HBA of Raleigh-Wake County

The 2026 Triangle Parade of Homes returns this fall. Tour the Triangle’s most beautiful homes, discover the latest in design and craftsmanship and explore the work of the region’s leading builders. 📆 October 3-4, 9-11 & 16-18, 2026 Mark your calendars and start dreaming. 🏡 @homesbydickerson #triangleparade #triangleparadeofhomes #paradeofhomes #ncbuilders

Join the Special Events Committee for Trivia! We’ll be playing general knowledge trivia at Sneaky Penguin, with host Peter Cullen. Tickets are $25 each and include 2 drinks. Form a team of 2-4, or sign up on your own and we’ll pair you up when you get there! (Make sure you buy a ticket for each person on your team). Register at the link in our bio!

Registration is now open for the 2026 Operation: Coming Home Annual Sporting Clays Tournament. 🇺🇸🎖️ Join us on Friday, April 17 at Drake Landing in Fuquay-Varina for a great day of sporting clays, networking, and supporting a meaningful cause. Proceeds benefit Operation: Coming Home, helping provide custom homes for wounded veterans across North Carolina. Teams are limited to 40 total, so secure your spot early at the link in our bio! Or visit https://form.jotform.com/260014090253140 📍 Drake Landing 📅 April 17, 2026 🕗 Registration opens at 8:00 AM

⛳ The Spring Golf Tournament is officially SOLD OUT! All teams and hole sponsorships have been secured. Members can reach out to Rachel Hamm for additional sponsorship opportunities. 📅 May 11 📍 MacGregor Downs Country Club We’re looking forward to an incredible day on the course!🎉 #HBAWake #springgolftournament

Looking to make an impact on the next generation of the construction workforce? Join the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County for the Spring Mock Interviewing Event at Vernon Malone College & Career Academy. This event connects industry professionals with students preparing to enter careers in construction and the building trades. 📅 April 1, 2026 ⏰ 7:30 AM – 10:15 AM Your time and insight can help students gain confidence, practice interviewing skills, and learn more about opportunities within our industry. Sign up at the link in our bio!

🌟 Member Spotlight: Smith Goracke Smith Goracke, President of the Home Builders Association of Raleigh–Wake County Student Chapter, shares how HBA has helped him build connections, learn from industry leaders, and strengthen his passion for the future of homebuilding and development. We’re proud to support the next generation of industry professionals! #HBAWake #MemberSpotlight #FutureOfHomebuilding #BuildingTheFuture

Throwing it back to last week’s Boots, BBQ & Brine 🤠🔥 We had a great time celebrating the builders who help shape our industry. Thank you to everyone who joined us for Builder Appreciation Night, and to the sponsors who helped make the evening possible. #HBAWake #BuilderAppreciationNight #BootsBBQBrine

⏰ Final Reminder: 2026 HBA Family Scholarship This is the last call to apply for the $1,000 HBA Family Scholarship sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. This scholarship recognizes students who show leadership, involvement, and commitment to their school or community — not just academic rank. Eligibility: ✔ Child or grandchild of an active HBA of Raleigh-Wake County member ✔ Graduating high school senior ✔ Planning to attend a college, university, or trade school in Fall 2026 📅 Deadline: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 If you have a student in your family who should be considered, now is the time. Make sure all required materials are submitted before the deadline. 👉 Application details available at the link in our bio!

Put your knowledge to the test at HBA Trivia Night! 🧠 Join us April 13 at 5 PM at Sneaky Penguin for a fun night of trivia, networking, and friendly competition with fellow HBA members. Form a team of 2-4, or join a team when you get there! 🎟 $25 per ticket (includes 2 drinks) ✅ April 13, 5pm 🐧 @sneakypenguinbrewing | 7749 Six Forks Rd Register at the link in our bio!

🏡 The 2026 Triangle Parade of Homes Call for Entries is officially open! Builders, now is the time to showcase your best work in the Triangle’s premier new home tour. Thousands of homebuyers, agents, and industry professionals look forward to the Parade each year as a chance to explore the latest in design, craftsmanship, and innovation. The 2026 Parade of Homes takes place October 3–4, 9–11, and 16–18! To access the Parade Portal visit the link in our bio!

All HBA Members are Invited to the TSMC Breakfast on March 18th at 8:00am! Featured Speaker is Shaun McCutcheon, VP of Advisory for Zonda Learn about the latest National and Local Economic Picture, Housing Market Trends in Raleigh-Durham, Builder and Consumer Feedback on the Current State of Housing, and Opportunities and Challenges our Industry Faces in 2026 Register at the link in our bio!

Don't miss this event! Happening THIS WEEK! Builder Appreciation Night | Boots, BBQ & Brine 🤠 📅 Thursday, March 5 ⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 PM 📍 Tobacco Pavilion | NC State Fairgrounds 🦪 Oysters from Locals Seafood & dinner from Prime BBQ! ✅ Let us know you’re coming https://web.hbawake.com/.../builder-appreciation.../details Pull on your boots and join us for great BBQ, cold drinks, and a relaxed evening of appreciation, connection, and community. We look forward to celebrating with you. #HBA #BuilderAppreciation