Recently, GHBA’s longtime contract public relations manager, Terry Swenson, notified us that she was planning to retire. After trying to talk her out of it, of course, I sat down with staff and member leaders …
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Empire Communities Honors Vendors & Trades Donating to Benefit Home
Empire Communities recently honored dozens of their generous vendors and suppliers at a GHBA Benefit Homes Project Vendor Appreciation Luncheon held at the GHBA offices. These companies were honored for donating materials, labor, and services …
Honor Your Million Dollar Top Producers
Show your appreciation to your top sales associates with a Million Dollar Circle award. These coveted awards will be presented on Fat . Enjoy “A Night in the French Quarter” with your favorite Sales & …
2023 Houston’s Best PRISM Award Winners Honored at “Moon Dreams” Gala
The 2023 Houston’s Best PRISM Awards, a GHBA Sales and Marketing Council event, was a cosmic celebration with a near sell-out crowd on October 14 at the Westin Galleria-Houston. This black-tie gala celebrated NASA’s mission …
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Bolio Honored as TAB Excellence Under 45 Winner
Congratulations to Christopher Bolio, who was tapped as the the 2023 Excellence under 45 Award winner by the Texas Association of Builders (TAB). Bolio has committed himself to his career and to advancing the residential …
How do I File Insurance Claims?
Article reposted from the Texas Department of Insurance. Depending on the kind of damage your home has and where you live, you may need to file more than one insurance claim. If you need information, …
Major Changes to SBA’s Disaster Lending Program
SBA Increases Home Disaster Loan Limits, Boosts Mitigation, Extends Initial Payment Deferment Waiver and Interest for First Year Work continues in the greatest transformation of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s disaster programs in the agency’s …
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Harris County’s Resource on Residential Development and Design Standards for Imagination Zones
Imagination Zones are intended to promote a mix of affordable, workforce and market-rate housing with design options that include a variety of housing types, mixed-use developments, multi-modal transportation, compatibility and connectivity, resiliency, and green stormwater infrastructure (GSI), along with hike …
Hula-va Success: Luau Membership Drive Beats Expectations with 71 Recruits
GHBA’s second membership drive of 2023 was held on August 9 serving up high attendance with more than 50 member participants rotating throughout the day. In true GHBA form, camaraderie and calls filled the building during …
Applying for FEMA Assistance
Returning home after a disaster can be the most trying time. There is a lot to be aware of when getting back into your home, to ensure you are mitigating all potential issues. The Federal …
Using Portable Generators Safely
Portable generators are internal combustion engines used to generate electricity. They are useful when temporary or remote power is needed, and are commonly used during cleanup and recovery efforts following disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, …
Final WOTUS Rule a Blow to Housing Affordability
Alicia Huey, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders and a custom home builder and developer from Birmingham, Ala., today issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of …
Rebuild with Confidence. Hire a Professional.
As you begin to assess the damage to your home and property, we would like to help you make an informed decision regarding your contractor choice. Before you hire a contractor, we strongly encourage you …
Property Damage: What to Do Next
Important information for those who have sustained damage: Contact 3-1-1 If you haven’t done so already, please call 311 to report flooding in your home, business or in the street. City damage assessment teams will …
PWB ‘Leading Ladies’ Share Advice, Inspiration
In a world where women continue to break barriers and shatter glass ceilings, the highly anticipated Ladies Who Lead Luncheon put on by the GHBA’s Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) returned for its second …