Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady; What Does This Mean for Housing?

The Federal Reserve ended its two-day meeting of its policymaking committee by announcing it would hold short-term interest rates steady and signaling that it will carefully evaluate future economic conditions before considering another rate hike. NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz provides the following analysis of the Fed’s decision and how it could affect the housing market […]

February 2019 Associate Spotlight – Twin Rivers Insurance

The HBCA is proud to announce the 2019 Parade of Homes™ Signature Sponsor, Twin Rivers Insurance. If you are looking to insure the things that matter most, Twin Rivers Insurance has been a member for 4 years and supports the building industry and Brevard. They are a full service insurance agency that offers affordable coverage […]

February 2019 Builder Spotlight – DiPrima Homes

HBCA longtime member DiPrima Custom Homes will be featured as the 2019 Parade of Homes™ Showcase Home. Pictured to the left is one of DiPrima’s newest models, the Villa Lucca Grande in St. Andrews Manor. Join us March 16-24 to view this new community of luxury custom homes, conveniently located off the Pineda Extension, between […]

Existing Home Sales Down Sharply in December

Total existing home sales fell 6.4% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.99 million in December, according to the latest figures by the National Association of Realtors. Sales are at their lowest level since November 2015 and down 10.3% from a year ago (5.56 million in December 2017). Total existing home sales include single-family homes, townhomes, […]

How are Jurisdictions Spending Your Impact Fees?

Have you ever wondered if the impact fees your company is paying to various jurisdictions are going toward their intended purpose? Interestingly, they often are not. Over the last 30 years, the Development Planning & Financing Group Inc. (DPFG) has been working with NAHB, HBAs and various home building companies in reviewing, critiquing, and determining […]

December 2018 Associate Spotlight – Accent Outdoor Lighting

Doing business for the past 15 years, Accent Outdoor Lighting creates outdoor lighting at its finest. President Justin VanderVeen uses his professional experience in LED and low voltage landscape lighting to transform your home or business into a truly unique property. VanderVeen rejoined the HBCA of Brevard in September 2018 in hopes to share his […]

December 2018 Builder Spotlight – A&E Custom Homes

Andy Bader and Ed Montanez, owners of A&E Custom Homes, joined the HBCA of Brevard in 2015 to support the building industry and connect with other like minded professionals. Establishing A & E Custom Homes in 2008, Andy and Ed have stood by their belief that the best way to ensure the highest level of […]