HouseRaising, Inc. (OTCBB: HRAI)

Dear Reader, 

With the recent activity in HouseRaising, Inc. (OTCBB: HRAI) stock for the past few trading days, it has become the stock price I check first every morning.  And this morning someone is showing HouseRaisng some love.  The sudden increase in price and volume today woke me up and within 5 minutes I had the founder and president, Bob McLemore on the phone.  In his usual low-key fashion, Bob explained that today's news, which provides some new guidance on the last half of this year, was positive and it might be a good idea to get that information our to our readers.  A quick look at revenues for last year in comparison to what is expected for 2005 will give you an idea of just how good, good is.  Keep in mind that last year (2004) HRAI reported total revenues of just over $159,000.  Today's news release (below) indicates that HRAI has $3 million in pre-sold projects expected to be completed and booked during the last two quarters of 2005.  HRAI also noted that it has another $5 million in its sales pipeline and expects to sell approximately $10 million in design/build and renovation projects during 2005.   That's how good, good is - and that's pretty darn good!

Please read our initial profile on HRAI by HERE. 

And please take a moment to peruse today's Breaking News from HRAI.
 

Today's BreakingNews >From HouseRaising

Press Release 
Source: HouseRaising, Inc.
Tuesday August 2, 7:30 am ET

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HouseRaising, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: HRAI - News; "HouseRaising" or the "Company") today issued an update and financial guidance for the second half of 2005, providing a platform for expanded growth in 2006.

Gregory J. Wessling, HouseRaising's Chairman and CEO announced today that the company has reached a milestone in its development and established financial guidance for the remainder of 2005. Mr. Wessling stated: "During July, the company developed a relationship with Wachovia Corporation as a strategic partner to assist us in securing funding for our immediate and long- term needs. Additionally, HouseRaising is implementing an ambitious strategic plan which is expected to accelerate the Company's growth and geographic presence. Accordingly, the Company's Board of Directors has approved a far- reaching set of initiatives to assure the successful implementation of the strategic plan."

COMPANY ISSUES REVENUE UPDATE AND GUIDANCE FOR SECOND HALF OF 2005:

Current Revenues: HouseRaising has approximately $3 million in pre-sold design/build and renovation projects under construction that are expected to be completed in Q3 and Q4. HouseRaising currently has an additional $5 million in its sales pipeline, representing customers who have engaged HouseRaising to develop plans and firm prices for their projects which are expected to become active home building projects during Q3 and Q4. In total, HouseRaising expects to sell approximately $10 million in design/build and renovation projects during 2005. The company reports sales revenues when projects are completed and closed, not when sales are placed under contract, thus revenues are booked 8 to 10 months following sales.

COMPANY DEMOS SYSTEM C TO HRAI BOARD:

Update of System C Development: During its regular Board meeting held on Thursday, July 28th, HouseRaising's management team presented its latest version of System C as a management "tool" and detailed how the Academy will function as the "school" in teaching employees how to use the system. Having reviewed details of the system and its user friendly interface, the Board expressed enthusiasm and excitement over the system and approved the final development stage which HouseRaising believes can be operational by October 2005.

BOARD APPROVED INITIATIVES:

Board Approved Initiatives: During the July 28th board meeting, management recommended a five-tiered initiative for the second half of 2005, for the Board's input and approval. These updates are for shareholders and potential investors' information only and are not to be construed as a commitment by the company that they can be accomplished by year-end. The Board unanimously approved management pursuing the following initiatives and goals:

1. The terms and immediate closing of the LearnBytes acquisition.
2. HouseRaising's CFO, Richard von Gnechten to expend time and resources to begin implementing policies and procedures designed for HouseRaising to become Sarbanes Oxley compliant well-ahead of schedule for small businesses.
3. Management's pursuit of recruiting up to 25 additional homebuilders into the HRAI organization by year end.
4. Management's current efforts to lease an existing 26,000 square foot building in Charlotte to become the company's first design center and corporate headquarters.
5. Management developing a national marketing plan and strategy that would include efforts designed to attract co-marketing partnerships with the retail community within the homebuilding and remodeling industry.

Mr. Wessling stated: "These initiatives are solid business practices that will allow HouseRaising to accelerate implementation of our business plan. The opening of our first design center is exciting, and the LearnBytes acquisition will not only speed up completion of our system, their extremely talented staff will manage System C and HouseRaisingAcademy's national operation."

What We Are: Functioning exclusively in the custom homebuilding arena, HouseRaising, Inc. is a Managed Service Provider that will revolutionize the way custom homes are designed and built.

What We Do: Performing the role of "General Manager," HouseRaising manages design and build projects with services that improve the quality of the home and the homebuilding experience while lowering its total costs by 10% or more. By providing managed services to homebuyers, builders and vendors, HRI turns complicated custom home and renovation projects into financially sound and fun endeavors.

How We Do It: Operating from a national control center and zone design centers located throughout the country, HouseRaising personnel utilize a patent-pending process to define and manage every step in designing and building custom homes.

Before investing in the project, homebuyers visit HouseRaising design centers which display every component that goes into a new home, allowing customers to examine the quality and make selections. While meeting with homebuyers and the builder, HRI consultants develop turn-key sales prices; select specifications and create workable contracts; design the home; obtain architectural and engineering approvals; prepare accurate budgets; arrange and manage financing; and coordinate projects through affiliated builders and vendors committed to providing quality products and services for fixed prices.

Our Market Potential: Of the 500,000 custom-home projects built by 250,000 small builders in America each year, every one of them could benefit from HouseRaising's managed services. HouseRaising sells its services through a two-channel marketing and sales approach. Channel #1: HRI approaches the small custom builder with existing buyer clients who need HouseRaising's services. Channel #2: HouseRaising markets its services directly to homebuyers who need quality builders for their projects.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.HouseRaising.com/.

