The Home Builders Association of Lake County was chartered in 1973. We are affiliated with the Florida Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders.  The mission of the Home Builders Association of Lake County is to use its unified strength and resources to ensure the highest possible standards of quality, integrity and professionalism within the building industry while monitoring government to ensure the preservation of the American Dream of owning a home.

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HBA OFFICE LOCATION:
1100 N. Joanna Avenue
Tavares FL 32778
Hrs.: Mon. - Fri.
8 AM - Noon; 1 PM - 4 PM

MAY IS NATIONAL REMODELERS MONTH. PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR HOME - ALWAYS HIRE A PROFESSIONAL FOR YOUR HOME REMODELING.

YES, IT IS A GOOD TIME TO BUY A NEW HOME:
• The newly enacted stimulus law contains an $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit good through November 2009.
• The 2009 first-time home buyer tax credit does not have to be repaid unless the home is sold within three years.
• The $8,000 tax credit may be used toward downpayment and closing costs on FHA-insured mortgages.
• Mortgage interest rates are at the lowest level in decades.
• Available inventory is probably the best it will ever be, providing buyers with a great choice of homes.
• Home are more affordable than ever.
• Many builders have inventory that is “move-in ready,” and they may offer upgrades or other incentives to seal the deal.
• As a long-term investment, homeownership remains a solid investment for individual households, with a track record that can compete with any other purchase in terms of its real benefits.

Scroll down to see beautiful homes on our 2009 LAKE-SUMTER PARADE OF HOMES Website


Jim Bible, Showcase Homes, 2008 Builder of the Year
Mike Torres, Sherwin Williams - 2008 Associate of the Year
Karen Schroeder, Solid Image - Spike of the Year 2008



UGLY BUSINESS – CONSUMERS BEWARE
“…unlicensed contractors can underbid licensed contractors, stealing jobs. What many consumers don’t know is that the reason they can underbid could be because they’re not paying state-required worker’s compensation or liability insurance. In addition, they may not be able to pass the background check, meet training and experience requirements, and can’t meet financial requirements. Ultimately, the consumer can end up paying dearly when he thought he was saving a buck or two.”
Charles W. Drago, Secretary
Department of Business and Professional Regulation

IMPORTANT CONSUMER ALERT: Protect yourself from unlicensed contractor activities. An occupational license is NOT a license to perform contracting work. A Handyman is not a licensed contractor and CANNOT obtain permits. ALWAYS check with your local building department. Make sure that your contractor has a license from Lake or Sumter County Building Divisions or the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. It is AGAINST THE LAW to hire unlicensed contractors and stiff penalties could apply.

2009 CORPORATE SPONSORS: Progress Energy & Colonial Bank.