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The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

HOMEFEST 2014 Preview Party, August 8th HOMEFEST August 9th–24th presented by Adam Miller Homes Take a sneek peek at the homes inside on page 18!

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Kentucky is to promote and enhance the integrity and

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visibility of the construction industry and the members of the

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The mission of the Home Builders Association of Northern

organization through advocacy, communication, education and political action. The Northern Kentucky Home Product and Service Buyers’ 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 Kentucky is strictly prohibited. phone 859.331.9500 or fax 859.578.3393 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

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.

5 . . ............................... HBA Fall Membership Drive 6 . . .......5th Annual Dewey Newport Associate Council

Scholarship Fund Outing

9 . . .Who Bears the Risk of an Owner’s Failure to Pay? 12..................................... Millennium Club Update 14....... Autumn 2014 Continuing Education Schedule 15 .................... NAHB Designation Courses Offered 16 ........................... BBQ Throwdown and Hoedown 18 .......................................... HOMEFEST Preview 23 ........... Tour of Remodeled Homes Call for Entries 26.................... Northern Kentucky Building Permits 27............................................ Calendar of Events

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MEMBER MIX AND MINGLE

Tuesday, September 30, 2014 5:30 - 8 p.m. Hosted by Arcadia, Fischer Homes 7668 Arcadia Blvd., Alexandria, KY

Join us at the SMC Member Mix & Mingle! It’s a great opportunity to network! FREE EVENT! Appetizers & Beverages provided - Door Prizes Reservations Required by Friday, September 26, 2014 Call (859) 331-9500 or e-mail janisbeard@hbanky.com

IT’S FREE TO ATTEND, SO BRING A FRIEND!

Think Outside the Box.

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 Dan Smith, Director of Finance Holly Woodring, Administrative Coordinator

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THE NEED FOR SKILLED TRADES AND WHAT THE HBA IS DOING ABOUT THE ISSUE During the “great recession” we experienced a massive rollout of skilled trades-people from the residential construction industry. If you are a builder or remodeler this is no news to you. In 2010 the HBA convened a group of our past presidents to discuss issues. One agenda item was our thoughts on where the state of our workforce would be after the recession was over. The consensus in the room reflected people’s personal experiences during the 1981-1982 recession; the worst housing recession in everyone’s memory. That recession lasted two years. This recession lasted five to six years. As a result a considerable percentage of our trades-people left the industry. They went off to employment or training in other industries, went back to school, left the workforce entirely, or retired. Nationally, the residential construction sector has added 106,000 jobs according to NAHB. That is a substantial number but only slightly eats away at the 1,466,000 jobs lost since 2006 in our industry. Locally, the Southwest Ohio Regional Workforce Development Board estimates that to serve all construction jobs (industrial, commercial and residential) in Greater Cincinnati there needs to be 200 new trained construction trades-people added to the payrolls monthly. Your HBA studied the situation specifically in Northern Kentucky and we estimate that we need to add over 2,000 skilled trades-people between the beginning of this year and the year 2020. Currently, we are equipped to train roughly half of those future trades-people. Your HBA is working to provide the other roughly 1,000 future trades people you need and fulfill the needs of other areas. Since 2009 we have more than doubled the enrollment in the Enzweiler Apprentice Training Program. In fact we have reached capacity at the Building Center and are looking for other options to enroll more individuals in the program because it is needed. We have expanded the program beyond the historical Carpentry, HVAC, and Electric courses; adding plumbing, maintenance and remodeling, welding and this year masonry. During the last school year we enrolled 200 students in the program and had a waiting list of over 40 individuals who we felt weren’t the best applicants for our workforce. The program boasts a 97% job placement rate and a 76% retention rate for two years following the students’ graduation. This is significant and a track record other programs can’t come close to.

