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Countertop Basics: What are your options?

Posted on August 28, 2018

The kitchen is the gathering point of the home and a major selling point when looking to buy. Countertops dictate the personality of the kitchen, and with so many options it can be difficult to decide what will work best for ...

Average Age of Home in Kansas Is 40-47 years; 35-19 in Missouri

Posted on August 28, 2018

According to the latest data from the 2016 American Community Survey (ACS), the median age of owner-occupied homes remained at 37 years. The age of the housing stock is an important remodeling market indicator. Older houses a...

New Home Building Arbitration Rules Provide for Quicker Resolutions

Posted on August 28, 2018

The American Arbitration Association recently issued revisions to its Home Construction Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures, which became effective on Aug. 1. The revisions are intended to expedite the alternative ...

2018 Associate Appreciation

Posted on August 27, 2018

September 18 11:00 am - 1:00 pm • Remarks at noon • Builder/Associate cookout KCHBA office in back parking lot The National Association of Home Builders designates September as Associate Appreciation month. Join our ...

NAHB Economists Forecast Challenges, Opportunities Ahead

Posted on August 27, 2018

The nation’s economy is enjoying one of the longest stretches of continued GDP growth in history. But the level of economic acceleration might soon begin to ease. In a midyear economic forecast presentation now availab...

Fall Parade of Homes Awards Celebration, Sept. 26

Posted on August 27, 2018

SOLD OUT September 26, 2018 | Arrowhead Stadium 1 Arrowhead Dr, Kansas City, MO 64129 Parking Lot E Emcee for the evening will be Mark Alford, Fox4 News, and Jennifer Bertrand, HGTV Design Star Winner Cocktails and appe...

Meet Congressman Yoder at Defender of Housing Award Presentation

Posted on August 20, 2018

Meet and discuss key industry issues with Congressman Kevin Yoder when the HBA presents him with NAHB’s Defender of Housing Award on Aug. 27 at 3:30 p.m. The NAHB Defender of Housing Award recognizes federal legislators who...

Building Business News for August 2018

Posted on August 17, 2018

Check out BBN's new look! BBN has changed its format to have more of a magazine look and feel starting with this issue. In the August edition of Building Business News, learn why it pays for custom builders to be in the 20...

OSHA Releases Silica Standard FAQ for Construction

Posted on August 15, 2018

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Monday released a set of 53 frequently asked questions – and their answers – to provide guidance to employers and employees on its respirable crystalline silica standar...

Most Buyers Actively Searching for a Home Have Been Looking for 3+ Months

Posted on August 14, 2018

The Housing Trends Report (HTR) is a research product created by NAHB’s Economics team to track prospective home buyers’ perceptions about the availability and affordability of homes for-sale in their markets.  Results a...