MAB Homefront - Spring 2022 Magazine

The MAB

Homefront

Spring 2022

IN THIS ISSUE:

APRIL 26 5PM-7PM

The MAB

Homefront contents 1

Upcoming—Take Note!

14

Trending Stories

3

2022 Leadership Team

17

40 Below Corner

4

Letter from the President

18

MAB Update

4

Memo from the EO

19

Realtors in the News

5-6

Membership

20

City, County and State

7-8

Local News

21

NDAB News

9

City, County and State

22-24 National News

11-12

Monthly Feature

25-26 Contracting Concerns

13

Upcoming Events Calendar

advertising directory cleantechllc.us A-1 Evans Septic

Houston Engineering

Ackerman Estvold

Landsiedel's Heating & Air Conditioning

Acme Tools

Lite-Form of Minot

All-State Contracting

Mindt Construction

B & B Insulation

Minot Lumber and Hardware

Blake Krabseth

Minot Sash & Door

Bremer Bank

North Dakota Guaranty & Title

Clean Tech

North Star Steel

Coldwell Banker

Northern Prairie Home Improvement

Concrete Mobile

Ready Builders

Connole & Somerville

SERVPRO

Dacotah Bank

Signal Realtors

Dig It Up

SRT

Farmer’s Insurance—Miranda Schuler

SVR

First Western Bank & Trust

Tollefson's Carpetland

First Western Insurance

Verendrye Electric Cooperative

Future Builders

Watne Realtors

Glass Doctor

Xcel Energy

Gravel Products

SERVICES OFFERED Portable Toilet Rentals Certified Septic System Install/Repair and Inspection

Septic Tank Pumping Floor Drains Grease Trap Pumping Hydro Jetting

MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

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2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS TRAVIS MOWBRAY- PRESIDENT

LAURI HOPWOOD - TREASURER

CASEY SCHRIOCK - VICE PRESIDENT

SHANE LIDER - IMM. PAST PRES.

Concrete Mobile

Minot Lumber

Mowbray & Son Plumbing & Heating

Dacotah Bank

CHRIS DAHL

KASPER ZIEGLER

United Rentals

Burdick Job Corps

ROB ORTS

COURTNEY PARDON

PHIL RISBRUDT

CURT OLSON

Verendrye Electric K & R Contracting

BRUCE WALKER - SENIOR LIFE DIRECTOR Coldwell Banker

JOE STENVOLD - LIFE DIRECTOR JAX Contracting

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Bremer Bank MDU

JEFF HAIDER

WB Components

OPEN POSITION

Contact MAB office if interested!

2022 COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE/STRATEGIC VISIONING Travis Mowbray, Casey Schriock, Lauri Hopwood, Shane Lider, Bruce Walker HOME & GARDEN SHOW Kasper Ziegler (Chair) Morgan Abel, Shane Lider, Lauri Hopwood, Jeff Haider

MEMBERSHIP Rob Orts (Chair) Chris Dahl, Joe Stenvold, Amber Kraft PARADE OF HOMES Mataya Lafontaine, Kimberly Keller, Renata Buen, Pat Bailey, Ashley Lawson, Alyx Pederson, Courtney Pardon, Jeff Haider

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Joe Stenvold, Phil Risbrudt, Shane Lider EVENTS Lauri Hopwood (Chair) Rob Orts, Phil Risbrudt, Chris Dahl, Kasper Ziegler, Courtney Pardon, Desiree Burleson, Lance Rascoe

40 BELOW COUNCIL Amanda Geinert, (Chair) Cole Stober, Ron Rudser, Gene Beau Lac, Morgan Langan, Mataya Lafontaine, Marie Hallof, Cody Hodenfield, Shane Lider, Phil Risbrudt, Alissa Ewan, Amber Kraft, Taylor Feller, Britain Zellers, Dan Yale, Samantha Rasmusson

Your membership with MAB automatically gives you 3-in-1 membership with: Minot Association of Builders | North Dakota Association of Builders | National Association of Home Builders

The MAB Homefront is the official publication of the Minot Association of Builders (MAB). The MAB Homefront is published four times per year to its members and others associated with the building industry. Neither the advertisers, nor MAB, will be responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, herein contained. For advertising rates, resource file or address information, contact MAB. Suggestions, ideas and letters are always welcome!

