 | 2010/2011 Who's Who Directory Advertising The HBA has partnered with E&M Consulting for this year's directory which will be 8.5"x11" and spiral bound with full-color covers and tabs. Use this form to request advertising information. |
 | August Builder Forum August 6th Featuring Brian Sims and Jeff Wieland. |
 | Legal Forum Scheduled for August 25th 11:30 a.m. Thursday, August 25th at HBA Headquarters. $10 for members and $15 for future members includes lunch and program. |
 | HBA Announces Member 2 Member Discount Program New program allows members to advertise discounts and specials to other members on www.cincybuilders.com for free! |
 | 2011 HOMEARAMA Builders 2011 HOMEARAMA has been scheduled for June 11 - 26 at Foxborough in West Chester. Here is a list of builders who have committed as of 21 July 2010. |
 | Green Homes Summit November 13th The HBA is partnering with the AIA and USGBC to present the second Green Homes Summit on November 23rd. Save the date! |
 | Green Homes Summit Call for Presentations The Green Homes Summit is seeking presenters for the November 23rd event. Complete this form to be considered. |
 | Middle East Fork Balanced Growth Initiative Middle East Fork Balanced Growth Initiative seeking stakeholder input from residents, businesses, and the development community. |
 | HBA Account Charge Authorization Form Members who wish to allow co-workers or employees to charge amounts on their companies' HBA accounts need to complete this form and return it to bschramm@cincybuilders.com or 513.589.3211 by fax. |
 | Economic Outlook and Networking Happy Hour Wednesday, Sept. 22nd
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hofbrauhaus Newport
Happy Hour Following
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 | HBA Golf Outing Scheduled MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2010 Four Bridges Country Club 1:00 PM Shotgun Start (136 Players Maximum) ONLY $135 per golfer Sign Ups will begin Monday, June 14, 2010 |
 | Cincy Moves Up in Nationa Housing Market Ranking Cincinnati now ranks as 32nd out of 50 of the largest new home markets in the nation. |
 | Permits and Prices Rise in First Half of Year Both home permits and prices rose in Greater Cincinnati in the first 6 months of 2010. |
 | Superfleet $0.10 Fuel Discount Speedway Superfleet announces introductory offer for new members to save $0.10 per fallon for the first three months and $0.04 per gallon after that! |
 | 2010 Tour of Remodeled Homes Participation Agreement Participation agreement for participating remodelers. |
 | 2010 Tour of Remodeled Homes Reasons to Participate Information about the benefits available to members who participate in the 2010 Tour of Remodeled Homes. |
 | 2010 Tour of Remodeled Homes Waiver and Indemnity Agreement Waiver and Indemnity Agreement for participating remodelers. |
 | 2010 Tour of Remodeled Homes: Be Part of the Experience It’s time to sign up for the 2010 Tour of Remodeled Homes. This
joint show offers a great opportunity to highlight a current or
past project. Consumers like to see and experience things first
hand; this show allows your project to be their showroom! |
 | Home Permits Increase 28 Percent Since January Home permits in the region increased 28% from Jan. thru April. |
 | Proposed Bylaw Amendments The HBA's Board of Directors has approved bylaw amendments to be considered for adoption by the membership on Oct. 21. See attached. |
 | 2010 CiTiRAMA Poster Contest Winner Announced Kevin Cox of Brookville, IN was the winner of the 2010 CiTiRAMA poster contest. Attached is his winning enrty. The winner receives $500. Copies of the 18 x 24" poster are available by from sarah@pmgcincy.com or by calling 513-474-3537. |
 | HBA Announces Website Advertising Opportunities for Members The new look of the HBA’s official website, www.cincybuilders.com is taking off in popularity! Thanks to a partnership with the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors, the HBA’s site is now the best source for new construction listings in the Greater Cincinnati area. Now is YOUR opportunity to get on board as an advertiser on this fast-growing and exciting site! Ads start as low as $300/month.
