Ncbia may jun 2018 builder

Resolve to make goal setting and planning a core part of your business in 2018 by joining other like-minded business owners from Northeast Ohio.

actioncoachteamneo.com/growthclub

Enroll Today Online!

BUILDER north coast building industry association

Table of Contents ON THE COVER

NEWSLETTER

North Coast Building Industry Association (NCBIA) BUILDER newsletter is the official newsletter of the NCBIA and is published monthly by the NCBIA. The NCBIA is an affiliate of the Ohio Home Builders Association (OHBA) & the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

NCBIA Office

5201 Waterford Dr., Sheffield Village, OH 44035 Ph: 440.934.1090 Fax: 440.934.1089 info@ncbia.com www.ncbia.com

NCBIA Staff Executive Officer - Judie Docs

judie@ncbia.com Executive Assistant - Deb Fisher

debncbia@gmail.com Marketing Associate - Maria Sabala

maria.sabala.ncbia@gmail.com

The Young Professionals committee executed another outstanding beer tasting event at Avon Brewing Company. Photos from the event are on pages 24-28.

Duck Tape Festival Best of Ohio Info Executive VP Column Eye on Housing

4

Letter from the President

President - Jeff Hensley, Lake Star Building & Remodeling Vice President - Liz Schneider, Dollar Bank Associate VP - Sara Majzun-Garwood, BCT Alarm Services, Inc. Treasurer - Steve Fleming, Shamrock Development Secretary - Jeremy Vorndran, 84 Lumber Company Immed. Past President - Chris Majzun Jr., Majzun Construction

Thanks for Renewing

16 29

Spike Update

5 6-9 9 10

AD&C Loans

11

GM Cookout Flyer

12

NAHB Now - High Level

13-14

CareworksComp

15

St. Jude Update

16

Thank You for Renewing

16

Welcome New Members

16

Sorry to See You Go

16

Home Size Increases

2018 NCBIA Officers

Golf Classic Flyer

17 18-19

Exec Officer Report

20

Bringing Housing Home

22

Builder Confidence Climbs Photo Galleries

22 24-28

Spike Update

29

Legislative Review

30

Vacant Land Listings

32-33

Calendar of Events

34-35

Home Show Early Bird Form 36-37

2018 NAHB & OHBA Directors

2018 NCBIA Board of Directors

Ashley Caruso-Noe, Caruso’s Cabinets Tyler Yost, Dale Yost Construction Michelle Nowlin, First Federal Savings of Lorain John Toth, Floor Coverings International Tim King, K. Hovnanian Homes Jack Kousma, Kousma Insulation Mark Craig, Mark F. Craig, Esq. Keith Martin, MBD Homes Linda LaFleur, RE/Max Crossroads Dave Weisenberger, Tusing Builders Timothy McLaughlin, CFP®, Wells Fargo Advisors

These are our members who represent our local industry in Washington DC and Columbus.

2018 NAHB Directors Mary H. Felton, Fidelity National Title Jeff Hensley, Lake Star Building & Remodeling

NAHB Alternate Director

Jack Kousma, Kousma Insulation

Sr. NAHB Life Director Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction

Ohio’s State Rep. to NAHB

NCBIA Life Directors

Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction

Jeremy Vorndran, 84 Lumber Tom Caruso, Caruso’s Cabinets Bob Yost, Dale Yost Construction Mary H. Felton, Fidelity National Title Jeff Hensley, Lake Star Building & Remodeling Chris Majzun Jr., Majzun Construction Co. Chris Majzun Sr., Majzun Construction Co. Jim Sprague, Maloney + Novotny Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction Tom Lahetta, Tom Lahetta Builders, Inc.

OHBA Past Presidents Randy Strauss, 1996

2018 OHBA Trustees Jeff Hensley, Lake Star Building & Remodeling Keith Martin, MBD Homes Tom Sear, Ryan Homes

Advertising Policy - The North Coast Building Industry Association reserves the right to reject advertising in the Builder newsletter based on content.

Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement of the product or service advertised.

May-June 2018

Beer Tasting

OHBA Alternate Trustee Liz Schneider, Dollar Bank Mary H. Felton, Fidelity National Title

OHBA Area 2 Vice-President Richard Bancroft, Bancroft Development

www.ncbia.com

page 3

A Letter from the President

7-NIGHT RESORT VACATION

by Jeff Hensley of Lake Star Building & Remodeling

from

The Importance of Being Involved

$399

*

Worldwide Desnaons 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

Members report that they get the most out of their membership by becoming active participants in

ARIZONA

various areas within the association.

Kickstart or restart your North Coast Building Industry Association (NCBIA) membership by getting involved.

FLORIDA

Here are a few great ways to become a more active member: ► Serve on a committee ► Get involved in the civic and political areas to help effect the policies

TEXAS

and legislation that are best for our industry at a local, state or national level. ►

Focus your energy on membership recruitment and member

retention to strengthen the association. It’s a great way to get to know other industry professionals within your community.

NAHB Members Book Today for Big Savings!

Call 844-367-6433 | Tripbeat.com/nahb

*These vacations are limited and subject to availability. Tax additional. Nightly price presumes 7-night stay. See website for full details.

► Join fellow members on trips to Washington D.C. to personally discuss what’s important to our industry with our elected officials. ► Support our workforce development efforts. ► Help organize an association event for the public or a networking event for association members. ► With all this being said, if you are a Primary Member, please consider being on our Board of Directors. There are six board meetings a year (January, March, May, July, September & November – usually the

Support your community.

Shop local businesses.

second Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.)

o It’s good for your professional development.

o Gives you a different perspective that allows you to do your

job better.

o More experience about the industry and the association.

o Keeps you engaged in the health of the association and the

industry

o The opportunity to make an important contribution to our

members, association and the communities that we serve.

Local business owners have been counting on Town Money Saver to help grow their businesses since 1992. We are proud to be your hometown coupon magazine.

Your involvement can make a difference for the association and for your business.

page 4

www.ncbia.com

May-June 2018

Mark These Dates in Your Calendar

JUN 14 - Sales and Marketing Builder Luncheon, K. Hovnanian, Norton Place, Avon 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM JUN 22 - General Membership Meeting, Cookout, Pogie’s Clubhouse, Amherst 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - AND - Codes Roundtable, Pogie’s Clubhouse, Amherst 1-2 JUN 27 - Golf Committee - 9:00 - 10:00 AM Check the website at www.ncbia.com for up-to-date changes, additions and corrections to these events!

NAHB Member Advantage Discounts

The Avon Heritage Duck (Duct) Tape Festival returns showcasing duct tape in all forms including art, sculptures, fashion and more. It will be a celebration of duct tape, its enthusiasts, and its wacky and fun uses. The festival also honors the history and heritage of the city that is proclaimed the “Duct Tape Capital” of the world, home of Duck® brand duct tape, in Avon, Ohio. Rides, games and food will be part of the celebration, along with a Saturday morning duct tape parade! The festival, perfect for Father’s Day, features most dads’ favorite tool, but it’s fun for the whole family. And,

NAHB Member Advantage gives members an easy way to reduce expenses, maximize profits and increase efficiency. Through agreements with leading national companies, NAHB offers exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services that can benefit your business, employees and family. In the past year, members have saved over $20M through Member Advantage. For the most up-to-date information about which companies are offering discounts as well as detailed information on how to access the savings, please visit www. nahb.org/ma.

best thing of all the NCBIA is participating in it and we need your help!

The theme for the festival this year is “Under Construction” so this will be a great way to showcase our association to the public (including our 2019 Home Show) and why they should call us for all their home related needs! Remember: the more calls the NCBIA receives the more referrals our members get!

BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP! We need members to help staff the NCBIA table during the event. The times that the festival is open is 4 pm to 11 pm Thursday, June 14th & Friday, June 15th and then 11 am to 11 pm on Saturday, June 16th. You can work just an hour if you like! If you choose to work, please feel free to bring items to showcase your business and we encourage you to wear stuff with your logo on it! Our booth will consist of all things building related, as well as the Giant Jenga set for festival goers to play that was built by the carpentry students at the JVS! If you are interested in working please send an email to Sara MajzunGarwood, our Home Show co-chair, at sara.majzun@security-ohio. com or you can call her cell directly at 440.396.6631. She will then coordinate with you which times and days you are willing to help staff the booth.

Thank you all and we look forward to another exciting NCBIA event! #TeamNCBIA May-June 2018

www.ncbia.com

page 5

2018 Best of Ohio Homes Awards Presented by the Ohio Home Builders Association The Ohio Home Builders Association (OHBA) proudly presents the Best of Ohio Homes Awards program. The awards program is open to all local members.

Gain statewide exposure by entering the statewide OHBA Best of Ohio Homes Awards - the only statewide competition that recognizes excellence in the residential building and remodeling industry.

Companies seeking to win these prestigious awards can submit entries in categories such as Best Custom Home; Best Remodeling Project; Best Community Development; Best Outdoor Living Space; Best Interior Design and Best Specialty Room/Project.

