HBA After Hours

HBA After Hours guest Chris Miller of First Federal Bank of Kansas City discusses First Federal’s long history with the HBA, Chris’s journey into construction lending and how his team is meeting the growing demand for barndominium financing across the country.

HBA After Hours guest and KCHBA president Joe Christensen of Cardinal Crest Homes shares how a student competition concept became a real company, detailing his move to Kansas City after the housing crash, the early hustle of remodels and spec homes and how a focus on custom homebuilding helped Cardinal Crest grow.

Housing market researcher Dan Whitney joins HBA After Hours to break down how COVID-19 reshaped the demand for housing in Kansas City, from acreage living to townhomes, and why a larger variety of lot sizes and builders is the key to affordability.

HBA After Hours guest and artisan builder Charielle Sowers of Owen Homes shares how a connection at the 2024 Artisan Tour led to a stunning 5,000+ sq. ft. custom home in Parkville, highlighting its modern-meets-Parisian design and the deep collaboration with over 100 trade partners that brings Kansas City’s high-end custom homebuilding culture to life on the 2026 Artisan Home Tour.

Olathe City Councilmember Jeff Creighton joins HBA After Hours to discuss how thoughtful planning, reliable infrastructure and community-minded leadership have shaped Olathe's growth.

KCHBA Member and Realtor Amanda Davis joins the podcast to share not only tips for home buyers and sellers, but also current market dynamics from the realtor perspective.

For years, the City of Olathe and the homebuilding community have worked together to make Olathe an inviting place to live. HBA After Hours guests Ryan Arter and Chet Belcher, who work for the city, share their philosophy on what makes the partnership work.

Mike Pressgrove, owner of PDQ Construction in Topeka, is a former chair of the national Remodelers Council of NAHB, was named National NAHB Remodeler of the Year and a longtime member of the Topeka Area Building Association. Will and Keith wanted to know...why?

Why has it become so hard to build attainable housing in Kansas City? Host Will Ruder and co host Keith Sauro sit down with strategist Chris Sinclair of Sinclair Agency to discuss the Let Builders Build campaign, the policies driving up housing costs, and why builders are becoming some of the strongest advocates for change.

Kansas City Councilman Wes Rogers joins host Will Ruder and co host Keith Sauro for a conversation about the future of housing in Kansas City. From housing affordability and neighborhood growth to parking requirements and local policy, they discuss the challenges facing the city and why increasing housing opportunities is critical to Kansas City's future.