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Home Builder Sentiment Rises Two Points

Posted on January 17, 2016

After remaining in hibernation for four months at 58, home builder sentiment finally stirred and rose two points to 60 in June, according to the National Association of Home Builders. As MarketWatch reports, this is the highe...

May Lunch & Learn: Art of Framing, May 19

Posted on January 15, 2016

This code credit approved class will include both classroom instruction and an on-site visit to a home under construction. The class will be held at the  Stone Canyon Model Home (4211 S. White Sands Ct., Blue Springs, MO 640...

Sign-Up for Kansas Legislative Day

Posted on January 7, 2016

The 2016 Kansas Legislative Session begins Monday and this allegedly “quiet” session is already looking like it could be very interesting.  It is important that homebuilders retain a strong presence in the Capitol, espec...

Kansas City Area Homebuilders Post Best November in Eight Years (Nov. 2015)

Posted on December 29, 2015

Kansas City area homebuilders had their best November since 2007, with 15 percent more single-family permits issued than in November of 2014. The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City reports 360 single family perm...

Early Deadline for Spring Parade Entries, January 15

Posted on December 19, 2015

Don’t miss the Parade of Homes discounted deadline date! ENTRY DEADLINES: Early — January 15 — $1,095 Regular — January 29 — $1,295 Late — February 5 — $1,995 Click HERE to download the entry form...

NAHB’s International Builders’ Show, January 19-21

Posted on December 18, 2015

Plan to attend the building industry’s biggest event, January 19-21 in Las Vegas!  Show attendees will learn new techniques and explore emerging trends in the education sessions and see the latest and most innovative produ...

Al Trellis: “From Feeble Financials to Exceptional Earnings”, January 27

Posted on December 17, 2015

Feel like taking a little road trip? Al Trellis, Home Builders Network and one of the top consultants to the home building industry, will speak at Pittsburg State University on Wednesday, January 27 at 5 pm.  His presenta...

Elliot Eisenberg: Economic Report, February 10

Posted on December 16, 2015

Elliot Eisenberg:  Economic Report, Feb 10, 9 am at the HBA Register now to hear one of the KCHBA’s favorite speakers, Elliot Eisenberg, give us his take on economic conditions and the housing industry outlook.  Elliot...

Area Councils Gear Up for 2016: MO North, February 24

Posted on December 15, 2015

Area Councils Gear Up for 2016 The KCHBA’s 3 area councils (Missouri North, Missouri South and Kansas) will be re-activated in 2016 and will begin with a meeting in the north area on Feb. 24th at the Staley Farms Clubhou...

Building Business News – December 2015

Posted on December 11, 2015

Click here to read the December BBN, featuring our new president Brenner Holland....