Wood you look at that! Lumber prices drop TN Builder News | June 23 2021 In this issue Lumber prices drop, but challenges remain HBA members savings with Lowes Buyer's desires: Kitchen & Bath FHA removes student loan calculation NAHB One in 21 Challenge Tennessee Celebrates 225 years of Statehood Get paid back, HBA Member [...]
Shifting workforce, Inflation's impact on interst rates TN Builder News | June 17 2021 In this issue Shifting workforce - workers reevaluate priorities NAHB Contracts on demand What inflation means for interest rates Construction costs raise Home Insurance rates Chattanooga updates zoning to allow density Get paid back, HBA Member rebate reminders Construction Workforce Opportunity: [...]
Pace of building slows as builders wait on materials TN Builder News | June 3, 2021 In this issue The pace of building has slowed? Builder survey: materials shortage is impacting everything and everyone Federal tax policy proposals Increasing lumber tariffs. Really? Housing Industry Advocacy fund - We need your support. HBA Member Savings Reminders [...]
Gov. Lee Pushes Return to Work TN Builder News | May 13, 2021 In this issue Support Home Builder Advocacy Gov. Lee Pushes Return to Work Policy TN Dept. of Labor Cracking Down on False Unemployment Claims Help Us Stay Active and Engaged In order to advocate for our industry, we must maintain engagement with [...]
Legislature adjourns, Material Prices TN Builder News | May 6, 2021 In this issue Tennessee General Assembly adjourns All materials prices are surging + the latest on lumber Federal tax policy proposals US Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen stirs markets with inflation comment, later clarifies Housing Industry Advocacy fund - We need your support. HBA Member [...]
State passes FY22 budget, Legislature winding down TN Builder News | April 29, 2021 A busy week for news. In this issue Tennessee General Assembly Passes Budget Policy Replay: Encourage Local Govs to Invest in Water Infrastructure Strong economic news & low interest rates Investments in housing industry advocacy Pres. Biden's 100 day speech & [...]
Please be aware Theft at Construction Sites With the rise in lumber prices, many active construction sites in Nashville are experiencing an increase in lumber thefts. The Home Builders Association of Tennessee (HBAT) urges neighbors and builders to be aware of lumber theft and report all suspicious activities to the police. To prevent crimes that [...]
Economics of Building TN Builder News | April 23, 2021 2021 has been very busy. A fact you already know. Now that the State Legislative Session is cooling down, we will invest more time in bring you this news roundup. This week's Builder news will focus on recent economic reports on home sales and materials [...]
Record Year for Ole South + Lumber News TN Builder News | March 25, 2021 Homebuilder Gives Back During Pandemic Ole South, founded by native Tennessean John Floyd in 1986, has grown to be the largest privately owned home builder in Tennessee. Headquartered in Murfreesboro, Ole South is recognized among the nation’s Top 100 Home [...]
IBS Next Week + Legislative Preview TN Builder News | January 20, 2021 NAHB is wrapping up the Winter Leadership meeting and is inviting all HBA members to participate in the virtual IBS-X. We are actually pretty interested to see how it works. In this issue General Assembly Outlook Do you know your legislator? [...]