Minot Association of Builders (MAB) 606 Burdick Expressway West Suite B Minot, ND 58701 Phone: 701-852-0496 www.minotab.com | contact@minotab.com Like us! www.facebook.com/minotab | Follow us! www.instagram.com/minotbuilders The MAB Homefront || 3 || Spring 2022

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TRAVIS MOWBRAY 2022 MAB PRESIDENT

Minot Association of Builders Members, As winter fades to spring, the Minot Builders Association is anxious to begin the 2022 construction season, as we work to support our members.

to share their knowledge and help local associations like ours.

A successful Home and Garden Show took place in early March. It was a terrific kickoff to the busy This February, members of the Minot Association of construction season, as we Builders attended the International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida. We were able to network with people promoted businesses in Minot and the surrounding area. In fact, attendance was up 20 percent from last in the building tradess industries for different areas of year!

North Dakota and around the country, learning about their regions’ progress and struggles. Additionally, it Finally, the Minot Builders Association has had many was amazing to tour the trade show and see the “lunch and learn” and educational sessions this year. amazing products available to all of us. There were close to 1200 exhibitors and over 70,000 attendees at These gatherings are opportunities all of our members the show. Some of the main areas of focus at the show should take advantage of to attend. Keep your eyes out for additional programs throughout the year! and associated NAHB meetings were workforce development partnerships, materials (lumber) pricing, Sincerely, housing & climate good practices, and land development “smart growth principles”. We heard from Travis Mowbray many speakers who are experts with great willingness

MEMO FROM THE EO ERIKA KELLY MAB EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The Value of Membership What do YOU value most about membership with Minot Association of Builders?? Many members quote NETWORKING & EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES as the biggest values. If you would agree, I urge you to take a look at our spring event line-up. We have many opportunities available—hopefully to appeal to all different types of members! I know these transitional months between winter and full-boar construction season can sometimes be busy and sometimes be slow — the weather can be a wild card and we just don’t know what to expect. We hope you’ll work some MAB events in your calendar to help pick up a new piece of knowledge or rejuvenate a passion to get involved in the community.

that so many value. I hope you all have put those final pieces of your display back in place and are working through your potential client list gathered at the show. If you have thoughts about the show or ideas for next year, please contact me! I’d be happy to discuss! You can find a wrap-up with some fun photos from the show on pages 11-12.

I hope you enjoy this issue and invite you pass it along to a co-worker or business partner when you are finished — share all the benefits the MAB can offer.

Wishing you well, Erika

Thank you to those who participated in the Home & Garden Show in March! I’d say this is another part of membership MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

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MEMBERSHIP We would like to extend a big THANK YOU to our members who are up for renewal this quarter. We have loved working with you over the past year and look forward to many years moving forward!!

Your continued support of the Minot Association of Builders helps us continue to work for you at a local, state and national level.

APRIL

Dig It Up Backhoe Service | Travis Bohl

Ackerman-Estvold | Sabrina Herrmann

Farmers Insurance | Miranda Schuler

All-State Contracting | Warren Anderson

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. | Khris Walz

Brokers 12 | DeLynn Weishaar

Magic City Home Leisure | Brandon Solem

CAVES | Ron Stotz

TJ Appliance Service | Jessica Jensen

Culligan | Ed Nush

Tollefson's Retail Group Inc. | Brandon Tollefson

MAY

Shane Lider (affiliate) | Minot Lumber & Hardware

Coughlin Construction | John Coughlin

Minot Paving Co | Dick Ruten

Farroh Roof Truss | Wayne Aberle

Minot Sash & Door | Myron Feist

Flying B Construction, LLC | Wayne Bontrager

Mowbray & Son Plumbing & Heating | Travis Mowbray

Loard Agency Inc. (Aflac) | Cassie Loard

RDO Equipment | Brad Murphy

Mindt Construction | Mark Mindt

Welstad Construction | Joel Welstad

JUNE Amber Kraft (affiliate) | Keller Williams Inspire Realty

Bob Marquardt (affiliate) | Farmers Union Insurance

Alpenhorn | Christopher Clausen

Gooseneck Implement | Bryan Hoffer

Coldwell Banker—1st Minot Realty | Bruce Walker

Laurie Herslip (affiliate) | Muus Lumber & Hardware

Core and Main | Justin Hochhalter

Muus Lumber & Hardware | Pat Bailey

Dean’s Bulk Service | Nathan Rauser

Northern Prairie Home Improvement | Duane Block

Excavating Inc | Jeff Anderson

SERVPRO of Minot | Ryan Conklin

Farmers Union Insurance | Steve Heilman

Ward Title | Marie Hallof

Do you see your name here?? Don’t forget to renew your membership to get access to all the latest info, events, and exclusive sponsorship opportunities for your event. It is so easy to renew online — just visit www.minotab.com.

