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PAC Corner: Candidate Endorsements

Over the past two months members of the HBA Government Relations & PAC Committees have been interviewing candidates for different key races around the Portland region.  Below is the list of candidates that have been officially endorsed by the HBA … Continue reading

Portland Added to List of Improving Housing Markets

National List of Improving Markets Grows to Nearly 100 US Cities Portland became the second metropolitan area in Oregon to make a growing list of improving housing markets, announced today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).  The list … Continue reading

Portland Named Number 9 in US by Remodeling Magazine

Remodeling Index at Five-Year High, Portland in Top 10 Good News for the Local Remodeling Industry Remodeling sentiment rose to the highest level in five years, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for … Continue reading

New Home Search

The Home Builders Association is excited to announce a new home search feature now available to buyers looking for newly constructed homes in the Portland metro area. New Home Source, powered by Builders Digital Experience (BDX), makes it easy to … Continue reading

Sign Up Now for the Ultimate Open House!

The 2012 Ultimate Open House is just around the corner! Make plans now to be part of the ultimate driving machine for the home building industry in the Greater Portland Area. Participating in the Ultimate Open House allows you to … Continue reading

The 65th Annual Portland Home & Garden Show is coming up fast!

See the Smart Home Remodel, extravagant gardens, and hundreds vendors all in one show Portland, Ore. –  The HBA is thrilled to announce that Spring is just around the corner and so is the 65th Annual Portland Home & Garden Show!  … Continue reading

Continuing Education: Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair & Painting

NO COST TO YOU!* – Grant Funded** January 6th 8:30am-4:30pm or January 25th 8:30am-4:30pm Classes are located at the Home Builders Association at 15555 SW Bangy Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97035. EPA certification is required for firms that perform renovation, … Continue reading

2012 HBA Board of Directors Installed

The Home Builders Association (HBA) of Metropolitan Portland installed its 2012 officers and board members at the annual Builders Ball on November 18. HBA 2011 President Karl Finkelnburg handed over the reins to incoming President Gordon Root, owner of Root … Continue reading

HBA Members Honored for Outstanding Service

The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland announced its annual award winners at the 2011 Builders Ball on November 18. HBA members are selected by a nominating committee who reviews candidates on the basis of leadership, participation in the HBA, … Continue reading

HBA Housing Forecast Speaker Bios and Presentations

The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland and the Parr Company are proud to present the annual Housing Forecast Breakfast. Please read about the December 7, 2011, speakers and take a look at their presentations below. Robert Denk – Assistant … Continue reading