President's Message

Dear HBA GTA Members,

I hope you have had a successful summer so far. There continues to be a strong interest in housing projects at the moment. Inflation and supply chain issues remain a challenge, but changes in interest rates will likely temper housing demand.  You can look at the NAHB website for updates and commentary on the state of housing as well as market forecasts.

At the moment, there does not seem to be relief for the lack of skilled labor. The good news is that enrollment in NMC’s Construction Technology programs is near, or exceeding capacity. To support the program’s growth, the HBA

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Our HBA Boundaries Have Expanded!

Earlier this year the Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area (HBAGTA) leadership team petitioned the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to increase our territory to include Manistee, Missaukee, and Manistee counties; the HBAs that previously serviced these areas closed over the past several years. At the recommendation of the Home Builders Association of Michigan (HBAM) these territories were awarded to the HBAGTA.

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Registration is Open! 

August HBA Golf Tournament!

We will be teeing off this summer on August 23rd for our 2022 HBAGTA Golf Tournament at Crystal Mountain!

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Sponsorships Available!

Many awesome sponsorships are still available!

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Some Buyers Turning to

New Construction

After falling steadily for five quarters, the popularity of new homes rebounded in the second quarter of 2022, as 21% of prospective buyers reported looking for a newly-built home – up from 19% a quarter earlier. A possible reason for this pivot is the recent growth in the inventory of new homes for-sale, while the supply of existing homes on the market remains very tight.  READ MORE

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Dan Paulson

Daniel S. Paulson, Builder

TREASURER

Caleb Norris

Norris Design Productions

Julie Bravender

Lake Michigan Credit Union

Rene Hills

Real Estate One

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Pella Windows & Doors

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Northwest Carpentry

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