HBAL Blog
2025 Family Night
HBAL Members and their families enjoyed an evening at Pearson's Pumpkin Place thanks to the generosity of our sponsors! Family Night Sponsors Home Real Estate Window Option Specialists Woods Bros. Realty Cornhusker Bank Edward’s Stone Lincoln Federal Savings Bank...
2025 Autumn Social
HBAL members gathered on Tuesday, September 16, for the Autumn Social on The Rooftop at Bierhaus Maisschäler. The evening included a brief business meeting where President-Elect Dan Loeck invited nominations for the HBAL Board of Directors. The rest of the night was...
Making the Most of Your Membership: Recruit a New Member
The strength of HBAL lies in the commitment and engagement of its members. Each member enhances the vitality of our Association, broadens our collective influence and ensures a stronger future for the housing industry in our community. When you take part in the...
September 2025 Remodelers Council Chairperson’s Message
Thank you to everyone who made it out to this year’s Remodelers Council golf tournament supporting HBAL's scholarship fund. Through your support and generosity, HBAL continues to provide the next generation of skilled workers with scholarships to further their...
September 2025 HBAL President’s Message
Building Nebraska’s Future: Housing at the Heart of Statewide Growth Housing is more than shelter, it’s the foundation for workforce growth, community vitality and economic prosperity. At this year’s Governor’s Summit, I attended a presentation titled "6 Regions, 1...
August 2025 Remodelers Council Chairperson’s Message
It’s hard to believe we are more than halfway through the year. Hopefully, your summer has been productive with work, but you have still found time to enjoy friends, family and the humid Nebraska days. The Remodelers Council is gearing up for an eventful fall, with...
August 2025 HBAL President’s Message
How do you define success? I recently attended a leadership roundtable with other business development managers, and one simple yet powerful question was posed: “How do you define success?” It gave me pause, not because I didn’t have an answer, but because the answer...
HBAL Member Spotlight: Jason Firestone
Name: Jason Firestone Company: Union Bank and Trust Title/Occupation: Vice President/ Department Manager, Residential Real Estate and Construction Email: jason.firestone@ubt.com Phone: 402-323-1052 Tell us about your family. My wife Christy and I will be married 29...
2025 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.
Making the Most of Your Membership: Attend HBAL 101
So, you’ve joined HBAL—now what? Whether you’re a brand-new member or just need a refresher, HBAL 101 is your go-to crash course in how to make your membership work for you. This informal but information-packed session is designed to introduce you to the people,...
HBAL Member Spotlight: Zach Bloebaum
Name: Zach Bloebaum Company: Lincoln Glass, Inc. Title/Occupation: Project & Service Manager Email: zbloebaum@lincolnglass.net Phone: 402-475-6785 Tell us about your family: My wife’s name is Jackie, and we celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary this past May. We...
Making the Most of Your Membership: Promote your business in the Parade of Homes
The Parade of Homes is one of HBAL’s most visible and effective ways to connect with homebuyers. Whether you showcase a home or advertise in the guidebook, your business gains premium exposure to an engaged audience actively seeking housing solutions. Showcase Your...