Prefer to receive an invoice and mail a check for your renewal? No Problem!

Just email Erika at contact@minotab.com for more information.

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MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

MEMBERSHIP

MAB’S NEWEST MEMBERS Feb 2022—March 2022

SEE YOUR AD HERE! CALL THE MAB OFFICE TO FIND OUT MORE. 852-0496

top recruiters

Thanks to these members who have helped grow our MAB community by recruiting new companies to join our association. If you have a member prospect, please contact Erika Kelly (contact@minotab.com or 852-0496) and she’ll take it from there!

Joining the Minot Association of Builders is the first step to becoming more active in our industry.

Please take a moment to welcome the newest members of our association.

SAMANTHA RASMUSSON AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP

MICHAEL A. LUCY AGENCY, INC. 701-852-1078 srasmuss@amfam.com

STATESMEN: (500-999 Credits) John Coughlin (513) SUPER SPIKES: (250-499 Credits) Bruce Walker (400) Joe Stenvold (328) ROYAL SPIKES: (150-249 Credits) RED SPIKES: (100-149 Credits) Greg Aasmundstad (134) Rob Orts (117) GREEN SPIKES: (50-99 Credits) Dave Lebrun (81.5) John Lund (73) Joni Hoffer (68) Cindy Snay (64.5) LIFE SPIKES: (25-49 Credits) Joe Kraft (40) BLUE SPIKES: (6-24 Credits) Pat Bailey (24) Christopher Dahl (12) Stacey Abel (9.5) Erika Kelly (8.5) Todd VanDusen (8) Phil Risbrudt (6) CANDIDATES: (1-5 Credits) Wendy Bailey (2) Pat Graner (2) Khris Walz (2) Jeff Haider (1) Hallie Lock (1) Travis Mowbray (1) Tom Philion (1) Aisha Vadell (1) Amanda Geinert (0.5) Penny Perdue (0.5) John Zimmerman (0.5)

NEW MEMBER RECRUITERS Thanks to these members who have help grow our Minot Association of Builders community by recruiting new companies to join our association this quarter

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AMANDA GEINERT First International Bank & Trust

HAVE A HOT PROSPECT? Contact the MAB office at contact@minotab.com or 701852-0496 so we can help you distribute membership information, benefits, and an application

(Reported thru 4/1/2022 from NAHB) MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

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LOCAL NEWS

MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO HOLD BUILDING TRADES SUMMER CAMP | JUNE 6-10, 2022 Minot Public Schools has received a grant that will allow the school to hold a summer camp geared toward students interested in building trades.

The grant is made possible by the North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). The funding is provided to develop new

or expand existing Career and Technical Education summer camps and activities, focusing on middle and high school aged student. The intent of the opportunity is to address learning loss due to disruption in education caused by the COVID-19

pandemic.

Minot Public Schools will hold the Building Trades Summer camp June 6-10 and the camp will be led by Matt Ruhland. Mr. Ruhland is looking to connect with home builders who can assist with the projects of building a play-

house/fort and a train if enough students are registered.

The goal is to provide students with skills and career awareness during the week and a possible summer job if industry reps who assist have openings.

Anyone interested in assisting with this program should contact Erika at the MAB Office and she will put you in contact with the program facilitators.

The program is also seeking industry partners who may not necessarily be part of the build but can provide insight to the students in the form of “toolbox talks” during breaks.

It is the hope that members of the Minot Association of Builders will accept this opportunity to champion the workforce development effort that is needed in our community, as skilled labor shortage is a reality in many industries.

