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City 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…

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SBCC Proposed Code Changes

SBCC Proposed Code Changes YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED. SHBA is taking an active role in opposing these code changes, but WE NEED YOUR INPUT TO BE SUCCESSFUL.   The Washington State Building Code Council is on the verge of passing the country’s most stringent and most expensive package of building codes and we must take…

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2022 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…

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Frame Your Future Launch

Frame Your Future Launch SPOKANE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF “FRAME YOUR FUTURE” Industry partners raise $200,000 to support local schools with residential construction trades training Spokane, Wash. August 31, 2022—The Spokane Home Builders Association (SHBA) and The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) will held a joint press conference today (Wednesday 8/31/22) to…

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What is Energy Efficiency? Why Does it Matter?

What is Energy Efficiency? Why Does it Matter? We spoke with an energy efficiency expert for answers There are a lot of buzzwords around energy these days, but simply put, energy efficiency is using less energy to get a job done. And when it comes to our homes, using less energy typically means lower energy…

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Home Prices April 2022

Home Prices April 2022 Spokane County has reached an all time high for their home prices. The cost of a median priced home has increased by 26.3% since the previous March to almost $430,000. These prices have done nothing to change the fact that 8 in 10 families simply cannot afford any of the homes…

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Finance Tips for Young Homeowners

Finance Tips for Young Homeowners As a young person, managing your money the right way is crucial in your financial growth. Ensuring that you’re not spending too much, or too little, on certain things is going to set you and even your current or future family up for success. Whether you live alone, are moving…

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2022 Home and Garden Show

2022 Home and Garden Show The Spokane Home Builders Association is proud to present the Spokane Home & Garden Show happening March 11-13. With a combination of new products and expert advice from the pros, we believe the Spokane Home & Garden Show will inspire you with countless ideas on enhancing your home’s comfort and…

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Final Farewell

Final Farewell It has been my honor to serve as your Government Affairs Director for 2020 and 2021. Although a unique and trying time, we were able to initiate significant advancement for our region and the building industry. In fact, last year’s Association efforts won four Association Excellence Awards from our National Association for the…

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