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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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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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ProtectHomeownership.com Launched to Enlist Public in Homeownership Defense

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With numerous legislative and regulatory proposals taking aim at the American Dream of homeownership and federal elections just around the corner this November, NAHB is seeking to harness the public’s well-documented support for this worthy cause through …

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Builders’ Circle Blog: HVAC – the Vast Unknown

Jim Baker, B & G Drafting

We all love to untangle a mystery, and building “green” can be a mystery. But things are changing. In the last ten years Building Science and applications in the field have come together so that the buying …

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Builders Circle Blog: Thirty-Nine and Still Counting!

Jack Bennie, the famous comic from years ago, always claimed to be 39 years old. Year after year he remained 39. I like the idea of not aging, but some things need to grow in number. We …

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News-Leader: Rogersville Slashes Impact Fees to Woo Home Builders

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HBA of Greater Springfield builder member Doug Pitts and HBA CEO Matt Morrow both were quoted in Saturday’s Springfield News-Leader article about the city of Rogersville’s recent bold move to reduce water and sewer impact fees. Rogersville …

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Protect Your Home Investment: Designations Make A Difference!

Brett Godfrey

Quality workmanship, knowledge and experience matter, especially when you will be investing a significant amount of money with a home builder or remodeler as you build a new home or update your current one to fit your …

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