News from the Maryland State Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders
The HBAWM will bring the latest news from the MSBA and NAHB to keep its membership and the general public informed about today's important issues.
About the MSBA
Maryland State Builders Association, chartered in 1964, is a statewide affiliation of local builder associations whose members include builders, remodelers, developers, and related businesses. They are dedicated to promoting and influencing state legislation and regulations that will provide a suitable environment to ensure the vitality of the building industry, and result in a benefit for its members as well as the citizens of the State of Maryland.
About the NAHB
The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington-based trade association representing more than 235,000 members involved in residential building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing, and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. Known as "the voice of the housing industry," NAHB is affiliated with more than 800 state and local home builders associations around the country. NAHB's builder members will construct 80 percent of the more than 1.45 million new housing united projected for 2007.
Latest News
GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPORT RELEASED
MSBA recently released the 2007 General Assembly
Report. This 45-page report summarizes the passing of only a few
bills during the session although many were introduced. If you wish to view it
in its entirety, please click this link -
2007
General Assembly Report
CREDIT TALKING POINTS FROM THE NAHB
In response to the growing financial fears regarding today's home
buying market, the NAHB has released a Credit Talking Points report.
If you wish to view it in its entirety, please click this link:
Credit Talking
Points
VACANCY RATES IN GOVERNMENT DATABASES
This article/report gives a clear description of vacancies for sales
vs. for rent comparisons all across the United States. See how
Maryland compares to the rest of the country.
Vacancy Rates Report
