Please support HOME-PAC endorsed candidates Smith & Bailes

Early voting for the 2016 Republican & Democratic Primary Election Runoff is underway and runs through May 20 with the Primary Runoff Election Day on May 24. Voter turnout for the runoff will be small and electing the most qualified, pro-housing candidates for office is vital to the homebuilding industry and protecting housing affordability and consumer choices, so please get out to vote!

 

Of particular importance, HOME-PAC is supporting incumbent State Representative Wayne Smith of Baytown for House District 128 which covers parts of Baytown, Pasadena, La Porte, Deer Park, Crosby and Morgan's Point. Chairman Smith is a Licensed Professional Engineer, a Registered Public Land Surveyor and has always been a friend to our industry in the state legislature.

In addition, please support Earnest Bailes who is running to replace retiring Appropriations Chairman John Otto in House District 18 which covers Liberty, San Jacinto and Walker counties. Earnest is endorsed by the Texas Association of Realtors, Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) and the Texas Association of Business.

 

During early voting, you can vote at any early voting location, but on Election Day, you must vote at the precinct that you are assigned, and it may not be your regular precinct location. More information on early voting and your precinct

 

If you would like to get more information or are interested in becoming involved with HOME-PAC, please email Bradley Pepper or call (281) 664-1430.  

The Houston Permitting Center has released a new online feature that allows customers to view statistics concerning their review of submitted building plans. The Submitted Plans Dashboard provides details such as the daily count of plans in the system, the current average time frames for both residential and commercial plan reviews, and a 12-month snapshot of plan volume. Users are able to download and/or print the charts and tables. Access the Dashboard  on the Houston Permitting Center website.

Stephen McNiel Named to the Remodeling Big50 List for 2016
Congratulations to GHBA member Stephen McNiel, Creative Property Restoration, for being named to the Remodeling Big50 list! Read Stephen's story

Every year since 1986, Remodeling has searched for 50 remodelers at the top of their field. Winners embody some of the most innovative strategies to survive and flourish in a changing market.

Half of the companies featured on this year's list are less than a decade old. These remodelers were either just starting out when the market crashed or saw opportunity among the volatility. Others have continued to innovate over the years, with one winner celebrating its 50th anniversary. Securing a spot on the Big50 isn't all about size or volume. This year, we're featuring eight companies with revenue under $1 million and three with revenue above $10 million. But each featured company is doing something right, from raising the bar for customer service to embracing pioneering technology. Read on to meet each one of our winners, learn their stories, and hopefully find a steal-able idea or two. Full article 

Luke's Story:
Remodelers Council 2016 Charity Project

If you're a GHBA member under the age of 45 and haven't gotten involved with the Young Professionals Committee, now's your chance! Join us at Saint Arnold Brewing Company on Thursday, May 19 for a relaxed "Colleagues & Cocktails" happy hour networking event.

All YPs are invited. The more the merrier! Register online