Despite the oil slump, the Houston housing market is on the verge of its best years yet, according to Dr. Mark Dotzour, former chief economist for Texas A&M’s Real Estate Center. Dotzour shared this optimistic …
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Remodelers’ Charity Work Day Benefits Casa de Esperanza Foster Mother
On Saturday, April 30, the GHBA Remodelers Council, led by Sherry Pruitt, CGR, CAPS, with Whodid It Design, completed the 2016 Charity Project at the Casa de Esperanza – Mary Scalise home. The RMC volunteers …
Operation Finally Home Dedicates 100th Home to Wounded Veteran & Family
On April 14, Operation Finally Home celebrated its 100th home dedication in League City. The 100th home was built by BABA member Murphy Yates with Harbour Classic Builders and the lot was dedicated by BABA …
GBGC Adopts 2012 National Green Building Standard
On April 1, 2016, the Green Built Gulf Coast (GBGC) program will adopt the 2012 National Green Building Standard. This endeavor is not as daunting as it sounds. With the current criteria most builders already …
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Graduate Real Estate Program Adds New Level of Knowledge Within the Industry
The question kept popping up, “Why is there no certified program in Real Estate that would help groom me for a job in the building industry?” Bright, young students, and seasoned employees in various industries …
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Effective Date of 2012 IRC Extended to February, 1 2016
You probably received the notice from the City of Houston regarding the January 1st effective date of the 2012 International Residential Code. However, in partnership with the Houston City Council, GHBA was successful in extending …