News for the week of August 22, 2022
Lego Contest at the Illinois State Fair hosted by SAHBA

Our Lego contest at The Illinois State Fair was a HUGE success!! We filled up all spots immediately and still had a line of contestants what seemed like a mile long! We held a second contest that was also full. What a great time!! 


Thank you SO much to our volunteers:

Robert Ferriell with Capital Area Career Center

Chris Hartsook with Big Dog Construction

Greg Burgener with Zinn Construction
Sport Clay Shoot
September 21st
Sponsorships are still available for the 2022 Sport Clay Shoot which will be held on Wednesday, September 21st at the Jacksonville Sportsman Club. Click below to secure a sponsorship.
Home Expo 2023
February 17, 18 and 19
Bank of Springfield Center
Reservations are open for the 2023 Home Expo which will be held February 17th, 18th and 19th at The Bank of Springfield Center.

 
 
Home Expo Show Guide
Save room in your budget for the Home Expo Show Guide! The Show Guide will be distributed to all attendees and will be posted on our website! Even better...... after the Home Expo, the Show Guide will be updated to a Spring Homeowners Guide, and your ad will STILL be on our website!!
Water Tap Fee Increase
Residential water services 1" and smaller are installed by CWLP at a flat rate in accordance with City Code. Effective September 1, 2022 the following costs will apply:

3/4" or 1" services inside the city limits = $1,800

3/4" or 1" services outside the city = $2,100

Street and/or sidewalk repairs necessitated by the service installation will be the responsibility of the customer

Long (over 60') services will be assessed an additional $20 per foot in addition to the base charge

This increase from the rates set on May 1, 2016 are due to an increase in material and labor costs.

If you have any questions, please call Mike Johnson, General Superintendent of Water Distribution at 217-789-2323 X: 1617

How the Inflation Reduction Act Impacts Housing


Construction Labor Market Cools in June


Building Material Prices Continued Climb in July


US in a 'home building recession': NAHB CEO (video)


NAHB CEO Howard fears 'perfect storm' for housing (video)


The housing market is bad but not that bad


Housing Slowdown Reaches a Turning Point as Fewer Sellers List Their Homes


As Construction Job Vacancies Grow, Women Are Stepping up to the Plate


The Housing Market Is Rebalancing, and Those Who Can Still Afford Homes Are Poised to Benefit


Buyers Back on Top—Market Cooldown Boosts Negotiating Power


Why the Open Floor Plan Is Here to Stay


These Two Trade Hurdles Could Prolong an International Supply Chain Storm


Tips for Managing New Challenges in the Home Building Industry


In an Effort to Boost Inventory, Builders Are Stalled by Rising Construction Costs

Happy Birthday



Happy Birthday to Becky Luzinski with INB on August 22nd

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Mark your calendar
Mark you calendar for the 2022 General Membership Meetings:

September 28th
October 26th
November 16th
Builder Books
Builder Books is your source for education and training products for the building industry. As the publishing arm and official bookstore for the National Association of Home Builders, BuilderBooks offers award-winning publications, software, brochures, and more, with many available in both English and Spanish.

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Member Benefits
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Builders get money back every quarter with the Builder Rebate Program! Just report what products you use, and get a check back. It's really that simple!
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