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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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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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Builders’ Circle Blog: How Green is Greene?

Jim Baker, B & G Drafting

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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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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HBA Parade of Homes Magazine Available Online and at HBA Member Locations

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In conjunction with the HBA of Greater Springfield’s 59th annual Parade of Homes, the HBA last week released the 2012 HBA Parade of Homes magazine to the public. The Parade of Homes concludes this weekend, when homes …

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HBA Parade of Homes Opens Friday, Featuring Fresh Ideas and Variety!

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The 2012 HBA Parade of Homes opens this Friday, June 15, featuring a strong mix of both custom and spec homes in a number of price points. The event is the 59th annual HBA Parade of Homes, and …

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HBA Parade of Homes Boasts Variety, Illustrates Importance of Home Building

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The 2012 HBA Parade of Homes (June 15-17 and June 22-24) features a strong mix of both custom and spec homes in a number of price points. “Builders continue to offer incredible craftsmanship, value and innovation in …

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Builders’ Circle Blog: The Sound of Green is Free

Jim Baker, B & G Drafting

You have to love words that don’t go together, words like “sound”, “green” and “free”. Placed in a sentence as in this title, they don’t appear to make sense. The confusion is that you first have to …

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Green Home Building to Increase as Much as 38% by 2016

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A new report produced by McGraw-Hill Construction and released during the National Green Building Conference and Expo in Nashville this week estimates that the green homes share of the construction market will rise 29% – 38% by …

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Builders’ Circle Blog: Can You Hear Me Now?

Jim Baker, B & G Drafting

Remember those old “tin can” phones connected with a string that we all played with as kids? “Can you hear me now” was always the question and the answer was seldom related to that question. Communication was …

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