Feature Article #1
Massachusetts begins to see rebound before rest of Country
From CHAPA: According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, Massachusetts building permit activity rose in November, compared to November 2008 (with 498 units permitted, up 16% from November 2008). However, year-to-date units permitted (6,147) are still down 30% compared to the same period in 2008 (8,758), with the largest drop in [...]
Feature Article #2
FHA Has Announced Temporary Waivers for Condo Financing Policies
that took effect on Dec. 7, a development stemming in part from discussions held between NAHB Chairman Joe Robson and FHA Commissioner David Stevens. These waivers will apply through the end of 2010 to the agency’s permanent baseline guidance for condominium project eligibility. Specifically, the exceptions include a temporary decrease in the pre-sale requirement to 30% (from 50% under the new [...]
Feature Article #3
Judy Jenkins’ Interview in Patriot Ledger
SOUTH SHORE INSIDER: Builders’ local voice
The Patriot Ledger
Posted Nov 18, 2009 @ 02:11 AM
The home building business has faced numerous challenges in the past decade, but Judy Jenkins said she doesn’t regret a moment of the 30-plus years she’s worked in the industry.
Feature Article #4
Urgent Appeal
It is a challenging time to be in the home construction and remodeling industry, but the need to be vigilant in protecting the rights and opportunities of the home building community remains.
Without aggressive outreach to policymakers, the legislature and judicial bodies, the home building industry will face even more restrictions on its capacity to grow [...]
Feature Article #5
NAHB Succeeds in Efforts to Extend and Expand Tax Credit Bill
Dear Fellow HBAM Members,
Thanks to the hard work of your National Association and our members response to requests to contact your legislators, Congress has passed the bill to extend the $8000 first time home-buyer credit AND expanded the program to give a $6500 tax credit to purchasers of any principal residence as long as they [...]
About HBAM
The Home Builders Association of Massachusetts (HBAM) is a non-profit trade association consisting of over 2000 single and multi-family builders, developers, remodelers, suppliers and other allied professionals to the residential construction industry.
The Home Builders Association of Massachusetts Charter with the National Association of Home Builders goes back to 1959. Local Associations, chartered or affiliated with [...]
