Outer Banks Home Builders Association

08/26/2026

OBHBA Members,

It’s time to get your team together for the OBHBA Fall Golf Tournament, presented by Kempsville Building Materials, on Wednesday, October 28th at The Pointe Golf Club!

Join us for a great afternoon of golf, networking, friendly competition, and plenty of fun with fellow OBHBA members.

Tournament Details:

📅 Wednesday, October 28th
⛳ The Pointe Golf Club
👥 Four-Man Teams
💲 $500 per Member Team ($600 for Non-Members)
📝 Entry Deadline: October 16th

Space is limited, so round up your foursome and get your team registered soon. We look forward to seeing everyone on the course!

See you at The Pointe!

08/07/2026

We're Hiring! Executive Officer

Are you an organized leader who enjoys building relationships, coordinating events, and making a difference in your community?

The Outer Banks Home Builders Association is looking for an Executive Officer to lead the daily operations of our growing association while supporting the home building industry across the Outer Banks.

If you have experience in nonprofit leadership, business administration, association management, or event coordination—and enjoy working with community leaders—we'd love to hear from you.

✔ Leadership Opportunity
✔ Dynamic, Community-Focused Role
✔ Event Planning & Member Engagement
✔ Make an Impact on the Outer Banks

📧 Submit your resume and cover letter to the office

Join us in building the future of the Outer Banks.

07/31/2026

Check out our biggest and best Parade of Homes this year!! Remodels, New Homes, and Remodeled commercial property!! 👷👷‍♀️🛠️🛠️

07/29/2026

07/22/2026

All licensed general contractors must complete their 8 hours of continuing education by November 30th each year. If you have obtained your contractors license in 2026, you still must complete 8 hours of continuing education.
If you only need 2 or 4 or 6 hours, please email me.

Class Dates:

September 30th-Instructor Gian Hasbrock: Classes: 2026 Mandatory Course: Required for 2027 M2026-2 hours Generational Identity MK107-2 hours Market Trends, Research, Demographics, and Economics MK208-4 hours

October 23rd-Instructor Gene Isenhour: Classes: 2026 Mandatory Course: Required for 2027 M2026-2 hours How Much Should or Could I Make? PM108 2-hours Commercial Construction DV303 4-hours

November 12th-Instructor Erik Anderson: Classes: 2026 Mandatory Course: Required for 2027 M2026 2-hours The Number Behind a Successful Remodeling Company BM114 2-hours Managing Time - Your Key to Success PM101 4 hours

Link to sign-up for CE classes: https://members.obhomebuilders.org/educationevents

Phyllis Hobbs, Executive Officer
Outer Banks HBA
[email protected]
www.obhomebuilders.org
252-449-8232

Education Education Start Date End Date 7/22/2026 - 7/22/2027 Results: 3 WED September 30 2026 Continuing Education Class September 30th Instructor: Gian Hasbrock; 8 hours of continuing education for licensed general contractors Register FRI October 23 2026 Continuing Education Class October 23rd In...

07/21/2026

2026 Second Quarter Newsletter and New Members Spotlight

April:
April14th: The Parade of Homes Committee continued to meet to discuss the upcoming Parade of Homes being held October 8th-10th.

April 17th: The Builders & Brews Happy Hour was hosted by North Beach Servicing Heating & Cooling at 105 Park Drive, Harbinger. Good Food-Good Drinks-Great Fellowship and Great Host!

April 22nd: The Spring Golf Tournament was held at The Pointe. Thank you to all the teams and sponsors that helped make this tournament so great. And thank you to Kellogg Supply for being a Corporate Sponsor and Culpeper Wood Preserves for being the Event Sponsor!

April 28th: The Legislative Committee met and the Board of Directors met to continue to discuss the business of the Association.

