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The Spokane Home Builders Association is excited to present the 16th annual Fall Festival of Homes! The public can tour show homes virtually at spokanefestivalofhomes.com, or on the Fall Festival of Homes app, starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 25. Each home was filmed using Matterport 3D technology for a smooth and easy click-by-click walkthrough. Guests will also learn more about the builder and their home, and will have the opportunity schedule a private home showing according to social distancing guidelines. As always, the Fall Festival of Homes is free to the public. This year’s virtual show will feature…
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Over the last several weeks we have heard from many builders about permit processing delays in Spokane County. That’s why Spokane Home Builders Association leadership recently sat down with Spokane County Building and Planning Department officials to discuss issues and possible solutions to these delays as well as how to increase communication between the county and the home building industry. As with many in our industry, it appears Spokane County government has been hit with numerous issues all at once. From COVID delay to retirements to an influx of permit applications, turnaround time on permits currently sits at 3-5 weeks. While…
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The Spokane Home Builders Association engages in advocacy in two primary ways. First, through the Government Affairs Committee we support industry-friendly legislation, monitor building, permit, and impact fee activity in various jurisdictions, and keep local government accountable to promote timely and efficient building and planning activity. Second, through the Political Action Committee we recruit, train, and support pro-housing candidates to elected office who will support housing and economic growth. Each year we evaluate candidates running for office to identify and support those who will protect the American dream of home ownership and help provide an economic environment in which a…
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The Spokane Home Builders Association recently joined Avista Utilities in sponsoring the House to Home program, part of the Spokane Talks local online media network. Hosted by former SHBA board member Clyde Haase and current SHBA Government Affairs Director Isaiah Paine, House to Home seeks to bring relevant information and helpful tips for homeowners to help their house feel like a home. This new partnership seeks to establish Spokane Home Builders Association as a trusted resource for our community when it comes to everything related to their home. Each week’s episode will feature an industry expert who will share their…
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