2009 Posts

Saturday, November 14, 2009 1-7pm
Join Build Now as we invite local artists to transform our houses underconstruction into temporary art galleries. Current homeowners will also be openingup their homes to the public. Come to Build Now’s model home at 5713 Elysian Fields to pick up a map for our self-guided tour. The stops on the tour willbe open from 1-5 PM, and there will be a reception at Build Now’s modelhome from 5-7 PM.

Habitat Musician’s Village, at the intersection of Roman and Alvar Streets
Saturday, September 13, 2009 1-5 pm
Build Now will be giving a presentation on “Putting the PiecesTogether: The Build Now Approach to Financing for New Construction After Hurricane Katrina” at Habitat’s Housing and Community Resource Fair. There will be food and music, representatives from a variety of non-profit organizations, and the opportunity to tour one of Habitat’s recently constructed homes.

Dillard University Gymnasium
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Join Build Now and more than 50 other exhibitors for Dillard University’s free Housing Fair. Sponsored by the Dillard University Community Development Corporation, the fair will exhibitors from various sectors of the housing world,with information on topics such as green building, obtaining construction financing, obtaining a soft second mortgage program through the Pathway to Homeownership program, and more.

Thursday, June 18, 2009 6 pm, at Dillard University
Are you looking for some additional funding to elevate your existing home orbuild a new, elevated home on your property? The Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit HMGP program provides a reimbursement of up to $100,000 to eligible Road Home recipients. Come meet with representatives from the Louisiana Office of Community Development to learn about how the program can benefit you and your family.

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 6 pm
Are you thinking about building a new, elevated house, or about elevating yourexisting home? There are many sources of elevation funding – includingthe ICC program, the HMGP program, and Road Home elevation financing, to namea few – that you may qualify for. You may be eligible for additional funding even if you have already completed the elevation of your home! The time to act is now, as the deadline to use some sources of funding is running out. We will also be discussing how high you will need to elevate, how to choose a reputabl eelevation contractor, insurance considerations, and other related topics.

Louisiana Superdome
March 26th through March 29th, 2009
Build Now will be participating in this year’s New Orleans Home & GardenShow. If you’re down at the Superdome, please stop by our booth and say hi!

Saturday, June 28, 2008
More than 50 exhibitors were on hand at the Dillard University campus for the free Housing Fair. Sponsored by the Dillard University Community Development Corporation, the fair featured exhibitors from various sectors of the housing world, as well as seminars on obtaining construction financing, selecting contractors, and how to understand your credit report.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Over 150 people came out to Dillard University to learn about the different sources of elevation funding that are available. KC King from the Citizens Road Home Action Team spoke, as did a representative from the LRA. For information on elevation options and logistics, courtesy of CHART at UNO, please click here.

801 Harrison Avenue, Lakeview
April 8th, 5-8PM, 2008
Build Now will be in the VIP tent at April’s “Swing into Spring”-themed Harrison Avenue Marketplace.

Wednesday, March 4th, 2008
Are you thinking about building a new, elevated house, or about elevating yourexisting home? There are many sources of elevation funding – including the ICC program, the HMGP program, and Road Home elevation financing, to name a few – that you may qualify for. You may be eligible for additional funding even if you have already completed the elevation of your home! The time to act is now, as the deadline to use some sources of funding is running out. We will also be discussing how high you will need to elevate, how to choose a reputable elevation contractor, insurance considerations, and other related topics.