President’s Message

As most of us out in the building industry are just now coming up for air from the frenzied summer of Covid-19 building, we have nothing but more of the same to look forward to. The pandemic and virus is still with us and continues to be on the forefront of everyone’s mind. We all continue to benefit from an unusually heated housing market that just seems to keep on going. But, if you are like me and my business, you are gearing up for one my busiest times…Fall. That time when everyone wants to get everything done that they didn’t get done in the Summer and get it done now…before the rains and winter comes upon us. But it is good to take a little break and breathe. I know I had limited time away from work this summer but did get out and enjoy a little bit of lake time with the boat and family. Speaking of getting out I would like to thank all of this year’s Tour of Homes builders and all who visited the homes this year. This year’s Tour was anticipated to be a little different with the effects of Covid and our extra safety guidelines and restrictions. But in the end it was a tremendous success with many beautiful homes and traffic through the homes being just as great as previous years! From all I am hearing from other builders it was a complete success and everyone worked together to keep the homes safe, clean, and keep people distanced.

by Brett Tallan

2020 HBA President

Coming up next is our associations second year of the Tour of Remodeled Homes. Last year was very well received and this year we already have more entries than last. I know I am looking forward to seeing some of these amazing remodels that our members have completed for their customers. If you know of anyone looking to remodel or renovate their homes in the coming year it will be a great resource to meet with builders and see their crafts manship. I encourage you all to get out and see some of the homes and I know all of us down at the HBA are looking forward to another successful year with this event. So here’s to Fall, a continued robust housing economy, and to keeping our heads down and working harder than ever… safe and smart…as we all continue to navigate the building industry, Covid, and all the crazy things happening in this country that affect us all.

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