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Data & Analytics August 6, 2026

Virginia new home permitting rises in second quarter, led by multifamily growth

Virginia localities issued permits for 11,137 new homes during the second quarter of 2026, driven largely by a rebound in multifamily construction, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data…

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Photos August 11, 2026

Photos: HBAV Stay the Course Invitational 2026
Advocacy August 5, 2026

2026 Opportunity Zone Redesignation
Advocacy August 5, 2026

Virginia Housing Update: 2027 QAP & Private Bond Activity Capacity
Advocacy August 5, 2026

Update: 2024 Virginia Building Code Development Cycle
Membership June 28, 2026

Isle of Wight’s South Harbor named Community of the Year as HBAV celebrates Virginia’s housing leaders and projects

Plus: Eastwood Homes named Builder of the Year, Costen Floors’ Brooke Selden honored as Woman of the Year, Andrew Painter named Associate of the Year — and many…

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Advocacy August 5, 2026

Could Rent Control Be Coming to Virginia?

Virginia Housing Commission Releases Cautionary Report Rising rents, worsening affordability, and concerns about tenant displacement have fueled a…
Membership July 22, 2026

Community service and family ground the 2026 HBAV Woman of the Year

'How can I help' mantra, supportive Costen Floors leadership provide foundation for Brooke Selden's statewide impact.
Membership June 30, 2026

Built for What’s Next: HBAV Launches Redesigned Website for Virginia’s Home Building Community

A digital platform for a statewide association shouldn’t just house information – it should actively serve the members…
Photos June 30, 2026

Photos: HBAV Annual Conference 2026

The Home Builders Association of Virginia welcomed members, sponsors, and friends from across the Commonwealth to the Marriott…
Advocacy June 26, 2026

DEQ Announces New Policy to Streamline Permit Reviews

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently announced that it will no longer process incomplete or technically…
Advocacy April 30, 2026

2026 General Assembly Adjourns (Part 2): What HBAV Helped Defeat

The 2026 General Assembly adjourned sine die on March 14, concluding a 60-day session during which lawmakers considered…

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