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2.   <title>Oklahoma Home Builders Association Blog</title>
3.   <link>https://www.okhba.org/</link>
4.   <lastBuildDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 06:15:36 -0500</lastBuildDate>
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7. <title><![CDATA[Ryan Martinez Becomes Executive VP of OkHBA]]></title>
8. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/ryan-martinez-becomes-executive-vp-of-okhba]]></link>
9.  
10. <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo , Home Builder News]]></category>
12. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/ryan-martinez-becomes-executive-vp-of-okhba</guid>
13. <description><![CDATA[Please help us welcome Ryan Martinez as the new Executive Vice President of the Oklahoma Home Builde...]]></description>
14. </item>
16. <item>
17. <title><![CDATA[Slight Decline in Rates Helps New Home Sales to Edge Higher in February]]></title>
18. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/slight-decline-in-rates-helps-new-home-sales-to-edge-higher-in-february]]></link>
19.  
20. <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
21. <category><![CDATA[ Economy , Home Builder News]]></category>
22. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/slight-decline-in-rates-helps-new-home-sales-to-edge-higher-in-february</guid>
23. <description><![CDATA[The article below was written by Dr. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist at the National Home Builders Ass...]]></description>
24. </item>
26. <item>
27. <title><![CDATA[Cost and Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on Markets]]></title>
28. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/cost-and-tariff-uncertainty-weighs-on-markets]]></link>
29.  
30. <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
31. <category><![CDATA[ Economy]]></category>
32. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/cost-and-tariff-uncertainty-weighs-on-markets</guid>
33. <description><![CDATA[The article below was written by Dr. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist at the National Home Builders Ass...]]></description>
34. </item>
36. <item>
37. <title><![CDATA[Crosswinds for Housing at Start of 2025]]></title>
38. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/crosswinds-for-housing-at-start-of-2025]]></link>
39.  
40. <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
41. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Economy]]></category>
42. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/crosswinds-for-housing-at-start-of-2025</guid>
43. <description><![CDATA[The article below was written by Dr. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist at the National Home Builders Ass...]]></description>
44. </item>
46. <item>
47. <title><![CDATA[A New Year with Familiar Interest Rates]]></title>
48. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/a-new-year-with-familiar-interest-rates]]></link>
49.  
50. <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
51. <category><![CDATA[ Economy]]></category>
52. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/a-new-year-with-familiar-interest-rates</guid>
53. <description><![CDATA[The article below was written by Dr. Robert Dietz, National Home Builders Association Chief Economis...]]></description>
54. </item>
56. <item>
57. <title><![CDATA[Post-Election Confidence and Inflation Risks Rise as 2024 Ends]]></title>
58. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/post-election-confidence-and-inflation-risks-rise-as-2024-ends]]></link>
59.  
60. <pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
61. <category><![CDATA[ Economy]]></category>
62. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/post-election-confidence-and-inflation-risks-rise-as-2024-ends</guid>
63. <description><![CDATA[The article below was written by Dr. Robert Dietz, National Home Builders Association Chief Economis...]]></description>
64. </item>
66. <item>
67. <title><![CDATA[A Summit for Everyone]]></title>
68. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/a-summit-for-everyone]]></link>
69.  
70. <pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
71. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo , OK Building Summit]]></category>
72. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/a-summit-for-everyone</guid>
73. <description><![CDATA[Every year it is a privilege of the Oklahoma Home Builders Aassociation to hold the annual OK Buildi...]]></description>
74. </item>
76. <item>
77. <title><![CDATA[Housing Sees Early Effects of Lower Rates]]></title>
78. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/housing-sees-early-effects-of-lower-rates]]></link>
79.  
80. <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
81. <category><![CDATA[ Economy , Home Builder News]]></category>
82. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/housing-sees-early-effects-of-lower-rates</guid>
83. <description><![CDATA[The article below was written by Dr. Robert Dietz, National Home Builders Association Chief Economis...]]></description>
84. </item>
86. <item>
87. <title><![CDATA[Waiting for Fed Interest Rate Cuts]]></title>
88. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/waiting-for-fed-interest-rate-cuts]]></link>
89.  
90. <pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
91. <category><![CDATA[ Economy , Home Builder News]]></category>
92. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/waiting-for-fed-interest-rate-cuts</guid>
93. <description><![CDATA[The article below was written by Dr. Robert Dietz, National Home Builders Association Chief Economis...]]></description>
94. </item>
96. <item>
97. <title><![CDATA[Spring 2024 Board of Directors Meeting Overview]]></title>
98. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/spring-2024-board-of-directors-meeting-overview]]></link>
99.  
100. <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
101. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
102. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/spring-2024-board-of-directors-meeting-overview</guid>
103. <description><![CDATA[The OkHBA held its Spring Board of Directors meeting last week. Among the many items of business, th...]]></description>
104. </item>
106. <item>
107. <title><![CDATA[Single-Family Home Building Set for Gains in 2024]]></title>
108. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/single-family-home-building-set-for-gains-in-2024]]></link>
109.  
110. <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
111. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Economy]]></category>
112. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/single-family-home-building-set-for-gains-in-2024</guid>
113. <description><![CDATA[The article below is from the National Association of Home Builder's "Eye on the Economy".
114. Despite ...]]></description>
115. </item>
117. <item>
118. <title><![CDATA[Solid Economic Data Indicate a Promising Outlook for Housing]]></title>
119. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/solid-economic-data-indicate-a-promising-outlook-for-housing]]></link>
120.  
121. <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
122. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Economy]]></category>
123. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/solid-economic-data-indicate-a-promising-outlook-for-housing</guid>
124. <description><![CDATA[The following article was written by Robert Dietz, Chief Economist at the National Association of ...]]></description>
125. </item>
127. <item>
128. <title><![CDATA[A Business New Years Resolution]]></title>
129. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/a-business-new-years-resolution]]></link>
130.  
131. <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
132. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
133. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/a-business-new-years-resolution</guid>
134. <description><![CDATA[Now that its a new year, and we all survived 2023, many of us have sat down to create New Years...]]></description>
135. </item>
137. <item>
138. <title><![CDATA[Legislators Study Oklahoma Housing Shortage]]></title>
139. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislators-study-oklahoma-housing-shortage]]></link>
140.  
141. <pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
142. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Legislative Update , Home Builder News]]></category>
143. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislators-study-oklahoma-housing-shortage</guid>
144. <description><![CDATA[This article was taken from the The Journal Record.
145.  
146. OKLAHOMA CITY  Legislators on Tuesday rece...]]></description>
147. </item>
149. <item>
150. <title><![CDATA[3 Ways Home Builders Can Deliver a Personalized Experience for Home Buyers]]></title>
151. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/3-ways-home-builders-can-deliver-a-personalized-experience-for-home-buyers]]></link>
152.  
153. <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
154. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Consumers]]></category>
155. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/3-ways-home-builders-can-deliver-a-personalized-experience-for-home-buyers</guid>
156. <description><![CDATA[This is an article taken from The National Association of Home Builders website. To view the full ar...]]></description>
157. </item>
159. <item>
160. <title><![CDATA[How Design Trends are Shifting to Adapt to Post-COVID Life]]></title>
161. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/how-design-trends-are-shifting-to-adapt-to-post-covid-life]]></link>
162.  
163. <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
164. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
165. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/how-design-trends-are-shifting-to-adapt-to-post-covid-life</guid>
166. <description><![CDATA[ 
167.  
168.  This article is excerpted from Construction Utopia, an SGC Horizon publication. To read th...]]></description>
169. </item>
171. <item>
172. <title><![CDATA[Biden Joins the Lumber Trade Wars]]></title>
173. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/biden-joins-the-lumber-trade-wars]]></link>
174.  
175. <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
176. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
177. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/biden-joins-the-lumber-trade-wars</guid>
178. <description><![CDATA[By The Editorial Board
179.  
180. Nov. 29, 2021 6:34 pm ET
181.  
182.  
183.  
184. PHOTO: STEPHANIE STRASBURG/BLOOMBERG NEWS
185. ...]]></description>
186. </item>
188. <item>
189. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Condemns Commerce Action to Double Tariffs on Canadian Lumber]]></title>
190. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-condemns-commerce-action-to-double-tariffs-on-canadian-lumber]]></link>
191.  
192. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
193. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
194. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-condemns-commerce-action-to-double-tariffs-on-canadian-lumber</guid>
195. <description><![CDATA[In a blow to housing affordability and a move strongly opposed by NAHB, the Commerce Department toda...]]></description>
196. </item>
198. <item>
199. <title><![CDATA[Building Materials Prices Climbing at Record Year-To-Date Pace]]></title>
200. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/building-materials-prices-climbing-at-record-year-to-date-pace]]></link>
201.  
202. <pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
203. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
204. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/building-materials-prices-climbing-at-record-year-to-date-pace</guid>
205. <description><![CDATA[Prices paid for goods used in residential construction ex-energy rose 0.2% in July after climbing 3....]]></description>
206. </item>
208. <item>
209. <title><![CDATA[White House Summit on Building Materials]]></title>
210. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/white-house-summit-on-building-materials]]></link>
211.  
212. <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
213. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
214. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/white-house-summit-on-building-materials</guid>
215. <description><![CDATA[From:   Chuck Fowke, NAHB Chairman
216.  
217. I am pleased to report that NAHBs tireless efforts to en...]]></description>
218. </item>
220. <item>
221. <title><![CDATA[New Home Sales Fall in June as Supply-Chain Challenges Remain]]></title>
222. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-home-sales-fall-in-june-as-supply-chain-challenges-remain]]></link>
223.  
224. <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
225. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
226. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-home-sales-fall-in-june-as-supply-chain-challenges-remain</guid>
227. <description><![CDATA[Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 6.6% in June to a 676,000 seasonally adjusted ann...]]></description>
228. </item>
230. <item>
231. <title><![CDATA[The Lumber and Chip Shortages Have the Same Root Cause: Underinvestment]]></title>
232. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-lumber-and-chip-shortages-have-the-same-root-cause-underinvestment]]></link>
233.  
234. <pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
235. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
236. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-lumber-and-chip-shortages-have-the-same-root-cause-underinvestment</guid>
237. <description><![CDATA[Perhaps no manufactured good is less technologically sophisticated than a 2×4, while none is more c...]]></description>
238. </item>
240. <item>
241. <title><![CDATA[Building with Natural Gas in Multi-Family Developments]]></title>
242. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/building-with-natural-gas-in-multi-family-developments]]></link>
243.  
244. <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
245. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
246. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/building-with-natural-gas-in-multi-family-developments</guid>
247. <description><![CDATA[This webinar has been postponed
248.  
249.  
250.  
251.  
252. ...]]></description>
253. </item>
255. <item>
256. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Home Builders Association names new officers]]></title>
257. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-home-builders-association-names-new-officers]]></link>
258.  
259. <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
260. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
261. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-home-builders-association-names-new-officers</guid>
262. <description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Home Builders Association has selected Jim Schuff, co-owner of Vesta Homes, as 2021...]]></description>
263. </item>
265. <item>
266. <title><![CDATA[Lumber Prices on the Rise  Again]]></title>
267. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/lumber-prices-on-the-rise--again]]></link>
268.  
269. <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
270. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
271. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/lumber-prices-on-the-rise--again</guid>
272. <description><![CDATA[After drifting lower from mid-September to mid-November, lumber prices are on the rise again...]]></description>
273. </item>
275. <item>
276. <title><![CDATA[Dont Miss Registration Discounts and Exciting New Opportunities in IBSx Virtual Experience]]></title>
277. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/dont-miss-registration-discounts-and-exciting-new-opportunities-in-ibsx-virtual-experience]]></link>
278.  
279. <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
280. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
281. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/dont-miss-registration-discounts-and-exciting-new-opportunities-in-ibsx-virtual-experience</guid>
282. <description><![CDATA[Registration is open for IBSx, the new International Builders Show® virtual experience from ...]]></description>
283. </item>
285. <item>
286. <title><![CDATA[3 Design Trends to Fall in Love With]]></title>
287. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/3-design-trends-to-fall-in-love-with]]></link>
288.  
289. <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
290. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
291. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/3-design-trends-to-fall-in-love-with</guid>
292. <description><![CDATA[Trends in design are inevitable. Some stay for a while, and others just last for a season or two. Du...]]></description>
293. </item>
295. <item>
296. <title><![CDATA[Suburban Housing: Increased Trend or Permanent Shift?]]></title>
297. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/suburban-housing-increased-trend-or-permanent-shift]]></link>
298.  
299. <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
300. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
301. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/suburban-housing-increased-trend-or-permanent-shift</guid>
302. <description><![CDATA[In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, certain patterns and trends have begun to emerge in the housin...]]></description>
303. </item>
305. <item>
306. <title><![CDATA[Younger generations want to become homeowners  Heres how the housing industry can help]]></title>
307. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/younger-generations-want-to-become-homeowners--heres-how-the-housing-industry-can-help]]></link>
308.  
309. <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
310. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
311. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/younger-generations-want-to-become-homeowners--heres-how-the-housing-industry-can-help</guid>
312. <description><![CDATA[By Content Solutions Team
313.  
314. Despite what many believe, Gen Z and Millennials do want to become ...]]></description>
315. </item>
317. <item>
318. <title><![CDATA[Ideal Homes names Shoemaker president]]></title>
319. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/ideal-homes-names-shoemaker-president]]></link>
320.  
321. <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
322. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
323. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/ideal-homes-names-shoemaker-president</guid>
324. <description><![CDATA[Steve Shoemaker, new president of Ideal Homes of Norman. [PHOTO PROVIDED]
325.  
326. NORMAN  Ideal H...]]></description>
327. </item>
329. <item>
330. <title><![CDATA[Made in Oklahoma - Malarkey Roofs New Home Builders Association]]></title>
331. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/made-in-oklahoma---malarkey-roofs-new-home-builders-association]]></link>
332.  
333. <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
334. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
335. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/made-in-oklahoma---malarkey-roofs-new-home-builders-association</guid>
336. <description><![CDATA[...]]></description>
337. </item>
339. <item>
340. <title><![CDATA[The Perfect House]]></title>
341. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-perfect-house]]></link>
342.  
343. <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
344. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
345. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-perfect-house</guid>
346. <description><![CDATA[Only a developer as seasoned as David Yost could pull this off
347.  
348.  
349. Richard Mize
350.  
351.  
352.  
353.  
354. Li...]]></description>
355. </item>
357. <item>
358. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Seeks White House Action on Soaring Lumber Prices]]></title>
359. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-seeks-white-house-action-on-soaring-lumber-prices]]></link>
360.  
361. <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
362. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
363. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-seeks-white-house-action-on-soaring-lumber-prices</guid>
364. <description><![CDATA[NAHB sent a letter to President Trump expressing the housing industrys growing concern and se...]]></description>
365. </item>
367. <item>
368. <title><![CDATA[DOLESE BROS. CO. WINS NATIONAL STONE, SAND & GRAVEL ASSOCIATION SAFETY AWARDS AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ACROSS OKLAHOMA]]></title>
369. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/dolese-bros-co-wins-national-stone-sand--gravel-association-safety-awards-at-multiple-locations-across-oklahoma]]></link>
370.  
371. <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
372. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
373. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/dolese-bros-co-wins-national-stone-sand--gravel-association-safety-awards-at-multiple-locations-across-oklahoma</guid>
374. <description><![CDATA[The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) has awarded multiple Dolese Bros. Co. ...]]></description>
375. </item>
377. <item>
378. <title><![CDATA[How Stringent Design Regulations Restrict Housing Affordability and Choice]]></title>
379. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/how-stringent-design-regulations-restrict-housing-affordability-and-choice]]></link>
380.  
381. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
382. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
383. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/how-stringent-design-regulations-restrict-housing-affordability-and-choice</guid>
384. <description><![CDATA[Housing affordability has long been at the forefront of housing policy and attention. It...]]></description>
385. </item>
387. <item>
388. <title><![CDATA[NAHB and Hanley Wood Announce New Partnership]]></title>
389. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-and-hanley-wood-announce-new-partnership]]></link>
390.  
391. <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
392. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
393. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-and-hanley-wood-announce-new-partnership</guid>
394. <description><![CDATA[Hanley Wood/Meyers Research and NAHB today announced that BUILDER will cease to be the official ...]]></description>
395. </item>
397. <item>
398. <title><![CDATA[Norman overhauls building permit system]]></title>
399. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/norman-overhauls-building-permit-system]]></link>
400.  
401. <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
402. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
403. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/norman-overhauls-building-permit-system</guid>
404. <description><![CDATA[By: Chip Minty The Journal Record
405.  
406.  
407.  
408. NORMAN  Builders and contractors have maligned the cit...]]></description>
409. </item>
411. <item>
412. <title><![CDATA[Jump in mortgage applications for home purchases shows buyers are back]]></title>
413. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/jump-in-mortgage-applications-for-home-purchases-shows-buyers-are-back]]></link>
414.  
415. <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
416. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
417. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/jump-in-mortgage-applications-for-home-purchases-shows-buyers-are-back</guid>
418. <description><![CDATA[By Kathleen Howley
419.  
420. Purchase apps last week were 6.7% higher than a year ago, MBA says
421.  
422. Applica...]]></description>
423. </item>
425. <item>
426. <title><![CDATA[Cities blocked from imposing aesthetic design standards under new law]]></title>
427. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/cities-blocked-from-imposing-aesthetic-design-standards-under-new-law]]></link>
428.  
429. <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
430. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
431. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/cities-blocked-from-imposing-aesthetic-design-standards-under-new-law</guid>
432. <description><![CDATA[By: Janice Francis-Smith, The Journal Record
433.  
434. OKLAHOMA CITY  After a coordinated effort by a ha...]]></description>
435. </item>
437. <item>
438. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma home sales healthy despite pandemic]]></title>
439. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-home-sales-healthy-despite-pandemic]]></link>
440.  
441. <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
442. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
443. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-home-sales-healthy-despite-pandemic</guid>
444. <description><![CDATA[By: Sonya Colberg, The Journal Record
445.  
446.  
447.  
448. Oklahoma City houses are priced at an average of $197,0...]]></description>
449. </item>
451. <item>
452. <title><![CDATA[CAUTION  Trouble Ahead? by Kent Carter]]></title>
453. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/blog.php?vpostid=1061]]></link>
454.  
455. <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
456. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
457. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/blog.php?vpostid=1061</guid>
458. <description><![CDATA[CAUTION  Trouble Ahead?
459.  
460. The Pandemic surrounding us has sent shock waves into the lives of...]]></description>
461. </item>
463. <item>
464. <title><![CDATA[What a strange time we live in by Joe Robson]]></title>
465. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/what-a-strange-time-we-live-in-by-joe-robson]]></link>
466.  
467. <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
468. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
469. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/what-a-strange-time-we-live-in-by-joe-robson</guid>
470. <description><![CDATA[What a strange time we live in.  How can a bug from a bat in China shut down the world?  Every...]]></description>
471. </item>
473. <item>
474. <title><![CDATA[How to Keep Buyer Traffic Flowing Despite COVID-19]]></title>
475. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/how-to-keep-buyer-traffic-flowing-despite-covid-19]]></link>
476.  
477. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
478. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
479. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/how-to-keep-buyer-traffic-flowing-despite-covid-19</guid>
480. <description><![CDATA[With prospective buyer traffic severely diminished in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, home...]]></description>
481. </item>
483. <item>
484. <title><![CDATA[REALTORS SERVE UP TIPS FOR VIRTUAL SHOWINGS]]></title>
485. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/realtors-serve-up-tips-for-virtual-showings]]></link>
486.  
487. <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
488. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
489. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/realtors-serve-up-tips-for-virtual-showings</guid>
490. <description><![CDATA[Learn three key tips to help your business pivot to a virtual experience, remain effective, and ke...]]></description>
491. </item>
493. <item>
494. <title><![CDATA[DHS Designates Residential Construction as Essential Infrastructure Business]]></title>
495. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/dhs-designates-residential-construction-as-essential-infrastructure-business]]></link>
496.  
497. <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
498. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
499. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/dhs-designates-residential-construction-as-essential-infrastructure-business</guid>
500. <description><![CDATA[In a critical win for NAHB and the residential construction sector, the Department of Homeland S...]]></description>
501. </item>
503. <item>
504. <title><![CDATA[Guidance on preparing workplaces for a pandemic]]></title>
505. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/guidance-on-preparing-workplaces-for-a-pandemic]]></link>
506.  
507. <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
508. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
509. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/guidance-on-preparing-workplaces-for-a-pandemic</guid>
510. <description><![CDATA[Introduction 
511.  
512. In the event of a pandemic, employers have a key role in protecting the safety and...]]></description>
513. </item>
515. <item>
516. <title><![CDATA[DOLESE BROS. CO. WINS COMMUNITY CHAMPION AWARD]]></title>
517. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/dolese-bros-co-wins-community-champion-award]]></link>
518.  
519. <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
520. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
521. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/dolese-bros-co-wins-community-champion-award</guid>
522. <description><![CDATA[Aggregate Producers Annual Event Recognized by Oklahoma Asphalt Pavement Association
523.  
524. Doles...]]></description>
525. </item>
527. <item>
528. <title><![CDATA[Builders building building]]></title>
529. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builders-building-building]]></link>
530.  
531. <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
532. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
533. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builders-building-building</guid>
534. <description><![CDATA[Oklahoma Home Builders Association to start new headquarters
535.  
536.  
537. By Richard Mize
538. Real estate edito...]]></description>
539. </item>
541. <item>
542. <title><![CDATA[Journal Record: Strong Foundation: Legacy of Dolese Bros. Co. set in Oklahoma stone]]></title>
543. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/strong-foundation-legacy-of-dolese-bros-co-set-in-oklahoma-stone]]></link>
544.  
545. <pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
546. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
547. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/strong-foundation-legacy-of-dolese-bros-co-set-in-oklahoma-stone</guid>
548. <description><![CDATA[Strong Foundation: Legacy of Dolese Bros. Co. set in Oklahoma stone!
549.  
550. By: Steve Metzer The Journal...]]></description>
551. </item>
553. <item>
554. <title><![CDATA[$1,000 Makes a Big Difference in Housing Affordability]]></title>
555. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/1000-makes-a-big-difference-in-housing-affordability]]></link>
556.  
557. <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
558. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
559. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/1000-makes-a-big-difference-in-housing-affordability</guid>
560. <description><![CDATA[A small uptick in home prices or mortgage rates can have a big impact on housing affordability.
561. ...]]></description>
562. </item>
564. <item>
565. <title><![CDATA[Millennials Will Dominate the Mortgage Market in 2020]]></title>
566. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/millennials-will-dominate-the-mortgage-market-in-2020]]></link>
567.  
568. <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
569. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
570. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/millennials-will-dominate-the-mortgage-market-in-2020</guid>
571. <description><![CDATA[Markets in the South and West will experience the highest housing activity in 2020, as more ...]]></description>
572. </item>
574. <item>
575. <title><![CDATA[Millennials are looking forward to buying a home, but feel overwhelmed by the process]]></title>
576. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/millennials-are-looking-forward-to-buying-a-home-but-feel-overwhelmed-by-the-process]]></link>
577.  
578. <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
579. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
580. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/millennials-are-looking-forward-to-buying-a-home-but-feel-overwhelmed-by-the-process</guid>
581. <description><![CDATA[Millennials are buying homes. This much is known. But, despite the much-discussed generation making ...]]></description>
582. </item>
584. <item>
585. <title><![CDATA[The most popular features in real estate listings]]></title>
586. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-most-popular-features-in-real-estate-listings]]></link>
587.  
588. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
589. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
590. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-most-popular-features-in-real-estate-listings</guid>
591. <description><![CDATA[The top three were the same for all homes priced under $5 million
592.  
593. Point2 Homes, a real estate lis...]]></description>
594. </item>
596. <item>
597. <title><![CDATA[DOLESE BROS. CO. ACQUIRES STANDARD MATERIAL GROUP ASSETS]]></title>
598. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/dolese-bros-co-acquires-standard-material-group-assets]]></link>
599.  
600. <pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
601. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
602. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/dolese-bros-co-acquires-standard-material-group-assets</guid>
603. <description><![CDATA[On Friday, Dec. 13, Dolese Bros. Co. acquired Standard Material Group assets including the land, b...]]></description>
604. </item>
606. <item>
607. <title><![CDATA[Christmas at Ryal School]]></title>
608. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/christmas-at-ryal-school]]></link>
609.  
610. <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
611. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
612. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/christmas-at-ryal-school</guid>
613. <description><![CDATA[This story shows the impact that Tulsa HBA has on the students from Ryal School each year!
614.  
615.  
616. ...]]></description>
617. </item>
619. <item>
620. <title><![CDATA[Become a 2020 IBS Young Professional Vlogger]]></title>
621. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/become-a-2020-ibs-young-professional-vlogger]]></link>
622.  
623. <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
624. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
625. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/become-a-2020-ibs-young-professional-vlogger</guid>
626. <description><![CDATA[The NAHB International Builders Show® is looking for two video bloggers  or vloggers  to...]]></description>
627. </item>
629. <item>
630. <title><![CDATA[Home for the Holidays: How to Talk to Your Family about Housing]]></title>
631. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/home-for-the-holidays-how-to-talk-to-your-family-about-housing]]></link>
632.  
633. <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
634. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
635. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/home-for-the-holidays-how-to-talk-to-your-family-about-housing</guid>
636. <description><![CDATA[Youre home for the holidays. The halls are decked with boughs of holly. Dads drinking eggnog, ...]]></description>
637. </item>
639. <item>
640. <title><![CDATA[Alternative ed students receive holiday gifts]]></title>
641. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/alternative-ed-students-receive-holiday-gifts]]></link>
642.  
643. <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
644. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
645. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/alternative-ed-students-receive-holiday-gifts</guid>
646. <description><![CDATA[The Moore Home Builders Association purchased clothing, hats, socks, jackets, sweat shirts and s...]]></description>
647. </item>
649. <item>
650. <title><![CDATA[Millennials continue to outpace older generations in homebuying]]></title>
651. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/millennials-continue-to-outpace-older-generations-in-homebuying]]></link>
652.  
653. <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
654. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
655. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/millennials-continue-to-outpace-older-generations-in-homebuying</guid>
656. <description><![CDATA[Millennials are moving more, spending more and buying more
657.  
658. Continuing a trend that stretches bac...]]></description>
659. </item>
661. <item>
662. <title><![CDATA[Top Bathroom Features Among Millennial Home Buyers]]></title>
663. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/top-bathroom-features-among-millennial-home-buyers]]></link>
664.  
665. <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
666. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
667. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/top-bathroom-features-among-millennial-home-buyers</guid>
668. <description><![CDATA[More than three out of four millennial home buyers (76%) say that their most wanted bathroom feature...]]></description>
669. </item>
671. <item>
672. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Home Builders Association talks to KFOR about cities across the state starting to regulate products that are used to build new homes.]]></title>
673. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-home-builders-association-talks-to-kfor-about-cities-across-the-state-starting-to-regulate-products-that-are-used-to-build-new-homes]]></link>
674.  
675. <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
676. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
677. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-home-builders-association-talks-to-kfor-about-cities-across-the-state-starting-to-regulate-products-that-are-used-to-build-new-homes</guid>
678. <description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Home Builders Association says small towns are cracking down...]]></description>
679. </item>
681. <item>
682. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Home Builders Association discusses labor shortage with The Oklahoma News Report]]></title>
683. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-home-builders-association-discusses-labor-shortage-with-the-oklahoma-news-report]]></link>
684.  
685. <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
686. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
687. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-home-builders-association-discusses-labor-shortage-with-the-oklahoma-news-report</guid>
688. <description><![CDATA[Construction is booming in Oklahoma, creating demand for well educated workers in the field.
689.  
690. ...]]></description>
691. </item>
693. <item>
694. <title><![CDATA[Congratulations to Jorie Helms for being selected as a NextGen Under 30 winner!]]></title>
695. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/congratulations-to-jorie-helms-for-being-selected-as-a-nextgen-under-30-winner]]></link>
696.  
697. <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
698. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
699. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/congratulations-to-jorie-helms-for-being-selected-as-a-nextgen-under-30-winner</guid>
700. <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Jorie Helms, Director of Communications and Outreach, for being selected as ...]]></description>
701. </item>
703. <item>
704. <title><![CDATA[Millennial Home Preferences vs. Other Generations]]></title>
705. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/millennial-home-preferences-vs-other-generations]]></link>
706.  
707. <pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
708. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
709. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/millennial-home-preferences-vs-other-generations</guid>
710. <description><![CDATA[A recent study by NAHB reveals that millennials have a much stronger desire for certain bathroom fea...]]></description>
711. </item>
713. <item>
714. <title><![CDATA[Top 10 Features Millennials Want  and Dont Want]]></title>
715. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/top-10-features-millennials-want--and-dont-want]]></link>
716.  
717. <pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
718. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
719. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/top-10-features-millennials-want--and-dont-want</guid>
720. <description><![CDATA[At least four out of five millennial buyers prefer laundry rooms, hardwood front exteriors, patios a...]]></description>
721. </item>
723. <item>
724. <title><![CDATA[DOLESE BROS. CO. HONORED WITH PRESTIGIOUS TRAFFIC SAFETY AWARD]]></title>
725. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/dolese-bros-co-honored-with-prestigious-traffic-safety-award]]></link>
726.  
727. <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
728. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
729. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/dolese-bros-co-honored-with-prestigious-traffic-safety-award</guid>
730. <description><![CDATA[ 
731.  
732. OKLAHOMA CITY (July 31, 2019)  Oklahoma City-based Dolese Bros. Co. was recently recognize...]]></description>
733. </item>
735. <item>
736. <title><![CDATA[Why Boomers May Be Looking Local for Retirement]]></title>
737. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/why-boomers-may-be-looking-local-for-retirement]]></link>
738.  
739. <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
740. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
741. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/why-boomers-may-be-looking-local-for-retirement</guid>
742. <description><![CDATA[More baby boomers continue to work past the age of 65, but many are still looking toward re...]]></description>
743. </item>
745. <item>
746. <title><![CDATA[How to Communicate Across Generations in the Digital World]]></title>
747. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/how-to-communicate-across-generations-in-the-digital-world]]></link>
748.  
749. <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
750. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
751. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/how-to-communicate-across-generations-in-the-digital-world</guid>
752. <description><![CDATA[Netiquette  etiquette for the digital world  is where common courtesy meets the Internet. ...]]></description>
753. </item>
755. <item>
756. <title><![CDATA[FIVE REASONS WHY YOUR WEBSITE DOESN'T GENERATE LEADS]]></title>
757. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/five-reasons-why-your-website-doesnt-generate-leads]]></link>
758.  
759. <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
760. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
761. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/five-reasons-why-your-website-doesnt-generate-leads</guid>
762. <description><![CDATA[Marketing strategist and BUILDER blogger Donna Campanelli says there are many ways to improve lead...]]></description>
763. </item>
765. <item>
766. <title><![CDATA[Construction for an Aging Population: The Influence of Shifting Demographics]]></title>
767. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/construction-for-an-aging-population-the-influence-of-shifting-demographics]]></link>
768.  
769. <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
770. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
771. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/construction-for-an-aging-population-the-influence-of-shifting-demographics</guid>
772. <description><![CDATA[Construction for an Aging Population: The Influence of Shifting Demographics
773.  
774. Senior citizens are ...]]></description>
775. </item>
777. <item>
778. <title><![CDATA[OKC makes national list of most affordable ZIP codes]]></title>
779. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/okc-makes-national-list-of-most-affordable-zip-codes]]></link>
780.  
781. <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
782. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
783. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/okc-makes-national-list-of-most-affordable-zip-codes</guid>
784. <description><![CDATA[Finding an affordable home to buy should be easier than discovering buried treasure. But for many ho...]]></description>
785. </item>
787. <item>
788. <title><![CDATA[Join OkHBA in welcoming BASCO's new EO]]></title>
789. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/join-okhba-in-welcoming-bascos-new-eo]]></link>
790.  
791. <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
792. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
793. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/join-okhba-in-welcoming-bascos-new-eo</guid>
794. <description><![CDATA[The Builders Association of South Central Oklahoma has named Stephen Koranda executive officer.
795. ...]]></description>
796. </item>
798. <item>
799. <title><![CDATA[After decades of pushing bachelors degrees, U.S. needs more tradespeople]]></title>
800. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/after-decades-of-pushing-bachelors-degrees-us-needs-more-tradespeople]]></link>
801.  
802. <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
803. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
804. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/after-decades-of-pushing-bachelors-degrees-us-needs-more-tradespeople</guid>
805. <description><![CDATA[FONTANA, Calif.  At a steel factory dwarfed by the adjacent Auto Club Speedway, Fernando Espa...]]></description>
806. </item>
808. <item>
809. <title><![CDATA[We need your help in Texas]]></title>
810. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/we-need-your-help-in-texas]]></link>
811.  
812. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
813. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
814. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/we-need-your-help-in-texas</guid>
815. <description><![CDATA[...]]></description>
816. </item>
818. <item>
819. <title><![CDATA[OKC-area home sales increase in 2018]]></title>
820. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/okc-area-home-sales-increase-in-2018]]></link>
821.  
822. <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
823. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
824. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/okc-area-home-sales-increase-in-2018</guid>
825. <description><![CDATA[OKC-area home sales increase in 2018 By: Molly M. Fleming The Journal Record " March 4, 2019
826.  
827.  
828.  
829. ...]]></description>
830. </item>
832. <item>
833. <title><![CDATA[Dolese Delivers its Heart for the Hungry in the Fight Against Hunger $20,000 Matching Donation at Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma]]></title>
834. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/dolese-delivers-its-heart-for-the-hungry-in-the-fight-against-hunger-20000-matching-donation-at-community-food-bank-of-eastern-oklahoma]]></link>
835.  
836. <pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
837. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
838. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/dolese-delivers-its-heart-for-the-hungry-in-the-fight-against-hunger-20000-matching-donation-at-community-food-bank-of-eastern-oklahoma</guid>
839. <description><![CDATA[ 
840.  
841.  
842.  
843. February is Heart for the Hungry month at the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and ...]]></description>
844. </item>
846. <item>
847. <title><![CDATA[For Generation Z, the value of a construction career is a no-brainer]]></title>
848. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/for-generation-z-the-value-of-a-construction-career-is-a-no-brainer]]></link>
849.  
850. <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
851. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
852. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/for-generation-z-the-value-of-a-construction-career-is-a-no-brainer</guid>
853. <description><![CDATA[Trades training is an attractive alternative to student loans for frugal Gen Zers, who seek financia...]]></description>
854. </item>
856. <item>
857. <title><![CDATA[How new technology can help construction finance professionals]]></title>
858. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/how-new-technology-can-help-construction-finance-professionals]]></link>
859.  
860. <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
861. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
862. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/how-new-technology-can-help-construction-finance-professionals</guid>
863. <description><![CDATA[Historically, the construction industry has been one of the slowest to adopt new technology, lag...]]></description>
864. </item>
866. <item>
867. <title><![CDATA[Millennial women outpacing their male counterparts in home sales]]></title>
868. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/millennial-women-outpacing-their-male-counterparts-in-home-sales]]></link>
869.  
870. <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
871. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
872. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/millennial-women-outpacing-their-male-counterparts-in-home-sales</guid>
873. <description><![CDATA[The housing market is projected to heat up in 2019, and new data from Realtor.com indicates this...]]></description>
874. </item>
876. <item>
877. <title><![CDATA[Message from Randy Noel]]></title>
878. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/message-from-randy-noel]]></link>
879.  
880. <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
881. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
882. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/message-from-randy-noel</guid>
883. <description><![CDATA[NAHB Chairman Randy Noel recently shared the following message with members:
884.  
885.  
886.  
887.  
888.  
889.  
890. As we say ...]]></description>
891. </item>
893. <item>
894. <title><![CDATA[Home Builders Recognized for Lobbying Clout]]></title>
895. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/home-builders-recognized-for-lobbying-clout]]></link>
896.  
897. <pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
898. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
899. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/home-builders-recognized-for-lobbying-clout</guid>
900. <description><![CDATA[The select few on the list have demonstrated their ability to wield influence and deliver res...]]></description>
901. </item>
903. <item>
904. <title><![CDATA[Cracking the Medicare Code]]></title>
905. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/cracking-the-medicare-code]]></link>
906.  
907. <pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
908. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
909. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/cracking-the-medicare-code</guid>
910. <description><![CDATA[What You Need to Know Before Signing Up for Medical Coverage
911.  
912. A Publication of Trust Company of Ok...]]></description>
913. </item>
915. <item>
916. <title><![CDATA[December is usually the slowest month for home sales, but that might not be the case this year]]></title>
917. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/december-is-usually-the-slowest-month-for-home-sales-but-that-might-not-be-the-case-this-year]]></link>
918.  
919. <pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
920. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News]]></category>
921. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/december-is-usually-the-slowest-month-for-home-sales-but-that-might-not-be-the-case-this-year</guid>
922. <description><![CDATA[December is usually the slowest month for the housing market, but this season is not so ...]]></description>
923. </item>
925. <item>
926. <title><![CDATA[NEW Certified Professional Builder website is HERE!]]></title>
927. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-certified-professional-builder-website-is-here]]></link>
928.  
929. <pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
930. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
931. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-certified-professional-builder-website-is-here</guid>
932. <description><![CDATA[It's here! The new CPB page is up and active. Check it out! CPBOK.org
933.  
934.  
935. ...]]></description>
936. </item>
938. <item>
939. <title><![CDATA[Labor Shortages are Raising Home Prices]]></title>
940. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/labor-shortages-are-raising-home-prices]]></link>
941.  
942. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
943. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
944. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/labor-shortages-are-raising-home-prices</guid>
945. <description><![CDATA[Last month, NAHBNow recounted the record share of single-family builders reporting shortages of lab...]]></description>
946. </item>
948. <item>
949. <title><![CDATA[President Blackburn talks with SWOKHBA members after General Meeting]]></title>
950. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/president-blackburn-talks-with-swokhba-members-after-general-meeting]]></link>
951.  
952. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
953. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
954. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/president-blackburn-talks-with-swokhba-members-after-general-meeting</guid>
955. <description><![CDATA[...]]></description>
956. </item>
958. <item>
959. <title><![CDATA[New Trade Deal Could Open Door for Future Lumber Talks]]></title>
960. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-trade-deal-could-open-door-for-future-lumber-talks]]></link>
961.  
962. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
963. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
964. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-trade-deal-could-open-door-for-future-lumber-talks</guid>
965. <description><![CDATA[The new trade deal between the U.S., Canada and Mexico that will replace the North American ...]]></description>
966. </item>
968. <item>
969. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma State Home Builders Association lauded for voluntary builder upgrades]]></title>
970. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/blog.php?vpostid=1013]]></link>
971.  
972. <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
973. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
974. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/blog.php?vpostid=1013</guid>
975. <description><![CDATA[Jim Campbell, of Jim Campbell Homes, left, and Mike Means, executive vice president of the Oklah...]]></description>
976. </item>
978. <item>
979. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA awarded Association Excellence Award]]></title>
980. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-awarded-association-excellence-award]]></link>
981.  
982. <pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
983. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
984. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-awarded-association-excellence-award</guid>
985. <description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma State Home Builders Association (OSHBA) recently received an Award of Excellenc...]]></description>
986. </item>
988. <item>
989. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA leaders meet with Governor Mary Fallin]]></title>
990. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-leaders-meet-with-governor-mary-fallin]]></link>
991.  
992. <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
993. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
994. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-leaders-meet-with-governor-mary-fallin</guid>
995. <description><![CDATA[                               left to right - Dan Reeves, Governor Mary Fallin,...]]></description>
996. </item>
998. <item>
999. <title><![CDATA[OSHA Releases Silica Standard FAQ for Construction]]></title>
1000. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/osha-releases-silica-standard-faq-for-construction]]></link>
1001.  
1002. <pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1003. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1004. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/osha-releases-silica-standard-faq-for-construction</guid>
1005. <description><![CDATA[The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Monday released a set of 53 frequently asked q...]]></description>
1006. </item>
1008. <item>
1009. <title><![CDATA[Recruit During the Fall Drive - Win a Trip to Napa]]></title>
1010. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/recruit-during-the-fall-drive---win-a-trip-to-napa]]></link>
1011.  
1012. <pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1013. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1014. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/recruit-during-the-fall-drive---win-a-trip-to-napa</guid>
1015. <description><![CDATA[As the official NAHB membership sponsor, Signature Kitchen Suite is offering an all-inclusive trip t...]]></description>
1016. </item>
1018. <item>
1019. <title><![CDATA[Increasing costs could curb home building]]></title>
1020. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/increasing-costs-could-curb-home-building]]></link>
1021.  
1022. <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1023. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1024. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/increasing-costs-could-curb-home-building</guid>
1025. <description><![CDATA[BY RICHARD MIZE
1026. Real Estate Editor rmize@oklahoman.com
1027.  
1028.  
1029.  
1030. Dan Reeves of Landmark Fine Homes in...]]></description>
1031. </item>
1033. <item>
1034. <title><![CDATA[Election Results Positive to Builders]]></title>
1035. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/election-results-positive-to-builders]]></link>
1036.  
1037. <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1038. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1039. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/election-results-positive-to-builders</guid>
1040. <description><![CDATA[The headline may seem a bit ironic, if you are thinking about the passage of SQ 788, the medical mar...]]></description>
1041. </item>
1043. <item>
1044. <title><![CDATA[High-Paying Trade Jobs Sit Empty, While High School Grads Line Up For University]]></title>
1045. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/high-paying-trade-jobs-sit-empty-while-high-school-grads-line-up-for-university]]></link>
1046.  
1047. <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1048. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1049. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/high-paying-trade-jobs-sit-empty-while-high-school-grads-line-up-for-university</guid>
1050. <description><![CDATA[Garret Morgan (center) is training as an ironworker near Seattle and already has a job that pays...]]></description>
1051. </item>
1053. <item>
1054. <title><![CDATA[Staying Small Yields Big Results for Tulsa Remodeler]]></title>
1055. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/staying-small-yields-big-results-for-tulsa-remodeler]]></link>
1056.  
1057. <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1058. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1059. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/staying-small-yields-big-results-for-tulsa-remodeler</guid>
1060. <description><![CDATA[Ken Saltink is the NAHB Remodeler of the Month for May.
1061.  
1062. Long before he chose a career path, K...]]></description>
1063. </item>
1065. <item>
1066. <title><![CDATA[MILLENNIALS--THE WAIT-AND-HURRY-UP GENERATION--ARRIVE AT 35]]></title>
1067. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/millennials--the-wait-and-hurry-up-generation--arrive-at-35]]></link>
1068.  
1069. <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1070. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1071. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/millennials--the-wait-and-hurry-up-generation--arrive-at-35</guid>
1072. <description><![CDATA[Don't get caught short underestimating the still evolving wave of demand for single-family homes...]]></description>
1073. </item>
1075. <item>
1076. <title><![CDATA[Free Webinar: Turn Website Visitors into Satisfied Customers]]></title>
1077. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/free-webinar-turn-website-visitors-into-satisfied-customers]]></link>
1078.  
1079. <pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1080. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1081. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/free-webinar-turn-website-visitors-into-satisfied-customers</guid>
1082. <description><![CDATA[Statistics show that only 2% of your website visitors complete the online contact form. NAHB Remodel...]]></description>
1083. </item>
1085. <item>
1086. <title><![CDATA[National Home Remodeling Month Made Easy]]></title>
1087. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/national-home-remodeling-month-made-easy]]></link>
1088.  
1089. <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1090. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1091. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/national-home-remodeling-month-made-easy</guid>
1092. <description><![CDATA[Home owners spent more than $152 billion in remodeling projects in 2017. And this year is projec...]]></description>
1093. </item>
1095. <item>
1096. <title><![CDATA[Acme Brick celebrates 127 years!]]></title>
1097. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/acme-brick-celebrates-127-years]]></link>
1098.  
1099. <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1100. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1101. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/acme-brick-celebrates-127-years</guid>
1102. <description><![CDATA[Fort Worth, Texas - Acme Brick Company is celebrating the companys 127th year in business on A...]]></description>
1103. </item>
1105. <item>
1106. <title><![CDATA[Another Reason to Keep the Capital Gains Exemption]]></title>
1107. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/another-reason-to-keep-the-capital-gains-exemption]]></link>
1108.  
1109. <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1110. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update , Home Builder News]]></category>
1111. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/another-reason-to-keep-the-capital-gains-exemption</guid>
1112. <description><![CDATA[ 
1113.  
1114. For the past several days, there has been a movement at the House of Representatives ...]]></description>
1115. </item>
1117. <item>
1118. <title><![CDATA[How to avoid unexpected workers compensation costs when working with subcontractors]]></title>
1119. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/how-to-avoid-unexpected-workers-compensation-costs-when-working-with-subcontractors]]></link>
1120.  
1121. <pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1122. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1123. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/how-to-avoid-unexpected-workers-compensation-costs-when-working-with-subcontractors</guid>
1124. <description><![CDATA[ 
1125.  
1126.  
1130.  
1132.  
1134.  
1135.  
1136. Provided by: Gene Spencer, Director of Underwriti...]]></description>
1137. </item>
1139. <item>
1140. <title><![CDATA[March President's Report from David Blackburn of Classè Homes OSHBA.]]></title>
1141. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/march-presidents-report-from-david-blackburn-of-class-homes-oshba]]></link>
1142.  
1143. <pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1144. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Videos]]></category>
1145. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/march-presidents-report-from-david-blackburn-of-class-homes-oshba</guid>
1146. <description><![CDATA[Thank you Rock Cafe for letting us use your beautiful restaurant!
1147.  
1148.  
1149.  
1151.  
1152.  
1153. ...]]></description>
1154. </item>
1156. <item>
1157. <title><![CDATA[HBI Receives $50 Million Grant to Train 20,000 Skilled Workers]]></title>
1158. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/hbi-receives-50-million-grant-to-train-20000-skilled-workers]]></link>
1159.  
1160. <pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1161. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1162. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/hbi-receives-50-million-grant-to-train-20000-skilled-workers</guid>
1163. <description><![CDATA[ 
1164.  
1165. The Home Depot Foundation announced yesterday a $50 million commitment to partner with ...]]></description>
1166. </item>
1168. <item>
1169. <title><![CDATA[Persistent Workforce Shortages Challenge Commercial Construction Industry as U.S. Building Demands Continue to Grow]]></title>
1170. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/persistent-workforce-shortages-challenge-commercial-construction-industry-as-us-building-demands-continue-to-grow]]></link>
1171.  
1172. <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1173. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1174. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/persistent-workforce-shortages-challenge-commercial-construction-industry-as-us-building-demands-continue-to-grow</guid>
1175. <description><![CDATA[To Offset the Lack of Skilled Workers, Contractors Increase use of Efficient Building Ap...]]></description>
1176. </item>
1178. <item>
1179. <title><![CDATA[Choosing the Right Professional to Help You Stay in Your Home]]></title>
1180. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/choosing-the-right-professional-to-help-you-stay-in-your-home]]></link>
1181.  
1182. <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1183. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1184. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/choosing-the-right-professional-to-help-you-stay-in-your-home</guid>
1185. <description><![CDATA[By John Baker, President, OSHBA Remodelers Council
1186.  
1188. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; t...]]></description>
1189. </item>
1191. <item>
1192. <title><![CDATA[Top Design Trends by 2018 OSHBA President David Blackburn]]></title>
1193. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/top-design-trends-by-2018-oshba-president-david-blackburn]]></link>
1194.  
1195. <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1196. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1197. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/top-design-trends-by-2018-oshba-president-david-blackburn</guid>
1198. <description><![CDATA[Top Design Trends for 2018
1199.  
1200.  
1201.  
1202. By David Blackburn, President
1203.  
1205.  
1206. At the start of each...]]></description>
1207. </item>
1209. <item>
1210. <title><![CDATA[Attention Oklahoma State Home Builders: Dont Forget to Budget for NEW Technology Enabling Boomers Their Forever Homes to Age in Place]]></title>
1211. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/attention-oklahoma-state-home-builders-dont-forget-to-budget-for-new-technology-enabling-boomers-their-forever-homes-to-age-in-place]]></link>
1212.  
1213. <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1214. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1215. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/attention-oklahoma-state-home-builders-dont-forget-to-budget-for-new-technology-enabling-boomers-their-forever-homes-to-age-in-place</guid>
1216. <description><![CDATA[ 
1217.  
1218. By: Lisa Cini, ASID
1219.  
1220.  
1221.  
1222. Homebuilders and designers are now faced with the reality t...]]></description>
1223. </item>
1225. <item>
1226. <title><![CDATA[Changes, they are a comin']]></title>
1227. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/changes-they-are-a-comin]]></link>
1228.  
1229. <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1230. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1231. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/changes-they-are-a-comin</guid>
1232. <description><![CDATA[ 
1233.  
1234. This is a loose translation from Bob Dylans song, but it seemed appropriate. Our i...]]></description>
1235. </item>
1237. <item>
1238. <title><![CDATA[OU Student Chapter volunteers in HOUSTON]]></title>
1239. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/ou-student-chapter-volunteers-in-houston]]></link>
1240.  
1241. <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1242. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
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1244. <description><![CDATA[ 
1245.  
1248.  
1249.  
1252.  
1254.  
1255.  
1256. A team of University of Oklahoma Construction Science stud...]]></description>
1257. </item>
1259. <item>
1260. <title><![CDATA[What Millennial Home Buyers Want]]></title>
1261. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/what-millennial-home-buyers-want]]></link>
1262.  
1263. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1264. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1265. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/what-millennial-home-buyers-want</guid>
1266. <description><![CDATA[ 
1267.  
1268. Its all about location, location, location  with a dash or two of compromise  as ...]]></description>
1269. </item>
1271. <item>
1272. <title><![CDATA[Incorporating Drone Technology into Your Construction Business]]></title>
1273. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/incorporating-drone-technology-into-your-construction-business]]></link>
1274.  
1275. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1276. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1277. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/incorporating-drone-technology-into-your-construction-business</guid>
1278. <description><![CDATA[ 
1280. The construction industry is changing, and a lot of the changes construction ...]]></description>
1281. </item>
1283. <item>
1284. <title><![CDATA[Nations Home Builders Elect Leadership for 2018]]></title>
1285. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nations-home-builders-elect-leadership-for-2018]]></link>
1286.  
1287. <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1288. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1289. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nations-home-builders-elect-leadership-for-2018</guid>
1290. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA Note: NAHB Chairman Randy Noel will be a special guest at the 2018 Installation Banquet
1291.  
1292. ...]]></description>
1293. </item>
1295. <item>
1296. <title><![CDATA[2017 OSHBA President Dan Reeves says farewell]]></title>
1297. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/2017-oshba-president-dan-reeves-says-farewell]]></link>
1298.  
1299. <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1300. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Videos]]></category>
1301. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/2017-oshba-president-dan-reeves-says-farewell</guid>
1302. <description><![CDATA[ 
1303.  
1305.  
1306.  
1307. ...]]></description>
1308. </item>
1310. <item>
1311. <title><![CDATA[Builder Confidence Ends 2017 on a High Note]]></title>
1312. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builder-confidence-ends-2017-on-a-high-note]]></link>
1313.  
1314. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1315. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1316. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builder-confidence-ends-2017-on-a-high-note</guid>
1317. <description><![CDATA[ 
1318.  
1319. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased five points...]]></description>
1320. </item>
1322. <item>
1323. <title><![CDATA[Do Business Globally: Learn More at the IBS International Central]]></title>
1324. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/do-business-globally-learn-more-at-the-ibs-international-central]]></link>
1325.  
1326. <pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1327. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1328. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/do-business-globally-learn-more-at-the-ibs-international-central</guid>
1329. <description><![CDATA[ 
1330.  
1331. Companies based outside of the United States, as well as American companies doing business...]]></description>
1332. </item>
1334. <item>
1335. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA President Dan Reeves and Hub Internationals Justin Wimberley discuss insurance]]></title>
1336. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-president-dan-reeves-and-hub-internationals-justin-wimberley-discuss-insurance]]></link>
1337.  
1338. <pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1339. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Videos]]></category>
1340. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-president-dan-reeves-and-hub-internationals-justin-wimberley-discuss-insurance</guid>
1341. <description><![CDATA[ 
1342.  
1344.  
1345.  
1346. ...]]></description>
1347. </item>
1349. <item>
1350. <title><![CDATA[Two IBS Pre-Show Courses Take the Pain Out of Public Speaking]]></title>
1351. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/two-ibs-pre-show-courses-take-the-pain-out-of-public-speaking]]></link>
1352.  
1353. <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1354. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1355. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/two-ibs-pre-show-courses-take-the-pain-out-of-public-speaking</guid>
1356. <description><![CDATA[ 
1357.  
1358. Whether its addressing your HBA at events or meetings or answering reporters questio...]]></description>
1359. </item>
1361. <item>
1362. <title><![CDATA[Sneak Preview of the Show Village at IBS 2018]]></title>
1363. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/sneak-preview-of-the-show-village-at-ibs-2018]]></link>
1364.  
1365. <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1366. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1367. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/sneak-preview-of-the-show-village-at-ibs-2018</guid>
1368. <description><![CDATA[Even the massive Orange County Convention Center in Orlando isnt quite big enough to house al...]]></description>
1369. </item>
1371. <item>
1372. <title><![CDATA[New Home Sales Rate Reaches 10-Year High in October]]></title>
1373. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-home-sales-rate-reaches-10-year-high-in-october]]></link>
1374.  
1375. <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1376. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1377. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-home-sales-rate-reaches-10-year-high-in-october</guid>
1378. <description><![CDATA[Sales of newly built, single-family homes in October rose 6.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual ra...]]></description>
1379. </item>
1381. <item>
1382. <title><![CDATA[Builder Confidence Climbs to 8-Month High in November]]></title>
1383. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builder-confidence-climbs-to-8-month-high-in-november]]></link>
1384.  
1385. <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1386. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1387. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builder-confidence-climbs-to-8-month-high-in-november</guid>
1388. <description><![CDATA[ 
1389.  
1390. Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose two points to a ...]]></description>
1391. </item>
1393. <item>
1394. <title><![CDATA[Support Small Businesses on Nov. 25]]></title>
1395. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/support-small-businesses-on-nov-25]]></link>
1396.  
1397. <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1398. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1399. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/support-small-businesses-on-nov-25</guid>
1400. <description><![CDATA[ 
1401.  
1402. The majority of NAHB members are small businesses and NAHB is proud to support Small Busin...]]></description>
1403. </item>
1405. <item>
1406. <title><![CDATA[Tulsa Builders Welcome Danny Lipford to Charitable Project]]></title>
1407. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-builders-welcome-danny-lipford-to-charitable-project]]></link>
1408.  
1409. <pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1410. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1411. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-builders-welcome-danny-lipford-to-charitable-project</guid>
1412. <description><![CDATA[ 
1413.  
1416. The Todays Homeowner crew films the progress of construction of a pleasant outdo...]]></description>
1417. </item>
1419. <item>
1420. <title><![CDATA[Celebrate Your HBA as Part of NAHBs 75th Anniversary]]></title>
1421. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/celebrate-your-hba-as-part-of-nahbs-75th-anniversary]]></link>
1422.  
1423. <pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1424. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1425. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/celebrate-your-hba-as-part-of-nahbs-75th-anniversary</guid>
1426. <description><![CDATA[ 
1427.  
1428. Looking for a low-cost, high impact way to celebrate your HBAs role in your community d...]]></description>
1429. </item>
1431. <item>
1432. <title><![CDATA[Featured Video Toolbox Talk: Nail Gun Safety]]></title>
1433. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/featured-video-toolbox-talk-nail-gun-safety]]></link>
1434.  
1435. <pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
1436. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1437. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/featured-video-toolbox-talk-nail-gun-safety</guid>
1438. <description><![CDATA[ 
1439.  
1440. Pneumatic nailers, more commonly referred to as nail guns, have certainly made work more e...]]></description>
1441. </item>
1443. <item>
1444. <title><![CDATA[Buried Ducts Webinar Set for Nov. 9]]></title>
1445. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/buried-ducts-webinar-set-for-nov-9]]></link>
1446.  
1447. <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1448. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1449. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/buried-ducts-webinar-set-for-nov-9</guid>
1450. <description><![CDATA[ 
1451.  
1452. Thanks to changes that NAHB championed in the 2018 International Residential and Energy Ef...]]></description>
1453. </item>
1455. <item>
1456. <title><![CDATA[Why We Desperately Need To Bring Back Vocational Training In Schools]]></title>
1457. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/why-we-desperately-need-to-bring-back-vocational-training-in-schools]]></link>
1458.  
1459. <pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1460. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1461. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/why-we-desperately-need-to-bring-back-vocational-training-in-schools</guid>
1462. <description><![CDATA[ 
1463.  
1470. Instructor helps a student participating in a woodworking manu...]]></description>
1471. </item>
1473. <item>
1474. <title><![CDATA[Construction Careers: An Excellent Blend of Purpose and Paycheck]]></title>
1475. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/construction-careers-an-excellent-blend-of-purpose-and-paycheck]]></link>
1476.  
1477. <pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1478. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1479. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/construction-careers-an-excellent-blend-of-purpose-and-paycheck</guid>
1480. <description><![CDATA[ 
1481.  
1482. The nature of work and the relationship between employees and their jobs have changed. It...]]></description>
1483. </item>
1485. <item>
1486. <title><![CDATA[Iowa HBAs Celebrate the Trades with Dirty Jobs Star Mike Rowe]]></title>
1487. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/iowa-hbas-celebrate-the-trades-with-dirty-jobs-star-mike-rowe]]></link>
1488.  
1489. <pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1490. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1491. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/iowa-hbas-celebrate-the-trades-with-dirty-jobs-star-mike-rowe</guid>
1492. <description><![CDATA[Mike Rowe, skilled trades advocate and former host of the television show Dirty Jobs, speaks abo...]]></description>
1493. </item>
1495. <item>
1496. <title><![CDATA[Association Health Plans  Whats the Next Step?]]></title>
1497. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/association-health-plans--whats-the-next-step]]></link>
1498.  
1499. <pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1500. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1501. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/association-health-plans--whats-the-next-step</guid>
1502. <description><![CDATA[ 
1503.  
