Industry News
What's New in Our Industry?
The BIA of Central Ohio closely follows news reports, industry trends and community information on behalf of our industry. We are also a trusted source for the media, and are frequently contacted to share our expertise for news stories.
New Website Helps Home Owners, Buyers Protect the American Dream
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has launched a new website, www.ProtectHomeownership.com, to bring attention to the threats to homeownership and inspire the public to take action to protect it.
2012 MCO Open Enrollment Period
Ends on May 25.
The 2012 Open Enrollment period is currently underway and runs from April 30 – May 25, 2012. During this time, Ohio employers will have the choice in who will medically manage their workplace injury claims for the next two years.
NAHB Announces National Green Building Awards Winners
Eleven builders, remodelers and other home building industry professionals were honored yesterday as winners of the National Green Building Awards by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The awards were presented April 30 during the 14th annual National Green Building Conference held in Nashville, Tenn.
Latest Local News - Posted April 9
MORPC, Columbus Commons, Stringtown Road, Orange Township and Canal Winchester
Latest Local News - Posted March 20
Pinnacle, Dublin & Supreme Court favors homeowners
Latest Local News - Posted March 13
Jerome Township Zoning
Latest Local News - Posted March 9
Economic Development Strategy & Development Hearing Postponed
Home Builders Announce Housing Finance System Reform Plan
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced a new comprehensive framework for housing finance system reform that would transition Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to a new mortgage securitization system for single-family and multifamily conventional mortgages.
The Value of NAHB Membership
by Jerry Howard, Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Home Builders
During the recent NAHB board of directors meeting, held at the 2012 International Builders Show in Orlando, Jerry gave an overview of the monies saved by NAHB builder members. If builders can save money, it helps them become more profitable which in turn leads to more homes being built or renovated, giving associates more opportunities to gain business. We talk about the value of advocacy in helping our industry and now we look at the value of membership as it pertains to overall business.This is yet another example of the meaning of the statement "if it affects builders it will affect associates."