The deadline for companies to enter is September 24th - Projects will be submitted online.

• Winners will be announced at the Fall OHBA Board Meeting - November 13, in Columbus, OH

• HBA members compete statewide with builders from all over Ohio

• Projects needed to be completed between July 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018

• Both New Construction & Remodeling Categories

• Sponsor opportunities available for statewide exposure to builders, remodelers & associates

• Some of the projects will be judged on square footage - not price - different judges

For more details or questions, contact OHBA at (800) 282-3403 ext. 1.

REGISTER FOR YOUR 2018 BEST OF OHIO HOMES CATEGORIES The Best of Ohio Homes Awards is in its third year and the program is presented by the Ohio Home Builders Association. The goal is to recognize builder and remodeler members for completing the BEST projects in the state. It also gives members a unique marketing opportunity – to present themselves to potential clients as one of the “Best of Ohio Homes” award winners.

Please review the category requirements and select all categories that you would like to enter. All projects must have been completed between July 1, 2017 – September 1, 2018, to qualify. All entries will be submitted and judged online.

Winners will be announced at the dinner ceremony during the OHBA Fall Board Meeting held at the Hilton Easton on November 13th.

page 6

www.ncbia.com

May-June 2018

The cost per entry - $175 Deadline to return entry form: Monday, September 24th *Deadline to upload entries online: Friday, October 5th *Once entry form is received, information on how to upload your material will be e-mailed to you.

Company Name (as you would like it to appear on an award): ____________________________________ Local you are submitting the award under:____________________________________________________ Contact Person: ________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ City, State & Zip: ________________________________________________________________________ E-mail Address: _________________________________________________________________________ # of Entries: _______ x $175 per entry = Total Amount Due: ________________

□ Check Enclosed Made Payable to OHBA

□ Send Invoice

Send or fax completed form to OHBA by Monday, September 24th Mail: 17 S. High St., Suite 700, Columbus, OH 43215 E-mail: build@ohiohba.com Fax: 614-228-5149 Questions: 614-228-6648

Everything you love about Amazon. For Work.

Through NAHB, register for a FREE Amazon Business account and gain access to the following features: Business-only pricing and products • Improved spending visibility

Purchasing approvals and workflows • Multiple payment options

•

•

Create a FREE account amazon.com/NAHB

Already have an Amazon Business account? Visit amazon.com/shop/NAHB

May-June 2018

www.ncbia.com

page 7

2018 Entry Requirements Best Custom Home/Best Townhome, Condo or Villa/Best Specialty Room or Project

o Entry Requirements: Submit one 8.5” x 11” floor plan or blueprint and at least 3 different color photos reflecting specific craftsman

ship and use of technology to meet the homeowner’s needs. Maximum of 3 photos per submittal.

o Judging Criteria: Submission will be judged on specific purpose, use of products, materials, design, function, lighting, technology,

furnishings and accessories.

Best Remodeling Project: Entire Home/Kitchen/Bathroom

o Entry Requirements: Include details of any unique challenges and at least 6 before photos and 6 after photos from the same

angle. Maximum of 6 photos per angle.

o Judging Criteria: Home will be judged on the overall remodeling project and transformation, aesthetics, use of materials, accesso-

ries, and meeting homeowner’s needs.

Best Community Development of the Year

o Entry Requirements: Submit an original brochure, one community advertisement, one color photo of signage, community entrance

or streetscape, and color photos reflecting specific craftsmanship and use of technology to meet the homeowner’s needs.

o Judging Criteria: Entries will be judged on product design, overall marketing effectiveness, functionality, usage of accessories and

technology to enhance the submission, and the use of products and materials in the overall design.

Best Outdoor Living Space

o Entry Requirements: Submit at least 3 different color photos reflecting specific craftsmanship and use of technology to meet the

homeowner’s needs. Maximum of 3 photos per submittal.

o Judging Criteria: Submission will be judged on specific purpose, use of products, materials, design, function, lighting, technology,

furnishings and accessories to meet the home owner’s needs.

Best Interior/Product Design of the Year

o Entry Requirement: Submit one 8.5” x 11” floor plan and at least 3 different color photos of at least one each of the main living

area, master suite, and kitchen. Maximum of 3 photos.

o Judging Criteria: Home will be judged on overall design efficiency, functionality of plan and site solution as they relate to their

target market.

Important Information

o Only the maximum number of photos listed above will be accepted. No photos can have company name or logo imprinted on

the photo, if so, entry will be disqualified and forfeit entry fee.

page 8

www.ncbia.com

May-June 2018

Best of Ohio Homes Categories

Executive VP Column

by Vincent J. Squillace, CAE, OHBA Exec. VP

STAYING ALIVE TO RUN AGAIN That is what the winners of the primary election now face. The biggest difference is they now face an opponent from the rival party. In many of the primary races, it did not appear the campaigning was against a friend but a foe. But that is politics today. The end goal is to get elected.

Best Custom Home Up to 2500 Square Feet 2501-3500 Square Feet 3501-5000 Square Feet

With term limits, we saw many contested races, both democrat and republican. We now will try to determine just what motivates and is important to the November challengers. Every state office will be occupied by a new officeholder. While the balance of the state legislature will not likely change a lot, many new faces will be in both chambers. Of note, a new House speaker will be elected to serve out the remaining year. The former Speaker resigned in the face of an FBI investigation. The story does not stop there.

Best Remodeling Project Bathroom Renovation - Up to $25,000 Bathroom Renovation - $25,001 - $50,000 Bathroom Renovation - over $50,001 Kitchen Renovation - Up to $50,000 Kitchen Renovation - $50,001 - $100,000 Kitchen Renovation - Over $100,001 Historical Renovation - Up to $250,000

Competition to replace him found funding and recruitment of candidates initiated by two hopefuls. The campaigns were not genteel.

It seems some bad blood was created which will taint all future activity.

That activity has already begun. According to House rules, session may only be called by the Speaker; remember, the Speaker resigned.

So, a new speaker must be elected by the Full House. That requires 50 votes. As I write this neither candidate has 50 votes from the majority caucus. According to some well-placed rumors, a successful candidate may ask some minority members for support.

Historical Renovation - $250,001 - $500,000 Historical Renovation - $500,001 - $750,000 Historical Renovation - $750,001 - $1,000,000 Historical Renovation - Over $1,000,001 Entire Home Renovation - Up to $250,000 Entire Home Renovation - $250,001 - $500,000 Entire Home Renovation - $500,001 - $750,000 Entire Home Renovation - $750,001 - $1,000,000 Entire Home Renovation - Over $1,000,001

Best Community Development of the Year

Just watching history in the making. Now just figuring out how to get HB 371 to the floor amidst all this.

Best Outdoor Living Space Up to $50,000 Over $50,001

Best Townhome/Condo/Villa Up to 2500 Square Feet 2501-3500 Square Feet 3501 - 5001 Square Feet

Best Interior/Product Design

Since 1938.

Strong. Stable. Safe.

Up to 2500 Square Feet 2501-3500 Square Feet 3501-5000 Square Feet Over 5001 Square Feet

Best Specialty Room/Project Up to $50,000 $50,001 - $75,000 $75,001 - $100,000 Over $100,000 May-June 2018

Š2018 Third Federal

www.ncbia.com

page 9

Eye on Housing

BY ROSE QUINT

Rising Incomes Boost Housing Affordability in First Quarter of 2018 Strong wage growth more than offset an increase in mortgage interest rates to boost nationwide housing affordability in the first quarter of 2018, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/ Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI).

In all, 61.6 percent of new and existing homes sold between the beginning of January and end of March were affordable to families earning the U.S. median income of $71,900. This is up from the 59.6 percent of homes sold that were affordable to median-income earners in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Expand your business (and your wallet) with up to 36% off when you ship with UPS® Your NAHB UPS Savings Program can help you get the support you need to make your shipping faster, your logistics better, and your customer experience superb. Make the most of your membership and take advantage of competitve rates on UPS® shipping services that include enhanced protection through UPS Capital Insurance Agency, Inc., and printing services through the UPS Store® that can help promote and grow your business.

To start saving, simply: Call: Visit:

1-800-MEMBERS (636-2377) www.1800member.com/nahb

Average mortgage rates jumped by nearly 30 basis points in the first quarter to 4.34 percent from 4.06 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Of the 237 metropolitan areas recorded in the first quarter HOI, 167 markets registered a gain in affordability from the fourth quarter of 2017, 68 posted a loss and two were unchanged.

Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, Ohio-Pa., was the nation’s most affordable major housing market. There, 90.9 percent of all new and existing homes sold in the first quarter were affordable to families earning the area’s median income of $60,100. Meanwhile, Cumberland, Md.-W.Va., was rated the nation’s most affordable smaller market, with 98.5 percent of homes sold in the first quarter being affordable to families earning the median income of $55,500.