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Earlier this year the HBA entered into an educational services agreement with the HBA of Lexington for carpentry and HVAC apprenticeship courses in their jurisdiction. Those courses, owned by the HBA of Lexington are beginning this fall. Your HBA is currently in talks with several other HBA’s across the country to help them do the same in the areas of need in their respective jurisdictions. This problem is not a Northern Kentucky problem. It is nationwide. As we talk with members locally we hear stories of homes sitting without work being done. This means money as the loan clock ticks. We also get reports of starts being held up due to short labor supply. From our large production builders we hear stories where they have specific trades that are in short supply. One builder can’t find carpenters, another can’t find foundation companies, another can’t fin HVAC installers and on and on. What does this mean? It means that there are serious shortages of skilled trades-people across the board. There are serious headwinds to overcome. For years schools have pushed students towards colleges and away from the trades whether the student was a fit for college or otherwise. High Schools and Technical Colleges have cut their trades courses back or done away with them entirely. Studies show that if a student is not introduced to a career sector prior to the age of 15 then the chances for that student to consider, much less select, that career are very low. Without training opportunities at the High School level it paints a very bleak picture for the ability to fill our workforce gap. The HBA will continue to do everything it can to fill the workforce gap. We are working with High School counselors, advising workforce groups, creating workforce partnerships, and speaking with elected and appointed officials to make changes that are significant. This work is integral to the HBA’s mission. We will do whatever we can to fill the needs. If you are in need of workers, have an applicant for our 20142015 school year or plan to sponsor a new employee in our programs please contact us. Sincerely,

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

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MEMBERSHIP UPDATES

MISSING IN ACTION

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

If you do business with any of the missing members, please encourage them to get back in the action at the HBA!

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. If you have a new representative, encourage them to attend one of these orientations. They will be amazed at the benefits and services the Home Builders Association provide for their members. The next New Member Orientation will be at the Home Builders Association office, on September 23rd at 3:30 pm.

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Cosmopolitan Title Agency Lisa Williams 73 Cavalier Blvd. Florence, Kentucky 41042 859-795-1132 Business: Title & Escrow

Basement Solutions Barry Forman 1026 Maple Florence, Kentucky 41042 859-525-7111 Business: Decks & Interior Trim Sponsor: Brian C. Jones

WELCOME BACK We are truly happy to have your support and membership! The following companies are once again members of HBANKY. A & E Door Window Company M & M Kroth Construction

HBA Fall Membership Drive Starts Now!

he Fall Membership Drive which is usually is a two day event will run for the month of August thru September 18th. That gives you approximately 6 weeks to promote HBA Benefits to fellow non-member colleagues. Once you have bagged your new member, plan to bring your applications along with membership dues to the HBA Fall Membership Celebration Luncheon on September 18th at the HBA Office at Noon. If you have not quite bagged your prospect, invite him to the Celebration Luncheon. A Top Recruiter prize will be awarded along with other prizes for this event. You might say “What are the benefits of HBA Membership? First of all, evaluate how you benefit from your HBA membership and relay that information to your prospect. Here is a list of HBA Benefits that you might not be using, but would certainly benefit your potential prospect: • Discounted Insurance – Health and Worker’s Compensation • Discounts on Verizon Wireless monthly access fees and equipment • Discounts at Staples, Avis, Hewlett Packard, Office Depot, FTD Yellow Freight • Super America Fleet Service discounts on gas and oil changes • Lowe’s 5% Business Discount plus 2% HBA Member Discount • $500 discount on a GM car or truck • Ability to find Skilled Employees through the Enzweiler Apprentice Training Program

• Expanding market exposure through consumer shows and business to business events • Legislative & Government Affairs Advocacy • Access to the Most Successful, Influential and Powerful Business People in Your Area • Fun social events such as: Member Mix & Mingles, Annual Golf Outing, Annual Elk Creek Outing, Table Top Night, Associates BBQ Throw Down & Hoedown, HomeFest Preview Party, Holiday/Inaugural Dinner These are just a few of the benefits HBA Members enjoy. Start now and make your list of fellow colleagues who would like to reap these benefits too. Membership application s can be found at www. homebuildersnky.com or by calling Janis Beard, 859-331-9500. During the Membership Drive, the $45 application fee will be waived. Don’t know if your prospect is already a HBA member? Go to the HBA website, www.homebuildersnky.com and look at the Find a Member tab. You will find all current members listed there. Oh, by the way, each HBA membr receives a free listing on the HBA website… another great benefit! Don’t delay….start on that list today! Membership is the life blood on the HBA. Assist us in keeping your Association strong by recruiting a new member.

