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MO Work Comp Division Runs “5 Myths” Video Featuring Springfield HBA’s CEO
The Missouri Department of Labor & Industrial Relations Division of Workers Compensation last week released a new video entitled “5 Myths of Work Comp.” The video features interview segments with HBA of Greater Springfield CEO Matt Morrow, and dispells some of the commonly-held misconceptions about who is and who isn’t required under Missouri law to carry workers compensation insurance. Active …
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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 just received the official certification for the HBA-led Habitat for Humanity house in Builders’ Circle Subdivision from the National Association of Home Builders …
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News-Leader: Rogersville Slashes Impact Fees to Woo Home Builders
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 Mayor Jack Cole said in the article that response to Rogersville’s move already has been strong: Cole said there’s no cost to the …
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Tips From the Pros: When Your Remodel Doesn’t Go As Planned
By: Sam Bradley, GMB, CGR, CGP Sam Bradley Homes The emotional rollercoaster of a remodeling project usually starts at a high level, but sometimes ends at a low level. You’ve heard them, the remodeling-gone-bad stories where homeowner expectations were not met. In truth, rarely does a remodeling project go exactly as planned. There are weather issues; a product arrives broken, …
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Builders Circle Blog: Football, Golf and HERS Ratings
The HERS energy rating on a house is more like golf than football. Football is loud, rough, and high score wins. Golf is quiet, skillful, and low score wins, with the typical championship golf courses having par values of 72. The official HERS rating for the HBA’s Habitat house is in…and the final ENERGY STAR Rating is 70. That is …
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Protect Your Home Investment: Designations Make A Difference!
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 lifestyle. Choosing a building professional with a designation can help ensure you are hiring a builder or remodeler who is committed to their craft …
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Rogersville board votes to boost home building by cutting impact fees
At its February 6 meeting, the Rogersville Board of Aldermen approved a proposal to cut the city’s water and sewer impact fees by 75% through August 31. Water and sewer impact fees in Rogersville range from $1,500 to $2,600 per house, depending on location. The vote was taken following comments by HBA President Matt Bailey, who both resides in and …
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Builders’ Circle Blog: It Is Official—Springfield Is Number One!
How does it feel to be number one? Springfield is number one, according to WIKI. I found out accidentally when, with no special reason in mind, I Googled the question, “What city has the most varied weather?” That’s right, Springfield, Missouri is listed as having the most varied weather in this country. I really was not that surprised and probably …
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Builders’ Circle Blog: If You Don’t Know Where You Are…
How do you know you are going in the right direction if you don’t know where you are? Haven’t we all, on occasion, made a wrong turn in some large, unfamiliar city? We did not think we were lost, but we never got to where we wanted to be. That never happens to me now, at least not since I …
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HBA Home Show Opens Friday: See it ALL in One Place!
The Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield will open the doors to its annual Home Show in just one week, promising a big helping of what’s new, along with the tried and true favorites. The 2012 HBA Home Show has everything to inspire your next home improvement or building project – all under one roof. Attendees of the 2012 HBA Home Show (which …
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