Executive Officer's Message

Dear Members,

It has been a busy first couple of months as your new EO and I couldn’t be more excited about the direction things are headed in!

A big thank you to those members that made it out to the DTE Foundation’s Cherry Royale Parade at the conclusion of the Cherry Festival. We had a blast interacting with the community and more importantly we got were able to create excitement around the HBAGTA Foundation and Build Your Life missions. I can’t wait to do it again next year!

Congratulations to Dean Adams who READ MORE

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FREE Pit Spitters Tickets!

Enjoy a night of Pit Spitters baseball and hot dogs courtesy of MacAllister Rentals!  Pick up your FREE tickets and wristbands at the HBA Office.  The wristband gets you on the porch for your FREE food!  Also included is a coupon for 10%% off in the souvenir shop!

Friday, August 5th

Fireworks Friday!

Only 100 tickets are available so

head on over to the HBA Office today!

You don't want to miss this family fun event!

Thank you MacAllister Rentals!

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!

Register today!

Sponsorships Available!

Many awesome sponsorships are still available!

See the registration form for a full list.

New This Year!

Exclusive for ALL HBA Members

HBA members can now advertise on the Parade of Homes app! The Parade app is free for anyone and everyone to download and your ad can reach thousands of people for a whole year! Many app advertising options are available.

For maximum advertising exposure, you can also place an ad in the 2022 Parade of Homes Tour Guide. So many unique ways to showcase your company! Over 1,200 tour guides will be printed and distributed. The tour guide will also be available digitally on our website.

Contact Renauda today to place your ad!

Strike Up The Band & Join The Parade!

Builders, now is the time to get your homes registered for the 2022 Parade of Homes. The Parade is scheduled for September 15-18. We hope to see a large audience wanting to see homes in person again this year, so be ready to show off your creativity and talent!

We always hope that you will sign new building contracts during the Parade, but keep in mind that the Parade is an opportunity to cement your reputation as a high-quality, forward-thinking builder. Enhancing your reputation today will result in sales for years to come.

Contact Renauda at 231-946-2305 with any questions.

HBAM Summer Convention

There is still time to register for the 2022 Home Builders Association of Michigan Summer Convention and receive Early Bird pricing! Early Bird pricing ends July 11th.

Join HBA members from around the state August 10-12 on picturesque Mackinaw Island.

Bathroom Trends for 2022

Bathroom design is going well beyond strictly utility and function. From simple and contemporary designs, to chic and luxurious fixtures, the 2022 trends are all about creating a relaxing, personal retreat.

Blurring the lines between inside and out can create the ultimate sanctuary. Whether bringing the outside in via windows, greenery or a breeze; placing one or more components fully outdoors, such as a tub, shower or sitting area; or something in between, embracing nature within the bathroom is READ MORE

FHA Gives Lenders & Borrowers More Time to Use Appraisal Reports

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Tuesday published Revised Appraisal Validity Periods guidance that extends the initial appraisal validity period from 120 days to 180 days and the appraisal update validity period from 240 days to one year for Single Family Title II forward mortgage programs.

These changes align FHA appraisal validity periods with READ MORE

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