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 & …
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Election Recap & Runoff Voter Guide
The candidates endorsed by GHBA’s HOME-PAC had an excellent showing on election night. Our mayoral candidate, Senator John Whitmire, will head into a runoff with Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee. On election night, Whitmire garnered 42.5% …
New Detention Requirements Take Effect Nov. 27
Following meetings by GHBA members with Mayor Turner, city council members, and other City of Houston officials, new detention requirements for single-family lots have been modified by the City of Houston and will take effect …
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, …
City Council Passes Ch 42 Amendments
On September 27, the Houston City Council passed Chapter 42 with a package of amendments reflecting changes made due to your advocacy. We could not have done this were it not for your dedicated support! …
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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 …
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 …
ETJ Opt-Out Legislation Now in Effect
Texas SB 2038 Empowers Developers, Property Owners During this year’s 88th Texas Legislative Session, Senate Bill 2038 was passed to provide property owners and residents an option to leave a city’s extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJ). SB …
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 …