Northern Kentucky Builder - March 2014

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

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The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

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The mission of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is to promote and enhance the integrity and visibility of the construction industry and the members of the organization through advocacy, communication, education

March 2014

INSIDE THIS EDITION...

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and political action.

6............................................................. Millennium Club Update

The Northern Kentucky Home Product and Service Buyers’

7 ..................................................................... Membership Update

Guide is a special edition of the Northern KY Builder. Northern Kentucky Builder™ is an official publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky, 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018. It is published in the interest of the Northern Kentucky building industry and read by home builders, remodelers, general contractors, developers, engineers, bankers, Realtors,® architects, material dealers, subcontractors and manufacturers. All rights reserved. Copying or reproduction without the expressed permission of the Home Builders Association of Northern

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phone 859.331.9500 or fax 859.578.3393

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email homebuilders@hbanky.com 2014 Board of Directors James Kegley, President Adam Chaney, Immediate Past President Jason Yeager, Vice President Tom Spille, Secretary/Teasurer Walt Dunlevy, Associate President Art Fischesser, Associate Vice President Paul Metzger, Land Development Council President Jennifer Hennessey, Sales & Marketing Council President Phil Drees, Builder Director Bill Cullen, Builder Director Steve Brunson, Associate Director Beth Aderholt-Grindley, Associate Director Brian C. Jones, Associate Director Patrick Townsend, Associate Director HBA Staff Brian A. Miller, Executive Vice President Janis Beard, Membership Director Melanie Meyer, Director of Shows & Events, Sales & Marketing Thomas Napier, Director of Professional Development Marsha Roudabush, Director of Finance Holly Woodring, Administrative Coordinator The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is open to the world, visit our web site for up-to-date information on HBA services and programs, including extensive public referral directory to Registered Builders, Registered Remodelers and Associate Members.

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don’t have to tell you how difficult times have affected our industry. You know it. You’ve lived through it. At times like these our industry needs all the help it can get. Recently the home building federation achieved a great success in the passage of the Farm Bill. This victory could not have been accomplished without the grassroots network beginning with members in Northern Kentucky, throughout the Commonwealth and the legislative staff at NAHB. The issue was first brought to our attention by Ed Collins with Kentucky Federal Savings and Loan. To cover the details we are copying a recent letter sent by Ed to our HBA on the following page.

Ed’s letter is spot on. Also, there was an active dialogue ongoing for years around the state and nation on this issue. First, not only did the federation begin to investigate the effects of this potential change we also began utilizing the strengths of our grassroots here in Kentucky. We talked with members around the state and through our relationship with Marshal Todd, a builder from Nancy, Kentucky began talking with the House Appropriator Hal Rogers. Congressman Rogers worked with us diligently with the aid of NAHB legislative staff to extend the previous lines through the series of Continuing Resolutions that occurred over the last few years. We worked to make the USDA RD 502 program a priority for NAHB and at the 2012 spring board and legislative conference were successful in having this program as part of our conversation while on Capital Hill and back here at home. Ultimately NAHB succeeded in getting this inserted in both the Senate and House versions of the Farm Bill and worked through the Conference Committee to its successful conclusion.

In a recent press release NAHB noted…”NAHB estimates that in 2014 alone, this will generate $1.2 billion more investment in housing in these areas, including construction of new singlefamily and multifamily homes and remodeling. Breaking this down even further, it means that each of these 900-plus communities will receive on average an additional $1.3 million in economic activity this year in the form of loans and grants for new construction and remodeling.”

The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is pleased by the outcome of the work across the federation. This effort was one of the best examples of how the grassroots network, local, statewide and nationally, can be mobilized to achieve a victory for housing. We hope that as our industry continues to improve that we can achieve more accomplishments in the legislative arena that have a positive impact on our industry and your business.

If you ever hear of any issues regarding local, state or federal regulations and legislation that could help or harm our industry please contact me at 859-331-9500 or by email at bmiller@hbanky. com. We are happy to help your business in any way we can.

