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Welcome to your source for helpful tips and pointers from recognized local professionals in home building, remodeling, and home improvement projects. Do you have a do-it-yourself home improvement project on the horizon? Are you considering buying or selling a home? Do you need tips from industry professionals on remodeling your home or building the custom home of your dreams? You can find it all right here at HBA For Consumers.

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Energy Star is Like a Good Chocolate Chip Recipe

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I seldom meet a chocolate chip cookie I do not like. Occasionally, I come across one that is to “die for.” You know what I am talking about, the ones that are so good they should be …

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How Will the Window Fall Protection Code Change Affect You?

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Learn all about the window fall protection code change on Tuesday, November 27th at Meek’s Design Center. Learn who is affected by the code change and what the code change actually means. This is your opportunity to …

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Remodeling Market on the Climb – Returns to 2005 Levels

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The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) climbed to 50 in the third quarter of 2012, up from 45 in the previous quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Released today, the RMI is at its …

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Wanted: More Rooftops in Rogersville

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The City of Rogersville is focused on its future…and boosting residential building is fundamental to its economic development strategy.  “We want to attract more retail options for our residents,” said Rogersville Mayor Jack Cole. “That will generate …

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Do You “Like” HBA? Check out the All-New HBA Facebook Page

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To better serve members, the HBA of Greater Springfield has completely overhauled re-launched its official facebook page. The HBA’s enhanced presence on the massively popular social media platform officially launches today (September 10). The HBA’s new and …

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KY3: Drought Conditions Could Affect New Home Construction

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KY3‘s Jay Scherder reported Tuesday (8/28) on the increasing threat drought conditions potentially pose to economic development in the region. As water supply drops nearer 60%, 55%, or 50% of capacity, increasingly severe restrictions automatically kick in …

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KY3: New Home Starts on the Rise in the Ozarks

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On Monday, Contact KY3‘s Jay Scherder reported on recent national data indicating the housing market may be on the mend. In the Ozarks, home building also is showing signs of improvement. In the KY3 news story, Scherder …

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Builders’ Circle Blog: How Green is Greene?

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Greene County has been “green” for years.  My Grandmother decades ago told me things like, “take care of the land and it will take care of you. Waste not, want not.”  And of course, “Turn off the …

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KOLR: New Home Building Trends in the Ozarks

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During the final weekend of the Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield’s 59th annual Parade of Homes, KOLR-10 reporter Melanie Chapman checked in with builders and home shoppers. In this story, builder Rusty MacLachlan and HBA CEO …

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HBA Parade Enjoys Big Opener; Parade Concludes this Weekend

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The 2012 HBA Parade of Homes opened on Friday, June 15, featuring a strong mix of both custom and spec homes in a number of price points. Reports from builders and real estate professionals staffing the 13 homes …

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