Spring 2009 issue of Horizons

Raise Your Expectations CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS CONSULTANTS

HAYS’ BITS

• Despite the crisis in the industry, several raw materials continue to escalate – not always sure of the reasons why ... • When the market does start to recover, it will be interesting to see how advertising and promotion dollars are spent. I’m guessing there will be some substantial changes ... • Congratulations to past HBA president Tom Hughes on an outstanding job in the toughest of years ... • The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 passed in July and was a huge failure. Let’s hope our legislators don’t miss the mark the second time around ...

Questions? Contact:

Steve Hays, CPA Partner-in-Charge Home Builders Services Group 314.290.3336 steve.hays@rubinbrown.com

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