1504. NAHB has been a long-time proponent of association health plans, which would empower small...]]></description>
1505. </item>
1507. <item>
1508. <title><![CDATA[October Presidents Report]]></title>
1509. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/october-presidents-report]]></link>
1510.  
1511. <pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1512. <category><![CDATA[ Videos , Home Builder News]]></category>
1513. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/october-presidents-report</guid>
1514. <description><![CDATA[October Presidents Report from the 2017 OK Building Summit and Expo
1515.  
1516.  
1517.  
1519.  
1520.  
1521. ...]]></description>
1522. </item>
1524. <item>
1525. <title><![CDATA[A Step Forward for Association Health Plans]]></title>
1526. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/a-step-forward-for-association-health-plans]]></link>
1527.  
1528. <pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1529. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1530. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/a-step-forward-for-association-health-plans</guid>
1531. <description><![CDATA[ 
1532.  
1535. President Trump shakes hands with NAHB First Vice Chair Randy Noel after signing th...]]></description>
1536. </item>
1538. <item>
1539. <title><![CDATA[Tulsa Remodelers Make a Difference]]></title>
1540. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-remodelers-make-a-difference]]></link>
1541.  
1542. <pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1543. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1544. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-remodelers-make-a-difference</guid>
1545. <description><![CDATA[ 
1546.  
1549. HBA members raised more than $77,000 for this Tulsa nonprofit.
1550.  
1551.  
1552. The HBA of Gr...]]></description>
1553. </item>
1555. <item>
1556. <title><![CDATA[Differentiate Yourself and Increase Sales]]></title>
1557. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/differentiate-yourself-and-increase-sales]]></link>
1558.  
1559. <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1560. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1561. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/differentiate-yourself-and-increase-sales</guid>
1562. <description><![CDATA[ 
1563.  
1564. What are your business unique qualities? How do you make your business stand out from t...]]></description>
1565. </item>
1567. <item>
1568. <title><![CDATA[How to Create Marketing Magic]]></title>
1569. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/how-to-create-marketing-magic]]></link>
1570.  
1571. <pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1572. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1573. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/how-to-create-marketing-magic</guid>
1574. <description><![CDATA[ 
1575.  
1576. The latest issue of NAHBs Sales + Marketing Ideas magazine is now available. Here are...]]></description>
1577. </item>
1579. <item>
1580. <title><![CDATA[Thank you to Albert "Kell" Kelly of the EPA for speaking at the 2017 OK Building Summit]]></title>
1581. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/thank-you-to-albert-kell-kelly-of-the-epa-for-speaking-at-the-2017-ok-building-summit]]></link>
1582.  
1583. <pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1584. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
1585. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/thank-you-to-albert-kell-kelly-of-the-epa-for-speaking-at-the-2017-ok-building-summit</guid>
1586. <description><![CDATA[Albert "Kell" Kelly from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with OSHBA President Dan Reev...]]></description>
1587. </item>
1589. <item>
1590. <title><![CDATA[Trends in 55+ Housing: Learn 18 for 2018]]></title>
1591. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/trends-in-55-housing-learn-18-for-2018]]></link>
1592.  
1593. <pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1594. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1595. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/trends-in-55-housing-learn-18-for-2018</guid>
1596. <description><![CDATA[ 
1597.  
1598. The 55+ housing industry is quickly evolving. Buyers have unlimited resources for research...]]></description>
1599. </item>
1601. <item>
1602. <title><![CDATA[September Report]]></title>
1603. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/september-report]]></link>
1604.  
1605. <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1606. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Videos]]></category>
1607. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/september-report</guid>
1608. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA President Dan Reeves and State EO Mike Means discuss the benefits of membership with the Ho...]]></description>
1609. </item>
1611. <item>
1612. <title><![CDATA[State EO and President talk impact of Hurricane Harvey]]></title>
1613. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/state-eo-and-president-talk-impact-of-hurricane-harvey]]></link>
1614.  
1615. <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1616. <category><![CDATA[ Videos , Home Builder News]]></category>
1617. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/state-eo-and-president-talk-impact-of-hurricane-harvey</guid>
1618. <description><![CDATA[ 
1619.  
1621.  
1622.  
1623. ...]]></description>
1624. </item>
1626. <item>
1627. <title><![CDATA[2018 NAHB Student Competition Now Open]]></title>
1628. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/2018-nahb-student-competition-now-open]]></link>
1629.  
1630. <pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1631. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1632. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/2018-nahb-student-competition-now-open</guid>
1633. <description><![CDATA[Entries are now open for NAHB Student Chapter members for the annual Student Competition, which...]]></description>
1634. </item>
1636. <item>
1637. <title><![CDATA[5 Ways to Celebrate Professional Women in Building Week]]></title>
1638. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/5-ways-to-celebrate-professional-women-in-building-week]]></link>
1639.  
1640. <pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1641. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1642. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/5-ways-to-celebrate-professional-women-in-building-week</guid>
1643. <description><![CDATA[NAHBs Professional Women in Building Week, Sept. 18-22, is an opportunity for members acr...]]></description>
1644. </item>
1646. <item>
1647. <title><![CDATA[Upcoming Webinar Helps Members Understand Guest Worker Program]]></title>
1648. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/upcoming-webinar-helps-members-understand-guest-worker-program]]></link>
1649.  
1650. <pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1651. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1652. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/upcoming-webinar-helps-members-understand-guest-worker-program</guid>
1653. <description><![CDATA[ 
1654.  
1655. On Wednesday, Sept. 6, NAHB members struggling to find workers locally during their busy s...]]></description>
1656. </item>
1658. <item>
1659. <title><![CDATA[Read the Latest 55+ Online Magazine]]></title>
1660. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/read-the-latest-55-online-magazine]]></link>
1661.  
1662. <pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1663. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1664. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/read-the-latest-55-online-magazine</guid>
1665. <description><![CDATA[ 
1666.  
1667. Do you know . . .
1668.  
1670. The upside of building 55+ housing next to a library?
1672. How ...]]></description>
1673. </item>
1675. <item>
1676. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Unveils New Stormwater Management Toolkit]]></title>
1677. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-unveils-new-stormwater-management-toolkit]]></link>
1678.  
1679. <pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1680. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1681. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-unveils-new-stormwater-management-toolkit</guid>
1682. <description><![CDATA[ 
1683.  
1686. A Developers Guide to Post-Construction Stormwater Regulation provides state-by-...]]></description>
1687. </item>
1689. <item>
1690. <title><![CDATA[Colorado Mandates Intro to Skilled Labor in Public High Schools]]></title>
1691. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/colorado-mandates-intro-to-skilled-labor-in-public-high-schools]]></link>
1692.  
1693. <pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1694. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1695. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/colorado-mandates-intro-to-skilled-labor-in-public-high-schools</guid>
1696. <description><![CDATA[ 
1697.  
1698. A new law in Colorado aims to address one of the greatest challenges to recruiting skilled...]]></description>
1699. </item>
1701. <item>
1702. <title><![CDATA[Can I Bury My Ducts in the Attic Insulation?]]></title>
1703. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/can-i-bury-my-ducts-in-the-attic-insulation]]></link>
1704.  
1705. <pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1706. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1707. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/can-i-bury-my-ducts-in-the-attic-insulation</guid>
1708. <description><![CDATA[ 
1709.  
1710. Right now, the short answer now is: maybe.
1711.  
1712. Craig Drumheller wanted to know why the duc...]]></description>
1713. </item>
1715. <item>
1716. <title><![CDATA[Longtime Industry Advocate: Retirement Isnt the End]]></title>
1717. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/longtime-industry-advocate-retirement-isnt-the-end]]></link>
1718.  
1719. <pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1720. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1721. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/longtime-industry-advocate-retirement-isnt-the-end</guid>
1722. <description><![CDATA[After working in home building for more than 40 years and serving in a variety of prominent advoc...]]></description>
1723. </item>
1725. <item>
1726. <title><![CDATA[5 Ways to Get Competitive with CAPS]]></title>
1727. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/5-ways-to-get-competitive-with-caps]]></link>
1728.  
1729. <pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1730. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1731. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/5-ways-to-get-competitive-with-caps</guid>
1732. <description><![CDATA[The term universal design has been traced back to the late 1970s, when, according to a timelin...]]></description>
1733. </item>
1735. <item>
1736. <title><![CDATA[See High-Performance Techniques In Action at 2018 Builders Show]]></title>
1737. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/see-high-performance-techniques-in-action-at-2018-builders-show]]></link>
1738.  
1739. <pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1740. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1741. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/see-high-performance-techniques-in-action-at-2018-builders-show</guid>
1742. <description><![CDATA[Sustainable building has never been more popular, and the 2018 International Builders Show h...]]></description>
1743. </item>
1745. <item>
1746. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Members Celebrate National Building Systems Week]]></title>
1747. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-members-celebrate-national-building-systems-week]]></link>
1748.  
1749. <pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1750. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1751. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-members-celebrate-national-building-systems-week</guid>
1752. <description><![CDATA[ 
1753.  
1754. Members of the NAHB Building Systems Councils are celebrating Building Systems Week Aug. 7...]]></description>
1755. </item>
1757. <item>
1758. <title><![CDATA[Register for IBS and Enjoy August Discounts]]></title>
1759. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/register-for-ibs-and-enjoy-august-discounts]]></link>
1760.  
1761. <pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1762. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1763. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/register-for-ibs-and-enjoy-august-discounts</guid>
1764. <description><![CDATA[ 
1765.  
1766. The 2018 NAHB International Builders Show® returns to the Orange County Convention Cen...]]></description>
1767. </item>
1769. <item>
1770. <title><![CDATA[55+ Builder Confidence Strengthens in 2nd Quarter]]></title>
1771. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/55-builder-confidence-strengthens-in-2nd-quarter]]></link>
1772.  
1773. <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1774. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1775. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/55-builder-confidence-strengthens-in-2nd-quarter</guid>
1776. <description><![CDATA[ 
1777.  
1780. The Summer House at Auberge in San Diego, developed by CalAtlantic Homes, was a win...]]></description>
1781. </item>
1783. <item>
1784. <title><![CDATA[NAHB National Sales and Marketing Awards Open]]></title>
1785. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-national-sales-and-marketing-awards-open]]></link>
1786.  
1787. <pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1788. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1789. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-national-sales-and-marketing-awards-open</guid>
1790. <description><![CDATA[ 
1791.  
1794. The Southshore community in Aurora, Colo. won the 2017 Gold Award for Best Graphic ...]]></description>
1795. </item>
1797. <item>
1798. <title><![CDATA[IBS Gave this Builder a Business Owners Guide]]></title>
1799. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/ibs-gave-this-builder-a-business-owners-guide]]></link>
1800.  
1801. <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1802. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1803. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/ibs-gave-this-builder-a-business-owners-guide</guid>
1804. <description><![CDATA[ 
1805.  
1808. Bay to Beach Builders completes about 50 homes a year in southern Delaware and Mary...]]></description>
1809. </item>
1811. <item>
1812. <title><![CDATA[South Carolina Builders Meet with EPA Leaders]]></title>
1813. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/south-carolina-builders-meet-with-epa-leaders]]></link>
1814.  
1815. <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1816. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1817. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/south-carolina-builders-meet-with-epa-leaders</guid>
1818. <description><![CDATA[ 
1819.  
1820. Former HBA of South Carolina President Steven Mungo represented the HBA at a waters o...]]></description>
1821. </item>
1823. <item>
1824. <title><![CDATA[Awards That Give Remodelers National Prestige]]></title>
1825. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/awards-that-give-remodelers-national-prestige]]></link>
1826.  
1827. <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1828. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1829. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/awards-that-give-remodelers-national-prestige</guid>
1830. <description><![CDATA[The most successful companies are typically known for innovative strategies, delivering superior ...]]></description>
1831. </item>
1833. <item>
1834. <title><![CDATA[LANDS Conference Registration Opens]]></title>
1835. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/lands-conference-registration-opens]]></link>
1836.  
1837. <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1838. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1839. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/lands-conference-registration-opens</guid>
1840. <description><![CDATA[ 
1841.  
1842. The schedule is being finalized for the the 2017 LANDS Housing Law CLE & Roundtable, NAHB...]]></description>
1843. </item>
1845. <item>
1846. <title><![CDATA[BuilderBooks Seeking New Authors]]></title>
1847. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builderbooks-seeking-new-authors]]></link>
1848.  
1849. <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1850. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1851. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builderbooks-seeking-new-authors</guid>
1852. <description><![CDATA[ 
1853.  
1854. Do you have a great idea for a book? Do you have home building industry experience you wan...]]></description>
1855. </item>
1857. <item>
1858. <title><![CDATA[Higher Loan Limits a Catalyst for Home Sales]]></title>
1859. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/higher-loan-limits-a-catalyst-for-home-sales]]></link>
1860.  
1861. <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1862. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1863. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/higher-loan-limits-a-catalyst-for-home-sales</guid>
1864. <description><![CDATA[ 
1865.  
1866. Among countless factors consumers must consider when shopping for a new home, one is chief...]]></description>
1867. </item>
1869. <item>
1870. <title><![CDATA[Apply to Serve on a 2018 NAHB Committee or Council]]></title>
1871. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/apply-to-serve-on-a-2018-nahb-committee-or-council]]></link>
1872.  
1873. <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1874. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1875. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/apply-to-serve-on-a-2018-nahb-committee-or-council</guid>
1876. <description><![CDATA[ 
1877.  
1878. The online application for the 2018 NAHB committee and council board of trustees appoin...]]></description>
1879. </item>
1881. <item>
1882. <title><![CDATA[Remodeling Market Confidence Remains Positive]]></title>
1883. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/remodeling-market-confidence-remains-positive]]></link>
1884.  
1885. <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1886. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1887. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/remodeling-market-confidence-remains-positive</guid>
1888. <description><![CDATA[ 
1889.  
1892. NAHB Remodelers member Nick Scheel, CGR, of Arrow Kitchen and Bath in Spokane, Wa...]]></description>
1893. </item>
1895. <item>
1896. <title><![CDATA[Read, Watch NAHB Board Meeting Highlights]]></title>
1897. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/read-watch-nahb-board-meeting-highlights]]></link>
1898.  
1899. <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1900. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1901. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/read-watch-nahb-board-meeting-highlights</guid>
1902. <description><![CDATA[ 
1903.  
1904. We have been excited to tell you about the NAHB National Housing Hall of Famemembers and...]]></description>
1905. </item>
1907. <item>
1908. <title><![CDATA[Single-Family Housing Starts Bounce Back in June]]></title>
1909. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/single-family-housing-starts-bounce-back-in-june]]></link>
1910.  
1911. <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1912. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1913. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/single-family-housing-starts-bounce-back-in-june</guid>
1914. <description><![CDATA[The plan for Cortesa at Esencia in Mission Viejo, Calif., by Shea Homes won a gold BALA...]]></description>
1915. </item>
1917. <item>
1918. <title><![CDATA[Builder Confidence Slips 2 Points in July, Remains Solid]]></title>
1919. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builder-confidence-slips-2-points-in-july-remains-solid]]></link>
1920.  
1921. <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1922. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1923. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builder-confidence-slips-2-points-in-july-remains-solid</guid>
1924. <description><![CDATA[Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes slipped two points in July t...]]></description>
1925. </item>
1927. <item>
1928. <title><![CDATA[Awards Move 55+ Marketing into Overdrive]]></title>
1929. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/awards-move-55-marketing-into-overdrive]]></link>
1930.  
1931. <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1932. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1933. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/awards-move-55-marketing-into-overdrive</guid>
1934. <description><![CDATA[ 
1935.  
1938. Meadow Ranch is an award-winning development from ActiveWest Builders.
1939.  
1940.  
1941. You kn...]]></description>
1942. </item>
1944. <item>
1945. <title><![CDATA[High-End Development, Down on the Farm]]></title>
1946. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/high-end-development-down-on-the-farm]]></link>
1947.  
1948. <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1949. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1950. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/high-end-development-down-on-the-farm</guid>
1951. <description><![CDATA[ 
1952.  
1955. Photo by LandDesign
1956.  
1957.  
1958. Home builders and developers design homes, but they also ...]]></description>
1959. </item>
1961. <item>
1962. <title><![CDATA[Best of IBS Webinar: Boost Sales with Facebook]]></title>
1963. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/best-of-ibs-webinar-boost-sales-with-facebook]]></link>
1964.  
1965. <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1966. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1967. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/best-of-ibs-webinar-boost-sales-with-facebook</guid>
1968. <description><![CDATA[ 
1969.  
1970. Lets admit it: Even those of us who loathe technology have a Facebook page. The social ...]]></description>
1971. </item>
1973. <item>
1974. <title><![CDATA[July Presidents Report with President Dan Reeves]]></title>
1975. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/july-presidents-report-with-president-dan-reeves]]></link>
1976.  
1977. <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1978. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Videos]]></category>
1979. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/july-presidents-report-with-president-dan-reeves</guid>
1980. <description><![CDATA[ 
1981.  
1983.  
1984. July Presidents Report with President Dan Reeves talking about the OK Building Summit...]]></description>
1985. </item>
1987. <item>
1988. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Funds 4 Local Advocacy Efforts]]></title>
1989. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-funds-4-local-advocacy-efforts]]></link>
1990.  
1991. <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
1992. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
1993. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-funds-4-local-advocacy-efforts</guid>
1994. <description><![CDATA[ 
1995.  
1996. The NAHB State and Local Government Affairs Committee heard presentations from four HBAs i...]]></description>
1997. </item>
1999. <item>
2000. <title><![CDATA[All-Female Student Team Competes at IBS]]></title>
2001. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/all-female-student-team-competes-at-ibs]]></link>
2002.  
2003. <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2004. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2005. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/all-female-student-team-competes-at-ibs</guid>
2006. <description><![CDATA[ 
2007.  
2010. Team members (from left): Megan Enouen, Sarah Morrison, Elizabeth Dowland and Katie...]]></description>
2011. </item>
2013. <item>
2014. <title><![CDATA[Top 5 Mobile Apps for Home Builders]]></title>
2015. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/top-5-mobile-apps-for-home-builders]]></link>
2016.  
2017. <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2018. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2019. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/top-5-mobile-apps-for-home-builders</guid>
2020. <description><![CDATA[ 
2021.  
2022. Planning and overseeing your projects has never been easier thanks to a variety of apps av...]]></description>
2023. </item>
2025. <item>
2026. <title><![CDATA[Home Buying a Strong Boost to Overall Economy, NAHB Study Shows]]></title>
2027. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/home-buying-a-strong-boost-to-overall-economy-nahb-study-shows]]></link>
2028.  
2029. <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2030. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2031. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/home-buying-a-strong-boost-to-overall-economy-nahb-study-shows</guid>
2032. <description><![CDATA[A new consumer spending analysis from NAHB highlights another reason why home building helps d...]]></description>
2033. </item>
2035. <item>
2036. <title><![CDATA[South Carolina Builders Provide New Home for Deserving Vet]]></title>
2037. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/south-carolina-builders-provide-new-home-for-deserving-vet]]></link>
2038.  
2039. <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2040. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2041. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/south-carolina-builders-provide-new-home-for-deserving-vet</guid>
2042. <description><![CDATA[Members of the BIA of Central South Carolina, led by Dunbar Builders and Mungo Homes, surpris...]]></description>
2043. </item>
2045. <item>
2046. <title><![CDATA[Free Webinar: Why Pick the Performance Path?]]></title>
2047. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/free-webinar-why-pick-the-performance-path]]></link>
2048.  
2049. <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2050. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2051. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/free-webinar-why-pick-the-performance-path</guid>
2052. <description><![CDATA[ 
2053.  
2054. Builders have a choice between two different paths to satisfy the 2015 International Energ...]]></description>
2055. </item>
2057. <item>
2058. <title><![CDATA[Sales + Marketing Ideas Launches App]]></title>
2059. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/sales--marketing-ideas-launches-app]]></link>
2060.  
2061. <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2062. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2063. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/sales--marketing-ideas-launches-app</guid>
2064. <description><![CDATA[Now you can learn from the best minds in new home sales and marketing right on your smartphone or...]]></description>
2065. </item>
2067. <item>
2068. <title><![CDATA[Members of Congress, Dignitaries Laud NAHBs 75 Years of Service]]></title>
2069. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/members-of-congress-dignitaries-laud-nahbs-75-years-of-service]]></link>
2070.  
2071. <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2072. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2073. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/members-of-congress-dignitaries-laud-nahbs-75-years-of-service</guid>
2074. <description><![CDATA[NAHBs 75th anniversary is a significant accomplishment  so much so, it has warranted recogn...]]></description>
2075. </item>
2077. <item>
2078. <title><![CDATA[Consumer Confidence in June  Optimistic but Cautious Consumers]]></title>
2079. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/consumer-confidence-in-june--optimistic-but-cautious-consumers]]></link>
2080.  
2081. <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2082. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2083. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/consumer-confidence-in-june--optimistic-but-cautious-consumers</guid>
2084. <description><![CDATA[The Consumer Confidence Index, released by the Conference Board, rose in June. Consumers were qui...]]></description>
2085. </item>
2087. <item>
2088. <title><![CDATA[Remodeler of the Month: Quality Always Trumps Quantity]]></title>
2089. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/remodeler-of-the-month-quality-always-trumps-quantity]]></link>
2090.  
2091. <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2092. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2093. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/remodeler-of-the-month-quality-always-trumps-quantity</guid>
2094. <description><![CDATA[No matter what type of business you run, working with the right people is key to boosting revenue...]]></description>
2095. </item>
2097. <item>
2098. <title><![CDATA[Lumber Tariffs Threaten Thousands of U.S. Jobs, Raise Housing Costs]]></title>
2099. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/lumber-tariffs-threaten-thousands-of-us-jobs-raise-housing-costs]]></link>
2100.  
2101. <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2102. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2103. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/lumber-tariffs-threaten-thousands-of-us-jobs-raise-housing-costs</guid>
2104. <description><![CDATA[ 
2105.  
2106. In a move that will raise housing costs and price countless American households out of the...]]></description>
2107. </item>
2109. <item>
2110. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Celebrates a Diamond Jubilee]]></title>
2111. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-celebrates-a-diamond-jubilee]]></link>
2112.  
2113. <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2114. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2115. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-celebrates-a-diamond-jubilee</guid>
2116. <description><![CDATA[ 
2117.  
2118. NAHB celebrated its 75th anniversary with a gala and directors reception during its rec...]]></description>
2119. </item>
2121. <item>
2122. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Construction Forecast: Clear Skies, Chance of Headwinds]]></title>
2123. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-construction-forecast-clear-skies-chance-of-headwinds]]></link>
2124.  
2125. <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2126. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2127. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-construction-forecast-clear-skies-chance-of-headwinds</guid>
2128. <description><![CDATA[Three experts offer their insights on the direction the housing industry will take through t...]]></description>
2129. </item>
2131. <item>
2132. <title><![CDATA[New Home Sales Rise 2.9% in May]]></title>
2133. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-home-sales-rise-29-in-may]]></link>
2134.  
2135. <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2136. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2137. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-home-sales-rise-29-in-may</guid>
2138. <description><![CDATA[Sales of newly built, single-family homes in May rose 2.9% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate o...]]></description>
2139. </item>
2141. <item>
2142. <title><![CDATA[New Resources Help You Recruit Skilled Labor]]></title>
2143. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-resources-help-you-recruit-skilled-labor]]></link>
2144.  
2145. <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2146. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2147. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-resources-help-you-recruit-skilled-labor</guid>
2148. <description><![CDATA[ 
2149.  
2150. NAHB continues to update its members-only Skilled Workforce Development Resources to he...]]></description>
2151. </item>
2153. <item>
2154. <title><![CDATA[80-Year-Old Home Transforming Into Impressive IBS Exhibit]]></title>
2155. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/80-year-old-home-transforming-into-impressive-ibs-exhibit]]></link>
2156.  
2157. <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2158. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2159. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/80-year-old-home-transforming-into-impressive-ibs-exhibit</guid>
2160. <description><![CDATA[ 
2161.  
2163.  
2164. Set to debut during the NAHB International Builders Show, The New American Remode...]]></description>
2165. </item>
2167. <item>
2168. <title><![CDATA[Its Awards Season. Ready to Apply?]]></title>
2169. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/its-awards-season-ready-to-apply]]></link>
2170.  
2171. <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2172. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2173. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/its-awards-season-ready-to-apply</guid>
2174. <description><![CDATA[ 
2175.  
2176. Every year, NAHB honors the work of home builders, developers, remodelers, sales professio...]]></description>
2177. </item>
2179. <item>
2180. <title><![CDATA[June 28 Webinar: Are Millennials the Market Youre Missing?]]></title>
2181. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/june-28-webinar-are-millennials-the-market-youre-missing]]></link>
2182.  
2183. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2184. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2185. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/june-28-webinar-are-millennials-the-market-youre-missing</guid>
2186. <description><![CDATA[ 
2187.  
2188. A far cry from the cliché of graduating college only to return to their parents baseme...]]></description>
2189. </item>
2191. <item>
2192. <title><![CDATA[Millennial housing demand increases potential for home sales in May]]></title>
2193. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/millennial-housing-demand-increases-potential-for-home-sales-in-may]]></link>
2194.  
2195. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2196. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2197. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/millennial-housing-demand-increases-potential-for-home-sales-in-may</guid>
2198. <description><![CDATA[The markets potential for existing home sales increased in May, even as the number of sal...]]></description>
2199. </item>
2201. <item>
2202. <title><![CDATA[Announcing the 2017 National Housing Hall of Fame Inductees]]></title>
2203. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/announcing-the-2017-national-housing-hall-of-fame-inductees]]></link>
2204.  
2205. <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2206. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2207. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/announcing-the-2017-national-housing-hall-of-fame-inductees</guid>
2208. <description><![CDATA[The National Housing Hall of Fame recognizes people whose spirit, ingenuity and determination hav...]]></description>
2209. </item>
2211. <item>
2212. <title><![CDATA[Rep. Westermans Forestry Bill a Win-Win-Win, NAHB Tells Congress]]></title>
2213. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/rep-westermans-forestry-bill-a-win-win-win-nahb-tells-congress]]></link>
2214.  
2215. <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2216. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2217. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/rep-westermans-forestry-bill-a-win-win-win-nahb-tells-congress</guid>
2218. <description><![CDATA[ 
2219.  
2222. NAHB Chair Granger MacDonald testifies at the hearing.
2223.  
2224.  
2225. A draft legislative pr...]]></description>
2226. </item>
2228. <item>
2229. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Officers Hold Productive Talks with HUD Secretary Carson]]></title>
2230. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-officers-hold-productive-talks-with-hud-secretary-carson]]></link>
2231.  
2232. <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2233. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2234. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-officers-hold-productive-talks-with-hud-secretary-carson</guid>
2235. <description><![CDATA[ 
2236.  
2239. NAHB Senior Officers surround HUD Secretary Ben Carson (center) at their meeting We...]]></description>
2240. </item>
2242. <item>
2243. <title><![CDATA[Builder Confidence: Still Solid]]></title>
2244. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builder-confidence-still-solid]]></link>
2245.  
2246. <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2247. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2248. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builder-confidence-still-solid</guid>
2249. <description><![CDATA[ 
2250.  
2251. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes weakened slightly in ...]]></description>
2252. </item>
2254. <item>
2255. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Members Fan Out on Capitol Hill]]></title>
2256. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-members-fan-out-on-capitol-hill]]></link>
2257.  
2258. <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2259. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2260. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-members-fan-out-on-capitol-hill</guid>
2261. <description><![CDATA[ 
2262.  
2263. More than 800 builders, remodelers and their trade partners from across the nation are hea...]]></description>
2264. </item>
2266. <item>
2267. <title><![CDATA[Connected Homes are the New Standard]]></title>
2268. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/connected-homes-are-the-new-standard]]></link>
2269.  
2270. <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2271. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2272. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/connected-homes-are-the-new-standard</guid>
2273. <description><![CDATA[ 
2274.  
2275. For most home shoppers, owning a smart home is no longer a dream  its an expectatio...]]></description>
2276. </item>
2278. <item>
2279. <title><![CDATA[House Passes Bill to Ease Banking Regulations]]></title>
2280. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/house-passes-bill-to-ease-banking-regulations]]></link>
2281.  
2282. <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2283. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2284. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/house-passes-bill-to-ease-banking-regulations</guid>
2285. <description><![CDATA[ 
2286.  
2287. The House yesterday passed legislation that would address challenging credit conditions th...]]></description>
2288. </item>
2290. <item>
2291. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA President Dan Reeves shares exciting news about the OK Building Summit & Expo]]></title>
2292. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-president-dan-reeves-shares-exciting-new-about-the-ok-building-summit--expo]]></link>
2293.  
2294. <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2295. <category><![CDATA[ Videos , Home Builder News]]></category>
2296. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-president-dan-reeves-shares-exciting-new-about-the-ok-building-summit--expo</guid>
2297. <description><![CDATA[ 
2298.  
2300.  
2301.  
2302. ...]]></description>
2303. </item>
2305. <item>
2306. <title><![CDATA[Vice President Pence to Speak at Legislative Conference]]></title>
2307. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/vice-president-pence-to-speak-at-legislative-conference]]></link>
2308.  
2309. <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2310. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2311. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/vice-president-pence-to-speak-at-legislative-conference</guid>
2312. <description><![CDATA[Vice President Mike Pence will be the keynote speaker at the NAHB Legislative Conference briefing...]]></description>
2313. </item>
2315. <item>
2316. <title><![CDATA[MIX SHIFT: AFFORDABILITY AND LESS SQUARE FOOTAGE Zelman spotlights pricing 'headroom' compared with historic price, household income data.]]></title>
2317. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/mix-shift-affordability-and-less-square-footage-zelman-spotlights-pricing-headroom-compared-with-historic-price-household-income-data]]></link>
2318.  
2319. <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2320. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2321. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/mix-shift-affordability-and-less-square-footage-zelman-spotlights-pricing-headroom-compared-with-historic-price-household-income-data</guid>
2322. <description><![CDATA[In the 1990s and 2000s, a non-supervisory or production worker who owned a home paid 42 cents of ...]]></description>
2323. </item>
2325. <item>
2326. <title><![CDATA[Construction Job Openings Jump in April]]></title>
2327. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/construction-job-openings-jump-in-april]]></link>
2328.  
2329. <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2330. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2331. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/construction-job-openings-jump-in-april</guid>
2332. <description><![CDATA[The count of unfilled jobs in the construction sector climbed in April, rising to the highest ...]]></description>
2333. </item>
2335. <item>
2336. <title><![CDATA[Hire Team Players, not Naysayers]]></title>
2337. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/hire-team-players-not-naysayers]]></link>
2338.  
2339. <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2340. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2341. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/hire-team-players-not-naysayers</guid>
2342. <description><![CDATA[Builder and success coach Burk Moreland, GMB, CGB believes that hiring the right people isnt...]]></description>
2343. </item>
2345. <item>
2346. <title><![CDATA[Celebrate National Homeownership Month in June]]></title>
2347. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/celebrate-national-homeownership-month-in-june]]></link>
2348.  
2349. <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2350. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2351. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/celebrate-national-homeownership-month-in-june</guid>
2352. <description><![CDATA[ 
2353.  
2354. As NAHB and its members celebrate National Homeownership Month in June, more than two-th...]]></description>
2355. </item>
2357. <item>
2358. <title><![CDATA[For Pros: 4 Tips for Keeping Your Branding on Message]]></title>
2359. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/for-pros-4-tips-for-keeping-your-branding-on-message]]></link>
2360.  
2361. <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2362. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2363. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/for-pros-4-tips-for-keeping-your-branding-on-message</guid>
2364. <description><![CDATA[ 
2365.  
2366. When Josh Berghuis started his company, he had one mission: Be the go-to modern contempora...]]></description>
2367. </item>
2369. <item>
2370. <title><![CDATA[Best in American Living Awards Open for Entries]]></title>
2371. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/best-in-american-living-awards-open-for-entries]]></link>
2372.  
2373. <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2374. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2375. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/best-in-american-living-awards-open-for-entries</guid>
2376. <description><![CDATA[ 
2377.  
2380. Builder Ken LaRoe was honored last year with a Platinum award for Carolina, a...]]></description>
2381. </item>
2383. <item>
2384. <title><![CDATA[Merideth VanSant to speak September 28th at OK Building Summit]]></title>
2385. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/merideth-vansant-to-speak-at-ok-building-summit]]></link>
2386.  
2387. <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2388. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
2389. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/merideth-vansant-to-speak-at-ok-building-summit</guid>
2390. <description><![CDATA[ 
2392.  
2393.  
2394. Merideth is the co-founder of True U Girls, and has brought yoga + ...]]></description>
2395. </item>
2397. <item>
2398. <title><![CDATA[Be Sure to Attend the NAHB Legislative Conference June 14]]></title>
2399. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/be-sure-to-attend-the-nahb-legislative-conference-june-14]]></link>
2400.  
2401. <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2402. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2403. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/be-sure-to-attend-the-nahb-legislative-conference-june-14</guid>
2404. <description><![CDATA[ 
2405.  
2406. Builders looking to send a message to Congress that it needs to take action to keep housin...]]></description>
2407. </item>
2409. <item>
2410. <title><![CDATA[Atlanta Charity, HBA Team Up to Support Homeless Babies and Mothers]]></title>
2411. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/atlanta-charity-hba-team-up-to-support-homeless-babies-and-mothers]]></link>
2412.  
2413. <pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2414. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2415. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/atlanta-charity-hba-team-up-to-support-homeless-babies-and-mothers</guid>
2416. <description><![CDATA[ 
2417.  
2418. HomeAid Atlanta has made sure that some deserving Georgia moms and babies had an even hap...]]></description>
2419. </item>
2421. <item>
2422. <title><![CDATA[Associate Awards Now Open]]></title>
2423. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/associate-awards-now-open]]></link>
2424.  
2425. <pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2426. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2427. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/associate-awards-now-open</guid>
2428. <description><![CDATA[ 
2429.  
2430. The NAHB Associate Members Committee has opened the application process for three prestigi...]]></description>
2431. </item>
2433. <item>
2434. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Remodeler: Never Stop Marketing]]></title>
2435. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-remodeler-never-stop-marketing]]></link>
2436.  
2437. <pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2438. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2439. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-remodeler-never-stop-marketing</guid>
2440. <description><![CDATA[ 
2441.  
2444. Mike Fournier, owner of The Sonrise Companies, oversaw this remodel project, dubbed...]]></description>
2445. </item>
2447. <item>
2448. <title><![CDATA[OSHA Suspends Rule Requiring Electronic Reporting of Injuries]]></title>
2449. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/osha-suspends-rule-requiring-electronic-reporting-of-injuries]]></link>
2450.  
2451. <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2452. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2453. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/osha-suspends-rule-requiring-electronic-reporting-of-injuries</guid>
2454. <description><![CDATA[ 
2455.  
2456. Earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) implemented it...]]></description>
2457. </item>
2459. <item>
2460. <title><![CDATA[Slow but Steady Growth for Housing]]></title>
2461. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/slow-but-steady-growth-for-housing]]></link>
2462.  
2463. <pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2464. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2465. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/slow-but-steady-growth-for-housing</guid>
2466. <description><![CDATA[In his remarks in the latest issue of Eye on the Economy, NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz provi...]]></description>
2467. </item>
2469. <item>
2470. <title><![CDATA[EPA Head to Speak to NAHB June 15]]></title>
2471. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/epa-head-to-speak-to-nahb-june-15]]></link>
2472.  
2473. <pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2474. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2475. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/epa-head-to-speak-to-nahb-june-15</guid>
2476. <description><![CDATA[NAHB will welcome Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt to the Midyear...]]></description>
2477. </item>
2479. <item>
2480. <title><![CDATA[GM Savings: The Clincher for This Member]]></title>
2481. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/gm-savings-the-clincher-for-this-member]]></link>
2482.  
2483. <pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2484. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2485. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/gm-savings-the-clincher-for-this-member</guid>
2486. <description><![CDATA[ 
2487.  
2490. Savings: Its one of the five pillars of NAHB membership.
2491.  
2492.  
2493. Thanks to his NAH...]]></description>
2494. </item>
2496. <item>
2497. <title><![CDATA[HUD Task Force to Tackle Excessive Regulation]]></title>
2498. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/hud-task-force-to-tackle-excessive-regulation]]></link>
2499.  
2500. <pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2501. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2502. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/hud-task-force-to-tackle-excessive-regulation</guid>
2503. <description><![CDATA[Following up on President Trumps recent directives designed to ease the burden of onerous and ...]]></description>
2504. </item>
2506. <item>
2507. <title><![CDATA[May Presidents Report]]></title>
2508. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/may-presidents-report]]></link>
2509.  
2510. <pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2511. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Videos]]></category>
2512. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/may-presidents-report</guid>
2513. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA President Dan Reeves talks about important meetings with Senator Inhofe and the Mayor'...]]></description>
2514. </item>
2516. <item>
2517. <title><![CDATA[Housing Affordability Sees Slight 1st-Quarter Uptick]]></title>
2518. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/housing-affordability-sees-slight-1st-quarter-uptick]]></link>
2519.  
2520. <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2521. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2522. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/housing-affordability-sees-slight-1st-quarter-uptick</guid>
2523. <description><![CDATA[Rising wages and moderating home prices offset a rise in mortgage interest rates to give housing ...]]></description>
2524. </item>
2526. <item>
2527. <title><![CDATA[Four Builders Unite to Help Virginias Homeless]]></title>
2528. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/four-builders-unite-to-help-virginias-homeless]]></link>
2529.  
2530. <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2531. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2532. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/four-builders-unite-to-help-virginias-homeless</guid>
2533. <description><![CDATA[ 
2534.  
2535. Four home builders who typically compete for a share of the same market are united this ...]]></description>
2536. </item>
2538. <item>
2539. <title><![CDATA[BUILDER 100: MOST INNOVATIVE AREAS OF HOME BUILDING]]></title>
2540. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builder-100-most-innovative-areas-of-home-building]]></link>
2541.  
2542. <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2543. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2544. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builder-100-most-innovative-areas-of-home-building</guid>
2545. <description><![CDATA[As we count down to the release of BUILDERs lists of the top 200 builders in the country, the ...]]></description>
2546. </item>
2548. <item>
2549. <title><![CDATA[Young Adults & the Construction Trades]]></title>
2550. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/young-adults--the-construction-trades]]></link>
2551.  
2552. <pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2553. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2554. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/young-adults--the-construction-trades</guid>
2555. <description><![CDATA[NAHB conducted a national poll of young adults ages 18 to 25 to find out how this age group feels...]]></description>
2556. </item>
2558. <item>
2559. <title><![CDATA[Trade Groups Mull Relief for Small Businesses at NAHB Event]]></title>
2560. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/trade-groups-mull-relief-for-small-businesses-at-nahb-event]]></link>
2561.  
2562. <pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2563. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2564. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/trade-groups-mull-relief-for-small-businesses-at-nahb-event</guid>
2565. <description><![CDATA[Whats the best way for the Trump administration to fix the federal regulations that end u...]]></description>
2566. </item>
2568. <item>
2569. <title><![CDATA[Tight Inventory, Rising Costs Shape Building Industry]]></title>
2570. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tight-inventory-rising-costs-shape-building-industry]]></link>
2571.  
2572. <pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2573. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2574. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tight-inventory-rising-costs-shape-building-industry</guid>
2575. <description><![CDATA[In his remarks in the latest issue of Eye on the Economy, NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz provi...]]></description>
2576. </item>
2578. <item>
2579. <title><![CDATA[PWB: Building Leaders  and Confidence]]></title>
2580. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/pwb-building-leaders--and-confidence]]></link>
2581.  
2582. <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2583. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2584. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/pwb-building-leaders--and-confidence</guid>
2585. <description><![CDATA[PWB member Xiaobei Sullivan (right) poses with New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan.
2586.  
2587.  
2588. Eve...]]></description>
2589. </item>
2591. <item>
2592. <title><![CDATA[Learn Valuable Tips During National Small Business Week]]></title>
2593. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/learn-valuable-tips-during-national-small-business-week]]></link>
2594.  
2595. <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2596. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2597. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/learn-valuable-tips-during-national-small-business-week</guid>
2598. <description><![CDATA[National Small Business Week, April 30- May 6, recognizes the critical contributions of America...]]></description>
2599. </item>
2601. <item>
2602. <title><![CDATA[Distracted Driving a Concern for Everyone, Including Builders]]></title>
2603. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/distracted-driving-a-concern-for-everyone-including-builders]]></link>
2604.  
2605. <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2606. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2607. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/distracted-driving-a-concern-for-everyone-including-builders</guid>
2608. <description><![CDATA[April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, but the topic might as well be a year-round in...]]></description>
2609. </item>
2611. <item>
2612. <title><![CDATA[Coming Soon: The NAHB 75th Anniversary Gala]]></title>
2613. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/coming-soon-the-nahb-75th-anniversary-gala]]></link>
2614.  
2615. <pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2616. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2617. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/coming-soon-the-nahb-75th-anniversary-gala</guid>
2618. <description><![CDATA[In celebration of 75 years of building communities, NAHB will host a 75th Anniversary Gala. In ju...]]></description>
2619. </item>
2621. <item>
2622. <title><![CDATA[How to Get on the Road to Profitability]]></title>
2623. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/how-to-get-on-the-road-to-profitability]]></link>
2624.  
2625. <pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2626. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2627. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/how-to-get-on-the-road-to-profitability</guid>
2628. <description><![CDATA[Managing your building or remodeling business finances is much more than financial tracki...]]></description>
2629. </item>
2631. <item>
2632. <title><![CDATA[NBCs Jim Cramer on Tax Reform: Home Builders are Powerful]]></title>
2633. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nbcs-jim-cramer-on-tax-reform-home-builders-are-powerful]]></link>
2634.  
2635. <pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2636. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2637. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nbcs-jim-cramer-on-tax-reform-home-builders-are-powerful</guid>
2638. <description><![CDATA[ 
2639.  
2641.  
2642.  
2643.  
2644. The tax reform conversation kicked off with a bang this morning as President T...]]></description>
2645. </item>
2647. <item>
2648. <title><![CDATA[April Remodelers Meeting Speak- Peter Grant]]></title>
2649. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/april-remodelers-meeting-speak--peter-grant]]></link>
2650.  
2651. <pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2652. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2653. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/april-remodelers-meeting-speak--peter-grant</guid>
2654. <description><![CDATA[Our Remodelers meeting is April 27th at the OSHBA office. Don't miss out! Our speaker will be Tul...]]></description>
2655. </item>
2657. <item>
2658. <title><![CDATA[Acme Brick Company Celebrates 126th Birthday]]></title>
2659. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/acme-brick-company-celebrates-126th-birthday]]></link>
2660.  
2661. <pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2662. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2663. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/acme-brick-company-celebrates-126th-birthday</guid>
2664. <description><![CDATA[Acme Brick Company is celebrating the companys 126th year in business.  Acme was founded...]]></description>
2665. </item>
2667. <item>
2668. <title><![CDATA[Hundreds of Students Flock to Interactive Construction Expo]]></title>
2669. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/hundreds-of-students-flock-to-interactive-construction-expo]]></link>
2670.  
2671. <pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2672. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2673. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/hundreds-of-students-flock-to-interactive-construction-expo</guid>
2674. <description><![CDATA[ 
2675.  
2677.  
2678.  
2679.  
2680. The HBA of Greater Springfield (Missouri) went with the hands-on approach to...]]></description>
2681. </item>
2683. <item>
2684. <title><![CDATA[Meet the Southwest Oklahoma Home Builders Association President-Steve Taylor]]></title>
2685. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/meet-the-southwest-oklahoma-homebuilders-association-president-steve-taylor]]></link>
2686.  
2687. <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2688. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2689. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/meet-the-southwest-oklahoma-homebuilders-association-president-steve-taylor</guid>
2690. <description><![CDATA[Steve Taylor is the 2017 Southwest Oklahoma Home Builders Association President. He was a...]]></description>
2691. </item>
2693. <item>
2694. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Members Save on Shipping  and More]]></title>
2695. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-members-save-on-shipping--and-more]]></link>
2696.  
2697. <pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2698. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2699. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-members-save-on-shipping--and-more</guid>
2700. <description><![CDATA[As Diane Rovere perused the NAHB BuilderBooks Bookstore at the International Builders S...]]></description>
2701. </item>
2703. <item>
2704. <title><![CDATA[April Report from President Dan Reeves]]></title>
2705. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/april-report-from-president-dan-reeves]]></link>
2706.  
2707. <pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2708. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2709. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/april-report-from-president-dan-reeves</guid>
2710. <description><![CDATA[ 
2711.  
2713.  
2714.  
2715.  
2716. OSHBA President Dan Reeves talks about 75 years of NAHB, his recent project fo...]]></description>
2717. </item>
2719. <item>
2720. <title><![CDATA[Congratulations Todd Stone]]></title>
2721. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/congratulations-todd-stone]]></link>
2722.  
2723. <pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2724. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2725. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/congratulations-todd-stone</guid>
2726. <description><![CDATA[We want to extend a big congratulations to Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association membe...]]></description>
2727. </item>
2729. <item>
2730. <title><![CDATA[neon and Shield Screening Form Services Alliance with Oklahoma State Home Builders Association]]></title>
2731. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/neon-and-shield-screening-form-services-alliance-with-oklahoma-state-home-builders-association]]></link>
2732.  
2733. <pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2734. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2735. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/neon-and-shield-screening-form-services-alliance-with-oklahoma-state-home-builders-association</guid>
2736. <description><![CDATA[Seamless Alignment of Pre-Employment Screening Technologies and Workforce Management Services Pro...]]></description>
2737. </item>
2739. <item>
2740. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Officers Discuss Key Regulatory Issues with EPA Administrator]]></title>
2741. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-officers-discuss-key-regulatory-issues-with-epa-administrator]]></link>
2742.  
2743. <pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2744. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2745. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-officers-discuss-key-regulatory-issues-with-epa-administrator</guid>
2746. <description><![CDATA[NAHB Senior Officers held a productive meeting with Environmental Protection Agency Administ...]]></description>
2747. </item>
2749. <item>
2750. <title><![CDATA[Attention Regulators: Listen to Small Businesses]]></title>
2751. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/attention-regulators-listen-to-small-businesses]]></link>
2752.  
2753. <pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2754. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2755. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/attention-regulators-listen-to-small-businesses</guid>
2756. <description><![CDATA[NAHB today called on Congress to work with federal regulators to fix the regulatory rulemak...]]></description>
2757. </item>
2759. <item>
2760. <title><![CDATA[Meet our 2017 President of the Tulsa Home Builders Association- Peter Grant]]></title>
2761. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/meet-our-2017-president-of-the-tulsa-home-builders-association--peter-grant]]></link>
2762.  
2763. <pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2764. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2765. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/meet-our-2017-president-of-the-tulsa-home-builders-association--peter-grant</guid>
2766. <description><![CDATA[Peter Grant is our 2017 President of the Tulsa Home Builders Association. Let's meet him!
2767.  
2768. ...]]></description>
2769. </item>
2771. <item>
2772. <title><![CDATA[Meet the 2017 President of the Stillwater Home Builders Association Connie Stokes]]></title>
2773. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/meet-the-2017-president-of-the-stillwater-home-builders-association-connie-stokes]]></link>
2774.  
2775. <pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2776. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2777. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/meet-the-2017-president-of-the-stillwater-home-builders-association-connie-stokes</guid>
2778. <description><![CDATA[p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #000000; -we...]]></description>
2779. </item>
2781. <item>
2782. <title><![CDATA[House Approves NAHB-Supported Association Health Plan Bill]]></title>
2783. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/house-approves-nahb-supported-association-health-plan-bill]]></link>
2784.  
2785. <pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2786. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2787. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/house-approves-nahb-supported-association-health-plan-bill</guid>
2788. <description><![CDATA[The House today approved the Small Business Health Fairness Act (H.R. 1101), association h...]]></description>
2789. </item>
2791. <item>
2792. <title><![CDATA[Mike Rowe on The Independents]]></title>
2793. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/mike-rowe-on-the-independents]]></link>
2794.  
2795. <pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2796. <category><![CDATA[ Videos]]></category>
2797. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/mike-rowe-on-the-independents</guid>
2798. <description><![CDATA[Interesting take on the issue.
2799.  
2802.  
2803.  
2804.  
2805. ...]]></description>
2806. </item>
2808. <item>
2809. <title><![CDATA[Meet our 2017 President of the Home Builders Association of South Central Oklahoma (BASCO)]]></title>
2810. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/meet-our-2017-president-of-the-home-builders-association-of-south-central-oklahoma-basco]]></link>
2811.  
2812. <pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2813. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2814. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/meet-our-2017-president-of-the-home-builders-association-of-south-central-oklahoma-basco</guid>
2815. <description><![CDATA[Our 2017 President of the Builders Association of South Central Oklahoma (BASCO) is Rhonda T...]]></description>
2816. </item>
2818. <item>
2819. <title><![CDATA[Solar: Not for everyone]]></title>
2820. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/solar-not-for-everyone]]></link>
2821.  
2822. <pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2823. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2824. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/solar-not-for-everyone</guid>
2825. <description><![CDATA[The solar panel industry and efficiency advocates have not backed off their efforts to requi...]]></description>
2826. </item>
2828. <item>
2829. <title><![CDATA[New Home Sales Up 6.1% in February]]></title>
2830. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-home-sales-up-61-in-february]]></link>
2831.  
2832. <pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2833. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2834. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-home-sales-up-61-in-february</guid>
2835. <description><![CDATA[Sales of newly built, single-family homes continued to expand, rising 6.1% in February to a ...]]></description>
2836. </item>
2838. <item>
2839. <title><![CDATA[Meet our 2017 Shawnee Home Builders Association President Andy Hammons]]></title>
2840. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/meet-our-2017-shawnee-home-builders-association-president-andy-hammons]]></link>
2841.  
2842. <pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2843. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Certified home builder]]></category>
2844. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/meet-our-2017-shawnee-home-builders-association-president-andy-hammons</guid>
2845. <description><![CDATA[Andy Hammons started Rowdy Boys Plumbing in 2010 specializing in residential new constructio...]]></description>
2846. </item>
2848. <item>
2849. <title><![CDATA[Boy Scouts expands Exploring Program]]></title>
2850. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/boy-scouts-expands-exploring-program]]></link>
2851.  
2852. <pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2853. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2854. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/boy-scouts-expands-exploring-program</guid>
2855. <description><![CDATA[The Boy Scouts of America  Last Frontier Council's Exploring Program has expanded int...]]></description>
2856. </item>
2858. <item>
2859. <title><![CDATA[Meet the new 2017 Rogers County HBA President-Michael Green]]></title>
2860. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/meet-the-new-2017-rogers-county-hba-president-michael-green]]></link>
2861.  
2862. <pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2863. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2864. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/meet-the-new-2017-rogers-county-hba-president-michael-green</guid>
2865. <description><![CDATA[Our 2017 Rogers County HBA President is Michael Green. Let's meet him! 
2866.  
2867. Michael began w...]]></description>
2868. </item>
2870. <item>
2871. <title><![CDATA[2016 OK Building Summit & Expo Video]]></title>
2872. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/2016-ok-building-summit--expo-video]]></link>
2873.  
2874. <pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2875. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2876. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/2016-ok-building-summit--expo-video</guid>
2877. <description><![CDATA[ 
2878.  
2880.  
2881.  
2882. ...]]></description>
2883. </item>
2885. <item>
2886. <title><![CDATA[Association Management Conference Registration Now Open]]></title>
2887. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/association-management-conference-registration-now-open]]></link>
2888.  
2889. <pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2890. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2891. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/association-management-conference-registration-now-open</guid>
2892. <description><![CDATA[Don't miss your chance to attend the Association Management Conference (AMC), Aug. 16-19, in...]]></description>
2893. </item>
2895. <item>
2896. <title><![CDATA[Press Release from Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® and Oklahoma State Home Builders Association]]></title>
2897. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/press-release-from-oklahoma-association-of-realtors-and-oklahoma-state-home-builders-association]]></link>
2898.  
2899. <pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2900. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2901. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/press-release-from-oklahoma-association-of-realtors-and-oklahoma-state-home-builders-association</guid>
2902. <description><![CDATA[More than 90 percent of survey respondents oppose a sales tax on services related to the purchase...]]></description>
2903. </item>
2905. <item>
2906. <title><![CDATA[New Director of Communications Jorie Helms]]></title>
2907. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-director-of-communications-jorie-helms]]></link>
2908.  
2909. <pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2910. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2911. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-director-of-communications-jorie-helms</guid>
2912. <description><![CDATA[ 
2913.  
2915.  
2916. We are excited to welcome Jorie Helms to the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association...]]></description>
2917. </item>
2919. <item>
2920. <title><![CDATA[Meet the 2017 Bartlesville HBA President]]></title>
2921. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/meet-the-2017-bartlesville-hba-president]]></link>
2922.  
2923. <pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2924. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2925. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/meet-the-2017-bartlesville-hba-president</guid>
2926. <description><![CDATA[Our 2017 Bartlesville HBA President is Tom Myers. Let's meet him! 
2927.  
2928. Tom has worked in co...]]></description>
2929. </item>
2931. <item>
2932. <title><![CDATA[Builders Rank the Most, Least Popular Green Practices]]></title>
2933. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builders-rank-the-most-least-popular-green-practices]]></link>
2934.  
2935. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2936. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Green Building , Certified home builder]]></category>
2937. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builders-rank-the-most-least-popular-green-practices</guid>
2938. <description><![CDATA[ 
2939.  
2940. You can hype a new homes hardwood floors and extra storage until youre blue in the f...]]></description>
2941. </item>
2943. <item>
2944. <title><![CDATA[President's Message for March: A positive economic forecast]]></title>
2945. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-message-for-march-a-positive-economic-forecast]]></link>
2946.  
2947. <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2948. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
2949. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-message-for-march-a-positive-economic-forecast</guid>
2950. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA President Dan Reeves shares a recent positive forecast he heard about Oklahoma's economy, a...]]></description>
2951. </item>
2953. <item>
2954. <title><![CDATA[New Water Rating Index Guidelines Open for Comments]]></title>
2955. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-water-rating-index-guidelines-open-for-comments]]></link>
2956.  
2957. <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2958. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
2959. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-water-rating-index-guidelines-open-for-comments</guid>
2960. <description><![CDATA[The draft technical guidelines for the Water Efficiency Rating Index (WER Index) is now open...]]></description>
2961. </item>
2963. <item>
2964. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Members Win Big in Professional Builders 40 Under 40]]></title>
2965. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-members-win-big-in-professional-builders-40-under-40]]></link>
2966.  
2967. <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2968. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Consumers]]></category>
2969. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-members-win-big-in-professional-builders-40-under-40</guid>
2970. <description><![CDATA[ 
2971.  
2973.  
2974.  
2975.  
2978. Rich Robinson
2979.  
2980.  
2981. The winners of Professional Builder magazines 40...]]></description>
2982. </item>
2984. <item>
2985. <title><![CDATA[POINT OF VIEW | HOMEBUILDERS ESPECIALLY HARD HIT]]></title>
2986. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/point-of-view--homebuilders-especially-hard-hit]]></link>
2987.  
2988. <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
2989. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo , Legislative Update , Home Builder News , Certified home builder]]></category>
2990. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/point-of-view--homebuilders-especially-hard-hit</guid>
2991. <description><![CDATA[No to taxing services
2992.  
2994. BY DAN REEVES
2995.  
2996.  
2999.  
3003.  
3006. ...]]></description>
3007. </item>
3009. <item>
3010. <title><![CDATA[Ramp Up Sales with the Power of Video]]></title>
3011. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/ramp-up-sales-with-the-power-of-video]]></link>
3012.  
3013. <pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3014. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Consumers]]></category>
3015. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/ramp-up-sales-with-the-power-of-video</guid>
3016. <description><![CDATA[Home builders know that shoppers almost always start the home buying process online, no...]]></description>
3017. </item>
3019. <item>
3020. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Urges HUD Secretary to Act on FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium Cuts]]></title>
3021. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-urges-hud-secretary-to-act-on-fha-mortgage-insurance-premium-cuts]]></link>
3022.  
3023. <pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3024. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3025. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-urges-hud-secretary-to-act-on-fha-mortgage-insurance-premium-cuts</guid>
3026. <description><![CDATA[ 
3027.  
3028. NAHB sent a letter to HUD Secretary Ben Carson on March 9 urging the secretary to re...]]></description>
3029. </item>
3031. <item>
3032. <title><![CDATA[Mid-Century Modern a Magnet for Millennials, Multifamily Market]]></title>
3033. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/mid-century-modern-a-magnet-for-millennials-multifamily-market]]></link>
3034.  
3035. <pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3036. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3037. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/mid-century-modern-a-magnet-for-millennials-multifamily-market</guid>
3038. <description><![CDATA[ 
3039.  
3040. If youve ever seen an episode of Mad Men, then you know that drinking policies, s...]]></description>
3041. </item>
3043. <item>
3044. <title><![CDATA[Associates Chair Report: New Year of Promise for OSHBA and Associates]]></title>
3045. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/associates-chair-report-new-year-of-promise-for-oshba-and-associates]]></link>
3046.  
3047. <pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3048. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
3049. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/associates-chair-report-new-year-of-promise-for-oshba-and-associates</guid>
3050. <description><![CDATA[Editors note: This column will be published in the upcoming edition of Oklahoma Builder magazi...]]></description>
3051. </item>
3053. <item>
3054. <title><![CDATA[Remodelers Scholarship a Jumpstarter for High-level Leadership]]></title>
3055. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/remodelers-scholarship-a-jumpstarter-for-high-level-leadership]]></link>
3056.  
3057. <pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3058. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3059. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/remodelers-scholarship-a-jumpstarter-for-high-level-leadership</guid>
3060. <description><![CDATA[Filed in Awards, Remodelers on March 7, 2017
3061.  
3063.  
3064. If youre a chair or vice chair of ...]]></description>
3065. </item>
3067. <item>
3068. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: What's next for waters of the United States?]]></title>
3069. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-whats-next-for-waters-of-the-united-states]]></link>
3070.  