San Francisco, for the second straight quarter, was the nation’s least affordable major market. There, just 9.2 percent of the homes sold in the first quarter of 2018 were affordable to families earning the area’s median income of $119,600.

All five least affordable small housing markets were also in the Golden State. At the very bottom of the affordability chart was Salinas, where 10.7 percent of all new and existing homes sold were affordable to families earning the area’s median income of $69,100.

Visit nahb.org/hoi for tables, historic data and details. page 10

T R E AT YO U R S E L F Make the most of your next trip with a complimentary upgrade when you use coupon # UUGA037. Plus, receive up to 25% off base rates with AWD # G572900.

Visit avis.com/nahb or call 1-800-331-1212.

Visit avis.com/nahb for full terms and conditions. ©2018 Avis Rent A Car System, LLC

www.ncbia.com

May-June 2018

Standards on AD&C Loans Ease, Interest Rates Expected to Rise

BY MICHAEL NEAL

has indicated that interest rates have been rising. The figure above illustrates that the median interest rate on a typical loan for land acquisition, land development, and single-family construction during the first quarter of 2018.

Builders and developers responding to NAHB’s AD&C Financing Survey continue to report easing credit conditions for acquisition, development, and single-family construction loans, over the first quarter of 2018, but the pace of easing slowed. At the same time, the majority of survey respondents indicated that the typical loan they obtained in the first quarter of 2018 was tied to a benchmark rate, usually the prime rate. Trends in the prime rate are closely tied to the federal funds rate indicating that, in addition to mortgage rates, anticipated policy tightening will also raise rates on supply-side loans as well.

Interest rates on land development and speculative single-family construction loans exceeded rates on land acquisition and pre-sold singlefamily construction loans. However, this is the first quarter of data and the differences across loan types may not be statistically significant. Alternatively, the differences may reflect the timing of origination within the three months of the quarter.

Lending standards on AD&C loans eased over the first quarter of 2018.

The figure above indicates that all major categories of AD&C financing also recorded net easing, with a larger net proportion of survey respondents indicating that standards had eased on single-family construction or land development loans. However, the pace of easing slowed from the previous quarter and from one year ago. The extent of easing overall in the first quarter of 2018 was less than the estimate of easing both one quarter ago and one year ago. Negative readings indicate net easing while positive ones signal net tightening. The figure above also illustrates that the slowdown in easing overall reflected a deceleration on the availability of loans across all stages of residential production.

The majority of survey respondents indicated that a typical acquisition, development, or construction loan (whether speculatively built or presold) they obtained over the first quarter, was tied to a benchmark rate, typically the prime rate. Across each loan type, 60 percent or more of respondents indicated that the typical loan they obtained in the first quarter was tied to the prime rate. Survey results indicated that the median spread between the loan rate and the benchmark rate was the same across all four loan categories, one percent.

Typically, lending standards refer to non-interest rate loan characteristics. In addition to loan availability, survey respondents were also asked to comment on interest rates associated AD&C loans. Previous analysis May-June 2018

The figure above indicates that the prime rate tracks the federal funds rate closely. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise the policy rate at its June meeting. Both the Federal Reserve and financial markets have signaled additional rate increases this year and in 2019.

Previous analysis has documented the role played by monetary policy in the recent cycle increase in mortgage rates. Tighter monetary policy will also raise rates on loans for housing production. To a lesser degree, however, the full extent of an increase in loan rates may also be determined by the risk premium associated with lending.

www.ncbia.com

page 11

u

u

s

North Coast Building Industry Association

2018 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

C O O K O U T L F R I D AY, JUNE 22ND

L

Cookout 11:30 - 1:00 | Codes Roundtable 1:00-2:00

Pogie’s Clubhouse, 150 Jefferson St., Amherst

ONLY $20 per NCBIA Member | $30 per non-NCBIA Member If you bring a POTENTIAL MEMBER & they join before 6/30/18, YOU WILL GET THE OCTOBER MEETING FREE!!!

EVENT SPONSORS

Play our “Hit the Building Inspector�

Game for a chance to WIN a great prize sponsored by:

SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE!!

Table sponsor: Drink sponsor:

Codes Roundtable 1-2 facilitated

by Ric Johnson, OHBA Executive Committee, and Building Codes Chair, Member of the Residential Construction Advisory Committee for the State of Ohio

Deadline for reservations or cancellations is Friday, June 15, 2018 Method of Payment: ___Invoice ___Check ___VISA/MC/AMEX

Attendee Name(s):

Card No:___________________________________________________

Attendee Name(s):

Exp. Date:__________CRV#:________ Phone: __________________ Email: ____________________________________________________

Attendee Name(s):

Signature: _________________________________________________

Company/phone:

Billing Address: ____________________________________________

_____ I will attend 1-2 codes session

____________________________________________

_____ I will ONLY attend 1-2 codes session No. of NCBIA Members

_______ x $20 = __________ Total Due = __________

No. of non-NCBIA Members

_______ x $30 = __________ Total Due = __________

Event sponsorship

_______ x $150 = _________ Total Due = __________

(2 tickets, mic time, your name/logo on registration and tables)

Hit the building inspector game sponsorship (you supply prize) _______ $100 Total Due = __________ Codes roundtable sponsorship (mic time, your name/logo on tables) _______ $100 Total Due = __________ Table sponsorship (recognition on all tables)

_______ x $50 = __________ Total Due = __________

A $5.00 CONVENIENCE FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR ALL CREDIT CARDPAYMENTS

Questions?? Contact us at (440) 934-1090 or email: judie@ncbia.com FAX form to (440) 934-1089 or Mail to: NCBIA, 5201 Waterford Dr., Sheffield Village, OH 44035 or register online at www.ncbia.com

A High-Level Meeting of the Minds

NAHB leaders listen to Vice President Mike Pence in the Indian Treaty Room of the Old Executive Office Building in Washington.

If the clout of a Washington trade association is measured by its access to high-level policymakers, than the members of NAHB have much to be proud about.

This week alone, during the 2018 NAHB Spring Executive Board Meeting in Washington, builders met at the White House with Vice President Pence and top administration officials; discussed the housing outlook with the Fed chairman; hosted HUD Secretary Ben Carson at the National Housing Center; and held several meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

“The fact that the National Association of Home Builders is so respected in Washington, D.C. is that the secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Federal Reserve chair, the secretary of the Treasury, our U.S. trade representative and the vice president of the United States all want to hear what we have to say,” said NAHB Chairman Randy Noel. “They want to talk about our issues and really get something done. That’s unprecedented, and it shows you the importance of housing.”

On Monday, the NAHB leadership met with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and members of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors to discuss the housing and economic outlook and to provide the builders’ perspective on the strength of local and regional housing markets throughout the country.

May-June 2018

The next day, the Executive Board traveled to the White House, where they received a briefing on major economic policy issues from Vice President Mike Pence and top Trump administration officials. The vice president and the team from the West Wing pledged to work with NAHB on key issues affecting the housing industry, including regulatory reform, workforce development and softwood lumber. Builders were also able to engage in a Q&A session and relay their top concerns as they relate to the housing industry.

Later that afternoon, scores of meetings were held with bipartisan congressional leaders on Capitol Hill to address NAHB policy priorities.

Regulatory Relief a Top Priority On May 23, HUD Secretary Ben Carson spoke to the Executive Board at the National Housing Center and reaffirmed the administration’s support for regulatory reform.

Noting that regulations “act as a stealth tax” on all American businesses, Carson said that one of President Trump’s first executive orders was the “2-for-1” rule which stipulated that for every new regulation that is created, two must be eliminated.

“The president is very committed to your industry and understands you need and want regulatory relief,” said Carson. “At HUD, we think the time is ripe to conform to the president’s agenda on eliminating

www.ncbia.com

page 13

or streamlining regulations and create a more coordinated regulatory environment.”

Addressing other topics, the HUD secretary said:

• It is his hope that housing finance reform will be back on the

congressional agenda for next year.

• HUD’s disaster response is moving quickly, and all $35

billion in the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster

Relief Program has been allocated.

• The agency is making it a top priority to modernize FHA

technology.

“Home building is the bedrock of this country,” Carson said. “It is a major mechanism for families to accumulate wealth. Thank you for your dedication for making the American dream come through for so many people.”

HUD Secretary Ben Carson addresses the NAHB Executive Board as Chairman Randy Noel looks on.

1938-2018

Love Where You Bank!

Nottforrprofit,,buttforrservice..Membershippopenntooanyoneewho lives,,works,,attendssschoollorrworshipssinnLorainnCounty.

Proudlyyservinggourrmembersssincee1938,,CommStarrCredittUnionnofferssa fulllrangeeoffproductssanddservicessforryourrfamily,,yourrhomeeanddyourrbusiness!

www.commstar.org 440.365.7342 1.866.365.7345

“Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed...

Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.” ~Henry David Thoreau There are several noteworthy things taking place right now and over the next few months in workers’ comp. As mentioned in last month’s newsletter, many BWC discount program deadlines are coming up at the end of May, and those dates are listed here. Equally important is the bi-annual Open Enrollment to choose your Managed Care Organization (MCO), and also big news from BWC about another potential dividend credit to be given to eligible employers beginning this summer.

Important dates and upcoming deadlines:

● June 21, 2018 ○ Due date for the first installment for PY 2018! (Please note this was recently updated by BWC.)

● June 30, 2018 ○ Early Payment Discount due date (Employer must pay full PY 2018 estimated annual premium in order to receive this discount.) ○ Deadline to complete Safety Council participation requirements for PY 2017. ○ Deadline to complete ISSP loss-prevention activities for PY 2017. ○ Deadline to complete the ISPP on-site consultation survey (form SH-29) for PY 2017.

One of the many benefits of using CareWorks MCO is the interactive claims portal, which now features the ability for employers to stay up to date with what’s happening on your claims via customized push notifications sent to your desktop, tablet, or mobile device. The portal also gives you the ability to:

● Use real-time online injury reporting ● Perform provider searches ● Utilize a suite of online tools, 24 hours a day ● Receive customized reports

Being aligned with CareWorks MCO and CareWorksComp TPA helps us as a team provide you with best in class comprehensive workers’ comp services. If there is anything you want to know about the Open Enrollment process, please ask us!

BWC Proposes “More than a Billion Back” Rebate for Ohio Employers: Due to strong investment returns and income, Governor Kasich and BWC Administrator and CEO Sarah Morrison proposed returning $1.5 billion in premium rebates to eligible employers, beginning this summer. This rebate would represent 85% of premium paid for the 2016 policy year, 7/1/16-6/30/17. It is the biggest rebate in 20 years, and will be voted on by the BWC Board of Directors on May 24. If approved, the rebates will likely be mailed in July and August, except for those employers who participated in a group retro program in 2016. Those rebates will be posted after the 2016 group retro refunds/assessments have taken place this fall.

May-June 2018

www.ncbia.com

page 15

Would You Please Help?

Thank You for Renewing Your Membership

The North Coast Building Industry Association (NCBIA) is raising funds to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s lifesaving mission of finding cures for children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases, and we need your help to reach our fundraising goal. Our member builder, Cleveland Custom Homes is building this year’s home along with many of our members that are donating materials, supplies, cash and/or labor to support the construction of the St. Jude Dream Home. The goal is to build this home at no-cost to St. Jude. We sincerely appreciate any donation that you can make to help bring hope to children dealing with cancer.

Pete Newstrom, Arrow Lift Trevor Miller, Brady 3 Custom Homes Kathie Craig, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Kathleen Cislo, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Jeff Hensley, Lake Star Builders & Remodelers Gary Kaminski, Kaminski Roofing, Inc. Bucky Kopf, Kopf Builders Dave Linna Sr., Linna Homes & Remodeling Patrick Rourke, Rourke Electric, Inc. David Sliman, Sliman Lumber Co. Mark Smitek, Smitek Construction Group LLC Jason Higgins, Sunnyside Chevrolet William Gill, William Gill Construction

Welcome New Members Patrick Ashcroft, Ashcroft Outdoor Solutions (Primary) 440-539-3009 ashcroftoutdoorsolutions@gmail.com

CLICK HERE to visit the NCBIA Fundraising Page for St. Jude.

Sponsored by: Sara Majzun-Garwood

How your donation helps:

● Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

● Treatments invented at St Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened more than 50 years ago. We won’t stop until no child dies from cancer.

● St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowl- edge to save thousands of more children.

Frank Edwards Jr. Linden’s Propane (Primary) (440) 452-0704 frankedwards@lindenspropane.com Sponsored by: Sara Majzun-Garwood

Sorry to See You Go Jacob Glatz, Howard Hanna

Thank you for your support! Together we can help St. Jude change the world.

If you have already made a donation, thank you very much!

page 16

www.ncbia.com

May-June 2018

Single-Family Home Size Increases at the Start of 2018

BY ROBERT DIETZ Counter to the recent prevailing trend, new single-family home size increased at start of 2018. New home size had been falling over the last two years due to an incremental move to additional entry-level home construction.

According to first quarter 2018 data from the Census Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design and NAHB analysis, median single-family square floor area increased to 2,436 square feet.

Average (mean) square footage for new single-family homes increased to 2,641 square feet.

The post-recession increase in single-family home size is consistent with the historical pattern coming out of recessions. Typical new home size falls prior to and during a recession as home buyers tighten budgets, and then sizes rise as high-end homebuyers, who face fewer credit constraints, return to the housing market in relatively greater proportions. This pattern was exacerbated during the current business cycle due to market weakness among first-time homebuyers and supply-side constraints in the building market. But the recent declines in size indicate that this part of the cycle has ended, and size will trend lower as builders add more entry-level homes into inventory.

The data for the first quarter of the year runs counter to this trend, but our forecasts suggest it should reverse as more entry-level housing is constructed.

On a less volatile one-year moving average, the recent trend of declines in new home size can be seen on the graph above, although current readings remain elevated. Since cycle lows (and on a one-year moving average basis), the average size of new single-family homes is 10% higher at 2,602 square feet, while the median size is 14% higher at 2,392 square feet.

In contrast to single-family patterns, new multifamily apartment size is down compared to the pre-recession period. This is due to the weak for-sale multifamily market and strength for rental demand.

Building on Trust.

Delivering on Promises.

Our hassle-free approach allows for reliable cabinet delivery and granite countertop installation in five working days or less after template.

Visit a showroom closest to your area. www.sims-lohman.com Elyria call: 440.934.1751 • Broadview Heights call: 440.717.9500 • Willoughby call: 440.373.1195 May-June 2018

www.ncbia.com

page 17

2018

$

500

Foursome

NCBIA

$

CLASSIC

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!!!

125

Single

See back side for details.

All Sponsorships include: recognition at the opening remarks of the outing along with your company name and/or logo in the NCBIA BUILDER newsletter and in the event program.

Friday, August 3, 2018

Sweetbriar Golf Course, 750 Jaycox Rd., Avon Lake DOOR PRIZES & DONATIONS ACCEPTED-DROP OFF AT THE NCBIA OFFICE OR BRING TO COURSE

REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION DEADLINE JULY 27, 2018

 4-Person Scramble Format  18-holes of Golf with Cart  Lunch & Steak-fry Dinner  Raffles & Prizes ►

8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast ► 9:00 AM Opening Remarks 10:30 AM Lunch (delivered to your cart, compliments of Bucky Kopf, Kopf Builders) ► 2:30 PM Hors d’oeuvres ► 3:00 PM Dinner & Awards Cigars compliments of Mary Felton, Fidelity National Title Soft Drinks compliments of Linda LaFleur, RE/MAX Crossroads Water compliments of Peacock Water

Your Name

________________________________________________________

Golfer #1 Name:_________________________________________

Company __________________________________________________________

Company:______________________________________________

Team Captain’s Cell Phone __________________________________________ (for outing information)

Golfer #2 Name:_________________________________________

Golfer Registrations - Single ________ x $125

$________

Company:______________________________________________

Golfer Registrations - Foursome ________ x $500

$________

Golfer #3 Name:_________________________________________

Dinner ONLY Ticket ________ x $35

$________

Company:______________________________________________

One Team Skins Contest ________ x $20

$________

Golfer #4 Name:________________________________________

__________

Company:______________________________________________

Total

Due

=

Method of Payment: ___Payment Enclosed ___Invoice ___VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC Card No:_____________________________________________________________Exp. ___________ CRV#:______________ Zip Code:____________________Phone: _____________________________ Complete Billing Address ______________________________________________________________ __________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________ Name on Card: __________________________ Signature:____________________________________ A $5.00 CONVENIENCE FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS UNDER $500.00...$10.00 FEE FOR PAYMENTS OVER $500.00. SPONSORS DO NOT PAY CONVENIENCE FEE!

