On Wednesday, Jan. 28, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a so-called economic stimulus package. This legislation failed to adequately address the major problems facing the housing industry, both in North Carolina and nationwide. The only housing stimulus provision in this bill eliminated the repayment requirement of the $7,500 first-time home buyer tax credit enacted in July 2008. This is an inadequate response to the crisis facing our industry.
We need your help!
We are asking you to sign the attached petition, send it back to us either electronically or by fax, and we will get it in the hands of our Congressional delegation. Several of our local associations are doing the same thing. Please fill out your local association's form and ours.
Please read the attached letter, sign your name and send it back to Heather Crews at or fax to (919) 676-0402 as soon as possible.
Thank you to all who have already signed the petition!
The year’s most outstanding work in residential real estate sales, marketing and design was honored Jan. 20 at The National Sales and Marketing Awards gala, one of the building industry’s most prestigious events. Hosted by the National Association of Home Builders’ National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC), the awards ceremony attracted more than 500 building industry professionals to Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nev., for an up-close look at the year’s most innovative and successful ideas during the 2009 International Builders’ Show.
Congratulations to two groups from North Carolina that won Gold Awards:
Heritage Wake Forest won the 2008 Gold Award for "Best Sales Team in the United States." The Heritage team, which consists of Ann Gowarty, Brenda Simpson, Ashley Wilson and Jenn Nowalk (pictured above), is a part of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services.
Congratulations to the following North Carolina Executive Officers who are celebrating service milestones in 2009. The length of service is calculated annually as cumulative service as a voting member of the EOC and based on information provided by the executive officers.
10 Years - Karen Breedlove, Rocky Mount HBA
15 Years - Mac Butner, HBA of Salisbury-Rowan
15 Years - Marshall Long, Wilkes Co. HBA
30 Years - Jean Carpenter, Rutherford Co. HBA
30 Years - Dawn Summerlin, Wayne Co. HBA
Asheville, N.C. builders Jim Preish and Mallory Fuller of Preish Construction, Inc. have been selected for membership in the Southern Living Custom Builder Program.
Preish Construction is one of 100 builders chosen for the 16th year of the exclusive Southern Living builder program. Each year, Southern Living carefully selects members based on their reputation among local businesses and consumers; strength of presence in their respective markets; superior quality and attention to detail; innovative style; and other criteria. Builders also have access to the entire Southern Living House Plans Service collection, which includes more than 800 plans created by respected architects and designers throughout the nation.
“The builder program is a natural extension of our overall homes effort, which aims at offering quality designs and new ideas to consumers across the Southeast,” said Brent Warren, Manager of the Southern Living Builder Program. “We believe we have chosen outstanding builders across the region to help us do this.”
Preish Construction, a member of Asheville HBA, is the only company from Asheville participating in the program, and one of only about 15 in North Carolina.
Onslow County Professional Women in Building took on their first Habitat for Humanity project in January when they helped build a new home for Jessica Atherton in Jacksonville. The project is part of Women's Build Day for Habitat for Humanity. The home is expected to be completed sometime this summer and will be a home for Atherton and her two children.
The Home Builders Association of Charlotte recognized two outstanding members at a dinner in January for their dedicated service to the association.
Elliot Mann of Standard Pacific Homes was named 2008 Distinguished Builder of the Year. Mann served on the Home Builders Association of Charlotte’s Board of Directors for a number of years. In 2007 he served as the president of the Association. Mann is a well-known industry advocate and currently serves as Chair of the HomeAid Board of Directors, a charity that provides shelter for people in transition. In 2008, under Mann’s leadership, 44 beds were added to the Men’s Uptown Shelter. In addition, Mann spearheaded the Association’s 1st annual Cornerstone Awards, which recognize the many hard-working superintendents in the home building industry.
Tammy Nash, of Carter Land Surveyors and Planners, was awarded the 2008 Distinguished Associate of the Year. She has been active in the home building industry in Charlotte since 2005. Nash has been active in the Home Builders Care Council for several years. Nash chaired the Council in 2008, and under her leadership the Council provided numerous home repairs that enabled elderly residents to remain in their homes. Along with the staff of A Child’s Place, she led a group of Home Builder members in a project to refurbish two apartments for homeless children and their families. More than 30 HBAC builder and associate members participated in this inspiring project. Nash’s energy and on going efforts on behalf of the Council provided a great deal of support to citizens of our community.
