September & October 2015 by Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa

September/October 2015

HOME BUILDING A publication of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa

NEWS

THE SPIRIT ISSUEâ&#x20AC;&#x2039;

Meet 2014 Spirit Award Winner Jeffrey Smith

PHILANTHROPY

Rebuilding Home, Rebuilding Lives

SNAPSHOTS:

Builder Appreciation Night

Your Home. Our Profession.

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Making Your Dream Home A Reality! Kim Leitch

Janet Soderstrom

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

KANE’S CORNER

NEW MEMBERS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SNAPSHOTS Builder Appreciation Night

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Metro Appliances & More

PROUD PARTNERS

LOCAL NEWS Jeffrey Smith wins Spirit Award

STATE NEWS Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame

PHILANTHROPY Rebuilding Home, Rebuilding Lives

NATIONAL NEWS Existing Sales Grow- Except For First Time Buyers

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE Remodeled Tulsa Tour

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT By HBA President Allen Jenkins www.nahb.org/ma. OSHBA offers discounts on building products that go into many new home and remodeling projects. If you are not taking advantage of this program, you’re leaving money on the table. To register and get more info, go to www.hbarebates.com/oshba. html. The HBA’s “Do Business with a Member” program is an opportunity for you to offer Have you heard of our newest council, a special program or discount to other HBA 40Below? This group was formed to recruit members. A list of participating companies the next generation of HBA members. Their can be found on our website. purpose is to inspire innovation through education, social media and participate in I’m sure you know that we put on a home and community outreach. The 40Below Council garden show in the spring of every year, but did participates in social hours for networking, you know that it is one of the largest consumer continuing education and professional trade show in the country? It’s also among the development sessions. Any members under oldest shows, having started in 1949. With 40 are welcome to attend. I’m particularly over 30,000 attendees walking through the looking forward to their annual Halloween doors, many of our exhibitors tell us that they get over half of their business for the year from Party. Save the date for October 22! our 4 day event. The show is unique in that it is Did you know that our Remodelers Council run by member volunteers. In my discussions is one of the biggest and the best councils with HBAs around the country, I can tell you within the National Association of Home that no one else has members that contribute Builders (NAHB)? Our Remodelers Council the way we do. It is also a great opportunity is consistently in the top 15 of remodelers for those who have always wanted to get more councils in the nation and is the largest in involved in the HBA, but didn’t know where to the state. The Remodelers Council welcomes start. Business connections and friendships associate and builder members alike. The are formed there that last a lifetime. Remodeled Tulsa Tour, which is coming up September 12-13, showcases some of the For our Builder members, we offer new home best projects done by our Remodelers Council warranty books that can be purchased and members. And by joining the Remodelers given to homeowners during your closings. Council, you also become a part of the NAHB OSHBA has form contracts available to Remodelers Council. Join them on the first builders and remodelers. The best part is, they are completely free. You can access them by Thursday of each month. logging in at www.oshba.org/contracts and Those are just two of our seven councils/ begin customizing your contracts today. chapters. We also have an Associates Council, Builders Council, Developers Council, as well Among the top benefits we offer to our as a Southwest and Owasso Chapter. Each of members are our governmental affairs efforts. these has regular meetings and special events, The relationships we build with government most of which are free. For more information officials and the funds we provide to on ways to get involved in these areas, just ask. campaigns might not be as “front and center” as our big events, but the value we provide to Also, by virtue of your membership, you gain the industry through our governmental affairs access to product discount programs through is invaluable. To help us continue our efforts, both the NAHB and the Oklahoma State Home I recommend you participate in our Build-PAC Builders Association (OSHBA) as well as our Golf Tournament on September 16. Funds local Do Business with a Member program. raised from this event allow us to continue our The NAHB Member Advantage Program outreach on behalf of the industry. provides a variety of product discounts. For example, members receive an additional $500 We have a lot to offer our members and I hope off of your lowest bargained price on any new you find as much benefit in your membership GM vehicle. For a list of all discounts, go to as I do. Our Association provides a lot of value and benefits to our members. Most of the great things we do are known by all: the Greater Tulsa Home & Garden Show, the Parade of Homes, and our General Membership Meetings. But here are some other areas of value that are not as widely known:

2015 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Allen Jenkins, Celebrity Homes, Inc. Vice President/Treasurer Brandon L. Jackson, Tara Custom Homes, Inc. Vice President/Secretary Peter Grant, Grant Homes Remodel & Restoration Past President Brandon T. Jackson, Jackson Construction Group, LLC Membership Chair Mary Pearce, Frisco Title Corporation 40Below Council President Cahn Wiggs, Brian D. Wiggs Homes, Inc. Associates Council President Tricia Stafford, MCC Cleaning, LLC Builders Council President John Madden, J. Madden Homes Developers Council President Joseph Westervelt, Mapleview Associates, Inc. Remodelers Council President Barry Helms, Renovations By Helms, Inc. Executive Vice President/CEO Paul Kane Get the latest industry news and updates! Follow Tulsa HBA: Facebook.com/TulsaHBA Twitter.com/TulsaHBA HOME BUILDING NEWS 2015

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KANE’S CORNER HBA MANAGEMENT TEAM Paul Kane Executive Vice President/ CEO pkane@tulsahba.com Jenni King Special Events Director jking@tulsahba.com Jaime Christensen Marketing and Public Relations Director, jchristensen@tulsahba.com Nikki Pauly Director of Membership npauly@tulsahba.com Marlena Turley Office Manager mturley@tulsahba.com Pam Fanning Bookkeeper pfanning@tulsahba.com Stacey Bayles Director of Association Issues sbayles@tulsahba.com Gabby Bridenbaugh Council Coordinator gbridenbaugh@tulsahba.com

HOME BUILDING NEWS Editorial Submissions and Advertising: Jaime Christensen (918) 663-1100 jchristensen@tulsahba.com

By Executive Vice President/CEO Paul Kane I’ve saved every article I’ve written for the Home Building News. In preparing for this, my last Kane’s Corner, I went back and read the very first article I wrote nine years ago. In that article, I mentioned that David Boren, who had left the U.S. Senate to take over as President of the University of Oklahoma, was an inspiration to me, as someone who had left a successful career to begin a new, and totally different one. Leaving the law practice to become the EO of the HBA was no small decision. I had had a law practice that spanned 14 years and I had become a partner in the prestigious firm of Eller and Detrich, here in Tulsa. When people asked me why I gave up such a promising law career to come work for the HBA, I never really had a simple answer. It was a combination of wanting to try something different; wanting a job which might be less stressful (although I always questioned that during the Home & Garden Show); wanting a career in which I could advocate for an entire industry, rather than just individual clients; and frankly this job just looked more fun than the practice of law. I got everything I wanted; and more. Between the media firestorm that kicked up with immigration issues, the Great Recession, staff turnovers and a massive building remodel, working for the HBA has been quite a ride. And I’m not going to phrase it as if I’m proud of what I’ve done. Rather, I’m proud to have been a part of what all of us have done to keep the Tulsa HBA one of the best and strongest HBAs in the country. Yearly, I have attended the HBA Past Presidents’ Dinner. While the discussions held there are double-probation-top-secret, I can share with you that I have regularly heard that the accomplishments and struggles I have seen in my nine years, are just the latest of generations of a great HBA leadership. The Tulsa HBA was a great HBA long before I came here (and before I was even born!) and it will be one of the strongest HBAs long after I’m gone. The leadership, the enthusiasm,

the creativeness, the positive attitudes, and the great staff run too deep for this place to be any other way. So now, as I am faced with preparing to move to Raleigh, North Carolina to become the EO of their HBA, I am again faced with the question of why would I make this change. And I am again faced with a not-simple answer. It’s a combination of looking for a new adventure for me and my family; wanting to move near some colleges that interest my children, who are rapidly approaching college age; wanting to live in a beautiful part of the country with a rich history, waiting to be explored; and challenging myself with a new opportunities. This has become as much of a family decision as much as a personal career decision. Aside from asking the beautiful Sabrina King to marry me nearly 20 years ago, my decision to come work for the Tulsa HBA was the best and most important decision I’ve made in my life. This has been more than just a place of employment. It has been where I have been able to represent an industry I’m passionate about with people whom I love and respect. It’s been hard, but gratifying work. It’s been a place where I’ve made lifelong friendships. And yes, it’s been a lot of fun too. I want to close by saying thank you to all members and staff (both present and past) who have made working for the HBA such an awesome place. I’ve heard it said that if you love what you do, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. That being said, I haven’t “worked” a day in the past nine years.

