The Naples Area Board of Realtors held its annual Night of Honors celebration in early April. The highest honor — Realtor of the Year —...
Archive for month: May 2017
19.052017January 8, 2019
Florida’s Hurricane Fund Remains Strong Heading Into Season
By Candace YeagerIn FHBA News
The Florida fund that helps private insurers pay out claims after a hurricane continues to be in strong shape ahead of storm season. Estimates prepared...
12.052017January 8, 2019
President’s Report: Take Action Now – Don’t Let Our Priority Be Vetoed
As you have probably heard by now, the FHBA enjoyed a very successful 2017 Legislative Session. More details will follow on successes with Estoppel Fee...
12.052017January 8, 2019
FHBA Mourns the Passing of Executive Vice President Gail Kavanagh
By Candace YeagerIn FHBA News, Local HBA
Gail (Bosinoff) Kavanagh, 74, died May 4, 2017 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Gail was born in Waltham, MA and moved to Boca Raton in...
12.052017January 8, 2019
Tesla’s Solar Shingles Are Now Available for Pre-Order
By Candace YeagerIn FHBA News
Tesla opened online pre-ordering for its rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system Wednesday following a tweet early that morning from Tesla CEO Elon Musk that caused industry...
12.052017January 8, 2019
Team Daytona Beach: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Daytona State College
By Candace YeagerIn FHBA News
For the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2017, Team Daytona Beach presents the BEACH (Building Efficient, Affordable, and Comfortable Homes) House. The BEACH House...
11.052017January 8, 2019
BPI Certifications Provide Florida Home Builders with an Affordable Path for Blower Door Code Compliance
By Candace YeagerIn FHBA News
The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) has obtained a set of non-binding interpretations from the Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF) allowing individuals certified by...
08.052017January 8, 2019
RCMA Supports OSHA During National Safety Stand-Down
By Candace YeagerIn FHBA News
To increase awareness of construction fatalities caused by falls from elevation, the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) recognizes and supports the Occupational Safety and Health...
07.052017January 8, 2019
The Bottom Line: 2017 Legislative Session Summary
Late Friday evening, the Florida Legislature completed most if its business passing individual bills. Later today, both the House and Senate will convene to pass...
05.052017January 8, 2019
NAHB Urges EPA to Reevaluate Cost-Benefit Analysis of RRP Rule
Former NAHB Remodelers Chairman Bob Hanbury, CGR, a remodeler from Newington, Conn., Tuesday asked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider the costs of complying...
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