Who will be the next high team winner? Will it be the Brickyard again? Don't miss out on all the fun! Register your team or sponsorship today! 

$250 Team Sponsor includes:  3 Games of Bowling with Shoe Rental, 1 Pizza, 1 Pitcher of Beer,  Soft Drinks.  Recognized as a team sponsor with signage on each lane table, and on social media. (limit 20)

$1000 10 Pin Sponsor includes 1 team for the tournament, sign with logo at the event, signage on each lane table, recognition during announcements, logo with link on on the SLHBA website, Family Night Bowling Tournament, on social media & email. (limit 1)

$750 Anchor Sponsor Don't want a team and just want to mingle with our group?  Set up a table to speak with all event participants.  Includes sign with logo at the event, signage on each lane table, recognition during announcements, logo with link on on the SLHBA website, Family Night Bowling Tournament, on social media & email. (limit 1) 

$400 Curve Bar Sponsor recognized as the beverage sponsor with signage on each lane table, recognition during announcements, on social media, website, & email.  (limit 1) 

$400 Brooklyn Sponsor recognized as the pizza sponsor with signage at each lane, during announcements, on social media, website, & email.  (limit 1)

$100 Gutter Ball Sponsor (or in kind door prize donation ) recognized with signage on each lane table.  

LHBA Spring Meetings & Legislative Day

Are you ready to build stronger connections and take your involvement with the Southeastern Louisiana Home Builders Association to new heights? Well, grab your hard hat because the LHBA Spring Board of Directors & Committee Meetings are just around the corner, happening in Baton Rouge on April 28-29! This is a fantastic opportunity to see how the LHBA operates and to discover how you can lay the foundation for your contribution to our goals. Let’s come together, collaborate, and construct a thriving community that benefits us all! Don't miss out on this chance to join the conversation and help us build a brighter future—your involvement is the key to unlocking endless possibilities!

Register to attend here

LHBA Legislative Day & Legislative Crawfish Boil

April 29

11:30 Legislative Briefing Lunch

2:30 pm Lobbying Efforts at the Capitol

5:30 pm Legislative Crawfish Boil

Join us for a unique and exciting opportunity to connect with Louisiana State Legislators alongside members of the Louisiana Home Builders Association. As we gather in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, enjoy delicious local crawfish and refreshing drinks while fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among all attendees. This event is a wonderful chance for valuable discussions about industry interests, benefiting both builders and legislators alike. We warmly invite all members to participate, ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and included. With LHBA's commitment to integrity and support, you can count on a fantastic time filled with engaging conversations and the spirit of collaboration!

Purchase Tickets here.

As individual builders and suppliers, we tirelessly lay the groundwork for our communities, yet we face numerous challenges posed by an intricate web of regulations, taxes, and moratoriums that jeopardize our livelihoods. This is where the Louisiana Home Builders Association (LHBA) plays a crucial role, advocating for our interests and supporting candidates who align with our industry through our Political Action Committee (PAC). 

However, the true power of LHBA lies in the unity of its members; without the active involvement of all 4,500+ members, our collective voice risks becoming lost amidst the legislative noise. We encourage each of you to engage in "Advancing the Cause," standing shoulder to shoulder with our committed leadership as we work to safeguard the integrity of our industry. Together, we can navigate any storm—because united we stand, and divided we may find ourselves in a precarious position. Let’s collaborate to forge a future where our voices resonate louder than any regulation, and join us in this vital mission to shape the future of homebuilding in our region.

Fueled by solid demand, single-family construction moved higher in December despite several headwinds facing the industry, including high mortgage rates, elevated financing costs for builders and a lack of buildable lots. 

Overall housing startsincreased 15.8% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.50 million units, according to a report from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau. This is the highest rate since February 2024. 

The December reading of 1.50 million starts is the number of housing units builders would begin if development kept this pace for the next 12 months. Within this overall number, single-family starts increased 3.3% to a 1.05 million seasonally adjusted annual rate. The multifamily sector, which includes apartment buildings and condos, increased 61.5% to a 449,000 pace.

Total housing starts for 2024 were 1.36 million, a 3.9% decline from the 1.42 million total from 2023. Single-family starts in 2024 totaled 1.01 million, up 6.5% from the previous year. Multifamily starts ended the year down 25% from 2023. 

Looking at regional housing starts data for 2024, combined single-family and multifamily starts were 9.1% higher in the Northeast, 0.1% lower in the Midwest, 5.2% lower in the South and 7.7% lower in the West. 

The number of single-family homes under construction was down 5.3% from a year ago, at 641,000 homes. The number of apartments under construction was down 21% from a year ago, at 790,000. The count of apartments under construction peaked in July 2023 at 1.02 million and has been trending lower since that time. 

Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan., issued the following statement after President Trump issued an executive order on housing relief: 

“NAHB commends President Trump for acting on day one to make housing a national priority by issuing an executive order that seeks to lower the cost and increase the supply of housing. President Trump understands that America is facing a housing affordability crisis and the only way out of this crisis is to remove barriers like unnecessary and costly regulations that are raising housing costs and preventing builders from building more attainable, affordable housing.  

"NAHB has released a 10-point housing plan to remove the impediments to increasing the nation’s housing supply and we look forward to working with the Trump administration and Congress to enact sound policies that will allow builders to boost housing production and affordability.” 

Remodeling Market Sentiment Improves in Q4 of 2024

The NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 68 for the fourth quarter of 2024, up five points compared to the previous quarter. 

Remodelers are more optimistic about the market than they were earlier in 2024, corroborated by NAHB’s recent analysis of home improvement loan applications. Demand in many parts of the country was stronger than usual for the fall season, especially demand for larger 

projects, with leads coming in after the uncertainty about the November elections was removed. Not only did the current conditions index for $50,000-plus projects show the greatest increase during the quarter, but the share of remodelers doing whole house remodeling reached a record high of 62%. An index number above 50 indicates a higher proportion of respondents view conditions as good rather than poor.