's Lumber 1:00 PM Sunday, January 27th Using Large Folding, Pocketing, Pivoting and Multi-Gliding Doors we will show you how to make an inspiring transition from Living areas to playful Outdoor areas. See you at 1:00 on Sunday! All Presentations on the 300 Level RETURN TO PRESENTATION LIST
Aaron Wahlquist 01/08/2019
The HBA Home Show Magazine 2019 is now available online. This publication contains informative builder profiles, useful articles, HBA Home Pros guide and event specific information about the HBA Home Show. See who has booths and where they are located within the three sections of the Springfield EXPO Center. Printed copies available one week prior ... Read More
Charlyce Ruth 12/14/2018
Thank you to all HBA Members who attended the 2018 HBA Christmas party at Ozarks Food Harvest (PHOTOS BELOW). And a special THANK YOU to Santa Claus – who stopped by to spread cheer and laughter! Do you know who Santa was and what HBA Member Company he is with? This will be revealed in on our ... Read More