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Individual Non-Shooter - $40 Join us for a lovely lunch, dinner and wine tasting in the beautiful rolling hills of Owen County. Station Sponsorships Available - $80 All proceeds benefit the Dewey Newport Associate Scholarship Fund which provides scholarships for needy students in the Enzweiler Training Program. The proceeds from the 2013 Elk Creek Outing provided three scholarships for students who will be attending the Enzweiler Training Program in 2014. Sponsorship includes: • Prominent Signage at station and recognition in BUILDER Magazine • Exposure to shooters and members attending the event Dewey Newport Associate Apprenticeship Scholarship Gun Raffle - The Associate Committee will raffle off a CZ Redhead Deluxe 20 gauge Over/Under Shotgun valued at $1200.The shotgun is being provided by special assistance from Glauber’s Sports in Carrollton, KY. To purchase your tickets, contact Janis Beard at the HBA Office. Associate members will also be selling these tickets. Tickets will be sold at the Elk Creek Outing. All proceeds will benefit the Dewey Newport Scholarship Fund. Don’t miss this opportunity to win a first class shotgun like Craig Jobe did last year! Let’s Go Shoot Some Guns & Drink Some Wine! Reservations are a must! Reservations to shoot must be received by August 28th. No cancellations after August 28th. Call Janis Beard, 859-331-9500 to reserve your station sponsorship or to make reservations to shoot.

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LEGAL ALL-RITE READY MIX

Pay-If-Paid: Who Bears the Risk of an Owner’s Failure to Pay?

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ubcontractors beware. On July 17, 2014, the Ohio Supreme Court clarified the necessary language to create a “pay-if-paid” clause and to shift the risk of owner’s nonpayment to subcontractors. Frequently, subcontract agreements base contractor’s payment to subcontractors on the contractor’s receipt of payment from the owner. Two common methods for dictating the payment of subcontractors are “pay-when-paid” and “pay-ifpaid” clauses. Pay-when-paid clauses provide that payment to subcontractors should be within a certain amount of time after the owner pays the contractor. Courts interpret these as a timing mechanism for payment, rather than a defense to nonpayment if the owner has not paid the contractor. In practice, these clauses merely delay payment to subcontractors for a reasonable time. Pay-if-paid clauses, on the other hand, provide that payment from owner to contractor is a condition precedent to the contractor’s duty to pay subcontractors. A condition precedent is an event that must occur before a duty or right arises. This means that, if a certain event does not occur, a party’s obligation under the contract is not necessary. In other words, the contractor has a duty to pay the subcontractor only when, and if, the owner pays the contractor. Prior to the recent Ohio Supreme Court decision, Ohio courts had been strongly construing contracts against pay-if-paid clauses. A recent Court of Appeals case in Ohio provided that simply stating that the owner’s payment to contractor is a condition precedent to the contractor’s duty to pay subcontractors is not enough to constitute a pay-if-paid clause. A successful pay-if-paid clause must, in addition, expressly provide that it is the parties’ intent for the subcontractor to bear the risk of the owner’s nonpayment. If the parties do not expressly shift the risk of the owner’s nonpayment to the subcontractors, Ohio courts will construe the clause to be a pay-when-paid clause. The reasoning behind this holding is simple. The general contractor of a project contracts directly with the owner. Thus, a general contractor should stand in better position to know the owner’s financial stability than subcontractors. The competing rationale, however, is that the parties are free to negotiate the terms of an agreement and shift risk as desired. In Transtar Electric, Inc. v. A.E.M. Electric Services Corporation, the Ohio Supreme Court focused on the latter rationale, and upheld bare condition precedent language as a pay-if-paid clause. The Court reasoned that stating that the contractor’s receipt of payment from the owner is a condition precedent to the subcontractor’s right to payment does clearly express the parties’ intent to shift the risk of the owner’s nonpayment to the subcontractors. No more language is necessary to convey the parties’ intent. This recent decision makes it all the more important for subcontractors to carefully review contracts before signing. The presence of the “condition precedent” language can make the difference between payment and nonpayment. For more information, please contact Kelli A. Kleisinger, a Cincinnati associate in the Construction Law Practice Group at Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc. Kelli can be reached at (513) 357-5283 or via email at kkleisinger@dbllaw.com.

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SEPTEMBER 17

Workplace Safety, presented by NKEMS 10 am – 1pm *This course fulfills AGC/SIF requirements for safety $35

OCTOBER 9

Workplace Safety, presented by NKEMS 10 am – 1pm *This course fulfills AGC/SIF requirements for safety $40

Smarthome Customization for Builders and Remodelers presented by Simtech 10am – 1pm $30

Fireplace Replacement Technology for the 21st Century, presented by Regency Fireplaces 10am – 1pm $30

CPR/AED Training, Presented by NKEMS 10 am – 1 pm $40 *This course fulfills AGC/SIF requirements for safety

NAHB Home Technology Seminar: This course counts for the electives needed for CAPS,

