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Election Results: Day 1
Election Results: Day 1 The first batch of returns are in. For the most part our Pro-Housing candidates are down but within striking distance with between 20,000 – 30,000 ballots left to count. We have always expected these races to be close. In the Mayor’s race, Mayor Woodward is down by about 1,600 votes. We expect…
Read MoreDon’t Get Scammed: Find a Qualified Contractor
Don’t Get Scammed: Find a Qualified Contractor There are thousands of legitimate, ethical contractors in business around the country. Unfortunately, there are also scam artists looking to cheat you out of your money who pose as legitimate contractors. These “fly-by-night” operators often show up in communities impacted by natural disasters to try to scam distressed…
Read MoreMember Resource: How Home Builders Can Help Their Communities Rebuild After a Disaster
Member Resource: How Home Builders Can Help Their Communities Rebuild After a Disaster Destructive fires have recently wreaked havoc on communities throughout the county and families are left picking up the pieces of their homes—and lives. Because of the widespread destruction, there’s often far more demand for repair work than local remodelers can handle for…
Read MoreRebuilding and Repairing Your Home After a Natural Disaster
Rebuilding and Repairing Your Home After a Natural Disaster As the Medical Lake and Elk communities begins the recovery after the devastating effects of the Gray and Oregon Road fires, local home builders are warning residents to be aware of scammers that may pose as legitimate contractors. The Spokane Home Builders Association encourages all residents…
Read MoreSpokane Home Builders Association Awards Region’s Best Builders and Remodelers
Spokane Home Builders Association Awards Region’s Best Builders and Remodelers Annual Fall Festival of Homes and Building Excellence Awards Celebrate Local Builders The Spokane Home Builders Association (SHBA) is proud to recognize the best of the best in new home construction and the challenging field of remodeling. SHBA members are award-winning professionals who take pride…
Read MoreSpokane County Awards $1 Million to Frame Your Future, SHBA’s Workforce Development Program
Spokane County Awards $1 Million to Frame Your Future, SHBA’s Workforce Development Program Funds will enhance workforce development initiatives combating Spokane’s housing crisis On Oct. 25, the Spokane Home Builders Association’s (SHBA) Frame Your Future program was awarded $1 million to enhance its workforce development programs. Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to…
Read MoreVote for Defenders of Housing by November 8
Vote for Defenders of Housing by November 8 When it comes to elections, our objective is clear: support candidates that are pro-housing and pro-business. Today, eight out of 10 families can’t afford to buy a home in the Spokane area. That’s the number one reason we’ve endorsed defenders of housing for the November election. …
Read MoreCity of Spokane Redistricting Board Seeks Feedback on Four Proposed Maps
City of Spokane Redistricting Board Seeks Feedback on Four Proposed Maps Spokane—The City of Spokane Redistricting Board (“Board”) is seeking input from the public on four proposed maps updating City Council Districts based on 2020 Census data. The proposed maps can be found at https://my.spokanecity.org/bcc/boards/city-council-districting-board/. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in the…
Read More2022 Fall Festival of Homes
2022 Fall Festival of Homes It’s back! The Fall Festival of Homes presents Spokane’s finest residential design. Now in its 18th year, the Fall Festival of Homes has featured nearly 500 homes. It is the largest new–home construction showcase in the Inland Northwest. The Spokane Home Builders Association and Fred’s Appliance are proud to present…
Read MoreSpokane’s Soaring Home Prices
Spokane’s Soaring Home Prices When we look at home costs we focus on land, labor and lumber. Right now, all are in short supply causing a dramatically higher home price. With home prices in Spokane up 21% from this time last year, supply and demand is not the full story. We are in a housing…
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