The 1st Quarter Meeting is scheduled for Feb. 17-18 at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club. The first day will consist of committee meetings and an evening "get-acquainted" reception. The Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday morning to conclude the meeting.
If you have thought about getting more involved in NCHBA activities or want to know what is going on in the association, join us at the 1st Quarter Meeting. A list of committees and councils is included on the registration form.
Please complete and return the registration form to NCHBA. The deadline for hotel reservations was January 26. If you need to make reservations now, contact the hotel directly.
Monday, February 2
Region II - 10:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Williamston; Lunch will be served.
Region X - 10 a.m. at Maggie Valley Club Clubhouse in Maggie Valley; Lunch will be served.
Tuesday, February 3 Region I - 6 p.m. at Logan's Roadhouse in Jacksonville; Dinner will be served.
Region IX - 11 a.m. at Silver Creek Plantation Golf Club in Morganton; Lunch will be served.
Wednesday, February 4
Region V - 10 a.m. at the Holiday Inn I-95 in Fayetteville; Lunch will be served.
Region VIII - 10:30 a.m. at the Rock Barn Golf and Spa in Conover; Lunch will be served.
Thursday, February 5
Region IV - Noon at the Cutting Board in Burlington; Lunch will be served.
Region VII - 11 a.m. at Childress Winery; Lunch will be served.
Friday, February 6
Region III - 11 a.m. at Carolina BBQ in Garner; Lunch will be served.
Region VI - 10:30 a.m. at the Speedway Club at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord; Lunch will be served.
The Lake Norman HBA University now offers the NCBI Accreditation Program, as part of their program of classes! No longer will you have to drive to Raleigh for your NCBI designation courses. Classes are being held at Mitchell Community College in Mooresville, NC, on a monthly basis. The cost for HBA members is $180 per 8 hours and $95 per 4 hours. Upon completion, builders receive this prestigious designation not only with NCBI, but also with the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Click here for the brochure.
Anytime you take a Builders University class at your local HBA, you can earn North Carolina Builder Institute (NCBI) credit, too. Credit applies toward AA and AB designations.
Builders Mutual Insurance Company's risk management experts bring the latest safety solutions and risk management programs to you through Builders University classes. You may even qualify for a Builders Mutual insurance discount by attending and becoming Fall Protection Certified. View the Builders University schedule, and reserve your spot. Seating is limited, so register today!
The year’s most outstanding work in residential real estate sales, marketing and design was honored Jan. 20 at The National Sales and Marketing Awards gala, one of the building industry’s most prestigious events. Hosted by the National Association of Home Builders’ National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC), the awards ceremony attracted more than 500 building industry professionals to Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nev., for an up-close look at the year’s most innovative and successful ideas during the 2009 International Builders’ Show.
Elliot Mann of Standard Pacific Homes was named 2008 Distinguished Builder of the Year. Mann served on the Home Builders Association of Charlotte’s Board of Directors for a number of years. In 2007 he served as the president of the Association. Mann is a well-known industry advocate and currently serves as Chair of the HomeAid Board of Directors, a charity that provides shelter for people in transition. In 2008, under Mann’s leadership, 44 beds were added to the Men’s Uptown Shelter. In addition, Mann spearheaded the Association’s 1st annual Cornerstone Awards, which recognize the many hard-working superintendents in the home building industry. 
Tammy Nash, of Carter Land Surveyors and Planners, was awarded the 2008 Distinguished Associate of the Year. She has been active in the home building industry in Charlotte since 2005. Nash has been active in the Home Builders Care Council for several years. Nash chaired the Council in 2008, and under her leadership the Council provided numerous home repairs that enabled elderly residents to remain in their homes. Along with the staff of A Child’s Place, she led a group of Home Builder members in a project to refurbish two apartments for homeless children and their families. More than 30 HBAC builder and associate members participated in this inspiring project. Nash’s energy and on going efforts on behalf of the Council provided a great deal of support to citizens of our community.
