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The August building permit update is available. Click to read. hbaofmichigan.com/media/1215…
Many members have inquired about the MRC revisions for 2021. Be on the look out for a message from your local EO regarding the status of the code updates.
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Today builder, community and economic development organizations called for a bipartisan Michigan housing initiative. Check out our recommendations and add your voice hbaofmichigan.com/#/housing-…
Builders, remodelers, contractors: you NEED to watch this HBA Covid-19 safety webinar. Don’t go back to work without doing so. zoom.us/rec/share/5dYkd6Dvq0…
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Home builders are warning of a housing crisis, despite busy start to year fox17online.com/news/local-n…
MRG poll shows 1/3 of Michigan citizens believe their communities don't have adequate housing options. We agree! hbaofmichigan.com/media/3709…
While this is a national survey the sentiment is similar here. Collectively, these issues push the industry to concentrate almost exclusively on higher priced homes. Does your community have adequate housing options for the average citizen?
Labor is now the top concern for home builders in early 2019. In 2018, materials prices were cited by 87% of builders as a significant issue. This year, that number has fallen to 69%. Now "cost/availability of labor" has taken over as the top concern. eyeonhousing.org/2019/03/top…
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State law allows builders some new options for building that can save time and money. We've produced a book outlining those most cost-effective options youtube.com/channel/UChE0fJq…
Despite our state’s housing challenges we’re still more competitive than most of the country. grbj.com/articles/91121-gran…
Builders endorse Brian Calley for Governor. When you have a candidate that has championed policy changes that have brought our state back & when you have a candidate that is smart & puts the state's best interests ahead of politics, you support him! Vote Calley @briancalley
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Preparation for 28th Annual Parade of Homes hosted by @HBAWMI Homes are being staged ahead of the event which runs from June 8-16. Contractors are encouraging young people to tour properties to learn more about trade skills & home construction business. 23 homes will be displayed
On the heels of Memorial Day, very happy to say we delivered a change that enables Veterans to more easily purchase homes in our state.
9and10news.com/2018/05/29/ne…
American housing shortage slams the door on buyers wsj.com/articles/american-ho… via @WSJ
Michigan's growth in new home construction exceeded national average in 2017. Can that continue given constraints facing industry? upmatters.com/news/local-new…
Interesting piece that echoes what we said about Michigan's looming housing crisis facebook.com/NAHBhome/posts/…
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Another reinforcing set of data to back up our report about housing affordability in Michigan NAHB fw.to/GR5hJuV