Sheila Collins Shares the Truth About Granite & Radon

This week on the HBA Home Helper Podcast for consumers:

• Federalhousingtaxcredit.com can help you find out how to receive the new $7,500 tax credit for new home buyers.
• FREE consumer news & podcasts are available now at SpringfieldHBA.com
• Sam Bradley selected to build 2009 St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital Dream Home in Lions Gate Subdivision
• HBA Home Remodeling Expo will be at the E*Plex October 17-19
• Sheila Collins (Springfield Granite Plus) gives the full story on granite and radon

Shannon & Jana Lee Preview New Styles & Colors

• Governor Blunt signs Energy Star tax holiday into law
• FREE subscriptions to HBA Consumer News now available
• 1/8-cent transportation sales tax up for renewal August 5
• Shannon and Jana Lee (Rock Solid Construction) preview new styles & colors.
  

Mike Burnell on protecting your home from weather damage

Learn how to use index cards to plan your custom home ... Online video shows how to easily repair drywall holes ... KY3's 'Going Greene' features HBA expertise ... Subscribe to HBA Consumer News E-mail ... Mike Burnell, with Rich & Cartmill Insurance in Ozark, offers guidance on how to make sure your homeowners' insurance protects you against the kind of weather damage many have recently encountered in the Ozarks.

Aaron Wahlquist on Consumer Features of the NEW SpringfieldHBA.com

JustAdHumor's Aaron Wahlquist highlights the features and content available for consumers on the NEW SpringfieldHBA.com ... The 2008 HBA Parade of Homes is previewed ... Information on how you can win the 2008 St. Jude Dream Home ... HBA Helping Your Home Tips.

Welcome to the HBA Home Helper Podcast

On the HBA Home Helper Podcast, HBA of Greater Springfield Executive Officer Matt Morrow shares helpful tips and pointers from industry professionals on everything from minor home improvement projects to buying or selling a home to building a custom home of your dreams.