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The Official Magazine of the Greater Houston Builders Association March 2011|Volume 24|Number 3
FEATURES 6 President’s Message: Get Involved What's in it for you? 8 Government Affairs Update: Legislative Session Update 10 GHBA Celebrates 70 Years at Extravaganza 2011 14 Kitchen & Bath Trends for 2011
The 82nd Legislative Session promises to be a challenging one, with the budget deficit and redistricting at the top of the hot-button list.
At 70 years young, GHBA presented "Of the Year" awards to the association's most influential members and welcomed a new president and board of directors.
National Kitchen & Bath Association designers reveal the direction that kitchen and bath styles will take this year.
16 Tax Tips for the Construction Industry
The flurry of recent tax legislation and the lingering effects of the economic downturn make this tax planning environment one of the most challenging in recent memory. Contractors need to do what they can to manage their tax burdens and leverage new tax incentives.
18 Million Dollar Circle Awards
The Sales & Marketing Council recognized top sales professionals at the Million Dollar Circle Awards in February. See the full list of honorees here.
20 "Take a Minute" for HomeAid Houston News
HomeAid Houston recognized for three outstanding projects. 22 Realtors Corner: "Top 5 Myths About Buyer's Agents
24 Benefit Homes Update 41 Builders' Toolbin
This elegant Huntwood Cabinets kitchen features stacked wall cabinets, glass doors, rich raised panel doors, classic crown moldings, and a prominent island with built-in wine cubbies.
For more 2011 kitchen and bath trends, see page 14.
PHOTO CREDIT: ALAN BISSON
Departments 6 President’s Message 8 Government Affairs 11 HOME-PAC Roster 26 People & Projects 28 Education Calendar 32 New Members & Renewals 34 New Member Profiles 36 Montgomery County Division 36 MultiFamily Council 37 Associate Council 38 Bay Area Builders Association 39 Custom Builders Council 40 Remodelors Council 42 Sales & Marketing Council 42 Housing Activity Survey 44 CEO's Final Thought 44 Sustaining Associate Members 47 Calendar of Events
In the current market, builders must approach agents with fresh eyes and effective marketing tactics.
Newmark Homes is set to build Woodhaven Plan for the 2011 Benefit Homes Project. FDIC hotline lets builders voice concerns on credit availability. Call today!
Greater Houston Builders Association Mission To provide advocacy, education, and meaningful services to benefit its members and the housing industry.
www.ghba.org
9511 West Sam Houston Pkwy North, Houston, TX 77064 (281) 970-8970 phone; (281) 970-8971 fax
Upcoming Events 17 Purchasing Manager Speed Selling 23 HomeAid Houston Golf Tourney 25 Product Expo 30 Associate Co. Spring Golf Tourney 34 New Home & Remodeling Show
Photo Album 10 70th Anniversary Extravaganza 18 Million Dollar Circle Awards 41 Remodelors Council Networking
Advertising/Editorial Information: Contact Brittany Feldmann at (832) 215-7232 or
bfeldmann@ghba.org. Houston Builder encourages members to submit articles for publication. Articles should relate to members and to the homebuilding industry. For questions or to submit a letter to the editor, email
bfeldmann@ghba.org.
GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE | HOUSTON BUILDER | MARCH 2011 3
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