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HBAMP wins five national Association Excellence Awards
The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland (HBAMP) recently won Association Excellence Awards (AEA) from the Executive Officers Council of the National Association of Home Builders in the categories of “Best Website,” “Best Parade of Homes,” “Best Education Program,” “Best … Continue reading
HBA CEO Interviewed on KINK FM About 2011 NW Natural Street of Dreams
Check out the interview here! http://www.kink.fm/08/27/11/NW-Natural-Street-of-Dreams-Extends/landing_blog.html?blockID=545740&feedID=9695 HBA CEO Dave Nielsen discusses the show’s extension (now runs through Sept 5), industry trends, special things members of the public can expect to see this year, and the sustainable features incorporated into the … Continue reading
NW Natural Street of Dreams Award Winning Homes Announced
The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland announced the 2011 NW Natural Street of Dreams award recipients on August 23 during an evening ceremony at NW Natural. The dream homes earn awards in three categories: Realtor’s Choice, selected by licensed … Continue reading
Save big on the 2012 International Builders’ Show in September
Registration for the 2012 International Builders’ Show opens Sept. 1, and there are tons of great deals that are only available for the month of September. General IBS Info Show Dates: February 8 – 11, 2012 (Wednesday – Saturday) Show … Continue reading
NW Natural Street of Dreams Extended Until Sept. 5
The NW Natural Street of Dreams, presented by Banner Bank/Community Financial Corporation, returns this summer with five uniquely designed and individually crafted homes. Situated on the top of Bull Mountain in Tigard, Ore., this is the longest running Street of … Continue reading
Housing Remains Steady, Despite Weak Economic Growth
Recent data on the gross domestic product (GDP) confirm a marked deceleration in economic growth during this year’s first half, with the second quarter coming in at only 1.3% and the first quarter revised down to just 0.4% from an … Continue reading
Upcoming Events at the NW Natural Street of Dreams
August 18 – (6-8 PM): KINK Street Party Featuring Redwood Son performing live! August 20 – (11 AM-4 PM): Cycle to the Street An event focused on bringing the neighborhood to the NW Natural Street of Dreams. Bikers, walkers and … Continue reading
A Summer Block Party Charity Benefit-SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT….SOLD OUT….SOLD OUT….SOLD OUT For the past 27 years, the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland (HBAMP) has given back to the community by kicking-off its annual NW Natural Street of Dreams with a charity benefit. This year, a … Continue reading
CCB adopts several exemptions from Residential Continuing Education
Senate Bill 155, from the recently adjourned 2011 Legislative Session, paved the way for the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) to adopt temporary rules exempting certain contractors from some of the Residential Continuing Education (RCE) core requirements. Contractors that have … Continue reading
2011 seen as turning point for home prices
More than half of economists, real estate experts and investment strategists polled by MacroMarkets LLC in June said they now expect national home prices to hit a bottom sometime in 2011 and remain stable through 2015. MacroMarkets polls more than … Continue reading