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| | NAHB Petitions EPA to Delay Lead-Paint Work Regulations Until Agency Can Show Capacity April 6, 2010 - Citing a need for more trainers and a faster certification process, inaccurate test kits and a lack of preparedness on the part of the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today petitioned EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to delay the Lead: Repair, Renovation and Painting Program Rule. |
 | CiTiRAMA Named Signature 2010 Show CINCINNATI – Given the recent struggles with lender financing, a continued softening at the luxury home price point and now a possible scheduling conflict that a Fall Show would pose, the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati (HBA) has decided not to pursue this year’s HOMEARAMA® and focus all its efforts towards ensuring a successful CiTiRAMA® 2010. |
 | Special HBA Discounted Credit Card Services Take advantage of the new business credit card processing services offered by the HBA to members at a discount. |
 | HBA Newsline Spring 2010 The official publication of the HBA of Greater Cincinnati |
 | Two Firms Receive HBA Awards
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 | What is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)? The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place. The NAHB Remodelers Council, in collaboration with the AARP, NAHB Research Center, and NAHB Seniors Housing Council, developed this program to provide comprehensive, practical, market-specific information about working with older and maturing adults to remodel their homes for aging-in-place. |
 | CiTiRAMA® 2010 Builder List Updated 15 March 2010 to include seventh builder, John Hueber Homes. |
| | Buffett Predicts: Housing Problems Behind Us Within the Year By Emily Friedlander
Saturday we got this forecast from the Oracle of Omaha.
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| | CiTiRAMA Goes Green Urban home show demonstrates latest trends and benefits of homebuilding |
 | HOMEARAMA® 2009 Homes All Sold All homes from last fall’s HOMEARAMA® held in the Mason community of Carmelle have been sold, reports the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati (HBA). |
 | Housetrends Puts a New Twist on CiTiRAMA® Planook Your HBA is pleased to announce that Housetrends magazine
will publish and distribute the planbook for CiTiRAMA® 2010. |
 | CiTiRAMA® 2010 Planbook Rate Sheet Housetrends and the Home Builders
Association of Greater Cincinnati have
partnered to produce the Citirama®
2010 Planbook. The complete show
program will be published inside the
May issue of Housetrends Magazine. |
 | Remodelers Benefit from HBA Membership We are making it even easier for your company to join! Join
in 2010 and agree to participate in the Tour of Remodeled
Homes, Sept. 11-12, and your $100 application fee will be
waived. |
 | U.S. News & World Report Calls Area Homes a Steal CINCINNATI – Affordability continues to be one of the major reasons why the Cincinnati region is ranked
one of the top 10 markets in the country to buy a home, according to a survey conducted by U.S. News
& World Report. |
 | Monthly New Home Permits/Prices Rise CINCINNATI – Single family building permits were up 19 percent in January, compared to the same
month in 2009, reports the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati (HBA). |
 | It’s Better to Buy in Cincinnati, according to Forbes CINCINNATI – Greater Cincinnati has been identified by Forbes Magazine as one of the top 10 regions in
the country where it makes more dollars and sense to buy rather than rent. |
 | January Building Permits Residential Building Permit Activity for
Four Ohio Counties (Hamilton, Butler, Clermont & Warren).
Y-T-D & Monthly Comparison: January 2010 |
 | Tax Credit Helps to Improve 2009 Housing Market CINCINNATI –In spite of a sagging economy, permits for homes in Greater Cincinnati increased nearly 10
percent over the last year, reports the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati (HBA). |
 | HBA Newsline, February 2010 The first issue of the official publication of the HBA of Greater Cincinnati. |
 | Specific IRS Requirements Apply to Home CINCINNATI--It’s important that homebuyers meet specific IRS requirements to be eligible for the 2009-2010 homebuyer tax credit, reports the Home Builders
Association of Greater Cincinnati (HBA). |
 | Tour of Remodeled Homes Logo Click here to download the Tour of Remodeled Homes logo. |
 | Cavalcade of New Homes Logo Click here to download the Cavalcade of New Homes logo. |
 | HBA Newsline 2010 Advertising Rates Welcome to the HBA Newsline! 2010 will offer new opportunities for the home building industry to reset its sights on the positive momentum we’re experiencing and to begin a new way forward for the future. In that regard, I’m pleased to announce our organization’s new publication partnership with Cox Ohio Media in launching our redesigned and renamed newsletter, HBA Newsline. There will be six issues published this year. The first issue will be published in late January.
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 | 2010 Committee Sign Up Form Now’s the time to get involved! Serving on a committee is a great way to meet and network with other potential clients and customers, as well as develop industry knowledge and improved personal skills. Participation at this level will enhance the overall value of your HBA investment. Complete and fax this form with your choices below to (513) 589-3211; e-mail your choices to Sarah Bates at sbates@cincybuilders.com or submit the committee sign-up form located at the “Members Only” section of www.cincybuilders.com |
 | CiTiRAMA Events Calendar Details for all events taking place during this year's CiTiRAMA at Rockford Woods. |
 | CiTiRAMA Taste of Northside Details Information on vendors, menus, entertainment, and schedule for the Taste of Northside at CiTiRAMA Rockford Woods on June 5th. |
 | CiTiRAMA® 2010 Fact Sheet Updated 8 May 2010. |