Graduate Builder and Graduate Remodeler Designations, presented by Ric Johnson 8:30 – 5:00 $200

Economical Solutions for Code Compliant Structures, presented by Simpson Strong Tie 9am – 12 pm $30

Metal Roofing Options for Custom Building and Remodeling, presented by Metal Sales 1pm-4pm $30

Workplace Safety, presented by NKEMS 10 am – 1pm *This course fulfills AGC/SIF requirements for safety $40

NOVEMBER 4

EPA Safe Lead Removal Certification Training, presented by proActive Safety Consultants 7:30 am – 5:00 pm $375

Workplace Safety, presented by NKEMS 10 am – 1pm *This course fulfills AGC/SIF requirements for safety $50

Economical Solutions for Code Compliant Structures, presented by Simpson Strong Tie 1 pm – 4 pm $30

Smarthome Customization for Builders and Remodelers presented by Simtech 1pm – 4pm $30

Fireplace Replacement Technology for the 21st Century, presented by Regency Fireplaces 1 pm – 4 pm $30

Metal Roofing Options for Custom Building and Remodeling, presented by Metal Sales 10 am - 1 pm $30

Workplace Safety, presented by NKEMS 1 pm – 4pm *This course fulfills AGC/SIF requirements for safety $50

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CPR/AED Training, presented by NKEMS 2pm – 5pm *This course fulfills AGC/SIF requirements for safety $75

Call (859) 3319500 to register for a class or visit www.hbanky.com.

EDUCATION NEWS NAHB Designation Courses Offered at HBA of Northern Kentucky

esignations are important for your business. They tell your prospect that you have taken the time to attain specific skills in your field. In this competitive world any edge you have over your fellow industry professionals helps. Also, the information gained by taking a course helps you to create a niche in the market that can be filled and allows you to specialize in an area that your competitors do not. During the recession many members neglected their professional development due to expense cutting. Now is the time to grow and to set yourself apart from those in your field. To help you we are offering our first course in some time that helps you gain electives credit towards both the Certified Aging in Place Specialist and Graduate Builder and Graduate Remodeler NAHB Designations. The course will be on September 22nd and will be taught by Ric Johnson. The course will run from 8:30am until 5:00pm. The cost for the course is $200. Lunch is provided. To register call the HBA at 859-331-9500.

Spotlight on Presenters HBA Northern Kentucky Welcomes NAHB Designation Course Trainer R L Johnson

R L Johnson is President and CEO of Right@Home Technologies. Ltd., a State of Ohio Limited Liability Corporation that is parent to Ricâ€™s Electric, an Ohio licensed electrical contractor specializing in energy management solutions for the Active Adults, Elite Systems Solutions, an award winning Electronic Systems Contractor, again working in the 50+ housing market, Ohio Home Theater, a leader in the design/build of entertainment spaces through out the State of Ohio, Excentrique, anindustry training and advocacy company and R L Johnson Construction Services, a custom design build builder/remodeler in the Aging in Placemarket. Ric is a nationally known speaker, trainer and evangelistfor Installed Home technology for Aging in Place. Johnsonhas over forty years experience in integrating solutions in both the residential and light commercial marketplace. Ric has served as consultant to area builders, developers and clients in developing specific aging in place designed room additions, single family and multifamily aging in place structures.

HBA Northern Kentucky Welcomes: Chad Nichols of Simtech Home Solutions

Chad Nichols has been an IT professional since 1989 and Electronics Systems Integration professional since 2006. He has primarily concentrated on general business management, systems design, and sales activities for Audio/Video, Security, and Automation technology solutions during that time. He has designed, sold, installed, and managed in many different environments including residential, restaurant, hospitality, medical, and multi-dwelling. He holds Nuvo, Control4, and HAI product line system design and installation certifications. He attended Purdue University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Purdue University in 1993; attended the University of Phoenix MBA program, and completed other coursework in the Project Management Institute curriculum. He worked at Intel Corporation from 1993 â€“ 2006 as an IT professional managing employee productivity technology solution deployments. Chad currently resides in Burlington, Kentucky with his three sons Caleb, Jacob, and Elijah. 07/2014