3071. <pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3072. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3073. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-whats-next-for-waters-of-the-united-states</guid>
3074. <description><![CDATA[Copyright © 2017 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders. Al...]]></description>
3075. </item>
3077. <item>
3078. <title><![CDATA[Presidents First Word: Better Times Ahead for Oklahoma]]></title>
3079. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-first-word-better-times-ahead-for-oklahoma]]></link>
3080.  
3081. <pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3082. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , President's Memo]]></category>
3083. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-first-word-better-times-ahead-for-oklahoma</guid>
3084. <description><![CDATA[Editors note: This column will be published in the upcoming edition of Oklahoma Builder ma...]]></description>
3085. </item>
3087. <item>
3088. <title><![CDATA[Don't miss OSHBA's annual Sporting Clays Tournament]]></title>
3089. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/dont-miss-oshbas-annual-sporting-clays-tournament]]></link>
3090.  
3091. <pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3092. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
3093. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/dont-miss-oshbas-annual-sporting-clays-tournament</guid>
3094. <description><![CDATA[Our annual Sporting Clays Tournament is less than a month away. Now is the time to sign up a...]]></description>
3095. </item>
3097. <item>
3098. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Honored for Get Out the Vote Campaign]]></title>
3099. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-honored-for-get-out-the-vote-campaign]]></link>
3100.  
3101. <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3102. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3103. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-honored-for-get-out-the-vote-campaign</guid>
3104. <description><![CDATA[ 
3105.  
3106. Copyright © 2017 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders...]]></description>
3107. </item>
3109. <item>
3110. <title><![CDATA[Congress Moves to Overturn OSHA Recordkeeping Rule]]></title>
3111. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/congress-moves-to-overturn-osha-recordkeeping-rule]]></link>
3112.  
3113. <pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3114. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3115. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/congress-moves-to-overturn-osha-recordkeeping-rule</guid>
3116. <description><![CDATA[Copyright © 2017 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders. All...]]></description>
3117. </item>
3119. <item>
3120. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Congratulates Scott Pruitt on his Confirmation as EPA Administrator]]></title>
3121. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-congratulates-scott-pruitt-on-his-confirmation-as-epa-administrator]]></link>
3122.  
3123. <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3124. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3125. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-congratulates-scott-pruitt-on-his-confirmation-as-epa-administrator</guid>
3126. <description><![CDATA[ 
3127.  
3128. Copyright © 2017. All rights reserved.
3129.  
3130. Granger MacDonald, chairman of the Nation...]]></description>
3131. </item>
3133. <item>
3134. <title><![CDATA[From The Oklahoman: Oklahoma City housing starts jump in January]]></title>
3135. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/from-the-oklahoman-oklahoma-city-housing-starts-jump-in-january]]></link>
3136.  
3137. <pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3138. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
3139. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/from-the-oklahoman-oklahoma-city-housing-starts-jump-in-january</guid>
3140. <description><![CDATA[Homebuilder Denise Patterson show some of the features in one of her custom homes at 15317 S...]]></description>
3141. </item>
3143. <item>
3144. <title><![CDATA[President's Message for February: Capitol Day and more]]></title>
3145. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-message-for-february-capitol-day-and-more]]></link>
3146.  
3147. <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3148. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , President's Memo , State and Local News]]></category>
3149. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-message-for-february-capitol-day-and-more</guid>
3150. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA President Dan Reeves shares about Capitol Day and the legislative process, OK Building Summ...]]></description>
3151. </item>
3153. <item>
3154. <title><![CDATA[Builders Still Optimistic in February]]></title>
3155. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builders-still-optimistic-in-february]]></link>
3156.  
3157. <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3158. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3159. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builders-still-optimistic-in-february</guid>
3160. <description><![CDATA[Copyright © 2017 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders. All...]]></description>
3161. </item>
3163. <item>
3164. <title><![CDATA[Reserve these dates for OK Building Summit & Expo]]></title>
3165. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/reserve-these-dates-for-ok-building-summit--expo]]></link>
3166.  
3167. <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3168. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit , State and Local News]]></category>
3169. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/reserve-these-dates-for-ok-building-summit--expo</guid>
3170. <description><![CDATA[ 
3171.  
3172. Be sure to mark your calendars or tell Siri to book a reminder for September 27 & 28. ...]]></description>
3173. </item>
3175. <item>
3176. <title><![CDATA[Tony Foust earns top designation from National Association of Home Builders]]></title>
3177. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tony-foust-earns-top-designation-from-national-association-of-home-builders]]></link>
3178.  
3179. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3180. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
3181. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tony-foust-earns-top-designation-from-national-association-of-home-builders</guid>
3182. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: Tony Foust was named Graduate Master Builder of the Year at the 2017 International...]]></description>
3183. </item>
3185. <item>
3186. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: Conventionally Financed New Home Sales Reach Nine-year High in 2016]]></title>
3187. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-conventionally-financed-new-home-sales-reach-nine-year-high-in-2016]]></link>
3188.  
3189. <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3190. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3191. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-conventionally-financed-new-home-sales-reach-nine-year-high-in-2016</guid>
3192. <description><![CDATA[ 
3193.  
3194. By David Logan
3195. Copyright © 2017 National Association of Home Builders
3196.  
3197. NAHB analy...]]></description>
3198. </item>
3200. <item>
3201. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame video: Reese Wilmoth]]></title>
3202. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame-video-reese-wilmoth]]></link>
3203.  
3204. <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3205. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
3206. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame-video-reese-wilmoth</guid>
3207. <description><![CDATA[Welcome to our final video saluting the Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame Class of 2017.  Today's vi...]]></description>
3208. </item>
3210. <item>
3211. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: Building success with happy homeowners]]></title>
3212. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-building-success-with-happy-homeowners]]></link>
3213.  
3214. <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3215. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3216. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-building-success-with-happy-homeowners</guid>
3217. <description><![CDATA[Copyright © 2017 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders. All...]]></description>
3218. </item>
3220. <item>
3221. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame video: Bob Thompson]]></title>
3222. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame-video-bob-thompson]]></link>
3223.  
3224. <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3225. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3226. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame-video-bob-thompson</guid>
3227. <description><![CDATA[This is the fourth in our series of videos honoring the Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame Class of 20...]]></description>
3228. </item>
3230. <item>
3231. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame video: Bill Rhees]]></title>
3232. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame-video-bill-rhees]]></link>
3233.  
3234. <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3235. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3236. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame-video-bill-rhees</guid>
3237. <description><![CDATA[Here is the third in our series of videos honoring the Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame Class of 201...]]></description>
3238. </item>
3240. <item>
3241. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame video: Ken Klein]]></title>
3242. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame-video-ken-klein]]></link>
3243.  
3244. <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3245. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3246. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame-video-ken-klein</guid>
3247. <description><![CDATA[Here is the second video in our series honoring the 2017 class of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. This...]]></description>
3248. </item>
3250. <item>
3251. <title><![CDATA[NAHB seeks 2018 NGBS Consensus Committee Members]]></title>
3252. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-seeks-2018-ngbs-consensus-committee-members]]></link>
3253.  
3254. <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3255. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3256. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-seeks-2018-ngbs-consensus-committee-members</guid>
3257. <description><![CDATA[Copyright © 2017 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders. All...]]></description>
3258. </item>
3260. <item>
3261. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame video: Charlie Gilmore]]></title>
3262. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame-video-charlie-gilmore]]></link>
3263.  
3264. <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3265. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3266. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame-video-charlie-gilmore</guid>
3267. <description><![CDATA[ 
3268.  
3269. This is the first in a series of OSHBA videos that honor the 2017 class of the Oklahoma Ho...]]></description>
3270. </item>
3272. <item>
3273. <title><![CDATA[Class of 2017 inducted into Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame]]></title>
3274. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/class-of-2017-inducted-into-oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame]]></link>
3275.  
3276. <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3277. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3278. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/class-of-2017-inducted-into-oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame</guid>
3279. <description><![CDATA[Five legends of the building industry were inducted into the Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame a...]]></description>
3280. </item>
3282. <item>
3283. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Asks for Halt to EPAs New Permit]]></title>
3284. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-asks-for-halt-to-epas-new-permit]]></link>
3285.  
3286. <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3287. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3288. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-asks-for-halt-to-epas-new-permit</guid>
3289. <description><![CDATA[Copyright © 2017 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders. All...]]></description>
3290. </item>
3292. <item>
3293. <title><![CDATA[Oklahomans at IBS in Orlando]]></title>
3294. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahomans-at-ibs-in-orlando]]></link>
3295.  
3296. <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3297. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3298. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahomans-at-ibs-in-orlando</guid>
3299. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA members from the Oklahoma contingent of more than 250 explore the IBS show in Orlando,...]]></description>
3300. </item>
3302. <item>
3303. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: Many markets across the nation grappling with labor shortages.]]></title>
3304. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-many-markets-across-the-nation-grappling-with-labor-shortages]]></link>
3305.  
3306. <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3307. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3308. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-many-markets-across-the-nation-grappling-with-labor-shortages</guid>
3309. <description><![CDATA[ 
3310.  
3311. Copyright © 2017 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders...]]></description>
3312. </item>
3314. <item>
3315. <title><![CDATA[Meet OSHBA's New President]]></title>
3316. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/meet-oshbas-new-president]]></link>
3317.  
3318. <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3319. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3320. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/meet-oshbas-new-president</guid>
3321. <description><![CDATA[New OSHBA President Dan Reeves introduces himself in this video, talking about his background in ...]]></description>
3322. </item>
3324. <item>
3325. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: Communication and Planning Key to Customer Satisfaction]]></title>
3326. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-communication-and-planning-key-to-customer-satisfaction]]></link>
3327.  
3328. <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3329. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3330. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-communication-and-planning-key-to-customer-satisfaction</guid>
3331. <description><![CDATA[ 
3332.  
3333. Copyright © 2017 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builde...]]></description>
3334. </item>
3336. <item>
3337. <title><![CDATA[Jeff Click named OSHBA Builder of the Year]]></title>
3338. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/blog.php?vpostid=806]]></link>
3339.  
3340. <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3341. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3342. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/blog.php?vpostid=806</guid>
3343. <description><![CDATA[BREAKING NEWS -- Jeff Click, (right) owner of Jeff Click Homes of Oklahoma City, was named Oklaho...]]></description>
3344. </item>
3346. <item>
3347. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: Age of Housing Stock by State]]></title>
3348. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-age-of-housing-stock-by-state]]></link>
3349.  
3350. <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3351. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3352. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-age-of-housing-stock-by-state</guid>
3353. <description><![CDATA[BY NA ZHAO
3354. Copyright © 2017, National Association of Home Builders
3355.  
3356. According to the l...]]></description>
3357. </item>
3359. <item>
3360. <title><![CDATA[Builders Satisfy Demand for Open Floor Plans]]></title>
3361. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builders-satisfy-demand-for-open-floor-plans]]></link>
3362.  
3363. <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3364. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3365. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builders-satisfy-demand-for-open-floor-plans</guid>
3366. <description><![CDATA[ 
3367.  
3368. By Paul Emrath
3369. Copyright © 2017, National Association of Home Builders 
3370.  
3371. Accor...]]></description>
3372. </item>
3374. <item>
3375. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Elects Leadership for 2017]]></title>
3376. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-elects-leadership-for-2017]]></link>
3377.  
3378. <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3379. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3380. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-elects-leadership-for-2017</guid>
3381. <description><![CDATA[Copyright © 2017 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders. All...]]></description>
3382. </item>
3384. <item>
3385. <title><![CDATA[One week left to register for Installation Banquet]]></title>
3386. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/one-week-left-to-register-for-installation-banquet]]></link>
3387.  
3388. <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3389. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3390. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/one-week-left-to-register-for-installation-banquet</guid>
3391. <description><![CDATA[...]]></description>
3392. </item>
3394. <item>
3395. <title><![CDATA[Some highlights from International Builders' Show]]></title>
3396. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/some-highlights-from-international-builders-show]]></link>
3397.  
3398. <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3399. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3400. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/some-highlights-from-international-builders-show</guid>
3401. <description><![CDATA[By Richard Mize
3402. Copyright © 2017, The Oklahoma Publishing Co.
3403.  
3404. While we were in Oklahoma sw...]]></description>
3405. </item>
3407. <item>
3408. <title><![CDATA[Rising Rates a Challenge for 2017]]></title>
3409. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/rising-rates-a-challenge-for-2017]]></link>
3410.  
3411. <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3412. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3413. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/rising-rates-a-challenge-for-2017</guid>
3414. <description><![CDATA[ 
3415.  
3416. Copyright ©2017 NAHB | National Association of Home Builders
3417.  
3418. Economic conditions...]]></description>
3419. </item>
3421. <item>
3422. <title><![CDATA[Installation & Hall of Fame Banquet Set]]></title>
3423. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/installation--hall-of-fame-banquet-set]]></link>
3424.  
3425. <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3426. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3427. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/installation--hall-of-fame-banquet-set</guid>
3428. <description><![CDATA[Now is the time to register for this year's annual Installation & Hall of Fame banquet.  We are ...]]></description>
3429. </item>
3431. <item>
3432. <title><![CDATA[National builders, other trade groups, sue OSHA for 'overreach' in Oklahoma federal court]]></title>
3433. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/national-builders-other-trade-groups-sue-osha-for-overreach-in-oklahoma-federal-court]]></link>
3434.  
3435. <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3436. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3437. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/national-builders-other-trade-groups-sue-osha-for-overreach-in-oklahoma-federal-court</guid>
3438. <description><![CDATA[Editors note: The following article was published in Jan. 6 editions of The Oklahoman
3439.  
3440. By R...]]></description>
3441. </item>
3443. <item>
3444. <title><![CDATA[Tulsa builder named finalist for NAHB Young Professionals Award]]></title>
3445. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/finalists-named-for-young-professionals-award]]></link>
3446.  
3447. <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3448. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3449. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/finalists-named-for-young-professionals-award</guid>
3450. <description><![CDATA[Copyright © 2017 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders. All righ...]]></description>
3451. </item>
3453. <item>
3454. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: Home Price Gains Continue]]></title>
3455. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-home-price-gains-continue]]></link>
3456.  
3457. <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3458. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3459. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-home-price-gains-continue</guid>
3460. <description><![CDATA[ 
3461.  
3462. By Jing Fu
3463. Copyright © 2016, National Association of Home Builders
3464.  
3465. The Case-Sh...]]></description>
3466. </item>
3468. <item>
3469. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Top Posts of 2016: Where are the Nations Second Homes?]]></title>
3470. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-top-posts-of-2016-where-are-the-nations-second-homes]]></link>
3471.  
3472. <pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3473. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3474. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-top-posts-of-2016-where-are-the-nations-second-homes</guid>
3475. <description><![CDATA[By Robert Dietz
3476. Copyright © 2016 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
3477.  
3478. Editors not...]]></description>
3479. </item>
3481. <item>
3482. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: Conventional Mortgages Finance Most New Home Sales Since 2008]]></title>
3483. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-conventional-mortgages-finance-most-new-home-sales-since-2008]]></link>
3484.  
3485. <pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3486. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3487. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-conventional-mortgages-finance-most-new-home-sales-since-2008</guid>
3488. <description><![CDATA[ 
3489.  
3490. By David Logan
3491.  
3492. Copyright © 2016 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
3493.  
3494.  
3495.  
3496. ...]]></description>
3497. </item>
3499. <item>
3500. <title><![CDATA[Growth in Homeowners Equity Continues]]></title>
3501. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/growth-in-homeowners-equity-continues]]></link>
3502.  
3503. <pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3504. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3505. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/growth-in-homeowners-equity-continues</guid>
3506. <description><![CDATA[By Michael Neal
3507.  
3508. Copyright © 2016 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
3509.  
3510. According to...]]></description>
3511. </item>
3513. <item>
3514. <title><![CDATA[Congress Reinstates Health Reimbursement Arrangements]]></title>
3515. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/congress-reinstates-health-reimbursement-arrangements]]></link>
3516.  
3517. <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3518. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Legislative Update , Home Builder News]]></category>
3519. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/congress-reinstates-health-reimbursement-arrangements</guid>
3520. <description><![CDATA[In a major victory for home building firms and other small businesses across the land, the S...]]></description>
3521. </item>
3523. <item>
3524. <title><![CDATA[Christmas greetings from the Prez]]></title>
3525. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/christmas-greetings-from-the-prez]]></link>
3526.  
3527. <pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3528. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3529. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/christmas-greetings-from-the-prez</guid>
3530. <description><![CDATA[President Kurt delivers a holiday greeting from his new design center that is under construction....]]></description>
3531. </item>
3533. <item>
3534. <title><![CDATA[State Associates Report: Business is changing. Are you?]]></title>
3535. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/state-associates-report-business-is-changing-are-you]]></link>
3536.  
3537. <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3538. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3539. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/state-associates-report-business-is-changing-are-you</guid>
3540. <description><![CDATA[By Steve Taylor
3541. Chairman, OSHBA Associates Council
3542.  
3543. Editor's note: This column was published...]]></description>
3544. </item>
3546. <item>
3547. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Releases the 2016 Priced Out Estimates]]></title>
3548. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-releases-the-2016-priced-out-estimates]]></link>
3549.  
3550. <pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3551. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3552. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-releases-the-2016-priced-out-estimates</guid>
3553. <description><![CDATA[ 
3554.  
3555. By NA Zhau
3556. Copyright © 2014 National Association of Home Builders
3557.  
3558.  
3559.  
3561. N...]]></description>
3562. </item>
3564. <item>
3565. <title><![CDATA[State Rep's Report: NAHB advocacy means $$ in your pocket]]></title>
3566. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/state-reps-report-nahb-advocacy-means--in-your-pocket]]></link>
3567.  
3568. <pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3569. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
3570. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/state-reps-report-nahb-advocacy-means--in-your-pocket</guid>
3571. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This column was published in the December edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine
3572.  
3573. ...]]></description>
3574. </item>
3576. <item>
3577. <title><![CDATA[From The Oklahoman: Election, oil, economy bode well for Oklahoma City housing, builders say]]></title>
3578. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/from-the-oklahoman-election-oil-economy-bode-well-for-oklahoma-city-housing-builders-say]]></link>
3579.  
3580. <pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3581. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3582. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/from-the-oklahoman-election-oil-economy-bode-well-for-oklahoma-city-housing-builders-say</guid>
3583. <description><![CDATA[By Richard Mize
3584. Copyright © 2016, The Oklahoma Publishing Co.
3585.  
3586. Metro-area homebuilders are ...]]></description>
3587. </item>
3589. <item>
3590. <title><![CDATA[From NAHB: Pre-Show Courses Will Reboot Your Business]]></title>
3591. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/from-nahb-pre-show-courses-will-reboot-your-business]]></link>
3592.  
3593. <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3594. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3595. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/from-nahb-pre-show-courses-will-reboot-your-business</guid>
3596. <description><![CDATA[Whether you want to ensure your current business practices stand up to today's fast pace, or...]]></description>
3597. </item>
3599. <item>
3600. <title><![CDATA[By All Means: What is OSHBA's future? Read it here]]></title>
3601. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/by-all-means-what-is-oshbas-future-read-it-here]]></link>
3602.  
3603. <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3604. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
3605. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/by-all-means-what-is-oshbas-future-read-it-here</guid>
3606. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This column was published in the November edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine
3607.  
3608. ...]]></description>
3609. </item>
3611. <item>
3612. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: New Home Sales Down 1.9% in October]]></title>
3613. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-new-home-sales-down-19-in-october]]></link>
3614.  
3615. <pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3616. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3617. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-new-home-sales-down-19-in-october</guid>
3618. <description><![CDATA[Copyright © 2016 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders. All...]]></description>
3619. </item>
3621. <item>
3622. <title><![CDATA[President's report: Summit breaks records]]></title>
3623. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-report-summit-breaks-records]]></link>
3624.  
3625. <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3626. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
3627. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-report-summit-breaks-records</guid>
3628. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This column was published in the current edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine
3629.  
3630. ...]]></description>
3631. </item>
3633. <item>
3634. <title><![CDATA[Federal Judge Blocks Overtime Rule]]></title>
3635. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/federal-judge-blocks-overtime-rule]]></link>
3636.  
3637. <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3638. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
3639. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/federal-judge-blocks-overtime-rule</guid>
3640. <description><![CDATA[ 
3641.  
3642. Copyright © 2016 NAHB Now
3643.  
3644. In a victory for NAHB, a federal judge in Texas on Nov...]]></description>
3645. </item>
3647. <item>
3648. <title><![CDATA[HBI Students Ready for Job Market]]></title>
3649. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/hbi-students-ready-for-job-market]]></link>
3650.  
3651. <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3652. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
3653. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/hbi-students-ready-for-job-market</guid>
3654. <description><![CDATA[This year, workforce development was a top priority for HBA of Greater Tulsa President Brandon Ja...]]></description>
3655. </item>
3657. <item>
3658. <title><![CDATA[Foust, a leader among leaders]]></title>
3659. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/foust-a-leader-among-leaders]]></link>
3660.  
3661. <pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3662. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
3663. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/foust-a-leader-among-leaders</guid>
3664. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This article appears in the next edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine, which will ...]]></description>
3665. </item>
3667. <item>
3668. <title><![CDATA[Wall Street Journal: With Workers Scarce, More Home Builders Turn to Prefab Construction]]></title>
3669. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/wall-street-journal-with-workers-scarce-more-home-builders-turn-to-prefab-construction]]></link>
3670.  
3671. <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3672. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3673. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/wall-street-journal-with-workers-scarce-more-home-builders-turn-to-prefab-construction</guid>
3674. <description><![CDATA[ 
3675.  
3676. By CHRIS KIRKHAM
3677. Copyright ©2016 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
3678.  
3679. ...]]></description>
3680. </item>
3682. <item>
3683. <title><![CDATA[Forbes: How President Trump Could Affect The Value Of Your Home]]></title>
3684. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/blog.php?vpostid=776]]></link>
3685.  
3686. <pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3687. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3688. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/blog.php?vpostid=776</guid>
3689. <description><![CDATA[ 
3690.  
3691. By Samantha Sharf 
3692.  
3693. Forbes Magazine
3694.  
3695.  
3696.  
3697. In July the U.S. Census Bureau ann...]]></description>
3698. </item>
3700. <item>
3701. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: Trump Announces Most Likely Supreme Court Nominees]]></title>
3702. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-trump-announces-most-likely-supreme-court-nominees]]></link>
3703.  
3704. <pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3705. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3706. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-trump-announces-most-likely-supreme-court-nominees</guid>
3707. <description><![CDATA[ 
3708.  
3709.  
3710.  
3711. With the election of Donald Trump to become the next president, Merrick Garland,...]]></description>
3712. </item>
3714. <item>
3715. <title><![CDATA[Universal Design/Build Course in Santa Fe]]></title>
3716. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/universal-designbuild-course-in-santa-fe]]></link>
3717.  
3718. <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3719. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3720. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/universal-designbuild-course-in-santa-fe</guid>
3721. <description><![CDATA[...]]></description>
3722. </item>
3724. <item>
3725. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: The 2016 Election and Housing]]></title>
3726. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-the-2016-election-and-housing]]></link>
3727.  
3728. <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3729. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3730. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-the-2016-election-and-housing</guid>
3731. <description><![CDATA[ 
3732.  
3734.  
3735.  
3736.  
3737. NAHB Chairman Ed Brady congratulated Donald Trump on his victory earlier this ...]]></description>
3738. </item>
3740. <item>
3741. <title><![CDATA[Odds and ends from around the state]]></title>
3742. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/odds-and-ends-from-around-the-state]]></link>
3743.  
3744. <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3745. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3746. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/odds-and-ends-from-around-the-state</guid>
3747. <description><![CDATA[Banquets. Festivals. Parades of homes.  At the OSHBA Fall Board meeting, builders groups from...]]></description>
3748. </item>
3750. <item>
3751. <title><![CDATA[HousingWire: Five things we learned from the 2016 home-buying season]]></title>
3752. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/housingwire-five-things-we-learned-from-the-2016-home-buying-season]]></link>
3753.  
3754. <pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
3755. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3756. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/housingwire-five-things-we-learned-from-the-2016-home-buying-season</guid>
3757. <description><![CDATA[ 
3758.  
3759. By Joe Melendez
3760. Copyright © 2006-2016 HW Media, LLC. All rights reserved.
3761.  
3762. With...]]></description>
3763. </item>
3765. <item>
3766. <title><![CDATA[Economic weather report from around the state]]></title>
3767. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/economic-weather-report-from-around-the-state]]></link>
3768.  
3769. <pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3770. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
3771. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/economic-weather-report-from-around-the-state</guid>
3772. <description><![CDATA[At our Fall Board meeting in October, reports from our affiliates from around state provided a gl...]]></description>
3773. </item>
3775. <item>
3776. <title><![CDATA[President's Monthly Message November 2016]]></title>
3777. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-monthly-message-november-2016]]></link>
3778.  
3779. <pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3780. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , President's Memo , State and Local News]]></category>
3781. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-monthly-message-november-2016</guid>
3782. <description><![CDATA[President Kurt Dinnes is on the road again this month for his monthly message -- this month talks...]]></description>
3783. </item>
3785. <item>
3786. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: Garages in New Homes: 2015 Data]]></title>
3787. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/garages-in-new-homes-2015-data]]></link>
3788.  
3789. <pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3790. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
3791. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/garages-in-new-homes-2015-data</guid>
3792. <description><![CDATA[ 
3793.  
3794. BY ROBERT DIETZ
3795.  
3796. Copyright © 2016 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
3797.  
3798.  
3799. ...]]></description>
3800. </item>
3802. <item>
3803. <title><![CDATA[Builders Associations making an impact across Oklahoma]]></title>
3804. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builders-associations-making-an-impact-across-oklahoma]]></link>
3805.  
3806. <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3807. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3808. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builders-associations-making-an-impact-across-oklahoma</guid>
3809. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA chapters and Associates groups around the state are making a difference through fundraising...]]></description>
3810. </item>
3812. <item>
3813. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: Key Building Materials Remain Stubbornly Expensive]]></title>
3814. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-key-building-materials-remain-stubbornly-expensive]]></link>
3815.  
3816. <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3817. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
3818. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-key-building-materials-remain-stubbornly-expensive</guid>
3819. <description><![CDATA[ 
3820.  
3821. By David Logan 
3822.  
3823. Copyright © 2016 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
3824.  
3825.  
3826. ...]]></description>
3827. </item>
3829. <item>
3830. <title><![CDATA[Code changes. Get with it as they are the law]]></title>
3831. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/code-changes-get-with-it-as-they-are-the-law]]></link>
3832.  
3833. <pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3834. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
3835. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/code-changes-get-with-it-as-they-are-the-law</guid>
3836. <description><![CDATA[By Carol Hartzog
3837.  
3838. On Nov. 1, the newest modifications to the statewide uniform building codes ...]]></description>
3839. </item>
3841. <item>
3842. <title><![CDATA[Steve Allen joins OSHBA leadership ladder]]></title>
3843. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/steve-allen-joins-oshba-leadership-ladder]]></link>
3844.  
3845. <pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3846. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
3847. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/steve-allen-joins-oshba-leadership-ladder</guid>
3848. <description><![CDATA[ 
3849.  
3850. Congratulations to Steve Allen of Oklahoma City who joins the OSHBA leadership ladder in 2...]]></description>
3851. </item>
3853. <item>
3854. <title><![CDATA[New Study Describes Characteristics of U.S. Subdivisions]]></title>
3855. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-study-describes-characteristics-of-us-subdivisions]]></link>
3856.  
3857. <pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3858. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3859. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-study-describes-characteristics-of-us-subdivisions</guid>
3860. <description><![CDATA[By Paul Emrath
3861. Copyright © 2016 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
3862.  
3863. A recent NAHB ...]]></description>
3864. </item>
3866. <item>
3867. <title><![CDATA[BASCO member Kendra Orcutt named 2016 Occupational Therapist of the Year]]></title>
3868. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/basco-member-kendra-orcutt-named-2016-occupational-therapist-of-the-year]]></link>
3869.  
3870. <pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3871. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3872. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/basco-member-kendra-orcutt-named-2016-occupational-therapist-of-the-year</guid>
3873. <description><![CDATA[Kendra Orcutt, Home Mods by Therapists, was awarded 2016 Occupational Therapist of the Year by th...]]></description>
3874. </item>
3876. <item>
3877. <title><![CDATA[Summit takeaways]]></title>
3878. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-takeaways]]></link>
3879.  
3880. <pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3881. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
3882. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-takeaways</guid>
3883. <description><![CDATA[Attentive audience during the opening session of the 2016 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo
3884.  
3885. ...]]></description>
3886. </item>
3888. <item>
3889. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: Making Zero Energy Equal a Perfect 10]]></title>
3890. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-making-zero-energy-equal-a-perfect-10]]></link>
3891.  
3892. <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3893. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3894. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-making-zero-energy-equal-a-perfect-10</guid>
3895. <description><![CDATA[ 
3896.  
3897. Zero-energy homes, also known as net-zero homes, produce as much energy as they consu...]]></description>
3898. </item>
3900. <item>
3901. <title><![CDATA[Color forecast? Back to earth tones]]></title>
3902. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/color-forecast-back-to-earth-tones]]></link>
3903.  
3904. <pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3905. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
3906. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/color-forecast-back-to-earth-tones</guid>
3907. <description><![CDATA[Ashlynn Barton Bourque with Sherwin-Williams discusses 'colors of the future' at the 2016 Ok...]]></description>
3908. </item>
3910. <item>
3911. <title><![CDATA[Thunder CLICKs with success. You can too]]></title>
3912. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/thunder-clicks-with-success-you-can-too]]></link>
3913.  
3914. <pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3915. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit , Home Builder News]]></category>
3916. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/thunder-clicks-with-success-you-can-too</guid>
3917. <description><![CDATA[Pete Winemiller, OKC Thunder senior vice president of guest relations, describes the "attitu...]]></description>
3918. </item>
3920. <item>
3921. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Commends Sen. Wydens New Middle-Income Housing Tax Credit]]></title>
3922. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-commends-sen-wydens-new-middle-income-housing-tax-credit]]></link>
3923.  
3924. <pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3925. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3926. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-commends-sen-wydens-new-middle-income-housing-tax-credit</guid>
3927. <description><![CDATA[ 
3928.  
3929.  
3930.  
3931. NAHB has commended Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) for introducing the Middle-Income H...]]></description>
3932. </item>
3934. <item>
3935. <title><![CDATA[Tulsa area builder state Mayor of the year]]></title>
3936. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-area-builder-state-mayor-of-the-year]]></link>
3937.  
3938. <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3939. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3940. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-area-builder-state-mayor-of-the-year</guid>
3941. <description><![CDATA[Editors Note: Home Builder Craig Thurmond was last years OSHBA Builder of the Year. We cong...]]></description>
3942. </item>
3944. <item>
3945. <title><![CDATA[TWO EVENTS you don't want to miss]]></title>
3946. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/two-events-you-dont-want-to-miss]]></link>
3947.  
3948. <pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3949. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
3950. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/two-events-you-dont-want-to-miss</guid>
3951. <description><![CDATA[So you're looking at your to-do list and you have several things checked off:
3952.  
3954. attended th...]]></description>
3955. </item>
3957. <item>
3958. <title><![CDATA[Summit Media Coverage: Millennials have thrown the bathtub out with the bathwater]]></title>
3959. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-media-coverage-millennials-have-thrown-the-bathtub-out-with-the-bathwater]]></link>
3960.  
3961. <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3962. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
3963. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-media-coverage-millennials-have-thrown-the-bathtub-out-with-the-bathwater</guid>
3964. <description><![CDATA[By Richard Mize
3965. Copyright © 2016, The Oklahoman
3966.  
3967. Millennials have thrown the bathtub out wi...]]></description>
3968. </item>
3970. <item>
3971. <title><![CDATA[American Consumers Overpaid by $6 Billion for Lumber, Canadian Research Says]]></title>
3972. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/american-consumers-overpaid-by-6-billion-for-lumber-canadian-research-says]]></link>
3973.  
3974. <pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3975. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
3976. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/american-consumers-overpaid-by-6-billion-for-lumber-canadian-research-says</guid>
3977. <description><![CDATA[By Marisa Mendez
3978. Copyright © 2016 Hanley Wood Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
3979.  
3980. Americ...]]></description>
3981. </item>
3983. <item>
3984. <title><![CDATA[Best and Worst cities for families]]></title>
3985. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/best-and-worst-cities-for-families]]></link>
3986.  
3987. <pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
3988. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
3989. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/best-and-worst-cities-for-families</guid>
3990. <description><![CDATA[By Kelsey Ramírez
3991. HousingWire
3992.  
3993. Copyright © 2006-2016 HW Media, LLC. All rights reser...]]></description>
3994. </item>
3996. <item>
3997. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo photo highlights]]></title>
3998. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/building-summit-photo-highlights]]></link>
3999.  
4000. <pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4001. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
4002. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/building-summit-photo-highlights</guid>
4003. <description><![CDATA[We sifted through some of our photos from the Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo and posted ...]]></description>
4004. </item>
4006. <item>
4007. <title><![CDATA[Chicago Tribune: The McMansion's Day has come and gone]]></title>
4008. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/chicago-tribune-the-mcmansions-day-has-come-and-gone]]></link>
4009.  
4010. <pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4011. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4012. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/chicago-tribune-the-mcmansions-day-has-come-and-gone</guid>
4013. <description><![CDATA[ 
4014.  
4015. By Gail MarksJarvis
4016.  
4017. Copyright © 2016, Chicago Tribune
4018.  
4019.  
4020.  
4021. The McMansion s...]]></description>
4022. </item>
4024. <item>
4025. <title><![CDATA[Salute our great 2016 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo sponsors Kirkpatrick Bank, PSO & Spectrum Paint]]></title>
4026. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-great-2016-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-sponsors-kirkpatrick-bank-pso--spectrum-paint]]></link>
4027.  
4028. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4029. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
4030. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-great-2016-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-sponsors-kirkpatrick-bank-pso--spectrum-paint</guid>
4031. <description><![CDATA[Thank you to all our great sponsors of the 2016 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo.  Today we salut...]]></description>
4032. </item>
4034. <item>
4035. <title><![CDATA[Salute our great 2016 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo sponsor Oklahoma Ready Mixed Concrete Association]]></title>
4036. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-great-2016-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-sponsor-oklahoma-ready-mix-concrete-association]]></link>
4037.  
4038. <pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4039. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
4040. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-great-2016-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-sponsor-oklahoma-ready-mix-concrete-association</guid>
4041. <description><![CDATA[Thank you to all our great sponsors of the 2016 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo.  Today we salut...]]></description>
4042. </item>
4044. <item>
4045. <title><![CDATA[Salute our great 2016 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo sponsors GuildQuality and Mill Creek Lumber & Supply]]></title>
4046. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-great-2016-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-sponsors-guildquality-and-mill-creek-lumber--supply]]></link>
4047.  
4048. <pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4049. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
4050. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-great-2016-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-sponsors-guildquality-and-mill-creek-lumber--supply</guid>
4051. <description><![CDATA[Thank you to all our great sponsors of the 2016 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo.  Today we salut...]]></description>
4052. </item>
4054. <item>
4055. <title><![CDATA[Salute our great Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo sponsors Buildertrend and Ferguson Buick GMC]]></title>
4056. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-great-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-sponsors-buildertrend-and-ferguson-buick-gmc]]></link>
4057.  
4058. <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4059. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
4060. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-great-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-sponsors-buildertrend-and-ferguson-buick-gmc</guid>
4061. <description><![CDATA[Thank you to all our great sponsors of the 2016 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo.  Today, we salu...]]></description>
4062. </item>
4064. <item>
4065. <title><![CDATA[NEXT WEEK! The Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo has it all]]></title>
4066. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/next-week-the-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-has-it-all]]></link>
4067.  
4068. <pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4069. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
4070. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/next-week-the-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-has-it-all</guid>
4071. <description><![CDATA[ 
4072.  
4074.  
4075. The Oklahoma Buidling Summit & Expo is NEXT WEEK, September 21-22. Our 2016 Building ...]]></description>
4076. </item>
4078. <item>
4079. <title><![CDATA[Three takeaways from the latest housing market reports]]></title>
4080. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/three-takeaways-from-the-latest-housing-market-reports]]></link>
4081.  
4082. <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4083. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4084. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/three-takeaways-from-the-latest-housing-market-reports</guid>
4085. <description><![CDATA[By Emily Peiffer
4086. Copyright © 2016 Industry Dive. All rights reserved
4087.  
4088. The housing mark...]]></description>
4089. </item>
4091. <item>
4092. <title><![CDATA[Salute our great Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo sponsors CenterPoint Energy and OG&E]]></title>
4093. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/blog.php?vpostid=742]]></link>
4094.  
4095. <pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4096. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit , State and Local News]]></category>
4097. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/blog.php?vpostid=742</guid>
4098. <description><![CDATA[Thank you to all our great sponsors of the 2016 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo.  Today, we salu...]]></description>
4099. </item>
4101. <item>
4102. <title><![CDATA[News you can use: Online Buyers Guide up and running]]></title>
4103. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/news-you-can-use-online-buyers-guide-up-and-running]]></link>
4104.  
4105. <pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4106. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4107. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/news-you-can-use-online-buyers-guide-up-and-running</guid>
4108. <description><![CDATA[NEW ONLINE BUYERS GUIDE
4109.  
4110.  
4111.  
4112. We mentioned it before and now it is up and running. Here is t...]]></description>
4113. </item>
4115. <item>
4116. <title><![CDATA[Livable Luxe from Sherwin-Williams]]></title>
4117. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/livable-luxe-from-sherwin-williams]]></link>
4118.  
4119. <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4120. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4121. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/livable-luxe-from-sherwin-williams</guid>
4122. <description><![CDATA[Dont let its elegant palette fool you: The kitchen in this newly constructed Williamsburg...]]></description>
4123. </item>
4125. <item>
4126. <title><![CDATA[Caleb McCaleb's perspective on Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo]]></title>
4127. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/caleb-mccalebs-perspective-on-oklahoma-building-summit--expo]]></link>
4128.  
4129. <pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4130. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
4131. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/caleb-mccalebs-perspective-on-oklahoma-building-summit--expo</guid>
4132. <description><![CDATA[ 
4133.  
4134. Builder & Developer Caleb McCaleb on the benefits of attending the OK Building Summit & Ex...]]></description>
4135. </item>
4137. <item>
4138. <title><![CDATA[Add active on to your membership title]]></title>
4139. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/add-active-on-to-your-membership-title]]></link>
4140.  
4141. <pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4142. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4143. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/add-active-on-to-your-membership-title</guid>
4144. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This column was published in the August edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine
4145.  
4146. B...]]></description>
4147. </item>
4149. <item>
4150. <title><![CDATA[September President's message: See you at the Oklahoma Building Summit]]></title>
4151. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/september-presidents-message-see-you-at-the-oklahoma-building-summit]]></link>
4152.  
4153. <pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4154. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , President's Memo]]></category>
4155. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/september-presidents-message-see-you-at-the-oklahoma-building-summit</guid>
4156. <description><![CDATA[  Kurt Dinnes gives his Labor Day message to OSHBA members.
4157.  
4158.  
4159.  
4161. ...]]></description>
4162. </item>
4164. <item>
4165. <title><![CDATA[Salute our great OK Building Summit & Expo sponsors Acme Brick and Brewer Carpet One]]></title>
4166. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-great-ok-building-summit--expo-sponsors-acme-brick-and-brewer-carpet-one]]></link>
4167.  
4168. <pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4169. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit , State and Local News]]></category>
4170. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-great-ok-building-summit--expo-sponsors-acme-brick-and-brewer-carpet-one</guid>
4171. <description><![CDATA[Thank you to all our great sponsors of the 2016 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo.  Today, we salu...]]></description>
4172. </item>
4174. <item>
4175. <title><![CDATA[Book your HOTEL for the upcoming Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo]]></title>
4176. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/book-your-hotel-for-the-upcoming-oklahoma-building-summit--expo]]></link>
4177.  
4178. <pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4179. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
4180. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/book-your-hotel-for-the-upcoming-oklahoma-building-summit--expo</guid>
4181. <description><![CDATA[Ok, you've registered for the Summit.  You put it on your calendar and all of a sudden it h...]]></description>
4182. </item>
4184. <item>
4185. <title><![CDATA[Bob Chamberlain on exhibiting at the Building Summit & Expo]]></title>
4186. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/bob-chamberlain-on-exhibiting-at-the-building-summit--expo]]></link>
4187.  
4188. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4189. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit , State and Local News]]></category>
4190. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/bob-chamberlain-on-exhibiting-at-the-building-summit--expo</guid>
4191. <description><![CDATA[One of our leading suppliers talks about the benefits of exhibiting at the OK Building Summit & E...]]></description>
4192. </item>
4194. <item>
4195. <title><![CDATA[Salute our great OK Building Summit & Expo sponsors Huber Engineered Woods & Eide Bailly CPAs]]></title>
4196. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-great-ok-building-summit--expo-sponsors-huber-engineered-woods--eide-bailly-cpas]]></link>
4197.  
4198. <pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4199. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
4200. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-great-ok-building-summit--expo-sponsors-huber-engineered-woods--eide-bailly-cpas</guid>
4201. <description><![CDATA[Thank you to all our great sponsors of the 2016 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo.  Today, we salu...]]></description>
4202. </item>
4204. <item>
4205. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: Serious Delinquency Rate on Single-family Mortgages Continues to Drop]]></title>
4206. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-serious-delinquency-rate-on-single-family-mortgages-continues-to-drop]]></link>
4207.  
4208. <pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4209. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4210. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-serious-delinquency-rate-on-single-family-mortgages-continues-to-drop</guid>
4211. <description><![CDATA[By Michael Neal
4212.  
4213. Copyright © 2016 National Association of Home Builders
4214.  
4215. In its quart...]]></description>
4216. </item>
4218. <item>
4219. <title><![CDATA[Here's to the Tulsa HBA - Open the Door in 24!]]></title>
4220. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/open-the-door-in-24]]></link>
4221.  
4222. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4223. <category><![CDATA[ Videos , State and Local News , Home Builder News , Consumers]]></category>
4224. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/open-the-door-in-24</guid>
4225. <description><![CDATA[HBA of Greater Tulsa members help construct a Habitat for Humanity house in 24 hours.
4226.  
4227.  ...]]></description>
4228. </item>
4230. <item>
4231. <title><![CDATA[State Rep Report: NAHB 2017 International Builders Show Approaches]]></title>
4232. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-2017-international-builders-show-approaches]]></link>
4233.  
4234. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4235. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
4236. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-2017-international-builders-show-approaches</guid>
4237. <description><![CDATA[Tony Foust, NAHB 2nd Vice Chair Randy Noel, Kurt Dinnes, Connie Stokes and Kenyon Woods pre...]]></description>
4238. </item>
4240. <item>
4241. <title><![CDATA[Salute our great Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo sponsors Oklahoma Natural Gas & Touchstone Energy]]></title>
4242. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-great-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-sponsors-oklahoma-natural-gas--touchstone-energy]]></link>
4243.  
4244. <pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4245. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
4246. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-great-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-sponsors-oklahoma-natural-gas--touchstone-energy</guid>
4247. <description><![CDATA[Thank you to all our great sponsors of the 2016 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo.  Today, we salu...]]></description>
4248. </item>
4250. <item>
4251. <title><![CDATA[Jim Schuff on the benefits of attending the OK Building Summit & Expo]]></title>
4252. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/jim-schuff-on-the-benefits-of-attending-the-ok-building-summit--expo]]></link>
4253.  
4254. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4255. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
4256. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/jim-schuff-on-the-benefits-of-attending-the-ok-building-summit--expo</guid>
4257. <description><![CDATA[Home builder Jim Schuff explains the value to his business gained from attending the Oklahoma Bui...]]></description>
4258. </item>
4260. <item>
4261. <title><![CDATA[Salute our great Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo sponsors Morrison Supply Co. & Sherwin-Williams]]></title>
4262. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-great-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-sponsors-morrison-supply-co--sherwin-williams]]></link>
4263.  
4264. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4265. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit , State and Local News]]></category>
4266. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-great-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-sponsors-morrison-supply-co--sherwin-williams</guid>
4267. <description><![CDATA[Thank you to all our great sponsors of the 2016 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo.  Today, we salu...]]></description>
4268. </item>
4270. <item>
4271. <title><![CDATA[The next big fight over housing could happen in your back yard]]></title>
4272. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-next-big-fight-over-housing-could-happen-in-your-back-yard]]></link>
4273.  
4274. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4275. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4276. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-next-big-fight-over-housing-could-happen-in-your-back-yard</guid>
4277. <description><![CDATA[ 
4278.  
4279. Editors note: This excerpt was taken from an article published in the Washington P...]]></description>
4280. </item>
4282. <item>
4283. <title><![CDATA[Volunteers needed for the Building Summit & Expo]]></title>
4284. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/volunteers-needed-for-the-summit]]></link>
4285.  
4286. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4287. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
4288. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/volunteers-needed-for-the-summit</guid>
4289. <description><![CDATA[Greetings Associates!
4290.  
4291. I hope your summer is going well as some are getting into the swin...]]></description>
4292. </item>
4294. <item>
4295. <title><![CDATA[President's Report: Mixed bag on economic picture]]></title>
4296. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-report-mixed-bag-on-economic-picture]]></link>
4297.  
4298. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4299. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , President's Memo]]></category>
4300. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-report-mixed-bag-on-economic-picture</guid>
4301. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This article will be published in the August edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine
4302. ...]]></description>
4303. </item>
4305. <item>
4306. <title><![CDATA[Salute Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo Sponsors Kelly-Moore Paints and Legacy Vinyl Windows]]></title>
4307. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-sponsors-kelly-moore-paints-and-legacy-vinyl-windows]]></link>
4308.  
4309. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4310. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit , Home Builder News]]></category>
4311. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-sponsors-kelly-moore-paints-and-legacy-vinyl-windows</guid>
4312. <description><![CDATA[Thank you to all our great sponsors of the 2016 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo.  Today, we salu...]]></description>
4313. </item>
4315. <item>
4316. <title><![CDATA[A young builder talks about the Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo]]></title>
4317. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/a-young-builder-talks-about-the-oklahoma-building-summit--expo]]></link>
4318.  
4319. <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4320. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
4321. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/a-young-builder-talks-about-the-oklahoma-building-summit--expo</guid>
4322. <description><![CDATA[Watch the video below as Andrew French shares his thoughts on the benefits of attending the OK Bu...]]></description>
4323. </item>
4325. <item>
4326. <title><![CDATA[President's Monthly Message: Miami musings from Kurt Dinnes]]></title>
4327. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-monthly-message-miami-musings-from-kurt-dinnes]]></link>
4328.  
4329. <pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4330. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , President's Memo]]></category>
4331. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-monthly-message-miami-musings-from-kurt-dinnes</guid>
4332. <description><![CDATA[President Kurt Dinnes takes his show on the road! Live from the Fontainebleu Hotel in Miami durin...]]></description>
4333. </item>
4335. <item>
4336. <title><![CDATA[A line of new homes for first-time buyers is finding traction with older folks]]></title>
4337. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/a-line-of-new-homes-for-first-time-buyers-is-finding-traction-with-older-folks]]></link>
4338.  
4339. <pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4340. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4341. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/a-line-of-new-homes-for-first-time-buyers-is-finding-traction-with-older-folks</guid>
4342. <description><![CDATA[ 
4343.  
4344. By Andrea Riquier
4345. Copyright ©2016 MarketWatch, Inc. All rights reserved.
4346.  
4347. One o...]]></description>
4348. </item>
4350. <item>
4351. <title><![CDATA[Knowledge is Power  and means more money!]]></title>
4352. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/knowledge-is-power--and-means-more-money]]></link>
4353.  
4354. <pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4355. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
4356. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/knowledge-is-power--and-means-more-money</guid>
4357. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This article will be published in the August edition of Oklahoma Builder maga...]]></description>
4358. </item>
4360. <item>
4361. <title><![CDATA[Caleb McCaleb on attending the OK Building Summit & Expo]]></title>
4362. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/caleb-mccaleb-on-attending-the-ok-building-summit--expo]]></link>
4363.  
4364. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4365. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
4366. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/caleb-mccaleb-on-attending-the-ok-building-summit--expo</guid>
4367. <description><![CDATA[Watch the video below as Caleb McCaleb shares his thoughts on the OK Building Summit & Expo....]]></description>
4368. </item>
4370. <item>
4371. <title><![CDATA[Salute our great 2016 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo sponsors]]></title>
4372. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-great-2016-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-sponsors]]></link>
4373.  
4374. <pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4375. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
4376. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-great-2016-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-sponsors</guid>
4377. <description><![CDATA[Thank you to all our great sponsors of the 2016 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo.  Today, we salu...]]></description>
4378. </item>
4380. <item>
4381. <title><![CDATA[Houzz article]]></title>
4382. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/houzz-article]]></link>
4383.  
4384. <pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4385. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Consumers , OK Building Summit]]></category>
4386. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/houzz-article</guid>
4387. <description><![CDATA[Houzz Tour: A Modern Family Farmhouse in Rural Vermont...]]></description>
4388. </item>
4390. <item>
4391. <title><![CDATA[20 hottest housing markets in July]]></title>
4392. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/20-hottest-housing-markets-in-july]]></link>
4393.  
4394. <pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4395. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
4396. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/20-hottest-housing-markets-in-july</guid>
4397. <description><![CDATA[ 
4398.  
4399. By Kim Slowey
4400. Copyright © 2016 Industry Dive. All rights reserved.
4401.  
4402. Realtor.com...]]></description>
4403. </item>
4405. <item>
4406. <title><![CDATA[David Denny: Something new every year at Building Summit & Expo]]></title>
4407. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/david-denny-something-new-every-year-at-building-summit--expo]]></link>
4408.  
4409. <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4410. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
4411. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/david-denny-something-new-every-year-at-building-summit--expo</guid>
4412. <description><![CDATA[ 
4413.  
4414. Watch the video below as David Denny shares about the OK Building Summit & Expo. Have...]]></description>
4415. </item>
4417. <item>
4418. <title><![CDATA[Salute our 2016 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo sponsors]]></title>
4419. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-2016-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-sponsors]]></link>
4420.  
4421. <pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4422. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
4423. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-2016-oklahoma-building-summit--expo-sponsors</guid>
4424. <description><![CDATA[Thank you to all our great sponsors of the 2016 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo.  Today, we...]]></description>
4425. </item>
4427. <item>
4428. <title><![CDATA[Homeownership rate at record low]]></title>
4429. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/homeownership-rate-at-record-low]]></link>
4430.  
4431. <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4432. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4433. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/homeownership-rate-at-record-low</guid>
4434. <description><![CDATA[By Na Zhao
4435. Copyright © 2014 National Association of Home Builders
4436.  
4437. According to Census...]]></description>
4438. </item>
4440. <item>
4441. <title><![CDATA[Legislative Report: Tax Credits are gone]]></title>
4442. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-report-tax-credits-are-gone--]]></link>
4443.  
4444. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4445. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
4446. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-report-tax-credits-are-gone--</guid>
4447. <description><![CDATA[With fitting artistic depictions of historical Oklahoma events, the Tulsa delegation meets w...]]></description>
4448. </item>
4450. <item>
4451. <title><![CDATA[The future of mortgage rates in a post-Brexit world]]></title>
4452. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-future-of-mortgage-rates-in-a-post-brexit-world]]></link>
4453.  
4454. <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4455. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4456. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-future-of-mortgage-rates-in-a-post-brexit-world</guid>
4457. <description><![CDATA[ 
4458.  
4459. By Kelsey Ramírez
4460. Copyright © 2006-2016 HW Media, LLC. All rights reserved
4461.  
4462. Ne...]]></description>
4463. </item>
4465. <item>
4466. <title><![CDATA[NAHB blog: Lot Values at Record High]]></title>
4467. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/blog.php?vpostid=708]]></link>
4468.  
4469. <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4470. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4471. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/blog.php?vpostid=708</guid>
4472. <description><![CDATA[ 
4473.  
4474. By Natalia Siniavskaia
4475. Copyright, © 2016 National Association of Home Builders
4476.  
4477. ...]]></description>
4478. </item>
4480. <item>
4481. <title><![CDATA[Americans want presidential candidates to talk about affordable housing]]></title>
4482. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/americans-want-presidential-candidates-to-talk-about-affordable-housing]]></link>
4483.  
4484. <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4485. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4486. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/americans-want-presidential-candidates-to-talk-about-affordable-housing</guid>
4487. <description><![CDATA[ 
4488.  
4489. Copyright © 2006-2016 HW Media, LLC. All rights reserved.
4490.  
4491. About 76% of Americans...]]></description>
4492. </item>
4494. <item>
4495. <title><![CDATA[Honored to be elected Secretary to the national Executive Officers Council]]></title>
4496. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/honored-to-be-elected-secretary-to-the-national-executive-officers-council]]></link>
4497.  
4498. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4499. <category><![CDATA[ Training , State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
4500. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/honored-to-be-elected-secretary-to-the-national-executive-officers-council</guid>
4501. <description><![CDATA[Honored to be elected Secretary to the national Executive Officers Council
4502.  
4503.  
4504.  
4505. The week of...]]></description>
4506. </item>
4508. <item>
4509. <title><![CDATA[Bloomberg blog: Millennials Need a New Housing Bubble]]></title>
4510. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/millennials-need-a-new-housing-bubble]]></link>
4511.  
4512. <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4513. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
4514. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/millennials-need-a-new-housing-bubble</guid>
4515. <description><![CDATA[ 
4516.  
4517. By Conor Sen
4518. Copyright © 2016 Bloomberg L.P. All Rights Reserved
4519.  
4520. To understand...]]></description>
4521. </item>
4523. <item>
4524. <title><![CDATA[Lots in 2015 are Smallest on Record]]></title>
4525. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/lots-in-2015-are-smallest-on-record]]></link>
4526.  
4527. <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4528. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
4529. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/lots-in-2015-are-smallest-on-record</guid>
4530. <description><![CDATA[By Natalia Siniavskaia
4531. Copyright © 2016 National Association of Home Builders
4532.  
4533. The med...]]></description>
4534. </item>
4536. <item>
4537. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame nominations open]]></title>
4538. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame-nominations-open]]></link>
4539.  
4540. <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4541. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
4542. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame-nominations-open</guid>
4543. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA members, Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame nominations are now open.  Click on this link ...]]></description>
4544. </item>
4546. <item>
4547. <title><![CDATA[NAHB blog: Vinyl  Most Widely Used Exterior On New Homes]]></title>
4548. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-blog-vinyl--most-widely-used-exterior-on-new-homes]]></link>
4549.  
4550. <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4551. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4552. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-blog-vinyl--most-widely-used-exterior-on-new-homes</guid>
4553. <description><![CDATA[ 
4554.  
4555. By Ashok Chaluvadi
4556. Copyright © 2016 National Association of Home Builders
4557.  
4558. A...]]></description>
4559. </item>
4561. <item>
4562. <title><![CDATA[Watch the President's Monthly Message for July]]></title>
4563. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/watch-the-presidents-monthly-message-from-kurt-dinnes]]></link>
4564.  
4565. <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4566. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , President's Memo , Home Builder News]]></category>
4567. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/watch-the-presidents-monthly-message-from-kurt-dinnes</guid>
4568. <description><![CDATA[President Kurt starts with call for prayers and healing regarding Dallas shooting and then turns ...]]></description>
4569. </item>
4571. <item>
4572. <title><![CDATA[Southern OK Tech Center students excel in statewide construction competition]]></title>
4573. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/south-ok-tech-center-students-excel-in-statewide-construction-competition]]></link>
4574.  
4575. <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4576. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
4577. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/south-ok-tech-center-students-excel-in-statewide-construction-competition</guid>
4578. <description><![CDATA[Southern Oklahoma Technology Center construction technology students did not disappoint thei...]]></description>
4579. </item>
4581. <item>
4582. <title><![CDATA[State Home Builders award scholarship funds to Great Plains Tech Center]]></title>
4583. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/state-home-builders-award-scholarship-funds-to-great-plains-tech-center]]></link>
4584.  
4585. <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4586. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
4587. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/state-home-builders-award-scholarship-funds-to-great-plains-tech-center</guid>
4588. <description><![CDATA[Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton recently received a $1,800 check from the Associate...]]></description>
4589. </item>
4591. <item>
4592. <title><![CDATA[Home Builders award scholarship funds to Northeast Technology Center]]></title>
4593. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/home-builders-award-scholarship-funds-to-northeast-technology-center]]></link>
4594.  
4595. <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4596. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
4597. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/home-builders-award-scholarship-funds-to-northeast-technology-center</guid>
4598. <description><![CDATA[Northeast Technology Center in Pryor recently received a $1,800 check from the Associates Co...]]></description>
4599. </item>
4601. <item>
4602. <title><![CDATA[Southern Oklahoma Technology Center receives scholarship funds from Home Builders]]></title>
4603. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/southern-oklahoma-technology-center-receives-scholarship-funds-from-home-builders]]></link>
4604.  
4605. <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4606. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
4607. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/southern-oklahoma-technology-center-receives-scholarship-funds-from-home-builders</guid>
4608. <description><![CDATA[ 
4609.  
4610. Southern Oklahoma Technology Center in Ardmore recently received a $1,800 check from ...]]></description>
4611. </item>
4613. <item>
4614. <title><![CDATA[Jeff Click talks Brexit and local market]]></title>
4615. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/jeff-click-talks-brexit-and-local-market]]></link>
4616.  
4617. <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4618. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
4619. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/jeff-click-talks-brexit-and-local-market</guid>
4620. <description><![CDATA[ 
4621.  
4623.  
4624. Jeff Click is interviewed in video posted at newsok.com. Watch the video
4625.  
4626.  
4627.  
4628. E...]]></description>
4629. </item>
4631. <item>
4632. <title><![CDATA[National Mortgage News: Homebuilders Enjoy Rebound in Access to Construction Loans]]></title>
4633. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/national-mortgage-news-homebuilders-enjoy-rebound-in-access-to-construction-loans]]></link>
4634.  
4635. <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4636. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4637. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/national-mortgage-news-homebuilders-enjoy-rebound-in-access-to-construction-loans</guid>
4638. <description><![CDATA[ 
4639.  