Send Completed form via fax: to 440-934-1089 or mail: 5201 Waterford Dr., Sheffield Village, Ohio 44035 or register online at www.ncbia.com Questions? Call 440-934-1090

2018 NCBIA

CLASSIC

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

Presenting Sponsor - $1,500.00

Includes 1 Complimentary Foursome (w/Lunch & Dinner) Company name/logo on banner (NCBIA to provide) placed prominently at outing Presentation at dinner & mic time Unlimited Sponsorships Available

Hole in One Sponsor

Includes the opportunity to sit at the hole-in-one hole w/ a partner/staffer to determine potential winner Total of 1 Sponsorship Available

Golf Cart Sponsorship - $1,000.00

Provides for signage on every cart used at the outing Includes two dinner tickets for event Total of 1 Sponsorship Available

Linda LaFleur

Dinner Sponsorship - $600.00

You may bring a banner to hang near the pavilion Includes two dinner tickets for event Total of 4 Sponsorships Available

Awards Sponsorship - $500.00

Provides the awards for winners of the tournament Includes signage w/company name on golf course Includes 2 dinner tickets Total of 4 Sponsorships Available

Hors d’oeuvres Sponsorship - $550.00 Provides hors d’ oeuvres prior to dinner Includes signage w/company name on golf course Includes 2 dinner tickets Total of 2 Sponsorships Available

Breakfast Sponsorship - $300.00

Opportunity to pass out breakfast during registration Includes signage w/company name at breakfast area Total of 1 Sponsorship Available

Photo Sponsorship - $300.00

Provides for foursome photos to be taken and mailed out after the outing to each golfer Includes signage w/company name Total of 4 Sponsorships Available

Skill Prize Sponsor - $250.00

Includes company name/logo on sign at skill hole Total of 4 Sponsorships Available

On-Course Sponsorship - $150.00

Includes signage w/company name on golf course Unlimited Sponsorships Available Call The Mold Experts

NOTE: No one under 21 will be admitted. In case of rain, dinner will be served at 3:00pm. Keg beer, soft drinks & water will be open during the entire event. ALL other alcoholic beverages will be available as a CASH BAR.

Executive Officer’s Report

Whereas

by Judie Docs, CSP, MCSP, MIRM, CMP, CGP

JUNE IS NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH HOMEOWNERSHIP IS THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN DREAM, AND HOME BUILDERS CELEBRATE THIS BY RECOGNIZING JUNE AS NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH. MOST AMERICANS CONSIDER A HOME TO BE THE SINGLE BEST LONG-TERM INVESTMENT AND A PRIMARY SOURCE OF FINANCIAL SECURITY. OWNING YOUR HOME MEANS OWNING YOUR FUTURE.

A Proclamation

the nation’s home builders have contributed mightily to America’s quest for affordable homeownership opportunities by pursuing greater efficiencies and innovations in building techniques and materials;

Whereas home builders today offer the American consumer a product that is geared for affordability and the level of quality that home buyers expect;

Now,

therefore, be it resolved that June is designated as “National Homeownership Month.” I, Judie Docs, call upon the members of the North Coast Building Industry Association to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies and activities; to call upon their government to restore housing as a national priority; and to celebrate the rich bounty of America’s housing stock.

Whereas

the nation’s home builders offer the opportunity of homeownership to an increasingly wide segment of the nation’s families;

Whereas the lower mortgage interest rates that are available today are making it easier for young working families to become home owners;

Whereas the opportunity to own a home and live in decent housing is

the strength of the nation and the source of the spirit of civic-mindedness that shapes the caring and nurturing of communities where our citizens live;

Every Year Thousands Save Millions Put Your NAHB Membership to Work Now. Money-saving discounts that benefit you, your business and your family

page 20

nahb.org/MA

www.ncbia.com

May-June 2018

Thanks to the Federation for Bringing Housing Home From coast to coast, members of our Federation stepped up last week to bring housing issues to the forefront during Bringing Housing Home™, NAHB’s 2018 in-district Legislative Conference.

A special thanks to all those who trekked to district offices, board rooms, job sites and other venues to meet your members of Congress, deliver our legislative agenda and highlight key issues of importance in your local communities.

Members held more than 150 meetings with their U.S. senators and representatives. At the same time that they forged a closer working relationship with their federal legislators, they also delivered a powerful message: A robust housing industry is essential to creating jobs and ensuring a strong economy.

Members of Congress were briefed on several issues affecting the home building community. Talks centered on the need to enact policies that would:

• Reduce or eliminate unnecessary regulations to make homeownership and rental housing more affordable for teach ers, firefighters, police officers and other middle-class fami lies.

• Achieve a long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program that will keep the program fiscally sound and let builders provide safe and affordable housing.

• Ensure American home builders and consumers have ac cess to a reliable supply of softwood lumber at reasonable prices.

• Provide a stable and affordable supply of credit for home buyers, home builders and rental housing.

• Adopt sensible workforce development and immigration policy that will help the residential construction industry to fill open jobs and boost the nation’s economy.

Bringing Housing Home was a grassroots success and truly a team effort — builders, associates, remodelers, EOs and state and local HBA leaders and members worked alongside the NAHB Government Affairs team on the front lines while the NAHB staff provided key support in Washington.

For some, it was also a family affair: The Montana Building Industry Association welcomed Sen. Steve Daines (R.), whose father Clair is a founding member of the Southwest Montana BIA. Sen. Daines, MBIA and NAHB are working together to increase the timber production on federal lands to help offset the increase in prices and grow jobs in the timber industry in Montana.

NAHB Senior Officers also participated in talks with their lawmakers back home. Chairman Randy Noel and Louisiana home builders and business leaders held a business roundtable with House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.). At the event, Scalise was presented with the NAHB Defender of Housing Award in recognition of his support for pro-housing policies.

Michael Dey, chief executive officer of the HBA of Greenville, S.C., page 22

echoed a familiar theme heard from members across the nation. “The value of Bringing Housing Home is that we can engage so many more members when we do it here at home,” he said. “Many of our members can’t justify a trip to Washington so it can be difficult to participate even though it is also important to meet with our lawmakers in Washington.”

“We have excellent relationships with our lawmakers and these meetings are important to keep the lines of communication open and let them know where we stand on the issues,” added Mike Means, executive vice president of the Oklahoma State HBA. While Bringing Housing Home officially ran from April 30-May 5, meetings and events are still going strong, with several still slated for this week and in the near future.

For more information, contact Michael Bezruki at 800-368-5242 x8542.

Builder Confidence Climbs to 70 in May

BY ROBERT DIETZ Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose two points to a level of 70 in May after a downwardly revised April reading on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). This is the fourth time the HMI has reached 70 or higher this year.

The solid May report shows that builders are buoyed by growing consumer demand for single-family homes. Tight housing inventory, employment gains and demographic tailwinds should continue to boost demand for newly-built singlefamily homes.

With these fundamentals in place, the housing market should improve at a steady, gradual pace in the months ahead. However, the recordhigh cost of lumber is hurting builders’ bottom lines and making it more difficult to produce competitively priced houses for newcomers to the market.

Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 30 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores for each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor.

The HMI chart gauging current sales conditions increased two points to 76 in May while the indexes measuring buyer traffic and expectations in the next six months remained unchanged at 51 and 77, respectively.

Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the West and Northeast held steady at 76 and 55, respectively. Meanwhile, the South and Midwest each edged down one point to respective levels of 72 and 65.

The HMI tables can be found at nahb.org/hmi.

www.ncbia.com

May-June 2018

Build savings with a special offer for NAHB members.

Register now and save 2%** on your Lowe’s® Accounts Receivable (LAR) or Lowe’s® Business Accounts (LBA) purchases.

LowesForPros.com/NAHB

for NAHB members

HOW TO APPLY

Newly opened accounts that fax the downloaded application to 877-896-3839 will be automatically enrolled for additional 2%** savings.

Download an application at

LowesForPros.com/NAHB. *5% Discount: Subject to credit approval. Get 5% off your qualifying purchase or order charged to your Lowe’s® Business Account or Lowe’s® Accounts Receivable. Valid for purchases in US stores, on Lowes.com and LowesForPros.com. Customer must pay applicable sales tax. 5% discount will be applied after any other applicable discounts. Offer can’t be combined with other creditrelated promotional offers. Can’t be used in conjunction with: any other coupon; Lowe’s military discount; Lowe’s employee discount; Lowe’s low price guarantee; Lowe’s volume or special discount programs such as, but not limited to “QSP”; manager discretion price adjustments; contractor packs; or any other offer which expressly states it can’t be combined with any other discount credit offer. Can’t be used in conjunction with the following products and/ or services: extended protection/replacement plans; shipping, delivery or assembly charges; fees or taxes; gift cards; Dacor®, ICON®, Fisher & Paykel®, Monogram, Smeg or Liebherr appliances (some brands not available in all markets/stores), Weber or Kichler products. Excludes all Lowe’s® Canada Credit products. We reserve the right to discontinue or alter these terms at any time. ©2018 Lowe’s. LOWE’S and Gable Mansard Design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC. ©2018 NAHB. All rights reserved.

StephensDirect_LC_NAHB Member Advantage Brochure Ad 11-10-17.indd 2 May-June 2018

**2% Discount: Cannot be combined with any other statement discount. To be eligible for the 2% discount, you must register your National Association of Home Builders affiliation and Lowe’s® Accounts Receivable (LAR) or Lowe’s® Business Account (LBA) account per the instructions provided, make a purchase with your LAR or LBA account by 12/31/18 and comply with all terms and conditions of your LAR or LBA account. Allow one to two complete billing cycles for your registration to be processed and for your discount to appear on your billing statement. 2% discount will be automatically deducted from your statement at billing (discount will not take effect until Synchrony Bank fully processes your account registration). Excludes Lowe’s® Advantage Card, Lowe’s® Visa® Accounts, Lowe’s Business Rewards Card from American Express and all Lowe’s® Canada Credit products. Account must remain open, be in good standing and not become delinquent at the time the statement credit is applied. *,**Offers valid in US stores, on Lowes.com and LowesForPros.com.