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MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

CITY, COUNTY AND STATE MINOT BUILDING PERMITS | DOLLAR VOLUME

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

$246,870,839.00

$49,355,446.00

$35,353,600.00

$214,213,48400

$43,849,463.00

MINOT BUILDING PERMITS | NUMBER OF UNITS

MINOT BUILDING PERMITS

1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0

Single Family

1133

1056

Multi-Family

840 598 363 292

2011

191

2012

2013

181

2014

209 95

60

2015

2

53

2016

38

2

67 4

85 48

2018

2019

2020

68

2017

84

9

2021

MINOT BUILDING PERMITS JANUARY 2022 BUILDING PERMIT TYPE

NUMBER OF PERMITS

PERMIT VALUATION

FEBRUARY 2022 NUMBER OF PERMITS

PERMIT VALUATION

MARCH 2022 NUMBER OF PERMITS

PERMIT VALUATION

8

$1,385,000.00

1

$1,200,000.00

1

$0.00

4

$89,000.00

1

$15,000.00

7

$209,000.00

Decks

1

$16,000.00

Egress Windows

1

$1,000.00

Mobile Homes

1

$5,000.00

3

$9,500.00

1

$250,000.00

1

$15,000.00

30

$3,194,500.00

Single Family Dwelling

Townhouse/Duplex 5 or More Family Dwelling Industrial/Agricultural Amusement Social & Recreational

1

$607,000.00

Move/Relocation (Residential) Stores & Customer Service Offices, Banks & Professional Hospitals & Institutional Structures Other than Buildings

Residential Remodel

4

$105,000.00

1

$40,000.00

3

$38,000.00

Residential Addition Commercial Remodel

7

$6,596,000.00

6

$128,000.00

Detached Garages & Carports

Accessory Buildings (Sheds)

Fire Department Const. Permit Demolition—Residential Demolition—Commercial

1

$20,000.00

Interior Demolition—Commercial

1

$59,000.00

2

$60,000.00

Temporary Structures

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13

$7,328,000.00

13

$325,000.00

MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

BY THE NUMBERS

ADULT ATTENDANCE (600+ KIDS!)

ATTENDANCE INCREASE FROM 2021 SHOW

TOTAL BOOTHS FILLED

TOTAL EXHIBITORS

NEW IN 2022!

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EVENTS CALENDAR

MARCH 4-5

MARCH 4

APR 21 MONTHLY | MAY 4 | MAY 24

after hours APRIL 26

MAY 10

MAY 12

JUNE 2

JULY 18

JULY 20-21

SUMMER BOARD MEETING ————— MINOT, ND

AUGUST 30

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SEPTEMBER

DECEMBER

MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

ONPOINT

TRENDING STORIES

THE 2020 DESIGN TRENDS REPORT ROUNDTABLE SHOWS US WHERE DESIGN IS HEADED THIS YEAR AND GOING FORWARD

NAHB’s Best in American Living Award (BALA) winners exemplify the best of the best in national design trends, as identified by the industry-leading BALA judging panel each year.

Using these winners and trends, NAHB’s Design Committee hosts an annual Design Trends Roundtable during the International Builders’ Show. Trends are expanded upon, debated and added to, resulting in a comprehensive collection of trends. These trends are subdivided into five main categories: overall design, how we live, architectural features, colors and materials, and design details. Expect to see these trends across the home building industry this year and beyond.

Thoughtful, Well-Edited Design

Architects are pushing for more character and uniqueness, especially in production homes. Well-edited doesn’t necessarily equal simpler, but it does mean there needs to be a genuine purpose of place and points of interest that draw the eye across the façade – without all the fussiness of past decades.

What’s Old is New Again

Colorful Kitchens

Three words: white kitchen fatigue. No matter the aesthetic, color finds a place in many of this year’s winning kitchens. Often found first on the island and then on lower cabinets, many designers are finding ways to punch up today’s new and remodeled kitchens.

Crisp Colors and Warm Woods

In 2020, fresh and clean interiors are the name of the A renewed focus on genuine sense of place makes adapgame. More designers are pairing otherwise “stark” or tive reuse and historic preservation projects a focus of “cool” palettes with warm wood tones — either real 2020. By focusing on what came before, designers can wood or manmade — to create a look that is both drabuild on history instead of starting over, and residents matic, yet homey; high-end, yet comfy. will feel more connected to the place they now call home. Through preservation and adaptive reuse, build- Personalized Lighting Design ers and designers can capture parts of our heritage. It all Numerous companies on the market now offer distincboils down to this: Why get rid of a sense of place, when tive fixtures, from chandeliers to pendant lights to flushit’s already there? mount lighting. Lighting, like other design details, should not be an afterthought.

