President’s Message

We’re at the halfway point in the year! I hope all of you have seen great growth and continued success. Even though this year is challenging to some, at the same time it has produced a lot of success for others. I can tell you from personal experience that the slower years can create the best opportunity for growth. While some in our industry are pulling back and slowing production, I think it’s a great time to spend more time networking and expanding your sphere. The last few years have been so overwhelming that very few of us have focused on growing our businesses because we were busy keeping up with the demand. Take advantage of any slow times you find to set yourself up for success. One way my company does this is by getting more involved with the HBA and hiring from within the association for current and future projects. This aids in our own growth as well as those within the association.

There are a number of new regulations and laws coming into affect that will allow the industry to do more than we have been able to in the past. The implementation of the new middle housing rules and standards allow those of us who deal more in the single-family housing realm to have more land available to build on and more access to properties that were previously not usable. I encourage all builders or sub contractors to explore these options and to take advantage of the classes offered by the HBA to educate yourself on these new regulations.

Be on the lookout for emails from the HBA in regards to the current legislative session. We may need you to respond to calls to action in

by Oleg Foksha 2023 HBA President

regards to some potential laws coming forth that may be detrimental or beneficial to us as an industry. Please keep an eye out, use your voice and participate when you find an opportunity.

As far as the local Salem market is concerned, we’re seeing more housing units being sold as well as more buyers entering the market. I’m hoping this is a good sign of what we can expect moving into summer and fall. I anticipate that this will result in more new residential starts to create more momentum and benefit all of us.

I know we like to capitalize on the good weather conditions when summer comes around but I hope you’re able to find ample time to spend with your family and friends in the sun!

Sincerely,

Oleg Foksha

Celebrate Excellence at the 2023 Tour of Homes, July 15th – 23rd

The HBA’s 2023 Tour of Homes, presented by NW Natural, opens Saturday, July 15th and runs through Sunday, July 23rd. We hope that you’ll make plans to visit the Tour homes and see the remarkable craftsmanship and innovation of fellow HBA members and celebrate the exceptional work that has gone into building these homes.

With 16 entries ranging in price from $337,340 to nearly $2 million, this year’s Tour of Homes showcases everything from entry-level to luxury. The Tour features eight entries in Salem, eight in Dallas, one in Monmouth and one in Jefferson. Unique to this year’s Tour is an entry featuring bare subdivision lots in a new development that didn’t have a finished home available for display.

Thousands of area consumers are drawn to the Tour of Homes every year, and while most are there to see and be inspired by the latest in new construction, many prospective new home buyers are there to purchase or talk to custom builders about having a home built for them.

The Tour of Homes wouldn’t take place without the support of our long standing and committed sponsors, and so we are tremendously thankful to NW Natural for their Presenting Sponsorship, along with Supporting Sponsors Cherry City Interiors, Hear No Evil, HomeSmart Realty Group and The Fixture Gallery.

Join us and marvel at the brilliant blend of architectural styles, designs and innovations that truly celebrate diversity in home pricing and design. Don’t miss the chance to explore and be inspired by these striking residences at the HBA’s 2023 Tour of Homes.