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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:
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Locally connected. Personally invested. |
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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!
Register and Pay by May 22
and you will qualify for the "Early Bird" drawing. The winner will receive a
FREE One Month Membership at
The Crown!
HBAGTA ANNUAL GOLF OUTING & PIG ROAST
JUNE 5, 2009
CROWN GOLF COURSE
FOR A REGISTRATION FORM
Disclaimer:
Coming to the HBAGTA Golf Outing and Pig Roast will not give you Swine Flu |
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CALENDAR AND
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National Membership Day
The Grand Vision Decision - The State Theater
May 25, 2009
Memorial Day - Office Closed
May 27, 2009
Board of Directors Meeting
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!
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Sponsor Link
CONTACT THE HBAGTA TO BECOME A TUESDAY TOOLBOX SPONSOR!
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GRAND VISION UNVEILED
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The Grand Vision will return to the State Theater on the evening of May 19th for a public unveiling of the results of last fall's big Vision Decision. The final Grand Vision document will be released, along with news about how you can get more actively involved in helping to make positive change in the region. Stay tuned for more details. |
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MEMBER BENEFITS MAHB |
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Member Rebates - No one likes to leave money on the table. So, what if you could get a rebate for your loyalty to many of the nation's leading housing industry manufacturers? Now you can!
for More Information
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REMODELING MARKET SHOWS SIGNS OF RECOVERY |
May 14, 2009 - The residential remodeling market showed signs of improvement during the first quarter of 2009 with significant growth in all indicators, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI). The current market conditions measure rose to 34.5 from 25.5 in the fourth quarter of 2008. Future expectations jumped to 30 from a historic low of 18.6 the previous quarter.
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Greetings! ,
As Memorial Day approaches, I hope that you will take time to reflect on what really matters most in these challenging times - family, friends and freedom! We are especially grateful to you for being proponents of the housing industry and for continuing to support the professional standards of this great association. May you have a relaxing and enjoyable holiday weekend! Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th so that our staff may also be able to enjoy some special time with those they cherish. As we slide into the first week in June, the Parade of Homes Committee and the HBA staff will be making the final sprint to complete all the details of our 20th Anniversary Parade of Homes and Developments. Eighteen quality homes will be showcased during this stellar event which runs from June 20-28th. Advanced sale tickets are again $8 and will be available at a number of outlets throughout the region as well as at the HBA office. The tickets and plan books should be available around June 10th. Please check out the website for the most up-to-date information about the Parade of Homes & Developments. Also, I encourage you to join us June 5th for our annual Golf Outing. The event is a special opportunity to network with business associates and make new acquaintances as well as enhance your business. The pig roast following the scramble is going to be a great deal of fun this year and something you won't want to miss. If you haven't already done so, please make your reservations before the holiday weekend for the best rates. We're looking forward to seeing you in the coming weeks. Together we are building a stronger association and a brighter future,
Kathy
Kathleen Maisonville
Executive Officer
p: 231.946.2305
f: 231.946.1051
toll free: 800.422.5166
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COME FIND US ON THE WEB! |
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The Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area, Inc. is proud to announce an increased presence on the internet and world wide web!
Come follow us on Twitter - account name: "HBAGTA"
Come join our group on Linked In - group name: "Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area, Inc."
Become a "fan" of the Home Builders Association page on Facebook. Look for "Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area, Inc." |
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2009 PARADE OF HOMES AND DEVELOPMENTS |
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JUNE 20-28, 2009
18 quality homes will be featured in this year's Parade! Many of these homes have been certified by Green Build Grand Traverse.
COME JOIN THE PARADE! |
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CODE CORNER |
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RECALL:
L-P has recalled composite decking sold by Home Depot (Veranda® brand) and building product dealers (LP WeatherBest® and ABTCo. brands) nationwide from January 2005 to August 2008 for between $1.50 and $2.25 per linear foot. Veranda and ABTCo decking and railing sold in Michigan are not included in this recall.
Details at Code Corner on the HBAGTA web site. |
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BUILDERS USE NAHB ECONOMIC DATA TO GAUGE MARKET DEMAND |
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 At a time when it is particularly difficult to read the housing marketplace and make confident predictions about where it is headed in the period ahead, NAHB members can access a wealth of economic materials that provide insights into the various factors that are expected to slowly put residential sales and construction activity on an upward path.
Information from economists at NAHB provides reliable forecasts on interest rates, unemployment and economic growth as well as demographic data that builders can use to gauge housing demand and prepare their business plans. Also, statistics on the economic impact of housing and the benefits of homeownership can be used to muster support for home building in the community and increase demand among prospective home buyers.
Among the economic resources available to NAHB members: Read More>> |
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HOMES FOR LIFE AWARD |
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Awards Program Description and Benefits of Entering:
With the concept of aging in place growing at a rapid pace, the NAHB Remodelers want to further recognize our CAPS designees for their contributions to the industry and capitalize on the momentum of the media push on the topic. The new Homes for Life Award will help the designation gain more visibility as well as create more interest in the NAHB Remodelers and NAHB as a whole.
These awards recognize CAPS designees for excellence in aging in place design and/or accessible home modifications in a remodeled home. These homes will offer specific design or programmatic solutions that aid the individual resident(s) to continue living in the house as they grow older and/or face physical challenges.
This award aims to exemplify specific design details, features and concepts specific to aging in place and accessible designs rather than the entire residence. The entrant will submit a series of before and after images displaying the aging in place/accessible aspects of the remodel, as well as a before and after floor plan, and a written summary answering questions based upon the designs implemented.
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