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November Starts Drop December 20, 2018 Single-Family Starts Drop in November as Builders Face Affordability Concerns Read More Careers in Building September 29, 2017 Find a Rewarding Career Without College Debt Read More Hurricans and Housing September 21, 2017 Hurricanes Add to Housing Market Uncertainties Read More More Builders Small Banks April 24, 2017 More Builders Banking on Small Banks Read More Land Use Code July 29, 2016 Planning Commission Gives Builders an Extension Read More Federal Fines July 25, 2016 Federal Fines Increase Dramatically August 1 Read More Construction Jobs Up April 7, 2016 Eye on the Economy: Number of Unfilled Construction Jobs Increasing By Robert Dietz on April 7, 2016 Read More Benefits of Membership November 13, 2015 Ways your membership can save you money!! Read More Construction Safety October 6, 2015 The Fatal Four Read More How Many Subs September 14, 2015 How Many Subcontractors Does it Take to Build the Average Home? Read More Appreciate an Associate September 1, 2015 "September 2015 is Associate Appreciation Month" Read More Why do they buy what they buy? August 17, 2015 What Drives a Buyer to Select a Particular Home? Read More Home Sales are UP July 9, 2015 As the spring turned to summer, the pace of home sales increased nationwide. The rate of new single-family home sales, as estimated by the Census Bureau, improved to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 546,000 in May, the fastest pace in seven years and a 2.2% increase over April. Read More New Lending Rules June 17, 2015 New mortgage lending rules that will take effect on Aug. 1will change the way builders do business. Read More New Lower Down Payments December 9, 2014 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are taking steps to make it easier to save for a new home. Read More U.S. Economy Improving December 8, 2014 So maybe the economy really is rebounding. Read More Hire a Licensed Contractor October 24, 2014 "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." Ben Franklin Read More New Lien Law April 22, 2014 When Governor Phil Bryant signed the SB 2622 recently the legislation immediately became the new lien law for the Mississippi construction Industry. There are numerous changes to the lien law with different provisions for commercial and residential construction. Some of the key points on the lien law are as follows Read More A Premium on Parks April 14, 2014 They will pay more if recreation facilities are near by. In a study by Miller et al., a retiree sample was asked to review 14 features and indicate their importance in the decision to move. The first two in rank order were scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. Read More Flood Insurance Legislation: Over $1 Billion in Savings Due to NAHB's Hard Work April 14, 2014 We told you previously about the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014, recently enacted legislation championed by NAHB that will provide a significant boost to home building and remodeling as well as certainty and financial stability to the National Flood Insurance Program. The numbers are in on the legislation, and NAHB's experts estimate that in 2014, the new law will result in a total of more than $1 billion of housing market activity Read More Get Cash April 10, 2014 Greater Hattiesburg Home Builder members are encouraged to take advantage of the HBAM Member Rebate Program. It is aimed at increasing your bottom line and who doesn’t need that these days? For the minimal effort of informing HBAM about the home construction products you use and when you close on a home or project, you'll be putting money back in your pocket. Read More Asbestos & Mesthelioma January 16, 2014 Mesthelioma is a health issue that many people who worked around asbestos are now facing. Because of its ability to resist heat and corrosion, asbestos has been used in many industries. Many builders used asbestos in the construction of homes and other buildings during the fifty years leading up to the 1970s. Read More Upcoming Events The Greater Hattiesburg Home Builders The Greater Hattiesburg Homebuilder Association, a chapter of the National Association of Home Builders, serves licensed builders, associates of the construction industry, and consumers in Marion, Lamar, Forrest, Covington and Perry counties. Our association focuses on formal builder education (MSBOC licensure and CPB certification), informing builders of market news,and giving builders the tools to respond to prospective legislation through our state counterpart, the Home Builders Association of Mississippi. Membership in our association keeps builders accountable to consumers. The Greater Hattiesburg Home Builders Association is the name consumers trust when they look for a contractor. Contact Information Phone (601) 450-3380 Email admin@hattiesburgbuilders.org Address 629 North Main Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Additional Resources Privacy Policy Refund Policy Pay An Invoice