Welcome to the newest Sales and Marketing Council members.

Please help us welcome our newest members-

Mattie Sanders, Mungo Homes
Nicole Brown, Mungo Homes
Jimmy Matthews, Mungo Homes
Amanda McCall,  Prime Lending
Jennifer Winton, Allen Tate Realtors
Melissa Tomberg, Allen Tate Realtors

Thanks for renewing-

Matt Vaughn,  Brand Mortgage
Melissa Morrell, Berkshire Hathaway C.Dan Joyner
Melissa Tofield,  Allen Tate Realtors
Deanna Philips,  Mungo Homes

Don't Forget--New Member Reception and Meet the Board Tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 1st)!

This Thursday, December 1st, your Home Builders Association of Greenville will be hosting a New Member Reception and Meet the Board at our office, sponsored by Pestban. The event is a great chance for new and potential members to meet our Board of Directors, staff, and other members to hear why joining the Home Builders Association is beneficial for your business. If you have questions about the event contact the Home Builders Association at (864) 254-0133 or find out more about joining on our website, hbaofgreenville.com.

You're invited!

Thursday, December 1, 2016

5:30-7 p.m.

Home Builders Association office

at 5 Creekside Park Ct
Greenville, SC 29615

Sign up Here

HBA/ SMC Member night at the Drive

Your HBA of Greenville would like to take you out to the ball game. Don't miss out on the Member Night at the Drive on May 9th. Enjoy a pre-game reception from 6-7:30 p.m. in The Iron Yard 500 Club.
This event is for members of Builder, Associate, and Affiliate members of the HBA, SMC, and PWB only.  Click here to register.                

Not a member become one today!

 The HBA would also like to thank Craig Brown of The Greenville Drive for hosting this event.

Welcome to our newest SMC Members

Your Home Builders Association of Greenville and Sales and Marketing Council of the Upstate is proud to welcome:
Sandra Soba with Keller Williams
Patrick Jones with Keller Williams
Jennifer Smith with Gateway Supply
Dona Sero with D.R. Horton
Joshua Smith with D.R. Horton
Shobha Vyavahase with D.R. Horton
Tonya Lambrecht with Ryan Homes
Jessica Smith with Dillard- Jones Builders

Apartment Absorptions for the Second Quarter

This data is fresh from NAHB's Eye on Housing blog, and relates well to our discussion at last months Sales and Marketing Council education event.

The rental apartment market continued to be strong during the second quarter of 2015, as multifamily production levels remain elevated.

According to NAHB analysis of the most recent data from the Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development Survey of Market Absorption of Apartments (SOMA), completions of privately financed, unsubsidized, unfurnished rental apartments in buildings with five or more units totaled 210,200 residences for the four quarter period ending with the first quarter of 2015, a 40% increase from the prior four quarters.

Non-seasonally adjusted three-month absorption rates (units rented after construction of the property is complete) for first quarter completions (rented during the second quarter of 2015) were effectively unchanged from a year prior at 61%. Absorption rates for rental apartments rose coming out of the recession but have established a more stable range since 2011, a period during which completions have increased substantially.

In contrast, condo and co-op completions remain at historically low levels, with 1,300 for-sale multifamily homes (in 5+ unit properties) completed during the first quarter of 2015. The non-seasonally adjusted 3-month absorption rate for for-sale multifamily for condos completed during the first quarter and sold during the second quarter of 2015 held strong at 74%.

The SOMA data also reveal that for properties with five or more units, approximately 5,300 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit or other federally subsidized units were completed during the first quarter of 2015. Over the last four quarters, 27,300 LIHTC and other affordable housing units were completed (approximately 10% of total apartment completions).

SMC Fall Social NEXT Thursday, October 22 starting at 5 p.m.

Halloween is right around the corner but no need to fright the SMC Fall Social sponsored by Coldwell Banker Caine on Thursday, October 22nd and is sure to be a ghoulishly good time. We look forward to seeing you there starting at 5:00 p.m.  The event will have Food, Spirits, and a spook-tacular report on what is happening in the downtown area by Brad Halter of Coldwell Banker Caine.

Location- The Coldwell Banker Caine Gallery at 428 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601

Time- 5:00- 7 p.m.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 20th by email or calling the HBA office at 864-254-0133.

Erika DeRoberts Joins Coldwell Banker Caine

Coldwell Banker Caine hired Erika DeRoberts as the company’s Project Executive and Director of Developer Relations, effective today. She comes to Coldwell Banker Caine from serving as Branch Leader and Broker-in-Charge for another real estate company in the Upstate.

“I chose Coldwell Banker Caine for the company’s strength in leadership, the depth of its Upstate roots, the support and genuine care they have for those they serve, the reputation of being elite and first-class real estate professionals, and our shared vision, passion and drive to be the best,” DeRoberts stated.

“As new home construction is experiencing pent-up demand and growth, the strategic partnerships between Coldwell Banker Caine and residential developers and builders are increasingly valuable.  Erika’s experience with new home community positioning, creative marketing and impressive sales results will help guide the success of these projects,” explained Stephen Edgerton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Coldwell Banker Caine.