4640. By Brian Collins
4641. Copyright © 2016 SourceMedia. All rights reserved.
4642.  
4643. Banks incr...]]></description>
4644. </item>
4646. <item>
4647. <title><![CDATA[Wall Street Journal: The Psychology of Buying and Selling a House]]></title>
4648. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-psychology-of-buying-and-selling-a-house]]></link>
4649.  
4650. <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4651. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4652. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-psychology-of-buying-and-selling-a-house</guid>
4653. <description><![CDATA[By Matthew Kassel
4654.  
4655. Copyright ©2016 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
4656.  
4657. It...]]></description>
4658. </item>
4660. <item>
4661. <title><![CDATA[Home Builders award $1,800 in scholarship funds to Gordon Cooper Tech Center]]></title>
4662. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/home-builders-award-1800-in-scholarship-funds-to-gordon-cooper-tech-center]]></link>
4663.  
4664. <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4665. <category><![CDATA[ Training , State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
4666. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/home-builders-award-1800-in-scholarship-funds-to-gordon-cooper-tech-center</guid>
4667. <description><![CDATA[Steve Sullivan, coordinator of Builder/Developer programs with OGE, left, and Roger Farris, ...]]></description>
4668. </item>
4670. <item>
4671. <title><![CDATA[Reuters report: US housing starts total 1.16M in May vs. 1.15M expected]]></title>
4672. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/reuters-report-us-housing-starts-total-116m-in-may-vs-115m-expected]]></link>
4673.  
4674. <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4675. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
4676. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/reuters-report-us-housing-starts-total-116m-in-may-vs-115m-expected</guid>
4677. <description><![CDATA[ 
4678.  
4680.  
4681.  
4682.  
4683. Copyright © 2016 CNBC LLC. All Rights Reserved. A Division of NBCUniversal
4684.  
4685. ...]]></description>
4686. </item>
4688. <item>
4689. <title><![CDATA[Caleb McCaleb: Seminars are great at OK Building Summit]]></title>
4690. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/caleb-mccaleb-seminars-are-great-at-ok-building-summit]]></link>
4691.  
4692. <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4693. <category><![CDATA[ Videos , State and Local News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
4694. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/caleb-mccaleb-seminars-are-great-at-ok-building-summit</guid>
4695. <description><![CDATA[ 
4696.  
4697. Watch the video below and hear what builder Caleb McCaleb gained from attending the 2...]]></description>
4698. </item>
4700. <item>
4701. <title><![CDATA[Associates Council awards scholarship funds to Autry Tech, 5 other state schools]]></title>
4702. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/autry-tech-among-6-tech-schools-awarded-scholarship-funds-by-associates-council]]></link>
4703.  
4704. <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4705. <category><![CDATA[ Training , State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
4706. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/autry-tech-among-6-tech-schools-awarded-scholarship-funds-by-associates-council</guid>
4707. <description><![CDATA[ 
4708.  
4709. The Associates Council of the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association funded an $1,8...]]></description>
4710. </item>
4712. <item>
4713. <title><![CDATA[HBA of Greater Tulsa co-sponsors Mayoral Forum for Wednesday, June 15]]></title>
4714. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/hba-of-tulsa-co-sponsors-mayoral-forum-for-wednesday-june-15]]></link>
4715.  
4716. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4717. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
4718. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/hba-of-tulsa-co-sponsors-mayoral-forum-for-wednesday-june-15</guid>
4719. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This notice was received from our member group at the Home Builders Associati...]]></description>
4720. </item>
4722. <item>
4723. <title><![CDATA[President's Monthly message: Hello to new NAHB Field Rep]]></title>
4724. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-monthly-message-hello-to-new-nahb-field-rep]]></link>
4725.  
4726. <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4727. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo , Home Builder News]]></category>
4728. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-monthly-message-hello-to-new-nahb-field-rep</guid>
4729. <description><![CDATA[In the June monthly message President Dinnes introduces the newest NAHB Field Rep Samantha Davis....]]></description>
4730. </item>
4732. <item>
4733. <title><![CDATA[Session and Election]]></title>
4734. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/session-and-election]]></link>
4735.  
4736. <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4737. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update]]></category>
4738. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/session-and-election</guid>
4739. <description><![CDATA[Well the 2016 Legislative session has ended and the scorecards are coming out.  Most of the ones...]]></description>
4740. </item>
4742. <item>
4743. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Now blog: Todays Color Forecast: Rose Quartz with a Chance of Serenity]]></title>
4744. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-now-blog-todays-color-forecast-rose-quartz-with-a-chance-of-serenity]]></link>
4745.  
4746. <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4747. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4748. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-now-blog-todays-color-forecast-rose-quartz-with-a-chance-of-serenity</guid>
4749. <description><![CDATA[Copyright © 2016 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders. All...]]></description>
4750. </item>
4752. <item>
4753. <title><![CDATA[Registration opens for 2016 OK Building Summit & Expo]]></title>
4754. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/registration-opens-for-2016-ok-building-summit--expo]]></link>
4755.  
4756. <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4757. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , OK Building Summit , Home Builder News]]></category>
4758. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/registration-opens-for-2016-ok-building-summit--expo</guid>
4759. <description><![CDATA[Don't miss the industry event of the year.  Click here to register.
4760. ...]]></description>
4761. </item>
4763. <item>
4764. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Releases Remodeling by Zip Code Estimates for 2016]]></title>
4765. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-releases-remodeling-by-zip-code-estimates-for-2016]]></link>
4766.  
4767. <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4768. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4769. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-releases-remodeling-by-zip-code-estimates-for-2016</guid>
4770. <description><![CDATA[NAHB has released its latest projections of spending on improvements to owner-occupied housi...]]></description>
4771. </item>
4773. <item>
4774. <title><![CDATA[Video: Builder Brian Wiggs on benefits of attending the OK Building Summit]]></title>
4775. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/video-builder-brian-wiggs-on-benefits-of-attending-the-ok-building-summit]]></link>
4776.  
4777. <pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4778. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit , Home Builder News]]></category>
4779. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/video-builder-brian-wiggs-on-benefits-of-attending-the-ok-building-summit</guid>
4780. <description><![CDATA[ 
4781.  
4782. Watch the video below and hear what builder Brian Wiggs gained from attending the 201...]]></description>
4783. </item>
4785. <item>
4786. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: More than 20 percent of Home Builders Have Used Aerial Drones]]></title>
4787. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-more-than-20-percent-of-home-builders-have-used-aerial-drones]]></link>
4788.  
4789. <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4790. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4791. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-more-than-20-percent-of-home-builders-have-used-aerial-drones</guid>
4792. <description><![CDATA[ 
4793.  
4794. By Ashok Chaluvadi
4795.  
4796. Copyright © 2016 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
4797.  
4798. Re...]]></description>
4799. </item>
4801. <item>
4802. <title><![CDATA[Legislative Update: Its bad news/good news with 1 week to go]]></title>
4803. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-its-bad-newsgood-news-with-1-week-to-go]]></link>
4804.  
4805. <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4806. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
4807. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-its-bad-newsgood-news-with-1-week-to-go</guid>
4808. <description><![CDATA[By Mike Means
4809.  
4810. Executive Vice President
4811.  
4812.  
4813.  
4814. OSHBA Members:
4815.  
4816.  
4817.  
4818. Last week was the...]]></description>
4819. </item>
4821. <item>
4822. <title><![CDATA[Jim Schuff: What I learned at the Building Summit]]></title>
4823. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/jim-schuff-what-i-learned-at-the-building-summit]]></link>
4824.  
4825. <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4826. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
4827. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/jim-schuff-what-i-learned-at-the-building-summit</guid>
4828. <description><![CDATA[ 
4829.  
4830. Wach this video and hear what Jim Schuff gained from attending the 2015 Oklahoma Buil...]]></description>
4831. </item>
4833. <item>
4834. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: Slight gains for custom home building]]></title>
4835. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-slight-gains-for-custom-home-building]]></link>
4836.  
4837. <pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4838. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4839. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-slight-gains-for-custom-home-building</guid>
4840. <description><![CDATA[By Robert Dietz
4841.  
4842. Copyright © 2016 National Association of Home Builders
4843.  
4844. NAHBs ana...]]></description>
4845. </item>
4847. <item>
4848. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA names Strategic Value Media as Buyer's Guide publisher]]></title>
4849. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-names-strategic-value-media-as-buyers-guide-publisher]]></link>
4850.  
4851. <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4852. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Consumers , State and Local News]]></category>
4853. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-names-strategic-value-media-as-buyers-guide-publisher</guid>
4854. <description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma State Home Builders Association is pleased to announce its designation of the exclus...]]></description>
4855. </item>
4857. <item>
4858. <title><![CDATA[Legislative update: Down to final two weeks of session]]></title>
4859. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-down-to-final-two-weeks-of-session]]></link>
4860.  
4861. <pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4862. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , President's Memo , State and Local News]]></category>
4863. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-down-to-final-two-weeks-of-session</guid>
4864. <description><![CDATA[By Mike Means
4865. OSHBA Executive Vice President
4866.  
4867. Hello HBA Members,
4868.  
4869. We are down to the last...]]></description>
4870. </item>
4872. <item>
4873. <title><![CDATA[Mark your calendar for annual Festival of Homes]]></title>
4874. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/mark-your-calendar-for-annual-festival-of-homes]]></link>
4875.  
4876. <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4877. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
4878. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/mark-your-calendar-for-annual-festival-of-homes</guid>
4879. <description><![CDATA[The Festival of Homes June 3-5 and 10-12 is the perfect opportunity for new home buyers to s...]]></description>
4880. </item>
4882. <item>
4883. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: Single-Family Sector Leads Housing to Higher Ground]]></title>
4884. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-single-family-sector-leads-housing-to-higher-ground]]></link>
4885.  
4886. <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4887. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4888. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-single-family-sector-leads-housing-to-higher-ground</guid>
4889. <description><![CDATA[Copyright © 2016 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders. All...]]></description>
4890. </item>
4892. <item>
4893. <title><![CDATA[Regulation: 24.3 Percent of the Average New Home Price]]></title>
4894. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/regulation-243-percent-of-the-average-new-home-price]]></link>
4895.  
4896. <pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4897. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4898. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/regulation-243-percent-of-the-average-new-home-price</guid>
4899. <description><![CDATA[Copyright © 2016 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
4900.  
4901. A new NAHB study shows that, on ...]]></description>
4902. </item>
4904. <item>
4905. <title><![CDATA[Enid Home Builders report: Local economy continues to show strength]]></title>
4906. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/enid-home-builders-report-local-economy-continues-to-roll]]></link>
4907.  
4908. <pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4909. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
4910. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/enid-home-builders-report-local-economy-continues-to-roll</guid>
4911. <description><![CDATA[Editors note: The following is a report presented to the OSHBA spring board meeting from the v...]]></description>
4912. </item>
4914. <item>
4915. <title><![CDATA[Urgent! It's time for OSHBA members to speak up against harmful legislation]]></title>
4916. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/urgent-its-time-for-oshba-members-to-speak-up-against-harmful-legislation]]></link>
4917.  
4918. <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4919. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Legislative Update , Home Builder News]]></category>
4920. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/urgent-its-time-for-oshba-members-to-speak-up-against-harmful-legislation</guid>
4921. <description><![CDATA[By Mike Means
4922. Executive Vice President
4923.  
4924. OSHBA members,
4925.  
4926. Early today the Joint Committee o...]]></description>
4927. </item>
4929. <item>
4930. <title><![CDATA[Southern Oklahoma report: It's 'wait-and-see' because of Energy slowdown]]></title>
4931. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/southwest-oklahoma-report-its-wait-and-see-because-of-energy-slowdown]]></link>
4932.  
4933. <pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4934. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
4935. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/southwest-oklahoma-report-its-wait-and-see-because-of-energy-slowdown</guid>
4936. <description><![CDATA[Editors note: The following is a report presented to the OSHBA spring board meeting from the v...]]></description>
4937. </item>
4939. <item>
4940. <title><![CDATA[NAHB blog: Spa-like bathrooms a must-have feature for many new home buyers]]></title>
4941. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-blog-spa-like-bathrooms-high-on-must-have-list-for-new-home-buyers]]></link>
4942.  
4943. <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4944. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
4945. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-blog-spa-like-bathrooms-high-on-must-have-list-for-new-home-buyers</guid>
4946. <description><![CDATA[Spa-like bathrooms are a must-have feature for many of today's new home buyers
4947.  
4948.  
4949.  
4950. Co...]]></description>
4951. </item>
4953. <item>
4954. <title><![CDATA[COHBA Report: Largest ever Parade of Homes set to launch]]></title>
4955. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/cohba-report-largest-ever-parade-of-homes-set-to-launch]]></link>
4956.  
4957. <pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4958. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
4959. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/cohba-report-largest-ever-parade-of-homes-set-to-launch</guid>
4960. <description><![CDATA[Editors note: The following is a report presented to the OSHBA spring board meeting from the v...]]></description>
4961. </item>
4963. <item>
4964. <title><![CDATA[NAHB blog: Building community through gardens]]></title>
4965. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-blog-building-community-through-gardens]]></link>
4966.  
4967. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4968. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
4969. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-blog-building-community-through-gardens</guid>
4970. <description><![CDATA[Copyright © 2016 Best In American Living
4971.  
4972. Feed a child a vegetable and she will be healt...]]></description>
4973. </item>
4975. <item>
4976. <title><![CDATA[Stillwater report: Buyer demand makes for a hot market]]></title>
4977. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/stillwater-report-buyer-demand-makes-for-a-hot-market]]></link>
4978.  
4979. <pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4980. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
4981. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/stillwater-report-buyer-demand-makes-for-a-hot-market</guid>
4982. <description><![CDATA[Editors note: The following are reports presented to the OSHBA spring board meeting from the v...]]></description>
4983. </item>
4985. <item>
4986. <title><![CDATA[Legislative update: Anything can happen during conference season]]></title>
4987. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-anything-can-happen-during-conference-season]]></link>
4988.  
4989. <pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
4990. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Legislative Update , Home Builder News]]></category>
4991. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-anything-can-happen-during-conference-season</guid>
4992. <description><![CDATA[By Mike Means
4993. Executive Vice President
4994.  
4995. Hello HBA Members,
4996.  
4997. This week was another deadlin...]]></description>
4998. </item>
5000. <item>
5001. <title><![CDATA[BASCO Report: Association awards $500 scholarship to OU Student chapter member]]></title>
5002. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/basco-report-association-awards-500-scholarship-to-ou-student-chapter-member]]></link>
5003.  
5004. <pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5005. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5006. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/basco-report-association-awards-500-scholarship-to-ou-student-chapter-member</guid>
5007. <description><![CDATA[Editors note: The following is a report presented to the OSHBA spring board meeting from the v...]]></description>
5008. </item>
5010. <item>
5011. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Now: Property tax rates vary across and within counties]]></title>
5012. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-now-property-tax-rates-vary-across-and-within-counties]]></link>
5013.  
5014. <pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5015. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5016. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-now-property-tax-rates-vary-across-and-within-counties</guid>
5017. <description><![CDATA[ 
5018.  
5019. Copyright © 2016 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builde...]]></description>
5020. </item>
5022. <item>
5023. <title><![CDATA[Tulsa HBA spring report: Home & Garden show most profitable in history]]></title>
5024. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-hba-spring-report-home--garden-show-most-profitable-in-history]]></link>
5025.  
5026. <pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5027. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5028. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-hba-spring-report-home--garden-show-most-profitable-in-history</guid>
5029. <description><![CDATA[By Mark Priess
5030.  
5031.  
5032. Editors note: The following is a report presented to the OSHBA spring ...]]></description>
5033. </item>
5035. <item>
5036. <title><![CDATA[President's Message: How OSHBA "OWNed" Capitol Day with other organizations]]></title>
5037. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-message-how-oshba-owned]]></link>
5038.  
5039. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5040. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo]]></category>
5041. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-message-how-oshba-owned</guid>
5042. <description><![CDATA[President Kurt Dinnes shares about the OwnOK event, Homebuilders Day at the Capitol, and meetings...]]></description>
5043. </item>
5045. <item>
5046. <title><![CDATA[Marine veteran runs obstacle course in building homes in far-flung Oklahoma cities]]></title>
5047. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-member-lance-windel-featured-in-oklahoman-coverage-of-housing-summit]]></link>
5048.  
5049. <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5050. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5051. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-member-lance-windel-featured-in-oklahoman-coverage-of-housing-summit</guid>
5052. <description><![CDATA[By Richard Mize
5053. Real Estate Editor
5054. Copyright © 2016, The Oklahoman
5055.  
5057. Lance A. Windel, o...]]></description>
5058. </item>
5060. <item>
5061. <title><![CDATA['Opposite Week' at the State Legislature]]></title>
5062. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/opposite-week-at-the-state-legislature]]></link>
5063.  
5064. <pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5065. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
5066. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/opposite-week-at-the-state-legislature</guid>
5067. <description><![CDATA[By Mike Means
5068. Executive Vice President
5069.  
5070. A busy week at the Capitol as the focus was on floor...]]></description>
5071. </item>
5073. <item>
5074. <title><![CDATA[What a bargain!  NAHB dues are $182, while NAHB spends $303 per member]]></title>
5075. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/associates-council-report-from-nahb-international-builders-show]]></link>
5076.  
5077. <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5078. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5079. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/associates-council-report-from-nahb-international-builders-show</guid>
5080. <description><![CDATA[By Connie Stokes
5081.  
5082. Editors Note: Connie Stokes is the OSHBA Associates Council liaison to NH...]]></description>
5083. </item>
5085. <item>
5086. <title><![CDATA[Roof coatings boost energy savings]]></title>
5087. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/roof-coatings-boost-energy-savings]]></link>
5088.  
5089. <pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5090. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5091. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/roof-coatings-boost-energy-savings</guid>
5092. <description><![CDATA[ 
5094. Copyright © 2016 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Associat...]]></description>
5095. </item>
5097. <item>
5098. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA joins with bankers, Realtors for annual Capitol Day event]]></title>
5099. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-joins-with-bankers-realtors-for-annual-capitol-day-event]]></link>
5100.  
5101. <pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5102. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5103. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-joins-with-bankers-realtors-for-annual-capitol-day-event</guid>
5104. <description><![CDATA[Governor Mary Fallin meets with OSHBA  members and those from other organizations during th...]]></description>
5105. </item>
5107. <item>
5108. <title><![CDATA[What's the average profit margin of single-family builders?]]></title>
5109. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/whats-the-average-profit-margin-of-single-family-builders]]></link>
5110.  
5111. <pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5112. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5113. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/whats-the-average-profit-margin-of-single-family-builders</guid>
5114. <description><![CDATA[ 
5115.  
5116. By Rose Quint
5117.  
5118. Copyright © 2016 National Association of Home Builders
5119.  
5120.  
5121.  
5122. ...]]></description>
5123. </item>
5125. <item>
5126. <title><![CDATA[Voters approve Vision propositions by wide margins]]></title>
5127. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/voters-approve-vision-propositions-by-wide-margins]]></link>
5128.  
5129. <pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5130. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5131. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/voters-approve-vision-propositions-by-wide-margins</guid>
5132. <description><![CDATA[Vision supporters, including Mike Neal (left) of the Tulsa Regional Chamber and Tulsa City C...]]></description>
5133. </item>
5135. <item>
5136. <title><![CDATA[Tulsa area voters to make important economic development decisions]]></title>
5137. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-area-voters-to-make-important-economic-development-decision]]></link>
5138.  
5139. <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5140. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5141. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-area-voters-to-make-important-economic-development-decision</guid>
5142. <description><![CDATA[Editors note: This letter was sent to Tulsa-area Home Builders Association members on Mon...]]></description>
5143. </item>
5145. <item>
5146. <title><![CDATA[Jordan Williams shares about the OK Building Summit]]></title>
5147. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/jordan-williams-shares-about-the-ok-building-summit]]></link>
5148.  
5149. <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5150. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit , State and Local News]]></category>
5151. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/jordan-williams-shares-about-the-ok-building-summit</guid>
5152. <description><![CDATA[The OK Building Summit is coming this September 21-22, 2016! We conducted several interviews and ...]]></description>
5153. </item>
5155. <item>
5156. <title><![CDATA[Housing preferences across generations]]></title>
5157. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/housing-preferences-across-generations]]></link>
5158.  
5159. <pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5160. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5161. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/housing-preferences-across-generations</guid>
5162. <description><![CDATA[ 
5163.  
5164. By Rose Quint
5165. Copyright © 2016 National Association of Home Builders
5166.  
5167. Findings ...]]></description>
5168. </item>
5170. <item>
5171. <title><![CDATA[Legislative Update: March Madness edition]]></title>
5172. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-march-madness-edition]]></link>
5173.  
5174. <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5175. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update]]></category>
5176. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-march-madness-edition</guid>
5177. <description><![CDATA[Here is the latest Legislative Update from OSHBA Executive Vice President Mike Means:
5178.  
5179.  
5180.  
5181. ...]]></description>
5182. </item>
5184. <item>
5185. <title><![CDATA[What's the average profit margin for single-family builders?]]></title>
5186. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/whats-the-average-profit-margin-for-single-family-builders]]></link>
5187.  
5188. <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5189. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5190. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/whats-the-average-profit-margin-for-single-family-builders</guid>
5191. <description><![CDATA[ 
5192.  
5193. Copyright © 2016 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builde...]]></description>
5194. </item>
5196. <item>
5197. <title><![CDATA[Over half of new homes are built in community associations]]></title>
5198. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/over-half-of-new-homes-are-built-in-community-associations]]></link>
5199.  
5200. <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5201. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5202. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/over-half-of-new-homes-are-built-in-community-associations</guid>
5203. <description><![CDATA[ 
5204.  
5205. By Ashok Chaluvadi
5206.  
5207. Copyright © 2016 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
5208.  
5209. Ac...]]></description>
5210. </item>
5212. <item>
5213. <title><![CDATA[OwnOK event on April 6 a key joint industry meeting]]></title>
5214. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/blog.php?vpostid=648]]></link>
5215.  
5216. <pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5217. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5218. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/blog.php?vpostid=648</guid>
5219. <description><![CDATA[ 
5220.  
5221. By Mike Means
5222. Executive Vice President
5223.  
5224. OSHBA Board members:
5225.  
5226. April 6 is a ve...]]></description>
5227. </item>
5229. <item>
5230. <title><![CDATA[State Reps Report: 13.2 percent increase in housing starts projected for year]]></title>
5231. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/state-reps-report-132-percent-increase-in-housing-starts-projected-for-year]]></link>
5232.  
5233. <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5234. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5235. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/state-reps-report-132-percent-increase-in-housing-starts-projected-for-year</guid>
5236. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This column is reprinted from the current edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine
5237.  
5238. ...]]></description>
5239. </item>
5241. <item>
5242. <title><![CDATA[NAHB's Crowe: Spring to be good, not great, for builders]]></title>
5243. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahbs-crowe-spring-to-be-good-not-great-for-builders]]></link>
5244.  
5245. <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5246. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5247. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahbs-crowe-spring-to-be-good-not-great-for-builders</guid>
5248. <description><![CDATA[   
5249.  
5250.  
5251.  
5252. Home builders remain confident but they face a labor shortage and that coul...]]></description>
5253. </item>
5255. <item>
5256. <title><![CDATA[Don't miss 2016 Oklahoma Housing Summit]]></title>
5257. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/dont-miss-2016-oklahoma-housing-summit]]></link>
5258.  
5259. <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5260. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5261. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/dont-miss-2016-oklahoma-housing-summit</guid>
5262. <description><![CDATA[ 
5263.  
5264.  
5265.  
5266. Join us for the 2016 Oklahoma Housing Summit, Oklahomas premier affordable housi...]]></description>
5267. </item>
5269. <item>
5270. <title><![CDATA[Eye on Housing: Patios a popular feature in new homes]]></title>
5271. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/eye-on-housing-patios-a-popular-feature-in-new-homes]]></link>
5272.  
5273. <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5274. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
5275. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/eye-on-housing-patios-a-popular-feature-in-new-homes</guid>
5276. <description><![CDATA[ 
5277.  
5278. Copyright © 2016 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
5279.  
5280. Data from the Census Bure...]]></description>
5281. </item>
5283. <item>
5284. <title><![CDATA[Tax tips for small business owners]]></title>
5285. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tax-tips-for-small-business-owners]]></link>
5286.  
5287. <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5288. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5289. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tax-tips-for-small-business-owners</guid>
5290. <description><![CDATA[By Roderick H. Polston, P.C.
5291.  
5292. BlackFin IRS Solutions
5293.  
5294. Owning a business is rewarding for ma...]]></description>
5295. </item>
5297. <item>
5298. <title><![CDATA[Register now for the 2016 OwnOK event on April 6]]></title>
5299. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/register-now-for-the-2016-ownok-event-on-april-6]]></link>
5300.  
5301. <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
5302. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5303. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/register-now-for-the-2016-ownok-event-on-april-6</guid>
5304. <description><![CDATA[ 
5305.  
5306. Have you registered for OwnOK?  This event sold out last year, so register now and ...]]></description>
5307. </item>
5309. <item>
5310. <title><![CDATA[President's Memo: Bringing Housing Home initiative, state leadership meeting and more]]></title>
5311. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-bringing-housing-home-initiative-state-leadership-meeting-and-more]]></link>
5312.  
5313. <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5314. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , President's Memo]]></category>
5315. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-bringing-housing-home-initiative-state-leadership-meeting-and-more</guid>
5316. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: Watch and listen to the March Presidents Memo as OSHBA President Kurt Dinnes ta...]]></description>
5317. </item>
5319. <item>
5320. <title><![CDATA[Why Millennials are staying away from homeownership despite improving economy]]></title>
5321. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/why-millennials-are-staying-away-from-homeownership-despite-improving-economy]]></link>
5322.  
5323. <pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5324. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5325. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/why-millennials-are-staying-away-from-homeownership-despite-improving-economy</guid>
5326. <description><![CDATA[ 
5327.  
5328. Editors note: NAHBs Housing Headlines featured this article from the Los Angele...]]></description>
5329. </item>
5331. <item>
5332. <title><![CDATA[John Kirkland, decorated World War II veteran of B-26 missions, dies at 95]]></title>
5333. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/john-kirkland-decorated-world-war-ii-veteran-of-b-26-missions-dies-at-95]]></link>
5334.  
5335. <pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5336. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5337. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/john-kirkland-decorated-world-war-ii-veteran-of-b-26-missions-dies-at-95</guid>
5338. <description><![CDATA[Editors note:  John Kirkland was a long-time member of the Home Builders Association of Great...]]></description>
5339. </item>
5341. <item>
5342. <title><![CDATA[Associates Report: A welcome from new leadership]]></title>
5343. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/associates-report-a-welcome-from-new-leadership]]></link>
5344.  
5345. <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5346. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5347. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/associates-report-a-welcome-from-new-leadership</guid>
5348. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This column is reprinted from the current edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine
5349.  
5350. ...]]></description>
5351. </item>
5353. <item>
5354. <title><![CDATA[President's Memo: The terrific value OSHBA membership brings Oklahoma home builders]]></title>
5355. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-the-terrific-value-oshba-membership-brings-oklahoma-home-builders]]></link>
5356.  
5357. <pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5358. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo , State and Local News]]></category>
5359. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-the-terrific-value-oshba-membership-brings-oklahoma-home-builders</guid>
5360. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note:  OSHBA President Kurt Dinnes has posted his first "President's Memo" in video for...]]></description>
5361. </item>
5363. <item>
5364. <title><![CDATA[Must-Have Design Features for Move-Up Buyers]]></title>
5365. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/must-have-design-features-for-move-up-buyers]]></link>
5366.  
5367. <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5368. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5369. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/must-have-design-features-for-move-up-buyers</guid>
5370. <description><![CDATA[ 
5371.  
5372. Copyright © 2016 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builde...]]></description>
5373. </item>
5375. <item>
5376. <title><![CDATA[Presidents First Word: Banquet attendance record-breaking]]></title>
5377. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-first-word-banquet-attendance-record-breaking]]></link>
5378.  
5379. <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5380. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , President's Memo , State and Local News]]></category>
5381. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-first-word-banquet-attendance-record-breaking</guid>
5382. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This column is reprinted from the current edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine
5383. ...]]></description>
5384. </item>
5386. <item>
5387. <title><![CDATA[Leading Markets Index Points to Slow and Steady Recovery]]></title>
5388. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/leading-markets-index-points-to-slow-and-steady-recovery]]></link>
5389.  
5390. <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5391. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5392. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/leading-markets-index-points-to-slow-and-steady-recovery</guid>
5393. <description><![CDATA[ 
5394.  
5395. By Michael Neal
5396. Copyright © 2016 National Association of Home Builders
5397.  
5398. The eco...]]></description>
5399. </item>
5401. <item>
5402. <title><![CDATA[Jay Evans earns Graduate Master Builder, Master Certified Green Professional designations]]></title>
5403. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/jay-evans-earns-graduate-master-builder-master-certified-green-professional-designations]]></link>
5404.  
5405. <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5406. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News , Green Building , Certified home builder]]></category>
5407. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/jay-evans-earns-graduate-master-builder-master-certified-green-professional-designations</guid>
5408. <description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City home builder Jay Evans recently was awarded designations as a Graduate Master Build...]]></description>
5409. </item>
5411. <item>
5412. <title><![CDATA[The best negotiating tactic is often just to say 'no']]></title>
5413. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-best-negotiating-tactic-is-often-just-to-say-no]]></link>
5414.  
5415. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5416. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5417. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-best-negotiating-tactic-is-often-just-to-say-no</guid>
5418. <description><![CDATA[ 
5419.  
5420. Copyright © 2016 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builde...]]></description>
5421. </item>
5423. <item>
5424. <title><![CDATA[5 Reasons Sales Suffer and How to Fix Them]]></title>
5425. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/5-reasons-sales-suffer-and-how-to-fix-them]]></link>
5426.  
5427. <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5428. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit , Home Builder News]]></category>
5429. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/5-reasons-sales-suffer-and-how-to-fix-them</guid>
5430. <description><![CDATA[ 
5431.  
5432. Copyright © 2016 NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builde...]]></description>
5433. </item>
5435. <item>
5436. <title><![CDATA[Here's a part of the housing market that's really booming]]></title>
5437. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/heres-a-part-of-the-housing-market-thats-really-booming]]></link>
5438.  
5439. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5440. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5441. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/heres-a-part-of-the-housing-market-thats-really-booming</guid>
5442. <description><![CDATA[By Beth Braverman  
5443.  
5444. Copyright © 2009-2016 The Fiscal Times. All Rights Reserved.
5445.  
5446.  
5447.  
5448. ...]]></description>
5449. </item>
5451. <item>
5452. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City-area builders take ideas from New American Home]]></title>
5453. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-city-area-builders-take-ideas-from-new-american-home]]></link>
5454.  
5455. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5456. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5457. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-city-area-builders-take-ideas-from-new-american-home</guid>
5458. <description><![CDATA[By Tim Fall
5459. For The Oklahoman
5460. Copyright (©) 2016, The Oklahoma Publishing Company
5461.  
5462. Most O...]]></description>
5463. </item>
5465. <item>
5466. <title><![CDATA[Boomers Prefer Suburbs and Cul de Sacs]]></title>
5467. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/boomers-prefer-suburbs-and-cul-de-sacs]]></link>
5468.  
5469. <pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5470. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5471. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/boomers-prefer-suburbs-and-cul-de-sacs</guid>
5472. <description><![CDATA[By Paul Emrath
5473. Copyright © 2016 National Association of Home Builders
5474.  
5475. NAHBs recent...]]></description>
5476. </item>
5478. <item>
5479. <title><![CDATA[Count of Unfilled Construction Jobs Jumps]]></title>
5480. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/count-of-unfilled-construction-jobs-jumps]]></link>
5481.  
5482. <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5483. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5484. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/count-of-unfilled-construction-jobs-jumps</guid>
5485. <description><![CDATA[By Robert Dietz
5486. Copyright © National Association of Home Builders
5487.  
5488. The count of unfil...]]></description>
5489. </item>
5491. <item>
5492. <title><![CDATA[NAHB Eye on Housing: Labor is top challenge for builders]]></title>
5493. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-eye-on-housing-labor-is-top-challenge-for-builders]]></link>
5494.  
5495. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5496. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5497. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-eye-on-housing-labor-is-top-challenge-for-builders</guid>
5498. <description><![CDATA[By Ashok Chaluvadi
5499. © National Association of Home Builders
5500.  
5501. Topping the list of proble...]]></description>
5502. </item>
5504. <item>
5505. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma builders return from Las Vegas builders show with ideas]]></title>
5506. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-builders-return-from-las-vegas-builders-show-with-ideas]]></link>
5507.  
5508. <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5509. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5510. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-builders-return-from-las-vegas-builders-show-with-ideas</guid>
5511. <description><![CDATA[ 
5512.  
5513. Dan Reeves, right, owner of Landmark Fine Homes and vice president-treasurer of the O...]]></description>
5514. </item>
5516. <item>
5517. <title><![CDATA[New OSHBA president: The story behind the man]]></title>
5518. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-oshba-president-the-story-behind-the-man]]></link>
5519.  
5520. <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5521. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5522. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-oshba-president-the-story-behind-the-man</guid>
5523. <description><![CDATA[Dinnes speaks highly of the influence of his family, including his mother, far left.
5524.  
5525.  
5526. ...]]></description>
5527. </item>
5529. <item>
5530. <title><![CDATA[Photo gallery: Oklahomans at 2016 IBS in Las Vegas]]></title>
5531. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/photo-gallery-oklahomans-at-2016-ibs-show]]></link>
5532.  
5533. <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5534. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5535. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/photo-gallery-oklahomans-at-2016-ibs-show</guid>
5536. <description><![CDATA[Oklahoma was well representated at the recent 2016 International Builders Show in Las Vegas....]]></description>
5537. </item>
5539. <item>
5540. <title><![CDATA[CAPS class: perspective and empathy for the aging, disabled]]></title>
5541. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/caps-class-more-than-wider-hallways-and-safety-bars]]></link>
5542.  
5543. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5544. <category><![CDATA[ Training , State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5545. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/caps-class-more-than-wider-hallways-and-safety-bars</guid>
5546. <description><![CDATA[Jack Werner (right and standing in inset photo below) teaches the Certified Aging in Place S...]]></description>
5547. </item>
5549. <item>
5550. <title><![CDATA[The 10 hottest US housing markets to watch in 2016]]></title>
5551. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-10-hottest-us-housing-markets-to-watch-in-2016]]></link>
5552.  
5553. <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5554. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5555. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-10-hottest-us-housing-markets-to-watch-in-2016</guid>
5556. <description><![CDATA[By Elena Holodny
5557. Copyright © 2016 Business Insider Inc. All rights reserved
5558.  
5559. In 2015, ...]]></description>
5560. </item>
5562. <item>
5563. <title><![CDATA[Photo gallery: Installation Banquet/Hall of Fame induction]]></title>
5564. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/photo-gallery-installation-banquethall-of-fame-induction]]></link>
5565.  
5566. <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5567. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5568. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/photo-gallery-installation-banquethall-of-fame-induction</guid>
5569. <description><![CDATA[ 
5570.  
5571.  
5572.  
5574.  
5576.  
5578.  
5580.  
5581.  
5582.  
5584.  
5586.  
5588.  
5590. ...]]></description>
5591. </item>
5593. <item>
5594. <title><![CDATA[Shaken, not stirred: OSHBA leaders join Town Hall meeting on earthquakes]]></title>
5595. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/shaken-not-stirred-oshba-leaders-join-town-hall-meeting-on-earthquakes]]></link>
5596.  
5597. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5598. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5599. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/shaken-not-stirred-oshba-leaders-join-town-hall-meeting-on-earthquakes</guid>
5600. <description><![CDATA[Mike Means addresses a crowd of approximatley 300 at a Town Hall meeting on earthquakes held...]]></description>
5601. </item>
5603. <item>
5604. <title><![CDATA[5 reasons a 2007-like housing meltdown is unlikely now]]></title>
5605. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/5-reasons-a-2007-like-housing-meltdown-is-unlikely-now]]></link>
5606.  
5607. <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5608. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5609. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/5-reasons-a-2007-like-housing-meltdown-is-unlikely-now</guid>
5610. <description><![CDATA[ 
5611.  
5612. By Daniel Goldstein
5613. Copyright ©2016 MarketWatch, Inc. All rights reserved.
5614.  
5615. Whe...]]></description>
5616. </item>
5618. <item>
5619. <title><![CDATA[Lawtons Taylor to lead Associates Council; Sullivan selected as Associate of the Year]]></title>
5620. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/lawtons-taylor-to-lead-associates-council-sullivan-selected-as-associate-of-the-year]]></link>
5621.  
5622. <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5623. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5624. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/lawtons-taylor-to-lead-associates-council-sullivan-selected-as-associate-of-the-year</guid>
5625. <description><![CDATA[From left, Associates Council vice chairman Chris Evans, treasurer Vandessa Shadix, chairman...]]></description>
5626. </item>
5628. <item>
5629. <title><![CDATA[Video tributes demonstrate impact Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame inductee Joe Robson]]></title>
5630. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/blog.php?vpostid=615]]></link>
5631.  
5632. <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5633. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5634. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/blog.php?vpostid=615</guid>
5635. <description><![CDATA[Joe Robson (third from left) and family gather at the OSHBA Installation Banquet and Oklahom...]]></description>
5636. </item>
5638. <item>
5639. <title><![CDATA[Moving tributes to inaugural Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame inductee Mark Dale]]></title>
5640. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/moving-tributes-to-inaugural-oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame-inductee-mark-dale]]></link>
5641.  
5642. <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5643. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5644. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/moving-tributes-to-inaugural-oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame-inductee-mark-dale</guid>
5645. <description><![CDATA[The family of Mark Dale gathers for a portrait at the OSHBA Installation Banquet and Oklahom...]]></description>
5646. </item>
5648. <item>
5649. <title><![CDATA[The late Mark Dale of Edmond inducted into Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame]]></title>
5650. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-late-mark-dale-of-edmond-inducted-into-oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame]]></link>
5651.  
5652. <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5653. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5654. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-late-mark-dale-of-edmond-inducted-into-oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame</guid>
5655. <description><![CDATA[Phil Rhees presents Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame award to Lark Dale on behalf of her late h...]]></description>
5656. </item>
5658. <item>
5659. <title><![CDATA[Lamb: I dont want to take a back seat to the state south of us in anything]]></title>
5660. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/lamb-i-dont-want-to-take-a-back-seat-to-the-state-south-of-us-in-anything]]></link>
5661.  
5662. <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5663. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5664. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/lamb-i-dont-want-to-take-a-back-seat-to-the-state-south-of-us-in-anything</guid>
5665. <description><![CDATA[Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb addresses audience at OSHBA Installation Banquet.
5666.  
5667. By Carol Hartzog
5668.  
5669. ...]]></description>
5670. </item>
5672. <item>
5673. <title><![CDATA[Tulsas Robson inducted into first class of Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame]]></title>
5674. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tulsas-robson-inducted-into-first-class-of-oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame]]></link>
5675.  
5676. <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5677. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5678. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tulsas-robson-inducted-into-first-class-of-oklahoma-housing-hall-of-fame</guid>
5679. <description><![CDATA[Tulsa area home builders pulled in the honors Jan. 9 when Broken Arrow Mayor Craig Thurmond,...]]></description>
5680. </item>
5682. <item>
5683. <title><![CDATA[Overtime Rule Could Affect More than 110,000 Construction Supervisors]]></title>
5684. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/overtime-rule-could-affect-more-than-110000-construction-supervisors]]></link>
5685.  
5686. <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5687. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5688. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/overtime-rule-could-affect-more-than-110000-construction-supervisors</guid>
5689. <description><![CDATA[ 
5690.  
5691. Editors note: According to news reports at the end of 2015, the final overtime rul...]]></description>
5692. </item>
5694. <item>
5695. <title><![CDATA[Annual Installation Banquet: Are your reservations made?]]></title>
5696. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/annual-installation-banquet-are-your-reservations-made]]></link>
5697.  
5698. <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5699. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit , State and Local News]]></category>
5700. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/annual-installation-banquet-are-your-reservations-made</guid>
5701. <description><![CDATA[Skirvin registration                            2015 Winners           ...]]></description>
5702. </item>
5704. <item>
5705. <title><![CDATA[Dont miss the 2016 International Builders Show]]></title>
5706. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/dont-miss-the-2016-international-builders-show]]></link>
5707.  
5708. <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5709. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5710. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/dont-miss-the-2016-international-builders-show</guid>
5711. <description><![CDATA[Make 2016 the year that you take your career and company to the next level! Start the proces...]]></description>
5712. </item>
5714. <item>
5715. <title><![CDATA[Top Posts of 2015: It Takes 22 Subcontractors to Build Average Home]]></title>
5716. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/top-posts-of-2015-it-takes-22-subcontractors-to-build-average-home]]></link>
5717.  
5718. <pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5719. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5720. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/top-posts-of-2015-it-takes-22-subcontractors-to-build-average-home</guid>
5721. <description><![CDATA[ 
5722.  
5723.  
5724.  
5725. By Paul Emrath
5726.  
5727. Editors note: With the end of 2015 approaching, NAHBs Eye ...]]></description>
5728. </item>
5730. <item>
5731. <title><![CDATA[Top Posts of 2015: Different Buyer Preferences? New vs. Existing Homes]]></title>
5732. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/top-posts-of-2015-different-buyer-preferences-new-vs-existing-homes]]></link>
5733.  
5734. <pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5735. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5736. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/top-posts-of-2015-different-buyer-preferences-new-vs-existing-homes</guid>
5737. <description><![CDATA[ By Heather Taylor
5738.  
5739. Editors Note: With the end of 2015 approaching, NAHBs Eye on H...]]></description>
5740. </item>
5742. <item>
5743. <title><![CDATA[Top Posts of 2015: What Builders are Building]]></title>
5744. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/top-posts-of-2015-what-builders-are-building]]></link>
5745.  
5746. <pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5747. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Home Builder News]]></category>
5748. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/top-posts-of-2015-what-builders-are-building</guid>
5749. <description><![CDATA[By Stephen Melman
5750.  
5751. Editors note: With the end of 2015 approaching, NAHBs Eye on Hou...]]></description>
5752. </item>
5754. <item>
5755. <title><![CDATA[A closer look at Tulsa's New Zoning Code]]></title>
5756. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/a-closer-look-at-tulsas-new-zoning-code]]></link>
5757.  
5758. <pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5759. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
5760. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/a-closer-look-at-tulsas-new-zoning-code</guid>
5761. <description><![CDATA[...]]></description>
5762. </item>
5764. <item>
5765. <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!]]></title>
5766. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year]]></link>
5767.  
5768. <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5769. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
5770. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year</guid>
5771. <description><![CDATA[ 
5772.  
5773. By Mike Means
5774.  
5775. This greeting is one of my favorites.  It is a season that brings ...]]></description>
5776. </item>
5778. <item>
5779. <title><![CDATA[President's Memo: Installation, Hall of Fame and More!]]></title>
5780. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-installation-hall-of-fame-and-more]]></link>
5781.  
5782. <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5783. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo]]></category>
5784. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-installation-hall-of-fame-and-more</guid>
5785. <description><![CDATA[By Phil Rhees
5786. 2015 OSHBA President
5787.  
5788. Well, here we are a little less than a month away from o...]]></description>
5789. </item>
5791. <item>
5792. <title><![CDATA[The NEW state warranty is here!]]></title>
5793. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-new-state-warranty-is-here]]></link>
5794.  
5795. <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5796. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo , State and Local News]]></category>
5797. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-new-state-warranty-is-here</guid>
5798. <description><![CDATA[ 
5799.  
5801.  
5802.  
5803.  
5804. Builders, you can download the new state warranty from the contract site or th...]]></description>
5805. </item>
5807. <item>
5808. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA Installation Banquet Set for January 9]]></title>
5809. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-installation-banquet-set-for-january-9]]></link>
5810.  
5811. <pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5812. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
5813. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-installation-banquet-set-for-january-9</guid>
5814. <description><![CDATA[By Phil Rhees
5815. OSHBA President
5816.  
5817. Come join us at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel on January 9 as we i...]]></description>
5818. </item>
5820. <item>
5821. <title><![CDATA[Real Estate trends to watch in 2016]]></title>
5822. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/real-estate-trends-to-watch-in-2016]]></link>
5823.  
5824. <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5825. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
5826. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/real-estate-trends-to-watch-in-2016</guid>
5827. <description><![CDATA[ 
5828.  
5829. Editors note: This following article appeared on the U.S. News Real Estate blog.
5830. ...]]></description>
5831. </item>
5833. <item>
5834. <title><![CDATA[NAHB releases remodeling estimates by zip code]]></title>
5835. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-releases-remodeling-estimates-by-zip-code]]></link>
5836.  
5837. <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5838. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
5839. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-releases-remodeling-estimates-by-zip-code</guid>
5840. <description><![CDATA[ 
5841.  
5842.  
5843.  
5844. By Paul Emrath
5845.  
5846.  
5847.  
5848. NAHB has released estimates of spending on improveme...]]></description>
5849. </item>
5851. <item>
5852. <title><![CDATA[NAHB features Tulsa Remodelers donation on blog]]></title>
5853. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-features-tulsa-remodelers-donation-on-blog]]></link>
5854.  
5855. <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5856. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
5857. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-features-tulsa-remodelers-donation-on-blog</guid>
5858. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: The recent donation of $67,000 to a transitional living program by the Remod...]]></description>
5859. </item>
5861. <item>
5862. <title><![CDATA[Enid home builders donate saws to Autry construction program]]></title>
5863. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/enid-home-builders-donate-saws-to-autry-construction-program]]></link>
5864.  
5865. <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5866. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
5867. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/enid-home-builders-donate-saws-to-autry-construction-program</guid>
5868. <description><![CDATA[Autry Technology Center student Hunter Ehlers, Jerry Williams from Whitton Supply Co. in Okl...]]></description>
5869. </item>
5871. <item>
5872. <title><![CDATA[Custom Home Building Flat]]></title>
5873. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/custom-home-building-flat]]></link>
5874.  
5875. <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5876. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5877. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/custom-home-building-flat</guid>
5878. <description><![CDATA[By Robert Dietz
5879.  
5880. NAHBs analysis of Census Data from the Quarterly Starts and Completio...]]></description>
5881. </item>
5883. <item>
5884. <title><![CDATA[Many builder members have vision to recognize value of associates]]></title>
5885. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/many-builder-members-have-vision-to-recognize-value-of-associates]]></link>
5886.  
5887. <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5888. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
5889. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/many-builder-members-have-vision-to-recognize-value-of-associates</guid>
5890. <description><![CDATA[EDITORS NOTE: This Associates Council Chair Report to be published in the next edition of Okla...]]></description>
5891. </item>
5893. <item>
5894. <title><![CDATA[NAHBs Eye on Housing: Rebounding Energy Prices in October]]></title>
5895. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahbs-eye-on-housing-rebounding-energy-prices-in-october]]></link>
5896.  
5897. <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5898. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
5899. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahbs-eye-on-housing-rebounding-energy-prices-in-october</guid>
5900. <description><![CDATA[By Jing Fu
5901.  
5902. Energy prices rebounded and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose moderately in...]]></description>
5903. </item>
5905. <item>
5906. <title><![CDATA[President's Memo: New healthcare opportunity; Tulsa EO]]></title>
5907. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-new-healthcare-opportunity-tulsa-eo]]></link>
5908.  
5909. <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5910. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo]]></category>
5911. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-new-healthcare-opportunity-tulsa-eo</guid>
5912. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA Members:
5913.  
5914. I am sure many of you, as I am, are looking at options for your healthcare nee...]]></description>
5915. </item>
5917. <item>
5918. <title><![CDATA[COHBA's 70th Annual Parade of Homes Fall Classic a Huge Success]]></title>
5919. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/cohbas-70th-annual-parade-of-homes-fall-classic-a-huge-success]]></link>
5920.  
5921. <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5922. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
5923. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/cohbas-70th-annual-parade-of-homes-fall-classic-a-huge-success</guid>
5924. <description><![CDATA[Football, Halloween and other Fall activities were no match for the 2015 Parade of Homes. Potenti...]]></description>
5925. </item>
5927. <item>
5928. <title><![CDATA[Tulsa HBA donates $67,000 to Lindsey House transitional living center]]></title>
5929. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-hba-donates-67000-to-lindsey-house-transitional-living-center]]></link>
5930.  
5931. <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5932. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
5933. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-hba-donates-67000-to-lindsey-house-transitional-living-center</guid>
5934. <description><![CDATA[By Jaime Christensen
5935. Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa
5936.  
5937. The Home Builders Asso...]]></description>
5938. </item>
5940. <item>
5941. <title><![CDATA[By all Means: Never a dull moment]]></title>
5942. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/by-all-means-never-a-dull-moment]]></link>
5943.  
5944. <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5945. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
5946. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/by-all-means-never-a-dull-moment</guid>
5947. <description><![CDATA[Editors note: This column was published in the most recent edition of Oklahoma Builder magazin...]]></description>
5948. </item>
5950. <item>
5951. <title><![CDATA[Everything up but oil?]]></title>
5952. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/everything-up-but-oil]]></link>
5953.  
5954. <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5955. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
5956. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/everything-up-but-oil</guid>
5957. <description><![CDATA[Editors note: This column was pubished in the most recent edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine...]]></description>
5958. </item>
5960. <item>
5961. <title><![CDATA[So Much For The Death Of Sprawl: America's Exurbs Are Booming]]></title>
5962. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/so-much-for-the-death-of-sprawl-americas-exurbs-are-booming]]></link>
5963.  
5964. <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5965. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
5966. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/so-much-for-the-death-of-sprawl-americas-exurbs-are-booming</guid>
5967. <description><![CDATA[Editors note: The link to this Forbes article was provided in the NAHBs Housing Headli...]]></description>
5968. </item>
5970. <item>
5971. <title><![CDATA[President's Message: No longer a belly up to the bar image. YOUve accomplished a great deal]]></title>
5972. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-message-no-longer-a-belly-up-to-the-bar-image-youve-accomplished-a-great-deal]]></link>
5973.  
5974. <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5975. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo]]></category>
5976. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-message-no-longer-a-belly-up-to-the-bar-image-youve-accomplished-a-great-deal</guid>
5977. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This column will be published in the upcoming edtion of Oklahoma Builder magazine
5978. ...]]></description>
5979. </item>
5981. <item>
5982. <title><![CDATA[Summit: What you thought, what we are going to do about it]]></title>
5983. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-what-you-thought-what-we-are-going-to-do-about-it]]></link>
5984.  
5985. <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
5986. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
5987. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-what-you-thought-what-we-are-going-to-do-about-it</guid>
5988. <description><![CDATA[ 
5989.  
5990. Well be back!
5991.  
5992. A little play on the famous line from the Terminator movie...]]></description>
5993. </item>
5995. <item>
5996. <title><![CDATA[Value added to vo-tech with partnership of Enid, state home builders]]></title>
5997. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/value-added-to-vo-tech-with-partnership-of-enid-state-home-builders]]></link>
5998.  
5999. <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6000. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6001. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/value-added-to-vo-tech-with-partnership-of-enid-state-home-builders</guid>
6002. <description><![CDATA[A pre-apprenticeship program is in action at Autry Technology Center, as students will build...]]></description>
6003. </item>
6005. <item>
6006. <title><![CDATA[Home-builder confidence hits best level since '05]]></title>
6007. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/home-builder-confidence-hits-best-level-since-05]]></link>
6008.  
6009. <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6010. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6011. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/home-builder-confidence-hits-best-level-since-05</guid>
6012. <description><![CDATA[ 
6013.  
6014. Listen to NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe as he's interviewed on the Wall Street Jou...]]></description>
6015. </item>
6017. <item>
6018. <title><![CDATA[NAHB's Eye on Housing: Builders build more homes]]></title>
6019. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahbs-eye-on-housing-builders-build-more-homes]]></link>
6020.  
6021. <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6022. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
6023. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahbs-eye-on-housing-builders-build-more-homes</guid>
6024. <description><![CDATA[Housing starts for the month of September rose 6.5% to an eight-year high of 1.206 million u...]]></description>
6025. </item>
6027. <item>
6028. <title><![CDATA[New laws you need to know]]></title>
6029. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-laws-you-need-to-know]]></link>
6030.  
6031. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6032. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Legislative Update]]></category>
6033. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-laws-you-need-to-know</guid>
6034. <description><![CDATA[By Mike Means
6035. OSHBA Executive Officer
6036.  
6037. Lately it seems the news from the Capitol has all bee...]]></description>
6038. </item>
6040. <item>
6041. <title><![CDATA[Rest In Peace -- Dick Coyle]]></title>
6042. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/rest-in-peace----dick-coyle]]></link>
6043.  
6044. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6045. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6046. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/rest-in-peace----dick-coyle</guid>
6047. <description><![CDATA[Members, it is with a great deal of sadness that we inform you of the death of Dick Coyle.  Dick...]]></description>
6048. </item>
6050. <item>
6051. <title><![CDATA[Chickasaw Times spotlights McCaleb for Fed Reserve Bank appointment]]></title>
6052. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/blog.php?vpostid=579]]></link>
6053.  
6054. <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6055. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6056. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/blog.php?vpostid=579</guid>
6057. <description><![CDATA[Editors note: OSHBA member Caleb McCaleb has been named to the Kansas City Federal Reserve Ban...]]></description>
6058. </item>
6060. <item>
6061. <title><![CDATA[WATCH why you should save-the-date Sept. 21-22]]></title>
6062. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/watch-why-you-should-save-the-date-sept-21-22]]></link>
6063.  
6064. <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6065. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
6066. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/watch-why-you-should-save-the-date-sept-21-22</guid>
6067. <description><![CDATA[ 
6068.  
6069. Watch this 2.5-minute video as to why you should Save the Date for the 2016 Oklahoma Build...]]></description>
6070. </item>
6072. <item>
6073. <title><![CDATA[Exhibitor comments: Great networking opportunities at Building Summit]]></title>
6074. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/exhibitor-survey-great-networking-opportunities-at-building-summit]]></link>
6075.  
6076. <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6077. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
6078. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/exhibitor-survey-great-networking-opportunities-at-building-summit</guid>
6079. <description><![CDATA[We asked our exhibitors what they liked most about the 2015 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo....]]></description>
6080. </item>
6082. <item>
6083. <title><![CDATA[Tee it up: Annual golf tournament approaching]]></title>
6084. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tee-it-up-annual-golf-tournament-approaching]]></link>
6085.  
6086. <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6087. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6088. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tee-it-up-annual-golf-tournament-approaching</guid>
6089. <description><![CDATA[ 
6090.  
6091. Less than 10 days left until our annual golf tournament presented by OG&E and ONG...h...]]></description>
6092. </item>
6094. <item>
6095. <title><![CDATA[Clean Water Act and 'Confined Spaces' legislation at forefront]]></title>
6096. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/clean-water-act-and-confined-spaces-legislation-at-forefront]]></link>
6097.  
6098. <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6099. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6100. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/clean-water-act-and-confined-spaces-legislation-at-forefront</guid>
6101. <description><![CDATA[By Kirt Dinnes
6102. NAHB State Representative
6103.  
6104. Editor's note: This column wil be published in the...]]></description>
6105. </item>
6107. <item>
6108. <title><![CDATA[Members have a blast at Sporting Clays event]]></title>
6109. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/members-have-a-blast-at-sporting-clays-event]]></link>
6110.  
6111. <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6112. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6113. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/members-have-a-blast-at-sporting-clays-event</guid>
6114. <description><![CDATA[Check out these winners from this year's annual Sporting Clay tournament. This annual tourna...]]></description>
6115. </item>
6117. <item>
6118. <title><![CDATA[Survey Says: What you thought of the Summit]]></title>
6119. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/survey-says-what-you-thought-of-the-summit]]></link>
6120.  
6121. <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6122. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
6123. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/survey-says-what-you-thought-of-the-summit</guid>
6124. <description><![CDATA[Editors note: Be sure to save September 21-22, 2016, on your calendar for next years Oklaho...]]></description>
6125. </item>
6127. <item>
6128. <title><![CDATA[Builders and Associates, do business with a member!]]></title>
6129. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builders-and-associates-do-business-with-a-member]]></link>
6130.  
6131. <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6132. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6133. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builders-and-associates-do-business-with-a-member</guid>
6134. <description><![CDATA[By Steve Sullivan
6135. Associates Council Chair
6136.  
6137. If it affects builders, it will affect associate...]]></description>
6138. </item>
6140. <item>
6141. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City fares well in economic recovery survey]]></title>
6142. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-city-fares-well-in-economic-recovery-survey]]></link>
6143.  
6144. <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6145. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6146. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-city-fares-well-in-economic-recovery-survey</guid>
6147. <description><![CDATA[Graphic by WalletHub.com
6149.  
6150.  
6151. Editors note: This blog post was excerpted...]]></description>
6152. </item>
6154. <item>
6155. <title><![CDATA[By All Means: How's the soul food?]]></title>
6156. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/by-all-means-hows-the-soul-food]]></link>
6157.  
6158. <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6159. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6160. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/by-all-means-hows-the-soul-food</guid>
6161. <description><![CDATA[Editors note: This column will be published in the upcoming edition of Oklahoma Builder magazi...]]></description>
6162. </item>
6164. <item>
6165. <title><![CDATA[Dave Carr named CPB of Month]]></title>
6166. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/dave-carr-named-cpb-of-month]]></link>
6167.  
6168. <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6169. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Home Builder News]]></category>
6170. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/dave-carr-named-cpb-of-month</guid>
6171. <description><![CDATA[Dave Carr
6172.  
6174. The CPB of the Month for June 2015 is Dave Carr with Dave Carr Construction. ...]]></description>
6175. </item>
6177. <item>
6178. <title><![CDATA[Watch this video and have yourself a blast]]></title>
6179. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/watch-this-video-and-have-yourself-a-blast]]></link>
6180.  
