KY3 News: HBA Parade of Homes Offers Something for Everyone

KY3 reported Saturday on the HBA Parade of Homes, open through Sunday, June 28 until 6pm. Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield CEO Matt Morrow was asked for a synopsis of the HBA Parade and the current home building economy.

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KOLR / KSFX: Housing May be on the Rebound Locally

HBA President Rusty MacLachlan and other leaders in the Springfield/Branson area housing industry have encouraging news about the local housing economy. Housing starts, sales, and average home prices have trended upward in recent weeks and months locally. KOLR 10 and KSFX 27 reported on the uptick in their June 18 newscasts. Jennifer Denman reports that consumers have a great opportunity to see some of the finest new homes in the area on the HBA Parade of Homes June 19-21 & June 26-28. Watch the video story by clicking on it below. Or, if you are receiving this post in plain text format, click here to view it directly on SpringfieldHBA.com.

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KY3: Sale prices of homes rise, as do sales, in Springfield area

KY3's Ethan Forhetz reports that the Springfield housing market is showing signs of life and recovery. Both the average sales price and the overall number of closings taking place locally are on the rise. One reason why is the 2009 federal tax credit for first time home buyers. Greater Springfield Board of Realtors President Miles Noennig is interviewed and provides market insight in this story, which originally aired June 5, 2009. Click on the video below to watch. Or, if you are receiving this post in text format, click here to watch the story directly on SpringfieldHBA.com.

HBA Remodelors Council Offers Expert Advice via KY3.com to Consumers

KY3 and the Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield are partnering on KY3's latest "Ask an Expert" offering. This latest venture offers blog-based expert advice from members of the HBA Remodelors Council on all your home improvement projects. HBA Remodelors Council Chair Andy Flint is interviewed by KY3's Cara Restelli in this June 9 TV news story introducing the program. Watch the story by clicking on the video below, or if you are receiving this post in text format, click here to view directly on SpringfieldHBA.com. Want to post a question for HBA remodelors or browse questions and answers already posted? Just click here to check it out.