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Whether you are looking for a contractor or builder to help you with your next project, looking for a new home on our homes listing, researching green building, or simply looking to get a ticket to the Parade of Homes you will find it here! 

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New Lead Paint Rule Resources
Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults and children.

To protect against this risk,  EPA issued a rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices and other actions aimed at preventing lead poisoning. Under the rule, beginning April 22, 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.

Building, Buying & Owning a Home
Everything you need to know about buying, financing, building, maintaining or remodeling your home is right here. This section guides you through every stage of homeownership and helps you understand more about home building and the environmental and community growth issues facing our neighborhoods. Whether you’re a current or prospective home owner, or just interested in home building — there’s something for everyone.

Thinking about Remodeling? Start Here!
Sooner or later you may join the millions of people who remodel their homes each year!  Use these remodeling resources to help guide you through the project stages.


Checklist for Hiring a Builder or Remodeler
Do your homework before having work done on your home. Use these steps to help select a professional member of the Home & Building Association of Greater Grand Rapids for your next project.


Take The Home Maintenance Quiz!
Your home may be the biggest investment you will ever make. Taking good care of it with regular maintenance is necessary to maintain its value and ensure it will provide a comfortable, safe shelter for you and your family for a long time. Here is a home maintenance quiz that will test your maintenance knowledge.