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Timber & Beam Solutions LeAnn Conley 1515 W. Archer St., Tulsa, OK 74127 (918) 599-0338 leann@westcousa.com timberandbeam.com Sponsor: David Sanders

Silvercrest Homes, LLC Allen Jenkins 10901 S. Memorial, Tulsa, OK 74133 (918) 369-1220 celebrityhms@aol.com mysilvercresthomes.com Sponsor: Holly Fulton

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AAM Properties, LLC Michael Vanderlind 2100 N. Willow Ave., Suite G Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918) 398-9070 Sponsor: David Sanders

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 15 September September 1

11:30am

September 3

5:00pm

September 7

Associates Council Luncheon Joint Remodelers & Builders Council Special Guest Jim Bridenstine

HBA HBA

HBA Closed

September 9

11:30am

September 12-13 September 15

Owasso Chapter Meeting

Bricktown Brewery

Remodeled Tulsa Tour TBD

September 16

General Membership Meeting

HBA

Total Resource Campaign Begins

September 16

TBD

Build-PAC Golf Tournament

Forest Ridge Golf Club

September 17

6:00pm

RTT Evening of Giving

Mike Fretz Event Center

September 22

3:30pm

Developers Council Meeting

HBA

October October 1

5:00pm

Remodelers Council Meeting

HBA

October 13

6:00pm

General Membership Meeting

HBA

October 20

3:30pm

Developers Council Meeting

HBA

October 21

11:30am

Southwest Chapter Meeting

Glenpool Conference Center

October 22

6:30pm

Halloween Party hosted by 40Below

HBA

October 28

11:30am

Builders Council Meeting

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Builder Appreciation Night The August General Membership Meeting was Builder Appreciation Night. Held at the HBA’s Mike Fretz Event Center, the theme for the evening was Margaritaville Casino Night. Congratulations to the evening’s winners, David Blackburn and Allen Jenkins. Thank you to all of our sponsor’s who made the event possible: Andrews Lighting Gallery, BancFirst, Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage, Brucke Flooring Company, City of Broken Arrow, Elite Electric, FamilySAFE, First Oklahoma Bank, Frisco Title Corporation, Hardscape Materials, Main Street Title Company, Metro Appliances & More, Metro Outdoor Living, Midwest Block & Brick, Oklahoma Natural Gas, PSO High Performance Homes, R&W Contractors, Sherwin-Williams Paint Company, Tulsa Winnelson, W Design, We B Trees, and Weslock.

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PROUD PARTNERS Thank you to the following members for their support and generous contribution to the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa. Donna Alford - Permastone, Inc.

Dennis Hall - Hall Homes, LLC

Skip Owens - Tulsa Energy Control

Jeff Allen - Associated Mortgage Corporation

Karen Heston - Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage

Mike Parks - Envision Homes, LLC

Jennifer Ashley - Associated Mortgage Corporation

Robert Hines - Overhead Door Company

Keith Askew - BancFirst Jason Axtell - Iron Decor Rita Boggs - Charter Title & Escrow, LLC Rod Brunken - Meadow Homes of Tulsa Susan Burch - FamilySAFE Scott Burnett - Burnett, Inc. Windows & Siding Robert Buss - Investors Title & Escrow Co., LLC Bill Butts - Pinnacle Properties, Inc. Larry Cagle - Cagle Construction, LLC Andrea Canada - Langdon Publishing/ TulsaPeople Stephanie Canard - Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage Rodrigo Cardoza - MCC Cleaning, LLC Zeke Chancey - Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage

Jana Holder - Mullin Plumbing, Inc. Perry Hood - Perry Hood Properties Ann Howell - Metro Appliances and More Carl Hudgins - Commerce Bank Brandon Jackson - Jackson Construction Group, LLC Allen Jenkins - Celebrity Homes, Inc. Stacy Johnson - Homes & Land of Metro Tulsa Carl Joy - Chase Ryan Homes, LLC Howard Kelsey - Kelsey Company

Eric Peaden - Crest Homes Mary Pearce - Frisco Title Corporation Dennis Pine - Visions tile and stone, inc. Jesse Powell - Concept Builders, Inc. Mark Priess - HUB International CFR Darren Rager - Artisan Construction of Oklahoma Chuck Ramsay – Terry L. Davis Homes, Inc. Roland Rice - Heatwave Supply, Inc. Clark Robinson - Robinson Glass Karol Rose - Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage Van Rossi - Rossi Bros. Remodeling Co., LLC

Bob Kenney - HUB International CFR

Heidi Roy - Tulsa Area Screen Company

Scott Kordis - Andrews Lighting Gallery, Inc.

Charles Sanders - Charles Sanders Homes Frank Sawyer - NuReDo Media

Marvin Krueger - Marvin Krueger CPA, CMA

Kirk Shell - AVB Bank

Keith Kunze - Lowe’s Home Improvement Centers

Scott Sherrill - Benchmark Construction of Tulsa, LLC

David Land - Tulsa Landscape, Inc.