6181. <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6182. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6183. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/watch-this-video-and-have-yourself-a-blast</guid>
6184. <description><![CDATA[Hello, HBA membersWatch this video and then take action to benefit the Home Builders PAC. You can al...]]></description>
6185. </item>
6187. <item>
6188. <title><![CDATA[$15 an hour for unskilled apprentice?  You heard that right...]]></title>
6189. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/15-an-hour-for-unskilled-apprentice--you-heard-that-right]]></link>
6190.  
6191. <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6192. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo , Home Builder News]]></category>
6193. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/15-an-hour-for-unskilled-apprentice--you-heard-that-right</guid>
6194. <description><![CDATA[I announced before that our OSHBA Board of Directors has voted to create the Oklahoma Housing Hal...]]></description>
6195. </item>
6197. <item>
6198. <title><![CDATA[Events you won't want to miss]]></title>
6199. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/events-you-wont-want-to-miss]]></link>
6200.  
6201. <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6202. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6203. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/events-you-wont-want-to-miss</guid>
6204. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA's annual Homebuilders PAC Sporting Clays event will be October 6.
6205.  
6206.  
6207. Summit i...]]></description>
6208. </item>
6210. <item>
6211. <title><![CDATA[How Long Does It Take to Build a Single-Family Home?]]></title>
6212. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/how-long-does-it-take-to-build-a-single-family-home]]></link>
6213.  
6214. <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6215. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6216. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/how-long-does-it-take-to-build-a-single-family-home</guid>
6217. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This article was originally published on the NAHB's Eye on Housing blog
6218.  
6219. T...]]></description>
6220. </item>
6222. <item>
6223. <title><![CDATA[President's Memo: Hall of Fame Nominations Open]]></title>
6224. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-hall-of-fame-nominations-open]]></link>
6225.  
6226. <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6227. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , President's Memo]]></category>
6228. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-hall-of-fame-nominations-open</guid>
6229. <description><![CDATA[Greetings, members!
6230.  
6231. I announced before that our OSHBA Board of Directors has voted to create ...]]></description>
6232. </item>
6234. <item>
6235. <title><![CDATA[Oil-Price Plunge Could Push Down Home Prices in Three States]]></title>
6236. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oil-price-plunge-could-push-down-home-prices-in-three-states]]></link>
6237.  
6238. <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6239. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , State and Local News]]></category>
6240. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oil-price-plunge-could-push-down-home-prices-in-three-states</guid>
6241. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This blog post was excerpted from a story published in August 28 editions of The W...]]></description>
6242. </item>
6244. <item>
6245. <title><![CDATA[Building to the code to avoid inspection rejections]]></title>
6246. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/building-to-the-code-to-avoid-inspection-rejections]]></link>
6247.  
6248. <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6249. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
6250. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/building-to-the-code-to-avoid-inspection-rejections</guid>
6251. <description><![CDATA[ 
6253. Kelly Parker holds IRC code book as he stands before audience in breakout sessi...]]></description>
6254. </item>
6256. <item>
6257. <title><![CDATA[Summit brings industry together for inspiration, education and camaraderie]]></title>
6258. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-brings-industry-together-for-inspiration-education-and-camaraderie]]></link>
6259.  
6260. <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6261. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
6262. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-brings-industry-together-for-inspiration-education-and-camaraderie</guid>
6263. <description><![CDATA[The Expo hall was a center of networking during the 2015 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo.
6264.  
6265. ...]]></description>
6266. </item>
6268. <item>
6269. <title><![CDATA[Executive Q&A: Mike Means]]></title>
6270. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/executive-qa-mike-means]]></link>
6271.  
6272. <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6273. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6274. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/executive-qa-mike-means</guid>
6275. <description><![CDATA[Mike Means is on top of his game at the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association, having successf...]]></description>
6276. </item>
6278. <item>
6279. <title><![CDATA[Building Summit photo gallery]]></title>
6280. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/building-summit-photo-gallery]]></link>
6281.  
6282. <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6283. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
6284. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/building-summit-photo-gallery</guid>
6285. <description><![CDATA[A packed Opening Session audience listens to keynote speaker Charles Shinn at the 2015 Oklahom...]]></description>
6286. </item>
6288. <item>
6289. <title><![CDATA[New home loan rules will further delay closing, title exec warns]]></title>
6290. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-home-loan-rules-will-further-delay-closing-title-exec-warns]]></link>
6291.  
6292. <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6293. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
6294. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-home-loan-rules-will-further-delay-closing-title-exec-warns</guid>
6295. <description><![CDATA[By Richard Mize
6296.  
6297. Copyright (©) 2015, The Oklahoma Publishing Company
6298.  
6299. The sagging home own...]]></description>
6300. </item>
6302. <item>
6303. <title><![CDATA['Profit Doctor' offers builders medicine to enhance teamwork]]></title>
6304. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/profit-doctor-offers-builders-medicine-to-enhance-teamwork]]></link>
6305.  
6306. <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6307. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6308. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/profit-doctor-offers-builders-medicine-to-enhance-teamwork</guid>
6309. <description><![CDATA[Keynote speaker Charles Shinn addresses audience at opening session of 2015 Oklahoma Building ...]]></description>
6310. </item>
6312. <item>
6313. <title><![CDATA[Jim McWhirter: Thousands of dollars in potential savings]]></title>
6314. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/jim-mcwhirter-thousands-of-dollars-in-potential-savings]]></link>
6315.  
6316. <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6317. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
6318. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/jim-mcwhirter-thousands-of-dollars-in-potential-savings</guid>
6319. <description><![CDATA[EDITOR'S NOTE: Several 2014 Summit attendees told us what dollars they saved in learning process-...]]></description>
6320. </item>
6322. <item>
6323. <title><![CDATA[Salute our Building Summit Exhibiting Sponsors]]></title>
6324. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-building-summit-exhibiting-sponsors]]></link>
6325.  
6326. <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6327. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6328. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-building-summit-exhibiting-sponsors</guid>
6329. <description><![CDATA[We would like to thank ouroutstanding exhibiting sponsors of the 2015 Oklahoma Building Summit...]]></description>
6330. </item>
6332. <item>
6333. <title><![CDATA[Salute our Building Summit Title Sponsors]]></title>
6334. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-building-summit-title-sponsors]]></link>
6335.  
6336. <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6337. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
6338. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-building-summit-title-sponsors</guid>
6339. <description><![CDATA[We would like to thank our outstanding title sponsors of the 2015 Oklahoma Building Summit & E...]]></description>
6340. </item>
6342. <item>
6343. <title><![CDATA[Summit speaker: Defects not covered by General Liability insurance]]></title>
6344. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-defects-not-covered-by-general-liability-insurance]]></link>
6345.  
6346. <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6347. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
6348. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-defects-not-covered-by-general-liability-insurance</guid>
6349. <description><![CDATA[EDITOR'S NOTE: Presenting sponsors of the 2015 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo are HUB Insuran...]]></description>
6350. </item>
6352. <item>
6353. <title><![CDATA[Jeff Starkweather: 'Incredible' savings possible]]></title>
6354. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/jeff-starkweather-incredible-savings-possible]]></link>
6355.  
6356. <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6357. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
6358. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/jeff-starkweather-incredible-savings-possible</guid>
6359. <description><![CDATA[EDITOR'S NOTE: Several 2014 Summit attendees told us what dollars they saved in learning pro...]]></description>
6360. </item>
6362. <item>
6363. <title><![CDATA[Summit Speaker Ted C. Jones: Bringing the freshest statistics]]></title>
6364. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-ted-c-jones-bringing-the-freshest-statistics]]></link>
6365.  
6366. <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6367. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
6368. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-ted-c-jones-bringing-the-freshest-statistics</guid>
6369. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: Ted C. Jones, Chief Economist - Senior Vice President for Stewart Title Guara...]]></description>
6370. </item>
6372. <item>
6373. <title><![CDATA[Summit speaker Ted C. Jones: 'Truth' with a touch of humor]]></title>
6374. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-ted-c-jones-truth-with-a-touch-of-humor]]></link>
6375.  
6376. <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6377. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6378. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-ted-c-jones-truth-with-a-touch-of-humor</guid>
6379. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: Ted C. Jones, Chief Economist - Senior Vice President for Stewart Title Guaranty C...]]></description>
6380. </item>
6382. <item>
6383. <title><![CDATA[OK Building Summit: It's not too late to register!]]></title>
6384. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/ok-building-summit-its-not-too-late-to-register]]></link>
6385.  
6386. <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6387. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
6388. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/ok-building-summit-its-not-too-late-to-register</guid>
6389. <description><![CDATA[There is still time to register and attend the best Summit yet! Still time to get some of th...]]></description>
6390. </item>
6392. <item>
6393. <title><![CDATA[Summit speaker Ted C. Jones: Oklahoma economy 'dynamic']]></title>
6394. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-ted-c-jones-oklahoma-economy-dynamic]]></link>
6395.  
6396. <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6397. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
6398. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-ted-c-jones-oklahoma-economy-dynamic</guid>
6399. <description><![CDATA[ 
6400.  
6401. Editor's note: Ted C. Jones, Chief Economist - Senior Vice President for Stewart Title ...]]></description>
6402. </item>
6404. <item>
6405. <title><![CDATA[Where Was the Custom Home Market Share Highest in 2014?]]></title>
6406. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/where-was-the-custom-home-market-share-highest-in-2014]]></link>
6407.  
6408. <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6409. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6410. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/where-was-the-custom-home-market-share-highest-in-2014</guid>
6411. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This article was originally published on the NAHB's Eye on Housing blog
6412.  
6413. N...]]></description>
6414. </item>
6416. <item>
6417. <title><![CDATA[Brandon Jackson: Savings from the Lean Building Process]]></title>
6418. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/brandon-jackson-savings-from-the-lean-building-process]]></link>
6419.  
6420. <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6421. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
6422. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/brandon-jackson-savings-from-the-lean-building-process</guid>
6423. <description><![CDATA[ 
6424.  
6425. EDITOR'S NOTE: Several 2014 Summit attendees told us what dollars they saved in learnin...]]></description>
6426. </item>
6428. <item>
6429. <title><![CDATA[Salute our Building Summit Sponsors]]></title>
6430. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-building-summit-sponsors]]></link>
6431.  
6432. <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6433. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
6434. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-building-summit-sponsors</guid>
6435. <description><![CDATA[ 
6436.  
6437. We would like to thank our outstanding presenting sponsors of the 2015 Oklahoma Buildin...]]></description>
6438. </item>
6440. <item>
6441. <title><![CDATA[New Home Loans: Rates and House Prices Both Increase]]></title>
6442. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-home-loans-rates-and-house-prices-both-increase]]></link>
6443.  
6444. <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6445. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6446. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-home-loans-rates-and-house-prices-both-increase</guid>
6447. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This article was originally published on the NAHB's Eye on Housing blog
6448.  
6449. I...]]></description>
6450. </item>
6452. <item>
6453. <title><![CDATA[Real examples from builder who has worked directly with keynoter Chuck Shinn]]></title>
6454. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/real-examples-from-builder-who-has-worked-directly-with-keynoter-chuck-shinn]]></link>
6455.  
6456. <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6457. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6458. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/real-examples-from-builder-who-has-worked-directly-with-keynoter-chuck-shinn</guid>
6459. <description><![CDATA[ 
6460.  
6462.  
6463. EDITOR'S NOTE: Immediate past OSHBA president Todd Booze with Ideal Homes of Norman w...]]></description>
6464. </item>
6466. <item>
6467. <title><![CDATA[Paul Kane announces impending departure from Tulsa HBA]]></title>
6468. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/paul-kane-announces-impending-departure-from-tulsa-hba]]></link>
6469.  
6470. <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6471. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6472. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/paul-kane-announces-impending-departure-from-tulsa-hba</guid>
6473. <description><![CDATA[HBA Members:
6474.  
6475. After nine years of service to the Tulsa HBA, I have decided to pursue a new opp...]]></description>
6476. </item>
6478. <item>
6479. <title><![CDATA[OK Building Summit Q&A:  Keynote Speaker a 'Shoe-in']]></title>
6480. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/ok-building-summit-qa--keynote-speaker-a-shoe-in]]></link>
6481.  
6482. <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6483. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
6484. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/ok-building-summit-qa--keynote-speaker-a-shoe-in</guid>
6485. <description><![CDATA[As President of the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association, Phil Rhees also serves as co-c...]]></description>
6486. </item>
6488. <item>
6489. <title><![CDATA[Lance Windel: Savings of $1,000-plus for home]]></title>
6490. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/lance-windel-savings-of-1000-plus-for-home]]></link>
6491.  
6492. <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6493. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
6494. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/lance-windel-savings-of-1000-plus-for-home</guid>
6495. <description><![CDATA[ 
6496.  
6497. EDITOR'S NOTE: Several 2014 Summit attendees told us what dollars they saved in learnin...]]></description>
6498. </item>
6500. <item>
6501. <title><![CDATA[Summit keynote speaker: come with an open mind]]></title>
6502. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-keynote-speaker-come-with-an-open-mind]]></link>
6503.  
6504. <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6505. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
6506. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-keynote-speaker-come-with-an-open-mind</guid>
6507. <description><![CDATA[ 
6508.  
6509. In his 47 years as a consultant to the home building industry, Charles Shinn, Ph.D., ...]]></description>
6510. </item>
6512. <item>
6513. <title><![CDATA[Summit Q&A: Cant attend IBS? Our education matches what you would get in Vegas]]></title>
6514. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-qa-cant-attend-ibs-our-education-matches-what-you-would-get-in-vegas]]></link>
6515.  
6516. <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6517. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
6518. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-qa-cant-attend-ibs-our-education-matches-what-you-would-get-in-vegas</guid>
6519. <description><![CDATA[As President of the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association, Phil Rhees also serves as co-c...]]></description>
6520. </item>
6522. <item>
6523. <title><![CDATA[Volatile prices scare investors away ... except in housing market]]></title>
6524. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/volatile-prices-scare-investors-away--except-in-housing-market]]></link>
6525.  
6526. <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6527. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6528. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/volatile-prices-scare-investors-away--except-in-housing-market</guid>
6529. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: The link to this article was provided by the NAHB's Housing Headlines, a weekly em...]]></description>
6530. </item>
6532. <item>
6533. <title><![CDATA[Jim Schuff: Good info to take back home]]></title>
6534. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/jim-schuff-good-info-to-take-back-home]]></link>
6535.  
6536. <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6537. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6538. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/jim-schuff-good-info-to-take-back-home</guid>
6539. <description><![CDATA[Jim Schuff
6540.  
6541. Jim Schuff, Past President of Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association, atten...]]></description>
6542. </item>
6544. <item>
6545. <title><![CDATA[Summit Q&A: Two days to expand your financial horizon]]></title>
6546. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-qa-two-days-to-expand-your-financial-horizon]]></link>
6547.  
6548. <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6549. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit , Home Builder News]]></category>
6550. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-qa-two-days-to-expand-your-financial-horizon</guid>
6551. <description><![CDATA[As President of the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association, Phil Rhees also serves as co-c...]]></description>
6552. </item>
6554. <item>
6555. <title><![CDATA[Shawn Forth: Potential savings of a quarter million dollars]]></title>
6556. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/shawn-forth-potential-savings-of-a-quarter-million-dollars]]></link>
6557.  
6558. <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6559. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
6560. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/shawn-forth-potential-savings-of-a-quarter-million-dollars</guid>
6561. <description><![CDATA[EDITOR'S NOTE: Several 2014 Summit attendees told us what dollars they saved in learning pro...]]></description>
6562. </item>
6564. <item>
6565. <title><![CDATA[We asked -- we received]]></title>
6566. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/we-asked----we-received]]></link>
6567.  
6568. <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6569. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
6570. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/we-asked----we-received</guid>
6571. <description><![CDATA[Now it's up to you. As most of us know, late last year the OSHBA Board of Directors voted to susp...]]></description>
6572. </item>
6574. <item>
6575. <title><![CDATA[OK Building Summit  Get Booked!]]></title>
6576. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/ok-building-summit--get-booked]]></link>
6577.  
6578. <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6579. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
6580. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/ok-building-summit--get-booked</guid>
6581. <description><![CDATA[The time to get registered and book your hotel is now! For what you may ask? The upcoming OK...]]></description>
6582. </item>
6584. <item>
6585. <title><![CDATA[Building the best while giving back to the communities]]></title>
6586. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/building-the-best-while-giving-back-to-the-communities]]></link>
6587.  
6588. <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6589. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6590. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/building-the-best-while-giving-back-to-the-communities</guid>
6591. <description><![CDATA[The disabled Army vet moves around with ease in his new master bathroom. Dungan worked closely...]]></description>
6592. </item>
6594. <item>
6595. <title><![CDATA[Breakout sessions offer tracks to success]]></title>
6596. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/breakout-sessions-offer-tracks-to-success]]></link>
6597.  
6598. <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6599. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
6600. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/breakout-sessions-offer-tracks-to-success</guid>
6601. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA members, what track are you on? The 2015 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo on August 26-27 offer...]]></description>
6602. </item>
6604. <item>
6605. <title><![CDATA[Top Event for State]]></title>
6606. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/top-event-for-state]]></link>
6607.  
6608. <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6609. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
6610. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/top-event-for-state</guid>
6611. <description><![CDATA[By Mike Means
6612.  
6613. OSHBA Executive Officer
6614.  
6615. August 26-27, 2015, in downtown Oklahoma City ...]]></description>
6616. </item>
6618. <item>
6619. <title><![CDATA[The Profit Doc brings his medicine to Oklahoma]]></title>
6620. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-profit-doc-brings-his-medicine-to-oklahoma]]></link>
6621.  
6622. <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6623. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
6624. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-profit-doc-brings-his-medicine-to-oklahoma</guid>
6625. <description><![CDATA[The "Profit Doctor" is coming to Oklahoma, and he will bring his healthy recipes for builder succ...]]></description>
6626. </item>
6628. <item>
6629. <title><![CDATA[Tulsa Parade of Homes winners revealed]]></title>
6630. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-parade-of-homes-winners-revealed]]></link>
6631.  
6632. <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6633. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
6634. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-parade-of-homes-winners-revealed</guid>
6635. <description><![CDATA[Parade of Homes People's Choice Award winners named by the Home Builders Association of Greate...]]></description>
6636. </item>
6638. <item>
6639. <title><![CDATA[Normans McCarty reappointed to statewide building-code commission]]></title>
6640. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/normans-mccarty-reappointed-to-statewide-building-code-commission]]></link>
6641.  
6642. <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6643. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6644. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/normans-mccarty-reappointed-to-statewide-building-code-commission</guid>
6645. <description><![CDATA[Norman's Curtis McCarty, representing statewide homebuilders, has been reappointed to a four-year...]]></description>
6646. </item>
6648. <item>
6649. <title><![CDATA[NAHB urges members to lobby against EPA water rule]]></title>
6650. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-urges-members-to-lobby-against-epa-water-rule]]></link>
6651.  
6652. <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6653. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
6654. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-urges-members-to-lobby-against-epa-water-rule</guid>
6655. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This article was originally published on the NAHB Now blog:
6656.  
6657. With the Senate ou...]]></description>
6658. </item>
6660. <item>
6661. <title><![CDATA[Building Summit Session to Focus on Framing Issues]]></title>
6662. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/building-summit-session-to-focus-on-framing-issues]]></link>
6663.  
6664. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6665. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
6666. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/building-summit-session-to-focus-on-framing-issues</guid>
6667. <description><![CDATA[Wood framing expert Matthew Brown will bring his unique perspective on top framing concerns to th...]]></description>
6668. </item>
6670. <item>
6671. <title><![CDATA[Builders Report Easing Credit Conditions for AD&C Loans]]></title>
6672. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builders-report-easing-credit-conditions-for-adc-loans]]></link>
6673.  
6674. <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6675. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6676. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builders-report-easing-credit-conditions-for-adc-loans</guid>
6677. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This article was originally published on June 17 on the NAHB Now blog:
6678.  
6679. Builder...]]></description>
6680. </item>
6682. <item>
6683. <title><![CDATA[Hall of Fame in works to honor under-appreciated members]]></title>
6684. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/hall-of-fame-in-works-to-honor-under-appreciated-members]]></link>
6685.  
6686. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6687. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6688. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/hall-of-fame-in-works-to-honor-under-appreciated-members</guid>
6689. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This column will be published in the upcoming edition of Oklahoma Builder Magazine...]]></description>
6690. </item>
6692. <item>
6693. <title><![CDATA[COHBA sends complaints to Better Business Bureau]]></title>
6694. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/cohba-sends-complaints-to-better-business-bureau]]></link>
6695.  
6696. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6697. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
6698. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/cohba-sends-complaints-to-better-business-bureau</guid>
6699. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: The following article was published in the May 29 editions of The Oklahoman
6700.  
6701. By...]]></description>
6702. </item>
6704. <item>
6705. <title><![CDATA[Tulsa's Peter Grant named NAHB Remodeler of Month]]></title>
6706. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tulsas-peter-grant-named-nahb-remodeler-of-month]]></link>
6707.  
6708. <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6709. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6710. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tulsas-peter-grant-named-nahb-remodeler-of-month</guid>
6711. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: Peter Grant of Grant Homes Remodel & Restoration was selected as the NAHB Remodele...]]></description>
6712. </item>
6714. <item>
6715. <title><![CDATA[Golfers, Sponsors sought for annual OSHBA tourney]]></title>
6716. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/golfers-sponsors-sought-for-annual-oshba-tourney]]></link>
6717.  
6718. <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6719. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
6720. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/golfers-sponsors-sought-for-annual-oshba-tourney</guid>
6721. <description><![CDATA[Attention OSHBA member golfers: here is your chance to show off your swing and raise money for a ...]]></description>
6722. </item>
6724. <item>
6725. <title><![CDATA[Energy efficiency, green building here to stay]]></title>
6726. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/energy-efficiency-green-building-here-to-stay]]></link>
6727.  
6728. <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6729. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6730. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/energy-efficiency-green-building-here-to-stay</guid>
6731. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This column will be published in the upcoming edition of Oklahoma Builder Magazine...]]></description>
6732. </item>
6734. <item>
6735. <title><![CDATA[Economic presentation to close 2015 Oklahoma Building Summit]]></title>
6736. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/economic-presentation-to-close-2015-oklahoma-building-summit]]></link>
6737.  
6738. <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6739. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6740. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/economic-presentation-to-close-2015-oklahoma-building-summit</guid>
6741. <description><![CDATA[The 2015 Oklahoma Building Summit & Expo will conclude with a highly educated look to our economi...]]></description>
6742. </item>
6744. <item>
6745. <title><![CDATA[Festival of Homes features 35 new homes in Norman and Moore]]></title>
6746. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/festival-of-homes-features-35-new-homes-in-norman-and-moore]]></link>
6747.  
6748. <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6749. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6750. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/festival-of-homes-features-35-new-homes-in-norman-and-moore</guid>
6751. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: The following article was published in the May 29 editions of The Oklahoman.
6752.  
6754. ...]]></description>
6755. </item>
6757. <item>
6758. <title><![CDATA[The FINAL Legislative Update]]></title>
6759. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-final-legislative-update]]></link>
6760.  
6761. <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6762. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update]]></category>
6763. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-final-legislative-update</guid>
6764. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA Members,The session is over. Budget deal done and the Governor has already signed most of the ...]]></description>
6765. </item>
6767. <item>
6768. <title><![CDATA[Energy efficiency  just plain smart!]]></title>
6769. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/energy-efficiency--just-plain-smart]]></link>
6770.  
6771. <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6772. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6773. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/energy-efficiency--just-plain-smart</guid>
6774. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This column will be published in the upcoming issue of Oklahoma Builder Magazine
6775. ...]]></description>
6776. </item>
6778. <item>
6779. <title><![CDATA[Industry Expert Shinn to Deliver Keynote at Building Summit]]></title>
6780. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/industry-expert-shinn-to-deliver-keynote-at-building-summit]]></link>
6781.  
6782. <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6783. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
6784. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/industry-expert-shinn-to-deliver-keynote-at-building-summit</guid>
6785. <description><![CDATA[Home building expert Charles C. Shinn brings to Oklahoma over 35 years of experience improving in...]]></description>
6786. </item>
6788. <item>
6789. <title><![CDATA[President's Memo: What drought?]]></title>
6790. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-what-drought]]></link>
6791.  
6792. <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6793. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo]]></category>
6794. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-what-drought</guid>
6795. <description><![CDATA[Drought? What drought? Even my cattle-rancher friends out near Elk City must be hoping for a dry ...]]></description>
6796. </item>
6798. <item>
6799. <title><![CDATA[By All Means: Energy: Get some, but not too much!]]></title>
6800. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/by-all-means-energy-get-some-but-not-too-much]]></link>
6801.  
6802. <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6803. <category><![CDATA[ Green Building , State and Local News]]></category>
6804. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/by-all-means-energy-get-some-but-not-too-much</guid>
6805. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: The following column was published in the Oklahoma Builder Magazine
6806.  
6807. By Mike Me...]]></description>
6808. </item>
6810. <item>
6811. <title><![CDATA[Legislative Update: Sine Die Edition]]></title>
6812. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-sine-die-edition]]></link>
6813.  
6814. <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6815. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update]]></category>
6816. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-sine-die-edition</guid>
6817. <description><![CDATA[This is the next to last legislative update for this session. In fact, by the time you read this the...]]></description>
6818. </item>
6820. <item>
6821. <title><![CDATA[Edmond Electric Presents Rebate Check to Local Non-Profit]]></title>
6822. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/edmond-electric-presents-rebate-check-to-local-non-profit]]></link>
6823.  
6824. <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6825. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
6826. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/edmond-electric-presents-rebate-check-to-local-non-profit</guid>
6827. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: This story was first published on the City of Edmond websiteEdmond Electric recently ...]]></description>
6828. </item>
6830. <item>
6831. <title><![CDATA[South Central Oklahoma Festival of Homes  Book Your Tour Today]]></title>
6832. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/south-central-oklahoma-festival-of-homes--book-your-tour-today]]></link>
6833.  
6834. <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6835. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6836. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/south-central-oklahoma-festival-of-homes--book-your-tour-today</guid>
6837. <description><![CDATA[The Builders Association of South Central Oklahoma and the Moore Home Builders Association are pr...]]></description>
6838. </item>
6840. <item>
6841. <title><![CDATA[Wanted: Your Building Challenges]]></title>
6842. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/wanted-your-building-challenges]]></link>
6843.  
6844. <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6845. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6846. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/wanted-your-building-challenges</guid>
6847. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: The following article was posted on the NAHBNow blog
6848.  
6849. The Home Innovation Resea...]]></description>
6850. </item>
6852. <item>
6853. <title><![CDATA[Liuzzo connects NAHB to Oklahoma as field rep]]></title>
6854. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/liuzzo-connects-nahb-to-oklahoma-as-field-rep]]></link>
6855.  
6856. <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6857. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6858. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/liuzzo-connects-nahb-to-oklahoma-as-field-rep</guid>
6859. <description><![CDATA[Oklahoma has an important new voice connecting local OSHBA members to the National Association of...]]></description>
6860. </item>
6862. <item>
6863. <title><![CDATA[Jeff Click Homes takes urban design to the edge]]></title>
6864. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/jeff-click-homes-takes-urban-design-to-the-edge]]></link>
6865.  
6866. <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6867. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
6868. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/jeff-click-homes-takes-urban-design-to-the-edge</guid>
6869. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: Jeff Click is a former President of the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association
6870. ...]]></description>
6871. </item>
6873. <item>
6874. <title><![CDATA[COHBA Parade of Homes Featured in Oklahoman]]></title>
6875. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/cohba-parade-of-homes-featured-in-oklahoman]]></link>
6876.  
6877. <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6878. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6879. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/cohba-parade-of-homes-featured-in-oklahoman</guid>
6880. <description><![CDATA[By Tim Fall
6881.  
6882. Copyright © 2015, The Oklahoma Publishing Company
6883.  
6884. Steve Allen, the builder a...]]></description>
6885. </item>
6887. <item>
6888. <title><![CDATA[Need a license to build? Yes, in some states]]></title>
6889. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/need-a-license-to-build-yes-in-some-states]]></link>
6890.  
6891. <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6892. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6893. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/need-a-license-to-build-yes-in-some-states</guid>
6894. <description><![CDATA[As home building industry professionals know, each state has different requirements for builders ...]]></description>
6895. </item>
6897. <item>
6898. <title><![CDATA[Legislative report: Builder Registration bill fails]]></title>
6899. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-report-builder-registration-bill-fails]]></link>
6900.  
6901. <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6902. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6903. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-report-builder-registration-bill-fails</guid>
6904. <description><![CDATA[Hello HBA Members:
6905.  
6906. Well, not so good news this week. Our Registration bill failed by a vote o...]]></description>
6907. </item>
6909. <item>
6910. <title><![CDATA[Enid Home Builders Report]]></title>
6911. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/enid-home-builders-report]]></link>
6912.  
6913. <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6914. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6915. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/enid-home-builders-report</guid>
6916. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: this is taken from report presented at Spring board meeting
6917.  
6919. David Ritchie
6920. ...]]></description>
6921. </item>
6923. <item>
6924. <title><![CDATA[State Senate kills builder registration effort]]></title>
6925. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/state-senate-kills-builder-registration-effort]]></link>
6926.  
6927. <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6928. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
6929. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/state-senate-kills-builder-registration-effort</guid>
6930. <description><![CDATA[By Richard Mize
6931.  
6932. Copyright © (2015), The Oklahoma Publishing Company
6933.  
6934. A move to register a...]]></description>
6935. </item>
6937. <item>
6938. <title><![CDATA[SW Oklahoma HBA  report]]></title>
6939. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/sw-oklahoma-hba--report]]></link>
6940.  
6941. <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6942. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6943. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/sw-oklahoma-hba--report</guid>
6944. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This is taken from reports submitted at the spring board meeting
6945.  
6946. By Steve Tayl...]]></description>
6947. </item>
6949. <item>
6950. <title><![CDATA[Legislative Update: HB 1828]]></title>
6951. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-hb-1828]]></link>
6952.  
6953. <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6954. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update]]></category>
6955. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-hb-1828</guid>
6956. <description><![CDATA[HBA Members:Sorry this report is late. Had a couple of technical difficulties. Needless to say, in t...]]></description>
6957. </item>
6959. <item>
6960. <title><![CDATA[Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa Report]]></title>
6961. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/home-builders-association-of-greater-tulsa-report]]></link>
6962.  
6963. <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6964. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
6965. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/home-builders-association-of-greater-tulsa-report</guid>
6966. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This is taken from reports submitted at the spring board meeting
6967.  
6968. By Mark Pries...]]></description>
6969. </item>
6971. <item>
6972. <title><![CDATA[President's Memo -- Hall of Fame Coming!]]></title>
6973. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo----hall-of-fame-coming]]></link>
6974.  
6975. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6976. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo]]></category>
6977. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo----hall-of-fame-coming</guid>
6978. <description><![CDATA[Greetings, members!
6979.  
6980. I am pleased and excited to announce that our OSHBA Board of Directors ha...]]></description>
6981. </item>
6983. <item>
6984. <title><![CDATA[Legislative Update: Another major deadline]]></title>
6985. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-another-major-deadline]]></link>
6986.  
6987. <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6988. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update]]></category>
6989. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-another-major-deadline</guid>
6990. <description><![CDATA[Hello Members:Attached is the weekly legislative report and also this week's video update.Watch the ...]]></description>
6991. </item>
6993. <item>
6994. <title><![CDATA[Let your voice be heard NOW for builder registration bill]]></title>
6995. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/let-your-voice-be-heard-now-for-builder-registration-bill]]></link>
6996.  
6997. <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
6998. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
6999. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/let-your-voice-be-heard-now-for-builder-registration-bill</guid>
7000. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA Members:The Oklahoma Senate will soon be voting on HB 1828, which is our bill to start Builder...]]></description>
7001. </item>
7003. <item>
7004. <title><![CDATA[Proposed law would regulate builders]]></title>
7005. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/proposed-law-would-regulate-builders]]></link>
7006.  
7007. <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7008. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7009. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/proposed-law-would-regulate-builders</guid>
7010. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: KFOR Channel 4's "In Your Corner" featured a recent segment on HB 1828 that the OS...]]></description>
7011. </item>
7013. <item>
7014. <title><![CDATA[Legislative update: Happy Easter OSHBA Members!]]></title>
7015. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-happy-easter-oshba-members]]></link>
7016.  
7017. <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7018. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update]]></category>
7019. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-happy-easter-oshba-members</guid>
7020. <description><![CDATA[The Senate followed tradition and went home on Wednesday of this week. The House worked Wednesday...]]></description>
7021. </item>
7023. <item>
7024. <title><![CDATA[More top 10 reasons for building rejection in OKC]]></title>
7025. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/more-top-10-reasons-for-building-rejection-in-okc]]></link>
7026.  
7027. <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7028. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
7029. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/more-top-10-reasons-for-building-rejection-in-okc</guid>
7030. <description><![CDATA[The city of Oklahoma City provided us with a list of Top 10 building (non-mechanical) reasons for...]]></description>
7031. </item>
7033. <item>
7034. <title><![CDATA[More top 10 reasons for building rejection in OKC]]></title>
7035. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/more-top-10-reasons-for-building-rejection-in-okc-488-488]]></link>
7036.  
7037. <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7038. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit , State and Local News]]></category>
7039. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/more-top-10-reasons-for-building-rejection-in-okc-488-488</guid>
7040. <description><![CDATA[The city of Oklahoma City provided us with a list of Top 10 building (non-mechanical) reasons for...]]></description>
7041. </item>
7043. <item>
7044. <title><![CDATA[2015 Associates Council -- International Builders Show Review]]></title>
7045. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/2015-associates-council----international-builders-show-review]]></link>
7046.  
7047. <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7048. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
7049. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/2015-associates-council----international-builders-show-review</guid>
7050. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This column is reprinted from the March edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine
7051.  
7052. B...]]></description>
7053. </item>
7055. <item>
7056. <title><![CDATA[Senate committee passes Builder Registration bill]]></title>
7057. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/senate-committee-passes-builder-registration-bill]]></link>
7058.  
7059. <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7060. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
7061. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/senate-committee-passes-builder-registration-bill</guid>
7062. <description><![CDATA[By Richard Mize
7063.  
7064. Copyright © 2014, The Oklahoma Publishing Co
7065.  
7066. Builder registration made i...]]></description>
7067. </item>
7069. <item>
7070. <title><![CDATA[U.S. housing forecast shows 24% increase]]></title>
7071. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/us-housing-forecast-shows-24-increase]]></link>
7072.  
7073. <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7074. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
7075. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/us-housing-forecast-shows-24-increase</guid>
7076. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: This column is reprinted from the March edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine
7077.  
7078. B...]]></description>
7079. </item>
7081. <item>
7082. <title><![CDATA[HB 1828 - Builder Registration Talking Points]]></title>
7083. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/hb-1828---builder-registration-talking-points]]></link>
7084.  
7085. <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7086. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , President's Memo]]></category>
7087. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/hb-1828---builder-registration-talking-points</guid>
7088. <description><![CDATA[By Mike Means
7089.  
7090. OSHBA Executive Vice President
7091.  
7092. Think of the beginning of a construction pro...]]></description>
7093. </item>
7095. <item>
7096. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA asks lawmakers to oversee builders]]></title>
7097. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-asks-lawmakers-to-oversee-builders]]></link>
7098.  
7099. <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7100. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
7101. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-asks-lawmakers-to-oversee-builders</guid>
7102. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: Our thanks for Richard Mize and The Oklahoman for recognizing the importance of th...]]></description>
7103. </item>
7105. <item>
7106. <title><![CDATA[Let us begin at the beginning  Builder Registration]]></title>
7107. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/let-us-begin-at-the-beginning--builder-registration]]></link>
7108.  
7109. <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7110. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , President's Memo , State and Local News]]></category>
7111. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/let-us-begin-at-the-beginning--builder-registration</guid>
7112. <description><![CDATA[By MIKE MEANS
7113.  
7114. OSHBA Executive Vice President
7115.  
7116. Oklahoma's home builders descend on the stat...]]></description>
7117. </item>
7119. <item>
7120. <title><![CDATA[Top 10 Reasons for Rejections in OKC (cont.)]]></title>
7121. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/top-10-reasons-for-rejections-in-okc-cont]]></link>
7122.  
7123. <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7124. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7125. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/top-10-reasons-for-rejections-in-okc-cont</guid>
7126. <description><![CDATA[ 
7127.  
7128. The city of Oklahoma City provided us with a list of Top 10 mechanical reasons for rejecti...]]></description>
7129. </item>
7131. <item>
7132. <title><![CDATA[Top 10 reasons for rejection (Nos. 10-6)]]></title>
7133. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/top-10-reasons-for-rejection-nos-10-6]]></link>
7134.  
7135. <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7136. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
7137. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/top-10-reasons-for-rejection-nos-10-6</guid>
7138. <description><![CDATA[The city of Oklahoma City provided us with a list of Top 10 mechanical reasons for rejecting a new b...]]></description>
7139. </item>
7141. <item>
7142. <title><![CDATA[Legislative Update: Registration bill alive]]></title>
7143. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-registration-bill-alive]]></link>
7144.  
7145. <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7146. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update]]></category>
7147. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-registration-bill-alive</guid>
7148. <description><![CDATA[Hello HBA Members:
7149.  
7150. Hope you are having a fun Spring Break. This week looks to be fairly slow ...]]></description>
7151. </item>
7153. <item>
7154. <title><![CDATA[By All Means: It Takes a Village]]></title>
7155. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/by-all-means-it-takes-a-village]]></link>
7156.  
7157. <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7158. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7159. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/by-all-means-it-takes-a-village</guid>
7160. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: This column is reprinted from the March editions of Oklahoma Builder Magazine
7161.  
7162. ...]]></description>
7163. </item>
7165. <item>
7166. <title><![CDATA[Batter up! Whats cooking for summit & expo]]></title>
7167. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/batter-up-whats-cooking-for-summit--expo]]></link>
7168.  
7169. <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7170. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
7171. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/batter-up-whats-cooking-for-summit--expo</guid>
7172. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA leaders conduct a planning meeting for the 2015 Oklahoma Building Summit.
7173.  
7174. About 10 g...]]></description>
7175. </item>
7177. <item>
7178. <title><![CDATA[Legislative update: Registration bill voted down]]></title>
7179. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-registration-bill-voted-down]]></link>
7180.  
7181. <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7182. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update]]></category>
7183. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-registration-bill-voted-down</guid>
7184. <description><![CDATA[Hello HBA Members;Another week of the session is down. One more week until another deadline is here....]]></description>
7185. </item>
7187. <item>
7188. <title><![CDATA[President's Memo: Builder Registration, Thunder tickets]]></title>
7189. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-builder-registration-thunder-tickets]]></link>
7190.  
7191. <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7192. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , President's Memo]]></category>
7193. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-builder-registration-thunder-tickets</guid>
7194. <description><![CDATA[With our Builder Registration bill working its way through the Oklahoma House, I have been asked ...]]></description>
7195. </item>
7197. <item>
7198. <title><![CDATA[Legislative update: Registration bill advances]]></title>
7199. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-registration-bill-advances]]></link>
7200.  
7201. <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7202. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
7203. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-registration-bill-advances</guid>
7204. <description><![CDATA[Hello HBA Members:I'm including a short video message if you want to get the main point of this week...]]></description>
7205. </item>
7207. <item>
7208. <title><![CDATA[President's Memo: 10 reasons why this year will be better than last]]></title>
7209. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-10-reasons-why-this-year-will-be-better-than-last]]></link>
7210.  
7211. <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7212. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo]]></category>
7213. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-10-reasons-why-this-year-will-be-better-than-last</guid>
7214. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: This column is reprinted from the March editions of Oklahoma Builder Magazine
7215.  
7216. ...]]></description>
7217. </item>
7219. <item>
7220. <title><![CDATA[Fighting for Members Across Oklahoma]]></title>
7221. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/fighting-for-members-across-oklahoma]]></link>
7222.  
7223. <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7224. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7225. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/fighting-for-members-across-oklahoma</guid>
7226. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This column is reprinted from the February edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine
7227.  
7228. ...]]></description>
7229. </item>
7231. <item>
7232. <title><![CDATA[Get to know your new Associates president]]></title>
7233. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/get-to-know-your-new-associates-president]]></link>
7234.  
7235. <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7236. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
7237. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/get-to-know-your-new-associates-president</guid>
7238. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This column is reprinted from the February edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine
7239.  
7240. ...]]></description>
7241. </item>
7243. <item>
7244. <title><![CDATA[The New American Home -- great first impression]]></title>
7245. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-new-american-home----great-first-impression]]></link>
7246.  
7247. <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7248. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7249. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-new-american-home----great-first-impression</guid>
7250. <description><![CDATA[The 2015 New American Home near Las Vegas/Trent Bell Photography
7251.  
7252. By Tim Fall
7253.  
7254. Copyright...]]></description>
7255. </item>
7257. <item>
7258. <title><![CDATA[Tulsa, Enid builders chime in]]></title>
7259. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-enid-builders-chime-in]]></link>
7260.  
7261. <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7262. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
7263. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-enid-builders-chime-in</guid>
7264. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: Oklahoma builders were among the thousands at the recent International Builders Sh...]]></description>
7265. </item>
7267. <item>
7268. <title><![CDATA[Back from Vegas -- with optimism]]></title>
7269. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/back-from-vegas----with-optimism]]></link>
7270.  
7271. <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7272. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7273. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/back-from-vegas----with-optimism</guid>
7274. <description><![CDATA[By Tim Fall
7275.  
7276. Copyright © 2015, The Oklahoma Publishing Company
7277.  
7278. What happened in Vegas sta...]]></description>
7279. </item>
7281. <item>
7282. <title><![CDATA[Vegas only a taste as to whats to come to Oklahoma]]></title>
7283. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/vegas-only-a-taste-as-to-whats-to-come-to-oklahoma]]></link>
7284.  
7285. <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7286. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7287. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/vegas-only-a-taste-as-to-whats-to-come-to-oklahoma</guid>
7288. <description><![CDATA[By JIM STAFFORD
7289.  
7290. Carol Hartzog Communications
7291.  
7292. For three days in early January, a group of ...]]></description>
7293. </item>
7295. <item>
7296. <title><![CDATA[President's Memo: Bringing the trade show to Oklahoma]]></title>
7297. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-bringing-the-trade-show-to-oklahoma]]></link>
7298.  
7299. <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7300. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo]]></category>
7301. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-bringing-the-trade-show-to-oklahoma</guid>
7302. <description><![CDATA[If anyone needs a reminder of what controlled chaos looks like, just attend the next Internationa...]]></description>
7303. </item>
7305. <item>
7306. <title><![CDATA[State of the State subdued -- why?]]></title>
7307. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/state-of-the-state-subdued----why]]></link>
7308.  
7309. <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7310. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update]]></category>
7311. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/state-of-the-state-subdued----why</guid>
7312. <description><![CDATA[Hello HBA Members!
7313.  
7315. Mike Means
7316.  
7317. Last week saw the official beginning of the 55th Legisla...]]></description>
7318. </item>
7320. <item>
7321. <title><![CDATA[Builder Registration -- Are you ready for it?]]></title>
7322. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builder-registration----are-you-ready-for-it]]></link>
7323.  
7324. <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7325. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
7326. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builder-registration----are-you-ready-for-it</guid>
7327. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This column is reprinted from the February edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine
7328.  
7329. ...]]></description>
7330. </item>
7332. <item>
7333. <title><![CDATA[Don't miss 'The Future of Oklahoma Real Estate']]></title>
7334. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/dont-miss-the-future-of-oklahoma-real-estate]]></link>
7335.  
7336. <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7337. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7338. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/dont-miss-the-future-of-oklahoma-real-estate</guid>
7339. <description><![CDATA[Your OSHBA is a co-sponsor of this timely industry workshop from 8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Feb. 12  th...]]></description>
7340. </item>
7342. <item>
7343. <title><![CDATA[Ready, set, legislate!]]></title>
7344. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/ready-set-legislate]]></link>
7345.  
7346. <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7347. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update]]></category>
7348. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/ready-set-legislate</guid>
7349. <description><![CDATA[Greetings HBA Members!
7350.  
7352. Mike Means
7353.  
7354. I am going to do the weekly update in a different fa...]]></description>
7355. </item>
7357. <item>
7358. <title><![CDATA[Sad news in passing of Ben Newcomer]]></title>
7359. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/sad-news-in-passing-of-ben-newcomer]]></link>
7360.  
7361. <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7362. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7363. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/sad-news-in-passing-of-ben-newcomer</guid>
7364. <description><![CDATA[It is with a great deal of sadness that we share with you that a long-time member of the Builders As...]]></description>
7365. </item>
7367. <item>
7368. <title><![CDATA[President's First Word: Back With a Vengeance]]></title>
7369. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-first-word-back-with-a-vengeance]]></link>
7370.  
7371. <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7372. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
7373. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-first-word-back-with-a-vengeance</guid>
7374. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This column is reprinted from the February edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine
7375.  
7376. ...]]></description>
7377. </item>
7379. <item>
7380. <title><![CDATA[Your 2015 OSHBA Executive Committee]]></title>
7381. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/your-2015-oshba-executive-committee]]></link>
7382.  
7383. <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7384. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7385. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/your-2015-oshba-executive-committee</guid>
7386. <description><![CDATA[The 2015 OSHBA Executive Committee posed for a photo at the Installation Banquet in early January...]]></description>
7387. </item>
7389. <item>
7390. <title><![CDATA[Kane takes NAHB post in Vegas ceremony]]></title>
7391. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/kane-takes-nahb-post-in-vegas-ceremony]]></link>
7392.  
7393. <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7394. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
7395. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/kane-takes-nahb-post-in-vegas-ceremony</guid>
7396. <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Paul Kane, executive vice president/CEO of the Home Builders Association of Gr...]]></description>
7397. </item>
7399. <item>
7400. <title><![CDATA[Sullivan leads Associates Council for 2015]]></title>
7401. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/sullivan-leads-associates-council-for-2015]]></link>
7402.  
7403. <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7404. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7405. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/sullivan-leads-associates-council-for-2015</guid>
7406. <description><![CDATA[2015 Associates Council: Immediate Past President Gina Cox, President Steve Sullivan and Vice ...]]></description>
7407. </item>
7409. <item>
7410. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA Board: The Change Agents]]></title>
7411. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-board-the-change-agents]]></link>
7412.  
7413. <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7414. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7415. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-board-the-change-agents</guid>
7416. <description><![CDATA[2015 Senior Officers, from left, Vice President/Treasurer Kurt Dinnes of COHBA, President Phil...]]></description>
7417. </item>
7419. <item>
7420. <title><![CDATA[Rhees officially takes reins as OSHBA President]]></title>
7421. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/rhees-officially-takes-reins-as-oshba-president]]></link>
7422.  
7423. <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7424. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7425. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/rhees-officially-takes-reins-as-oshba-president</guid>
7426. <description><![CDATA[Mike Means installs OSHBA 2015 president Phil Rhees. "Often, I ask the incoming president if t...]]></description>
7427. </item>
7429. <item>
7430. <title><![CDATA[Booze, Priess selected as tops in OSHBA by peers]]></title>
7431. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/booze-priess-selected-as-tops-in-oshba-by-peers]]></link>
7432.  
7433. <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7434. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7435. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/booze-priess-selected-as-tops-in-oshba-by-peers</guid>
7436. <description><![CDATA[Immediate past OSHBA president Todd Booze was recognized as the 2014 OSHBA "Builder of the Year" ...]]></description>
7437. </item>
7439. <item>
7440. <title><![CDATA[HBA news: Means joins NAHB Executive Officer Committee]]></title>
7441. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/hba-news-means-joins-nahb-executive-officer-committee]]></link>
7442.  
7443. <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7444. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7445. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/hba-news-means-joins-nahb-executive-officer-committee</guid>
7446. <description><![CDATA[(EDITOR'S NOTE: Throughout the year, various OSHBA meetings have provided important information f...]]></description>
7447. </item>
7449. <item>
7450. <title><![CDATA[2014 Year-end economic roundup]]></title>
7451. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/2014-year-end-economic-roundup]]></link>
7452.  
7453. <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7454. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7455. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/2014-year-end-economic-roundup</guid>
7456. <description><![CDATA[(EDITOR'S NOTE: Throughout the year, various OSHBA meetings have provided important information f...]]></description>
7457. </item>
7459. <item>
7460. <title><![CDATA[Presidents Memo: A year of firsts]]></title>
7461. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-a-year-of-firsts]]></link>
7462.  
7463. <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7464. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo]]></category>
7465. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-a-year-of-firsts</guid>
7466. <description><![CDATA[Happy New Year! I hope my first "President's Memo" finds everyone happy and healthy after celebra...]]></description>
7467. </item>
7469. <item>
7470. <title><![CDATA[NAHB honors state assn. with member retention award]]></title>
7471. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-honors-state-assn-with-member-retention-award]]></link>
7472.  
7473. <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7474. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
7475. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-honors-state-assn-with-member-retention-award</guid>
7476. <description><![CDATA[(EDITOR'S NOTE: Throughout the year, various OSHBA meetings have provided important information f...]]></description>
7477. </item>
7479. <item>
7480. <title><![CDATA[Parades wrap-up & other shows]]></title>
7481. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/parades-wrap-up--other-shows]]></link>
7482.  
7483. <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7484. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7485. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/parades-wrap-up--other-shows</guid>
7486. <description><![CDATA[(EDITOR'S NOTE: Throughout the year, various OSHBA meetings have provided important information f...]]></description>
7487. </item>
7489. <item>
7490. <title><![CDATA[News briefs from around the state]]></title>
7491. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/news-briefs-from-around-the-state]]></link>
7492.  
7493. <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7494. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
7495. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/news-briefs-from-around-the-state</guid>
7496. <description><![CDATA[(EDITOR'S NOTE: Throughout the year, various OSHBA meetings have provided important information f...]]></description>
7497. </item>
7499. <item>
7500. <title><![CDATA[Our Associations giving back to communities]]></title>
7501. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/our-associations-giving-back-to-communities]]></link>
7502.  
7503. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7504. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
7505. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/our-associations-giving-back-to-communities</guid>
7506. <description><![CDATA[(EDITOR'S NOTE: Throughout the year, various OSHBA meetings have provided important information f...]]></description>
7507. </item>
7509. <item>
7510. <title><![CDATA[Dave Callant: Summit lesson, build to code]]></title>
7511. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/dave-callant-summit-lesson-build-to-code]]></link>
7512.  
7513. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7514. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
7515. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/dave-callant-summit-lesson-build-to-code</guid>
7516. <description><![CDATA[Dave Callant
7517.  
7518. Editor's note: The Oklahoma Building Summit registered the most participants...]]></description>
7519. </item>
7521. <item>
7522. <title><![CDATA[News from NAHB: Field reps & more]]></title>
7523. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/news-from-nahb-field-reps--more]]></link>
7524.  
7525. <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7526. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
7527. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/news-from-nahb-field-reps--more</guid>
7528. <description><![CDATA[(EDITOR'S NOTE: Throughout the year, various OSHBA meetings have provided important information f...]]></description>
7529. </item>
7531. <item>
7532. <title><![CDATA[Your voice needed in the political process]]></title>
7533. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/your-voice-needed-in-the-political-process]]></link>
7534.  
7535. <pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7536. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update]]></category>
7537. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/your-voice-needed-in-the-political-process</guid>
7538. <description><![CDATA[Hello Members
7539.  
7540. I am sure that you are as excited as I am about the upcoming legislative sessio...]]></description>
7541. </item>
7543. <item>
7544. <title><![CDATA[Summit 2015 -- Bigger and better for associates, vendors]]></title>
7545. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-2015----bigger-and-better-for-associates-vendors]]></link>
7546.  
7547. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7548. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
7549. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-2015----bigger-and-better-for-associates-vendors</guid>
7550. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This column is reprinted from the Winter 2014 edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine...]]></description>
7551. </item>
7553. <item>
7554. <title><![CDATA[Presidential Treatment in Lawton]]></title>
7555. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidential-treatment-in-lawton]]></link>
7556.  
7557. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7558. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
7559. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidential-treatment-in-lawton</guid>
7560. <description><![CDATA[Colin Hawkins with OSHBA President Todd Booze
7561.  
7562.  
7563.  
7564. Although it wasn't his first installa...]]></description>
7565. </item>
7567. <item>
7568. <title><![CDATA[Shawnee HBA adds new leaders]]></title>
7569. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/shawnee-hba-adds-new-leaders]]></link>
7570.  
7571. <pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7572. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
7573. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/shawnee-hba-adds-new-leaders</guid>
7574. <description><![CDATA[Last Friday night was another opportunity to visit one of the local home builder associations and...]]></description>
7575. </item>
7577. <item>
7578. <title><![CDATA[Shane Ross: $10,000 in Lean Savings]]></title>
7579. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/shane-ross-10000-in-lean-savings]]></link>
7580.  
7581. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7582. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
7583. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/shane-ross-10000-in-lean-savings</guid>
7584. <description><![CDATA[Shane Ross
7585.  
7586. Editor's note:The Oklahoma Building Summit registered the most participants of ...]]></description>
7587. </item>
7589. <item>
7590. <title><![CDATA[Indicators look positive; Say thanks to many]]></title>
7591. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/indicators-look-positive-say-thanks-to-many]]></link>
7592.  
7593. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7594. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
7595. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/indicators-look-positive-say-thanks-to-many</guid>
7596. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This column is reprinted from the Winter 2014 edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine...]]></description>
7597. </item>
7599. <item>
7600. <title><![CDATA[Topic of interest: Continuing Education for 2015]]></title>
7601. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/topic-of-interest-continuing-education-for-2015]]></link>
7602.  
7603. <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7604. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
7605. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/topic-of-interest-continuing-education-for-2015</guid>
7606. <description><![CDATA[We are in the process of setting up a calendar of education courses and topics for 2015 and need you...]]></description>
7607. </item>
7609. <item>
7610. <title><![CDATA[Mike Parks: 'Realistic' savings of up to $2,000 per home]]></title>
7611. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/mike-parks-realistic-savings-of-up-to-2000-per-home]]></link>
7612.  
7613. <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7614. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
7615. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/mike-parks-realistic-savings-of-up-to-2000-per-home</guid>
7616. <description><![CDATA[Mike Parks
7617.  
7618. Editor's note:The Oklahoma Building Summit registered the most participants of ...]]></description>
7619. </item>
7621. <item>
7622. <title><![CDATA[President's Memo: Creating value for members]]></title>
7623. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-creating-value-for-members]]></link>
7624.  
7625. <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7626. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo]]></category>
7627. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-creating-value-for-members</guid>
7628. <description><![CDATA[My time as President of the State Association is rapidly coming to a close. I would like to thank...]]></description>
7629. </item>
7631. <item>
7632. <title><![CDATA[Meet the new Bartlesville HBA President]]></title>
7633. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/meet-the-new-bartlesville-hba-president]]></link>
7634.  
7635. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7636. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7637. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/meet-the-new-bartlesville-hba-president</guid>
7638. <description><![CDATA[One of my favorite duties as the State EO is to go visit the local associations and install their...]]></description>
7639. </item>
7641. <item>
7642. <title><![CDATA[Affiliate dues increase, field reps]]></title>
7643. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/affiliate-dues-increase-field-reps]]></link>
7644.  
7645. <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7646. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
7647. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/affiliate-dues-increase-field-reps</guid>
7648. <description><![CDATA[EDITOR'S NOTE: This State Rep Report by Kurt Dinnes is reprinted from the Winter 2014 edition of ...]]></description>
7649. </item>
7651. <item>
7652. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoman reporter participates in Aging in Place training]]></title>
7653. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoman-reporter-participates-in-aging-in-place-training]]></link>
7654.  
7655. <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7656. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
7657. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoman-reporter-participates-in-aging-in-place-training</guid>
7658. <description><![CDATA[Real Estate editor Richard Mize of  The Oklahoman attended OSHBA's Aging in Place training and w...]]></description>
7659. </item>
7661. <item>
7662. <title><![CDATA[Dan Reeves: A 'Lean' reward up to $5,000]]></title>
7663. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/dan-reeves-a-lean-reward-up-to-5000]]></link>
7664.  
7665. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7666. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
7667. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/dan-reeves-a-lean-reward-up-to-5000</guid>
7668. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note:The Oklahoma Building Summit registered the most participants of any summit in its ...]]></description>
7669. </item>
7671. <item>
7672. <title><![CDATA[Value in your bottom line in OSHBA membership]]></title>
7673. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/value-in-your-bottom-line-in-oshba-membership]]></link>
7674.  
7675. <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7676. <category><![CDATA[ Videos]]></category>
7677. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/value-in-your-bottom-line-in-oshba-membership</guid>
7678. <description><![CDATA[ 
7679.  
7680. Editor's Note: Watch this minute-and-a-half long video that highlights the value that...]]></description>
7681. </item>
7683. <item>
7684. <title><![CDATA[Aging in Place training highlighted in Oklahoman]]></title>
7685. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/aging-in-place-training-highlighted-in-oklahoman]]></link>
7686.  
7687. <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7688. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
7689. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/aging-in-place-training-highlighted-in-oklahoman</guid>
7690. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: Real Estate editor Richard Mize of The Oklahoman attended OSHBA's Aging in Place t...]]></description>
7691. </item>
7693. <item>
7694. <title><![CDATA[Jason Droneberger: Lean savings for each drywall job]]></title>
7695. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/jason-droneberger-lean-savings-for-each-drywall-job]]></link>
7696.  
7697. <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7698. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
7699. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/jason-droneberger-lean-savings-for-each-drywall-job</guid>
7700. <description><![CDATA[ 
7701. Jason Droneberger
7702.  
7703. Editor's note: The Oklahoma Building Summit registered the most partic...]]></description>
7704. </item>
7706. <item>
7707. <title><![CDATA[Membership means education in changing environment]]></title>
7708. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/membership-means-education-in-changing-environment]]></link>
7709.  
7710. <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7711. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Videos]]></category>
7712. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/membership-means-education-in-changing-environment</guid>
7713. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This transcript is from a video that highlights the educational value the OSH...]]></description>
7714. </item>
7716. <item>
7717. <title><![CDATA[Reeves: Easier to build home than company]]></title>
7718. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/reeves-easier-to-build-home-than-company]]></link>
7719.  
