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Energy Star is Like a Good Chocolate Chip Recipe
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
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?
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
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
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
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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Summer Swarms are Coming – Guard Your Home from Bug Invasion
NOTE: This post is re-printed with permission from the HA Construction Design Blog. The ants filed in many a window sill the last few weeks: creeping into sinks of dirty dishes, making their way across counter tops, …
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HBA Parade of Homes Opens Friday, Featuring Fresh Ideas and Variety!
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
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
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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