Discounts applicable to commercial purchases only. Offers/ discounts provided by Lowe’s and not Synchrony Bank. Subject to credit approval. Lowe’s reserves the right to discontinue or alter these terms at any time.

www.ncbia.com

11/10/17 page 23

12:32

Photo Gallery -- Young Professionals Beer Tasting at Avon Brewing Company

page 24

www.ncbia.com

May-June 2018

May-June 2018

www.ncbia.com

page 25

page 26

www.ncbia.com

May-June 2018

May-June 2018

www.ncbia.com

page 27

NEW HOME BUYERS LIMITED WARRANTY BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE Warranty book Updated and Available FOR ONLY $22 EACH! In a binder so you can include other walkthrough documents, warranties, etc.

Email your order to judie@ncbia.com or call the NCBIA Office at (440) 934-1090

THANK YOU SPIKES!

STATESMAN SPIKE (500-999 SPIKE CREDITS) Bob Yost.......................Dale Yost Construction............................ 609.75 SUPER SPIKE (250-499 SPIKE CREDITS) Mary H. Felton...........Fidelity National Title............................. 398.00 Terry Bennett...............Bennett Builders....................................... 298.25 ROYAL SPIKE (150-249 SPIKE CREDITS) Chris Majzun Jr. .........Majzun Construction............................... 241.00 Jack Kousma...............Kousma Insulation................................... 237.00 Bill Perritt....................Perritt Building Co................................... 223.50 Bucky Kopf..................Kopf Construction Corp......................... 193.00 Randy K. Strauss........Strauss Construction............................... 175.00 Bill Comerford............Hovey Kaiser Insurance Associates...... 173.50 Jeff Hensley.................Lake Star Building & Remodeling......... 162.75 RED SPIKE (100-149 SPIKE CREDITS) Tom Lahetta................Tom Lahetta Builders.............................. 138.00 Chris Majzun Sr..........Majzun Construction............................... 104.00 GREEN SPIKE (50-99 SPIKE CREDITS) Patrick Shenigo...........ShenCon Construction, LLC.................. 96.50 Thomas Caruso...........Caruso’s Cabinets.................................... 91.75 Tom Sear......................Ryan Homes............................................. 91.25 Sara Majzun- Garwood.... BCT Alarm Services................................. 78.00 Mike Lapos..................Lapos Construction................................. 76.50

Chris Mead..................Maloney & Novotny, LLC...................... 70.50 Aaron Kalizewski.......Grande Maison Construction................. 57.50 Ray Allen Thom..........Thom Concrete ........................................ 51.50 LIFE SPIKE (25-49 SPIKE CREDITS) Jason Scott...................North Star Builders.................................. 46.00 Jeremy Vorndran........84 Lumber................................................. 34.00 Steve Schafer...............Schafer Development.............................. 30.50 John Daly.....................Old Republic Title.................................... 25.50 BLUE SPIKE (6-24 SPIKE CREDITS) Liz Schneider..............Dollar Bank............................................... 18.50 Jason Higgins..............Sunnyside Chevrolet............................... 14.00 Ken Cassell..................Cassell Construction................................ 13.50 Michelle Nowlin.........First Federal Savings of Lorain.............. 13.00 Chris Collins...............Carter Lumber Company....................... 12.50 Tom Ostrander............84 Lumber Co........................................... 12.00 Tami Lanphere............Town Money Saver.................................. 10.50 Jeff Lugar.....................ABC Supply Co........................................ 10.00 Keith Martin................MBD Homes............................................. 9.00 Mike Warden...............Chemical Bank......................................... 6.50 John Wargo..................Mason Structural Steel............................ 6.50

Our SPIKES are Our FOUNDATION

AUTO

INSURANCE MADE EASY. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS members could save even more on car insurance with a special discount from GEICO. Contact us today for your free quote!

geico.com/disc/nahb 1-800-368-2734 Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and features are not available in all states or all GEICO companies. GEICO contracts with various membership entities and other organizations, but these entities do not underwrite the offered insurance products. Discount amount varies in some states. One group discount applicable per policy. Coverage is individual. In New York a premium reduction may be available. GEICO may not be involved in a formal relationship with each organization; however, you still may qualify for a special discount based on your membership, employment or affiliation with those organizations. GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, D.C. 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. GEICO Gecko image © 1999-2016. © 2016 GEICO

May-June 2018

www.ncbia.com

page 29

JUNE 7, 2018 REPORT #9 NEW OHIO HOUSE SPEAKER ELECTED As he accepted the gavel, Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) said he was in a fight that went the distance. True. The vote went eleven rounds, in fact, before he won on a procedural rule gaining a plurality vote of 44 (out of a possible total of 98) to a lesser amount for others in the race. Not sure what he won though. There was strong and committed opposition to him from his own party members who never budged to support him. For now, we will have to wait and see how the remaining seven months go.

How does the change affect Hb 371?

The answer is not clear, as the House majority party acts somewhat under a cloud of secrecy. We are told 15 to 18 majority party members will not support it. We have been trying to find out exactly who is opposed. We have found a few key OHBA contacts who have stepped up big time to help. If you have a good working relationships with your Ohio House member give them a call and ask if they support HB 371.

ELEVATOR CONTRACTORS AND THEIR REGULATION NEXT TO BE LICENSED That is the hope of the lobbying forces retained to get a bill passed this year. Hearings on the House are continuing. We are told Senator Joe Uecker will introduce a Senate bill this week. The bill attempts to exempt residential from licensing, although that may have to be clarified a bit more. The bill may also require point of sale disclosure if an elevator is in the building, including homes, as well as an initial inspection. Contractors will be required to not only be licensed but attend continuing education courses offered by the elevators contractors association or labor unions. OHBA continues to be in contact with bill sponsors on this issue.

Please feel free to contact OHBA with any questions.

OHBA MEETINGS Mark your calendar for the following meetings: Membership Roundtable Meeting – Tuesday, June 19th -HBA of Greater Cleveland, Independence OHBA Summer Meeting – Wednesday, June 20th -Renaissance Hotel, Cleveland Meeting material has been sent out for this meeting. If you need the material, please contact OHBA. OHBA Fall Meeting – Tuesday, November 13th -Hilton Easton, Columbus

OHBA 17 S. High St., Suite 700 Columbus, OH 43215 (800)282-3403 build@ohiohba.com

page 30

www.ncbia.com

May-June 2018

We’re in the offering NAHB members up to $1,000 business.

2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500HD

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

2017 GMC Sierra 1500

2017 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van

NAHB MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM THESE SPECIAL OFFERS. Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) can now enjoy a private offer1 of up to $1,000 toward the purchase or lease of most new Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles. Choose an eligible vehicle at your local dealer and present your NAHB proof of membership. You can add on incentives from the National Fleet Purchase Program2 and Business Choice3 to get the best value on vehicles that run your business. For private offer details, visit nahb.org/gm.

Example offer for NAHB members who are business owners purchasing a 2017 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van. Up to

$1,000 Private Offer1

Up to

+

$4,000

National Fleet Purchase Program (FVX)2

Up to

+

$1,200

Eligible Accessory Cash Allowance3,4

Up to

=

$6,200 In Potential Value

1 Private offer amount varies by model. Up to $500 offer for retail deliveries and up to $1,000 offer for fleet deliveries. Valid toward the purchase or lease of eligible new 2016 and 2017 model year vehicles. Customer must take delivery by 1/2/18. Not compatible with other private offers. Not valid on prior purchases. Compatible with many current incentives. Incentives are subject to change without notice. Offer excludes Chevrolet Bolt, Camaro, Chevy SS, Corvette, Sonic, Spark, Trax, Volt, Buick Cascada, Lacrosse, Regal, Verano and all Cadillac vehicles. Additional GM models may be excluded from time to time at GM’s sole discretion. See dealer for details. 2Offer available to qualified fleet customers. Not compatible with some other offers. Take delivery by 12/31/17. See dealer for details. 3To qualify, vehicle must be used in the day-to-day operations of your business and not solely for personal/non-business-related transportation purposes. Must provide proof of business. For complete program requirements, including information regarding offers, vehicles, equipment, options, warranties, and ordering, consult your dealer or visit gmbusinesschoice.com. Take delivery by 1/2/18.

