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planting the right tree in the right place

Trees can provide shade or wind break, reducing energy cost for homeowners. (Photo: Lawcain, Dreamstime)

How to help homeowners plant 100 million trees by 2022

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 Danielle Andrus 24 Views 0 Comments sustainability

Trees can help homeowners reduce their energy costs, according to Kristen Bousquet, program development manager at the Arbor Day Foundation,

Showcases bring a lot of creativity and ideas to the marketplace. (Photo: JUMA Homes)

Community Outreach The Homebuyer

Turn home tours into home sales

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019 Michael Beninati 184 Views 0 Comments real estate, sales and marketing

Home Builders Association chapters throughout the state are wrapping up their annual Parade of Homes showcases.

(Photo: Home Builders Foundation)

Charities and Foundations Community and Philanthropy

HBF’s annual Clubs for a Cause golf tournament raises critical program funds

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019 Amy Hamm 91 Views 0 Comments foundation, giving back

Golfers, volunteers and staff came together at Club at Ravenna for the Home Builders Foundation Annual Clubs for a Cause

Covington Homes helped raise over $940,000 for St. Jude (Photo: Blue Owl Photography for Covington Homes)

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Builder dreams big for cancer research

October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 Danielle Andrus 166 Views 0 Comments cancer research, giving back

A future free of childhood cancer is a big dream. The St. Jude Dream Home giveaway is a novel step

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FirstBank is the presenting sponsor of HBF's ninth annual Blitz Build. (Photo: Home Builders Foundation)

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HBF’s 9th annual Blitz Build

August 21, 2019August 23, 2019 Amy Hamm 139 Views 0 Comments

Each year the Home Builders Foundation gathers together builders, contractors, remodelers, trades and volunteers to execute the Blitz Build.

(Photo: Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime)

Charities and Foundations Community and Philanthropy

After-school architecture program exposes kids to new career paths

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019 Danielle Andrus 254 Views 0 Comments

Although RTA Architects is an architecture firm that focuses on large commercial projects like schools, hospitals and houses of worship,

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Toll Brothers goes big on giving back

July 12, 2019 Danielle Andrus 261 Views 0 Comments

At a dedication ceremony on Thursday, Toll Brothers celebrated the culmination of an extensive project with the Home Builders Foundation.

Guests raised their paddles with enthusiasm and helped HBF raise an estimated $200,000 to fund recipients' home modifications. (Photo: Home Builders Foundation)

Charities and Foundations Community and Philanthropy

HBF event tops 2018 funding success

June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 Danielle Andrus 343 Views 1 Comment giving back

Guests helped HBF raise an estimated $200,000 to fund recipients’ home modifications.

(Photo: Thatsaphon-Saengnarongrat, Dreamstime)

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Clock ticking on top LEED home award noms

May 15, 2019May 15, 2019 Danielle Andrus 345 Views 0 Comments

The U.S. Green Building Council is seeking nominations for its 2018 LEED Homes Awards. The awards recognize projects that stand

Former Olympian Amy Van Dyken will speak at HBF's annual fundraiser in June.

Charities and Foundations Remodel

Former Olympian Amy Van Dyken to headline HBF annual gala

April 16, 2019April 17, 2019 Danielle Andrus 482 Views 0 Comments

Amy Van Dyken, a former Olympic swimmer from Colorado, will speak at the Home Builders Foundation’s Annual Celebration in June.

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