Dallas Builders Association
Getting a building permit in the City of Dallas is an ordeal. That much has been well-documented since before the pandemic completely blew up the process and made securing a permit in the city nigh impossible. Despite outcry from builders, contractors, and inspectors, a solution has yet to be proffered. Though CandysDirt.com has gone on…
Six unique homes will be featured in this year’s Dallas Builders Association Parade of Homes, which benefits a nonprofit that builds custom, mortgage-free homes for combat-wounded U.S. military veterans. Addresses for the dwellings on parade will be emailed to ticketholders a few days prior to the May 7 event. They are in Briarwood, Midway Hollow,…
From Staff Reports The Dallas Builders Association has announced the winners of its 43rd Annual McSAM Awards, presented on April 9 in partnership with Hillwood Communities. The McSAM Awards are held each year to recognize “maximum creativity in sales and marketing.” More than 400 entries were received this year, and winners were named in 62 categories.…
Sit down with Katie Youngblood for a few minutes and there will be no question about her passion in life. It’s land. “I started my homebuilding career in finance at Gehan Homes and in my first few months, I sat in on a land meeting where new opportunities are brought to a committee for review,”…
In the wake of a pandemic, a costly 2021 winter storm, and a war in Ukraine, state and local officials say growth remains strong in Texas, but they’re concerned about the supply chain and potential construction setbacks. “If we can’t build homes, then the growth is going to stop,” said State Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano,…