High-Design Multifamily Amenities

Multifamily projects are taking their cues from the hos- MORE COLOR & MATERIAL TRENDS pitality industry and designing higher-quality lobbies, leasing offices, mail centers, etc., to be true amenity It’s “not your grandma’s” wallpaper – updated designs, texspaces for residents. tures, prints, colors, etc.

Flex Rooms

Flex rooms are a big draw for a potential buyer, especially if they anticipate the needs of their family changing while they own the home. Grandparents could move in, a relative could come to stay, or they could start a new business, and the home needs to match

High-Quality Signature Entries

In our often car-centric society, residents spend a lot of time coming into their homes through garages. In 2020, expect to see a greater focus on front entries and improved streetscapes. The entry extends behind the front door and includes the entire entry sequence: How will visitors and residents access the home?

Expansive, Large-Format Windows

Almost a standard feature in single-family custom homes, expansive, oversized windows — often with limited vertical interruptions — are on trend in all housing types.

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Flat-panel cabinetry, as a nod to Mid-Century Modern Stainless steel cabinets in some regions to match stainless steel appliances Long-format brick Black window frames across architectural styles, despite their challenges to keep clean and scratch-free during construction A general preference toward lighter stains Woods mixed with whiter grays Dark bottom cabinets paired with lighter top cabinets in kitchens and baths SEE MORE | WHAT’S

TRENDING NOW AT NAHB’S BESTINAMERICANLIVING.COM/ TRENDING

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40 BELOW CORNER

UPCOMING 40 BELOW MEETINGS ———— April 19 | 11am Planning Meeting

May 17 | 11am Planning Meeting

June 21 | 4pm 40 Below Happy Hour

July 19 | 11am Planning Meeting

August 16 | 11am Planning Meeting

UPCOMING EVENTS ———— Summer Great Fun at Appreciation After Hours on March 4!

Service Project

September Homes & Hops Downtown Bar Crawl

October Bags & Builders Cornhole Tournament

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MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

MAB UPDATE

2022

SERIES

FIND MORE INFORMATION AND PRE-REGISTER FOR ALL SESSIONS AT MINOTAB.COM/LUNCHANDLEARN << DATE: Thursday, April 21st, 2022 – 12pm-1:30pm (lunch is included) LOCATION: TBD COST: Minot Association of Builders Members: $20/person | Non-Members: $25/person The Minot Association of Builders is partnering with the City of Minot to host a Code Review Class. We will focus on the 2021 International Residential Code significant changes and will also set aside time for suggested topics from attendees — can include anything from the Building code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, or Electrical Code. Suggestions for material to be covered are welcome and a quick survey can be completed here. The class will begin at 12 pm and lunch will be served. There will be adequate time for Q&A at the end, so bring your questions!

<< DATE: Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 | Noon-5pm LOCATION: North Dakota Safety Council | 308 40 th Ave NE, Suite A – Minot COST: MAB Members: $70/person | Non-members: $85/person Do you know how to respond if your colleague collapsed on the job site? This course teaches students to take action in a medical emergency and prepares them to respond to choking, breathing and cardiac emergencies. Participants will learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in conjunction with CPR. First Aid is taught using a combination of instructor-led lecture, “watch-then-practice” videos, and hands-on training. Topics such as bleeding, burns, poisoning and sudden illness are covered. Course content is applicable for industrial, office, and home settings. Upon completion, receive an Adult 2-year CPR/AED and 2-year First Aid certificate. << DATE: Tuesday, May 10th, 2022

11:30 AM Lunch | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Speakers | 1:00 – 1:30 PM Discussion LOCATION: Grand Hotel – Norsk Room COST: Minot Association of Builders Members: $20/person | Non-Members: $25/person **Pre-registration is requested.

This luncheon is a time to hear from numerous leaders in Minot regarding projects and grown taking place in our city. There will be plenty of time for questions & discussion.

This is your chance to have a one-on-one conversation with your city leaders!

<< DATE: Thursday, May 24th, 2022 – 12:00 pm-1:00 pm (Lunch will be served) LOCATION: Minot Public Library | South Meeting Room

COST: $20 for MAB Members | $25 for non-members Join the Minot Association of Builders for a Lunch & Learn session, as we hear from Justin Otto with the ND Department of Environmental Quality about Radon in New Construction & Home Remodeling.