CERTAIN INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MATERIALS IS "FORWARD-LOOKING" INFORMATION, SUCH AS PROJECTIONS, ESTIMATES, PRO FORMAS, OR STATEMENTS OF INTENTIONS, EXPECTATIONS OR PLANS. ALL FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO KNOWN AND UNKNOWN RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES, MANY OF WHICH ARE OUTSIDE OF THE CONTROL OF THE COMPANY. CONSEQUENTLY, ACTUAL RESULTS MAY, AND PROBABLY WILL, DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THE RESULTS CONTEMPLATED IN SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION.

Source: HouseRaising, Inc.
 

About HouseRaising, Inc.

HouseRaising Inc. (HRI) (OTCBB: HRAI) operates exclusively in the custom homebuilding arena as a Managed Service Provider intended to revolutionize the way custom homes are designed and built by small homebuilders. 

What They Do:
Functioning nationally as the project’s “General Manager,” HouseRaising improves the quality of the home and the homebuilding experience while lowering total costs by 10 to 15%.  By administering its managed services for homebuyers, builders and vendors, HRI turns complicated custom home and renovation projects into financially sound and fun endeavors. 

How They Do It:
Operating from a national control center and zone design centers located throughout the country, HouseRaising personnel utilize a patent-pending process that defines and manages every step in designing and building custom homes. HRI develops sales contracts, designs the homes, obtains architectural and engineering approvals, prepares specifications and accurate budgets, arranges and manages financing, produces and coordinates affiliated builders and vendors that are committed to providing quality products and services for fixed prices. 

HRAI's Market Potential: 

Of the 500,000 custom-home projects built by 250,000 small builders in America each year, every one of them could benefit from HouseRaising’s managed services.  HouseRaising sells its services through a two-channel marketing and sales approach. 

Channel #1:  HRI approaches the small custom builder who has existing buyer clients who need HouseRaising’s services. 

Channel #2:  HouseRaising markets its services directly to homebuyers who need quality builders for their projects.
When 1% of the buyers or builders developing the 500,000 projects choose HRI to manage their projects, HouseRaising will create homes valued at $2.25 billion with cash flow of $90 million. Management believes that when HouseRaising is fully operational and properly presented to buyers and builders across America, it is realistic to expect that between 1% and 5% of the 500,000 projects will use these services, making HouseRaising one of the largest companies in the industry. 

• HouseRaising USA (HR-USA) functions as a marketing channel directed to custom homebuyers.
• HR Custom Builder Division works directly with custom homebuilders around the nation.
• HouseRaisingAcademy (HRA), is an Internet-based technology company providing management software, support structure and consulting for all HouseRaising activities.

aaaa

HouseRaising’s marketing focus is to operate under the radar screens of large builders and become ... "A national company  of local homebuilders.”  Up to 6,000 small homebuilders selling and building 2 or 3 homes or 4 to 6 renovation projects annually in out of the way places, is expected to produce sales revenues equal to some of the nation’s largest homebuilders.  HouseRaising establishes builder relationships in large cities, but its emphasis is on developing multiple-builder relationships in  small towns across America

Investment Considerations

• Patent-pending management system provides “one-stop shopping” for custom homebuyers and homebuilders

• Highly experienced management and board

• Company is advancing national business development ahead of schedule through Strategic Partnership with CitiMortgage and pending acquisition of Florida-based Integrity Contractors

• Addresses market realistically valued at $2.25 billion generating annual cash flow of approximately $90 million

• In first quarter of 2005, Company obtained new contracts totaling more than $2.4 million in sales that are projected to be completed within an average of 9 months

• Company’s unique national business strategy and its turn-key solution for one-of-a-kind residences have no direct competitors in the custom homebuilding industry

Other Recent News From HouseRaising

Press Release - Thursday June 23, 8:00 am ET 

Press Release - Friday June 17, 12:58 pm ET

Press Release - Tuesday June 7, 8:00 am ET 

Financial Highlights For HouseRaising

To Contact HouseRaising, Inc.

---

*** The Bull is Running. ***
There may never be a better time to feature YOUR company
to over 1 MILLION investors.

To learn more about our programs email us directly at info@stockupticks.com

Disclaimer: StockUpTicks.com is a property of Market Pathways Financial Relations Incorporated (MP).  The information, opinions and analysis contained herein are based on sources believed to be reliable but no representation, expressed or implied, is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness.  Past performance is no guarantee of future results. This report is a paid advertisement and is for information purposes only and should not be used as the basis for any investment decision.  MP has been granted forty nine thousand six hundreed thirty three free trading shares of HRAI from HouseRaising for preparation and distribution of this report and other advertising services over the next sixty to ninty days. MP may sell any or all of said shares at any time without furthur notice. This constitutes a conflict of interest as to MP’s ability to remain objective in its communication regarding the subject company.  Write or call MP for detailed disclosure as required by Rule 17b of the Securities Act of 1933/1934 - Market Pathways 17595 Harvard Ave., Suite C519 Irvine, CA  92614.  MP is not an investment advisor and this report is not investment advice. This information is neither a solicitation to buy nor an offer to sell securities but is a paid advertisement.  Information contained herein contains forward-looking statements and is subject to significant risks and uncertainties, which will affect the results.  The opinions contained herein reflect our current judgment and are subject to change without notice. MP and/or its affiliates, associates and employees from time to time may have either a long or short position in securities mentioned.  Information contained herein may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written consent of Market Pathways Financial Relations Incorporated.