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 …
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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! …
LEGO Future Homebuilders Competition
Calling all kids (and kids-at-heart)! Looking for a fun challenge? In honor of Careers in Construction Month, the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) is challenging all LEGO builders to show off your master homebuilding, design …
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Benefit Home Buyers Share What Inspired Their Purchase
As the GHBA observes the 43rd year anniversary of its charity fundraiser the Benefit Homes Project, it is obvious that without the homebuyer the past four decades would not have been possible. And, without their purchase, …
ASGi Homes Honors Vendors and Suppliers Donating to Benefit Home
Nearly 100 guests attended the ASGi Homes’ Vendor Appreciation Luncheon on September 15 at their new offices located in Conroe, Texas. The companies donated materials, labor, and services to the construction of ASGi’s Benefit Home …
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 …
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 …
CBC Volunteers Restore Historic Freedman’s Town Homes
Preserving Houston’s Rich Heritage In the heart of Houston, lies a hidden treasure—the Fourth Ward community, once known as Freedmen’s Town. This historic enclave emerged as a thriving hub of creativity, innovation, and economic vitality …
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 …