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Habitat for Humanity of KC Receives $150,000 from Artisan Home Tour

Posted on November 19, 2024

The 2024 Artisan Home Tour, held in August and hosted by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA), raised more than $150,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. Funds were raised through a combination...

Donate Coffee Makers this Holiday Season

Posted on November 12, 2024

Join the Home Builders Charitable Foundation's Home for the Holidays campaign this year by supporting Flourish Furniture Bank — the only furniture bank in KC — by donating a coffee maker. Bring new coffee makers to the KC...

KCHBA Announces Award-Winning Homes from Fall Parade

Posted on October 1, 2024

The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA) is pleased to announce its 2024 Pick of the Parade and Distinctive Plan & Design Award winners for the Fall Parade of Homes. These awards recognize the builders...

KCHBA Announces Award-Winning Homes from Spring Parade

Posted on May 2, 2024

The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA) is pleased to announce its 2024 Pick of the Parade and Distinctive Plan & Design Award winners. These awards recognize the builders who showcase the finest craf...

KMBC Talks KCMO Energy Codes with Builder, City Councilman

Posted on April 29, 2024

Dennis Shriver, Hearthside Homes, and KCMO Councilman Wes Rogers recently spoke with KMBC's Andy Alcott about the dearth of housing permits in KCMO since the 2021 IECC went into effect last September. In its story, "Kansas Ci...

Ruder to KCTV5: It’s Supply and Demand

KCHBA EVP Will Ruder joined Shane and Kerrigan on My KC LIVE this morning to share how the KCHBA is working to support diverse and attainable housing for everyone in Kansas City. Thank you KCTV5 News Kansas City for having us...

KCTV5: Local Leaders Urged to Consider Several Modifications to Boost Homeownership

"The more that cities are able to cut red tape and let builders build, the quicker the local supply will increase and allow demand to moderate escalated prices," Will Ruder, EVP of the KCHBA, said recently. KCHBA has recomme...

KSHB: KCHBA Offers Solutions to Housing Affordability

"As June marks National Homeownership Month, many Kansas City residents are struggling to secure a house of their own due to rising costs and limited availability," according to KSHB reporter Abby Dodge. Dodge interviewed KCH...