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Welcome, members and visitors!

We started this website with one goal in mind.  To inform and educate our members, as well as the general public, about the HBA, what it is and what it does.  We hope that the information provided here accomplishes that goal.  For your ease of use, this site is divided into various sections as indicated on the Contents menu.

If you are looking for a printable membership application, please look toward the bottom of the Benefits of Membership page.

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February 13-16, 2008
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  Some of the many discounts NAHB members can take advantage of:

• Get $500 towards the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles
• 24 hour access to housing industry information
• Receive special savings on select Dell products
• Save up to 25% with DHL shipping services
• Discounts on Hertz rentals

 Click here to access the National Association of Home Builders 'Member Discounts' section.
 (All programs, rates, and prices are subject to change without notice.)

If you are in need of carpenters/contractors, please carefully consider hiring members of your local Homebuilders Association.

Some disaster related information can be found below, and much more information can be found on the National Association of Homebuilders website.

• INFORMATION ON REMEDIATION AFTER FLOODING
  Click here for some useful information concerning remediation after flooding. (.pdf file)
  For more information, visit toolbase.org.

• BEWARE OF FLY-BY-NIGHT CONTRACTORS - Across the U.S., many people become victims of tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes or wildfires. These natural disasters directly impact the US economy for billions of dollars annually. One of the untold costs associated with disasters are those loses due to fraud. Often "fly-by-night" contractors appear and further victimize the disaster victims by swindling them out of their precious and often limited resources. Here's a warning from the home builders in our area that may save you from another disaster: unscrupulous contractors.
  
  Some signs to remember that should make you see red:
  

• You're told that on this job, a contract "won't be necessary."

• You're asked to pay for the entire job "up front" - or pay cash to a salesperson instead of a check or money order to a company.

• You are confronted with scare tactics, intimidation or threats.

• You're told you've been "chosen" as a demonstration project at a special, low price.

• You're told a "special" low price is good only if you sign a contract today.

• The contractor won't give you references - or the references can't be located.

• You can't verify the contractor's business address.

• MOLD - Even though the issue of household mold is not new, you may have heard something about it recently in the media. This link will tell you what mold is, how it can grow in your home, the routine maintenance procedures you can follow to prevent mold problems, and methods of removing mold already in your home.  http://www.moldtips.com/index.htm

• LIVING SPACES - The Home Builders Association is partnering with KPLC for an exciting opportunity for HBA and its members!  Learn more here.

We will be adding additional Hot Topics here in the near future.  Check back often!

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