Sincerely,

Brian A. Miller Executive Vice President Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

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On behalf of the citizens of Northern Kentucky, I would personally like to thank the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky for their hard work and dedication to help save the USDA Section 502 Guarantee Loan Program for some of our local communities here in Northern Kentucky.

As an Approved USDA Lender, in early 2012 we were being notified that based on the 2010 Census over 900 communities throughout the US and some here in Northern Kentucky could be eliminated as eligible areas for the USDA Guarantee Loan Program. For somebody that has been originating USDA Loans for nearly 20 years, I knew the loss of this program could have a big impact on our local housing market and hurt our local builders (as the areas that were due to be eliminated were located where much new construction is occurring).

At that time I contacted Bob Schroder at Arlinghaus Builders to explain what may be occurring and to see if he could try and help us save this Program. Bob suggested I call the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky, which I did. That was the best piece of advice I received. After contacting the Home Builders and explaining this situation they said they would do some research to see if this Program was one that would be worth fighting to save. Apparently after talking to other Home Builders Associations throughout the US they found out it was. Over the next two years there were many meetings in Washington to try and have the current eligible areas grandfathered back in or some type of language added to provisions to save these areas. With the government in disarray this fight seemed to become harder and harder. But the persistence was there. Eventually they were able to get some Senators and Congressmen to agree that losing this Program could hurt the housing market in those 900 + communities. A new USDA Provision was created and that provision was attached to the Farm Bill. That Farm Bill finally passed the House at the end of January and was passed by the Senate in early February. It was signed into law by the President on February 7, 2014.

The passage of this Farm Bill included the provision for grandfathering all current USDA Eligible Areas to remain Eligible until 2020 and changed the wording regarding eligible populations from 25,000 to 35,000 in areas outside an MSA. In doing so Independence and Burlington have now been deemed Eligible for the USDA Rural Housing Loan until 2020. According to the State Office approximately 4,300 USDA Loans were guaranteed in Kentucky in fiscal year 2013. Of those 4,300 approximately 30-35% were originated in the Northern Kentucky area. It’s impossible to say the exact amount of how many of those loans were guaranteed in Independence and Burlington (as those two areas are by far the most common for the USDA Rural Housing Loan in Northern Kentucky) but simple numbers will show that by saving these areas for a minimum of 6 more years it could have a staggering affect as to how many families will be able to buy a home in those areas in the future. In addition it should provide a huge stimulus to our local economy and a boost to the tax revenues for those Cities and Counties.

Therefore the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky should be truly applauded for their hard work and dedication for taking on a difficult task and doing what’s best for their members and their local community.

Ed Collins Ed Collins Kentucky Federal Savings and Loan

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MISSING IN ACTION If you do business with any of the missing members, please encourage them to get back in the action at the HBA! A Sprinkle Above Affordable Glass & Mirrors Clear Choice Lawncare Huffman Painting, Inc. Kelly James Painting Kroth Landscaping Maddox Garden Center & Landscaping Masonry Arts Premier Electric Prodoehl Construction Raisbeck Stoneworks Tim Sawyers Ceramic Tile Sibco Building Products Tate Builders Supply Trauth Bricklaying

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NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION New Member Orientation is not only for the new members who are recruited throughout the year, but also for members who have never attended a New Member Orientation. You would be amazed at the services and benefits the Home Builders Association provides their members that you may not be aware of because you have not attended a New Member Orientation.

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Associates & Enzweiler Position: Owner Community I live in: Cold Spring, Kentucky My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Golfing My reason for joining the HBA: Contribute to the association and industry.

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We go beyond the numbers of tax and accounting to understand the elements our clients are facing to help them achieve financial success.

With over 20% of our practice in the construction industry, we strive to provide exceptional client service by investing in education and training for both our staff and for local contractors.

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LAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL’S 2014 EVENT LINEUP April 16th – Scott Smith, Smith Management Group, the State of Stormwater and the Development Community; noon, HBA Scott Smith founded SMG in 1989 to focus on environmental management issues facing industry and business in the US and Canada. At that time, Scott had been solving problems from water to air issues, from Texas to Ontario, for more than 15 years. Over time he has added industrial hygiene, health & safety services to help his clients address workplace issues.

