by Fred Hoppe | May 27, 2022 | Leadership Message
As we approach June and I’m looking out the window while writing this, I’m thinking of three things: 1) rain and I hope the drought is broken; 2) Give to Lincoln Day; and 3) Memorial Day. Most of you know I do most of my building from my desk. My start in the housing...
by Fred Hoppe | May 27, 2022 | Leadership Message
April is the cruelest month they say and the April wind has been cruel. But not only the weather. Home building has plenty of wind in our face: no truly affordable lots; rising prices for everything (labor and materials); rising interest rates. But thankfully no rain...
by Fred Hoppe | April 1, 2022 | Leadership Message
Hey members! It is a great time to be a Home Builder, and we have 31 houses in our Parade of Homes to show off what we do. Hopefully the Feds won’t raise rates enough to hamper the market. It seems like there is a lot of activity to create lots going on in Lincoln....
by Fred Hoppe | March 1, 2022 | Leadership Message
Dear Members, I’m proud to be President of the HBAL this year. My family started in the housing business in Lincoln in the early 1900’s by starting a lumberyard and supplying lumber for the outward growth of the City. As an adjunct, my dad got into development...