7720. <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7721. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7722. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/reeves-easier-to-build-home-than-company</guid>
7723. <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to longtime home builder Dan Reeves, of Landmark Fine Homes in Norman, the newest...]]></description>
7724. </item>
7726. <item>
7727. <title><![CDATA[Thick as a Brick]]></title>
7728. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/thick-as-a-brick]]></link>
7729.  
7730. <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7731. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Consumers , Home Builder News , Training]]></category>
7732. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/thick-as-a-brick</guid>
7733. <description><![CDATA[Ok, I know I am showing my age when I use the title of an old Jethro Tull song as the title to my...]]></description>
7734. </item>
7736. <item>
7737. <title><![CDATA[President's Memo: Congrats to 2015 officers]]></title>
7738. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-congrats-to-2015-officers]]></link>
7739.  
7740. <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7741. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , President's Memo , State and Local News]]></category>
7742. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-congrats-to-2015-officers</guid>
7743. <description><![CDATA[It's hard to believe we are already in the last couple of months of 2014! I wish all of you a gre...]]></description>
7744. </item>
7746. <item>
7747. <title><![CDATA[Lance Windel: Summit lesson on importance of 'start package']]></title>
7748. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/lance-windel-summit-lesson-on-importance-of-start-package]]></link>
7749.  
7750. <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7751. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
7752. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/lance-windel-summit-lesson-on-importance-of-start-package</guid>
7753. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: The Oklahoma Building Summit registered the most participants of any summit in its s...]]></description>
7754. </item>
7756. <item>
7757. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA collaborates on job training program]]></title>
7758. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-collaborates-on-job-training-program]]></link>
7759.  
7760. <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7761. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Training]]></category>
7762. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-collaborates-on-job-training-program</guid>
7763. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA has partnered with an Oklahoma City-based non-profit organization to support a $10 million ...]]></description>
7764. </item>
7766. <item>
7767. <title><![CDATA[Brandon Jackson: Savings from the Lean building process]]></title>
7768. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/brandon-jackson-savings-from-the-lean-building-process-419-419]]></link>
7769.  
7770. <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
7771. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit , Videos]]></category>
7772. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/brandon-jackson-savings-from-the-lean-building-process-419-419</guid>
7773. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: The Oklahoma Building Summit registered the most participants of any summit i...]]></description>
7774. </item>
7776. <item>
7777. <title><![CDATA[Jim Schuff: Good info to take back home]]></title>
7778. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/jim-schuff-good-info-to-take-back-home-418-418]]></link>
7779.  
7780. <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7781. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit , Videos]]></category>
7782. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/jim-schuff-good-info-to-take-back-home-418-418</guid>
7783. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: The Oklahoma Building Summit registered the most participants of any summit in its si...]]></description>
7784. </item>
7786. <item>
7787. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA Networking a great value]]></title>
7788. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-networking-a-great-value]]></link>
7789.  
7790. <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7791. <category><![CDATA[ Videos]]></category>
7792. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-networking-a-great-value</guid>
7793. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: This transcription is taken from a video that highlights the value in network...]]></description>
7794. </item>
7796. <item>
7797. <title><![CDATA[Jeff Starkweather: What I learned from the Building Summit]]></title>
7798. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/jeff-starkweather-what-i-learned-from-the-building-summit]]></link>
7799.  
7800. <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7801. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit , Videos]]></category>
7802. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/jeff-starkweather-what-i-learned-from-the-building-summit</guid>
7803. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: The Oklahoma Building Summit registered the most participants of any summit i...]]></description>
7804. </item>
7806. <item>
7807. <title><![CDATA[Video series highlights benefits of OSHBA membership]]></title>
7808. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/video-series-highlights-benefits-of-oshba-membership]]></link>
7809.  
7810. <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7811. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
7812. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/video-series-highlights-benefits-of-oshba-membership</guid>
7813. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA members share the many benefits membership in the organization brings them in a new vi...]]></description>
7814. </item>
7816. <item>
7817. <title><![CDATA[Jim McWhirter: What I learned from the Building Summit]]></title>
7818. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/jim-mcwhirter-what-i-learned-from-the-building-summit]]></link>
7819.  
7820. <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7821. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit , Videos]]></category>
7822. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/jim-mcwhirter-what-i-learned-from-the-building-summit</guid>
7823. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: The Oklahoma Building Summit registered the most participants of any summit i...]]></description>
7824. </item>
7826. <item>
7827. <title><![CDATA[2015 Building Summit to be 2-day event in August]]></title>
7828. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/2015-building-summit-to-be-2-day-event-in-august]]></link>
7829.  
7830. <pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7831. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
7832. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/2015-building-summit-to-be-2-day-event-in-august</guid>
7833. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA leaders begin planning the 2015 Building Summit at a recent meeting.
7834.  
7835. Planning for th...]]></description>
7836. </item>
7838. <item>
7839. <title><![CDATA[President's Memo: An announcement, a call to action]]></title>
7840. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-an-announcement-a-call-to-action]]></link>
7841.  
7842. <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7843. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo]]></category>
7844. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-an-announcement-a-call-to-action</guid>
7845. <description><![CDATA[Todd Booze
7846.  
7847. As we move into the final stretch of 2014 I'm glad to update you on the progres...]]></description>
7848. </item>
7850. <item>
7851. <title><![CDATA[Register for Sporting Clay tournament]]></title>
7852. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/register-for-sporting-clay-tournament]]></link>
7853.  
7854. <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7855. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7856. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/register-for-sporting-clay-tournament</guid>
7857. <description><![CDATA[Join us on Oct 8. for our annual Sporting Clay tournament at the Silverleaf Shotgun Sports comple...]]></description>
7858. </item>
7860. <item>
7861. <title><![CDATA[Lean building expert describes waste in industry]]></title>
7862. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/lean-building-expert-describes-waste-in-industry]]></link>
7863.  
7864. <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7865. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
7866. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/lean-building-expert-describes-waste-in-industry</guid>
7867. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: The following article was published in September 27 editions of The Oklahoman.
7868.  
7869. ...]]></description>
7870. </item>
7872. <item>
7873. <title><![CDATA[Change Takes Time]]></title>
7874. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/change-takes-time]]></link>
7875.  
7876. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7877. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
7878. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/change-takes-time</guid>
7879. <description><![CDATA[By GINA COX
7880.  
7881. Chair/State Associates Council
7882.  
7883. (Editor's note: This column is reprinted from ...]]></description>
7884. </item>
7886. <item>
7887. <title><![CDATA[Giving Back]]></title>
7888. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/giving-back]]></link>
7889.  
7890. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7891. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7892. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/giving-back</guid>
7893. <description><![CDATA[By MIKE MEANS
7894.  
7895. Executive Vice President/OSHBA
7896.  
7897. (Editor's note: This column is reprinted fro...]]></description>
7898. </item>
7900. <item>
7901. <title><![CDATA[OKC considers rules for dilapidated structures]]></title>
7902. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/okc-considers-rules-for-dilapidated-structures]]></link>
7903.  
7904. <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7905. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7906. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/okc-considers-rules-for-dilapidated-structures</guid>
7907. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This article was published September 23 in The Journal Record newspaper. This pres...]]></description>
7908. </item>
7910. <item>
7911. <title><![CDATA[2015 Looking Up, Lean and IRC]]></title>
7912. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/2015-looking-up-lean-and-irc]]></link>
7913.  
7914. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7915. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
7916. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/2015-looking-up-lean-and-irc</guid>
7917. <description><![CDATA[By TODD BOOZE
7918.  
7919. President/OSHBA
7920.  
7921. (Editor's note: This column is reprinted from the Fall 2014...]]></description>
7922. </item>
7924. <item>
7925. <title><![CDATA[Register now for Associates Council golf scramble]]></title>
7926. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/register-now-for-associates-council-golf-scramble]]></link>
7927.  
7928. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7929. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
7930. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/register-now-for-associates-council-golf-scramble</guid>
7931. <description><![CDATA[Good afternoon my friends in the industry! I want to remind you about the annual golf outing spon...]]></description>
7932. </item>
7934. <item>
7935. <title><![CDATA[From the Magazine: Back for Moore]]></title>
7936. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/from-the-magazine-back-for-moore]]></link>
7937.  
7938. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7939. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Home Builder News]]></category>
7940. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/from-the-magazine-back-for-moore</guid>
7941. <description><![CDATA[Rubble surrounds what was left of Cherie Pope's Moore home.
7942.  
7943. Editor's Note: This excerpt is...]]></description>
7944. </item>
7946. <item>
7947. <title><![CDATA[Read latest Oklahoma Builder magazine]]></title>
7948. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/read-latest-oklahoma-builder-magazine]]></link>
7949.  
7950. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7951. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
7952. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/read-latest-oklahoma-builder-magazine</guid>
7953. <description><![CDATA[Cover of the Fall 2014 edition of Oklahoma Builder magazine.
7954.  
7955. The latest edition of Oklahom...]]></description>
7956. </item>
7958. <item>
7959. <title><![CDATA[Building summit attracts 400]]></title>
7960. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/building-summit-attracts-400]]></link>
7961.  
7962. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7963. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
7964. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/building-summit-attracts-400</guid>
7965. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: Thanks to The Oklahoman, which published this article in its Sept. 13 editions.
7966.  
7967. ...]]></description>
7968. </item>
7970. <item>
7971. <title><![CDATA[Scenes from the Building Summit]]></title>
7972. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/scenes-from-the-building-summit]]></link>
7973.  
7974. <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7975. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
7976. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/scenes-from-the-building-summit</guid>
7977. <description><![CDATA[The 2014 Building Summit was an exciting mix of educational sessions, keynote speakers and networ...]]></description>
7978. </item>
7980. <item>
7981. <title><![CDATA[Keynote today: LEAN about value, not cost]]></title>
7982. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/keynote-today-lean-about-value-not-cost]]></link>
7983.  
7984. <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7985. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
7986. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/keynote-today-lean-about-value-not-cost</guid>
7987. <description><![CDATA[It's standing-room-only for Scott Sedam's morning breakout session.
7988.  
7989. Editor's note: This re...]]></description>
7990. </item>
7992. <item>
7993. <title><![CDATA[Good News Overrides the Bad]]></title>
7994. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/good-news-overrides-the-bad]]></link>
7995.  
7996. <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
7997. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update]]></category>
7998. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/good-news-overrides-the-bad</guid>
7999. <description><![CDATA[(EDITOR'S NOTE: The fall issue of the Oklahoma Builder magazine will arrive in your mailbox mid-m...]]></description>
8000. </item>
8002. <item>
8003. <title><![CDATA[September is jam-packed. Read carefully]]></title>
8004. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/september-is-jam-packed-read-carefully]]></link>
8005.  
8006. <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8007. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo]]></category>
8008. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/september-is-jam-packed-read-carefully</guid>
8009. <description><![CDATA[Todd Booze
8010.  
8011. With the start of September, activities will get real busy at OSHBA. We are rig...]]></description>
8012. </item>
8014. <item>
8015. <title><![CDATA['Lean Building' is Summit focus]]></title>
8016. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/lean-building-is-summit-focus]]></link>
8017.  
8018. <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8019. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
8020. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/lean-building-is-summit-focus</guid>
8021. <description><![CDATA[Ideal Homes of Norman, which uses "lean building" practices, is building this home at 18817 Vi...]]></description>
8022. </item>
8024. <item>
8025. <title><![CDATA[What I learned from the Building Summit]]></title>
8026. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/what-i-learned-from-the-building-summit-391-391]]></link>
8027.  
8028. <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8029. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8030. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/what-i-learned-from-the-building-summit-391-391</guid>
8031. <description><![CDATA[During the 2013 Oklahoma Building Summit, we asked several home builders in "Man-on-the-Street" s...]]></description>
8032. </item>
8034. <item>
8035. <title><![CDATA[Salute our Building Summit Sponsors]]></title>
8036. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-building-summit-sponsors-390-390]]></link>
8037.  
8038. <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8039. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8040. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-building-summit-sponsors-390-390</guid>
8041. <description><![CDATA[We would like to thank these outstanding sponsors among several of the 2014 Oklahoma Building Sum...]]></description>
8042. </item>
8044. <item>
8045. <title><![CDATA[Summit Speaker Bryce Hanlon]]></title>
8046. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-bryce-hanlon]]></link>
8047.  
8048. <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8049. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8050. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-bryce-hanlon</guid>
8051. <description><![CDATA[Bryce Hanlon
8052.  
8053. We look forward to having Bryce Hanlon with EST speak at the 2014 Building Su...]]></description>
8054. </item>
8056. <item>
8057. <title><![CDATA[Register for the OK Building Summit before it is too late!]]></title>
8058. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/register-for-the-ok-building-summit-before-it-is-too-late]]></link>
8059.  
8060. <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8061. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Green Building , Home Builder News , OK Building Summit , Training]]></category>
8062. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/register-for-the-ok-building-summit-before-it-is-too-late</guid>
8063. <description><![CDATA[Time to Register!
8064.  
8065. Registration is open and underway for this year's OK Building Summit. Once ...]]></description>
8066. </item>
8068. <item>
8069. <title><![CDATA[What I learned from the Building Summit]]></title>
8070. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/what-i-learned-from-the-building-summit-387-387]]></link>
8071.  
8072. <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8073. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8074. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/what-i-learned-from-the-building-summit-387-387</guid>
8075. <description><![CDATA[Aug. 14 What I learned from the Summit
8076.  
8077. During the 2013 Oklahoma Building Summit, we asked sev...]]></description>
8078. </item>
8080. <item>
8081. <title><![CDATA[Salute our Building Summit Sponsors]]></title>
8082. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-building-summit-sponsors-386-386]]></link>
8083.  
8084. <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8085. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8086. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-building-summit-sponsors-386-386</guid>
8087. <description><![CDATA[We would like to thank this outstanding sponsor among several of the 2014 Oklahoma Building Summi...]]></description>
8088. </item>
8090. <item>
8091. <title><![CDATA[Summit Speaker Nathan Peil]]></title>
8092. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-nathan-peil]]></link>
8093.  
8094. <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8095. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8096. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-nathan-peil</guid>
8097. <description><![CDATA[We're looking forward to hearing Nathan Peil with EST speak at the 2014 Building Summit. Natha...]]></description>
8098. </item>
8100. <item>
8101. <title><![CDATA[Rhees memorial service August 21 in Tulsa]]></title>
8102. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/rhees-memorial-service-august-21-in-tulsa]]></link>
8103.  
8104. <pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8105. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8106. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/rhees-memorial-service-august-21-in-tulsa</guid>
8107. <description><![CDATA[It is with a great deal of sadness that I share with you the news that Bill Rhees of BMI Properti...]]></description>
8108. </item>
8110. <item>
8111. <title><![CDATA[Home builders, weary of fly-by-nights, explore licensing]]></title>
8112. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/home-builders-weary-of-fly-by-nights-explore-licensing]]></link>
8113.  
8114. <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8115. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
8116. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/home-builders-weary-of-fly-by-nights-explore-licensing</guid>
8117. <description><![CDATA[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following story was published in Aug. 6 editions of The Oklahoman.
8118.  
8119. By...]]></description>
8120. </item>
8122. <item>
8123. <title><![CDATA[Member Majority Supports Builder Licensing]]></title>
8124. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/member-majority-supports-builder-licensing]]></link>
8125.  
8126. <pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8127. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo]]></category>
8128. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/member-majority-supports-builder-licensing</guid>
8129. <description><![CDATA[Already, we are on the back side of summer and it's difficult to believe school will be starting ...]]></description>
8130. </item>
8132. <item>
8133. <title><![CDATA[What I learned from the Building Summit]]></title>
8134. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/what-i-learned-from-the-building-summit-382-382]]></link>
8135.  
8136. <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8137. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8138. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/what-i-learned-from-the-building-summit-382-382</guid>
8139. <description><![CDATA[During the 2013 Oklahoma Building Summit, we asked several home builders in "Man-on-the-Street" s...]]></description>
8140. </item>
8142. <item>
8143. <title><![CDATA[Salute our Building Summit Sponsors]]></title>
8144. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-building-summit-sponsors-381-381]]></link>
8145.  
8146. <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8147. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8148. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-building-summit-sponsors-381-381</guid>
8149. <description><![CDATA[We would like to thank these outstanding sponsors among several of the 2014 Oklahoma Building Sum...]]></description>
8150. </item>
8152. <item>
8153. <title><![CDATA[Summit Speaker Tarek Khan]]></title>
8154. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-tarek-khan]]></link>
8155.  
8156. <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8157. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8158. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-tarek-khan</guid>
8159. <description><![CDATA[Tarek Khan
8160.  
8161. We're excited to have Tarek Khan speaking at the 2014 Building Summit. Tarek j...]]></description>
8162. </item>
8164. <item>
8165. <title><![CDATA[Questions and Answers with Scott Sedam]]></title>
8166. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/questions-and-answers-with-scott-sedam]]></link>
8167.  
8168. <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8169. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8170. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/questions-and-answers-with-scott-sedam</guid>
8171. <description><![CDATA[EDITOR'S NOTE: Scott Sedam is on a relentless mission to eradicate waste from the building proces...]]></description>
8172. </item>
8174. <item>
8175. <title><![CDATA[What I learned from the Building Summit]]></title>
8176. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/what-i-learned-from-the-building-summit]]></link>
8177.  
8178. <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8179. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8180. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/what-i-learned-from-the-building-summit</guid>
8181. <description><![CDATA[During the 2013 Oklahoma Building Summit, we asked several home builders in "Man-on-the-Street" s...]]></description>
8182. </item>
8184. <item>
8185. <title><![CDATA[Salute our Building Summit sponsors]]></title>
8186. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-building-summit-sponsors-377-377]]></link>
8187.  
8188. <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8189. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8190. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-building-summit-sponsors-377-377</guid>
8191. <description><![CDATA[We would like to thank these outstanding sponsors among several of the 2014 Oklahoma Building Sum...]]></description>
8192. </item>
8194. <item>
8195. <title><![CDATA[Summit Speaker: Kelly Parker]]></title>
8196. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-kelly-parker]]></link>
8197.  
8198. <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8199. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8200. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-kelly-parker</guid>
8201. <description><![CDATA[Kelly Parker
8202.  
8203. We're looking forward to hearing Kelly Parker speak at the 2014 Building Summ...]]></description>
8204. </item>
8206. <item>
8207. <title><![CDATA[About the Member Rebate Program]]></title>
8208. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/about-the-member-rebate-program]]></link>
8209.  
8210. <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8211. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8212. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/about-the-member-rebate-program</guid>
8213. <description><![CDATA[What is the Member Rebate Program that benefits Oklahoma home builders? Check out this informative v...]]></description>
8214. </item>
8216. <item>
8217. <title><![CDATA[What I learned from the Building Summit]]></title>
8218. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/what-i-learned-from-the-building-summit-374-374]]></link>
8219.  
8220. <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8221. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8222. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/what-i-learned-from-the-building-summit-374-374</guid>
8223. <description><![CDATA[During the 2013 Oklahoma Building Summit, we asked several home builders in "Man-on-the-Street" s...]]></description>
8224. </item>
8226. <item>
8227. <title><![CDATA[Salute our Summit Building Sponsors]]></title>
8228. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-summit-building-sponsors]]></link>
8229.  
8230. <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8231. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8232. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-summit-building-sponsors</guid>
8233. <description><![CDATA[We want to say "thank you" to these outstanding sponsors among several of the 2014 Oklahoma Build...]]></description>
8234. </item>
8236. <item>
8237. <title><![CDATA[Summit Speaker: Sean Rieger]]></title>
8238. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-sean-rieger]]></link>
8239.  
8240. <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8241. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
8242. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-sean-rieger</guid>
8243. <description><![CDATA[Sean Rieger
8244.  
8245. We are excited to have Sean Rieger speaking at the Building Summit on Sept. 11...]]></description>
8246. </item>
8248. <item>
8249. <title><![CDATA[Questions & Answers with Scott Sedam]]></title>
8250. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/questions--answers-with-scott-sedam]]></link>
8251.  
8252. <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8253. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8254. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/questions--answers-with-scott-sedam</guid>
8255. <description><![CDATA[Scott Sedam
8256.  
8257. EDITOR'S NOTE: As President of TrueNorth Development, an internationally known...]]></description>
8258. </item>
8260. <item>
8261. <title><![CDATA[What I learned from the Building Summit]]></title>
8262. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/what-i-learned-from-the-building-summit-368-368]]></link>
8263.  
8264. <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8265. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8266. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/what-i-learned-from-the-building-summit-368-368</guid>
8267. <description><![CDATA[During the 2013 Oklahoma Building Summit, we asked several home builders in "Man-on-the-Street" s...]]></description>
8268. </item>
8270. <item>
8271. <title><![CDATA[President's Memo: Special tribute to Mark Dale]]></title>
8272. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-special-tribute-to-mark-dale]]></link>
8273.  
8274. <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8275. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , President's Memo]]></category>
8276. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-special-tribute-to-mark-dale</guid>
8277. <description><![CDATA[Todd Booze
8278.  
8279. Like most of you, I was shocked by the recent death of Mark Dale. He was a coll...]]></description>
8280. </item>
8282. <item>
8283. <title><![CDATA[Salute our Building Summit sponsors]]></title>
8284. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-building-summit-sponsors-367-367]]></link>
8285.  
8286. <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8287. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8288. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-building-summit-sponsors-367-367</guid>
8289. <description><![CDATA[We would like to thank these outstanding sponsors among several of the 2014 Oklahoma Building Sum...]]></description>
8290. </item>
8292. <item>
8293. <title><![CDATA['U.S. economist: '100% of normal home activity']]></title>
8294. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/us-economist-100-of-normal-home-activity]]></link>
8295.  
8296. <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8297. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8298. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/us-economist-100-of-normal-home-activity</guid>
8299. <description><![CDATA[There was great news delivered to Oklahoma home builders at the recent NAHB Spring Meeting in Was...]]></description>
8300. </item>
8302. <item>
8303. <title><![CDATA[Summit Speaker: Christopher Ramseyer]]></title>
8304. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-christopher-ramseyer]]></link>
8305.  
8306. <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8307. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8308. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-christopher-ramseyer</guid>
8309. <description><![CDATA[Dr. Christopher Ramseyer
8310.  
8311. We look forward to hearing Christopher Ramseyer speak on advanced...]]></description>
8312. </item>
8314. <item>
8315. <title><![CDATA[What I learned from the Building Summit]]></title>
8316. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/what-i-learned-from-the-building-summit-364-364]]></link>
8317.  
8318. <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8319. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8320. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/what-i-learned-from-the-building-summit-364-364</guid>
8321. <description><![CDATA[ 
8322.  
8323.  
8324.  
8325.  
8326.  
8327.  
8328.  
8329. During the 2013 Oklahoma Building Summit, we asked several home build...]]></description>
8330. </item>
8332. <item>
8333. <title><![CDATA[Summit Speaker Curtis McCarty]]></title>
8334. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-curtis-mccarty]]></link>
8335.  
8336. <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8337. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8338. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-curtis-mccarty</guid>
8339. <description><![CDATA[Curtis McCarty
8340.  
8342. We are excited to have Curtis McCarty speaking at the Oklahoma Building...]]></description>
8343. </item>
8345. <item>
8346. <title><![CDATA[Salute our Building Summit Sponsors]]></title>
8347. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-building-summit-sponsors-363-363]]></link>
8348.  
8349. <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8350. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8351. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/salute-our-building-summit-sponsors-363-363</guid>
8352. <description><![CDATA[We want to say "thank you" to these great sponsors among several of the 2014 Oklahoma Building Su...]]></description>
8353. </item>
8355. <item>
8356. <title><![CDATA[Deal killer? An inspector weighs in]]></title>
8357. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/deal-killer-an-inspector-weighs-in]]></link>
8358.  
8359. <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8360. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8361. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/deal-killer-an-inspector-weighs-in</guid>
8362. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: The following article was published in June 14 editions of The Oklahoman.
8363.  
8364. By R...]]></description>
8365. </item>
8367. <item>
8368. <title><![CDATA[Sad News: Passing of Mark Dale]]></title>
8369. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/sad-news-passing-of-mark-dale]]></link>
8370.  
8371. <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8372. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
8373. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/sad-news-passing-of-mark-dale</guid>
8374. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: This special message was sent out by Mike Means on Monday
8375.  
8376.  
8377.  
8378. Members,
8379.  
8380. ...]]></description>
8381. </item>
8383. <item>
8384. <title><![CDATA[Mark Dale helped shape home builders]]></title>
8385. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/mark-dale-helped-shape-home-builders]]></link>
8386.  
8387. <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8388. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8389. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/mark-dale-helped-shape-home-builders</guid>
8390. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: This article was published in June 17 editions of The Oklahoman
8391.  
8392. By Richard Miz...]]></description>
8393. </item>
8395. <item>
8396. <title><![CDATA[Winds, Quakes and Building Summit Education]]></title>
8397. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/winds-quakes-and-building-summit-education]]></link>
8398.  
8399. <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8400. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
8401. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/winds-quakes-and-building-summit-education</guid>
8402. <description><![CDATA[You know what they say about lifetime learning: Education never stops. That's especially true for bu...]]></description>
8403. </item>
8405. <item>
8406. <title><![CDATA[Hunter heads up new remodelers council]]></title>
8407. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/hunter-heads-up-new-remodelers-council]]></link>
8408.  
8409. <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8410. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8411. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/hunter-heads-up-new-remodelers-council</guid>
8412. <description><![CDATA[The OSHBA has a new affiliated professional group known as the Oklahoma State Remodelers Council....]]></description>
8413. </item>
8415. <item>
8416. <title><![CDATA[Registration OPEN for Building Summit!]]></title>
8417. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/registration-open-for-building-summit]]></link>
8418.  
8419. <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8420. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
8421. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/registration-open-for-building-summit</guid>
8422. <description><![CDATA[Registration NOW Open for this year's Summit!
8423.  
8425.  
8426. Continuing the excellence you have come to...]]></description>
8427. </item>
8429. <item>
8430. <title><![CDATA[Home builder rep: Immigration bill needed now]]></title>
8431. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/home-builder-rep-immigration-bill-needed-now]]></link>
8432.  
8433. <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8434. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8435. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/home-builder-rep-immigration-bill-needed-now</guid>
8436. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: This article was published in May 31 editions of The Oklahoman
8437.  
8438. By Mike Means
8439. ...]]></description>
8440. </item>
8442. <item>
8443. <title><![CDATA[President's Memo: Summer's here & things heating up!]]></title>
8444. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-summers-here--things-heating-up]]></link>
8445.  
8446. <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8447. <category><![CDATA[ President's Memo]]></category>
8448. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-summers-here--things-heating-up</guid>
8449. <description><![CDATA[With June upon us and the beginning of summer, activities are heating up at NAHB and OSHBA.
8450.  
8452. ...]]></description>
8453. </item>
8455. <item>
8456. <title><![CDATA[Building Summit open to all Oklahoma builders]]></title>
8457. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/building-summit-open-to-all-oklahoma-builders]]></link>
8458.  
8459. <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8460. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8461. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/building-summit-open-to-all-oklahoma-builders</guid>
8462. <description><![CDATA[LEAN construction expert Scott Sedam is on a mission to eliminate waste in the construction pr...]]></description>
8463. </item>
8465. <item>
8466. <title><![CDATA[The relentless pursuit of waste]]></title>
8467. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-relentless-pursuit-of-waste]]></link>
8468.  
8469. <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8470. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit]]></category>
8471. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-relentless-pursuit-of-waste</guid>
8472. <description><![CDATA[The Lean building revolution is coming to the 2014 Oklahoma Building Summit on September 11 at th...]]></description>
8473. </item>
8475. <item>
8476. <title><![CDATA[Ideal Homes wins industry recognition]]></title>
8477. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/ideal-homes-wins-industry-recognition]]></link>
8478.  
8479. <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8480. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8481. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/ideal-homes-wins-industry-recognition</guid>
8482. <description><![CDATA[Norman-based Ideal Homes has been awarded the 2014 Avid Gold Award for the South Central region o...]]></description>
8483. </item>
8485. <item>
8486. <title><![CDATA[Focus group seeks perspective of builders]]></title>
8487. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/focus-group-seeks-perspective-of-builders]]></link>
8488.  
8489. <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8490. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
8491. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/focus-group-seeks-perspective-of-builders</guid>
8492. <description><![CDATA[By James Bost, President
8493.  
8494. Insight Market Research and Consulting
8495.  
8496. The OSHBA wants your opin...]]></description>
8497. </item>
8499. <item>
8500. <title><![CDATA[What's on YOUR phone?]]></title>
8501. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/whats-on-your-phone]]></link>
8502.  
8503. <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8504. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8505. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/whats-on-your-phone</guid>
8506. <description><![CDATA[What's on your phone? Instead of "Flappy Birds" or "Word With Friends," we recommend a pair of fr...]]></description>
8507. </item>
8509. <item>
8510. <title><![CDATA[Todd Booze named CPB for April]]></title>
8511. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/todd-booze-named-cpb-for-april]]></link>
8512.  
8513. <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8514. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Home Builder News]]></category>
8515. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/todd-booze-named-cpb-for-april</guid>
8516. <description><![CDATA[Todd Booze of Ideal Homes joins the hallowed halls of Certified Professional Builder of the month de...]]></description>
8517. </item>
8519. <item>
8520. <title><![CDATA[It's going to be a LEAN Building Summit]]></title>
8521. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/its-going-to-be-a-lean-building-summit]]></link>
8522.  
8523. <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8524. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , OK Building Summit , President's Memo]]></category>
8525. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/its-going-to-be-a-lean-building-summit</guid>
8526. <description><![CDATA[This month I want to share a couple of quick items we are working on at the State Association. I tru...]]></description>
8527. </item>
8529. <item>
8530. <title><![CDATA[Build Better, Build Smarter]]></title>
8531. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/build-better-build-smarter]]></link>
8532.  
8533. <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8534. <category><![CDATA[ OK Building Summit]]></category>
8535. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/build-better-build-smarter</guid>
8536. <description><![CDATA[Oklahoma builders want to build better, build smarter. The 2014 Oklahoma Building Summit will help u...]]></description>
8537. </item>
8539. <item>
8540. <title><![CDATA[Legislative Update: 'The Silly Season']]></title>
8541. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-the-silly-season]]></link>
8542.  
8543. <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8544. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update]]></category>
8545. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-the-silly-season</guid>
8546. <description><![CDATA[OK, so what do you need to know about the status of legislation still alive at the state capitol? Th...]]></description>
8547. </item>
8549. <item>
8550. <title><![CDATA[Builders wanted!]]></title>
8551. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builders-wanted]]></link>
8552.  
8553. <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8554. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8555. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builders-wanted</guid>
8556. <description><![CDATA[You may not know this, but May is a membership drive for each of the homebuilders associations. And ...]]></description>
8557. </item>
8559. <item>
8560. <title><![CDATA[Fixing the vote to fix the Capitol?]]></title>
8561. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/fixing-the-vote-to-fix-the-capitol]]></link>
8562.  
8563. <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8564. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update]]></category>
8565. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/fixing-the-vote-to-fix-the-capitol</guid>
8566. <description><![CDATA[Greetings HBA Members!Thursday saw yet another deadline at the State Capitol. It was the day that Ho...]]></description>
8567. </item>
8569. <item>
8570. <title><![CDATA[Builder news from around the state]]></title>
8571. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builder-news-from-around-the-state]]></link>
8572.  
8573. <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8574. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
8575. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builder-news-from-around-the-state</guid>
8576. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This is a compilation of reports from home builders associations from across Oklahoma...]]></description>
8577. </item>
8579. <item>
8580. <title><![CDATA[40Below in Tulsa]]></title>
8581. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/40below-in-tulsa]]></link>
8582.  
8583. <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8584. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
8585. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/40below-in-tulsa</guid>
8586. <description><![CDATA[Last year, the HBA of Tulsa started a new group specifically to attract and cultivate leadership amo...]]></description>
8587. </item>
8589. <item>
8590. <title><![CDATA[Sharing with an Industry Partner]]></title>
8591. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/sharing-with-an-industry-partner]]></link>
8592.  
8593. <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8594. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8595. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/sharing-with-an-industry-partner</guid>
8596. <description><![CDATA[This week I had the opportunity to share trends, statistics and thoughts about the homebuilding indu...]]></description>
8597. </item>
8599. <item>
8600. <title><![CDATA[BASCO Festival of Homes Set for June 7-15]]></title>
8601. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/basco-festival-of-homes-set-for-june-7-15]]></link>
8602.  
8603. <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8604. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
8605. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/basco-festival-of-homes-set-for-june-7-15</guid>
8606. <description><![CDATA[The 2014 Festival of Homes is June 7-15 in the Moore, Norman, Noble and South OKC areas. Festival ma...]]></description>
8607. </item>
8609. <item>
8610. <title><![CDATA[Moore HBA Continues Tornado Recovery Role]]></title>
8611. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/moore-hba-continues-tornado-recovery-role]]></link>
8612.  
8613. <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8614. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
8615. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/moore-hba-continues-tornado-recovery-role</guid>
8616. <description><![CDATA[Moore neighborhood after last May's F5 tornado hitMoore Home Builders Association continues to play ...]]></description>
8617. </item>
8619. <item>
8620. <title><![CDATA[COHBA sends top volunteers to Paris]]></title>
8621. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/cohba-sends-top-volunteers-to-paris]]></link>
8622.  
8623. <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8624. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
8625. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/cohba-sends-top-volunteers-to-paris</guid>
8626. <description><![CDATA[There's nothing like springtime in Paris -- at least for the COHBA members who will by flying there ...]]></description>
8627. </item>
8629. <item>
8630. <title><![CDATA[Easter Weekend Legislative Update]]></title>
8631. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/easter-weekend-legislative-update]]></link>
8632.  
8633. <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8634. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update]]></category>
8635. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/easter-weekend-legislative-update</guid>
8636. <description><![CDATA[GoodFridayand Happy Easter HBA Members!It is our prayer and hope that you all have a very enjoyable ...]]></description>
8637. </item>
8639. <item>
8640. <title><![CDATA[Leadership change at Associates Council]]></title>
8641. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/leadership-change-at-associates-council]]></link>
8642.  
8643. <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8644. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
8645. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/leadership-change-at-associates-council</guid>
8646. <description><![CDATA[There has been a change in leadership at the State Associates Council with Steve Taylor stepping up ...]]></description>
8647. </item>
8649. <item>
8650. <title><![CDATA[Legislative Update]]></title>
8651. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-334-334]]></link>
8652.  
8653. <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8654. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update]]></category>
8655. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-334-334</guid>
8656. <description><![CDATA[Good afternoon HBA Members!Another deadline this week and more bills failed to make it through. Our ...]]></description>
8657. </item>
8659. <item>
8660. <title><![CDATA[President's Memo: Spring Has Arrived!]]></title>
8661. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-spring-has-arrived]]></link>
8662.  
8663. <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8664. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
8665. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-spring-has-arrived</guid>
8666. <description><![CDATA[As we enter the spring, activities at OSHBA are heating up.Last week, we had our Spring Board meetin...]]></description>
8667. </item>
8669. <item>
8670. <title><![CDATA[All About the OSHBA]]></title>
8671. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/all-about-the-oshba]]></link>
8672.  
8673. <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8674. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8675. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/all-about-the-oshba</guid>
8676. <description><![CDATA[Let me tell you about the OSHBA. Watch the video above in which I talk about our professional trade ...]]></description>
8677. </item>
8679. <item>
8680. <title><![CDATA[How to Choose a Reputable Builder]]></title>
8681. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/how-to-choose-a-reputable-builder]]></link>
8682.  
8683. <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8684. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News]]></category>
8685. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/how-to-choose-a-reputable-builder</guid>
8686. <description><![CDATA[When Oklahomans decide to invest in building a new home, one of the most important decisions they fa...]]></description>
8687. </item>
8689. <item>
8690. <title><![CDATA[Your voice needed at the Capitol]]></title>
8691. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/your-voice-needed-at-the-capitol]]></link>
8692.  
8693. <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8694. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update]]></category>
8695. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/your-voice-needed-at-the-capitol</guid>
8696. <description><![CDATA[Oklahoma State Home Builders Capitol Day is fast approaching, and I want to make sure all home build...]]></description>
8697. </item>
8699. <item>
8700. <title><![CDATA[CAPS certification classes draw many]]></title>
8701. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/caps-certification-classes-draw-many]]></link>
8702.  
8703. <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8704. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8705. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/caps-certification-classes-draw-many</guid>
8706. <description><![CDATA[The Certified Aging In Place certification series of classes is drawing many to the OSHBA offices.In...]]></description>
8707. </item>
8709. <item>
8710. <title><![CDATA[Roofer registration, tax cut and more bills advance]]></title>
8711. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/roofer-registration-tax-cut-and-more-bills-advance]]></link>
8712.  
8713. <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8714. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8715. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/roofer-registration-tax-cut-and-more-bills-advance</guid>
8716. <description><![CDATA[Mike MeansLast week saw the second deadline of the session. Bills had to be passed out of the origin...]]></description>
8717. </item>
8719. <item>
8720. <title><![CDATA[Ada woman sues contractor after housing disagreement]]></title>
8721. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/ada-woman-sues-contractor-after-housing-disagreement]]></link>
8722.  
8723. <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8724. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8725. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/ada-woman-sues-contractor-after-housing-disagreement</guid>
8726. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This article by Jaclyn Cosgrove appeared in The Oklahoman on February 23.ADA  Britta...]]></description>
8727. </item>
8729. <item>
8730. <title><![CDATA[House successful in resolution to dissolve Calendar Committee]]></title>
8731. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/house-successful-in-resolution-to-dissolve-calendar-committee]]></link>
8732.  
8733. <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8734. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8735. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/house-successful-in-resolution-to-dissolve-calendar-committee</guid>
8736. <description><![CDATA[Mike Means Last week's deadlines resulted in approximately 3000 bills being dropped! The session st...]]></description>
8737. </item>
8739. <item>
8740. <title><![CDATA[NAHB's recent victory and upcoming]]></title>
8741. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahbs-recent-victory-and-upcoming]]></link>
8742.  
8743. <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
8744. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8745. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahbs-recent-victory-and-upcoming</guid>
8746. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA 2014 President Todd BoozeHopefully we are getting past this cold weather pattern that has pret...]]></description>
8747. </item>
8749. <item>
8750. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Realtors, other business groups support bill banning cities from registering vacant properties]]></title>
8751. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-realtors-other-business-groups-support-bill-banning-cities-from-registering-vacant-properties]]></link>
8752.  
8753. <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8754. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8755. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-realtors-other-business-groups-support-bill-banning-cities-from-registering-vacant-properties</guid>
8756. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This article by Richard Mize appeared in The Oklahoman February 25.Oklahoma House bil...]]></description>
8757. </item>
8759. <item>
8760. <title><![CDATA[Okla. business leaders call for immigration change]]></title>
8761. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/okla-business-leaders-call-for-immigration-change]]></link>
8762.  
8763. <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8764. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8765. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/okla-business-leaders-call-for-immigration-change</guid>
8766. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This AP story appears in the Ponca City News.OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - More than a dozen O...]]></description>
8767. </item>
8769. <item>
8770. <title><![CDATA[The perfect storm-safe spot]]></title>
8771. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-perfect-storm-safe-spot]]></link>
8772.  
8773. <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8774. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8775. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-perfect-storm-safe-spot</guid>
8776. <description><![CDATA[EDITOR'S NOTE: Thanks to SliceOK for thinking of the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association when p...]]></description>
8777. </item>
8779. <item>
8780. <title><![CDATA[Legislature has less to spend than originally estimated]]></title>
8781. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislature-has-less-to-spend-than-originally-estimated]]></link>
8782.  
8783. <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8784. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8785. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislature-has-less-to-spend-than-originally-estimated</guid>
8786. <description><![CDATA[Last week saw one of the first legislative deadlines. Bills that were single-assigned to committees ...]]></description>
8787. </item>
8789. <item>
8790. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma builders find housing hot in Las Vegas]]></title>
8791. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-builders-find-housing-hot-in-las-vegas]]></link>
8792.  
8793. <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8794. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8795. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-builders-find-housing-hot-in-las-vegas</guid>
8796. <description><![CDATA[By Tim FallThe OklahomanFeb. 15, 2014Michelle and Aaron Tatum of OKC,left,talk with a vendor about o...]]></description>
8797. </item>
8799. <item>
8800. <title><![CDATA[Our NEW App for your smart phone]]></title>
8801. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/our-new-app-for-your-smart-phone]]></link>
8802.  
8803. <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8804. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8805. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/our-new-app-for-your-smart-phone</guid>
8806. <description><![CDATA[We have a new app for your smartphone!Please be sure to enable the location services and push notifi...]]></description>
8807. </item>
8809. <item>
8810. <title><![CDATA[At the capitol: HOA's and New Speaker of the House]]></title>
8811. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/at-the-capitol-hoas-and-new-speaker-of-the-house]]></link>
8812.  
8813. <pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8814. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8815. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/at-the-capitol-hoas-and-new-speaker-of-the-house</guid>
8816. <description><![CDATA[Good Morning HBA Members!Another week has come and gone at the Capitol. Some bills passed and some b...]]></description>
8817. </item>
8819. <item>
8820. <title><![CDATA[New Oklahoma State Home Builders Association president hopes to shape legislation]]></title>
8821. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-oklahoma-state-home-builders-association-president-hopes-to-shape-legislation]]></link>
8822.  
8823. <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8824. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8825. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-oklahoma-state-home-builders-association-president-hopes-to-shape-legislation</guid>
8826. <description><![CDATA[By Tim Fall, The OklahomanAs much as Todd Booze loves building houses he and his partners at Ideal H...]]></description>
8827. </item>
8829. <item>
8830. <title><![CDATA[Let your voice be heard!]]></title>
8831. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/let-your-voice-be-heard]]></link>
8832.  
8833. <pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8834. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8835. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/let-your-voice-be-heard</guid>
8836. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA 2014 President Todd BoozeGoing to IBS is always a good start to the new year and this year was...]]></description>
8837. </item>
8839. <item>
8840. <title><![CDATA[Booze takes office; Click says it was]]></title>
8841. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/booze-takes-office-click-says-it-was]]></link>
8842.  
8843. <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8844. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8845. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/booze-takes-office-click-says-it-was</guid>
8846. <description><![CDATA[ Todd BoozeI want to thank you all for the confidence you have placed in me as your 2014 State Pres...]]></description>
8847. </item>
8849. <item>
8850. <title><![CDATA[Outgoing President's Message]]></title>
8851. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/outgoing-presidents-message]]></link>
8852.  
8853. <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8854. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8855. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/outgoing-presidents-message</guid>
8856. <description><![CDATA[Jeff Click, outgoing presidentBefore Jeff Click turned the gavel over to Todd Booze as president of ...]]></description>
8857. </item>
8859. <item>
8860. <title><![CDATA[New president applauds Gov. Fallin]]></title>
8861. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-president-applauds-gov-fallin]]></link>
8862.  
8863. <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8864. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8865. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-president-applauds-gov-fallin</guid>
8866. <description><![CDATA[Todd BoozeTodd Booze left no doubt as he took office as president of the Oklahoma State Home Builder...]]></description>
8867. </item>
8869. <item>
8870. <title><![CDATA[Top Builder Rhees described as caring]]></title>
8871. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/top-builder-rhees-described-as-caring]]></link>
8872.  
8873. <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8874. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8875. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/top-builder-rhees-described-as-caring</guid>
8876. <description><![CDATA[Bill RheesAcclamations across the miles were sent to longtime Tulsa home builder Bill Rhees Friday n...]]></description>
8877. </item>
8879. <item>
8880. <title><![CDATA[Sullivan, Rhees honored at OSHBA Banquet]]></title>
8881. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/sullivan-rhees-honored-at-oshba-banquet]]></link>
8882.  
8883. <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8884. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8885. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/sullivan-rhees-honored-at-oshba-banquet</guid>
8886. <description><![CDATA[Steve Sullivan, left, and Terry
8887. Jennings, last year's Builder of the
8888. Year
8889.  
8890. As lead tech...]]></description>
8891. </item>
8893. <item>
8894. <title><![CDATA[Snapshots at the Homebuilders Banquet]]></title>
8895. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/snapshots-at-the-homebuilders-banquet]]></link>
8896.  
8897. <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8898. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8899. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/snapshots-at-the-homebuilders-banquet</guid>
8900. <description><![CDATA[Caleb McCaleb and Donna
8901. Cullins each won $200 in
8902. drawing from those who
8903. brought in the m...]]></description>
8904. </item>
8906. <item>
8907. <title><![CDATA[Norman metro builder takes reins of State Home Builders Association]]></title>
8908. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/norman-metro-builder-takes-reins-of-state-home-builders-association]]></link>
8909.  
8910. <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8911. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8912. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/norman-metro-builder-takes-reins-of-state-home-builders-association</guid>
8913. <description><![CDATA[Gov. Fallin congratulates new president of the state's
8914. home builders association Todd Booze,...]]></description>
8915. </item>
8917. <item>
8918. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA 2014 Installation Banquet Highlights]]></title>
8919. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-2014-installation-banquet-highlights]]></link>
8920.  
8921. <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8922. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8923. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-2014-installation-banquet-highlights</guid>
8924. <description><![CDATA[Watch, as during the banquet, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin commended builders.
8925.  
8927. Jeff Click of ...]]></description>
8928. </item>
8930. <item>
8931. <title><![CDATA[Tulsa's Bill Rhees top builder in state]]></title>
8932. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tulsas-bill-rhees-top-builder-in-state]]></link>
8933.  
8934. <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8935. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8936. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tulsas-bill-rhees-top-builder-in-state</guid>
8937. <description><![CDATA[Phil Rhees, left, accepts the honor of
8938. Oklahoma Builder of the Year' on
8939. behalf of his fath...]]></description>
8940. </item>
8942. <item>
8943. <title><![CDATA[OG&Es Sullivan honored by State Home Builders Association as Associate of the Year]]></title>
8944. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oges-sullivan-honored-by-state-home-builders-association-as-associate-of-the-year]]></link>
8945.  
8946. <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8947. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8948. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oges-sullivan-honored-by-state-home-builders-association-as-associate-of-the-year</guid>
8949. <description><![CDATA[Steve Sullivan, the Oklahoma State Home Builders
8950. Association - Associate of the Year,' with ...]]></description>
8951. </item>
8953. <item>
8954. <title><![CDATA[2014 Festival of Homes Ground Breaking]]></title>
8955. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/2014-festival-of-homes-ground-breaking]]></link>
8956.  
8957. <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8958. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8959. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/2014-festival-of-homes-ground-breaking</guid>
8960. <description><![CDATA[ 
8961.  
8962.  
8963.  
8965.  
8966. The Festival of Homes committee of the Builders Association of South Central O...]]></description>
8967. </item>
8969. <item>
8970. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma State Home Builder's Association Funds Scholarships]]></title>
8971. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-state-home-builders-association-funds-scholarships]]></link>
8972.  
8973. <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8974. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8975. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-state-home-builders-association-funds-scholarships</guid>
8976. <description><![CDATA[Gordon Cooper Technology Center
8977.  
8978. The Associates Council of the Oklahoma State Home Builders...]]></description>
8979. </item>
8981. <item>
8982. <title><![CDATA[Sharing OSHBA's Year of Progress and Looking Ahead]]></title>
8983. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/sharing-oshbas-year-of-progress-and-looking-ahead]]></link>
8984.  
8985. <pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8986. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
8987. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/sharing-oshbas-year-of-progress-and-looking-ahead</guid>
8988. <description><![CDATA[Jeff Click
8989. President OSHBA
8990.  
8991. It's a busy month with all of the various local installations...]]></description>
8992. </item>
8994. <item>
8995. <title><![CDATA[Look to this quarters Builder Magazine later this month]]></title>
8996. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/look-to-this-quarters-builder-magazine-later-this-month]]></link>
8997.  
8998. <pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
8999. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9000. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/look-to-this-quarters-builder-magazine-later-this-month</guid>
9001. <description><![CDATA[Several meaty topics are being discussed in this quarter's Builder Magazine by the Oklahoma State...]]></description>
9002. </item>
9004. <item>
9005. <title><![CDATA[News from the Tulsa area and around the state]]></title>
9006. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/news-from-the-tulsa-area-and-around-the-state]]></link>
9007.  
9008. <pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9009. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9010. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/news-from-the-tulsa-area-and-around-the-state</guid>
9011. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: The following information was provided at the fall board meeting of the state home...]]></description>
9012. </item>
9014. <item>
9015. <title><![CDATA[News from around Central Oklahoma]]></title>
9016. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/news-from-around-central-oklahoma]]></link>
9017.  
9018. <pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9019. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9020. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/news-from-around-central-oklahoma</guid>
9021. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: The following information was provided at the state home builders' association fal...]]></description>
9022. </item>
9024. <item>
9025. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma State Home Builders Association loses one of its own]]></title>
9026. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-state-home-builders-association-loses-one-of-its-own]]></link>
9027.  
9028. <pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9029. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9030. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-state-home-builders-association-loses-one-of-its-own</guid>
9031. <description><![CDATA[Irvin "Bud" Blakley
9032.  
9033. It is with a sad heart that I share the news that Irvin "Bud" Blakley ...]]></description>
9034. </item>
9036. <item>
9037. <title><![CDATA[What Are Members Looking For?]]></title>
9038. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/what-are-members-looking-for]]></link>
9039.  
9040. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9041. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9042. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/what-are-members-looking-for</guid>
9043. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: This summer, the OSHBA surveyed 5,000 members and non-members about the OSHBA and ...]]></description>
9044. </item>
9046. <item>
9047. <title><![CDATA[Getting the Word Out - What We Can Do For You]]></title>
9048. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/getting-the-word-out---what-we-can-do-for-you]]></link>
9049.  
9050. <pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9051. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9052. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/getting-the-word-out---what-we-can-do-for-you</guid>
9053. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: This summer, the OSHBA surveyed 5,000 members and non-members about the OSHBA and ...]]></description>
9054. </item>
9056. <item>
9057. <title><![CDATA[Having Our Voice Heard]]></title>
9058. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/having-our-voice-heard]]></link>
9059.  
9060. <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9061. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9062. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/having-our-voice-heard</guid>
9063. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: This summer, the OSHBA surveyed 5,000 members and non-members about the OSHBA and ...]]></description>
9064. </item>
9066. <item>
9067. <title><![CDATA[Reaching Potential Members]]></title>
9068. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/reaching-potential-members]]></link>
9069.  
9070. <pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9071. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9072. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/reaching-potential-members</guid>
9073. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: This summer, the OSHBA surveyed 5,000 members and non-members about the OSHBA and ...]]></description>
9074. </item>
9076. <item>
9077. <title><![CDATA[What's In It For New Members?]]></title>
9078. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/whats-in-it-for-new-members]]></link>
9079.  
9080. <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9081. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9082. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/whats-in-it-for-new-members</guid>
9083. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: This summer, the OSHBA surveyed 5,000 members and non-members about the OSHBA and ...]]></description>
9084. </item>
9086. <item>
9087. <title><![CDATA[Moore Norman Technology Center Students Earn OSHBA Scholarships]]></title>
9088. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/moore-norman-technology-center-students-earn-oshba-scholarships]]></link>
9089.  
9090. <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9091. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9092. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/moore-norman-technology-center-students-earn-oshba-scholarships</guid>
9093. <description><![CDATA[The Associates Council of the Oklahoma State Home
9094. Builders Association funded $1,600 toward ...]]></description>
9095. </item>
9097. <item>
9098. <title><![CDATA[And the Survey Says  Leadership Speaks to What Stood Out For Them]]></title>
9099. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/and-the-survey-says--leadership-speaks-to-what-stood-out-for-them]]></link>
9100.  
9101. <pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9102. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9103. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/and-the-survey-says--leadership-speaks-to-what-stood-out-for-them</guid>
9104. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: This summer, the OSHBA surveyed 5,000 members and non-members about the OSHBA and ...]]></description>
9105. </item>
9107. <item>
9108. <title><![CDATA[First Monday Memo: Why I'm In a Good Mood]]></title>
9109. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/first-monday-memo-why-im-in-a-good-mood]]></link>
9110.  
9111. <pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9112. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9113. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/first-monday-memo-why-im-in-a-good-mood</guid>
9114. <description><![CDATA[Jeff Click
9115. OSHBA President
9116.  
9117. If we should bump into each other any time soon and you find ...]]></description>
9118. </item>
9120. <item>
9121. <title><![CDATA[Changing of the .... Chair!]]></title>
9122. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/changing-of-the--chair]]></link>
9123.  
9124. <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9125. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9126. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/changing-of-the--chair</guid>
9127. <description><![CDATA[Dusty Johnston, left, will be taking over the reins of chair of the Certified Professional Bui...]]></description>
9128. </item>
9130. <item>
9131. <title><![CDATA[2015 ICC Hearings: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly]]></title>
9132. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/2015-icc-hearings-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly]]></link>
9133.  
9134. <pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9135. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9136. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/2015-icc-hearings-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly</guid>
9137. <description><![CDATA[Final actions on more than 2,000 proposed code changes for the 2015 editions of the International...]]></description>
9138. </item>
9140. <item>
9141. <title><![CDATA[Construction Supt: Rebate program a good product]]></title>
9142. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/construction-supt-rebate-program-a-good-product]]></link>
9143.  
9144. <pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9145. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9146. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/construction-supt-rebate-program-a-good-product</guid>
9147. <description><![CDATA[For the past two-and-a-half years, Ed Hilliard has worn lots of hats for Edmond's Beacon Fine Hom...]]></description>
9148. </item>
9150. <item>
9151. <title><![CDATA[Know Your Homes Electrical System]]></title>
9152. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/know-your-homes-electrical-system]]></link>
9153.  
9154. <pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9155. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9156. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/know-your-homes-electrical-system</guid>
9157. <description><![CDATA[Editors Note: As a service to our members, we are sharing this information with you.
9158.  
9159. Your hom...]]></description>
9160. </item>
9162. <item>
9163. <title><![CDATA[Momentum growing in housing construction]]></title>
9164. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/momentum-growing-in-housing-construction]]></link>
9165.  
9166. <pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9167. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9168. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/momentum-growing-in-housing-construction</guid>
9169. <description><![CDATA[Oct. 7, 2013
9170.  
9171. Momentum growing in housing construction
9172.  
9173. By Molly Fleming
9174.  
9175. Journal Record...]]></description>
9176. </item>
9178. <item>
9179. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA Featured on OETA]]></title>
9180. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-featured-on-oeta]]></link>
9181.  
9182. <pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9183. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9184. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-featured-on-oeta</guid>
9185. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA Featured on OETA
9186.  
9187. Several members of the Oklahoma State Homebuilders Association were...]]></description>
9188. </item>
9190. <item>
9191. <title><![CDATA[Managing Moisture in Your Home]]></title>
9192. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/managing-moisture-in-your-home]]></link>
9193.  
9194. <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9195. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9196. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/managing-moisture-in-your-home</guid>
9197. <description><![CDATA[Managing moisture in and around your home is one of the most important things you can do to ensur...]]></description>
9198. </item>
9200. <item>
9201. <title><![CDATA[Builders tell us tips learned to save $$ at Oklahoma Building Summit, Part 2]]></title>
9202. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builders-tell-us-tips-learned-to-save--at-oklahoma-building-summit-part-2]]></link>
9203.  
9204. <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9205. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9206. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builders-tell-us-tips-learned-to-save--at-oklahoma-building-summit-part-2</guid>
9207. <description><![CDATA[During the fifth annual Oklahoma Building Summit, we asked 10 home builders in "Man-on-the-Street...]]></description>
9208. </item>
9210. <item>
9211. <title><![CDATA[Sights from the Summit, Part 2]]></title>
9212. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/sights-from-the-summit-part-2]]></link>
9213.  
9214. <pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9215. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9216. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/sights-from-the-summit-part-2</guid>
9217. <description><![CDATA[Steve Moore, left, and Dan Dressen with MASCO
9218. consult with builder David Wanzer
9219.  
9220.  
9221.  
9222. ...]]></description>
9223. </item>
9225. <item>
9226. <title><![CDATA[Builders tell us tips learned to save $$ at Oklahoma Building Summit, Part 1]]></title>
9227. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builders-tell-us-tips-learned-to-save--at-oklahoma-building-summit-part-1]]></link>
9228.  
9229. <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9230. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9231. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builders-tell-us-tips-learned-to-save--at-oklahoma-building-summit-part-1</guid>
9232. <description><![CDATA[During the fifth annual Oklahoma Building Summit, we asked 10 home builders in "Man-on-the-Street...]]></description>
9233. </item>
9235. <item>
9236. <title><![CDATA[Sights from the Summit, Part 1]]></title>
9237. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/sights-from-the-summit-part-1]]></link>
9238.  
9239. <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9240. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9241. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/sights-from-the-summit-part-1</guid>
9242. <description><![CDATA[Builder Wayne Long with Kelly Parker of GWS
9243.  
9245. Suncoast's Larry Stadler and Matt Barlow,...]]></description>
9246. </item>
9248. <item>
9249. <title><![CDATA[OK Building Summit - a success story]]></title>
9250. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/ok-building-summit---a-success-story]]></link>
9251.  
9252. <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9253. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9254. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/ok-building-summit---a-success-story</guid>
9255. <description><![CDATA[This week saw over 400 building professionals attend the annual OK Building Summit, by far the be...]]></description>
9256. </item>
9258. <item>
9259. <title><![CDATA[Guest Post]]></title>
9260. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/guest-post-277]]></link>
9261.  
9262. <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9263. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9264. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/guest-post-277</guid>
9265. <description><![CDATA[David Ritchie
9266. Former OSHBA president
9267.  
9269. Here's a great piece about an urgent plea Enid i...]]></description>
9270. </item>
9272. <item>
9273. <title><![CDATA[Labor Day, not Labor Week...]]></title>
9274. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/labor-day-not-labor-week]]></link>
9275.  
9276. <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9277. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9278. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/labor-day-not-labor-week</guid>
9279. <description><![CDATA[Jeff Click, President
9280. OSHBA
9281.  
