HomeAid Houston’s 2017 Project Playhouse was a World Series performance as the event raised a total of $106,625 for Houston’s mission “to build new lives for homeless families and individuals through housing and community outreach.” …
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Bulls-eye! MCBDD Home on the Range Networking is a Hit
The GHBA Montgomery County Builders & Developers Division (MCBDD) held its inaugural “Home on the Range” Networking Event on June 28, 2017 at Saddle River Range in The Woodlands, TX. An overwhelming turnout of 37 …
President’s Message: The Fastest Growing City… Where?
Conroe is the fastest growing city in the nation?! That seems to be the reaction lately when talking with folks about the recent news. If you live in or around the Montgomery County area, chances …
Residential Foundations in Montgomery County
Throughout most of the country, residential foundations are given little attention due to a long track record of satisfactory performance and cost effectiveness. However, in parts of Texas and specifically in Montgomery County, the soils …
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Chesmar Vendors Honored for Benefit Home Donations
Chesmar Homes’ vendors and suppliers were honored at a recent vendor appreciation luncheon for donating their materials and services to the construction of the Chesmar Benefit Home in the community of Elyson. The Benefit Home …
HomeAid Houston Receives $20,000 from Local Fundraiser
Competition was fiery as recipes for boiled crawfish, jambalaya, etoufee and cocktail sauce were judged for the bragging rights to be their category’s number one at the recent DPIS Engineering crawfish boil fundraiser called “Pinchin’ …
Approaching the Redline: Mid-Year forecast offers bullish outlook for 2017
The annual Greater Houston Builders Association’s Mid-Year Forecast Luncheon was held in May at the Hilton Americas and hosted hundreds of GHBA members who anticipated an informative and entertaining presentation by economic expert, Dr. Mark …
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The 2017 Session Scoop
85th Texas Legislature adjourns Sine Die; Governor Abbott calls special session to begin July 18 Although the 85th Texas Legislative Session adjourned Sine Die on May 29, the work of the members of the House …
Taylor Morrison/Darling Homes Deliver Playhouse to Minute Maid Park
It’s a “star spangled” event when it comes to HomeAid Houston’s annual fundraiser, Project Playhouse. Taylor Morrison/Darling Homes partnered with BMC to deliver the 2017 playhouse to Minute Maid Park where it is on display …
GHBA Members Named as NAHB Life Directors
Five GHBA members were recently recognized as NAHB Lifetime Directors. The announcement was made at NAHB’s mid-year board meeting in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Congratulations to Dan Bawden, KC Cox, Mike Dishberger, …
Westin Homes Begins Construction of Benefit Home in Lago Mar
Westin Homes is full speed ahead on construction of its 2017 GHBA Benefit Home. This 37 year old GHBA charity fundraiser has raised $10 million for local charities. This is Westin Homes’ second Benefit Home, …
85th Texas Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
On Monday, May 29, the Texas Legislature adjourned Sine Die. After 140 days and nights of work, the members of the House and Senate returned home to live under the laws that they passed and …
Sandcastle Homes Teams with HomeAid on ‘Caring Safe Place’ Project
Sandcastle Homes teamed up with HomeAid Houston to remodel a transitional living facility for A Caring Safe Place, an agency that provides crisis intervention services for men living with HIV who are also victims of …