HBA of Greenville builder member Gabriel Builders, Inc. has received one of eight national Pacesetter Awards from the National Association of Home Builders and Hanley and Wood's Custom Home Builder magazine. The Management award was presented to company owner and Master Builder Gus Rubio in recognition of Gabriel's quality program.
Gabriel Builders was the only builder based in South Carolina to achieve a Pacesetter award; the company is a two-time recipient of this prestigious honor. In 2005, Gabriel received its first Pacesetter award for exemplary customer service.
Congratulations, Gus and Gabriel Builders! Click here to read more about the award.
The Home Builders Association of Greenville are your neighbors and community leaders providing education and support for building industry professionals. We create jobs, encourage homeownership, and promote responsible growth throughout the upstate of South Carolina.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Current Public Opinion Data on Growth and Housing
A recent poll conducted by Fallon Research and Communications Inc. explored current attitudes toward the housing market and regulatory climate.
Some of the highlights:
Some of the highlights:
- Americans seem to be acutely attuned to the important relationship between the housing industry and the national economy: 45% say that the real estate industry and housing market are very important to the national economy; another 48% say that they are, at least, somewhat important.
- 34% of the respondents say that they believe that over the last few months, the economy has imporved a lot or somewhat. Young adults seem more optimistic, with 37% of respondents ages 18-34 saying that the economy has improved a lot.
- Looking at growth from a local perspective, only 23% of the national survey respondents say that housing growth in their area is happening too fast. 45% say it is happening at a good pace, and 27% feel it is happening too slow.
- Despite the state of the economy and recognition of housing growth's integral role in bolstering it, there is reluctance to embrace more permissive regulatory postures toward growth. Only 32% agreed that now is the time to eliminate some of the most restrictive housing growth and development regulations. 51% disagreed - the majority of those disagreeing were 55 and older.
For more on this study, click here.
Source: Fallon Research & Communications, Inc.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Tom Gipson Wins The View's Ultimate Volunteer Contest
Congratulations to Tom Gipson, member of the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County, for winning The View's Ultimate Volunteer contest!
Tom was selected out of thousands of entries as the Ultimate Volunteer for starting the Home Builder Blitz program with Habitat for Humanity. The Builder Blitz program recruits builders to build homes for Habitat. Many HBAs across the country have participated in this program over the years, and have built thousands of homes for families in need! The HBA of Greenville participated in 4 local Builder Blitzes in 2006.
Tom will be appearing on The View on Monday, October 19. The View airs on ABC at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Congrats again to Tom and to the HBA of Raleigh-Wake County. This is a huge win not only for them, but for HBAs and builders across the country for the charitable work we do!
Tom was selected out of thousands of entries as the Ultimate Volunteer for starting the Home Builder Blitz program with Habitat for Humanity. The Builder Blitz program recruits builders to build homes for Habitat. Many HBAs across the country have participated in this program over the years, and have built thousands of homes for families in need! The HBA of Greenville participated in 4 local Builder Blitzes in 2006.
Tom will be appearing on The View on Monday, October 19. The View airs on ABC at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Congrats again to Tom and to the HBA of Raleigh-Wake County. This is a huge win not only for them, but for HBAs and builders across the country for the charitable work we do!
SouthernHomeandGardenShow.com is now LIVE!
www.SouthernHomeandGardenShow.com is now live with all the latest details on the Fall Southern Home & Garden Show, including updated exhibitor lists, floor plan and information about special events at the first-ever Fall Show. Don't miss out - mark your calendars now for October 30 - November 1!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Fall Home Show Preview Luncheon: October 30
Join us for the Fall Southern Home & Garden Show Preview Luncheon on Friday, October 30 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Carolina First Center, sponsored by Gallivan, White and Boyd, P.A., Attorneys at Law. Elliot Eisenberg, Senior Economist with NAHB, will be the featured speaker. Elliot will speak on the economic impact of home building and the future of the industry.
HBA of Greenville members are complimentary with RSVP. Guests of members are $20. Ticket includes complimentary admisson to the Fall Southern Home & Garden Show. Parking for this edition of the Home Show is provided by the Carolina First Center.
Click here to download the event form, or register on our website at http://www.hbaofgreenville.com/.
Please note that tickets will be mailed in advance, so please include your address with RSVP.
HBA of Greenville members are complimentary with RSVP. Guests of members are $20. Ticket includes complimentary admisson to the Fall Southern Home & Garden Show. Parking for this edition of the Home Show is provided by the Carolina First Center.
Click here to download the event form, or register on our website at http://www.hbaofgreenville.com/.
Please note that tickets will be mailed in advance, so please include your address with RSVP.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Main Street Named "Top 10 Street" in America
Greenville, SC's beautiful Main Street was named to the American Planning Association's list of "Top 10 Streets in America".
Click here for more!
Click here for more!
First Annual Fall Southern Home & Garden Show
The HBA of Greenville is gearing up for the inaugural Fall Southern Home & Garden Show, October 30 - November 1 at the Carolina First Center. The Fall Show, much like the Spring Show, is a chance for attendees to see the latest in products and services for the home under one roof. Over 100 exhibitors have signed up for booth space. Lowe's is proud sponsor of the 2009 Fall Southern Home & Garden Show.
One of the biggest features of the Fall Show is Trick-or Treat Night, where the Home Show becomes a safe and all-weather location for children to trick-or-treat, and parents have the added bonus of touring the Show exhibits! Parents accompanying a child in costume receive free admission after 5 p.m. There will also be a special Costume Contest at 6 p.m. for children 12 and under.
The Fall Show will also feature free antique appraisals by Danny Perkins of the Danny Co. Dust off your antiques and raid your attic for items - you never know when your trash might be someone else's treasure! Please, only hand-carry items that would fit through a standard door, and no weapons will be permitted.
Here is a list of other special events and features:
Friday, October 30:
Show hours are Friday, October 30 from 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday, October 31 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; and Sunday, November 1 from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
For more information, visit the Home Builders Association of Greenville on the web at www.hbaofgreenville.com, or call us at 864-254-0133. Click here for a press release about the event.
One of the biggest features of the Fall Show is Trick-or Treat Night, where the Home Show becomes a safe and all-weather location for children to trick-or-treat, and parents have the added bonus of touring the Show exhibits! Parents accompanying a child in costume receive free admission after 5 p.m. There will also be a special Costume Contest at 6 p.m. for children 12 and under.
The Fall Show will also feature free antique appraisals by Danny Perkins of the Danny Co. Dust off your antiques and raid your attic for items - you never know when your trash might be someone else's treasure! Please, only hand-carry items that would fit through a standard door, and no weapons will be permitted.
Here is a list of other special events and features:
Friday, October 30:
- Senior Day - Seniors (55 and up) receive $1 off admission
- Trick-or-Treat Night: Safe and all-weather trick-or-treating; candy giveaways at all participating booths
- Costume Contest at 6 p.m. (children 12 and under)
- Parents accompanying a child in costume receive free admission after 5 p.m.!
- $1 off with church program
All days:
- Free antique appraisals by Danny Perkins of the Danny Co, Inc. (booth no. 754)
- Football Game Viewing Area, provided by Jeff Lynch and the Carolina First Center
- Lowe's providing free aprons and children's workshop kits, while supplies last
- Lowe's Christmas Village
Show hours are Friday, October 30 from 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday, October 31 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; and Sunday, November 1 from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
For more information, visit the Home Builders Association of Greenville on the web at www.hbaofgreenville.com, or call us at 864-254-0133. Click here for a press release about the event.
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