How Zoning and Regulations Can Produce Barriers to Housing Affordability

Posted by on Feb 28, 2020 in News

                                Despite improved conditions in the housing industry, a recent episode from The Hill.TV highlights how communities are still grappling with how to overcome the challenges of housing affordability for many of their residents. Cities such as Washington, D.C., have seen housing prices vastly outgrow household income gains, putting homeownership increasingly out of...

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2020 Scholarship Application

Posted by on Feb 26, 2020 in News

The Greater Iowa City Area HBA’s Women’s Council is now accepting applications for its 2020 scholarships, to be awarded in May. Money typically goes to a student entering a skilled-trades, Architecture-Construction-Engineering career. Application link is below. NOTE THAT TRANSCRIPTS ARE BEING ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL. Deadline is April 17. Questions? Contact Karyl Bohnsack at (319) 351-5333. 2020 Iowa City Area HBA Scholarship Application  

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2020 Parade of Homes Houses Announced

Posted by on Feb 26, 2020 in News

Houses to appear on the 2020 Parade of Homes and Remodelers Parade, put on by The Greater Iowa City Area HBA have been announced. Click the link below to view the listings.  2020 Iowa City Area Parade of Homes Houses   2020 Parade of Homes Dates and Times Saturday, June 6: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, June 7: Noon – 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 9: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, June 14: Noon – 5 p.m.   ...

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