From the Executive Director's Desk

While 2020 is certainly playing out differently than any of us could've imagined, we at the MBA are grateful for the strength and solidarity of our membership who continues to transform and adapt to the world around us.

Despite battling rising lumber costs and delivery delays, low mortgage rates have been pushing prospective buyers from fence post to marketplace as new home sales have reached the highest levels since the Great Recession, and you all have been at the ready to serve these increased demands.

As we gear up for our first ever Virtual Parade of Homes, we look forward to connecting and engaging with potential home buyers to showcase the best in homebuilding through a whole new virtual platform.

We look forward to whatever 2020 has in store for us next, knowing that when we build together anything is possible.
DATES TO REMEMBER

AUGUST

11: Executive Board Meeting

14: Demlang B2B

15-Sept 7: Virtual Parade of Homes

18: Gscheidmeier B2B

19: Metzger B2B

21: Belman B2B

SEPTEMBER

1: Membership Committee Meeting

7: Office CLOSED for Labor Day
Connection
Connecting with our members and our communities.
Parade of Homes 2020
Virtual Parade of Homes
With current restrictions on public gatherings in both Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties, as well as the potential for negative publicity, site complications to manage traffic flow, and the overall health and safety of members, staff, and attendees, we will be changing the format to emphasize a “Virtual Parade Experience.”

Stay tuned for the new MBAParadeofHomes.com website launching later this week!

As a reminder to individual builders choosing to open their homes, compliance with visitor limits, social distancing, cleaning protocols, and Milwaukee’s new mask requirement is important for business. Current open house recommendations can be found HERE.
Connect with Customers
Reap the rewards of your MBA membership and submit your home to be the "Home of the Week" in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Real Estate section.

Simply provide some basic information about your model and requested feature date, and our team will make sure you get the exposure your new model deserves.
Newspaper
Nation Association of Home Builders Award Trophy
Let Your Star Shine - Enter the NAHB Awards Program
Are you or someone you know making a positive impact on the residential building industry? If so, now it the time to shine and set yourself apart in your building industry niche.

Categories closing August 31st:
  • Best in American LivingTM Awards
  • Best of 55+ Housing Awards
  • Multifamily Pillars of Industry Awards
Sherri - July-Aug20
Education
Learning more about the construction industry, each other, and business in general.
Real Estate Education Classes
We have a limited number of seats in the upcoming Real Estate Renewal Series, coming to you September 21-23. These sessions will be held at the MBA main offices from 8:30AM to 1PM, with courses one through four eligible for 4 DCQ credits per day for a total of 8 credits.

Please note: courses five and six are electives and therefore not eligible for DCQ credit at this time.
Q2 Housing Opportunity Index (HOI) Now Available
Despite low interest rate availability, a supply shortage coupled with rising home prices contributed to a decline in housing affordability in the second quarter of 2020, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI).
Housing Opportunity Index Graph
Advocacy
Speaking up and out on behalf of the home construction industry.
Monthly News Update
Review the biggest industry headlines and stay on top of what you need to know with the monthly newsletter from MBA and the NAHB.
Stay Informed with Voter Voice
Let your voice be heard when you sign up for WBA's Voter Voice! Keep up to date on various advocacy issues and use the automated system to seamlessly send messages to members in the state legislature.
Sponsor Corner
Nonn's Kitchen & Bath Flooring
As an essential business, dedicated to you and your clients, Nonn’s is open and running at full capacity!

During these unprecedented times, we’ve used the creativity and imagination we’re known for to find safe, yet inspiring ways, to work at full capacity! We’re offering private, in-showroom appointments and inspiring virtual consultations for you and your clients, we’re turning around bids as normal, delivering samples, getting products ordered, installing and more.