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2012-2013 Membership Directory Launch Party at Southern Materials Tuesday
The HBA’s May Membership Meeting is the association’s 2012-2013 Membership Directory Launch Party. It will be held on Tuesday, May 15 at Southern Materials Company located at the corner of Division St. and Highway 65. The Directory Launch Party will begin at 5:30 pm and will feature a cookout with the Fuddruckers’ Mobile Grill! The cost is $15 per person. Make …
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2012 Ozarks Housing & Construction Conference is May 23 – Register Today!
The HBA of Greater Springfield will host its third annual Ozarks Regional Housing and Construction Conference on Wednesday, May 23 at the Hilton Garden Inn in south Springfield. The 2012 conference builds on the success of the 2011 event, while offering a number of substantial improvements for participants in 2012. Highlights of the 2012 Conference include a new survey of Ozarks …
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We’re trading in our bowling shoes for a mini golf putter! Will You Join Us?
The Springfield HBA Charitable Foundation has announced it will host the HBA’s first annual Mini-Golf Classic! Win prizes for best dressed, most hole-in-one’s and the coveted Home Builders Cup. A belly-filling meal will be served and the whole family is welcome – encouraged – to participate! Funds raised at the tournament help provide scholarships for local HBA members to further their …
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MyHBA Lunch: Complimentary Lunch & Membership ROI on May 2
“What does (would) HBA membership really do for me?” It is the central question members and prospective members should pose when considering whether to initiate or renew membership in the HBA of Greater Springfield. That’s why, in accordance with the HBA of Greater Springfield’s strategic plan, the HBA Membership Council hosts a quarterly resource for HBA members who are seeking …
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Economists Say Housing Outlook Continues to Slowly Brighten
Mirroring the uneven economic recovery, the housing market is expected to move in a slow, gradual upward path in 2012, while encountering its share of speed bumps along the road, according to economists participating in yesterday’s National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) construction forecast webinar on the housing and economic outlook. While the latest monthly housing data have shown signs …
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Free NAHB Webinar Will Address Appraisal Issues on May 16
If you’re one of the many HBA members who’ve encountered serious challenges in obtaining accurate appraisals on new construction, you might want to check out our upcoming Builders’ Guide to Appraisals webinar, which happens on May 16. The discussion will focus on recent changes in appraisal standards and practices, ways to improve communication with lenders and appraisers, tips on dealing with appraisals in distressed …
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HBA Spring Golf Tournament: April 30 at Millwood
The HBA of Greater Springfield Spring Golf Tournament is fast approaching. Have you reserved your tee time? The tournament will be held on Monday, April 30 at Millwood Golf and Racquet Club. The entry fee is $170 for a 2-person scramble team. Lunch is included in the cost of the entry, and will be served 11:30am-12:45pm. Tee-off for the tournament will …
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What to Expect When Pent-Up Housing Demand is Released
A new entry in NAHB’s Eye on Housing blog this week looks at what builders should expect to see happening in the marketplace once the backlog of household formations that have been delayed by the recession actually materialize. NAHB has estimated that as a result of current economic conditions, there are approximately 2.1 million households that were expected to form in the last few years …
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HBA Spring Fishing Tournament Set for April 4 at Table Rock
The Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield’s annual spring fishing tournament will be held at Table Rock Lake, Mill Creek on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, and the HBA is accepting entries now. Entry fee for the tournament is $75 per boat. To reserve your spot, download the entry form here, fill it out, and return it to: HBA of Greater …
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Advertising Window for 2012-2013 HBA Membership Directory is now OPEN!
It is time again to compile the membership data, advertisements and a few extras to create the 2012-2013 HBA Membership Directory. The annual membership directory is an eagerly-anticipated publication and the “go-to” tool used by HBA members to find other HBA members with whom to do business. The 2012-2013 HBA Membership Directory will be distributed from the HBA office and …
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