Scott served as Deputy Director of the Energy and Environment Cabinet under Governor Ernie Fletcher. Along the way, he translated his ability to connect with government, both on the regulatory side and in the legislative arena to build a government services practice. And as energy has become so important to us all, he has learned to solve problems and find practical, environmentally sound solutions to the increasing need for energy.

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For more info on why you should only use a member of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky when it is time for a decision about your home call 859.331.9500 or visit www.homebuildersnky.com.

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May 21st – Joint LDC/OVDC annual meeting – Randal O’Toole, Senior Fellow, The CATO Institute, urban growth, public land, and transportation issues; 2 pm, Hofbrauhaus Newport O’Toole’s latest book is American Nightmare: How Government Undermines The Dream of Homeownership. O’Toole is the author of numerous Cato papers. He has also written for Regulation magazine as well as op-eds and articles for numerous other national journals and newspapers. O’Toole travels extensively and has spoken about free-market environmental issues in dozens of cities. An Oregon native, O’Toole was educated in forestry at Oregon State University and in economics at the University of Oregon.

Sponsored by Bayer Becker and DBL Law. June 18th –Annual SD1 meeting; noon, HBA Come to learn about the latest in regulations, best management practices, developer mandates, and the future of SD1 at this informative meeting.

SD1 will award a developer and a contractor their annual awards. Sponsored by Pella Windows and Republic Bank.

August 20th – Infrastructure Partners Roundtable; noon, HBA Come and discuss issues facing development with everyone involved in the process in Northern Kentucky. Learn about changes in regulations, specifications, and processes from the entire development community in Northern Kentucky. See how the sharing of information can help improve everyone’s understanding of development and the challenges the community faces.

October 15th – State of the Counties ; noon, HBA Come hear about what is happening in the various counties in Northern Kentucky. Whether it is the next commercial project, road project, county and city regulation, economic development and workforce development progress this is the place to be to hear from the elected officials from the counties in our area. Sponsored by Cardinal Engineering and Republic Bank.

December 17th – NKY Caucus; noon, HBA Meet the Northern Kentucky Caucus from our state delegation. Participate in the discussion as leaders of the LDC, the HBA and members of the State & Local Government Committee present our association’s positions to the lawmakers that make a difference for Northern Kentucky.

Learn what to expect in the 2015 General Assembly and make your voice heard as a participant in our industry’s future. Sponsored by Len Riegler Blacktop and Republic Bank.

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MEMBER MIX & MINGLE

POND CREEK CROSSING ALEXANDRIA, KY Join us at the SMC Member Mix & Mingle! It’s a great opportunity to network!

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Tickets are available to purchase by calling the HBA at 859-331-9500.

HBA leaders also have tickets to sell.

There are other ways to gain access to not only PAC Night but fun throughout the year and valuable extra recognition too.

This year the Political Housing Club has created a tiered giving campaign that rewards top level contributors with access to special events and recognition not available to others.

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AC Night will be held at the HBA’s Building Center located at 2751 Circleport Drive in Erlanger on Thursday March 6th, 2014 from 6-9pm. We heard from so many individuals asking if we were going to have PAC Night again this year we just had to say “YES”! PAC Night is the annual fundraiser for the Political Housing Club of Northern Kentucky.

There is no better opportunity to meet the movers and shakers in the building community than at PAC Night. Well over 100 of the industry’s best will be in attendance to enjoy the top shelf open bar and appetizers. Tickets to the event are $100 each person. Each ticket purchased will enter you to win the cash prize of $2,000! Additional chances to win prizes while at the event are plenty, from fine bourbons, to an iPad and more!

