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Building a Stronger Future: Our New Mission Statement

June 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Building a Stronger Future: Our New Mission Statement

At the Spokane Home Builders Association, we know that strong homes create strong communities. That’s why we’re rolling out a renewed mission that puts our focus where it matters most. Our commitment is simple but powerful: Promote Building. Protect Housing. Elevate Communities. Promote Building Building isn’t just about putting up houses-it’s about creating jobs, strengthening our local economy, and making sure Spokane continues to thrive. We’re here to educate the public and elected leaders about why homebuilding matters. When we support builders, we support families, businesses, and the future of our region. Protect Housing Owning a home is part of…

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SHBA Remodelers Council Announces 2025 Excellence in Remodeling Award Winners

May 29, 2025 | Comments Off on SHBA Remodelers Council Announces 2025 Excellence in Remodeling Award Winners

The Spokane Home Builders Association (SHBA) Remodelers Council proudly announced the winners of the 2025 Excellence in Remodeling Awards, celebrating the region’s most outstanding residential remodeling projects and the skilled professionals who brought them to life. This year’s awards showcased innovation, craftsmanship, and quality across a wide range of categories, from custom kitchens to whole-home renovations and unique get-away rooms. Each project was judged by industry experts for design, functionality, creativity, and value. 2025 Excellence in Remodeling Award Winners Kitchen $45,001 – $75,000 Wright Brothers Sunrooms Kitchen Over $140,001 Parsons Construction Entire House Under $200,000 Greater American Construction Entire House Over…

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Primary Election Update

August 14, 2024 | Comments Off on Primary Election Update

With virtually all of the ballots counted in Spokane, the head-to-head contests are set for November’s showdown. Let’s take a look at some key races: Governor It’s Bob Ferguson (D) with 45.2% vs Dave Reichert (R) at 27.4% to decide who redecorates the Governor’s mansion for the first time in quite a while. The next highest vote-getters were Semi Bird (R) at 10.62% and Mark Mullet (D) with 5.87% of the vote. In a heavily Democrat-leaning state, Ferguson likely repeats his Primary win in November. 5th Congressional District Former Defender of Housing award winner Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) also retired…

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City Council’s Housing Ban Defies Mayor’s ‘All of the Above’ Housing Proclamation

July 17, 2024 | Comments Off on City Council’s Housing Ban Defies Mayor’s ‘All of the Above’ Housing Proclamation

In her 2024 State of the City address, Mayor Lisa Brown stated, “We just simply have to build more housing supply at all levels. This is the number one challenge facing our future quality of life in our community.” As local experts in home building and land use policy, the Spokane Home Builders Association and its members could not agree more. That’s why it is disappointing to see the Spokane City Council pass a housing ban as their first major housing-related vote after the Mayor’s public declaration.   In order to pass this ordinance, the proposers claim that an emergency…

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