KY3's Abby Wuellner broadcast live from the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Saturday morning for the debut of the station's Saturday Ozarks Today show. It is the site of the HBA Home Remodeling Expo, continuing Saturday and Sunday at the Fairgrounds E*Plex. Four segments were broadcast live during the one-hour show.
The Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield, Missouri has published its 2008-2009 Membership Directories. Southern Materials Company is the official directory distribution sponsor and copies can be picked up at their showroom on Highway 65 Division in Springfield.
The Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield, Missouri announces its 54th annual Parade of Homes. The 2008 Parade features 27 homes, located throughout the Ozarks, ranging in price from $147,900 to $950,000. Builder interviews, walkthroughs and video tours on demand are available at SpringfieldHBA.com
In uncertain economic times, people are turning to what they know. And what they know is their home. Home improvement and remodeling projects are all the rage and the HBA Home Remodeling Expo offers attendees a record number of exhibits in 2008.
KY3's Linda Russell reports that the nationwide slowdown in construction has led to job losses. Locally, construction is faring better, but we are not immune to the effects of national economic trends.
With the nation in a financial crisis, based largely on a lack of liquidity, local banks in southwest Missouri still have money to lend to borrowers with good credit. Features HBA member Frank Hilton (Citizens National Bank).
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