Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Sep 27, 2022 in News
IVHFH’s annual Hammers and Hardhats auction fundraiser is now open! Join Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity and the Jane Hagedorn Women Build committee for an online auction benefiting the Jane Hagedorn Women Build. Proceeds from this event will allow IVHFH to build a Habitat home in Iowa City and will also fund a critical home repair for a single-mother living in North Liberty. The online auction will open on September 22 and close promptly on October 1 at 8:00...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Sep 12, 2022 in News
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association hosted the Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Economics and Housing Policy for the National Association of Home Builders Dr. Robert Dietz. Dietz presented information on national trends and local data focusing on permit trends, employment, housing affordability, pricing, and population growth. You can view the slide show by clicking on the link below. Dr. Dietz Slide Show Robert Dietz, Ph.D. is the Chief...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Aug 22, 2022 in News
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA) Vocational Training Council (VTC), in partnership with the City of Kalona, KCTC, WEDG and ECICOG, dedicated its 2022 Student-Remodel House at 721 6th Street in Kalona. Across nearly three months, nine students from four high schools and one college received on-the-job training as they helped remodel the house and build a new garage under the tutelage of the Iowa City Area HBA’s Vocational Training Council members...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Aug 15, 2022 in News
NAHB members have actively been advocating for better solutions toward housing affordability, whether it’s removing regulatory barriers to increase housing supply or recruiting new workers to the profession. As NAHBNow recently highlighted, a number are actively involved in local endeavors — such as state or local task forces and commissions — to bring the home-building perspective to discussions surrounding how communities can tackle this important issue. Connecticut...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Jul 7, 2022 in News
Elevation HomeBuilders is the overall favorite of the 55th Greater Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes People’s Choice Award, The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA) announced. Kitchens By Design is the award sponsor. The winning house at 1203 Tamarack Trail in Iowa City received the most votes on the Iowa City Parade of Homes mobile app – sponsored by CBI Bank & Trust – home-touring enthusiasts used to rate during the scattered-site event. The home...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Jun 29, 2022 in News
Women’s Council Awards $10,000 in Scholarships The Greater Iowa City Area HBA Women’s Council recognized the accomplishments and goals of five area graduating high schoolers recently by awarding a total of $11,250 in scholarships. Winners were announced at their school senior nights. They are: Lauren Floss – Coralville, Iowa Liberty High School Attending the University of Iowa to Study Radiation Sciences College of Medicine Lauren worked with kids through the...
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