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Building Business News April 2024

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More than 300 Homes on 2024 Spring Parade of Homes
The spring parade will feature 339 homes in eight counties built by 105 of the KC area’s finest builders. There are also several communities on the spring Parade that have not been featured previously. See who’s new!

Building a Pipeline to Ease the Labor Shortage
Through Foundations for the Future week, KCHBA hopes to promote careers in the skilled trades and increase the number of students choosing careers in the residential construction industry. This will put less pressure on home prices, ultimately assisting Kansas City families in achieving the American dream of owning a home.

Single-Family Permits Continue Upward Trend, Except in KCMO
“Absent Kansas City, Mo., the KC metro area is up 117 percent year-to-date in total single-family permits compared to the same time last year,” said Will Ruder, executive vice president of the KCHBA. “Kansas City, Mo., is down 22 percent from the same time last year.”

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KCHBA News and Events

Ruder Discusses Impact of Canadian Lumber Tariffs on Kansas City Housing Market

This week, Will Ruder, EVP of the KCHBA, sat down with KMBC reporter Matt Evans to discuss the growing concern over potential tariffs on Canadian lumber and the uncertain impact these tariffs could have on the local housing m...
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Remodeling Market Poised for Growth in 2025

An aging housing stock, record levels of home equity and favorable demographics will create positive growth prospects for the remodeling sector in 2025, according to industry experts at a panel hosted by the National Associat...
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Combating Fraud in Homebuilding

All KCHBA members are invited to attend this panel discussion. While technology evolves in homebuilding, fraudulent behavior does as well. Don’t miss industry professionals share their insight on ways to spot it and how to ...
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