Thank a Framer Event September 28

Norbord and Builders First Source will host a "Thank a Framer" event later this month.  Here are the details:

• Thursday, September 28
• 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
• Lunch is provided
• at Builders First Source, 259 Access Road, Spartanburg

You will also learn how Norbord and Home Builders Institute, an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders, have teamed up to train more skilled workers in the construction trades.

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The Headlines September 8, 2017

Ten Home Building industry stories we have read recently:

• US home prices surge in June, led by Seattle.  AP.
• A temporary Band-Aid on labor shortages.  NAHBNow.
• Ditching Digital Distractions.  REALTORMag.
• HUD report shows housing affordability crisis is worsening.  NAHBNow.
• The housing collapse hit minorities hardest — and the impact is still being felt across America.  Business Insider.
• Almost 80,000 starts last year were tear-downs (23,800 in the South).  NAHBNow.
• Diverse millennial population could change housing as we know it.  Housingwire.
• Four major U.S. cities ring housing bubble alarm.  CNBC.
• High prices and student loans put housing out of reach, readers say.  Los Angles Times.
• Builders report labor shortages on the rise.  NAHBNow.
  

September 8, 2017.

Last call, final deadline to complete claims for HBA Rebates

HBA Members:

The deadline to submit your claims for rebates from manufacturers through HBA Rebates is September 13.  Don't miss this important deadline to recoup money you have already spent on your recent projects.

Submit your claims by clicking here.

Congress extends flood insurance program for three months

With a September 30 deadline looming, Congress has approved a broad package that will keep the government funded until December 8, provide roughly $15 billion in disaster relief from Hurricane Harvey, and raise the debt ceiling, which sets a limit on the amount of money the federal government can borrow.

The government funding package also means that the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which was set to expire on September 30, will be extended until December 8.

The National Association of Home Builders continues to work with Congress to achieve a long-term reauthorization of the NFIP that will keep the program fiscally sound and let builders provide safe and affordable housing.

Congratulations Roger Liska

Roger Liska

Your Home Builders Association would like to wish Roger Liska, Chair and Professor of the Department of Construction Science and Management, a happy and fruitful retirement.  Dr. Liska has been a member of the faculty at Clemson University since 1983.

NAHB to hold briefings on Federal tax reform

Dear HBA Member:

The prospect of tax reform is becoming a reality, and I expect legislative action to begin in earnest this fall. Given the importance of tax reform to the NAHB membership, we want to make certain we accurately represent your concerns in this debate.

Please participate in an online discussion with your NAHB Leadership on what tax reform means to our industry. Bring your questions and concerns: We will cover business taxes, including the deduction for business interest, homeownership incentives such as the mortgage interest deduction, multifamily tax issues including the Low Income Housing Tax Credit, and provisions affecting remodelers.

We will hold three "Tax Reform and the Housing Industry" web briefings on Monday, Sept. 18. The three 60-minute briefings each cover the same information, so you only need to attend one session. The briefings will take place at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m, ET.

You must pre-register for this member-only event. Please make certain you are logged into nahb.org as this is members only content.

If you are unable to participate in the live webcasts, the recordings and staff contacts for more information will be posted to nahb.org after the sessions conclude.

This is an important time for the housing industry. Tax reform will shape the course of our livelihoods for the next several decades. We must get it right. Join me at one of the briefings on Sept. 18.

Granger MacDonald, Chairman, National Association of Home Builders

2017 Fall Southern Home & Garden Show Set for September 15-17

The Home Builders Association of Greenville’s fall Southern Home & Garden Show will be held at the TD Convention Center in Greenville, S.C., from Friday, September 15 through Sunday, September 17. The show will be open to the public and tickets will be available for purchase at the event. Admission will be $7 for adults, $5 for seniors (55+) and free for children 12 and under. Learn more at SouthernHomeandGardenShow.com.

“We’re excited to continue the 56-year tradition of producing South Carolina’s largest home and garden show with a variety of exhibits and updates, making it a must-attend event,” Bob Barreto, HBA of Greenville’s Board of Directors’ President, said. “This year we’ll be featuring a wide array of exhibitors and resources for everything from small DIY projects to full home renovations.”

The 2017 fall Southern Home & Garden Show is sponsored by Approved Professional Builder, Davis Services, Ingles, All About Flooring, Progress Lighting, The Home Depot, Ultimate Gutter Guard and American HomePride.

The show will feature the following exhibitions:

Approved Professional Builder Program
HBA of Greenville has developed an Approved Professional Builder Program that consists of reliable and vetted building professionals that homeowners can choose from when they are in need of service. APB representatives will be available for consultation at the event and builders interested in recognition may apply.

Ultimate Garage: I Want That! | Sponsored by Davis Services
Davis Services partners with fellow exhibitors to show event attendees how to create the ultimate garage. Demonstrations will occur throughout the show.

The Chef’s Kitchen | Sponsored by Ingles
Ingles’ celebrity chefs will showcase signature recipes and cooking techniques for show attendees. Cooking demonstrations will take place every hour, and include table setting and décor.

Kid’s Corner | Sponsored by The Home Depot
Kid’s workshops will teach children how to work with age-appropriate tools and how to build their own projects.

About the Home Builders Association of Greenville
The Home Builders Association of Greenville was founded on January 16, 1960. The association was officially organized and chartered as an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders on that date in 1960. The association was formed so home builders and other professionals in the home building industry could work together and cooperate in promoting the industry, new homes, home remodeling, repairs and improvements, and other areas of interest to the home building industry. The association began with a few dedicated members and has grown to 350-member firms today. For more information, please call 864-254-0133, or visit http://www.hbaofgreenville.com.