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The General Assembly got underway this week…and we have several bills we’re tracking, supporting, and opposing.

This General Assembly session, our legislative agenda is one that will help expand quality, affordable housing in Virginia.

On Jan. 28, HBAV will host a ceremony to install Hans Klinger, HHHunt, as our President for 2025. We also will be installing new members of our 2025 Executive Board. The ceremony and dinner reception will be held at the Omni Richmond Hotel, starting at 6 p.m. 

Generous support from members drove a record-breaking total of $37,970 for the HBAV Education Foundation – and significantly exceeded our $30,000 goal. The campaign generated gifts from 46 donors. The campaign kicked off with a pair of $5,000 matching gifts from Justin Boyle and Doug Bennett. A third $5,000 matching gift announced by HBAV Insurance…

Whether you’re a homebuilder looking to stay ahead of the curve or just seeking fresh inspiration, the 2024 Design Trends panel, featuring four esteemed members of the Virginia design community, takes a look at current kitchen, bath, and whole-home trends and opines on what we might see in the near future.

The Home Builders Association of Virginia (HBAV) is happy to announce two key updates to its team as part of its continued commitment to supporting members and promoting a thriving home building industry in Virginia.

As your voice into state government, HBAV has been preparing for the upcoming 2025 Virginia General Assembly session since last spring. Chaired by Daniel Jones of East West Communities, the HBAV Legislative Committee received 32 legislative proposals for consideration from members and local home builder associations.

Housing was a central issue in this year’s presidential and congressional elections. With nearly one million Virginians struggling to afford rent or mortgage payments, candidates from both parties promoted plans to increase housing supply, reduce costs, and cut regulatory barriers.   On election day, the Wall Street Journal touted the National Association of Home Builders priorities…

The Virginia Board for Contractors has opened public comment on two regulatory actions. General Regulatory Reduction Initiative Details: Proposes amendments to the Board for Contractor Regulations (18VAC50-22) to update and clarify rules, align with current agency practices and Virginia law, and remove unnecessary requirements. Key changes include revisions to license classifications and specialty definitions, fee…