January 23, 2019
Winter Million Dollar Club Awards Wrap Up
Over 75 people joined the HBA’s Sales and Marketing Council at the Winter Million Dollar Club Awards hosted at North by Northwest Restaurant and Brewery.…
January 17, 2019
New HBA Programs for 2019
In 2019, the HBAGA is excited to bring new events, educational classes, and additional opportunities for those involved in the residential housing industry to engage…
January 10, 2019
Ross Britton Speaks with KLBJ AM on Housing Industry Issues
Labor Shortages in the Housing Industry Austin home builders are still looking for proper levels of workers. Home Builders Association of Greater Austin Board member…
January 7, 2019
2015 Advocacy Wins
Pushed back against the city’s Lobbying Ordinance and worked with other real estate development organizations to successfully alter the proposed resolution with over 7 amendments.(Austin)…
January 7, 2019
2016 Policy Issue Victories:
Leander Masonry Ordinance The HBA and several members successfully pushed back against proposed amendments that would’ve severely restricted the use of stucco as a building…
January 7, 2019
2017 Policy Issue Victories
City of Austin Development Services Department Efficiency Meetings In October, the HBA and the Development Services Department agreed to conduct ongoing meetings with each division…
January 4, 2019
Member Spotlight – Cover Glass
Cover Glass began redefining architectural possibilities for homeowners and businesses over 30 years ago in Finland. Since then, their Frameless Sliding Glass Doors — which…
December 7, 2018
Buda Asst. Manager Speaks to Hays Chapter
The Hays County Chapter met last week at Buda City Municipal Complex. The meeting, sponsored by Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corporation, featured out-going Assistant City…
December 7, 2018
Home Builders Association CEO stepping down to join another trade group in town
A switch from single-family to multifamily By Daniel Salazar – Staff Writer, Austin Business Journal The head honcho at the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin…
December 7, 2018
Leander expresses desire to work with development community on garages
Although discussions are still very preliminary, Leander’s mayor has expressed interest in holding a workshop on garages. The HBA was successful in overturning the city’s…
