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
Current Reports:
November 2008
December 2008
January 2009
February 2009
March 2009
April 2009
May 2009
June 2009
July 2009
August 2009
September 2009
October 2009
November 2009
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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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
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