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Building Business News September 2019

Posted on September 11, 2019

We are entering a slowdown not a recession, according to Laird Goldsborough at the Kansas Area Council last month. Learn what else he and Dan Whitney had to say in this issue. Also in the September edition -- learn how one me...

Annual KCHBA Clay Shoot

Posted on September 11, 2019

Join us for a fun day of shooting clay pigeons at Powder Creek on Oct. 10. Contact Paige@kchba.org to register a team or to be a station sponsor. ...

NAHB Transitional Board Meeting Webcast on Sept. 11

Posted on September 9, 2019

The NAHB 2019 Fall Transitional Board of Directors Meeting will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. at the National Housing Center in Washington, D.C. All members of the Transitional Board of Directors are requir...

Local New Home Permit Numbers Rebound in July (July 2019)

Posted on August 23, 2019

Metro-wide housing starts jumped up in July, according to statistics compiled by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA). The organization reported a seasonally adjusted total of 471 single-family homes p...

Building Business News August 2019

Posted on August 12, 2019

The building remodel is complete! View photos and a list of donors in this issue. Also in the August issue, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed SB 203, which "modifies nuisance actions in certain cities and counties" and HBA...

Current Economic Trends Affecting Real Estate

Posted on August 9, 2019

Kansas Area Council Sponsored by August 28 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Located at Hallbrook Country Club 11200 Overbrook Rd. Leawood, KS 66211 Lunch is included Learn the macro-economic trends that affect real estate mar...

Join Us for an Associate Appreciation Lunch

Posted on August 9, 2019

September is National Associate Appreciation month! Help us celebrate by attending our picnic lunch in the back parking lot of the HBA. Click here to read 10 reasons to do business with an associate member! ...

ICYMI: HBA Building Remodel Open House

Posted on August 8, 2019

Nearly 200 people attended the HBA’s open house on July 31. Attendees had the opportunity to view the newly renovated main floor of the HBA building – a building that has served as the headquarters of the HBA since 1979. ...

Wear Your Membership Proudly

Posted on August 8, 2019

The HBA has HBA-branded t-shirts, hats and pull-overs for sale. Next time you stop by the HBA check out the merchandise!...

A Great Way to Meet New People

Posted on August 8, 2019

If you enjoy meeting new people and are willing to share the story of why the HBA is important to you then the Membership Committee is where you need to be! The Membership Committee is looking for enthusiastic individuals to ...

KC Live Interviews Braklow Custom Homes about the Parade

Kansas City Live visited one of incoming HBA President Jerry Braklow's homes and made some interesting discoveries about the home, including a secret passageway. Watch the video clip to learn more! ...

On-site Construction 101

Develop a deeper understanding of the process of new home construction and ask questions of a top Kansas City builder. Tour homes at different phases of construction in the Staley Hills Villas community and cover topics like ...

Homes by Chris Takes KMBC-TV on Tour of Home During Fall Parade

Builder Chris Ragland of Homes by Chris gave KMBC reporter Matt Stewart a tour of her home on the Fall Parade of Homes. Watch the clip here. This home is tour #43. Find more information about all the homes on the Parade at KC...