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ASSOCIATES BBQ THROW DOWN

he Associates Committee out did themselves with this event. First of all, it was a beautiful evening. Twelve pit masters grilled up fabulous ribs, chicken, shrimp and pulled pork. The KY Bluebelles filled the air with bluegrass music which inspired Mike Phirman, Phirman Construction to get up and dance “The Old Man from the Mountain” shuffle and provide a train whistle during the Orange Blossom Special. Members also enjoyed corn hole due to the efforts of Adam Chaney, Terrace Holdings, organizing the tournament. We certainly found out who in the HBA makes the best barbeque ribs. Roy Piercefield, Jr., Forge Lumber, took 1st Place with his special barbeque ribs. His pulled pork wasn’t in the running, but it was mighty good! There was a tie for 2nd Place. Ryan Stoffel, Fischer Homes and Doug Roberts, Watson Gravel had the judges licking their lips and wanting more. Thank you to our judges, Bubba Bo, 99.3 Eagle Country; Jim Pfeiffer, Famous Dave’s; Dan Scherff, Roeding Insurance; Jim Stegman, Stegman Construction and Charlie Harvey, Beef O’Brady’s. We want to give a special “Thanks” to Best Way Disposal for sponsoring the KY Bluebelles. These girls were a big hit. Their performance was very instrumental in making this event a success. Thank you to Reading Rock Fireside for sponsoring the “Big Green Egg” raffle to raise money for the Associates Dewey Newport Scholarship Fund. Thank you to our Door Prize Sponsors, Fox 19, Enquirer Media, Watson Gravel, and Cumulus Cincinnati. Thank you to the Associate BBQ Committee who did an awesome job planning the event, setting up and cleaning up. Committee members are: 16

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Walt Dunlevy, Associate President, Forge Lumber; Art Fischesser, Associates Vice President, All-Rite Ready Mix; Debbie Franxman, Wiseway Supply; Laquinta Strickland and Ellen Barnett, L & N Federal Credit Union, Zach Hadden, Pella Windows & Doors; and Doug Roberts, Watson Gravel. A special “Thanks” to Walt Dunlevy, who provided the extra pulled pork for the masses, buns and many lunches during the planning process. Your dedication to the HBA is not overlooked. “Thank You” to our Pit Masters! These guys and gals provided the meat and their time to grill up the delicious BBQ dishes that we all enjoyed. Brian Jones, C.K. Ash Insurance Barbara Drees Jones, Drees Homes, Corporate Joe Halpin, Drees Homes, Purchasing Micah Carter, Sims-Lohman Mike Conklin, Drees Homes, NKY Division Ryan Stoffel, Fischer Homes Roy Piercefield, Jr., Forge Lumber Brian Miller, EVP, HBA Patrick Townsend, Patrick’s Custom Hardwood Flooring Mike Becker, Re/Max Affiliates, representing NKAR Doug Roberts, Watson Gravel Debbie Franxman, Wiseway Supply

& HOE DOWN A HUGE SUCCESS!

Pit Master, Patrick Townsend, Patrick’s Custom Hardwood Flooring

Pit Master, Mike Becker, representing NKAR. Janie Wilson, NKAR and Eileen Junker

1st Place Pit Master, Roy Piercefield, Jr., Forge Lumber

2nd Place Pit Master - Ryan Stoffel, Fischer Homes

Pit Masters, Joe Halpin & Barbara Drees Jones, Drees Homes

BBQ Judges, Bubba Bo, 99.3; Charlie Harvey, Beef O’Brady’s and Jim Stegman, Stegman Construction

2nd Place Pit Master - Doug Roberts, Watson Gravel

KY Bluebelles

Barbara Drees Jones & Anita Kosco, Drees Homes and Jennifer Miller

Debbie Franxman, Wiseway Supply, winner of the “Big Green Egg” Raffle. Scott Becker, Reading Rock, donated the “Big Green”.

Bob Schroder, Arlinghaus Builders, cornhole contestant

Adam Chaney, Terrace Holdings, showing his skills in cornhole

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Homefest 2013 Triple Crown - Winner’s Circle Park is Northern Kentucky’s premier single site home show. Nestled in the rolling hills of Southern Boone County, Triple Crown is one of the most prestigious and beautiful communities ever created in Northern Kentucky. Home in this year’s event are priced from $500’s to the mid $800’s with finished and themed basements, professional decorating throughout and adorned with the type of finishes one would expect from this premier event. For more information on the homes, HOMEFEST and directions to Triple Crown visit the HBA’s website www.HomeBuildersNKY.com

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• Great room with cultured stone fireplace, granite hearth and coffered ceiling • Chef ’s kitchen with Thermador appliances, and custom cabinetry • Dining room columns and tray ceiling • Master suite with walk-in shower adjoins the outdoor living space • Lower-level Rec room with full bar, guest bedroom and bath, and a flex room • Energy Star verified • Geothermal heating and cooling system