9282. The first Monday of the month fell on Labor Day, so like the...]]></description>
9283. </item>
9285. <item>
9286. <title><![CDATA[Why should you attend the Oklahoma Better Building Summit?]]></title>
9287. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/why-should-you-attend-the-oklahoma-better-building-summit]]></link>
9288.  
9289. <pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9290. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9291. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/why-should-you-attend-the-oklahoma-better-building-summit</guid>
9292. <description><![CDATA[Roger Gose
9293. Former state president
9294. OSHBA
9295.  
9296. For Stillwater: Roger Gose, former state presi...]]></description>
9297. </item>
9299. <item>
9300. <title><![CDATA[Why should you attend the Oklahoma Better Building Summit?]]></title>
9301. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/why-should-you-attend-the-oklahoma-better-building-summit-273-273]]></link>
9302.  
9303. <pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9304. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9305. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/why-should-you-attend-the-oklahoma-better-building-summit-273-273</guid>
9306. <description><![CDATA[Todd Booze
9307. Chair, Building Summit
9308. Committee
9309. First vice president of
9310. OSHBA Board
9311.  
9312. Fo...]]></description>
9313. </item>
9315. <item>
9316. <title><![CDATA[Why should you attend the Oklahoma Better Building Summit?]]></title>
9317. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/why-should-you-attend-the-oklahoma-better-building-summit-275-275]]></link>
9318.  
9319. <pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9320. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9321. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/why-should-you-attend-the-oklahoma-better-building-summit-275-275</guid>
9322. <description><![CDATA[Jeff Click, President
9323. OSHBA
9324.  
9325. For Edmond: "Building science has made more advances in the ...]]></description>
9326. </item>
9328. <item>
9329. <title><![CDATA[Why should you attend the Oklahoma Better Building Summit?]]></title>
9330. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/why-should-you-attend-the-oklahoma-better-building-summit-272-272]]></link>
9331.  
9332. <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9333. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9334. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/why-should-you-attend-the-oklahoma-better-building-summit-272-272</guid>
9335. <description><![CDATA[David Ritchie
9336. Former OSHBA
9337. president
9338.  
9339. For Enid: Former OSHBA president David Ritchie wi...]]></description>
9340. </item>
9342. <item>
9343. <title><![CDATA[Why should you attend the Oklahoma Better Building Summit?]]></title>
9344. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/why-should-you-attend-the-oklahoma-better-building-summit-271-271]]></link>
9345.  
9346. <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9347. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9348. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/why-should-you-attend-the-oklahoma-better-building-summit-271-271</guid>
9349. <description><![CDATA[Phil Rhees
9350. VP/Secretary of
9351. OSHBA
9352.  
9353. For Tulsa: Phil Rhees of BMI Properties LLC in Tulsa ...]]></description>
9354. </item>
9356. <item>
9357. <title><![CDATA[Vega$ Golf - Calling Players and Associates!]]></title>
9358. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/vega-golf---calling-players-and-associates]]></link>
9359.  
9360. <pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9361. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9362. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/vega-golf---calling-players-and-associates</guid>
9363. <description><![CDATA[Randy Chambers
9364. 2013 Golf Chairman
9365.  
9366. Good morning my fellow inspectors of improved turf! ...]]></description>
9367. </item>
9369. <item>
9370. <title><![CDATA[During Summit, some topics not repeated in afternoon]]></title>
9371. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/during-summit-some-topics-not-repeated-in-afternoon]]></link>
9372.  
9373. <pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9374. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9375. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/during-summit-some-topics-not-repeated-in-afternoon</guid>
9376. <description><![CDATA[Planning to attend the Sept. 18 the Oklahoma Building Summit 2013? Know that some topics will not...]]></description>
9377. </item>
9379. <item>
9380. <title><![CDATA[Where did your scholarship donations go?]]></title>
9381. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/where-did-your-scholarship-donations-go]]></link>
9382.  
9383. <pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9384. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9385. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/where-did-your-scholarship-donations-go</guid>
9386. <description><![CDATA[File photo of OSHBA
9387. Associate member Mark
9388. Preiss with the building
9389. trades group at Tulsa...]]></description>
9390. </item>
9392. <item>
9393. <title><![CDATA[Economic picture from around the state]]></title>
9394. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/economic-picture-from-around-the-state]]></link>
9395.  
9396. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9397. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9398. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/economic-picture-from-around-the-state</guid>
9399. <description><![CDATA[Home builders associations from around the state remained active throughout the spring, despite t...]]></description>
9400. </item>
9402. <item>
9403. <title><![CDATA[Building Summit 2013 focuses on IRC]]></title>
9404. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/building-summit-2013-focuses-on-irc]]></link>
9405.  
9406. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9407. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9408. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/building-summit-2013-focuses-on-irc</guid>
9409. <description><![CDATA[Sept.18 is coming up fast and bringing Oklahoma Building Summit 2013 with it. We all know that th...]]></description>
9410. </item>
9412. <item>
9413. <title><![CDATA[Without sponsors, there's no Summit!]]></title>
9414. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/without-sponsors-theres-no-summit]]></link>
9415.  
9416. <pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9417. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9418. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/without-sponsors-theres-no-summit</guid>
9419. <description><![CDATA[We have a great Summit planned Sept. 18. You will learn everything you need to know about the IRC...]]></description>
9420. </item>
9422. <item>
9423. <title><![CDATA[From Enid to builders, ripe market]]></title>
9424. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/from-enid-to-builders-ripe-market]]></link>
9425.  
9426. <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9427. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9428. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/from-enid-to-builders-ripe-market</guid>
9429. <description><![CDATA[David Ritchie
9430.  
9432. What happens when you combine a booming economy, a minuscule unemployment...]]></description>
9433. </item>
9435. <item>
9436. <title><![CDATA[Looking Back, Looking Ahead]]></title>
9437. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/looking-back-looking-ahead]]></link>
9438.  
9439. <pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9440. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9441. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/looking-back-looking-ahead</guid>
9442. <description><![CDATA[Jeff Click, President OSHBA
9443.  
9444. I hope this update finds you off to a great start to both the ...]]></description>
9445. </item>
9447. <item>
9448. <title><![CDATA[Building Summit education tracks cover four areas]]></title>
9449. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/building-summit-education-tracks-cover-four-areas]]></link>
9450.  
9451. <pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9452. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9453. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/building-summit-education-tracks-cover-four-areas</guid>
9454. <description><![CDATA[Todd Booze Chair,
9455. Building Summit Committee
9456.  First vice president
9457. of OSHBA Board
9458.  
9459. ...]]></description>
9460. </item>
9462. <item>
9463. <title><![CDATA[Top tips learned at the OSHBA Convention - Part 2]]></title>
9464. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/top-tips-learned-at-the-oshba-convention---part-2]]></link>
9465.  
9466. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9467. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9468. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/top-tips-learned-at-the-oshba-convention---part-2</guid>
9469. <description><![CDATA[Jeff Smith, former president,
9470. Home Builders Association
9471. of Greater Tulsa
9472.  
9473.  
9474.  
9476. Ke...]]></description>
9477. </item>
9479. <item>
9480. <title><![CDATA[Top tips learned at the OSHBA Convention - Part 1]]></title>
9481. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/top-tips-learned-at-the-oshba-convention---part-1]]></link>
9482.  
9483. <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9484. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9485. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/top-tips-learned-at-the-oshba-convention---part-1</guid>
9486. <description><![CDATA[Marvin Haworth, former
9487. president, Moore Home
9488. Builders Association
9489.  
9490.  
9491.  
9492.  
9493.  
9494. Energy...]]></description>
9495. </item>
9497. <item>
9498. <title><![CDATA[First CPB of the Year Awarded]]></title>
9499. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/first-cpb-of-the-year-awarded]]></link>
9500.  
9501. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9502. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9503. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/first-cpb-of-the-year-awarded</guid>
9504. <description><![CDATA[At this year's summer convention, the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association awarded its first ...]]></description>
9505. </item>
9507. <item>
9508. <title><![CDATA[Summer Convention off to good start!]]></title>
9509. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summer-convention-off-to-good-start]]></link>
9510.  
9511. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9512. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9513. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summer-convention-off-to-good-start</guid>
9514. <description><![CDATA[Yesterday evening the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association annual convention
9515.  
9517. Jay and N...]]></description>
9518. </item>
9520. <item>
9521. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Home Builders Foundation Tornado Disbursements]]></title>
9522. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-home-builders-foundation-tornado-disbursements]]></link>
9523.  
9524. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9525. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9526. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-home-builders-foundation-tornado-disbursements</guid>
9527. <description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Home Builders Foundation to date has received over $65,000 in donations from local a...]]></description>
9528. </item>
9530. <item>
9531. <title><![CDATA[Stop inspection failures and be code compliant]]></title>
9532. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/stop-inspection-failures-and-be-code-compliant]]></link>
9533.  
9534. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9535. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9536. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/stop-inspection-failures-and-be-code-compliant</guid>
9537. <description><![CDATA[A question for builders: Have you ever failed an inspection? If not, you're lucky. Rejection of b...]]></description>
9538. </item>
9540. <item>
9541. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA 2013 Convention lineup of classes set]]></title>
9542. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-2013-convention-lineup-of-classes-set]]></link>
9543.  
9544. <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9545. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9546. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-2013-convention-lineup-of-classes-set</guid>
9547. <description><![CDATA[In just a couple of weeks, we'll all be at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas, for our annual ...]]></description>
9548. </item>
9550. <item>
9551. <title><![CDATA[Learn to Build Smart Sept. 18]]></title>
9552. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/learn-to-build-smart-sept-18]]></link>
9553.  
9554. <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9555. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9556. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/learn-to-build-smart-sept-18</guid>
9557. <description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Building Summit 2013 is three months away. But the way time moves these days, Sept. ...]]></description>
9558. </item>
9560. <item>
9561. <title><![CDATA[Call to action!  Auction Items needed!]]></title>
9562. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/call-to-action--auction-items-needed]]></link>
9563.  
9564. <pubDate>Sat, 22 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9565. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9566. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/call-to-action--auction-items-needed</guid>
9567. <description><![CDATA[Help us provide education for Oklahoma's future Home Builders
9568.  
9570. Guests look over items at
9571. ...]]></description>
9572. </item>
9574. <item>
9575. <title><![CDATA[Become a Certified Aging in Place Specialist!]]></title>
9576. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/become-a-certified-aging-in-place-specialist]]></link>
9577.  
9578. <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9579. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9580. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/become-a-certified-aging-in-place-specialist</guid>
9581. <description><![CDATA[Become a Certified Aging in Place Specialist.
9582.  
9583. Register by Monday for June 26-28 training!
9584.  
9585. ...]]></description>
9586. </item>
9588. <item>
9589. <title><![CDATA[Builders for Tornado Relief]]></title>
9590. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builders-for-tornado-relief]]></link>
9591.  
9592. <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9593. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9594. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builders-for-tornado-relief</guid>
9595. <description><![CDATA[Calling Lawton, Ardmore, Enid, Tulsa, etc.
9596.  
9597. If you're an OSHBA member with your own crew of su...]]></description>
9598. </item>
9600. <item>
9601. <title><![CDATA[Summer Convention draws near!]]></title>
9602. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summer-convention-draws-near]]></link>
9603.  
9604. <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9605. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9606. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summer-convention-draws-near</guid>
9607. <description><![CDATA[Countdown to Our Annual Convention
9608.  
9609. Our annual convention is a little more than a month away. ...]]></description>
9610. </item>
9612. <item>
9613. <title><![CDATA[What can I tell my customers about basements?]]></title>
9614. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/what-can-i-tell-my-customers-about-basements]]></link>
9615.  
9616. <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9617. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9618. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/what-can-i-tell-my-customers-about-basements</guid>
9619. <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: In light of the recent tornadoes, we thought this might be handy for your customer...]]></description>
9620. </item>
9622. <item>
9623. <title><![CDATA[Festival of Homes Still on Despite Damage in Area]]></title>
9624. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/festival-of-homes-still-on-despite-damage-in-area]]></link>
9625.  
9626. <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9627. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9628. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/festival-of-homes-still-on-despite-damage-in-area</guid>
9629. <description><![CDATA[ 
9630.  
9631.  
9632.  
9633. Disaster has come to the community, but we are Oklahomans and we will move bravely
9634. ...]]></description>
9635. </item>
9637. <item>
9638. <title><![CDATA[New old way to reach Builders]]></title>
9639. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-old-way-to-reach-builders]]></link>
9640.  
9641. <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9642. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Consumers , OK Building Summit , Training]]></category>
9643. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-old-way-to-reach-builders</guid>
9644. <description><![CDATA[Oklahoma Building Summit 2013: Code Compliance and Best Practices
9645.  
9647.  
9649. Are you looking fo...]]></description>
9650. </item>
9652. <item>
9653. <title><![CDATA[Update from Shawnees Greg Brown]]></title>
9654. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/update-from-shawnees-greg-brown]]></link>
9655.  
9656. <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9657. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9658. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/update-from-shawnees-greg-brown</guid>
9659. <description><![CDATA[Here's an update from Shawnee's Greg Brown, Home Builder Association president there.
9660.  
9661. The rel...]]></description>
9662. </item>
9664. <item>
9665. <title><![CDATA[Don't let disaster strike twice!]]></title>
9666. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/dont-let-disaster-strike-twice]]></link>
9667.  
9668. <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9669. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9670. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/dont-let-disaster-strike-twice</guid>
9671. <description><![CDATA[Don't let disaster strike twice! (or again!)
9672.  
9673. Disasters like the tornados on May 19 and May 20...]]></description>
9674. </item>
9676. <item>
9677. <title><![CDATA[Help comes from across the nation, from those who have]]></title>
9678. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/help-comes-from-across-the-nation-from-those-who-have]]></link>
9679.  
9680. <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9681. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9682. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/help-comes-from-across-the-nation-from-those-who-have</guid>
9683. <description><![CDATA[Oklahoma sends out a big thanks to the various home builder associations for their generosity tow...]]></description>
9684. </item>
9686. <item>
9687. <title><![CDATA[OK Tornadoes: Give directly to those with children...through us.]]></title>
9688. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/ok-tornadoes-give-directly-to-those-with-childrenthrough-us]]></link>
9689.  
9690. <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9691. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9692. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/ok-tornadoes-give-directly-to-those-with-childrenthrough-us</guid>
9693. <description><![CDATA[Mike Gilles, Savannah Homes
9694.  
9695. As we are still in shock from Sunday's and yesterday's devasta...]]></description>
9696. </item>
9698. <item>
9699. <title><![CDATA[For such a time as this...]]></title>
9700. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/for-such-a-time-as-this]]></link>
9701.  
9702. <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9703. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9704. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/for-such-a-time-as-this</guid>
9705. <description><![CDATA[In a time such as this, as humans, we can't help but hurt for those who have suffered loss. As ho...]]></description>
9706. </item>
9708. <item>
9709. <title><![CDATA[Moore, Shawnee, how are you doing?]]></title>
9710. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/moore-shawnee-how-are-you-doing]]></link>
9711.  
9712. <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9713. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9714. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/moore-shawnee-how-are-you-doing</guid>
9715. <description><![CDATA[We checked in with some of our membership. We knew you would want to know how they are.
9716.  
9717. "We a...]]></description>
9718. </item>
9720. <item>
9721. <title><![CDATA[The latest Certified Builder is ???]]></title>
9722. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-latest-certified-builder-is-]]></link>
9723.  
9724. <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9725. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9726. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-latest-certified-builder-is-</guid>
9727. <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Kenyon Woods of Authentic Custom Homes as OSHBA's latest Certified Professiona...]]></description>
9728. </item>
9730. <item>
9731. <title><![CDATA[Building Smarter, Building Better - OK Building Summit 2013]]></title>
9732. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/building-smarter-building-better---ok-building-summit-2013]]></link>
9733.  
9734. <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9735. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9736. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/building-smarter-building-better---ok-building-summit-2013</guid>
9737. <description><![CDATA[All New, All Different -- Summit tackles Code Compliance and Best Practices
9738.  
9739.  
9740.  
9742.  
9743. Sprin...]]></description>
9744. </item>
9746. <item>
9747. <title><![CDATA[One more week closer to the end of session...]]></title>
9748. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/one-more-week-closer-to-the-end-of-session]]></link>
9749.  
9750. <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9751. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9752. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/one-more-week-closer-to-the-end-of-session</guid>
9753. <description><![CDATA[Happy Friday HBA Members!
9754.  
9755. How about the crazy weather? Who thought we would be wearing coats ...]]></description>
9756. </item>
9758. <item>
9759. <title><![CDATA[What]]></title>
9760. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/what-235-235]]></link>
9761.  
9762. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9763. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9764. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/what-235-235</guid>
9765. <description><![CDATA[Thousands saved with past passage of tax credit measure
9766.  
9767.  
9768.  
9769. Norman home builder Bob Thomps...]]></description>
9770. </item>
9772. <item>
9773. <title><![CDATA[Scholarship Funds donated to Technology Center]]></title>
9774. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/scholarship-funds-donated-to-technology-center]]></link>
9775.  
9776. <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9777. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9778. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/scholarship-funds-donated-to-technology-center</guid>
9779. <description><![CDATA[ 
9780.  
9781.  
9782.  
9784.  
9785. The Associates Council of the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association funded ...]]></description>
9786. </item>
9788. <item>
9789. <title><![CDATA[What]]></title>
9790. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/what]]></link>
9791.  
9792. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9793. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9794. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/what</guid>
9795. <description><![CDATA[Capitol Day "legitimizes" the Industy
9796.  
9797. Home builder Dan Reeves said the Oklahoma State Home Bu...]]></description>
9798. </item>
9800. <item>
9801. <title><![CDATA[Universal Design/Build class in early May]]></title>
9802. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/universal-designbuild-class-in-early-may]]></link>
9803.  
9804. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9805. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9806. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/universal-designbuild-class-in-early-may</guid>
9807. <description><![CDATA[ 
9808.  
9809.  
9810.  
9811. The Oklahoma State Home Builders Association has scheduled a Universal Design/Build...]]></description>
9812. </item>
9814. <item>
9815. <title><![CDATA[Message from the President: Already a busy April for members]]></title>
9816. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/message-from-the-president-already-a-busy-april-for-members]]></link>
9817.  
9818. <pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9819. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9820. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/message-from-the-president-already-a-busy-april-for-members</guid>
9821. <description><![CDATA[We kicked off a busy Aprilwith a great turnout of excited builders and associates attending ...]]></description>
9822. </item>
9824. <item>
9825. <title><![CDATA[Associates Council Funds Scholarships]]></title>
9826. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/associates-council-funds-scholarships]]></link>
9827.  
9828. <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9829. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9830. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/associates-council-funds-scholarships</guid>
9831. <description><![CDATA[Oklahoma State Home Builders Association Associates Council funded $1,000 in scholarships to Tuls...]]></description>
9832. </item>
9834. <item>
9835. <title><![CDATA['CPB of the Month' Impressive Group]]></title>
9836. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/cpb-of-the-month-impressive-group]]></link>
9837.  
9838. <pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9839. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9840. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/cpb-of-the-month-impressive-group</guid>
9841. <description><![CDATA[The Certified Professional Builder Program can help you increase your business and become a bette...]]></description>
9842. </item>
9844. <item>
9845. <title><![CDATA[Alert! New Employment Eligibility Verification Requirements after May 7]]></title>
9846. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/alert-new-employment-eligibility-verification-requirements-after-may-7]]></link>
9847.  
9848. <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9849. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9850. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/alert-new-employment-eligibility-verification-requirements-after-may-7</guid>
9851. <description><![CDATA[Alert: New I-9 Form Must Be Used After May 7
9852.  
9853. Federal law places an affirmative duty on employ...]]></description>
9854. </item>
9856. <item>
9857. <title><![CDATA[A modern parable for you]]></title>
9858. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/a-modern-parable-for-you]]></link>
9859.  
9860. <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9861. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9862. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/a-modern-parable-for-you</guid>
9863. <description><![CDATA[Last year, a lobbyist was with the people he serves -- those who pay him. He was employed by a gr...]]></description>
9864. </item>
9866. <item>
9867. <title><![CDATA[See who the latest CPB of the Month is!!]]></title>
9868. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/see-who-the-latest-cpb-of-the-month-is]]></link>
9869.  
9870. <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
9871. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9872. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/see-who-the-latest-cpb-of-the-month-is</guid>
9873. <description><![CDATA[Tony Foust
9874.  
9875. 2012-13 Chairman of the Certified Professional Builders Committee[/caption]
9876.  
9877. ...]]></description>
9878. </item>
9880. <item>
9881. <title><![CDATA[Continuing to help the next generation of builders...]]></title>
9882. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/continuing-to-help-the-next-generation-of-builders]]></link>
9883.  
9884. <pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9885. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9886. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/continuing-to-help-the-next-generation-of-builders</guid>
9887. <description><![CDATA[Oklahoma State Home Builders Association Associates Council funded $1,600 for scholarships to ...]]></description>
9888. </item>
9890. <item>
9891. <title><![CDATA[MNTC Students Earn Home Builders' Scholarships]]></title>
9892. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/mntc-students-earn-home-builders-scholarships]]></link>
9893.  
9894. <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9895. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9896. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/mntc-students-earn-home-builders-scholarships</guid>
9897. <description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma State Home Builders Association and the Builders Association of South Central Oklaho...]]></description>
9898. </item>
9900. <item>
9901. <title><![CDATA[February is National Designation Month]]></title>
9902. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/february-is-national-designation-month]]></link>
9903.  
9904. <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9905. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9906. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/february-is-national-designation-month</guid>
9907. <description><![CDATA[A benefit of being a member of a homebuilders' association is having access to education. Educati...]]></description>
9908. </item>
9910. <item>
9911. <title><![CDATA[Get Ready for IBS 2014]]></title>
9912. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/get-ready-for-ibs-2014]]></link>
9913.  
9914. <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9915. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9916. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/get-ready-for-ibs-2014</guid>
9917. <description><![CDATA[Consider attending International Builders Show next year. It's a member benefit! So if you are NO...]]></description>
9918. </item>
9920. <item>
9921. <title><![CDATA[Thanks to our friends in the media...]]></title>
9922. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/thanks-to-our-friends-in-the-media]]></link>
9923.  
9924. <pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9925. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9926. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/thanks-to-our-friends-in-the-media</guid>
9927. <description><![CDATA[Here's a snapshot of recent news articles from around the state. Thank you to our friends in the ...]]></description>
9928. </item>
9930. <item>
9931. <title><![CDATA[Monthly Legislative Update available to members]]></title>
9932. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/monthly-legislative-update-available-to-members]]></link>
9933.  
9934. <pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9935. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
9936. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/monthly-legislative-update-available-to-members</guid>
9937. <description><![CDATA[Next Monday will be the beginning of the 2013 Legislative Session. As a service to you, we monito...]]></description>
9938. </item>
9940. <item>
9941. <title><![CDATA[Sen. Holt: Quality of Life issues good for business]]></title>
9942. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/sen-holt-quality-of-life-issues-good-for-business]]></link>
9943.  
9944. <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9945. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9946. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/sen-holt-quality-of-life-issues-good-for-business</guid>
9947. <description><![CDATA[Although only in his first term, Senator Holt is the Senate Majority Whip, which means he takes t...]]></description>
9948. </item>
9950. <item>
9951. <title><![CDATA[State's top home builder honored]]></title>
9952. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/states-top-home-builder-honored]]></link>
9953.  
9954. <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9955. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9956. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/states-top-home-builder-honored</guid>
9957. <description><![CDATA[Terry Jennings and
9958. Brandon Perkins win top
9959. honors.
9960.  
9961. Brandon Perkins of Tulsa, immediate...]]></description>
9962. </item>
9964. <item>
9965. <title><![CDATA[Click: 2013 to highlight membership value.]]></title>
9966. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/click-2013-to-highlight-membership-value]]></link>
9967.  
9968. <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9969. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9970. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/click-2013-to-highlight-membership-value</guid>
9971. <description><![CDATA[Incoming state homebuilders' president Jeff Click's 7-year-old daughter Alessondra asked him abou...]]></description>
9972. </item>
9974. <item>
9975. <title><![CDATA[Stillwater HBA's president gets another go!]]></title>
9976. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/stillwater-hbas-president-gets-another-go]]></link>
9977.  
9978. <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9979. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9980. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/stillwater-hbas-president-gets-another-go</guid>
9981. <description><![CDATA[Kent Bradley, 2012 President for the Stillwater Home Builders Association did such a good job lea...]]></description>
9982. </item>
9984. <item>
9985. <title><![CDATA[The Latest CPB of the Month winner is...]]></title>
9986. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-latest-cpb-of-the-month-winner-is]]></link>
9987.  
9988. <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9989. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
9990. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-latest-cpb-of-the-month-winner-is</guid>
9991. <description><![CDATA[Rhonda Trower of the Builders Association in South Central Oklahoma. Trower is the owner of Custo...]]></description>
9992. </item>
9994. <item>
9995. <title><![CDATA[What It Takes To Be a Home Builder]]></title>
9996. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/what-it-takes-to-be-a-home-builder]]></link>
9997.  
9998. <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
9999. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Consumers , Home Builder News]]></category>
10000. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/what-it-takes-to-be-a-home-builder</guid>
10001. <description><![CDATA[Today's new homes reflect changing market preferences and integrate elaborate designs and consume...]]></description>
10002. </item>
10004. <item>
10005. <title><![CDATA[Tulsa HBA hosts Inaugural Gala]]></title>
10006. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-hba-hosts-inaugural-gala]]></link>
10007.  
10008. <pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
10009. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10010. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-hba-hosts-inaugural-gala</guid>
10011. <description><![CDATA[Paul Kane (left), Executive Vice President and CEO of the Home Builders Association of Greater...]]></description>
10012. </item>
10014. <item>
10015. <title><![CDATA[For What it's Worth]]></title>
10016. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/for-what-its-worth]]></link>
10017.  
10018. <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
10019. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News]]></category>
10020. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/for-what-its-worth</guid>
10021. <description><![CDATA[FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH
10022.  
10023. For What It's Worth is a service for members of the Oklahoma Homebuyer Ed...]]></description>
10024. </item>
10026. <item>
10027. <title><![CDATA[Congrats to Phil Rhees, to join state leadership]]></title>
10028. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/congrats-to-phil-rhees-to-join-state-leadership]]></link>
10029.  
10030. <pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
10031. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10032. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/congrats-to-phil-rhees-to-join-state-leadership</guid>
10033. <description><![CDATA[Congratulations go out to Tulsan Phil Rhees, voted last week to join the OSHBA leadership ladder ...]]></description>
10034. </item>
10036. <item>
10037. <title><![CDATA[Builder economic news from around the state]]></title>
10038. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builder-economic-news-from-around-the-state]]></link>
10039.  
10040. <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10041. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News , Training]]></category>
10042. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builder-economic-news-from-around-the-state</guid>
10043. <description><![CDATA[Members take a break from OSHBA leadership training
10044. recently.
10045.  
10046. We heard about the state o...]]></description>
10047. </item>
10049. <item>
10050. <title><![CDATA[What you should know about getting more members]]></title>
10051. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/what-you-should-know-about-getting-more-members]]></link>
10052.  
10053. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10054. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News , Training]]></category>
10055. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/what-you-should-know-about-getting-more-members</guid>
10056. <description><![CDATA[NAHB trainer Jared Mathis, center, covers techniques
10057. for growing membership at the fall boar...]]></description>
10058. </item>
10060. <item>
10061. <title><![CDATA[Defining Design: Aging-in-Place Versus Universal Design]]></title>
10062. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/defining-design-aging-in-place-versus-universal-design]]></link>
10063.  
10064. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10065. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News , State and Local News , Training]]></category>
10066. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/defining-design-aging-in-place-versus-universal-design</guid>
10067. <description><![CDATA[By Mike Means, OSHBA
10068.  
10069. Families looking to customize their homes for their personal needs and c...]]></description>
10070. </item>
10072. <item>
10073. <title><![CDATA[Shotguns, wall bracing and fun]]></title>
10074. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/shotguns-wall-bracing-and-fun]]></link>
10075.  
10076. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10077. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News , Training]]></category>
10078. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/shotguns-wall-bracing-and-fun</guid>
10079. <description><![CDATA[What do Wall Bracing andShotgunshave in common? They are both activities being sponsored by the O...]]></description>
10080. </item>
10082. <item>
10083. <title><![CDATA[Tulsa Home Builders team up for Habitat for Humanity: One Week. One Green Home. 100% American-Made]]></title>
10084. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-home-builders-team-up-for-habitat-for-humanity-one-week-one-green-home-100-american-made]]></link>
10085.  
10086. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10087. <category><![CDATA[ Green Building , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10088. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tulsa-home-builders-team-up-for-habitat-for-humanity-one-week-one-green-home-100-american-made</guid>
10089. <description><![CDATA[Tulsa's building community is continuing its partnership with TulsaHabitat for Humanity on a grou...]]></description>
10090. </item>
10092. <item>
10093. <title><![CDATA[Allen wins COHBA's Caliber Award]]></title>
10094. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/allen-wins-cohbas-caliber-award]]></link>
10095.  
10096. <pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10097. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10098. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/allen-wins-cohbas-caliber-award</guid>
10099. <description><![CDATA[Steve Allen of Allenton Custom Homes has won the COHBAs Caliber Award!
10100. What is the Caliber A...]]></description>
10101. </item>
10103. <item>
10104. <title><![CDATA[Remember Oct. 16 for Fall Directors Meeting!]]></title>
10105. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/remember-oct-16-for-fall-directors-meeting]]></link>
10106.  
10107. <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10108. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10109. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/remember-oct-16-for-fall-directors-meeting</guid>
10110. <description><![CDATA[October 16.
10111.  
10112. That is the date to mark on your calendar to come to Tulsa and participate in our...]]></description>
10113. </item>
10115. <item>
10116. <title><![CDATA[Concrete by Code - News from the Green Building Summit]]></title>
10117. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/concrete-by-code---news-from-the-green-building-summit]]></link>
10118.  
10119. <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10120. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Green Building Summit]]></category>
10121. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/concrete-by-code---news-from-the-green-building-summit</guid>
10122. <description><![CDATA[Last week over 300 builders, engineers, realtors and inspectors attended the annual Green Buildin...]]></description>
10123. </item>
10125. <item>
10126. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA Monthly Memo: Welcome to Fall]]></title>
10127. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-monthly-memo-welcome-to-fall]]></link>
10128.  
10129. <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10130. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
10131. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-monthly-memo-welcome-to-fall</guid>
10132. <description><![CDATA[Fall is here. I love the crisp, cool air. Not because it is more comfortable when I am riding
10133.  
10134. ...]]></description>
10135. </item>
10137. <item>
10138. <title><![CDATA[Energy Sec. Ming: Taking care of what drives our economy]]></title>
10139. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/energy-sec-ming-taking-care-of-what-drives-our-economy]]></link>
10140.  
10141. <pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10142. <category><![CDATA[ Green Building Summit , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10143. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/energy-sec-ming-taking-care-of-what-drives-our-economy</guid>
10144. <description><![CDATA[State Energy Secretary Michael
10145. Ming
10146.  
10147. State Secretary of Energy Michael Ming was good enou...]]></description>
10148. </item>
10150. <item>
10151. <title><![CDATA[Mark Dale: Reasons Why Consumers Should Care about using a Certified Builder]]></title>
10152. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/mark-dale-reasons-why-consumers-should-care-about-using-a-certified-builder]]></link>
10153.  
10154. <pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10155. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder]]></category>
10156. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/mark-dale-reasons-why-consumers-should-care-about-using-a-certified-builder</guid>
10157. <description><![CDATA[By Mark Dale
10158.  
10159. Past president
10160.  
10161. Oklahoma State Home Builders Association
10162.  
10163. A patient would ...]]></description>
10164. </item>
10166. <item>
10167. <title><![CDATA[Latest Certified Professional Builder of the Month]]></title>
10168. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/latest-certified-professional-builder-of-the-month]]></link>
10169.  
10170. <pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10171. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10172. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/latest-certified-professional-builder-of-the-month</guid>
10173. <description><![CDATA[Congratulations go to Kevin Raborg of Heritage Construction in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He is the la...]]></description>
10174. </item>
10176. <item>
10177. <title><![CDATA[Register now for International Builders Show]]></title>
10178. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/register-now-for-international-builders-show]]></link>
10179.  
10180. <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10181. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10182. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/register-now-for-international-builders-show</guid>
10183. <description><![CDATA[By Brandon Perkins, 2012 State President
10184.  
10185. Believe it or not, it is time to think about the Int...]]></description>
10186. </item>
10188. <item>
10189. <title><![CDATA[If you want to stay competitive, its the HERS way or the Highway]]></title>
10190. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/if-you-want-to-stay-competitive-its-the-hers-way-or-the-highway]]></link>
10191.  
10192. <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10193. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
10194. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/if-you-want-to-stay-competitive-its-the-hers-way-or-the-highway</guid>
10195. <description><![CDATA[By David Ritchie
10196.  
10197. In the Oklahoma City metro area, approximately 35 percent of the new homes i...]]></description>
10198. </item>
10200. <item>
10201. <title><![CDATA[Hear first-hand about the largest Downtown OKC project in decades]]></title>
10202. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/hear-first-hand-about-the-largest-downtown-okc-project-in-decades]]></link>
10203.  
10204. <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10205. <category><![CDATA[ Green Building Summit , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10206. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/hear-first-hand-about-the-largest-downtown-okc-project-in-decades</guid>
10207. <description><![CDATA[By Christine Eddington
10208.  
10209. For OSHBA
10210.  
10211. One of the highlights of the Oklahoma Green Building Sum...]]></description>
10212. </item>
10214. <item>
10215. <title><![CDATA[Why should a builder attend the Green Building Summit 2012]]></title>
10216. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/why-should-a-builder-attend-the-green-building-summit-2012]]></link>
10217.  
10218. <pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10219. <category><![CDATA[ Green Building Summit , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10220. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/why-should-a-builder-attend-the-green-building-summit-2012</guid>
10221. <description><![CDATA[The State Home Builders Association has helped sponsor and organize the last three Green Building...]]></description>
10222. </item>
10224. <item>
10225. <title><![CDATA[Mark your calendar for October 16]]></title>
10226. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/mark-your-calendar-for-october-16]]></link>
10227.  
10228. <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10229. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10230. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/mark-your-calendar-for-october-16</guid>
10231. <description><![CDATA[October 16.
10232.  
10233. That is the date to mark on your calendar to come to Tulsa and participate in our...]]></description>
10234. </item>
10236. <item>
10237. <title><![CDATA[Importance of energy efficiency, from Certified Green Professionals around the state]]></title>
10238. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/importance-of-energy-efficiency-from-certified-green-professionals-around-the-state]]></link>
10239.  
10240. <pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10241. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Green Building Summit , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10242. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/importance-of-energy-efficiency-from-certified-green-professionals-around-the-state</guid>
10243. <description><![CDATA[We thought you'd enjoying hearing from Certified Green Professionals around the state as to the i...]]></description>
10244. </item>
10246. <item>
10247. <title><![CDATA[2012 House of Hope plans underway]]></title>
10248. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/2012-house-of-hope-plans-underway]]></link>
10249.  
10250. <pubDate>Sun, 26 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10251. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10252. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/2012-house-of-hope-plans-underway</guid>
10253. <description><![CDATA[has graciously agreed to build the2012 House of Hope. Proceeds from this wonderful project go to ...]]></description>
10254. </item>
10256. <item>
10257. <title><![CDATA[NAHB membership saves money]]></title>
10258. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-membership-saves-money]]></link>
10259.  
10260. <pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10261. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10262. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-membership-saves-money</guid>
10263. <description><![CDATA[Have you ever paid attention to that little logo at the bottom of this blog entry?
10264.  
10265. It is the ...]]></description>
10266. </item>
10268. <item>
10269. <title><![CDATA[Speakers: Aging population will transform senior housing]]></title>
10270. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/speakers-aging-population-will-transform-senior-housing]]></link>
10271.  
10272. <pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10273. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News , Training]]></category>
10274. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/speakers-aging-population-will-transform-senior-housing</guid>
10275. <description><![CDATA[By Brianna Bailey, The Journal Record
10276.  
10277. Originally published on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
10278.  
10280. ...]]></description>
10281. </item>
10283. <item>
10284. <title><![CDATA[Green Building Summit registration now open]]></title>
10285. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/green-building-summit-registration-now-open]]></link>
10286.  
10287. <pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10288. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Consumers , Green Building Summit , Home Builder News]]></category>
10289. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/green-building-summit-registration-now-open</guid>
10290. <description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma State Home Builders Association, Association of Energy Engineers, the Green Resource...]]></description>
10291. </item>
10293. <item>
10294. <title><![CDATA[Beware Unscrupulous Contractors]]></title>
10295. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/beware-unscrupulous-contractors]]></link>
10296.  
10297. <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10298. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers]]></category>
10299. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/beware-unscrupulous-contractors</guid>
10300. <description><![CDATA[It's an unfortunate fact of life that after a natural or man-made disaster, there are people who ...]]></description>
10301. </item>
10303. <item>
10304. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Green Building Summit: Meet the Speakers]]></title>
10305. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-green-building-summit-meet-the-speakers]]></link>
10306.  
10307. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10308. <category><![CDATA[ Green Building Summit , Home Builder News , State and Local News , Training]]></category>
10309. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-green-building-summit-meet-the-speakers</guid>
10310. <description><![CDATA[More than a dozen dynamic speakers will headline sessions at the 2012 Green Building Summit on Se...]]></description>
10311. </item>
10313. <item>
10314. <title><![CDATA[Summit to help commercial builders navigate forthcoming Uniform Energy Code]]></title>
10315. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-to-help-commercial-builders-navigate-forthcoming-uniform-energy-code]]></link>
10316.  
10317. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10318. <category><![CDATA[ Green Building Summit , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10319. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-to-help-commercial-builders-navigate-forthcoming-uniform-energy-code</guid>
10320. <description><![CDATA[By Roger Farrer, President, AEE/OKC Chapter, Organizing sponsor, Oklahoma Green Building Summit
10321. ...]]></description>
10322. </item>
10324. <item>
10325. <title><![CDATA[Closing thoughts from this year's OSHBA summer convention]]></title>
10326. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/closing-thoughts-from-this-years-oshba-summer-convention]]></link>
10327.  
10328. <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10329. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10330. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/closing-thoughts-from-this-years-oshba-summer-convention</guid>
10331. <description><![CDATA[By Carol Hartzog, For OSHBA
10332.  
10333. Hats off to associate member Vanessa Shadix who, during her six y...]]></description>
10334. </item>
10336. <item>
10337. <title><![CDATA[Sequoyah County builder reminds us to be grateful]]></title>
10338. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/sequoyah-county-builder-reminds-us-to-be-grateful]]></link>
10339.  
10340. <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10341. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10342. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/sequoyah-county-builder-reminds-us-to-be-grateful</guid>
10343. <description><![CDATA[Dusty Riggs of Sequoyah County Home Builders
10344. Association with his wife Shelia.
10345.  
10346. By Carol ...]]></description>
10347. </item>
10349. <item>
10350. <title><![CDATA[Builders talk about the economic picture in their part of the woods]]></title>
10351. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builders-talk-about-the-economic-picture-in-their-part-of-the-woods]]></link>
10352.  
10353. <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10354. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10355. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builders-talk-about-the-economic-picture-in-their-part-of-the-woods</guid>
10356. <description><![CDATA[Six local association presidents attended the state
10357. convention. From left are Dave Callant o...]]></description>
10358. </item>
10360. <item>
10361. <title><![CDATA[Soldiers story moved many]]></title>
10362. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/soldiers-story-moved-many]]></link>
10363.  
10364. <pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10365. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News , Training]]></category>
10366. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/soldiers-story-moved-many</guid>
10367. <description><![CDATA[By Carol Hartzog, For the OSHBA
10368.  
10369. Lt. Col Steve Russell (Ret.) and his leadership principles in...]]></description>
10370. </item>
10372. <item>
10373. <title><![CDATA[First Monday Message: A Great Convention!]]></title>
10374. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/first-monday-message-a-great-convention]]></link>
10375.  
10376. <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10377. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Green Building , Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10378. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/first-monday-message-a-great-convention</guid>
10379. <description><![CDATA[Wow, what a great summer convention!
10380.  
10381. For those that made it this year, I am sure you went hom...]]></description>
10382. </item>
10384. <item>
10385. <title><![CDATA[Convention report from Kurt Dinnes]]></title>
10386. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/convention-report-from-kurt-dinnes]]></link>
10387.  
10388. <pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10389. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10390. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/convention-report-from-kurt-dinnes</guid>
10391. <description><![CDATA[Here is the convention report from COHBA president Kurt Dinnes to his members.
10392.  
10393. The 2012 OSHBA...]]></description>
10394. </item>
10396. <item>
10397. <title><![CDATA[Green Building Summit committee has planned an event that's hotter than the weather!]]></title>
10398. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/green-building-summit-committee-has-planned-an-event-thats-hotter-than-the-weather]]></link>
10399.  
10400. <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10401. <category><![CDATA[ Green Building Summit]]></category>
10402. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/green-building-summit-committee-has-planned-an-event-thats-hotter-than-the-weather</guid>
10403. <description><![CDATA[Coffee-fueled excitement buzzed -- or maybe it was office dog Ginger "purring" -- as Green Buildi...]]></description>
10404. </item>
10406. <item>
10407. <title><![CDATA[Fully Certified]]></title>
10408. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/fully-certified]]></link>
10409.  
10410. <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10411. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Green Building , Home Builder News]]></category>
10412. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/fully-certified</guid>
10413. <description><![CDATA[Fully certified! Certified Professional Builders (CPB) and Certified Green Professionals (CGP) at...]]></description>
10414. </item>
10416. <item>
10417. <title><![CDATA[Senior Summit on Housing planned for August 14]]></title>
10418. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/senior-summit-on-housing-planned-for-august-14]]></link>
10419.  
10420. <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10421. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News , Training]]></category>
10422. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/senior-summit-on-housing-planned-for-august-14</guid>
10423. <description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma State Home Builders Association has teamed up with the United Way of Central OK, Okl...]]></description>
10424. </item>
10426. <item>
10427. <title><![CDATA[Eight leadership tips from the Lt. Colonel whose team caught Saddam Hussein]]></title>
10428. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/eight-leadership-tips-from-the-lt-colonel-whose-team-caught-saddam-hussein]]></link>
10429.  
10430. <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10431. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News , Training]]></category>
10432. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/eight-leadership-tips-from-the-lt-colonel-whose-team-caught-saddam-hussein</guid>
10433. <description><![CDATA[ 
10434.  
10435.  
10436.  
10438. At right, Lt. Col Russell (Ret.) caught the attention of all
10439. home builders at ...]]></description>
10440. </item>
10442. <item>
10443. <title><![CDATA[Commercial builders  theres something for you at this years Green Building Summit]]></title>
10444. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/commercial-builders--theres-something-for-you-at-this-years-green-building-summit]]></link>
10445.  
10446. <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10447. <category><![CDATA[ Green Building , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10448. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/commercial-builders--theres-something-for-you-at-this-years-green-building-summit</guid>
10449. <description><![CDATA[By Todd Booze, Chairman/OSHBA Green Building Council.,
10450.  
10451. The Oklahoma Green Building Summi...]]></description>
10452. </item>
10454. <item>
10455. <title><![CDATA[Builders learn how to convert browsers to buyers  online]]></title>
10456. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builders-learn-how-to-convert-browsers-to-buyers--online]]></link>
10457.  
10458. <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10459. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News , Training]]></category>
10460. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builders-learn-how-to-convert-browsers-to-buyers--online</guid>
10461. <description><![CDATA[ 
10462.  
10463.  
10464.  
10465.  
10466.  
10468. Mike Lyon took the builders present to task this morning
10469. about not havi...]]></description>
10470. </item>
10472. <item>
10473. <title><![CDATA[Reception held at OSHBA convention]]></title>
10474. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/reception-held-at-oshba-convention]]></link>
10475.  
10476. <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10477. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10478. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/reception-held-at-oshba-convention</guid>
10479. <description><![CDATA[ 
10480.  
10481.  
10482.  
10484. Associates board members Donna Cullins and Reese Wilmoth enjoy the Thursday nigh...]]></description>
10485. </item>
10487. <item>
10488. <title><![CDATA[Certified Professional Builder designation  Raises your credibility, say two Tulsans]]></title>
10489. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/certified-professional-builder-designation--raises-your-credibility-say-two-tulsans]]></link>
10490.  
10491. <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10492. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10493. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/certified-professional-builder-designation--raises-your-credibility-say-two-tulsans</guid>
10494. <description><![CDATA[ 
10495.  
10497. Tulsans Phil Rhees and Mike Fretz represent two of 20 Certified Professional Builders a...]]></description>
10498. </item>
10500. <item>
10501. <title><![CDATA[2012 Green Building Summit: Informed on new code? Heres why you should be]]></title>
10502. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/2012-green-building-summit-informed-on-new-code-heres-why-you-should-be]]></link>
10503.  
10504. <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10505. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
10506. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/2012-green-building-summit-informed-on-new-code-heres-why-you-should-be</guid>
10507. <description><![CDATA[By Kelly Parker,
10508.  
10509. President/Guaranteed Watt Saver Systems
10510.  
10511. The 2012 Green Summit is al...]]></description>
10512. </item>
10514. <item>
10515. <title><![CDATA[Summit Speaker Bob Hart: The Greenest of the Green on the Real Estate Scene]]></title>
10516. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-bob-hart-the-greenest-of-the-green-on-the-real-estate-scene]]></link>
10517.  
10518. <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10519. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Green Building , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10520. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/summit-speaker-bob-hart-the-greenest-of-the-green-on-the-real-estate-scene</guid>
10521. <description><![CDATA[By Sarah Bytyqi
10522.  
10523. Oklahoma City Metropolitan Association of Realtors, Green Resource Council
10524.  
10525. ...]]></description>
10526. </item>
10528. <item>
10529. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Green Building Summit Sept. 27; More than 400 expected to attend multidisciplinary event]]></title>
10530. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-green-building-summit-sept-27-more-than-400-expected-to-attend-multidisciplinary-event]]></link>
10531.  
10532. <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10533. <category><![CDATA[ Green Building , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10534. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-green-building-summit-sept-27-more-than-400-expected-to-attend-multidisciplinary-event</guid>
10535. <description><![CDATA[A daylong conference designed for commercial and home builders, Realtors, architects, engine...]]></description>
10536. </item>
10538. <item>
10539. <title><![CDATA[Become a Sponsor of the 2012 Green Building Summit Sept. 27]]></title>
10540. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/become-a-sponsor-of-the-2012-green-building-summit-sept-27]]></link>
10541.  
10542. <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10543. <category><![CDATA[ Green Building , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10544. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/become-a-sponsor-of-the-2012-green-building-summit-sept-27</guid>
10545. <description><![CDATA[You've committed to going greener. Maybe you've started recycling personally. Maybe your company ...]]></description>
10546. </item>
10548. <item>
10549. <title><![CDATA[Convention update: Golf outing set]]></title>
10550. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/convention-update-golf-outing-set]]></link>
10551.  
10552. <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10553. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10554. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/convention-update-golf-outing-set</guid>
10555. <description><![CDATA[I know that some of you will be arriving early to Branson and may be wondering, what do I do unti...]]></description>
10556. </item>
10558. <item>
10559. <title><![CDATA[Last call for the convention!]]></title>
10560. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/last-call-for-the-convention]]></link>
10561.  
10562. <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10563. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10564. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/last-call-for-the-convention</guid>
10565. <description><![CDATA[I don't know about you, but when I am having a good time with friends the last words I want to he...]]></description>
10566. </item>
10568. <item>
10569. <title><![CDATA[Report: OKC-area home builders building up again]]></title>
10570. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/report-okc-area-home-builders-building-up-again]]></link>
10571.  
10572. <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10573. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10574. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/report-okc-area-home-builders-building-up-again</guid>
10575. <description><![CDATA[By Richard Mize, NewsOK.com
10576.  
10577. Oklahoma City homebuilders are doing the time warp again.
10578.  
10579. The...]]></description>
10580. </item>
10582. <item>
10583. <title><![CDATA[Reason ($)50 to Attend the Summer Convention]]></title>
10584. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/reason-50-to-attend-the-summer-convention]]></link>
10585.  
10586. <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10587. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News , Training]]></category>
10588. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/reason-50-to-attend-the-summer-convention</guid>
10589. <description><![CDATA[Okay, so maybe there aren't 50 reasons to attend the summer convention, but have we got a deal fo...]]></description>
10590. </item>
10592. <item>
10593. <title><![CDATA[Another reason to attend the OSHBA convention]]></title>
10594. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/another-reason-to-attend-the-oshba-convention]]></link>
10595.  
10596. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10597. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
10598. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/another-reason-to-attend-the-oshba-convention</guid>
10599. <description><![CDATA[Have you made your plans to attend the annual OSHBA summer convention yet? Well, if not, let me g...]]></description>
10600. </item>
10602. <item>
10603. <title><![CDATA[Election News You can Use]]></title>
10604. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/election-news-you-can-use]]></link>
10605.  
10606. <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10607. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10608. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/election-news-you-can-use</guid>
10609. <description><![CDATA[You seldom read one of our e-letters without hearing something about Build-PAC or our state Homeb...]]></description>
10610. </item>
10612. <item>
10613. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA convention update]]></title>
10614. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-convention-update]]></link>
10615.  
10616. <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10617. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10618. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-convention-update</guid>
10619. <description><![CDATA[This is one of those good news-bad news-good news times.
10620.  
10621. The good news - the response to this...]]></description>
10622. </item>
10624. <item>
10625. <title><![CDATA[No concrete conclusions: Claimed benefits of ICF homes]]></title>
10626. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/no-concrete-conclusions-claimed-benefits-of-icf-homes]]></link>
10627.  
10628. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10629. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10630. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/no-concrete-conclusions-claimed-benefits-of-icf-homes</guid>
10631. <description><![CDATA[This article was previous published in The Journal Record on June 7, 2012.
10632.  
10633. By Kirby Davis
10634.  
10635. ...]]></description>
10636. </item>
10638. <item>
10639. <title><![CDATA[Reflections from a week in Washington, DC]]></title>
10640. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/reflections-from-a-week-in-washington-dc]]></link>
10641.  
10642. <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10643. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10644. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/reflections-from-a-week-in-washington-dc</guid>
10645. <description><![CDATA[Editor's note: Here is a recent note that president Kurt Dinnes sent to the members of the Centra...]]></description>
10646. </item>
10648. <item>
10649. <title><![CDATA[Top 13 benefits of being a member of the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association]]></title>
10650. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/top-13-benefits-of-being-a-member-of-the-oklahoma-state-home-builders-association]]></link>
10651.  
10652. <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10653. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10654. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/top-13-benefits-of-being-a-member-of-the-oklahoma-state-home-builders-association</guid>
10655. <description><![CDATA[By Jeff Click, Vice President /Treasurer, OSHBA
10656.  
10657. As I've become more involved in the leadershi...]]></description>
10658. </item>
10660. <item>
10661. <title><![CDATA[Time to register for the state convention!]]></title>
10662. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/time-to-register-for-the-state-convention]]></link>
10663.  
10664. <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10665. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10666. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/time-to-register-for-the-state-convention</guid>
10667. <description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma State Home Builders Convention will soon be upon us. There are just a couple of week...]]></description>
10668. </item>
10670. <item>
10671. <title><![CDATA[Our homes on parade]]></title>
10672. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/our-homes-on-parade]]></link>
10673.  
10674. <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10675. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10676. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/our-homes-on-parade</guid>
10677. <description><![CDATA[Are you a Certified Professional Builder? Do you have a show home in your area's annual home tour...]]></description>
10678. </item>
10680. <item>
10681. <title><![CDATA[First Monday Memo: Happy June!]]></title>
10682. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/first-monday-memo-happy-june]]></link>
10683.  
10684. <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10685. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10686. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/first-monday-memo-happy-june</guid>
10687. <description><![CDATA[Happy June everyone! I guess with school out, the legislative session over, and Memorial weekend ...]]></description>
10688. </item>
10690. <item>
10691. <title><![CDATA[Final legislative report for 2012]]></title>
10692. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/final-legislative-report-for-2012]]></link>
10693.  
10694. <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10695. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10696. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/final-legislative-report-for-2012</guid>
10697. <description><![CDATA[This is the final legislative report for the 2012 session! I am sure most of you will be disappo...]]></description>
10698. </item>
10700. <item>
10701. <title><![CDATA[Legislative Update: The End is Near]]></title>
10702. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-the-end-is-near]]></link>
10703.  
10704. <pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10705. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10706. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-the-end-is-near</guid>
10707. <description><![CDATA[Good afternoon HBA Members!
10708.  
10709. Hope everyone is planning on a fun and enjoyable Memorial Weekend...]]></description>
10710. </item>
10712. <item>
10713. <title><![CDATA[Call to Action: HB 2836]]></title>
10714. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/call-to-action-hb-2836]]></link>
10715.  
10716. <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10717. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10718. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/call-to-action-hb-2836</guid>
10719. <description><![CDATA[Today's Call to Action is a little different. It is targeting some specific legislators whether o...]]></description>
10720. </item>
10722. <item>
10723. <title><![CDATA[Legislative update: Back to the drawing board]]></title>
10724. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-back-to-the-drawing-board]]></link>
10725.  
10726. <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10727. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10728. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-back-to-the-drawing-board</guid>
10729. <description><![CDATA[Well, last week was not a good for one of our bills. It appears that the bureaucrats got one up o...]]></description>
10730. </item>
10732. <item>
10733. <title><![CDATA[Save the date: Green Building Summit is Sept. 27]]></title>
10734. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/save-the-date-green-building-summit-is-sept-27]]></link>
10735.  
10736. <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10737. <category><![CDATA[ Green Building , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10738. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/save-the-date-green-building-summit-is-sept-27</guid>
10739. <description><![CDATA[By Todd Booze,Green Building Council chair
10740.  
10741. Be among the 400-plus people anticipated to attend...]]></description>
10742. </item>
10744. <item>
10745. <title><![CDATA[Congressman Lucas tells homebuilders the state of the union]]></title>
10746. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/congressman-lucas-tells-homebuilders-the-state-of-the-union]]></link>
10747.  
10748. <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10749. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10750. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/congressman-lucas-tells-homebuilders-the-state-of-the-union</guid>
10751. <description><![CDATA[Rep. Frank Lucas
10752.  
10753. Congressman Frank Lucas brought to the state home builders' recent meetin...]]></description>
10754. </item>
10756. <item>
10757. <title><![CDATA[Legislative update: Quiet at the Capitol]]></title>
10758. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-quiet-at-the-capitol]]></link>
10759.  
10760. <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10761. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10762. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-quiet-at-the-capitol</guid>
10763. <description><![CDATA[Things were fairly quiet at the Capitol this week. First order of business is to either accept or...]]></description>
10764. </item>
10766. <item>
10767. <title><![CDATA[First Monday Memo: May 2012]]></title>
10768. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/first-monday-memo-may-2012]]></link>
10769.  
10770. <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10771. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
10772. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/first-monday-memo-may-2012</guid>
10773. <description><![CDATA[Good Tuesday morning everyone! Sorry I am late in getting this out, but with all the rain I have ...]]></description>
10774. </item>
10776. <item>
10777. <title><![CDATA[Attitude of 'Positive' in the air]]></title>
10778. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/attitude-of-positive-in-the-air]]></link>
10779.  
10780. <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10781. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10782. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/attitude-of-positive-in-the-air</guid>
10783. <description><![CDATA[ 
10784. OSHBA President Brandon Perkins addresses the spring board meeting in Oklahoma City.
10785.  
10786. Her...]]></description>
10787. </item>
10789. <item>
10790. <title><![CDATA[Legislative update]]></title>
10791. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-147-147]]></link>
10792.  
10793. <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10794. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10795. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-147-147</guid>
10796. <description><![CDATA[Last week saw the next to last deadline pass in the Legislature. The only deadline left is sine d...]]></description>
10797. </item>
10799. <item>
10800. <title><![CDATA[Legislative update: Work continues on the floor of both houses]]></title>
10801. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-work-continues-on-the-floor-of-both-houses]]></link>
10802.  
10803. <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10804. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10805. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-work-continues-on-the-floor-of-both-houses</guid>
10806. <description><![CDATA[First, a big thank you to all who responded to last week's Call to Action. Because of your effort...]]></description>
10807. </item>
10809. <item>
10810. <title><![CDATA[Spanish for Construction Sites class planned]]></title>
10811. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/spanish-for-construction-sites-class-planned]]></link>
10812.  
10813. <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10814. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News , Training]]></category>
10815. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/spanish-for-construction-sites-class-planned</guid>
10816. <description><![CDATA[Employers and supervisors alike will benefit from Spanish for Construction Sites.
10817.  
10818. Find the ri...]]></description>
10819. </item>
10821. <item>
10822. <title><![CDATA[Code update meeting is Wednesday]]></title>
10823. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/code-update-meeting-is-wednesday]]></link>
10824.  
10825. <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10826. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News , Training]]></category>
10827. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/code-update-meeting-is-wednesday</guid>
10828. <description><![CDATA[From COHBA:
10829.  
10830. On April 3, 2012 the Oklahoma City Council adopted the 2009 IRC as amended by the...]]></description>
10831. </item>
10833. <item>
10834. <title><![CDATA[Action Needed - Support SB 1475]]></title>
10835. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/action-needed---support-sb-1475]]></link>
10836.  
10837. <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10838. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10839. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/action-needed---support-sb-1475</guid>
10840. <description><![CDATA[The sanctity of our contracts and our warranties is under attack. Recent decisions by Oklahoma co...]]></description>
10841. </item>
10843. <item>
10844. <title><![CDATA[Legislative update: Still watching the capital]]></title>
10845. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-still-watching-the-capital]]></link>
10846.  
10847. <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10848. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10849. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-still-watching-the-capital</guid>
10850. <description><![CDATA[Here is your weekly legislative update. And yes, the legislature is still in session so things ca...]]></description>
10851. </item>
10853. <item>
10854. <title><![CDATA[Code training coming up]]></title>
10855. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/code-training-coming-up]]></link>
10856.  