In the role of Project Executive and Director of Developer Relations, DeRoberts will oversee the marketing and communications strategy for new construction projects and serve as a primary liaison with the developers in the Upstate in which Coldwell Banker Caine serves as the sales and marketing partner.

DeRoberts began her real estate career in 2005, working for a national builder in onsite sales.  She achieved Rookie of the Year by selling 26 town homes in her first five months and was awarded Salesperson of the Year the following year.  DeRoberts began training salespeople specializing in new homes and found her calling for helping others succeed.  Her real estate career beats to this drum:  Serve, edify and help others achieve their very best.

In 2010, DeRoberts was awarded Homefinder.com National Rookie of the Year for assisting Upstate S.C. agents with their business and marketing plans, focusing on digital and online advertising.  As a branch leader and broker-in-charge for another Upstate real estate company, she grew her offices from 13 to 39 agents.  With individual support and training, the offices achieved significant growth.  She was awarded the Pride and Purpose and Rising Star awards in 2014.

After earning a Bachelors of Arts in Anthropology from Universidad de las Americas, in Cholula, Mexico, DeRoberts lived all over the United States, including Oklahoma, Illinois, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina. DeRoberts has called the Upstate home since 1998.

 Article courtesy of Coldwell Banker Caine

ABC's of Construction- Lux Edition sponsored and hosted by Goodwin Foust Custom Homes

 

Just in time for the Holidays your SMC of the Upstate thought we would show you a few of our "Favorite Things." A wish list if you will of things that are hot in new construction. Come find out how to sell new construction with the latest and greatest installed in the walls and we'll bring the ABC's of Construction events full circle with a finished home.  

Sponsored and hosted by Goodwin Foust Custom Homes.  

Thursday, November 19th from 11-1:00 p.m. 

*RSVP required- please RSVP by Monday, November 16th.*

New Home Sales Rise 5.7 Percent in August

 Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 5.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 552,000 units in August from an upwardly revised July reading, according to newly released data from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau.

“We continue to hear from our members that more serious home buyers are returning to the market,” said Tom Woods, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder from Blue Springs, Mo. “Builders are gradually adding inventory to meet future demand as they handle shortages of lots and labor.”

Regionally, the Northeast, South and West posted respective gains of 24.1 percent, 7.4 percent and 5.4 percent. The Midwest registered a 9.1 percent decline. The inventory of new homes for sale was 216,000 units in August. This is a 4.7-month supply at the current sales pace.

“Today’s report indicates the release of pent-up housing demand as the overall economy strengthens, consumer confidence grows and mortgage interest rates remain low,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “The housing market should continue to move forward at a modest but more persistent pace throughout the rest of 2015.”

Article courtesy of nahbnow.com

Save the date- October 3rd for The Villas at Carriage Hills Grand Opening!

SMC Panel Discussion Event- September 3rd. 8:30-10 a.m.

Come out to our Panel Event on September 3rd.
Hosted and sponsored by Jeff Lynch!
This is a free event for SMC members.
Breakfast is included for this event, we will also be accepting new school supplies for Greenville County Schools.

Don't miss out- Learn More, Earn More!

SMC Learn More, Earn More education event! ABC's of Construction with Ryan Homes

The SMC of the Upstate will have a FREE education event for SMC members on May 14th. Don't miss out on the ABC's of Construction with Ryan homes. This event will take a detailed look behind the walls of large scale production builder. Learn the industry lingo you will need to know to effectively sell new construction to your customer.

Welcome to our newest members.

The HBA of Greenville and SMC of the Upstate would like to WELCOME the following new members.

This week we would like to Welcome!

Jillian Hudgins- The Tile Shop
Dan Barkley- Whirlpool Corporation
Sherry Criminger- Ryan Homes
Kit Fucile- Ryan Homes
Nancy Martin- The Garage Authority
Nathan Owens- Stock Building Supply
Thomas Collier- Homes and Land of the Upstate
Kimberly Collier- Homes and Land of the Upstate
Kelly Keffer- General Shale Brick and Block
Robert "Bo" Armfield- General Shale Brick and Block
Jennifer Smith- Gateway Supply
John Kent- Conservus Realty
Lindsey Johnson- Carolina Closet
Chelsea Temm- Carolina Closet
AAA Supply, Inc- Lewis Cole
Sarah Noel Radcliff- Habitat for Humanity
Barbara Martin- Habitat for Humanity

Here again is a run down of this month's newest members!