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Golden Eagle Club = $1,000

Foundation Club = $500

Political Housing Club = $300

• Voting Rights for Contributions from PAC • Golden Eagle Club Lapel Pin • Listed on Signage at HBA Building Center & HBA Events • Complimentary access for 14 to annual fundraiser • 12 entries to win at annual fundraiser • Private Reception with open bar and appetizers at HomeFest Preview Party • Private Reception with open bar and appetizers at Table Top Night • Private Reception with open bar and appetizers at Inaugural Dinner • Private Reception with open bar and appetizers at Golf Outing • Listing as Golden Eagle in Every Northern Kentucky Builder Magazine • Listing as Golden Eagle in every E-News • Recognition at Inaugural and PAC Night Fundraiser

• Voting Rights for Contributions from PAC • Foundation Club Lapel Pin • Complimentary access for 6 to annual fundraiser • 6 entries to win at annual fundraiser • Listed on Signage at HBA Building Center & HBA Events • Private Reception with open bar and appetizers at HomeFest Preview Party • Private Reception with open bar and appetizers at Inaugural Dinner • Listing as Foundation Club Member in two issues of Northern Kentucky Builder Magazine • Recognition at Inaugural and PAC Night Fundraiser

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Your contribution does not buy the industry votes. It buys us access.

The Political Housing Club’s voting members send questionnaires to candidates running for local and state offices. After questionnaires are replied to and reviewed, voting members of the Political Housing Club choose to support through contributions those individuals it believes will best support the building industry.

Your contribution to this endeavor is essential for our industry to maintain and grow a high profile by our elected officials. In addition to contributions to political campaigns the Club also may endorse a candidate. Endorsement by the Political Housing Club is cherished by those running for office and is another sign of how important political contributions are for our industry.

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Voting Rights for Contributions from PAC Political Housing Club Lapel Pin Listed on Signage at HBA Building Center Listing as Club Member in one issue of Northern Kentucky Builder Magazine • Complimentary access for 4 to annual fundraiser • 3 entries to win at annual fundraiser • Recognition at Inaugural and PAC Night Fundraiser

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Historic Architecture in NKY: What Style is and How to Preserve it! 4 pm -6 pm.

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From Ah Ha! To Awesome! Defining your Business and your Customers 12 pm -2 pm.

Presented by Beth Aderholt-Grindley of Tristate Wholesale - $30

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CPR/AED Training 4 pm -6 pm, *AGC/SIF Compliant! Presented by NKEMS - $45

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OSHA 10 HOUR TRAINING PART 1, This is a 2 Day event! 12 pm-5 pm You must take both parts to receive your OSHA Card - $175

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OSHA 10 HOUR TRAINING PART 2, This is a 2 Day event! 12 pm-5 pm You must take both parts to receive your OSHA Card - $175 *Note to Builders and Remodelers… beginning in 2014 the OSHA 10 Hour Training will provide you will ALL of your credits needed for 2014! ( Just like going to a Super CE Day but also keeping your business compliant with State and Federal OSHA Regulations!)

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Get Ready for the Cavalcade of Homes!

It is that time of year to get your sites set on the Cavalcade of Homes. With thousands of people attending the event it is your best opportunity to market your homes and your communities in the most affordable manner. The 2014 Cavalcade of Homes will run May 3-4, 10-11, and 17-18. The show will be open from Noon until 5pm each day.

New Website Upgrades & Mobile App to Feature Homes!

This year your project will be featured on our newly upgraded website. Home descriptions, your company logo, and your contact information are but a small part of the website experience. We will add as many photos of the project as you can send us. Visitors to the site will be able to plot their visit to and from the various projects they are planning to see.

Mobile app users can browse the images you send us, tap for maps and driving directions, tap to call you, visit your website or shoot you an email. Visit www.hbanky.com/homeshows/homefest.html#bf_ParadeDirectFrame_811 to see the example used for HomeFest 2013.

To check out the mobile app go to https://builderfusion.hbanky.com/bf/website/mobile/#/ association/119 or scan the QR Code to the right .

Marketing

In 2013 the HBA launched new advertising campaigns for its consumer event like the Cavalcade of Homes. As a result we have experienced greater consumer response in 2013. We will invest in $35,000 worth of media and combine that effort with an expanded public relations initiative that will result in greater exposure for the Cavalcade of Homes. The show guide will be distributed through Cincy Magazine and NKY Magazine.

Sponsorships

Sponsorships are available for the event. Gold sponsors will receive exposure through our advertising campaign as their company will be mentioned as a sponsor of the show, and their project will be featured on any print, TV or digital advertising. Gold Sponsors will rotate through the advertising campaign.

