Browse Your June Edition of the Housing News

Your June edition of the Housing News is here! You can download your electronic copy by clicking on the cover at right. This month there are a number of features you won't want to miss including photos of St. Jude Dream Home donors from the Appreciation BBQ, as well a Q&A article about House Bill 103 which passed this legislative session -- it creates an alternative to the IRC's mandatory fire sprinklers in certain newly constructed residential buildings in the state of Missouri. Finally, check out the 20 amazing homes that will be on the HBA's Parade of Homes: June 19-21 and June 26-28.

The new member application this month:

Springfield First Community Bank

Banking Ted Hamilton

2006 S. Glenstone, Springfield MO 65804

417.851.5727 SPONSOR: DuWayne Eoff

The Board will vote on membership when all information is received, if no contest is filed.

HBA Builders and Remodelers - Breakfast Just for You on June 5 at Southern Supply Company!

HBA Builders and Remodelers are invited to a complimentary breakfast at Southern Supply Company on Friday, June 5 at 7:30 a.m. Compare notes with your peers, visit Southern Supply's NEW showroom and enjoy a delicious breakfast sandwich from Panera. Southern Supply is located at Hwy. 65 and Division, behind Southern Materials Company. There's also a surprise giveaway you won't want to miss! Let us know you plan to attend by clicking here to email the HBA office or call 881-3711.

Branson/Tri-Lakes Area Residential Construction Forecast

You have a unique opportunity to receive a “hot-off-the-press” 2009 local housing and subdivision research update for Taney and Stone counties, and the Southwest Missouri region. This program is designed specifically for lenders, developers, planners, policy makers and others in the housing industry. Join us for an exclusive MarketGraphics presentation by Joe Zanola, Zanola Company, of data-driven strategies to be successful in today’s market.

Our area has good gob growth. Many other Missouri markets have declining population in the 35-50 age group and have to focus on a correction of oversupply. Southwest Missouri has the opportunity to grow through appropriate planning. The area's housing market doesn’t have the home supply correction issues prevalent in other areas throughout Missouri allowing us to focus on planning and building the correct mix of housing. The population growth supports a diverse range of new home product.

Event: Branson-Lakes Area Residential Construction Forecast

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009

Time: 9 a.m.

Place: Branson City Hall, Council Chambers

RSVP: HBA office, 881-3711 or jennifer@springfieldhba.com

This is a complimentary presentation - RSVP is required.