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Building a Stronger Future: Our New Mission Statement
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…
Read MoreSHBA Remodelers Council Announces 2025 Excellence in Remodeling Award Winners
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…
Read MorePrimary Election Update
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…
Read MoreCity Council’s Housing Ban Defies Mayor’s ‘All of the Above’ Housing Proclamation
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…
Read More2024 Spokane County Elections
2024 Spokane County Elections Wondering who will appear on your ballot this August? Last week, all candidates seeking elected office were required to file with the county elections department. This year brought more action than normal, beginning with the retirement of Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers. In total, 11 candidates filed for the now open congressional…
Read MoreBuilding Dreams: Another Successful FYF Construction Camp Empowers Tomorrow’s Trades Workers
Building Dreams: Another Successful FYF Construction Camp Empowers Tomorrow’s Trades Workers This past Saturday our 4th Annual FYF Construction Camp helped frame the future for high school students interested in a career in the trades. Nearly 30 students and close to 40 volunteers constructed 5 garden sheds in the sun, wind and rain. Guided by…
Read MoreSpokane Home Builders Announces Major Donation to Support Wildfire Recovery
Spokane Home Builders Announces Major Donation to Support Wildfire Recovery SHBA partners with Hayden Homes, NAHB to raise money to help those who lost homes in Gray and Oregon Road fires In case you missed it, SHBA, in partnership with Hayden Homes held a press conference on Jan. 10 at the Ruby River Hotel to announce and present a $77,400 gift to…
Read MoreUpdate on SHBA “Tiny Getaway” Workforce Development Projects!
Update on SHBA “Tiny Getaway” Workforce Development Projects! The SHBA Frame Your Future program is excited that the “Tiny Getaway” structure being built in Wellpinit with students from the Spokane Tribe of Indians is nearing completion! We are extremely grateful to Condron Homes and Kelley Construction for stepping forward over the holidays to add some final touches to…
Read MoreCelebrating Remodeling Excellence
Celebrating Remodeling Excellence The Excellence in Remodeling awards night was an evening designed to recognize the exceptional remodeling projects completed by the remodelers in our Association. Projects were submitted by 7 talented remodelers. Each project was judged on aesthetics, special or unique design solutions, quality workmanship, use of appropriate building materials, budgetary consideration and how…
Read MoreElection 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…
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