4 Not eligible on associated accessories from third-party independent suppliers. Not available with some other offers. Take delivery by 1/2/18. See dealer for details. ©2017 General Motors, LLC. All rights reserved. The marks appearing in this ad are the trademarks or service marks of GM, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

Vacant Land Available

Lorain

VL 024 ELYRIA Ave

$4,500.00

0.11

Information courtesy of Linda LaFleur. Please contact her or any of our Realtor Members (Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed)

Lorain

2504 Reid Ave

$8,900.00

0.14

Lorain

1756 Long Ave

$4,000.00

0.09

Lorain

Toledo Ave

$9,900.00

0.3

Lorain

S/L 58 Arianna Ave

$15,000.00

0.24

Lorain

S/L 57 Arianna Ave

$15,000.00

0.24

Lorain

S/L 56 Arianna Ave

$15,000.00

0.24

Lorain

S/L 55 Arianna Ave

$15,000.00

0.24

Lorain

S/L 54 Arianna Ave

$15,000.00

0.24

Lorain

S/L 53 Arianna Ave

$15,000.00

Lorain

S/L 51 Arianna Ave

$15,000.00

Lorain

S/L 50 Arianna Ave

$15,000.00

Lorain

S/L 49 Arianna Ave

$15,000.00

0.23

Lorain

S/L 48 Arianna Ave

$15,000.00

0.2

Lorain

S/L 47 Arianna Ave

$15,000.00

0.2

Lorain

S/L 46 Arianna Ave

$15,000.00

Lorain

S/L 42 Arianna Ave

$15,000.00

0.25

Lorain

S/L 41 Arianna Ave

$15,000.00

0.24

Lorain

S/L 40 Arianna Ave

$15,000.00

0.24

Lorain

V/L West 38th St

$19,900.00

0.15

Lorain

1047 Hamilton Ave

$25,000.00

0.09

Lorain

Charles Dr

$29,900.00

Lorain

6336 Mallard Creek Run $35,000.00

Lorain

3581 Astor Ln

$44,900.00

Lorain

Jaeger Rd

$49,900.00

0.49

Lorain

Jaeger Rd

$49,900.00

0.49

Lorain

Jaeger Rd

$49,900.00

0.46

Lorain

Bellow Dr

$49,900.00

2.52

Lorain

V/L Pearl Ave

$60,680.00

4.69

Lorain

Arianna

$100,000.00

Lorain

V/L West Erie Ave

$159,000.00

3.5

Lorain

Jaeger Rd

$289,900.00

28.39

Lorain

V/L Clinton Ave

$299,900.00

23.2

Lorain

V/L Cooper’s Trail and Cooper’s Lane

$669,000.00

City

Address

List Price

Acres

Amherst

Heritage Way

$80,000.00

1.56

Avon

s/l 315 Crown Colony Dr $52,900.00

0.188

Avon

S/L 36 St. Francis Dr

$48,500.00

0.19

Avon

V/L Mills Rd

$69,900.00

0.34

Avon

2060 Julia Ave

$44,900.00

0.26

Avon

VL Jaycox Rd

$65,000.00

0.362

Avon

3230 Nagel Rd

$69,900.00

Avon

33644 St. Francis S/L 38 $80,000.00

Avon

3370 Cottage Gate Unit#Lot 6 $90,000.00

Avon Lake

Lear Rd $69,900.00

0.35

Brownhelm

HIGH BRIDGE Rd

$180,000.00

18.16

Columbia Station Briarwood Ln

$69,900.00

5.42

Columbia Station S/L 2 Cowley Rd

$250,000.00

19

Columbia Station S/L 1 Cowley Rd

$115,000.00

Columbia Station Rolling Brook Ln

$75,000.00

2.152

Columbia Station North Boone Rd

$135,000.00

5

Columbia Station 33880 View Point Dr

$34,900.00

2.49

Elyria

907 West Ave

$3,000.00

0.1

Elyria

Parkview Ct

$5,500.00

0.15

Elyria

Blanche Ave

$5,000.00

0.15

Elyria

685 Abbe Rd South

$5,500.00

0.13

Elyria

West River Rd

$99,900.00

9.66

Grafton

Timber Ridge Rd

$97,500.00

1.72

Grafton

West Royalton Rd

$44,900.00

3.3

Grafton

Grafton Eastern Rd

$84,900.00

6.47

Lagrange

V/L Whitehead Rd

$75,000.00

5.05

Lagrange

St Rt 303

$46,900.00

2.23

Lagrange

St Rt 303

$49,500.00

3.34

Lagrange

St Rt 303

$49,500.00

3.34

Litchfield

VL Vermont St

$39,900.00

2.19

Lorain

19th Ave

$5,000.00

0.25

Lorain

19th Ave

$4,500.00

0.2

Lorain

Denver Ave

$5,000.00

0.1

Lorain

Denver Ave

$5,000.00

0.16

Lorain

Dallas Ave

$5,000.00

0.11

Lorain

Pearl Ave

$5,000.00

0.08

Lorain

Dallas Ave

$7,500.00

0.22

Lorain

VL 027 ELYRIA Ave

$4,500.00

0.11

Lorain

VL 026 ELYRIA Ave

$4,500.00

0.11

Lorain

VL 025 ELYRIA Ave

$4,500.00

0.11

page 32

0.19

0.26

0.25

North Ridgeville 35129 Oak St

$11,000.00

0.13

North Ridgeville 34025 Woodlawn Dr

$42,000.00

0.45

North Ridgeville 37740 Sugar Ridge Rd

$77,000.00

1.83

Oberlin

S/L 50 Reserve Ave

$39,900.00

0.41

Oberlin

S/L 52 Reserve Ave

$39,900.00

0.41

Oberlin

S/L 51 Reserve Ave

$39,900.00

0.41

Oberlin

South R 20

$225,000.00

25.91

Oberlin

Oberlin Rd

$299,900.00

38.84

Sheffield Lake

Lake Rd

$35,900.00

0.32

Sheffield Lake

Oakwood Ave

$5,000.00

0.06

Sheffield Lake

506 Buckeye Dr

$9,900.00

0.235

Sheffield Lake

Parkview Dr

$14,900.00

www.ncbia.com

May-June 2018

Sheffield Lake

Pleasantview Dr $19,900.00

Sheffield Lake

Sheffield Dr

$20,000.00

Sheffield Lake

S/l 107/ Community Rd

$24,900.00

0.1

Sheffield Lake

Lakeview Ave

$25,000.00

0.27

Sheffield Lake

Lake Rd

$65,000.00

0.64

Sheffield Lake

4791 East Lake Rd $495,000.00

1.07

Sheffield Village

V/L French Creek Rd

0.3

Sheffield Village

French Creek Rd $39,900.00

1.54

Sheffield Village

Abbe Rd

$300,000.00

45.41

Wellington

South Main St East $675,000.00

21.96

Wellington

Greenview Ct

$39,000.00

1.6

Wellington

19 Woodland

$200,000.00

Wellington

Clark Rd

$33,900.00

3.41

Wellington

161 Northwoods Ave

$21,700.00

0.384

$15,000.00

0.09

OHIO HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SUMMER BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Wednesday, June 20th Renaissance Cleveland Hotel - Cleveland, OH 24 Public Square, Cleveland, OH (216) 696-5600 OHBA Members, This meeting you will obtain updated information on issues affecting the industry, network with your peers from Ohio and exchange viewpoints.

HBA of Greater Cleveland is proud to host a tour on June 20thfeaturing some of Cleveland’s latest and greatest rental and for-sale developments, focused on Downtown Cleveland. Participants will be able to walk, trolley, and tour cutting edge rental and for-sale product. Additional information will be announced closer to the Summer Meeting.

You must RSVP for the tour.

There are very limited sleeping rooms available at the Renaissance Cleveland hotel for Tuesday, June 19th. The room rate is $149 plus tax. If you need a room, contact the Renaissance direct at 1-800-HOTELS1 ask for OHIO HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION MEETING block. Room cut-off date is Monday, May 21st. Call today if you need a room.

Meeting registration can be emailed tobuild@ohiohba.com or faxed to (614) 228-5149. Questions, contact OHBA at (800)282-3403 ext. 1.

May-June 2018

www.ncbia.com

page 33

2018

EVENTS C A L E N DA R

(All meetings held at NCBIA office unless otherwise stated)

19th - 20th - OHBA Summer Board Meeting, Renaissance, Cleveland 22nd - 11:30-1:00 - Annual Cookout, General Membership Meeting 1:00-2:00 - Codes Round Table, Pogie’s Clubhouse, 150 Jefferson St., Amherst

4th - Fourth of July (Office Closed) 11th - Executive Committee 3:30 pm / Board of Directors Meeting 5:00 pm 24th - 28th - NAHB Board of Director’s Meeting, Portland, Oregon

3rd - Golf Classic, Sweetbriar Golf Course, Avon Lake 11th - 14th NAHB Association Management Conference, Long Beach, California 16th - Night at the Crushers (hosted by Young Professionals), Sprenger Stadium 3rd - Labor Day (Office Closed) 8th - 2nd Annual Family Picnic and Softball Game, at Amherst Township Park 12th - Executive Committee 3:30 pm / Board of Directors Meeting 5:00 pm 20th - Networking With a Purpose 13th - Clambake, Knights of Columbus, Oberlin Ave., Lorain 17th - General Membership Meeting / Election Night (details to come)

Young Professionals

Sales & Marketing

Board

General Membership

Industry Events

Membership Events

2018

EVENTS C A L E N DA R

(All meetings held at NCBIA office unless otherwise stated)

Young Professionals

13th - OHBA Fall Board Meeting (Hilton Easton, Columbus) 21st - Executive Committee 3:30 pm / Board of Directors Meeting 5:00 pm 22nd - Thanksgiving (Office Closed)

24th - Christmas Eve (Office Closed) 25th - Christmas (Office Closed) 31st - New Year’s Eve (Office Closed)

Sales & Marketing

Board

General Membership

Industry Events

Membership Events

EARLY BIRDS!!!!

