Author Archives: Mike Means

These days I find myself at the Capitol quite often. In fact, just about every day the legislature is in session those of us working on bills will be there. Most of the time is spent trying to catch a Senator or Representative for a moment or two to sh...

I received the following from a past president of the National Association of Home Builders. I thought it very timely and pertinent as we enter the New Year. Read on, December 28, 2010 Dear Fellow Directors: For the past several years one o...

This last week I saw an email from the Shawnee Economic Development Department. It blew me away. Here are some folks that realize how important homebuilders are to their economy. I am taking the liberty of putting this part of the email in my blog, rea...

This is one of my favorite times of the year. Now I know you are thinking of Christmas, with all the festivities and parties and presents. Well, I am too. But another favorite is making the installation banquets of all the local associations. I can get...

Latest news - the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform has issued their report. This commission was charged with the responsiblity of coming up with a plan to reduce the deficit. Well, the plan is, quite frankly, alarming. While ...

NAHB: Voters Warn: Don't Mess with the Mortgage Interest Deduction.