Loreto Homes featured in Building Arkansas Magazine

Thomas Dixon and Greg Fuller of Loreto Homes were featured in the Spring 2011 issue of Building Arkansas Magazine. To read the full article, click on the photos below.

May Newsletter

Casino Night

Casino Night was held at Aloft Hotel in Rogers on Monday, April 11th. 

Attendees played Blackjack, Roulette, and Craps while enjoying catering by Crabby's and drinks from Aloft's w xyz bar. 

Thank you to everyone who attended and donated items for the silent auction!

For more pictures, visit www.facebook.com/nwahomebuilders 

April Newsletter

Advanced Copy of LegCon Grassroots Alert

***This is an advanced copy of the legislative alert that will go out to the full NAHB membership tomorrow***

CALL TO ACTION FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011!!!

CAN'T COME TO WASHINGTON FOR THE LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE?
YOU CAN STILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

CALL YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 AND EXPRESS TO THEM THE IMPORTANCE OF A HOUSING RECOVERY IN ORDER FOR THE NATIONAL ECONOMY TO MOVE FORWARD!

On Wednesday, March 16, 2011, many of you will come to Washington, DC, for the 2011 Legislative Conference to meet with your federal legislators on Capitol Hill. For those of you who cannot make the trip to Washington, we still need your help to magnify the message your fellow builders will deliver next week. Please call your federal lawmakers on Wednesday with a simple message: the fledgling economic recovery will continue to struggle unless legislators address the housing sector.

In order for the housing industry to fully recover from its woes and become the preeminent economic engine it once was, Congress needs to act. One of the major problems facing the industry today is the lack of credit for AD&C loans. Without liquidity in the AD&C loan market, the industry will remain stagnant. Another problem is the threat of changing and/or eliminating housing tax incentives. Changes to tax preferences, such as the Mortgage Interest Deduction (MID) or Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), will amount to nothing more than a tax increase on young home buyers, retirees, and renters. Finally, the presence of a viable secondary mortgage market backed by the federal government is integral for the housing industry to regain its footing.

Click here for the full 2011 Legislative Conference Issues Booklet that being distributed to Members of Congress.

It is imperative that you place your call on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, so we can deliver a powerful, unified message to Capitol Hill.

CALL TO ACTION

Please take a moment to call the NAHB Legislative Hotline, at 1-866-924-NAHB (6242), and get connected, free-of-charge, to Capitol Hill.

1. When you call the NAHB Legislative Hotline, you will hear a brief message outlining the message we need to deliver to Capitol Hill.

2. You will be asked to enter your zip code, and then you will be connected to your lawmaker's office. Important: Please stay on the line between calls as the system works to patch you through to each of your senators' and representative's offices.

3. Inform them that you are calling on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders.

4. Tell your legislators to...

· Devise a legislative fix to free up construction lending.
· Protect the current housing tax incentives.
· Support a vibrant, federally-backed secondary mortgage market that preserves liquidity for home buyers.

Please email any questions or feedback to builderlink@nahb.org.

Thank you for your help on this effort!

2011 HOME SHOW - FEBRUARY 18, 19 & 20

The Northwest Arkansas Home Builders Association's 2011 Home Show will be held Friday, February 18th through Sunday, February 20th at the Springdale Holiday Inn Convention Center. With over 100 vendors, the show will offer new, money-saving ideas that visitors can utilize in their own homes and gardens. February is the perfect time to plan your spring home improvement projects, and the best place to find innovative ideas is the 2011 Home Show!

Come meet Dan Faires, finalist and fan favorite from season five of HGTV's Design Star! The Springdale native will be appearing at the Grand Opening on Friday, February 18th at 11:30 a.m., and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Dan's new web show on HGTV, "DanMade," launched in January. Dan's show is perfect for do-it-yourselfers looking for creative ways to decorate their home.

Presented by the Northwest Arkansas Home Builders Association and sponsors Arkansas Western Gas Company and Stock Building Supply, the 2011 Home Show is a three-day event that will showcase terrific ideas, unparalleled expert advice, top-quality products and first-rate services for home improvement projects. The 2011 Home Show provides an opportunity to shop, compare, save and get expert advice on hundreds of quality products and services for home remodeling, redecorating, landscaping and fine home living.

A portion of ticket proceeds will go to CASA of Northwest Arkansas. The mission of CASA is to speak for the best interest of abused and neglected children in court. They promote and support quality volunteer representation for children to provide each child a safe nurturing home. For more information about CASA, visit www.nwacasa.org.

Show hours are Friday, noon to 8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. The grand opening ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Bring your NWA Premier Boat & Sport Expo ticket stub for $1 off admission. On the back of every ticket, Cherokee Casino & Hotel in West Siloam Springs has given a $20 Rewards Play and ½ price buffet coupon. For more information about the event, visit www.nwabuilders.com or call Lane at (479)751-6688.

We would like to thank the following sponsors: Presenting Sponsors Arkansas Western Gas Company and Stock Building Supply; Silver Sponsors Arkansas Democrat Gazette, AY Magazine, Cherokee Casino & Hotel, and WACO Title; Exhibitor Party Sponsors Capital Structures, Carnahan-White, and Celebrate Arkansas Magazine; Exhibitor Lounge Sponsor ABC Central Block & Equipment Company; and Aisle Sponsors Pine Creek Lumber, Foster Insulation, Sun City Solar Energy, Lenders Title Company, LATCO Structural Components, Capital Structures, Elite Title Company, and askthehba.com.

2011 NWA Home Show

2011 NWA Home Show