Aaron Wahlquist 11/16/2018
Odds are, if you were asked if you wanted to save some cash, your answer would be an enthusiastic yes. The good news is there are a number of ways to cut down your monthly expenses, the first step being a do-it-yourself home energy audit. This fast, relatively simple solution helps determine how much energy ... Read More
Aaron Wahlquist 11/16/2018
The HBA Event Magazine has always been a keepsake for those attending the Home Show, Parade of Homes or Remodeling EXPO. Fun covers, event specific information, articles, builder profiles and the membership guide all make this a very useful resource for anyone with a home or considering buying or building a home. FACT: Focus Group ... Read More
Megan Rosewicz 11/16/2018
Christmas is just around the corner, and The HBA wants to encourage our members to give back during our annual Christmas Party. This year, we are once again partnering with the Ozarks Food Harvest to help those in need in our community. We invite all of our members to join us from 5:30PM - 7:30PM on Thursday, ... Read More
Aaron Wahlquist 11/16/2018
According to the Housing Trends Report (HTR)* for the third quarter of 2018, only 13% of adults are planning to purchase a home in the next 12 months. Most of these prospective buyers (58%) report this is the first time in their lives they would be buying a home. Planning to Buy a Home in Next 12 ... Read More
Aaron Wahlquist 11/16/2018
Over the first nine months of 2018, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 664,665. On a year-over-year basis, this is a 5.7% increase over the September 2017 level of 628,858. The preliminary results from the New Residential Construction Survey are similar, year-to-date single-family permits over the first nine months of 2018 was, 663,800 which ... Read More
Megan Rosewicz 11/07/2018
It’s time to celebrate as the Holiday Season arrives once again. And this year, we want to celebrate and show our appreciation for YOU! Save the date for the Member Social on Wednesday, November 28th from 3:00pm-5:30pm at the HBA Office. Member Social We want to invite all HBA Members to this casual, social event with ... Read More
Aaron Wahlquist 11/06/2018
In a recent NAHB survey, 65 percent of builders reported that the overall supply of developed lots in their areas was low to very low. This is up only one percent from June 2017, but significantly higher than the 42 percent posted in September 2012. The survey consisted of special questions appended to the instrument for the NAHB/Wells ... Read More
Megan Rosewicz 10/24/2018
Our 2018 HBA Sporting Clays Tournament was a real BLAST! We hope every participant had fun shooting, catching up, and getting to know fellow members. There were some awesome team and individual results for the competition. Ozark Shooters was an excellent host for the event; they cooked lunch and provided some great prizes for our ... Read More
Aaron Wahlquist 10/16/2018
HBA Member Education is provided to place HBA members a step above the rest. Knowledge is power and the HBA wants to give its members the opportunity to excel in the home building industry with regular education. Attention Builders - Please note that this is the last opportunity to attend a Builder Roundtable, which is ... Read More
Aaron Wahlquist 10/16/2018
Where Kids can learn how to Be Constructive - A Workforce Development Program Self-Esteem Building Hands-On Educational Experience created for our youth ranging from 3rd Graders up to 5th Graders. This work-force development workshop program, provided by the Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield and Missouri State University, will teach children life skills as well ... Read More
Aaron Wahlquist 10/15/2018
A majority of new homes that completed construction in 2017 included two-car garages, according to NAHB analysis of 2017 Census Bureau Survey of Construction data. There is clear uniformity for parking options in new homes completed across the Census divisions. Except for West North Central division, the 2-car garage was the largest share of the completed ... Read More
Aaron Wahlquist 10/15/2018
Registration is now OPEN for the 2018 Damage Prevention and Excavation Safety Summit. December 5 and 6 at Springfield’s OEF All are welcome! This is a great opportunity to get top-notch safety training at no charge for: OSHA 10 Excavation Competent Person Confined Space Competent Person Fall Protection Competent Person Certified Flagger Registration is completely free ... Read More
Aaron Wahlquist 10/15/2018
Ready to see the new menu? Click Image Above! NEW AND IMPROVED We have been listening to our members and making improvements on our HBA Member Marketing Resources each year. This year, we think we have an A La Carte style menu that will not only save members money, but will also make selecting your ... Read More
Aaron Wahlquist 10/02/2018
The HBA Charitable Foundation will make its largest donation to date to local area fire departments as a part of the Home Builders For Fire Safety Campaign. In an effort to reach fire departments of all sizes, the HBA Charitable Foundation is donating these smoke alarms to Republic, Fair Grove, Willard, Ozark, Nixa, Logan-Rogersville, Ebenezer, ... Read More
Megan Rosewicz 09/13/2018
The 2018 HBA Remodeling Show has come and gone, and there is nothing but positive things to say about it! We hope each vendor greatly benefited from the show and hopefully you've already had a chance to make a few contacts to all of your new leads. We cannot thank our sponsors and volunteers (see ... Read More
