LaQuil Baker, Realtor

07/31/2026

Join us for the 2026 Parade of Homes Award Winners Bus Tour and experience some of this year's top award-winning homes—without the hassle of driving from stop to stop.

The day begins at the HBA office on August 14th at 8:30 a.m. with a light breakfast before boarding the bus for a 9:00 a.m. departure. You'll tour several of this year's award-winning homes (to be announced at the Kick-Off Party), including the 2026 Dream Home, enjoy lunch, and return to the HBA office before 4:00 p.m.

Tickets:
• HBA Members: $25
• Non-Members: $50

Your ticket includes:
✔ Round-trip transportation
✔ Light breakfast
✔ Lunch
✔ Guided tour of several 2026 Parade of Homes award winners
✔ Tour of the 2026 Dream Home

Seats are limited, so reserve yours today and spend the day exploring some of the area's most beautiful new homes!

Click below to reserve your seat as well as RSVP for the Kick-off Party on August 13th.
https://hbawestfl.wixsite.com/hbaevents

Want to sponsor this event? Contact Stephanie at [email protected]

07/31/2026

Great Event!

Welcome Parker Homes!

We're excited to welcome Parker Homes as a new member of the Home Builders Association of West Florida and a first-time participant in the Parade of Homes!

Join us in welcoming them as they showcase their craftsmanship and introduce their homes to Parade visitors for the very first time. If you can't wait until Parade weekend, you're in luck—Parker Homes will also be opening their home during our exclusive Sneak Peek Day on August 8, giving you an early look before the Parade officially begins.

📅 Sneak Peek: August 8
📅 Parade of Homes: August 14–16

07/04/2026

Happy 25th!!!

05/20/2026

Rent to Own Program

🏡👑 Atlanta rapper and entrepreneur Killer Mike is taking another major step toward building generational wealth in Black communities.

The Grammy-winning artist, whose real name is Michael Render, has reportedly launched a new rent-to-own housing initiative in metro Atlanta designed to help families move toward homeownership. 👏🏾🖤

The project, called Build-to-Ownership (B2O), is a partnership with Dallas-based developer Bridge Tower and aims to create a more realistic and structured path for people who may struggle to buy homes through traditional systems. 💯✨

Supporters online are praising the initiative because many families today face rising housing costs, strict lending requirements, and barriers that make homeownership feel out of reach. ❤️

Fans say the program represents: 🏠 Building generational wealth
👑 Black ownership and economic empowerment
💼 Investing back into the community
✨ Creating long-term opportunities for families

Many people also applauded Killer Mike for consistently speaking about financial literacy, ownership, and economic independence both through business ventures and community activism. 🙌🏾🔥

Supporters online described the initiative as bigger than real estate alone — they say it’s about helping families gain stability, equity, and a stronger financial future. 🖤

From music… to business… to community investment. Killer Mike continues building impact far beyond entertainment. 👑✨

04/05/2026