It’s time to reserve your booth space for the 2019

Home & Remodeling Show.

Act now and SAVE!!!!

Saturday, March 9th, 2019 9am-5pm Emerald Events Center 33040 Just Imagine Dr., Avon, OH 44011

#teamncbia

EXHIBITOR CONTRACT

$249 BOOTH SPACE

Company Name (as it will appear in show) __________________________________________

With deposit thru Dec. 15th 2018 Save $50

Contact Person (print) _________________________________________________________ Cell # _______________________________________________________________________ Primary Product(s)/Service(s) ___________________________________________________ Email address ________________________________________________________

$299 REGULAR PRICE BOOTH SPACE After December 15, 2018

Booth spaces are LIMITED and available on a 1st Come, 1st Served Basis!

2018 SOLD OUT - Act now to secure your booth!

BOOTH INFORMATION

Bag Sponsor:

Space allotted is 8’ wide x 10’ deep; includes a 6’ table with tablecloth and skirting Will you need electricity? _______ YES _______ NO Electric is optional and available on a 1st Come, 1st Served Basis! ______# of Booth Spaces

____________TOTAL AMOUNT DUE

I understand that I have contracted for exhibit space by signing this contract and I am liable for the full cost of the booth space. I also understand that the final location of space will be determined by show management upon receipt of a 50% deposit or payment in full. The undersigned represents that he/she is fully authorized to execute and complete this agreement. The undersigned also understands and agrees to the rules and regulations on the reverse side of this contract. A copy of this contract with booth assignment will be returned via email to confirm your reservation.

Please sign both sides of this contract.

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!!

CALL FOR MORE INFO! RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY CONTACT THE NCBIA www.ncbia.com (440) 934-1090 OR judie@ncbia.com

Authorized Exhibitor Signature Printed Name ___Invoice

___Check Enclosed

___VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC

Acct#_________________________________________________ exp. date______________________ crv #__________________ Address ______________________________________________ City _______________________ Billing Zip Code ____________ Authorized Signature___________________________________

**A $5.00 Convenience Fee will be charged for all Credit Card Payments

Office Use ONLY Booth Assigned# _____________ Total Cost _____________ Deposit _____________

Balance Due _____________

Questions, Call the BIA office at (440) 934-1090. Fax this form to (440) 934-1089 or mail to: NCBIA 5201 Waterford Drive, Sheffield Village, OH 44035

RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING EXHIBITS MANAGEMENT: The North Coast Building Industry Association (NCBIA) shall be deemed Event Management and shall have all rights thereto assigned. (From here on the North Coast BIA will be referred to as NCBIA). NCBIA reserves the right to increase and/or decrease the size of any event and/or reassign Exhibitor space numbers prior to any event(s).

CHARACTER OF EXHIBITS: NCBIA reserves the right to approve all exhibits. The exhibits and the distribution of promotional material shall be limited to the confines of the Exhibitor’s space. Under no circumstances shall any Exhibitor be permitted to attract attention to his/her exhibit in such a way as to distract or interfere with the other exhibitors.

REGISTRATION: Exhibitors and their employees at the Event should wear a registration badge and/or tag for proper identification.

SET UP/REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS: All exhibits must be placed and ready at the opening of the show and no movement of exhibits will be permitted until after the close of the show. Exhibits must remain intact until after closing of the show and be removed within such time as may be specified by the NCBIA. Strict compliance with move in and move out times is mandatory. A fine for late move in and/or early move out will be assessed at the discretion of the NCBIA. RAFFLES: No exhibitor other than Event Management shall conduct any game, lottery and/or similar activity unless authorized by the NCBIA. CARE OF EXHIBITS/AISLES: The NCBIA will maintain the aisles and exhibit areas in a clean condition. Aisles must be kept clear at all times. Seating for buyers must be confined within the exhibitor’s space. Exhibitors are requested at all times to cooperate with the NCBIA in maintaining all exhibits in perfect condition and to provide supervisory personnel at all times during exhibit hours. *In the event that the Exhibitor does not exhibit as provided herein or fails to comply in any respect with the terms of this agreement, the NCBIA management shall have the right without notice to the Exhibitor, to license the use of said space to any other company, enterprise, person or persons and the Exhibitor agrees to pay any deficiency, loss and/or damage sustained by the NCBIA as a consequence of such failure to occupy space as provided in this agreement. In addition, it is agreed that should the NCBIA be unable to license the use of said space as herein provided, it shall have the right to occupy said space for its own purposes without prejudice to its rights against Exhibitor pursuant to this agreement, including but not limited to the payment of a license fee. *Exhibitor will not sub license any part of the space herein provided for without the express written consent of the NCBIA. In the event the exhibit premises are destroyed or rendered unavailable for any reason whatsoever (whether before or during the scheduled exhibition), the rights of the Exhibitor under this agreement shall be limited to a pro-rated refund of the amount paid for the space licensed.

full at the time of registration.

REFRESHMENTS: No sample food and/or beverage products may be distributed by exhibitors except upon written authorization of the NCBIA. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: Exhibitors must comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations and rules that may be in force during the exhibit.

INSURANCE: Exhibitors who desire insurance on their exhibits must procure same at their own expense. The NCBIA will not be responsible for any losses incurred by the Exhibitor or its employees because of theft, damage or for any cause whatsoever nor to any property of employee(s) or Exhibitor(s) while en route to or from exhibit.

The Exhibitor agrees to make no claim for any reason whatsoever, including negligence, against the NCBIA or NCBIA management, its agents or employees while in the show quarters. Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the NCBIA against any loss, damage or expense (including reasonable attorney’s fees) act or omission of Exhibitor or its agents connected in any way with its exhibits.

DECORATIONS, SIGNS, ETC: All equipment in conjunction with the exhibit must be provided by the Exhibitor. However, only the sign of the firm covered by the Exhibitor’s agreement may be placed in the booth or upon printed list of exhibitors or program. All decorations must conform to fire regulations. No exhibit is permitted that is more than eight feet high, or that obstructs other exhibits due to its design or size.

PAYMENT DEFAULT: A service charge of 15% per month is applicable on all balances after 30 days. In the event any unpaid amount is placed for collection, client and/or agent agree to pay all collection costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees.

REFUND POLICY: A partial refund will only be given with a minimum of 45 day’s notice prior to the event. The NCBIA retains the right to use their own discretion when deeming the reason for refund as a viable one to determine whether refund shall be granted. *The NCBIA shall have the right to make such rules and regulations in connection with the Exhibition as it may deem proper and may amend them at any time, and the NCBIA shall have the full power in the matter of interpretation and enforcement thereof. The rules and regulations heretofore referred to are printed on this agreement and are incorporated herein by reference. Exhibitor agrees to abide by said rules and regulations. *It is agreed that this instrument is a license, and not a lease, and that no leasehold or tenancy is intended to be or shall be created hereby. *This agreement cannot be varied, modified or canceled by the Exhibitor without the express written consent of the NCBIA.

DIRECT SALES: All direct sales vendors must make the payment for their space in

*IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Exhibitor has caused this application and agreement to be executed by authorized representative.

Signature of Exhibitor ___________________________________________________

Date___________________

Special AssociationDiscount for the North Coast Building Industry Association

SuperFleet Mastercard®

Association Fueling Program A fuel card program designed with associations in mind.

EARN AN ADDITIONAL 10¢ PER GALLON!†

• Save 5¢ per gallon at Speedway locations • Over 2,700 fueling locations in the U.S. • Over 175,000 locations nationwide that accept Mastercard cards* • Custom card controls and increased security • Online reporting and account management

CUSTOMER NAME VEHICLE DESCRIPTION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

Call 1-844-821-0649 now to start earning your association savings today!

Earn Speedy Rewards on eligible purchases at Speedway.

Be sure to reference the North Coast Building Industry Association for your special 10¢ discount.

†Limited time offer valid for new Speedway SuperFleet MasterCard applications received from 3/1/2018 through 3/31/2018. New approved accounts will earn 10 cents per gallon rebate on Speedway fuel purchases in the first six months after account opening. Rebates are cents per gallon based on the number of gallons purchased at Speedway locations per billing cycle. The maximum promotional rebate earnings are on 2,000 gallons per month regardless of billing terms.

The SuperFleet Mastercard® is issued by Regions Bank, pursuant to a license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. *Fees may apply