Past sponsors are already telling us that this approach is resulting in far greater traffic and far better leads. Gold Sponsorships are $2,500 each. Up to six will be accepted.

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TOUR IS OCTOBER 4TH AND 5TH Call 859.331.9500 or visit www.HomeBuildersNKY.com for details

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HBA members… you do not want to miss out on the 2014 Table Top Night sponsored by Florida Tile and Logan Lavelle Hunt! Mark your calendars and get ready for an evening of fun, networking, and prizes at Horseshoe Casino on Thursday, March 27th from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

HBA Registered Builders, Remodelers & Developers, this night is for you! Our most prestigious vendors and suppliers are preparing displays and incentives to educate you on the newest materials available as well as ways to acquire the best pricing available for the products they offer. They want to tell you why doing business with an HBA member is your best bet!

Last year brought over 500 people out to the Casino. Attendees enjoyed networking, visiting the booths, cocktails, food and door prizes that totaled well over $20,000. In fact, there was a prize given away every

three to five minutes. Chair person Cheryl Stegman and her committee have made preparations to make this year’s event even better.

This year, with consideration of the long lines at the bar, the committee decided to offer presale bar tickets. Every attendee will still receive 2 complimentary drink tickets. Each ticket purchased in advance at the HBA office will be $5.00 and will be good for one beer. The advantage of purchasing one of these tickets is that you not only save time that you spend in line when you want to purchase additional drinks using cash, but this allows you to purchase a drink for another member without standing in place at the line so that you can pick up the tab.

Don’t miss out! Reserve your tickets now by calling the HBA office at 859-331-9500 or online at hbanky.com.

HBA Registered Builders, Remodelers & Developers, this night is for you!

ALL Registered Builders, Remodelors and Developers who RSVP by March 20th will receive 2 complimentary tickets that include food and drink tickets Mark your calendars and get ready for an evening of fun, networking, and prizes at Horseshoe Casino.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27TH, 5:30 – 8:00 P.M. Horseshoe Casino, 1000 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Don’t miss out! Reserve your tickets now by calling the HBA office at 859-331-9500 or online at hbanky.com

HORSING AROUND IT’S NO JOKE IN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

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ou don’t have to watch reruns of “The Office” to know about odd things that can happen in the workplace. Perhaps you’ve seen employees arm-wrestle each other at work. Maybe you’ve seen co-workers chase each other down the hall or around the job site.

If so, you have entered the grand domain of “horseplay,” and that one word alone can be a central issue as to whether workers’ compensation coverage exists.

Most people believe any kind of injury at work is covered by workers’ compensation. Yet, there are dozens of exceptions. A heart attack on the job may not qualify for comp benefits, an unexplained fall may not be covered, and drug use or intoxication may negate coverage.

Horseplay also is a widely recognized defense to a workers’ compensation claim.

The courts generally recognize horseplay as a deviation from work. If the play is totally without a work-related purpose or sanction and it is ongoing, then resulting injuries probably are not compensable. In other words, if the horseplay is independent and unconnected with employment, then comp benefits may be denied. Here are some examples from cases in Kentucky, Ohio and even Tennessee: • Arm-wrestling – A worker suffered a broken arm in one of many arm-wrestling contests at a county jail. The jailer did have a policy requiring employees to be physically fit and did allow them to work out. However, the courts ruled there was no coverage because the jailer had never consented to the arm-wrestling or turned a blind-eye to it. Had the jailer known about the armwrestling and permitted it to continue, the outcome likely would have been different.

• Chasing the office thief – An employee tripped after chasing a co-worker who had regularly pranked him by taking his stapler. There was no comp coverage because chasing the coworker went beyond the scope of anything that was expected on the job. There were other means available to recover the stapler, and chasing someone through the office was horseplay – especially when the other person was active in playing a prank.

• Throwing the heavy tool – Comp coverage did exist when a construction worker asked a co-worker to hand him a hammer, but the hammer was thrown instead. This may have constituted horseplay on the part of the thrower, but by not the person on the wrong end of the hammer. There was coverage because the injured worker had not consented to the thrower’s horseplay.

