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41 Action News Reports on Permit Data

Posted on April 8, 2024

"In the last six months, I've pulled no permits in Kansas City and that's primarily due to this new energy code. We've moved a lot of our operations to different jurisdictions around the metro," Dennis Shriver, owner of H...

Ashlar Homes Collaborates with Operation Homefront to Support Local Veteran

Posted on March 13, 2024

In December, Ashlar Homes, in collaboration with U.S. Bank and Operation Homefront, welcomed Army Veteran Oscar Perez, his spouse, Kristi, and their children to a new home in the Woodlawn Estates community in Lee’s Summit, ...

Habitat KC Chosen as Beneficiary for KCHBA’s Artisan Home Tour

Posted on March 5, 2024

The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA) is excited to announce that Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City (Habitat KC) has been selected as the beneficiary for the highly anticipated Artisan Home Tour. A...

Economic Forecast 2024: Reasons for Concern and Cause for Optimism

Posted on February 15, 2024

Dr. Stanley Longhofer is the Director of the Center for Real Estate at Wichita State University. Dr. Rob Dietz serves as NAHB Chief Economist. Almost 300 KCHBA members gathered to hear their thoughts and analysis at the 2024 ...

Habitat KC Chosen as Beneficiary for KCHBA’s Artisan Home Tour

Posted on January 21, 2024

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...