Doug Shrout - Robson Companies / Forest Ridge Development

Darin Lauer - Oklahoma Royal Homes

Glenn Simms – Re-Bath of Tulsa

Kim Leitch - Gem Contractors, Inc.

Benjamin Slick - CDS Custom Homes

Steve Lewis - Superior Overhead Door

Bill Smith - HISINC, LLC

Scott Mabrey - Citizens Security Bank & Trust

Sam Smith - Tradition Homes

Dale DeBoer - Dale & Lee’s Service

Alexander MacLean - Freedom Roofing & Construction, Inc.

Janet Soderstrom - Gem Contractors, Inc.

Brendan Delehanty - Villa Homes, LLC

John Madden - J. Madden Homes

Gentry Detter - Spectrum Paint Company

Bill McKee - Rhodes, Hieronymus, Jones, Tucker & Gable

Don Conwell - AmeriPro Funding, Inc. Roger Cooper - R&R Carpet & Tile Company Bob Crouch - McGraw Realtors Connell Curran - Abbey Homes, LLC Jim Davis - Mid-Continent Group

Monte Dunham - Monte L. Dunham Company Kevin Dycus - Metro Appliances and More Richard Dyer - Dyer Glass & Mirror Russ Ellis - Metro Appliances and More John Esposito - ESPO Fire & Water Restoration Glenn Ewell - Hajoca Corporation Sonya Fernandez - The Image Group Michael Feuerborn - ONB Bank & Trust Company Bobby Fox - Fox Electrical, Inc. Mike Fretz - Mike Fretz, Inc. David Gibson - Gibson Homes, Inc. Julie Haddock - Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage

Susan McKeon - Owasso Land Trust, LLC / Stone Canyon Chad McMains - Metro Outdoor Living Chris Meyer - Turner Roofing & Sheet Metal Rob Miles - Milestone Homes, Inc. Billy Moore - East Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. Barbara Nall - B Haulin’ Tim Nall - We B Trees Charla Nicklas - Renaissance, Inc. Deno Nithanadan - Genghis Grill Roger Nunley - Nunley Custom Painting, Inc. Becky Orr - McGraw Realtors

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Gary Soderstrom - Gem Contractors, Inc. Edward Swanson - Natural Stone Interiors, LLC Angelia Swanson - Natural Stone Interiors, LLC Rodger Tucker - Cobblestone Homes, Inc. Dolores Turner - Arvest Bank Ethan Wagner - Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage Jennifer Wagner - Andrews Lighting Gallery, Inc. Richard Watts - American Heartland Building Co. Larry Wilson - Pro-Tech Roofing, Inc. Robert Craig Wilson - Craig’s Roofing, Inc. Steve D. Wright - Castlerock Builders

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Jeffrey Smith wins HBA Spirit Award In 1989, the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa began recognizing builders who made the best use of HBA Associate member companies to complete their homes. Builders and Associates working together- the “spirit” that makes our Association strong. This strength and the importance of this relationship deserves special recognition. To commemorate the relationship, the Associates Council proudly sponsors the Spirit Award competition. This award will recognize one Builder Member who best exemplifies the “spirit of doing business with members” and utilizes associate members in their business as well as recognizes the importance of their relationship with associate members. Each year, many worthy companies enter projects for consideration of this honor, which are then analyzed by an accounting firm to determine which projects involved the greatest percentage of work by HBA Associate members. The 2014 HBA Spirit Award was presented to Jeffrey Smith, of CedarRock Homes, LLC, at the December Inaugural Gala. The award is an original bronze cast statue of the Eagle symbol in the Spirit Award logo. Jeffrey Smith was chosen as this year’s Spirit Award honoree in recognition of a custom home project in Stone Canyon in Owasso. CedarRock utilized more than 50 Associate member companies on this one project. This is the second time that Smith has been awarded the coveted Spirit Award by the HBA. 16

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As a strong supporter of the HBA and its efforts to advocate for the home building industry, he places priority on working with associates when completing his projects.

always step in to help where needed and have close friends with many of them. It is very assuring to know that I can call several members and get educational answers without a sales pitch for a product or service.”

“There is a personal reason and an association reason for doing business with associate members. On a personal level, it is important to know that those who I work with have background checks, business references, and appropriate insurance. I know that by hiring an HBA associate member, I am hiring someone that is well respected in the industry and will stand behind their materials and work. On an association level, why would I not support the 70% of our membership that makes our association thrive? Our associate members give so much of their time and finances to the HBA, I believe every one of our builder members should strive to use as many associate members as possible,” said Smith.