• Spacoius main floor opens up from the outside veranda into the Great Room, dining room and kitchen providing open spaces with a warm, comfortable feel. • Master bedroom provides a peaceful retreat complete with built in coffee bar • Master bath features a stand alone soaker tub and large two-person shower • Finished basement has 2 bedrooms with shared Jack and Jill bath, full wet bar and wine cellar

• Kitchen opens up to great room and dining nook that ties all three rooms together as if they were one • Oversized single-level kitchen island • Many energy efficient building products on display • Upstairs, there is a tech room/ bonus room and 3 bedrooms

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• 6,000 square feet of living space, this stately 4-5 bedroom, and 5.5 bath • Private turreted study and a formal dining room offering a convenient butler’s pantry and separate wine bar area • kitchen features a generous serving island, a large pantry, a working pantry for meal preparation and small appliance storage, and a pocket office • Covered outdoor living area, with a fireplace • Turned staircase leads from the main foyer to secluded second floor owner’s suite, with spa bath, freestanding tub, separate vanity sinks, walk-in shower and enormous walk-in closet • Finished lower level, with recreation room, and den or bedroom with an adjoining full bath

Fischer Homes has been building quality homes for over 30 years since our start in 1980. In fact, many of our sales end up coming from customers referring their friends and family. Customer satisfaction of over 98% means we are a builder you can depend on. As a privately held company we are focused on providing a home that will last for generations to come.

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JUNE ‘14

MODULAR HOMES

MULTI FAMILY

CONDOS

COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

$5,137,999

$7,489,619

$622,470

$128,100

$297,806

BOONE

$6,838,938

$452,284.00

CAMPBELL

$2,949,796

$200,000.00

KENTON

$2,165,275

$11,954,009

SINGLE FAMILY

$1,520,391

$650,000

$3,759,270

$2,287,203

$1,520,391

$652,284

$5,787,999

$11,376,989

107

$3,207,479

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MULTI FAMILY

CONDOS

COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

$38,000

$29,172.00

$3,470,634

$3,606,886

$1,018,869

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JUNE ‘13 BOONE

$6,458,224

CAMPBELL

$2,570,908

65000

$1,309,000

$251,000

KENTON

$3,735,125

$132,511,382

$18,200

$711,018

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$264,000

93000

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$93,000

$132,614,382

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$55,742,986

$6,425,005

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$225,000

$153,411,475

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$126,000

$54,700

$29,172

$4,070,634

$5,060,086

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$2,035,587

$2,296,977

$37,745,240

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$79,514,027

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$12,120,963

$3,229,171

$35,246,922

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$79,649,778

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

Tour of Remodeled Homes Committee Meeting, 11 am, HBA Remodelers Issues, 12 pm, HBA

HomeFest 2014 Preview Party, 5-9 pm, Triple Crown

HOMEFEST AUGUST 9th–24th in Winner’s Circle Park at Triple Crown Country Club presented by Adam Miller Homes SMC Board of Governors, noon, HBA

LDC Board of Governors, 11 am, HBA

Membership/Retention Meeting, 11:30 am, HBA

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26 Ambassador Club, Noon, HBA

State and Local Government Committee, noon, HBA

sunday

HomeFest 2014 Wrap Up Meeting, 10 am, HBA

monday

wednesday 3

Membership/Retention Meeting, 11:30 am, HBA

State and Local Government Committee, noon, HBA

friday 5

saturday 6

Finance Committee Meeting, 9-10 am, HBA

Membership Drive Celebration Lunch, Noon, HBA

25 HomeFest 2014 Wrap Up Meeting, 10 am, HBA

Ambassador Club, Noon, HBA

5th Annual Dewey Newport Associate Council Scholarship Fund Outing, 11:30 am, Owenton, KY

LDC Board of Governors, 11 am, HBA

Remodelers Issues, 12 pm, HBA

AGC/SIF Workplace Safety Class, 10 am - 1 pm, HBA

september

NAHB Fall Board Meeting

SMC Board of Governors, noon, HBA

thursday

Office Closed Labor Day

Enzweiler Apprentice Training Program Orientation, 6 - 8 pm, HBA

tuesday 2

Executive Committee Meeting 1:30 - 3:30 pm, HBA

Executive Committee Meeting 1:30 - 3:30 pm, HBA Board of Directors Meeting, 3:30-5 pm, HBA

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