Topics covered will include: What Radon is, Health concerns when exposed to Radon, Testing for Radon, What do to if testing numbers are elevated, Radon Mitigation: the advantages to Radon-Resistant New Construction compared to retrofit radon mitigation.

PAST SESSION | On March 23rd, Dallas Grossman with the ND Department of Environmental Quality

presented on behalf of NASECA, and detailed procedures for Stormwater and Erosion Control on jobsites. The North American Stormwater & Erosion Control Association (NASECA) is a non-profit dedicated to bringing individuals together to discuss, inform and network in the stormwater and erosion control industry.

If you have additional questions on this topic, Dallas can be reached at dgrossma@nd.gov or 701-328-5242 MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

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REALTORS IN THE NEWS

BROKERS 12

SIGNAL REALTY

It’s been a busy First Quarter at B12! Here are some highlights: Brokers 12 won the Best of the Best contest by MDN for the #1 Real Estate Agency in Minot The Minot Association of Builders Home & Garden Show 2022

Backpack Buddies award for Community service

KW INSPIRE REALTY Spent time in March to celebrate our 2021 award winners. We are so proud of all our Agent’s accomplishments! Honored to be in business with the best!

REALTORS:

Send us your news!

We want to know what is happening in your business, what you are doing in the community, and any trends in the housing market.

Submit content to: contact@minotab.com

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CITY, COUNTY AND STATE

From the Executive Director, MARCH 2022 As interest rates and inflation rise, the housing market is shifting. For North Dakotans of limited means, including many buyers who are pursuing homeownership for the first time, that shift means the time to assess their options and create strategic offers is eroding.

The table below, published by Realtor.com in February, depicts the impact of rising interest rates with two down payment scenarios, 10% and 20%. The January 2022 national median home asking price of $375,000 is used as the baseline.

The monthly payment on a 30-year mortgage for a $375,000 home with a 10% down payment is $1,364 using the December 2020 rate of 2.67%. The payment increases to $1,525 once the interest rate is adjusted to the January 2022 average of 3.55%. In the second example, using the 20% down payment, the monthly payment increases from $1,212 to $1,356. As interest rates and the cost of goods rise, more money is required to come out of the buyer’s pocket each month. For buyers who don’t have the additional funds, their price point shrinks.

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) recently published its 2021 Annual Report. Last year, 1,371 households used the agency’s FirstHomeTM program. The average purchase price of $189,363 was much lower than the national average. The average age of the borrower was 32 with annual earnings of just under $60,000.

The most interesting marker of changing times was the percentage of borrowers using purchase assistance (i.e., down payment and closing cost help). Historically, over NDHFA’s 40 years of existence, 43 percent of borrowers used this assistance.

In 2021, the number was 83 percent.

While NDHFA’s Homeownership Division is looking forward to a more manageable workload as the number of homeowners re-financing drops, the agency expects to see more demand for its homeownership programs. On average, NDHFA’s interest rates are a quarter to half of a percent below market rates, providing buyers with greater purchasing power, and the available purchase assistance truly opens doors for some individuals and families to be able to own their own home.

I continue to repeat myself, but the success of our homebuyers is based on the partnerships NDHFA has with local lenders and real estate agents. We do greatly appreciate the work they do on our behalf, and we took time at our February Homeownership Forums to recognize nine of our partners with Champion Awards for going above and beyond. They help NDHFA not only make homeownership affordable, but for many households, their support makes it possible.

—Dave Flohr, NDHFA Executive Director

Source: NDHFA.org

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NDAB NEWS

CEO MESSAGE

AROUND THE STATE ————

PROMOTE NEW HOMES IN APRIL In the month of April, the home building industry brings

April 8

attention to the many benefits of newly constructed homes during New Homes KAYLA PULVERMACHER NDAB CEO

Month. According to a recent survey by The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), there is an increased desire among home buyers for bigger homes

and more outdoor amenities. For example, Millennials and Gen Xers say their housing preferences have changed because of the pandemic, and they desire more space and more bedrooms, homes with modern or contemporary exteriors, and floor plans designed for multiple generations. As a result, new homes are in high demand. New homes not only benefit the home owner, they benefit the community. Estimated one-year impacts of building 100 single-family homes in a typical local area include $28.7 million in local

income, $3.6 million in taxes and other revenue for local governments, and 394 local jobs. With available home inventories at an all-time low, there has never been a better time to celebrate our industry. This month, take time to laud the benefits of building new homes.

