Thank you for visiting the Home Builders Association!

Whether you're in the market for a new home, considering a renovation, or simply interested in learning more about the industry, you're in the right place! For nearly 60 years, the association has prided itself on being the definitive resource on housing for Central Arkansas. This site helps bring the excitement of residential construction closer to you.

As a consumer, the HBA provides you a wealth of resources including:

• GREEN BUILT® Arkansas
• Tips on Building or Renovating your home
• Tips on Choosing the Right Contractor
• Timely Information
• Directory of Builders and Suppliers
• Additional Consumer Resources and Links
• HBA-GLR University of Housing Designation Holders

Please take your time exploring this site. If there's something you'd like more information on, please contact us here.

GREEN BUILT® Arkansas

Established in 2008, GREEN BUILT® Arkansas is the first HBA-sponsored, comprehensive green building program in the state. Founded on the principal of sustainability, our green initiative enables builders to construct highly energy efficient homes with ultra-low environmental impact. Each green home is independently tested and certified so that you know it meets a rigorous standard. 

Tips on Choosing the Right Contractor:

Did you know that consumers spend more time researching the purchase of an automobile than they do a contractor for their new home or renovation? If you're reading this, then chances are you're not one of them. Thankfully, you know this is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make and want to prepare accordingly…and we're here to help! Click on the items below for tips on Choosing the Right Contractor for you and family.

• Tips from the HBA of Greater Little Rock
• Tips from the Federal Trade Commission
• Tips from NAHB's Remodeler's Council

Tips on Building or Renovating Your Home:

Once you've chosen the right contractor for you, now it's time to put pen to paper. Some things you'll want to consider right away - home size, location, price point, and whether to go green. If you're remodeling, how extensive are your plans? Simply a kitchen and bathroom or the entire interior and exterior of the home? Below are a few tools to guide you through this process:

• Advantages of Building a New Home
• NAHB Guide on Home Remodeling
• Maximize Return on Your Remodeling Projects
• Renovate Right: A Consumer Guide to Lead Paint and Remodeling
• Eight Tips for a Headache-Free Closing Day
• Green Building Fact Sheet
• Green Building Home Owner Brochure

Timely Information:

• Why Use a Lead-Safe Certified Contractor?
  
• Benefits of Home Ownership: Opportunity Knocks
• Tips on Making Your Home More Energy Efficient

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