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A Message From FHBA President, Scott McCracken

FHBA News, President's Report, Uncategorized / By Candace Yeager

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Englewood Local, William “Bill” Truex, Installed as 67th President of the Florida Home Builders Association

Conferences, FHBA News, Local HBA, President's Report / By Candace Yeager

The Florida Home Builders Association installed William “Bill” Truex as its 67th President on Saturday, October 6, 2018, during the FHBA Fall Leadership Conference at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida. Truex is President of Truex Preferred Construction in Englewood, Florida. In 1998 as a licensed contractor, and now …

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Recapping FHBA’s Legislative Conference and Reporting Great News from the Florida Building Commission

Conferences, FHBA News, President's Report / By Candace Yeager

As President of the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), I want to say thanks for all whom traveled to Tallahassee and advanced the FHBA legislative agenda. We focused on 6 priority issues: Statute of Repose; Impact Fees; State Assumption of 404 Permitting; Affordable Housing Funding; Construction Defects and Condominium Bulk Buyer Protections. To view a …

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NAHB Preserves Tax Benefits for Small Home Builders and Developers

FHBA News, Legislative, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), President's Report, Regulatory / By Candace Yeager

With over 30 years of experience in home building and land development in Florida and, as a CPA, I have to give a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to NAHB for the tax benefits they were able to obtain and preserve for small home builders and developers in the 2017 Tax Reform Act. Although some might want to …

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Introducing 2018 FHBA President, Greg Matovina

Conferences, FHBA News, President's Report / By Candace Yeager

Thank you, as an FHBA member, for giving me the opportunity to serve as your president this upcoming year. It is truly an honor. To give you a little bit of my history, for over twenty-five years, I have worked in the housing development industry and as a licensed real estate broker and certified public …

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President’s Report: Farewell Message

FHBA News, President's Report / By Candace Yeager

Service in any establishment is the opposite of being a job, a duty, or an obligation. As your president for the past year, I can affirmatively tell you that it has been my distinct honor and pleasure to represent our industry. Together, we faced adversity with Worker’s Compensation Reform and encountered much opposition with the …

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President’s Report: Irma Observations

FHBA News, President's Report / By Candace Yeager

Irma left Florida, and I say good riddance. As if FHBA did not have enough on its platter (readying for Fall Conference, preparing next year’s budget and working with key legislators on our 2018 legislative priorities), Irma left us more work to be done. First, it is worthy to note that FHBA members report the …

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President’s Report: Rebuilding Communities When Disaster Strikes

FHBA News, President's Report / By Candace Yeager

As President of the FHBA, I sincerely hope this morning’s e-mail finds you well following Hurricane Irma. As members of the building industry, we are the go-to’s for rebuilding communities when disaster strikes, yet you are not immune from the perils of a hurricane. We know all too well the importance of helping members first …

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President’s Report: SEBC Is Upon Us

FHBA News, Legislative, President's Report, Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) / By Candace Yeager

The 2017 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) is upon us! This week’s event, taking place at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, FL is shaping up to be a grand event. The expo hall is sold out. Over 3,000 individuals have pre-registered to attend. You can receive all 14 hours of continuing education …

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President’s Report: Take Action Now – Don’t Let Our Priority Be Vetoed

Advocacy, FHBA News, Legislative, President's Report / By Candace Yeager

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 Caps, repealing the automatic sunset of the Condo Bulk Buyer liability issue, Pollution Notification Legislation and others. Right now, we need your help to communicate with Governor Scott the importance …

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