Williston Home & Garden Show

April 20 Dickinson General Membership Mtg

April 28-May 1 Bismarck Parade of Homes

May 7-8 Fargo Parade of Homes

May 14-15

Fargo Parade of Homes

May 21-22 Fargo Parade of Homes

June 21

Grand Forks Sporting Clay Shoot

Kayla Pulvermacher

July 20-21

NDAB CEO

NDAB Summer Board Meeting Location: Minot, ND

LUMBER

BUILDING MATERIALS

OPEN 7:30 AM TO 5:30 PM MON-FRI 8 AM TO 1 PM SAT

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED FRANCHISE

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COMPLETE LINE OF BUILDING MATERIALS FOR EVERY NEED MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

NATIONAL NEWS

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS ENDORSES SENATOR JOHN HOEVEN FOR RE-ELECTION On March 30th, The National Association of Home Builders

critical election year that it is important to elect pro-

(NAHB) announced the endorsement of North Dakota

housing, pro-business candidates to Congress to ensure

Republican John Hoeven for re-election to Senate in North

that housing and the economy move forward.

Dakota. Sen. Hoeven also received the Defender of Housing Award.

“We are proud to endorse Sen. Hoeven for re-election because he opposes needless regulatory mandates that

“Sen. Hoeven has consistently demonstrated that he is a

increase housing costs, while working with home builders

champion of housing and has pushed to advance policies

to provide more safe and affordable housing for

that will help ease the nation’s housing affordability crisis,

hardworking American families,” said Konter.

put families in homes, create jobs and spur economic growth,” said NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter, a homebuilder from Savannah, GA.

New home construction is an engine of job creation. On average workers from 22 fields are needed to build a home.

Constructing 100 single-family homes creates nearly 300

Housing is important to local, state and national

full-time jobs and $11.1 million in fees and taxes for all

economies and accounts for about 15 percent of the

levels of government to help fund schools, roads, police

nation’s Gross Domestic Product. NAHB believes in this

and firefighters.

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NATIONAL NEWS

SAVANNAH-BASED BUILDER TO LEAD NAHB The National Association of Home Builders names new 2022 Chairman Jerry Konter, a Savannah-based home builder with more than 40 years of experience, was elected 2022 Chairman of the 140,000-member National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the association’s Leadership Council meeting in February.

Konter, who has been on the association’s leadership ladder for three years, is the founder and president of Konter Quality Homes, a company he established in 1977 in his home town of Savannah, GA.

HOME BUILDING EXPERIENCE Konter Quality Homes continues a family tradition of over 55 years in the Savannah real estate market, anchored by three generations, including his parents and his son, Mark Konter.

“My entire career has been centered around the home building industry,” Konter said. “I face the same issues every day that my fellow NAHB members face, and I understand the challenges. It is an honor to represent this community of hardworking professionals. We love what we do, and we care about our communities and the families that move into the homes we build.”

Konter Quality Homes has constructed more than 2,000 single-family homes and 500 units in 17 communities. Konter has twice been recognized as Savannah Builder of the Year. He has also been inducted into the halls of fame of the Home Builders Association of Greater Savannah and the Home Builders Association of Georgia.

Konter’s tenure as chairman began at the association’s annual International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Orlando, where he ascended to the top of NAHB’s five-year leadership ladder. He now leads the five-person senior officer team.

Konter has been active in NAHB’s leadership at the local, state and national levels throughout his career, including as president of the Home Builders Association of Greater Savannah in 1991 and president of the Home Builders Association of Georgia in 1998. At the national level, Konter chaired several NAHB committees, including land development, meetings and convention, state and local government affairs and federal government affairs. He has served as a leader in the association for more than 25 years.

PERSONAL LIFE A graduate of the University of Georgia, Konter is active in his community as a member of the Jaycees, on the board of directors of both the Savannah Humane Society and the Savannah Jewish Federation, as president of the Jewish Educational Alliance, as a trustee of the Savannah Jewish Foundation, and as a member of the Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Planning Commission.

