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Learn the benefits of buying a home by visiting www.LansingBuiltHomes.com. You could qualify for the $8,000 federal tax credit, and the $7,500 MSHDA buyer credit. That’s over $15,000 for a down payment on your new home! Remodel your home and take advantage of Energy Credits of up to 30%! Learn even more by visiting www.LansingBuiltHomes.com.

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New address is: 2937 Atrium Dr., Suite 201,
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GLHB&RA RESOURCES

The Tool Box A monthly e-publication for members of the Greater Lansing Home Builders & Remodelers Association. Interested in finding old articles, for more information visit: Toolbox Archives

Builder Track Local housing start information is compiled conitnuously courtesy of Builder Track. In each issue of the Tool Box members will find stastical analyses of this information.

Housing Starts
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Quarterly Reports:
To purchase a thorough and detailed quarterly report for the entire Lansing Region, Visit: The Builder Track Reports Website.

In The News

Fannie Mae In 1999 Clinton Administration pressured Fannie Mae into a move that they thought would help increase home ownership. More....

MAHB RESOURCES

MAHB Michigan Builder Magazine Members login to MAHB website and get up-to-date about the building industry, and legislative topics on the cutting edge of residential construction. Michigan Builder is for home builders and industry suppliers who want to know about their industry!

Green Built Michigan Green building offers homeowners the opportunity to have a safer, healthier, energy efficient and environmentally friendly residence with the same look and feel of any other superior high-quality constructed home. A green built home is simply a better built home.

MSHDA Downpayment Assistance Program
The Michigan State Housing Authority offers a $7500 downpayment assistance program for income-qualified buyers. The $7500 does not have to be paid back until the home is sold or refinanced. More information is available at the following links:
Income and Sales Price Limits
Program Highlights

NAHB RESOURCES

NAHB Publications the National Association of Home Builders offers a variety of publications to both members, non-members and consumers.

Housing Facts, Figures and Trends A free PDF publication put forth by the National Association of Home Builders. Providing a snapshot of various aspects of the national housing market.

NAHB's Model Green Home Building Guidelines NAHB's voluntary Model Green Home Building Guidelines are designed to be a tool kit for the individual builder looking to engage in green building practices.

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When you log in to www.nahb.org, you get access to over 300 educational courses and networking events, the latest economic and housing data, and entire sections of housing industry information developed just for members! Sign up for NAHB e-newsletters, learn best business practices, access your council and committee information, and more. Over one million people currently visit www.nahb.org each month – it’s time you did too!  If you have any questions, or need help logging in, please call (800) 368-5242 and hit "0" or e-mail your name, company name, state, and phone number to login@nahb.org. We look forward to helping you discover www.nahb.org for yourself!

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

DEQ Department of Environmental Quality strives to enhance the environment and public health.

DLEG Deparment of Labor and Economic Growth

MIOSHA Michigan Occupational Safety Health Administration

 

MSHDA Michigan State Housing Development Authority

State of Michigan The official website for the State of Michigan

City of Lansing The official website for the City of Lansing

State of Michigan Contractors License

Ingham County Road Commission

Ingham County Drain Commission

Eaton County Road Commission

Clinton County Road Commission

Clinton County Drain Commission

As a recognized voice in our industry, our goals are:

  • Enhance the image of the building industry
  • Participate in legislative issues at all levels of government
  • Promote the professionalism of our members
  • Be actively involved in our communities