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Did you know that the KCHBA has a local Political Action Committee (HBA-PAC)? The HBA’s Political Action Committee, HBA-PAC, enables members to strengthen their civic involvement by helping to elect pro-housing candidates a...
NAHB recently recognized KCHBA on its NAHB Now blog for our association's efforts to bring awareness to the lumber crisis.
“NAHB grassroots also is actively engaged in this effort," the blog states. "Members of the H...
KC's local NBC affiliate, 41 Action News, recently featured the upcoming Parade of Homes and home #120 built by Bickimer Homes. Click below to watch!
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Builders’ bottom lines across the country are being squeezed by rising material, labor and land costs. NAHB’s Economics team is in the process of measuring the impact of increased costs on builders’ profitability. And w...
Eight playhouses in total will be auctioned off to the highest bidders.
Proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity KC.
View the playhouses in person at NEBRASKA FURNITURE MART between April 24 and May 2.
Bidding Op...
After declining for four years, a number of key trends — including the average size of the home and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms — reversed course in 2020 as a result of shifting buyer preferences in the wake of C...
2021 KC MADE Winners
Award
Program Grant
Prize
1st Place Overall
Andrew T. - Project #7
Liberty High School
$1,000
DeWalt 3-Tool Woodworking Kit with Site-Ready Storage
2nd Place Overall
Patric...
Reporter Charlie Keegan of 41 Action News visited KC MADE to check out the students' projects and learn more about how the competition is assisting those students in finding a career in the skilled trades. Here are couple of ...
Cover Story:
Spring Parade of Homes Begins April 24
The Spring Parade of Homes returns to Kansas City April 24-May 9 and will feature 255 homes built by 98 home builders in eight counties across the Kansas City metropolit...
KCHBA is featured in the April issue of Business View magazine. Kansas City's unique builder market, geographical position and KCHBA's advocacy are just a few of the topics discussed.
Click here to read...
Framing lumber prices garnered more attention than any other building material over the past year as prices quadrupled between April 2020 and May 2021. But even as lumber prices decline, the spotlight on lumber continues to...
NAHB recently provided the below article to help home builders explain to customers why decreasing lumber futures prices aren't correlating to lower new home prices just yet.
Lumber futures prices have decreased by 52 perc...
Join the KCHBA Young Professionals for a night at City Barrel Brewery + Kitchen! This event is FREE to attend. Appetizers and complimentary drinks will be provided. Thank you to JamesHardie for sponsoring! Please RS...