Lavonne Goldberg- The Haro Group of Keller Williams
Laura Moore- D.R. Horton
Amanda Shevey- D.R. Horton 
Kim Keable- Keable & Brown, PA
Ryan Brown- Keable & Brown, PA

Kelli Morgan- Nelson & Galbreath, LLC
Nathan Galbreath- Nelson & Galbreath, LLC
Caleb Pyle- Ryan Homes
Kimberly Ryan- Ryan Homes
Shawn Codd- Ryan Homes
Mark Santoro- Ryan Homes
Bryn Brutosky- Ryan Homes
Tanner Carter- Ryan Homes
Kris Duncan- Ryan Homes
Darrel Prescott- 31-W Insulation

These folks made just in time for Monday's Member Only event at The Greenville Drive. Your HBA of Greenville and SMC of the Upstate will have more exclusive members only events so if you are interested in membership or know someone who might be call the HBA of Greenville office at 864-254-0133.

New Member Reception and Meet the Board TONIGHT!

New Member Reception sponsored by PestBan tonight, April 16, 5:30- 7 p.m.

 
The HBA of Greenville would like to officially welcome you, please join us for new member orientation at the HBA office. The reception will start with a short meeting on what the HBA of Greenville is about and how you can get the most out of your membership and get involved. After which, please stay for a reception with the board of directors and current members of the HBA.
We hope that you will join us!
It's not to late- for more information or to register for this event please contact the HBA office (864) 254-0133

HBA Office Closed Friday, April 3, 2015

The HBA of Greenville office will be closed Friday, April 3rd in observance of the Easter Holiday. The office will reopen on Monday, April 6th.
We hope that each of you enjoy your weekend and the beautiful weather this season brings.

HBA membership reception at the Drive Game- April 13th

Don't miss out! Join us for a private reception with Greenville Drive owner Craig Brown, followed by an evening of action packed baseball as the Greenville Drive take on the Lexington Legends.
Monday, April 13 starting at 5p.m. with the game at 7 p.m. at Fluor Field.
Admission is free for Home Builders Assocation of Greenville members and one guest.

RSVP is required by April 9th if you are planning on attending.

The Ground Hog may have predicted 6 more weeks of winter but at Tuesday's annual Housing Market Forecast Luncheon predictions were more favorable.

Your HBA, SMC of the Upstate, Greater Greenville Association of Realtors (GGAR), and Upstate Mortgage Lenders Association (affiliate of MBAC) held The Housing Market Forecast Luncheon at TD Convention Center on Tuesday, February 3rd featuring Dr. David Crowe, Chief Economist for NAHB. Dr Crowe brought some very valuable information catering to our unique and growing area. Including this: Crowe predicted that single-family housing starts in the Greenville metro area would grow 17 percent this year, to 3,392. Crowe also mentioned that while Greenville's housing market still isn't back to normal following the Great Recession, it should get there over the next two years.

Dr. David Crowe is Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Dr. Crowe is responsible for NAHB's forecast of housing and economic trends, survey research and analysis of the home building industry and consumer preferences as well as micro economic analysis of government policies that affect housing. For more information on Dr. David Crowe click here.

Thank you to all that participated in this event. We would also like to thank our Presenting Sponsor The Greenville News and our table top sponsors:
All About Flooring
Clark's Termite and Pest Control
GBS Building Supply
Homestead at Hartness
Palmetto Exterminators
PestBan
The SMC of the Upstate. 

Also, a special thank you goes out to our Volunteers:

Anita Lebold- BankLine Mortgage Corp.

Beth Smith- Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

Bill Kane- Ryan Homes

Brittany Bailey - Ryan Homes

Deana Long- GBS Building Supply

Gary Cohen- Allen Tate Realtors

Haro Setian- The Haro Group of Keller Williams

Isabell Fleshman- Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

James Anderson- Park Sterling Bank

Kathy Weeks- Allen Tate Realtors

Nichole Moore- Arthur Rutenberg Homes

 We look forward to another great Housing Market Forecast Luncheon in 2016!

New Member Reception and Meet the Board TONIGHT!

New Member Reception sponsored by Palmetto Exterminators

The HBA of Greenville would like to officially welcome you, please join us for new member orientation tonight at the HBA office. The reception will start with a short meeting on what the HBA of Greenville is about and how you can get the most out of your membership and get involved. After which, please stay for a reception with the board of directors and current members of the HBA.
We hope that you will join us!
For more information please contact the HBA office (864) 254-0133.

2014 Bridge Awards Entry Packets Available!

As a way of recognizing the best craftsmanship and professionalism in the industry, The Home Builders Association would like to present the Second Annual Bridge Awards sponsored by GBS Building Supply. This Awards ceremony will recognize the best and brightest of the categories, outlined ...click here 
Entries will be judged February 2015 and the winners will be recognized at the 2014 Bridge Awards Ceremony on March 19, 2015. Don't miss your opportunity to showcase the craftsmanship and professionalism you put into your projects, enter today!  

For a peek at the fun click here to view last years awards.

SMC Education panel event- Constructing the Builder/ Realtor Relationship on January 15th - cancelled.

Please note that the SMC Education Panel Event- Constructing the Builder/ Realtor Relationship, sponsored and hosted by Jeff Lynch Appliance and TV Center on January 15th at 8:30 a.m. has been cancelled. This event will be rescheduled for later in the 2015 year.
We look forward to this event so please stay tuned for more details in 2015.