10857. <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10858. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Training]]></category>
10859. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/code-training-coming-up</guid>
10860. <description><![CDATA[Don't get caught with your code down! Know the code you should be using for residential construct...]]></description>
10861. </item>
10863. <item>
10864. <title><![CDATA[First Monday Memo: Talking issues, events, social media]]></title>
10865. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/first-monday-memo-talking-issues-events-social-media]]></link>
10866.  
10867. <pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10868. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10869. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/first-monday-memo-talking-issues-events-social-media</guid>
10870. <description><![CDATA[Brandon Perkins
10871.  
10872. I enjoy the fact that serving you as your President of the Oklahoma State ...]]></description>
10873. </item>
10875. <item>
10876. <title><![CDATA[Legislative update: Watching HB 2836]]></title>
10877. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-watching-hb-2836]]></link>
10878.  
10879. <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10880. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10881. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-watching-hb-2836</guid>
10882. <description><![CDATA[Last week saw another week of committee action in the opposite house. In other words, various Sen...]]></description>
10883. </item>
10885. <item>
10886. <title><![CDATA[Urge Senate to vote no on HB 2631]]></title>
10887. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/urge-senate-to-vote-no-on-hb-2631]]></link>
10888.  
10889. <pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10890. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10891. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/urge-senate-to-vote-no-on-hb-2631</guid>
10892. <description><![CDATA[Today in the Senate Finance Committee there will be a vote on HB 2631. This bill just does away w...]]></description>
10893. </item>
10895. <item>
10896. <title><![CDATA[Q&A with Certified Builder Dusty Johnston]]></title>
10897. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/qa-with-certified-builder-dusty-johnston]]></link>
10898.  
10899. <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10900. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10901. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/qa-with-certified-builder-dusty-johnston</guid>
10902. <description><![CDATA[This Q&A with Dusty Johnston was originally published in Edmond Life & Leisure At Home.
10903.  
10904. EDITO...]]></description>
10905. </item>
10907. <item>
10908. <title><![CDATA[Letter: Concentrate on smoke alarms, not a fire-sprinkler mandate]]></title>
10909. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/letter-concentrate-on-smoke-alarms-not-a-fire-sprinkler-mandate]]></link>
10910.  
10911. <pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10912. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
10913. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/letter-concentrate-on-smoke-alarms-not-a-fire-sprinkler-mandate</guid>
10914. <description><![CDATA[This is a letter written by Kurt Dinnes of COHBA written to The Oklahoman about the mandatory fir...]]></description>
10915. </item>
10917. <item>
10918. <title><![CDATA[Letter: Say no to mandated fire sprinklers]]></title>
10919. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/letter-say-no-to-mandated-fire-sprinklers]]></link>
10920.  
10921. <pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10922. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
10923. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/letter-say-no-to-mandated-fire-sprinklers</guid>
10924. <description><![CDATA[This is a letter to the editor written by Mark Dale to The Oklahoman about the mandated fire spri...]]></description>
10925. </item>
10927. <item>
10928. <title><![CDATA[Certified Professional Builder Program nominations sought]]></title>
10929. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/certified-professional-builder-program-nominations-sought]]></link>
10930.  
10931. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10932. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Home Builder News]]></category>
10933. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/certified-professional-builder-program-nominations-sought</guid>
10934. <description><![CDATA[Certified Professional Builder Program Nomination:
10935.  
10936. The OSHBA Certified Professional Builder P...]]></description>
10937. </item>
10939. <item>
10940. <title><![CDATA[Continuing education courses upcoming]]></title>
10941. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/continuing-education-courses-upcoming]]></link>
10942.  
10943. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10944. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News , Training]]></category>
10945. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/continuing-education-courses-upcoming</guid>
10946. <description><![CDATA[The following courses are available for Continuing Education Credits:
10947.  
10948. March:
10949.  
10950. March 21 - ...]]></description>
10951. </item>
10953. <item>
10954. <title><![CDATA[Legislative update from OSHBA]]></title>
10955. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-from-oshba]]></link>
10956.  
10957. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10958. <category><![CDATA[ Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10959. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-from-oshba</guid>
10960. <description><![CDATA[Hello HBA Members!
10961.  
10962. This week saw another deadline pass. This deadline was for a bill to get o...]]></description>
10963. </item>
10965. <item>
10966. <title><![CDATA[Foust: Why Builders Should Become Certified]]></title>
10967. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/foust-why-builders-should-become-certified]]></link>
10968.  
10969. <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10970. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10971. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/foust-why-builders-should-become-certified</guid>
10972. <description><![CDATA[By Tony Foust
10973.  
10974. Chairman/Certified Builder committee
10975.  
10976. Oklahoma State Home Builders Associati...]]></description>
10977. </item>
10979. <item>
10980. <title><![CDATA[Read up on tax credits issue]]></title>
10981. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/read-up-on-tax-credits-issue]]></link>
10982.  
10983. <pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10984. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
10985. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/read-up-on-tax-credits-issue</guid>
10986. <description><![CDATA[One of the hottest issues for the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association this legislative seaso...]]></description>
10987. </item>
10989. <item>
10990. <title><![CDATA[March Message From The President]]></title>
10991. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/march-message-from-the-president]]></link>
10992.  
10993. <pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
10994. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
10995. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/march-message-from-the-president</guid>
10996. <description><![CDATA[ 
10997. Brandon Perkins
10998.  
10999. How many of you have ever said, or heard it said, "NAHB does not help my...]]></description>
11000. </item>
11002. <item>
11003. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA update on important legislation]]></title>
11004. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-update-on-important-legislation]]></link>
11005.  
11006. <pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11007. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
11008. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-update-on-important-legislation</guid>
11009. <description><![CDATA[We continue to monitor several bills - a service provided to you by your membership in OSHBA. Som...]]></description>
11010. </item>
11012. <item>
11013. <title><![CDATA[Certified Professional Builder of the Month]]></title>
11014. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/certified-professional-builder-of-the-month-126-126]]></link>
11015.  
11016. <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11017. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Consumers , Home Builder News]]></category>
11018. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/certified-professional-builder-of-the-month-126-126</guid>
11019. <description><![CDATA[Congratulations go to this month's "Certified Professional Builder of the Month" Dan Reeves of La...]]></description>
11020. </item>
11022. <item>
11023. <title><![CDATA[Universal Design Course will be held April 11-12]]></title>
11024. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/universal-design-course-will-be-held-april-11-12]]></link>
11025.  
11026. <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11027. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Training]]></category>
11028. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/universal-design-course-will-be-held-april-11-12</guid>
11029. <description><![CDATA[A two-day Universal Design Course will be held April 11-12. The course focuses on integrated home de...]]></description>
11030. </item>
11032. <item>
11033. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA: Say NO to Mandated Fire Sprinklers]]></title>
11034. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-say-no-to-mandated-fire-sprinklers]]></link>
11035.  
11036. <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11037. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
11038. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-say-no-to-mandated-fire-sprinklers</guid>
11039. <description><![CDATA[One of the biggest issues to face our industry is back in front of us again - mandated fire sprin...]]></description>
11040. </item>
11042. <item>
11043. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA Legislative Update]]></title>
11044. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-legislative-update]]></link>
11045.  
11046. <pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11047. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , Legislative Update , State and Local News]]></category>
11048. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-legislative-update</guid>
11049. <description><![CDATA[Why you should be a member of OSHBA? Here's why. We are tracking for you a bill that will prohibi...]]></description>
11050. </item>
11052. <item>
11053. <title><![CDATA[What Realtors want to know about green building]]></title>
11054. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/what-realtors-want-to-know-about-green-building]]></link>
11055.  
11056. <pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11057. <category><![CDATA[ Green Building , Home Builder News , Videos]]></category>
11058. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/what-realtors-want-to-know-about-green-building</guid>
11059. <description><![CDATA[...]]></description>
11060. </item>
11062. <item>
11063. <title><![CDATA[Dale: Reasons Why Consumers Should Care about using a Certified Builder]]></title>
11064. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/dale-reasons-why-consumers-should-care-about-using-a-certified-builder]]></link>
11065.  
11066. <pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11067. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11068. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/dale-reasons-why-consumers-should-care-about-using-a-certified-builder</guid>
11069. <description><![CDATA[By Mark Dale, Past President, Oklahoma State Home Builders Association
11070.  
11071. A patient would not go...]]></description>
11072. </item>
11074. <item>
11075. <title><![CDATA[COHBA president: Great information found at IBS]]></title>
11076. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/cohba-president-great-information-found-at-ibs]]></link>
11077.  
11078. <pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11079. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11080. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/cohba-president-great-information-found-at-ibs</guid>
11081. <description><![CDATA[From time-to-time we like to run messages from other associations in the state. Here is a recent ...]]></description>
11082. </item>
11084. <item>
11085. <title><![CDATA[IBS attendees saw latest and greatest]]></title>
11086. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/ibs-attendees-saw-latest-and-greatest]]></link>
11087.  
11088. <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11089. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11090. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/ibs-attendees-saw-latest-and-greatest</guid>
11091. <description><![CDATA[ Dan Reeves receives "America's Best
11092. Builder" award from "Builder" magazine
11093. editor Denise...]]></description>
11094. </item>
11096. <item>
11097. <title><![CDATA[Council funds trades program at area tech centers]]></title>
11098. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/council-funds-trades-program-at-area-tech-centers]]></link>
11099.  
11100. <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11101. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11102. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/council-funds-trades-program-at-area-tech-centers</guid>
11103. <description><![CDATA[ 
11104. Carpentry student Josh Perez of Oklahoma City, left, demonstrates roofing techniques to Rees...]]></description>
11105. </item>
11107. <item>
11108. <title><![CDATA[Group honors year's top builder, associate]]></title>
11109. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/group-honors-years-top-builder-associate]]></link>
11110.  
11111. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11112. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11113. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/group-honors-years-top-builder-associate</guid>
11114. <description><![CDATA[ 
11115. Hofmann
11116.  
11117. Dusty Johnston, owner and president of Liberty Homes Inc., received the annual B...]]></description>
11118. </item>
11120. <item>
11121. <title><![CDATA[How to help the troops coming back to Oklahoma]]></title>
11122. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/how-to-help-the-troops-coming-back-to-oklahoma]]></link>
11123.  
11124. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11125. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11126. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/how-to-help-the-troops-coming-back-to-oklahoma</guid>
11127. <description><![CDATA[Last week we helped the President send out his First Monday Memo. However, there was an item I wa...]]></description>
11128. </item>
11130. <item>
11131. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA helps fund program at Autry Tech Center]]></title>
11132. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-helps-fund-program-at-autry-tech-center]]></link>
11133.  
11134. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11135. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11136. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-helps-fund-program-at-autry-tech-center</guid>
11137. <description><![CDATA[The state homebuilder association recently funded $1,600 in scholarships to Autry Technology C...]]></description>
11138. </item>
11140. <item>
11141. <title><![CDATA[Reeves on America's Best Builder Award]]></title>
11142. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/reeves-on-americas-best-builder-award]]></link>
11143.  
11144. <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11145. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11146. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/reeves-on-americas-best-builder-award</guid>
11147. <description><![CDATA[Oklahoma builder Dan Reeves recently received the America's Best Builder Award for 2012. Here is ...]]></description>
11148. </item>
11150. <item>
11151. <title><![CDATA[Norman residents to help lead state home builders]]></title>
11152. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/norman-residents-to-help-lead-state-home-builders]]></link>
11153.  
11154. <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11155. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11156. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/norman-residents-to-help-lead-state-home-builders</guid>
11157. <description><![CDATA[ Todd Booze of Ideal Homes joined the leadership ranks for the state home builders' associati...]]></description>
11158. </item>
11160. <item>
11161. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA helps fund Meridian Technology Center program]]></title>
11162. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-helps-fund-meridian-technology-center-program]]></link>
11163.  
11164. <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11165. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11166. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-helps-fund-meridian-technology-center-program</guid>
11167. <description><![CDATA[ 
11168. Oklahoma State Home Builders Association Associates Council funded $1,600 to Meridian Techno...]]></description>
11169. </item>
11171. <item>
11172. <title><![CDATA[Video: Why I build green]]></title>
11173. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/video-why-i-build-green]]></link>
11174.  
11175. <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11176. <category><![CDATA[ Green Building , Home Builder News , Videos]]></category>
11177. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/video-why-i-build-green</guid>
11178. <description><![CDATA[...]]></description>
11179. </item>
11181. <item>
11182. <title><![CDATA[Click installed on state home builders leadership team]]></title>
11183. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/click-installed-on-state-home-builders-leadership-team]]></link>
11184.  
11185. <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11186. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11187. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/click-installed-on-state-home-builders-leadership-team</guid>
11188. <description><![CDATA[Click installed on state home builders leadership team
11189.  
11190. Edmond home builder Jeff Click was ins...]]></description>
11191. </item>
11193. <item>
11194. <title><![CDATA[President's Memo: Feb. 2012]]></title>
11195. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-feb-2012]]></link>
11196.  
11197. <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11198. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11199. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-feb-2012</guid>
11200. <description><![CDATA[Hello everyone from sunny Florida! I am excited about attending IBS and participating fully as yo...]]></description>
11201. </item>
11203. <item>
11204. <title><![CDATA[Enid woman state home builders top Associate of Year]]></title>
11205. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/enid-woman-state-home-builders-top-associate-of-year]]></link>
11206.  
11207. <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11208. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11209. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/enid-woman-state-home-builders-top-associate-of-year</guid>
11210. <description><![CDATA[ 
11211.  
11212.  
11213.  
11215. Casey Felix, assistant vice president and trust officer at Central National
11216.  
11217. ...]]></description>
11218. </item>
11220. <item>
11221. <title><![CDATA[Tulsan to head states home builders in 2012]]></title>
11222. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tulsan-to-head-states-home-builders-in-2012]]></link>
11223.  
11224. <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11225. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11226. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tulsan-to-head-states-home-builders-in-2012</guid>
11227. <description><![CDATA[Bob Jones addresses new state home builder president Brandon Perkins, center, with a cardboard...]]></description>
11228. </item>
11230. <item>
11231. <title><![CDATA[State honors Oklahoma's top home builder]]></title>
11232. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/state-honors-oklahomas-top-home-builder]]></link>
11233.  
11234. <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11235. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11236. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/state-honors-oklahomas-top-home-builder</guid>
11237. <description><![CDATA[Michael Herndon received the President's Award from Oklahoma State Home Builders Association e...]]></description>
11238. </item>
11240. <item>
11241. <title><![CDATA[New class upcoming on Feb 2]]></title>
11242. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-class-upcoming-on-feb-2]]></link>
11243.  
11244. <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11245. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Training]]></category>
11246. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-class-upcoming-on-feb-2</guid>
11247. <description><![CDATA[Stewart Abstract & Title is hosting a course that is approved for 3 elective hours.
11248.  
11249. The class...]]></description>
11250. </item>
11252. <item>
11253. <title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City, Tulsa named improving housing markets by NAHB]]></title>
11254. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-city-tulsa-named-improving-housing-markets-by-nahb]]></link>
11255.  
11256. <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11257. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11258. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oklahoma-city-tulsa-named-improving-housing-markets-by-nahb</guid>
11259. <description><![CDATA[Tulsa and Oklahoma City metro markets were added to the list of improving housing markets for Jan...]]></description>
11260. </item>
11262. <item>
11263. <title><![CDATA[Lawton hosts installation banquet]]></title>
11264. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/lawton-hosts-installation-banquet]]></link>
11265.  
11266. <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11267. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11268. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/lawton-hosts-installation-banquet</guid>
11269. <description><![CDATA[ Lawton Home Builders Association recently held its annual officer installation banquet, with...]]></description>
11270. </item>
11272. <item>
11273. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA awards tech center scholarships]]></title>
11274. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-awards-tech-center-scholarships]]></link>
11275.  
11276. <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11277. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
11278. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-awards-tech-center-scholarships</guid>
11279. <description><![CDATA[The Builders Association of South Central Oklahoma and the Oklahoma State Home Builders Associ...]]></description>
11280. </item>
11282. <item>
11283. <title><![CDATA[President's Memo: Jan. 2012]]></title>
11284. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-jan-2012]]></link>
11285.  
11286. <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11287. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
11288. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/presidents-memo-jan-2012</guid>
11289. <description><![CDATA[Since this is my last briefing, I spent a little time looking back at what I had written
11290.  
11292. M...]]></description>
11293. </item>
11295. <item>
11296. <title><![CDATA[Moore holds installation]]></title>
11297. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/moore-holds-installation]]></link>
11298.  
11299. <pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11300. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11301. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/moore-holds-installation</guid>
11302. <description><![CDATA[ Clinton Milum was installed as the new Moore Home Builders Association president Dec. 15, pi...]]></description>
11303. </item>
11305. <item>
11306. <title><![CDATA[Courses upcoming in January]]></title>
11307. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/courses-upcoming-in-january]]></link>
11308.  
11309. <pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11310. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News , Training]]></category>
11311. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/courses-upcoming-in-january</guid>
11312. <description><![CDATA[If you would like to get a jump start on your continuing education for 2012, we have three course...]]></description>
11313. </item>
11315. <item>
11316. <title><![CDATA[Sallisaw Home Builders Provide Christmas Gift of Warm Clothing]]></title>
11317. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/sallisaw-home-builders-provide-christmas-gift-of-warm-clothing]]></link>
11318.  
11319. <pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11320. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11321. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/sallisaw-home-builders-provide-christmas-gift-of-warm-clothing</guid>
11322. <description><![CDATA[ 
11323. Greater Sequoyah County Home Builders Association members Rachael Diffee, left, of Century 2...]]></description>
11324. </item>
11326. <item>
11327. <title><![CDATA[Aging in Place certification class coming up]]></title>
11328. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/aging-in-place-certification-class-coming-up]]></link>
11329.  
11330. <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11331. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News , Training]]></category>
11332. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/aging-in-place-certification-class-coming-up</guid>
11333. <description><![CDATA[By Jack Werner
11336. Jack Werner
11338. I will never forget coming home from the Vietnam W...]]></description>
11339. </item>
11341. <item>
11342. <title><![CDATA[Installation Banquet is Jan. 20, register now]]></title>
11343. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/installation-banquet-is-jan-20-register-now]]></link>
11344.  
11345. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11346. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11347. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/installation-banquet-is-jan-20-register-now</guid>
11348. <description><![CDATA[Our Installation Banquet is a little over a month away! It is time to make plans to join us as we...]]></description>
11349. </item>
11351. <item>
11352. <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas from OSHBA]]></title>
11353. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/merry-christmas-from-oshba]]></link>
11354.  
11355. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11356. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11357. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/merry-christmas-from-oshba</guid>
11358. <description><![CDATA[The officers and staff of the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association would like to wish each an...]]></description>
11359. </item>
11361. <item>
11362. <title><![CDATA[Shawnee Home Builders install new president]]></title>
11363. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/shawnee-home-builders-install-new-president]]></link>
11364.  
11365. <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11366. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11367. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/shawnee-home-builders-install-new-president</guid>
11368. <description><![CDATA[The Home Builders Association of Shawnee elected Richard Hand, right, as the organization's ne...]]></description>
11369. </item>
11371. <item>
11372. <title><![CDATA[Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) classes offered]]></title>
11373. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/certified-aging-in-place-specialist-caps-classes-offered]]></link>
11374.  
11375. <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11376. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11377. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/certified-aging-in-place-specialist-caps-classes-offered</guid>
11378. <description><![CDATA[Upcoming training opportunities from OSHBA:
11379.  
11380. Jan. 11, Marketing & Communication Strategies for...]]></description>
11381. </item>
11383. <item>
11384. <title><![CDATA[Tragedy strikes home building community]]></title>
11385. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tragedy-strikes-home-building-community]]></link>
11386.  
11387. <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11388. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
11389. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tragedy-strikes-home-building-community</guid>
11390. <description><![CDATA[You may have heard the news, but tragedy once again struck the home building profession. Please r...]]></description>
11391. </item>
11393. <item>
11394. <title><![CDATA[Enid home builders hold installation, honors]]></title>
11395. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/enid-home-builders-hold-installation-honors]]></link>
11396.  
11397. <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11398. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11399. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/enid-home-builders-hold-installation-honors</guid>
11400. <description><![CDATA[From left, Lyle Phillips, Eric Butts and Kelly Callant hold up toys each brought to benefit To...]]></description>
11401. </item>
11403. <item>
11404. <title><![CDATA[Home builders giving back to community amid their hard times]]></title>
11405. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/home-builders-giving-back-to-community-amid-their-hard-times]]></link>
11406.  
11407. <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11408. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11409. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/home-builders-giving-back-to-community-amid-their-hard-times</guid>
11410. <description><![CDATA[Courtesy: Linda Copeland/Sequoyah County Times The Sequoyah County Homebuilders Association is...]]></description>
11411. </item>
11413. <item>
11414. <title><![CDATA[Bartlesville honors Thrash]]></title>
11415. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/bartlesville-honors-thrash]]></link>
11416.  
11417. <pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11418. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
11419. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/bartlesville-honors-thrash</guid>
11420. <description><![CDATA[Bartlesville Home Builders Association recently honored Larry Thrash, left, with the President...]]></description>
11421. </item>
11423. <item>
11424. <title><![CDATA[Video: Why choose a certified builder]]></title>
11425. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/video-why-choose-a-certified-builder]]></link>
11426.  
11427. <pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11428. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Videos]]></category>
11429. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/video-why-choose-a-certified-builder</guid>
11430. <description><![CDATA[...]]></description>
11431. </item>
11433. <item>
11434. <title><![CDATA[Rogers County Home Builders hold event]]></title>
11435. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/rogers-county-home-builders-hold-event]]></link>
11436.  
11437. <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11438. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
11439. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/rogers-county-home-builders-hold-event</guid>
11440. <description><![CDATA[Rogers County Home Builders Association installed the 2012 board of directors Dec. 2 during th...]]></description>
11441. </item>
11443. <item>
11444. <title><![CDATA[Tony Foust: Why Builders Should Become Certified]]></title>
11445. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/tony-foust-why-builders-should-become-certified]]></link>
11446.  
11447. <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11448. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder]]></category>
11449. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/tony-foust-why-builders-should-become-certified</guid>
11450. <description><![CDATA[By Tony FoustChairman/Certified Builder committeeOklahoma State Home Builders AssociationMore than 2...]]></description>
11451. </item>
11453. <item>
11454. <title><![CDATA[Message from the President: December]]></title>
11455. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/message-from-the-president-december]]></link>
11456.  
11457. <pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11458. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
11459. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/message-from-the-president-december</guid>
11460. <description><![CDATA[Good Morning, (I say Good Morning because this is late getting out and most of you aren't reading...]]></description>
11461. </item>
11463. <item>
11464. <title><![CDATA[Video: Why I Became A Certified Builder]]></title>
11465. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/video-why-i-became-a-certified-builder]]></link>
11466.  
11467. <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11468. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Videos]]></category>
11469. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/video-why-i-became-a-certified-builder</guid>
11470. <description><![CDATA[...]]></description>
11471. </item>
11473. <item>
11474. <title><![CDATA[Perkins honored as Tulsa Builder of the Year]]></title>
11475. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/perkins-honored-as-tulsa-builder-of-the-year]]></link>
11476.  
11477. <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11478. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
11479. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/perkins-honored-as-tulsa-builder-of-the-year</guid>
11480. <description><![CDATA[From left at Friday night's installation banquet, 2012 President Bill Butts, Tulsa HBA CEO Pau...]]></description>
11481. </item>
11483. <item>
11484. <title><![CDATA[Video: About the OSHBA Certified Builder Program]]></title>
11485. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/video-about-the-oshba-certified-builder-program]]></link>
11486.  
11487. <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11488. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11489. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/video-about-the-oshba-certified-builder-program</guid>
11490. <description><![CDATA[...]]></description>
11491. </item>
11493. <item>
11494. <title><![CDATA[Musings about Tax Credits]]></title>
11495. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/musings-about-tax-credits]]></link>
11496.  
11497. <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11498. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11499. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/musings-about-tax-credits</guid>
11500. <description><![CDATA[Once again there was a story in the paper about tax credits. (See the November 21 issue of Journa...]]></description>
11501. </item>
11503. <item>
11504. <title><![CDATA[Video: Why build green?]]></title>
11505. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/video-why-build-green]]></link>
11506.  
11507. <pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11508. <category><![CDATA[ Green Building , Videos]]></category>
11509. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/video-why-build-green</guid>
11510. <description><![CDATA[...]]></description>
11511. </item>
11513. <item>
11514. <title><![CDATA[Jeff Click: Why I Sought My Certification]]></title>
11515. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/jeff-click-why-i-sought-my-certification]]></link>
11516.  
11517. <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11518. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11519. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/jeff-click-why-i-sought-my-certification</guid>
11520. <description><![CDATA[By Jeff Click
11521.  
11522. Vice President/Secretary
11523.  
11524. Oklahoma State Home Builders Association
11525.  
11526. Seeki...]]></description>
11527. </item>
11529. <item>
11530. <title><![CDATA[Video: Why should a builder become certified]]></title>
11531. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/video-why-should-a-builder-become-certified]]></link>
11532.  
11533. <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11534. <category><![CDATA[ Certified home builder , Videos]]></category>
11535. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/video-why-should-a-builder-become-certified</guid>
11536. <description><![CDATA[...]]></description>
11537. </item>
11539. <item>
11540. <title><![CDATA[Don't forget sporting clay event]]></title>
11541. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/dont-forget-sporting-clay-event]]></link>
11542.  
11543. <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11544. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11545. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/dont-forget-sporting-clay-event</guid>
11546. <description><![CDATA[We are 1 week away from our annual Sporting Clay Tournament! We need YOU to join us!
11547.  
11548. On the a...]]></description>
11549. </item>
11551. <item>
11552. <title><![CDATA[Hats off to Moore homebuilders -- doing good for others]]></title>
11553. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/hats-off-to-moore-homebuilders----doing-good-for-others]]></link>
11554.  
11555. <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11556. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11557. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/hats-off-to-moore-homebuilders----doing-good-for-others</guid>
11558. <description><![CDATA[Moore Association of Home Builders president Jessie Jennings, right, receives a Red Cross plaq...]]></description>
11559. </item>
11561. <item>
11562. <title><![CDATA[Certified Green Professional course is Nov. 9-10]]></title>
11563. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/certified-green-professional-course-is-nov-9-10]]></link>
11564.  
11565. <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11566. <category><![CDATA[ Green Building]]></category>
11567. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/certified-green-professional-course-is-nov-9-10</guid>
11568. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA will again be holding the Certified Green Professional course by NAHB on November 9-10. You...]]></description>
11569. </item>
11571. <item>
11572. <title><![CDATA[Message from the President: November]]></title>
11573. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/message-from-the-president-november]]></link>
11574.  
11575. <pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
11576. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11577. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/message-from-the-president-november</guid>
11578. <description><![CDATA[Good morning, I've really enjoyed reading recent newspaper articles that are positive for a chang...]]></description>
11579. </item>
11581. <item>
11582. <title><![CDATA[Without licensing, Oklahoma's top builders create their own standard of excellence]]></title>
11583. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/without-licensing-oklahomas-top-builders-create-their-own-standard-of-excellence]]></link>
11584.  
11585. <pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11586. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11587. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/without-licensing-oklahomas-top-builders-create-their-own-standard-of-excellence</guid>
11588. <description><![CDATA[By L. RAYBURN
11589.  
11591.  
11593. Carol Hartzog Communications
11595. As more than 2,500 individuals ...]]></description>
11596. </item>
11598. <item>
11599. <title><![CDATA[Our prayers are with Mike Means]]></title>
11600. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/our-prayers-are-with-mike-means]]></link>
11601.  
11602. <pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11603. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11604. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/our-prayers-are-with-mike-means</guid>
11605. <description><![CDATA[By Carol Hartzog, Carol Hartzog Communications
11606.  
11607. Our thoughts and prayers go out to OSHBA execu...]]></description>
11608. </item>
11610. <item>
11611. <title><![CDATA[Update on Fall Protection]]></title>
11612. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/update-on-fall-protection]]></link>
11613.  
11614. <pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11615. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11616. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/update-on-fall-protection</guid>
11617. <description><![CDATA[OSHA has recently rescinded the Interim Fall Protection Compliance Guidelines for Residential Con...]]></description>
11618. </item>
11620. <item>
11621. <title><![CDATA[Highlights of the Oklahoma Green Building Summit]]></title>
11622. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/highlights-of-the-oklahoma-green-building-summit]]></link>
11623.  
11624. <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11625. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11626. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/highlights-of-the-oklahoma-green-building-summit</guid>
11627. <description><![CDATA[Now that the Oklahoma Green Building Summit is behind us I wanted to thank each of you who attend...]]></description>
11628. </item>
11630. <item>
11631. <title><![CDATA[Message from the President: October]]></title>
11632. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/message-from-the-president-october]]></link>
11633.  
11634. <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11635. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11636. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/message-from-the-president-october</guid>
11637. <description><![CDATA[Good morning on this crisp Southern Oklahoma morning. Temperatures finally cooled but rain is sti...]]></description>
11638. </item>
11640. <item>
11641. <title><![CDATA[Joe in normal fashion, entertaining as much as informing]]></title>
11642. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/joe-in-normal-fashion-entertaining-as-much-as-informing]]></link>
11643.  
11644. <pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11645. <category><![CDATA[ Green Building , Home Builder News]]></category>
11646. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/joe-in-normal-fashion-entertaining-as-much-as-informing</guid>
11647. <description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Green Building Summit is in full swing today with the grandfatherof building science Jo...]]></description>
11648. </item>
11650. <item>
11651. <title><![CDATA[Sound federal plan needed for housing]]></title>
11652. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/sound-federal-plan-needed-for-housing]]></link>
11653.  
11654. <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11655. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11656. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/sound-federal-plan-needed-for-housing</guid>
11657. <description><![CDATA[By Mark Dale
11658.  
11659. As an awakened Congress begins to tackle this country's financial issues, there ...]]></description>
11660. </item>
11662. <item>
11663. <title><![CDATA[Building Green with OG&E]]></title>
11664. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/building-green-with-oge]]></link>
11665.  
11666. <pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11667. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11668. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/building-green-with-oge</guid>
11669. <description><![CDATA[By Steve Sullivan
11670.  
11671. For more than 20 years, energy experts at Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company...]]></description>
11672. </item>
11674. <item>
11675. <title><![CDATA[ONG rolls out rebate program]]></title>
11676. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/ong-rolls-out-rebate-program]]></link>
11677.  
11678. <pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11679. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11680. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/ong-rolls-out-rebate-program</guid>
11681. <description><![CDATA[By Pam Hall, ONG
11682.  
11683. Oklahoma Natural Gas is a title sponsor of this year's Oklahoma Green Buildi...]]></description>
11684. </item>
11686. <item>
11687. <title><![CDATA[New Realtor MLS features allow Realtors to sell green homes more easily]]></title>
11688. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-realtor-mls-features-allow-realtors-to-sell-green-homes-more-easily]]></link>
11689.  
11690. <pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11691. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Green Building , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11692. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-realtor-mls-features-allow-realtors-to-sell-green-homes-more-easily</guid>
11693. <description><![CDATA[Sarah Bytyqui, founder and
11694. managing broker of
11695. Verbode, Green Certified
11696. Realtor
11697.  
11698.  
11699.  
11700. ...]]></description>
11701. </item>
11703. <item>
11704. <title><![CDATA[Message from the President]]></title>
11705. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/message-from-the-president-63-63]]></link>
11706.  
11707. <pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11708. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11709. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/message-from-the-president-63-63</guid>
11710. <description><![CDATA[Michael Herndon, 2011
11711. OSHBA President
11712.  
11713. By Michael Herndon, 2011 OSHBA President
11714.  
11715. Good ...]]></description>
11716. </item>
11718. <item>
11719. <title><![CDATA[Time to come together]]></title>
11720. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/time-to-come-together]]></link>
11721.  
11722. <pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11723. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11724. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/time-to-come-together</guid>
11725. <description><![CDATA[Submitted by Kimmi Houston, Edmond, Houston Homes Inc.
11726.  
11728. Kimmi Houston, Houston Homes, Inc.
11729. ...]]></description>
11730. </item>
11732. <item>
11733. <title><![CDATA[Introducing the Build it Right workshop]]></title>
11734. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/introducing-the-build-it-right-workshop]]></link>
11735.  
11736. <pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11737. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11738. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/introducing-the-build-it-right-workshop</guid>
11739. <description><![CDATA[Would you like to know how to better prepare your home and family for future disasters? FEMA and ...]]></description>
11740. </item>
11742. <item>
11743. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA member partners with FEMA]]></title>
11744. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshba-member-partners-with-fema]]></link>
11745.  
11746. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11747. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News]]></category>
11748. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshba-member-partners-with-fema</guid>
11749. <description><![CDATA[Withstanding the winds: Norman home promotes higher safety standards
11750.  
11751. (via The Journal Record,...]]></description>
11752. </item>
11754. <item>
11755. <title><![CDATA[Energy conservation code changes just one of many reasons to attend Summit]]></title>
11756. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/energy-conservation-code-changes-just-one-of-many-reasons-to-attend-summit]]></link>
11757.  
11758. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11759. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11760. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/energy-conservation-code-changes-just-one-of-many-reasons-to-attend-summit</guid>
11761. <description><![CDATA[By Todd Booze
11762.  
11764. Todd Booze
11765.  
11766. Builders need to know about changes to the IRC Chapter 11 Ene...]]></description>
11767. </item>
11769. <item>
11770. <title><![CDATA[Speaking to the benefits of energy tax credit]]></title>
11771. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/speaking-to-the-benefits-of-energy-tax-credit]]></link>
11772.  
11773. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11774. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11775. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/speaking-to-the-benefits-of-energy-tax-credit</guid>
11776. <description><![CDATA[Mike Means
11777.  
11778. I recently spent a better part of a Wednesday morning presenting our industry's...]]></description>
11779. </item>
11781. <item>
11782. <title><![CDATA[OKC-area builder green home featured in July's Slice]]></title>
11783. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/okc-area-builder-green-home-featured-in-julys-slice]]></link>
11784.  
11785. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11786. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11787. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/okc-area-builder-green-home-featured-in-julys-slice</guid>
11788. <description><![CDATA[Mike Gilles, Savannah
11789. Homes
11790.  
11791. Jeff & Suzy Lytle's new home - built by Savannah Homes and M...]]></description>
11792. </item>
11794. <item>
11795. <title><![CDATA[Natural gas another component to building green]]></title>
11796. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/natural-gas-another-component-to-building-green]]></link>
11797.  
11798. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11799. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News]]></category>
11800. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/natural-gas-another-component-to-building-green</guid>
11801. <description><![CDATA[Jose Laboy,
11802. CenterPoint Energy
11803.  
11804. Guest submission by Jose Laboy, CenterPoint Energy
11805.  
11806.  ...]]></description>
11807. </item>
11809. <item>
11810. <title><![CDATA[Message from the President]]></title>
11811. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/message-from-the-president]]></link>
11812.  
11813. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11814. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11815. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/message-from-the-president</guid>
11816. <description><![CDATA[Michael Herndon,
11817. 2011 OSHBA Presiden
11818.  
11819. by Michael Herndon, 2011 OSHBA President
11820.  
11821. Weathe...]]></description>
11822. </item>
11824. <item>
11825. <title><![CDATA[We need your feedback: energy-efficient home construction tax credit questioned]]></title>
11826. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/we-need-your-feedback-energy-efficient-home-construction-tax-credit-questioned]]></link>
11827.  
11828. <pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11829. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11830. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/we-need-your-feedback-energy-efficient-home-construction-tax-credit-questioned</guid>
11831. <description><![CDATA[The Tulsa World ran a story in yesterday's edition that questions the merits of a state tax subsi...]]></description>
11832. </item>
11834. <item>
11835. <title><![CDATA[Consumers, builders and realtors can benefit from Oklahoma's Green Building Summit]]></title>
11836. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/consumers-builders-and-realtors-can-benefit-from-oklahomas-green-building-summit]]></link>
11837.  
11838. <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11839. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11840. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/consumers-builders-and-realtors-can-benefit-from-oklahomas-green-building-summit</guid>
11841. <description><![CDATA[Interested in learning more about green building? Whether you're a consumer, builder or realtor, ...]]></description>
11842. </item>
11844. <item>
11845. <title><![CDATA[Homebuilders across state log in]]></title>
11846. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/homebuilders-across-state-log-in]]></link>
11847.  
11848. <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11849. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11850. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/homebuilders-across-state-log-in</guid>
11851. <description><![CDATA['We are shifting gears'
11852.  
11853. The state homebuilder association's chief probably said it best recen...]]></description>
11854. </item>
11856. <item>
11857. <title><![CDATA[Green Summit kicks off with statewide code changes]]></title>
11858. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/green-summit-kicks-off-with-statewide-code-changes]]></link>
11859.  
11860. <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11861. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11862. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/green-summit-kicks-off-with-statewide-code-changes</guid>
11863. <description><![CDATA[Higher standards in energy efficiency mandated
11864.  
11866. CenterPoint Energy is one
11867. of this year's ...]]></description>
11868. </item>
11870. <item>
11871. <title><![CDATA[State Convention attracts more members]]></title>
11872. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/state-convention-attracts-more-members]]></link>
11873.  
11874. <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11875. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11876. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/state-convention-attracts-more-members</guid>
11877. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA past presidents
11878. Tom French, left, and Mike
11879. Gilles, right, visit with Kelly
11880. Parker,...]]></description>
11881. </item>
11883. <item>
11884. <title><![CDATA[Boomers seek to find ways to let seniors stay in their homes]]></title>
11885. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/boomers-seek-to-find-ways-to-let-seniors-stay-in-their-homes]]></link>
11886.  
11887. <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11888. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11889. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/boomers-seek-to-find-ways-to-let-seniors-stay-in-their-homes</guid>
11890. <description><![CDATA[Thanks to Dyrinda Tyson with Newsok for this piece!
11891.  
11892. 'Aging in Place' is a concept that allows...]]></description>
11893. </item>
11895. <item>
11896. <title><![CDATA[Builder Profile: Brenda Love, Elite Quality Homes]]></title>
11897. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builder-profile-brenda-love-elite-quality-homes]]></link>
11898.  
11899. <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11900. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11901. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builder-profile-brenda-love-elite-quality-homes</guid>
11902. <description><![CDATA[As published in Builders Magazine
11903.  
11904. by: Stacy Tetloff
11905.  
11906. Elite Quality Homes
11907.  
11908. Brenda Love p...]]></description>
11909. </item>
11911. <item>
11912. <title><![CDATA[The Green Thing]]></title>
11913. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-green-thing]]></link>
11914.  
11915. <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11916. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11917. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-green-thing</guid>
11918. <description><![CDATA[Once in a while I get one of those chain emails that are really quite cute. Well here is one that...]]></description>
11919. </item>
11921. <item>
11922. <title><![CDATA[Should Tornado Shelters be mandated?]]></title>
11923. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/should-tornado-shelters-be-mandated]]></link>
11924.  
11925. <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11926. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11927. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/should-tornado-shelters-be-mandated</guid><comments><![CDATA[https:/www.okhba.org/comment/47]]></comments>
11928. <description><![CDATA[A call to mandate tornado shelters has been on the horizon before. Now, it's blown through town a...]]></description>
11929. </item>
11931. <item>
11932. <title><![CDATA[Using Facebook for Business? Join us on 6/16!]]></title>
11933. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/using-facebook-for-business-join-us-on-616]]></link>
11934.  
11935. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11936. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11937. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/using-facebook-for-business-join-us-on-616</guid>
11938. <description><![CDATA[Are you utilizing Facebook or Linkedin to market your business? Have you wondered how to use thes...]]></description>
11939. </item>
11941. <item>
11942. <title><![CDATA[Home Ownership still important to Americans]]></title>
11943. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/home-ownership-still-important-to-americans]]></link>
11944.  
11945. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11946. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11947. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/home-ownership-still-important-to-americans</guid>
11948. <description><![CDATA[I had the opportunity today to listen to a webinar regarding a national poll done by two groups w...]]></description>
11949. </item>
11951. <item>
11952. <title><![CDATA[Mark your calendars for State Convention]]></title>
11953. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/mark-your-calendars-for-state-convention]]></link>
11954.  
11955. <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11956. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11957. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/mark-your-calendars-for-state-convention</guid>
11958. <description><![CDATA[Mike Means
11959.  
11960. Come cool off with us at the OSHBA Annual State Convention July 14 - 16, at the...]]></description>
11961. </item>
11963. <item>
11964. <title><![CDATA[The meaning of Home - 2 views]]></title>
11965. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-meaning-of-home---2-views]]></link>
11966.  
11967. <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11968. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers]]></category>
11969. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-meaning-of-home---2-views</guid>
11970. <description><![CDATA[Two items in my email inbox caught my eye today. They both dealt with the meaning of "home." I th...]]></description>
11971. </item>
11973. <item>
11974. <title><![CDATA[Impact Fee Legislation Signed]]></title>
11975. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/impact-fee-legislation-signed]]></link>
11976.  
11977. <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11978. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
11979. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/impact-fee-legislation-signed</guid><comments><![CDATA[https:/www.okhba.org/comment/41]]></comments>
11980. <description><![CDATA[Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed SB 708 into law recently. This legislation was regarding Imp...]]></description>
11981. </item>
11983. <item>
11984. <title><![CDATA[OSHBA's Member Rebate Program]]></title>
11985. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oshbas-member-rebate-program]]></link>
11986.  
11987. <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
11988. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
11989. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oshbas-member-rebate-program</guid>
11990. <description><![CDATA[Attention OSHBA members!
11991.  
11992. No one likes to leave money on the table. So, what would you think i...]]></description>
11993. </item>
11995. <item>
11996. <title><![CDATA[From the President: Increased Optimism]]></title>
11997. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/from-the-president-increased-optimism]]></link>
11998.  
11999. <pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12000. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
12001. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/from-the-president-increased-optimism</guid>
12002. <description><![CDATA[From OSHBA 2011 President Michael Herndon:
12003.  
12005. Michael Herndon, 2011
12006. OSHBA President
12007.  
12008. La...]]></description>
12009. </item>
12011. <item>
12012. <title><![CDATA[Focus on Long-Term Goals Has Paid off for Developer]]></title>
12013. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/focus-on-long-term-goals-has-paid-off-for-developer]]></link>
12014.  
12015. <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12016. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
12017. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/focus-on-long-term-goals-has-paid-off-for-developer</guid>
12018. <description><![CDATA[P.B. Odom III
12019.  
12020. As published in The Oklahoman, April 24, 2011
12021.  
12022. P.B. Odom III does not suf...]]></description>
12023. </item>
12025. <item>
12026. <title><![CDATA[Click Here for Home Design and Technology]]></title>
12027. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/click-here-for-home-design-and-technology]]></link>
12028.  
12029. <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12030. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
12031. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/click-here-for-home-design-and-technology</guid>
12032. <description><![CDATA[Jeff Click
12033.  
12034. As published in The Oklahoman, April 24, 2011
12035.  
12036. Jeff Click has always worked ...]]></description>
12037. </item>
12039. <item>
12040. <title><![CDATA[Green is as Green Builds]]></title>
12041. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/green-is-as-green-builds]]></link>
12042.  
12043. <pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12044. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
12045. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/green-is-as-green-builds</guid>
12046. <description><![CDATA[As published in The Oklahoman, April 24, 2011
12047.  
12048. It was the old-fashioned kind of green that got...]]></description>
12049. </item>
12051. <item>
12052. <title><![CDATA[Builder Back by Popular Demand]]></title>
12053. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/builder-back-by-popular-demand]]></link>
12054.  
12055. <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12056. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
12057. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/builder-back-by-popular-demand</guid>
12058. <description><![CDATA[Mark Dale
12059.  
12060. As published in The Oklahoman, April 24, 2011
12061.  
12062. Last year wasn't the first tim...]]></description>
12063. </item>
12065. <item>
12066. <title><![CDATA[Upcoming Educational Events]]></title>
12067. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/upcoming-educational-events]]></link>
12068.  
12069. <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12070. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
12071. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/upcoming-educational-events</guid>
12072. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA is offering the following to members:
12073.  
12074. Lead Based Paint Renovator Course
12075.  
12076. Duration : ...]]></description>
12077. </item>
12079. <item>
12080. <title><![CDATA[Developers bringing]]></title>
12081. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/developers-bringing]]></link>
12082.  
12083. <pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12084. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
12085. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/developers-bringing</guid>
12086. <description><![CDATA[A portion of the Main Street
12087. Business District.
12088.  
12089. As published in The Oklahoman, April 9, ...]]></description>
12090. </item>
12092. <item>
12093. <title><![CDATA[New Homes Benefit More Than Just Buyers and Builders]]></title>
12094. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-homes-benefit-more-than-just-buyers-and-builders]]></link>
12095.  
12096. <pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12097. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , State and Local News]]></category>
12098. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-homes-benefit-more-than-just-buyers-and-builders</guid>
12099. <description><![CDATA[The only people who benefit when a house is built are the family members who get to live there, a...]]></description>
12100. </item>
12102. <item>
12103. <title><![CDATA[Seeing green]]></title>
12104. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/seeing-green]]></link>
12105.  
12106. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12107. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News]]></category>
12108. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/seeing-green</guid>
12109. <description><![CDATA["Green" homeowner Jeff Lytle
12110.  
12111. Jeff Lytle sees the economic value and health benefits in the...]]></description>
12112. </item>
12114. <item>
12115. <title><![CDATA[Notes from the OSHBA president]]></title>
12116. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/notes-from-the-oshba-president]]></link>
12117.  
12118. <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12119. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
12120. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/notes-from-the-oshba-president</guid>
12121. <description><![CDATA[Michael Herndon
12122.  
12123. I want to share with you again two things to get the most out of your memb...]]></description>
12124. </item>
12126. <item>
12127. <title><![CDATA[In the news]]></title>
12128. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/in-the-news]]></link>
12129.  
12130. <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12131. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
12132. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/in-the-news</guid>
12133. <description><![CDATA[OSHBA members and associates have been making big news lately!
12134.  
12135. Builder Leader is Certified Gr...]]></description>
12136. </item>
12138. <item>
12139. <title><![CDATA[Home Creations wins National ENERGY STAR® Award]]></title>
12140. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/home-creations-wins-national-energy-starreg-award]]></link>
12141.  
12142. <pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12143. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
12144. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/home-creations-wins-national-energy-starreg-award</guid>
12145. <description><![CDATA[Congratulations Home Creations for being awarded the 2011 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the ...]]></description>
12146. </item>
12148. <item>
12149. <title><![CDATA[Buzz in the Air]]></title>
12150. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/buzz-in-the-air]]></link>
12151.  
12152. <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12153. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
12154. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/buzz-in-the-air</guid>
12155. <description><![CDATA[If you were in the COHBA building last Tuesday, you could feel the enthusiasm and vitality of the...]]></description>
12156. </item>
12158. <item>
12159. <title><![CDATA[Directors and Members visit State Capitol]]></title>
12160. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/directors-and-members-visit-state-capitol]]></link>
12161.  
12162. <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12163. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
12164. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/directors-and-members-visit-state-capitol</guid>
12165. <description><![CDATA[This past week Oklahoma State Home Builders Association Directors and Members visited the Oklahom...]]></description>
12166. </item>
12168. <item>
12169. <title><![CDATA[Certified Professional Builder Program Contest]]></title>
12170. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/certified-professional-builder-program-contest]]></link>
12171.  
12172. <pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12173. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
12174. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/certified-professional-builder-program-contest</guid>
12175. <description><![CDATA[We're holding a contest! Help us choose the logo that best represents the Oklahoma State Home Bui...]]></description>
12176. </item>
12178. <item>
12179. <title><![CDATA[Code Hearing drawing near]]></title>
12180. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/code-hearing-drawing-near]]></link>
12181.  
12182. <pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
12183. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
12184. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/code-hearing-drawing-near</guid>
12185. <description><![CDATA[Next week the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission will be holding a public hearing to discu...]]></description>
12186. </item>
12188. <item>
12189. <title><![CDATA[Oh legislation, we hardly knew you...]]></title>
12190. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/oh-legislation-we-hardly-knew-you]]></link>
12191.  
12192. <pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
12193. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
12194. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/oh-legislation-we-hardly-knew-you</guid>
12195. <description><![CDATA[Last Thursday was the first legislative deadline. This particular session there were 2255 bills i...]]></description>
12196. </item>
12198. <item>
12199. <title><![CDATA[Homeowners shouldn't have to install sprinklers]]></title>
12200. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/homeowners-shouldnt-have-to-install-sprinklers]]></link>
12201.  
12202. <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
12203. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
12204. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/homeowners-shouldnt-have-to-install-sprinklers</guid>
12205. <description><![CDATA[A study done by the University
12206. of Maryland found that
12207. hard-wired smoke
12208. alarms with a bat...]]></description>
12209. </item>
12211. <item>
12212. <title><![CDATA[Good-bye to a Friend]]></title>
12213. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/good-bye-to-a-friend]]></link>
12214.  
12215. <pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
12216. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
12217. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/good-bye-to-a-friend</guid>
12218. <description><![CDATA[These days I find myself at the Capitol quite often. In fact, just about every day the legislatur...]]></description>
12219. </item>
12221. <item>
12222. <title><![CDATA[First OSHBA president from southern OK installed this month]]></title>
12223. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/first-oshba-president-from-southern-ok-installed-this-month]]></link>
12224.  
12225. <pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
12226. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
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12228. <description><![CDATA[Thomas Herndon, left, and brother Michael are co-owners
12229. of Herndon Construction Inc. of King...]]></description>
12230. </item>
12232. <item>
12233. <title><![CDATA[New year, new officers]]></title>
12234. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/new-year-new-officers]]></link>
12235.  
12236. <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
12237. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
12238. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/new-year-new-officers</guid>
12239. <description><![CDATA['Builder of the Year' Curtis McCarty
12240. and 'Associate of the Year' Donna
12241. Cullins, both of No...]]></description>
12242. </item>
12244. <item>
12245. <title><![CDATA[Wise words for builders regarding appraisals]]></title>
12246. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/wise-words-for-builders-regarding-appraisals]]></link>
12247.  
12248. <pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
12249. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
12250. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/wise-words-for-builders-regarding-appraisals</guid>
12251. <description><![CDATA[I received the following from a past president of the National Association of Home Builders. I th...]]></description>
12252. </item>
12254. <item>
12255. <title><![CDATA[Shawnee likes its homebuilders]]></title>
12256. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/shawnee-likes-its-homebuilders]]></link>
12257.  
12258. <pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
12259. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
12260. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/shawnee-likes-its-homebuilders</guid>
12261. <description><![CDATA[This last week I saw an email from the Shawnee Economic Development Department. It blew me away. ...]]></description>
12262. </item>
12264. <item>
12265. <title><![CDATA[Making the Circuit]]></title>
12266. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/making-the-circuit]]></link>
12267.  
12268. <pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
12269. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
12270. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/making-the-circuit</guid>
12271. <description><![CDATA[This is one of my favorite times of the year. Now I know you are thinking of Christmas, with all ...]]></description>
12272. </item>
12274. <item>
12275. <title><![CDATA[MID Under fire]]></title>
12276. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/mid-under-fire]]></link>
12277.  
12278. <pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
12279. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News , State and Local News]]></category>
12280. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/mid-under-fire</guid>
12281. <description><![CDATA[Latest news - the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform has issued their report...]]></description>
12282. </item>
12284. <item>
12285. <title><![CDATA[NAHB: Voters Warn: Don't Mess with the Mortgage Interest Deduction]]></title>
12286. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/nahb-voters-warn-dont-mess-with-the-mortgage-interest-deduction]]></link>
12287.  
12288. <pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
12289. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News]]></category>
12290. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/nahb-voters-warn-dont-mess-with-the-mortgage-interest-deduction</guid>
12291. <description><![CDATA[NAHB: Voters Warn: Don't Mess with the Mortgage Interest Deduction.
12292. ...]]></description>
12293. </item>
12295. <item>
12296. <title><![CDATA[Elections over - back to work]]></title>
12297. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/elections-over---back-to-work]]></link>
12298.  
12299. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
12300. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
12301. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/elections-over---back-to-work</guid>
12302. <description><![CDATA[Well, the elections are finally over. Thank goodness no more robo-calls. Did your candidates win?...]]></description>
12303. </item>
12305. <item>
12306. <title><![CDATA[Election Picks and Predictions]]></title>
12307. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/election-picks-and-predictions]]></link>
12308.  
12309. <pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12310. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
12311. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/election-picks-and-predictions</guid>
12312. <description><![CDATA[Ok folks, election is Tuesday, November 2. Are you ready? We last discussed the State Questions, ...]]></description>
12313. </item>
12315. <item>
12316. <title><![CDATA[State Questions - what to vote?]]></title>
12317. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/state-questions---what-to-vote]]></link>
12318.  
12319. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12320. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
12321. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/state-questions---what-to-vote</guid>
12322. <description><![CDATA[I have been getting a lot of questions lately about all the state questions that will be on the b...]]></description>
12323. </item>
12325. <item>
12326. <title><![CDATA[State Residential Building Code]]></title>
12327. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/state-residential-building-code]]></link>
12328.  
12329. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12330. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
12331. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/state-residential-building-code</guid><comments><![CDATA[https:/www.okhba.org/comment/2]]></comments>
12332. <description><![CDATA[Hopefully by now you are aware that the State of Oklahoma is developing the first ever statewide ...]]></description>
12333. </item>
12335. <item>
12336. <title><![CDATA[Legislative update: state newspapers provide information on OSHBA progress]]></title>
12337. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-state-newspapers-provide-information-on-oshba-progress]]></link>
12338.  
12339. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12340. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
12341. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/legislative-update-state-newspapers-provide-information-on-oshba-progress</guid>
12342. <description><![CDATA[Homebuilders' efforts will pay off for Oklahoma consumers
12343.  
12344. BY TOM FRENCH
12345.  
12346. Published: August...]]></description>
12347. </item>
12349. <item>
12350. <title><![CDATA[The guru of social media in homebuilding tells how]]></title>
12351. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/the-guru-of-social-media-in-homebuilding-tells-how]]></link>
12352.  
12353. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12354. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
12355. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/the-guru-of-social-media-in-homebuilding-tells-how</guid>
12356. <description><![CDATA[Homebuilder's advice on social media: 'Be yourself, but yourself without a megaphone.'
12357.  
12358. Centra...]]></description>
12359. </item>
12361. <item>
12362. <title><![CDATA[Parade of Homes seeks iPhone app for this years event]]></title>
12363. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/parade-of-homes-seeks-iphone-app-for-this-years-event]]></link>
12364.  
12365. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12366. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
12367. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/parade-of-homes-seeks-iphone-app-for-this-years-event</guid>
12368. <description><![CDATA[By Brianna Bailey
12369.  
12370. Journal Record
12371.  
12372. September 9, 2010
12373.  
12374. OKLAHOMA CITY - During the 58th an...]]></description>
12375. </item>
12377. <item>
12378. <title><![CDATA[Roofer registration law protects homeowners]]></title>
12379. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/roofer-registration-law-protects-homeowners]]></link>
12380.  
12381. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12382. <category><![CDATA[ Home Builder News]]></category>
12383. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/roofer-registration-law-protects-homeowners</guid>
12384. <description><![CDATA[Consumers will reap rewards from state homebuilders' legislative efforts to tighten contractor re...]]></description>
12385. </item>
12387. <item>
12388. <title><![CDATA[Homebuyer: Reputation on line with 'Certified Builder']]></title>
12389. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/homebuyer-reputation-on-line-with-certified-builder]]></link>
12390.  
12391. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12392. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
12393. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/homebuyer-reputation-on-line-with-certified-builder</guid>
12394. <description><![CDATA[By Carol Hartzog
12395.  
12396. Special to Edmond Life & Leisure, Fall at Home edition
12397.  
12398. Terry Neese is a ...]]></description>
12399. </item>
12401. <item>
12402. <title><![CDATA[Federal housing law creating problem for Walters]]></title>
12403. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/federal-housing-law-creating-problem-for-walters]]></link>
12404.  
12405. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12406. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
12407. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/federal-housing-law-creating-problem-for-walters</guid>
12408. <description><![CDATA[(Walters)
12409.  
12410. As of last February, those who buy a newly-constructed house using a Federal Housin...]]></description>
12411. </item>
12413. <item>
12414. <title><![CDATA[Local media report focuses on bad appraisers making bad appraisals]]></title>
12415. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/local-media-report-focuses-on-bad-appraisers-making-bad-appraisals]]></link>
12416.  
12417. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12418. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
12419. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/local-media-report-focuses-on-bad-appraisers-making-bad-appraisals</guid>
12420. <description><![CDATA[Homebuyers, sellers find a way to strike deals and keep prices firm
12421.  
12422. Home sales dropped last m...]]></description>
12423. </item>
12425. <item>
12426. <title><![CDATA[Why should homebuilders use social media? Local expert tells you why.]]></title>
12427. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/why-should-homebuilders-use-social-media-local-expert-tells-you-why]]></link>
12428.  
12429. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12430. <category><![CDATA[ State and Local News]]></category>
12431. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/why-should-homebuilders-use-social-media-local-expert-tells-you-why</guid>
12432. <description><![CDATA[Q&A with Steve Shoemaker
12433.  
12434. Social media a useful tool for homebuilders.
12435.  
12436. Published: August 6...]]></description>
12437. </item>
12439. <item>
12440. <title><![CDATA[Turner addresses shift in buying habits; may benefit HVAC contractors]]></title>
12441. <link><![CDATA[https://www.okhba.org/turner-addresses-shift-in-buying-habits-may-benefit-hvac-contractors]]></link>
12442.  
12443. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
12444. <category><![CDATA[ Consumers , Home Builder News]]></category>
12445. <guid isPermaLink='false'>https://www.okhba.org/turner-addresses-shift-in-buying-habits-may-benefit-hvac-contractors</guid>
12446. <description><![CDATA[A Builder's Perspective
12447.  
12448. by Barb Checket-Hanks
12449.  
12450. Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration: T...]]></description>
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