On March 29, around 140 GHBA members joined other home builders from across the state at the Texas Capitol in Austin for a day of advocacy. GHBA members heard from Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham …
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HOME-PAC Makes Endorsement in 2023 Houston Mayoral Race
After spending the last few months screening many candidates, HOME-PAC trustees voted to endorse Senator John Whitmire in his bid to become Houston Mayor. Senator Whitmire visited HOME-PAC and spoke about his commitment to including …
City of Houston Updating Impact Fees
The City of Houston will be increasing drainage impact fees on July 1, 2023, as required by Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code. The Developer Drainage Impact Fee is a onetime fee that …
Mentorship Pilot Program Launches
Cheers to two years and many more to come! 2023 marks the second year of GHBA Professional Women in Building Council (PWB). Sitting at 324 active members and growing, the Houston PWB is the largest …
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SMC’s Million Dollar Circle Tops $10 Billion in New Home Sales for 2022
The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) Sales & Marketing Council (SMC) recently honored the Million Dollar Circle winners at a Mardi Gras themed event held at the House of Blues. The Million Dollar Circle awards …
January Advocacy Updates
January has been a busy month for all things Government Affairs. Read below for updates on our latest projects. City of Houston Updates: Sidewalks On January 25, Houston City Council passed the Fee in Lieu …
Revised Definition: Waters of the United States & Significant Nexus
Insight and opinions regarding the regulatory expansion of federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction based on “significant nexus” by Jim Coody, P.E. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Corps of Engineers (the agencies) recently published new …
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Get the Facts About the Recent Gas Stove Controversy
Recently, major news outlets and social media have been full of commentary on a so-called ban on gas stoves in private homes. Here’s what the news outlets have gotten right and wrong. Comments published by …
Top Membership Recruiters Honored at Installation
Congratulations to GHBA’s 2022 Spikes of the Year! These annual membership awards were presented at the Installation Celebration in January at the Houston Zoo. [MORE EVENT PHOTOS] The Membership Spike Winner of the Year is Sonora …
GHBA Prepares for Code Modernization Process
Throughout 2023, the City of Houston plans to adopt a Code Modernization plan and adopt the 2021 International Residential Code. The GHBA, through its Code Committee is working to participate in this process and provide …
Adopt-a-Family Project Spreads Holiday Cheer
In the spirit of the season, the GHBA and its members partner with the Houston Housing Authority each year to support those less fortunate in our community and provide a more joyous holiday for local …
HOME-PAC: An Investment in the Future of Texas Homebuilding and Development
HOME-PAC, the political action committee of the Greater Houston Builders Association, is an essential part of GHBA’s advocacy program. HOME-PAC directs financial support of the homebuilding industry and is committed to protecting housing affordability and …
PWB Commits to Philanthropy, Mentorship and Continuing Education
By Jennifer Taylor, Professional Women in Building Council Chair, Brookfield Properties Development As we close out the first year of the GHBA’s Professional Women in Building Council (PWB), we do so with a grateful heart. …
Home Economics: The New Math
By Miguel Salomon, P.E., Sandcastle Homes The year 2022 has been a whiplash for the real estate market. We started with a frenzied market. Interest rates were low (3.45 percent, per Freddie Mac). There were …
Record-Breaking HALO Luncheon Raises Funds for HomeAid’s Mission
HomeAid held its 14th annual HomeAid Amazing Ladies’ Organization (HALO) luncheon on November 4 at The Westin/Memorial City. In a triumphant return to in-person after two years of virtual luncheons, this year’s “Finding the Way …