Konter and his wife, Marcy, enjoy spending time with family, including their two grown children, Mark and Tess, and two grandchildren.

And the housing industry remains a family business, with Marcy serving as president of Konter Management Co. and director of customer service at Konter Quality Homes, while Mark serves as vice president of the company. Konter’s parents were active in the Savannah real estate market, founding Konter Realty in 1961.

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CONTRACTING CONCERNS

NAHB SUPPORTS SKILLSUSA AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Provides National Carpentry Winners with Scholarships The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced support for SkillsUSA, a national education nonprofit focused on workforce development. The 2022 sponsorship will support SkillsUSA’s mission and scholarships for the national carpentry winners of the SkillsUSA Championships to further their education. The SkillsUSA Championships will be held during the National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, June 20-24, 2022.

“The NAHB is stepping up to support America’s construction future workforce,” says SkillsUSA executive director, Chelle Travis. “We are rolling up our sleeves every day to serve career and technical education and forge meaningful partnerships between education and industry that result in a better-trained workforce and, ultimately, a shrinking skills gap. We are so appreciative of NAHB’s support for our carpentry students.”

“NAHB is proud to be an official partner of SkillsUSA and to support this worthy organization that helps students succeed in the workplace,” said NAHB CEO Jerry

Howard. “There has been a skilled labor shortage in our industry for some time now, and by working with SkillsUSA we can help close that gap and create a workforce that is essential to meet the strong demand for housing.”

SkillsUSA is the national organization for students in trade, industrial, technical and health occupations education. It sponsors the SkillsUSA Championships annually to recognize the achievements of career and technical education students and to encourage them to strive for excellence and pride in their chosen occupations. Working against the clock and each other, the participants prove their expertise in job skills for occupations such as carpentry, electronics, technical drafting, precision machining, medical assisting and culinary arts. There are also competitions in leadership skills, such as extemporaneous speaking and conducting meetings by parliamentary procedures.

The contests are planned by representatives of labor and management and are designed to test the skills needed for successful entry level performance in given occupational fields. Safety practices and procedures are part of each contestant’s score.

Contestants in carpentry frame walls using wood and/or steel studs, cut and install rafters, gable end overhangs, fascia board and soffit installation, install sheathing and/or exterior siding and trim. Demonstration of knowledge of stair construction is required. Contestants are judged on accuracy, ability to read and interpret blueprints, workmanship, safety and the proper use of tools, equipment and materials.

PODCAST | THE POTENTIAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF WAR IN UKRAINE ON HOUSING In the latest episode of NAHB’s Housing Developments podcast, CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin welcome NAHB Chief Economist, Dr. Rob Dietz, to discuss current and potential economic impacts on housing brought on by war in Ukraine and associated international sanctions.

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CONTRACTING CONCERNS Half of payroll workers in construction earn more than $49,070, and the top 25% make at least $75,820, according to the latest May 2021 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and NAHB analysis. In comparison, the U.S. median wage is $45,760, with the top quartile (top 25%) making at least $68,590.

HIGHEST PAID OCCUPATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION IN 2021

The top two highest paid occupations in construction are CEOs and lawyers, making more than $162,390 and $152,650 per year, respectively. Out of the next 13 highest paid trades in construction, 12 are various managers. The highest paid managers in construction are architectural and engineering managers, with half of them making more than $135,900 annually.

Among construction trades, elevator installers and repairers top the median wages list, with half of them earning more than $98,600 a year and the highest paid 25% making at least $120,950. First-line supervisors of construction trades are third on the list, with median wages of $72,600 and the top 25% highest paid supervisors earning in excess of $91,310.

In general, construction trades that require more years of formal education, specialized training or licensing tend to offer higher annual wages. Median wages of construction and building inspectors are $61,360, and the wages in the top quartile of the pay scale exceed $78,940. Half of plumbers in construction earn more than $59,810, with the top quartile making more than $78,190. Electricians' wages are similarly high.

Carpenters are one of the most prevalent construction crafts in the industry. Although the trade requires less formal education, the median wages of carpenters working in construction exceed the national median. Half of these craftsmen earn more than $48,420, and the highest paid 25% make at least $62,370.

NAHB’s AVP for Housing Policy Research Natalia Siniavskaia provides more analysis in this Eye on Housing blog post.

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