FEBRUARY EVENTS

• February 1 IBA Legislative Conference & Lunch – Indiana Statehouse – Indianapolis, IN
• February 1 IBA “We’re Surviving & You Can Too” Seminar – Indianapolis, IN
• February 1 IBA “Meet the President” Reception & Office Open House – Indianapolis, IN
• February 2 IBA Board & Committee Meetings – Indianapolis, IN
• February 3 Program / Associates Committee Meeting – HBA Office – 8:30 am
• February 5 Town & Country New Home Tour Participation Deadline
• February 9 HBA Board Meeting – HBA Office – 7:30 am
• February 18 Marketing Committee Meeting – HBA Office – 8:00 am
• February 23 HBA Executive Board Meeting – Cozy Nook / Dupont Road – 7:30 am
• February 23 New Member Breakfast – Cozy Nook / Dupont Road – 8:00 am

MARCH EVENTS

• March 2 Developer/Commissioner Meeting – City County Bldg. Omni Room – 9:00 am
• March 2 HBA Networking at 5 – Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs – 5:00 pm
• March 3 Program / Associates Committee Meeting – HBA Office – 8:30 am
• March 4 Remodelors’ Council Meeting – HBA Office – 7:30 am
• March 8 – 12 IBA Spring Designation Week – Indianapolis, IN
• March 9 HBA Board Meeting – HBA Office – 7:30 am
• March 23 HBA Executive Board Meeting – Cozy Nook / Dupont Road – 7:30 am
• March 23 New Member Breakfast – Cozy Nook / Dupont Road – 8:00 am
• March 25 Marketing Committee Meeting – HBA Office – 8:00 am

February 2010 Impact Newsletter Download (PDF)

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October 2009 Impact Newsletter Download (PDF)

NAHB tax credit video on YouTube.

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BUILDERS: LIST YOUR SALES WITH THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE
Twenty-six percent of builders are seeing signed sales contracts fall though the cracks because appraisals on their homes are coming in below the contract sales price, according to a nationwide survey conducted by NAHB.

The survey showed that nearly 60% of the builders are reporting that inadequate appraisals are causing serious problems in the market, with the biggest problem being comparables of new single-family homes that are too often based on foreclosures and distressed sales.

Of those who are reporting appraisal problems, 54% said that the appraisal amount was actually less than the cost of building the home.

The HBA of Fort Wayne has been contacted by a number of local lenders asking us to please encourage our builders to list new sales on the MLS so that appraisers have comps.

Call the HBA if you have questions.

“Associate of the Month” column – If you are interested in being featured as the “Associate of the Month” and have not been featured in the last three years, please contact the HBA Office to sign up. We will accept companies on a first-come basis. Spots are available for December 2008 thru December 2009. Articles are free of charge and are due by the 10th of the month for the following issue. Call the HBA office if you have questions – 420-2020.

GM OFFER:
It’s a good time to be a NAHB member. Your membership entitles you to a $500 private offer from GM. This private offer is good toward the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles. And with the GM Business Choice Program, business owners receive even more when purchasing or leasing an eligible Chevy or GMC vehicle. This $500 private offer is available through January 4, 2010. To redeem, provide your authorization number to your GM dealer. For authorization number and offer details, visit gmfleet.com/nahb.

The Evidence Is In: Housing Pays for Itself
The Home Builders Association of Fort Wayne (HBA) recently unveiled a housing impact study for the Fort Wayne area that shows housing has a huge economic impact on our community... Read report (PDF)

Allen County Housing Study
Report 1 (PDF) — Report 2 (PDF)