May:
May 1st: Blueprints & Bogeys Reverse Raffle for NCHBA Build-PAC was held at Sandtrap Tavern. A huge thank you to our Major Sponsor-Kempsville Building Materials and Sponsor-Paul Perkins with Blossman Gas & Appliance.
Congratulations to our last man standing with the winning ticket-Tom Haddon!!!

May 12th-13th: The NCHBA 2nd Quarter Meeting was held in Raleigh. For those that could attend, your leadership met with their Legislators that advocate for the state’s home building industry.

NCHBA was proud to honor Representative Mark Brody with the inaugural Mark Brody Public Official Housing Champion Award.
This newly named award recognizes public officials who demonstrate outstanding leadership, service and commitment to advancing housing in North Carolina. It was a fitting tribute to Rep. Brody, whose longtime support of the home building industry has made a lasting impact across our state.
The award was presented during a reception following NCHBA’s 2nd Quarter Meeting in Raleigh.

May 13th: SAGA met with three different Construction & Carpentry classes from First Flight HS to show them actual field examples of practices that they are learning in the classroom. Each group had +/- 15 students ranging in experience and knowledge levels. SAGA chose Hamilton Cay building #107 because it currently displays framing and rough-in of utilities (plumbing, electrical, & fire sprinkler).

May 19th: The Parade of Homes met and the Call to Action was sent to the Builders.

May 26th: The Legislative Committee and Board of Directors met to continue to work on behalf of the Association.

June:
June 9th: The Parade of Home Committee met to continue the hard work that goes into making the Parade of Homes successful.

June 19th: Builders & Brews happy Hour was hosted by SimpleSide Construction at 8468 Caratoke Hwy., Powells Point. Once again, Good Food-Good Drink-Fun Folks!! SimpleSide not only hosted but was able to showcase their remodeled office building.

May 23rd: The Legislative Committee and Board of Directors met to continue their work on behalf of the Association.

New Members for the Second Quarter:

· Benjamin Obdyke, Reed Powell (Associate): [email protected]

· Salt Side Co LLC, Sam Clark (Builder): [email protected]

· Fearing Realty LLC, Malcolm Fearing (Associate): [email protected]

· F & M Services Group, Michael Lampro (Builder): [email protected]

· Sea Salt Solutions LLC, Joey Russell (Associate): [email protected]

New Contact Information:
· Boyd’s OBX Chevrolet, Bob Kakretz (Associate): [email protected]

· Ripple Fiber, Angie Gleason (Associate): [email protected]

· Sea Thru Construction, Chris Rameriz (Builder): [email protected]

07/16/2026

It was a great day! And nice to catch up with fellow EO’s.

07/03/2026

Happy 250th Birthday America!!!

06/16/2026

Want to get your business noticed by thousands of locals and visitors this fall? 🏡🌊

Sponsorships and ad spaces are officially OPEN for the 2026 OBX Parade of Homes (October 8–10)! This is your chance to align your brand with the finest builders, designers, and craftsmen on the Outer Banks.

From full-page features in our highly coveted tour guide to high-traffic digital banners and on-site signage, we have marketing opportunities designed to fit every budget.

Why sponsor?
✅ High-income, highly motivated audience
✅ Extensive regional print and digital exposure
✅ Support the local building industry that keeps our community thriving

Don’t wait until the guide goes to print! Secure your business’s spotlight today. 👇

📲 Contact the Office Soon before all spots are filled up!

06/10/2026

First Flight High School Carpentry & Construction Classes:

Attached are some photos from the coop SAGA along with Brian DePedro of First Flight High School constructed on May 13th. SAGA met with three different Construction & Carpentry classes to show them actual field examples of practices that they are learning in the classroom. Each group had +/- 15 students ranging in experience and knowledge levels. SAGA chose Hamilton Cay building #107 because it currently displays framing and rough-in of utilities (plumbing, electrical, & fire sprinkler). SAGA typically works with FFHS twice a year with their students. Please encourage interested students to find a career or further education in construction and building trades.

Thank you SAGA!!