HBAL Blog

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2026 Autumn Social

HBAL members gathered on Monday, September 14, for the Autumn Social at Salt Mine City Brewing Company. The evening included a brief business meeting where President-Elect Scott Schneider invited nominations for the HBAL Board of Directors. The rest of the night was...

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HBAL 75th anniversary logo with celebrating years text and dates 1951-2026.

Celebrating 75 Years

Charter Members Home Real Estate Hoppe, Inc. Ready Mixed Concrete Co. Reimers-Kaufman Concrete Products Co. 75-Year Members Green’s Furnace & Plumbing, Co., Inc. - 1951 Lincoln Electric System - 1951 Nebraska Title Company - 1951 70-Year Members Black Hills Energy...

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HBAL Member Spotlight: Travis Harrison

Name: Travis Harrison Company: Woods Bros. Realty Title/Occupation: REALTOR® Email: travis.harrison@woodsbros.com Phone: 308-641-2967 Tell us about your family. My wife, Shawna, and I have been married for 10 years and have three young kids. They keep us busy with...

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2026 Remodelers Council Golf Tournament

Proceeds from this event support the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation which supports community service projects focused on housing, provides scholarships for students pursuing a career related to the building industry and funds other industry related educational programs.

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Parade of Homes event featuring a modern house at sunset in autumn.

Making the Most of Your Membership: Parade of Homes

The Fall Parade of Homes Is More Than a Tour—It’s an Opportunity for HBAL Members The Fall Parade of Homes is just around the corner, and it’s more than a showcase of beautiful homes—it’s a chance for HBAL members to put their businesses in front of thousands of...

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The Value of Membership text with diamond icon and 2026 HBAL Membership Drive info.

2026 HBAL Membership Drive

Every Referral Is a Valuable Investment HBAL's greatest asset is our members and each new member represents another valuable investment in the future of our industry. Throughout the Membership Drive, recruiters will work to fill their virtual safes by inviting new...

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HBAL Member Spotlight: Chris Dieckmann

Name: Chris Dieckmann Company: Minuteman Press Lincoln Title/Occupation: President/Owner Email: ne202@minutemanpress.com What are you currently reading or listening to? Dream Like a Champion: Wins, Losses, and Leadership the Nebraska Volleyball Way What is your...

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Construction site with wooden framing for a new building under a cloudy sky.

HBAL & MOBA 2026 Legislative Session Recap

The 2026 legislative session brought forward several important policy issues impacting housing affordability, residential construction, workforce development, property rights, landlord-tenant law, zoning, building codes and economic development. Throughout the 109th...

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2026 HBAL Golf Tournament

Proceeds from this event support the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation which supports community service projects focused on housing, provides scholarships for students pursuing a career related to the building industry and funds other industry related educational programs.

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Clear glass cups with Hoppe Development logo on a table.

Hoppe Development Tour

The April 2026 Remodelers Council meeting was held at Hoppe Development. The Hoppe Family has been a part of HBAL since the beginning with Hoppe Lumber being one of it’s founding members. They recently purchased a million-dollar home off 84th Street and converted it...

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HBAL Member Spotlight: Kathy Vaughn

Name: Kathy Vaughn Company: Nebraska Title Company Title/Occupation: Construction Disbursement Manager Email: kvaughn@nebtitleco.com Phone: 402-323-3856 Tell us about your family. My husband, Rich, and I have been married just over a year. Between us, we have seven...

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