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House Passes Bill to Ease Banking Regulations

Posted on June 9, 2017

The House yesterday passed legislation that would address challenging credit conditions that home builders and home buyers continue to experience as a result of strict regulatory restraints imposed following the 2008 fina...

A Closer Look at the Costs of Building a New Home

Posted on June 8, 2017

If you’re in the market for a new home, you may be wondering about the factors that contribute to the total cost of the home. The National Association of Home Builders recently published a Cost of Construction Survey, which...

Expert Advice from Our Parade Designers

Posted on June 8, 2017

Have you ever walked into a Parade home and thought “this home is beautifully decorated – I wonder where they got all this stuff?” We asked a couple of interior designers who regularly decorate Parade homes for advice o...

3 Amenities Topping Home Buyer Wish Lists

Posted on June 8, 2017

Preferences in home styles and features have evolved significantly over the years. But even though the wants and needs of home buyers vary widely among different demographics, a majority of buyers – regardless of their age ...

Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) – Aug 9-11

Posted on June 6, 2017

August 9 - 11 • Wednesday - Friday CERTIFIED NEW HOME SALES PROFESSIONAL (CSP) Master the craft of successful selling. This professional-level course is designed for specialists in new home sales. You will gain a broa...

Kansas Area Council – June 28

Posted on June 6, 2017

The June Kansas Area Council will feature KCHBA Kansas lobbyist Sean Miller, who will provide a wrap-up of the legislative session and issues that affect housing, and George Schluter, who will share information from NAHB that...

June Is National Homeownership Month

Posted on June 5, 2017

More than two-thirds of Americans believe that owning a home is an essential part of the American Dream. ...

Residential Permit Activity Reaches Level Not Seen Since 2007 (Apr. 2017)

Posted on May 23, 2017

The eight-county Kansas City metropolitan area topped 2,000 permits in the first four months of 2017 – a level of activity not seen since 2007. Click April 2017 Residential Permit Stats for the report. Local cities an...

Building Business News for May 2017

Posted on May 23, 2017

The May issue of the BBN takes a look at the buying habits of Millennials and features the winners of the American Dream Awards from the Spring Parade of Homes. Click here to read the full issue....

80th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on May 18, 2017

Save the date to help us celebrate the HBA's 80th anniversary! When: August 29 Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: Little Theater, 301 W. 13th St., Kansas City, MO 64105 Heavy appetizers and open bar from 5:00 t...

Homebuyer to KSHB: They Weren’t Really that Bad of a Price for a Brand New House

KSHB's Abby Dodge recently spoke with a couple of homeowners who chose to purchase a newly constructed home and why. The article, "Kansas City homebuyers turn to new builds" quotes one homebuyer as saying, "They weren’t rea...

More than 300 Homes on 2024 Spring Parade of Homes

The Spring Parade of Homes, open April 27 through May 12, offers the opportunity to see one of the largest and most impressive displays of new homes in the country. Sponsored by Mike Bryant Heating & Cooling, the spring p...

Fox4 Interview Ruder on KCHBA’s KCMO Proposal

“The end result that we’ve gotten with the code having been adopted in the way that it was and our efforts to comply with it is a historic reduction in new housing starts in Kansas City, Missouri,” KCHBA Executive Vice ...