• Tough guys square off – Two warehouse workers were arguing about who was tougher, and both had playfully punched one another. One was seated on a forklift, and the other was standing beside it. The forklift operator told the other he was done arguing and to back off.

The forklift driver then ran over the other worker’s foot. This was compensable, even though the co-worker had not yet backed away. The forklift driver had declared the argument over, and thus was no longer engaged in horseplay. He also had a duty to operate the forklift safely when he knew others were nearby.

As can be seen, incidents of horseplay can be a close call. The most important lesson is to take statements as soon as possible after an incident, take scene photos if necessary, and consult your carrier or counsel about whether the horseplay defense might apply. The cast in “The Office” gets away with a lot of shenanigans, but of course, they don’t have to pay the bills!

R. Stephen Burke is a litigation partner at Dressman Benzinger & LaVelle, PSC, whose field of work includes workers’ compensation, injuries to people and property, Social Security disability, wills and powers of attorney.

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Contact Thomas Napier, PhD, Director of Professional Development at the HBA (859) 331-9500 x19

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START PLANNING NOW FOR THE 2014 HOME SHOWS CAVALCADE OF HOMES MAY 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 ENTRIES ARE BEING ACCEPTED. DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS MARCH 7, 2014.

HOMEFEST AT THE WINNER’S CIRCLE PARK IN TRIPLE CROWN AUGUST 9-24 LOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. TOUR OF REMODELED HOMES OCTOBER 4-5

CONTACT MELANIE MEYER TO REQUEST MORE INFORMATION

NORTHERN KENTUCKY BUILDING PERMITS SINGLE FAMILY

JANUARY ‘14

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MODULAR HOMES

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MULTI FAMILY

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CONDOS

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COMMERCIAL

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COMMERCIAL REMODELING

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RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

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$764,000

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$13,197,041

21

$4,926,767

53

$610,536

2

$91,043

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$354,747

1

$12,000

BOONE

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$3,428,798

CAMPBELL

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$753,474

KENTON

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$3,100,031

GRANT

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$230,000

1

$120,000

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$7,632,303

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$0

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$972,510

1

$764,000

3

$20,184,691

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$8,783,767

69

$1,068,326

SINGLE FAMILY

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MODULAR HOMES

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MULTI FAMILY

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CONDOS

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COMMERCIAL

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COMMERCIAL REMODELING

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RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

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$242,000

4

$500,000

1

$300,000

49

$3,453,807

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$730,157

1

$1,130,000

6

$168,500

8

$16,500,000

15

$2,508,290

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$185,018

1

$12,500

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$972,510

1

$6,987,650

2

$3,857,000

CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON OWEN TOTAL

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BOONE

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$3,796,339

CAMPBELL

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$1,020,454

KENTON

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$2,220,508

GRANT CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON OWEN TOTAL

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$7,037,301

0

$0

14

$16,742,000

4

$500,000

1

$300,000

65

$7,092,097

61

$1,096,175

JAN-JAN 2014

51

$7,632,303

0

$0

12

$972,510

1

$764,000

3

$20,184,691

23

$8,783,767

69

$1,068,326

JAN-JAN 2013

46

$7,037,301

0

$0

14

$16,742,000

4

$500,000

1

$300,000

65

$7,092,097

61

$1,096,175

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BUSINESS MEETINGS AT A GLANCE / CALL 331-9500 FOR RESERVATIONS OR TO CONFIRM DATES

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Lunch & Learn, Social Marketing Secrets to Grow your Business, 11:00 am, HBA

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Housing Day at the Capital, Frankfort, KY

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2013 SAM Awards, 11:00 am, Radisson Hotel Covington

HBAK Winter Board Meeting Marriott Griffin Gate, Lexington

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Builder/Realtor Bash!, 4:00-7:00 pm, NKAR Office LDC Board of Governors, 11:00 am, HBA

Enzweiler Trade School Graduation, 6:00 pm, HBA

LDC - The State of Stormwater and the Dev. Community, noon, HBA

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