CedarRock Homes has been fulfilling the dreams of homebuyers since the summer of 2006. They are recipients of multiple awards through the Home Builders Association including six-time Builder of the Month and five-time Parade of Homes Winner. As custom builders, they help design floor plans with architects, and they work hand-in-hand with their homebuyers. When you combine the attention to detail and customer service through their direct builder interaction, they know they will provide you with the dream home you’ve been waiting for.

Jeffry Smith is a Past-President of the Tulsa HBA and a member of its Board of Directors. In addition, he currently sits on the Executive Board of Directors at the National Association of Home Builders and holds a Certified Professional Builder designation. When asked what he considers the most valuable aspect of being a part of the HBA, Smith quickly points to the business connections and friendships.

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STATE NEWS

Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame The Oklahoma State Home Builders Association’s Board of Directors voted in 2015 to begin an Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame. The goal is to honor men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to the housing industry and/ or to the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association (OSHBA). Those nominated and honored are not necessarily members of the Association but have been instrumental in providing a positive image of the housing industry in Oklahoma. Nominees for induction into the Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame shall be selected from four (4) categories: 1. Builders, developers or remodelers

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2. Trade professionals and suppliers 3. Government (elected and professional employees) 4. Industry-allied professionals (others involved in the building industry including, but not limited to, lenders, architects, engineers, planners, manufacturers, educators, media, trade association staff, etc.) Local HBA’s and members of OSHBA may make nominatons. Those selected by the Board of Governors will be announced at the OSHBA’s Fall Board of Directors meeting each year. The induction ceremony will take place at the annual Installation of Officers. If you know someone who is deserving of this honor, you can submit a nomination at oshba.org/ hall-of-fame. For more information, call 405.843.5575.

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Rebuilding Home, Rebuilding Lives At the NAHB Association Leadership Conference held in July, our association was awarded an Association Excellence Award. This annual program is designed to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of state and local HBAs and executive officers in the field of association management. Like-sized HBAs compete against each other for the “best of” educational initiatives, communications projects, non-dues revenue generation for programs such as home and garden shows and parades, community service and other categories. The Tulsa HBA was awarded the 2014 AEA in recognition of extraordinary contributions in the category of “Best Community Service Project Conducted Over 600 Members.” We received this exemplary award because of the work our Remodelers Council members have carried out since 2012 and continue to do. It all began when the council “adopted” the Lindsey House program and began providing labor and materials for monthly repairs to family apartments and corporate offices.

In 2013, volunteers donated over $3,000 in goods and services, but recognized that the building’s immediate maintenance and renovation needs exceeded the program’s financial resources. Council presidents Peter Grant (2013) and Weldon Bowman (2014) began developing plans to renovate the building’s common areas. The families themselves also received member support when gift cards were donated to Lindsey House moms during the holiday season. This

holiday donation was repeated in 2014 with gift cards valued at over $700 gifted to Lindsey House moms. In 2014, funding from a local foundation and donations from an HBA donor totaling almost $50,000 resulted in reclamation of basement space for a children’s center complete with television, games, books, activity center, and computer. Before this space became a reality, however, the basement was redesigned as a children’s center at no cost by an architect/HBA Associate member with labor and materials provided by HBA Remodeler and Associate members. The area required extensive retrofitting of electrical and mechanical systems, new plumbing and lighting fixtures, added wall insulation, drop ceiling, durable VST floor covering, full view interior and exterior doors, and an interior window for moms to watch their children while doing laundry. Most recently, an initiative to replace the building’s outdated windows with new, energy efficient windows, was championed by Peter Grant (2015 HBA VP/Secretary), Weldon Bowman, and Bill Powers. Their goal was to replace 124 windows in the building with the same style of energy-efficient windows that would be fully operational, aesthetically pleasing, easily cleaned, and resulting in lower utility costs in the future. Through their efforts and leadership, Lindsey House was designated an HBA charitable beneficiary and they are determined to raise the amount of HBA charitable giving to a new level. To that end, the HBA’s Evening of Giving, a gala dinner was organized to engage HBA membership and the public-at-large, and to inform them of the importance and needs of the Lindsey House; home and programs. A professional video presentation was produced for this purpose alone. When the Evening’s receipts were totaled, $40,000 had been raised through ticket sales, silent and live auctions, and donations for the replacement of 124 windows at Lindsey House. What began with minor repairs to an apartment building has evolved into an outpouring of awareness and professional services for those rebuilding their lives provided by this transitional living program. Through repair and renovation, HBA members’ efforts provide mothers and children a decent place to live and combat their homelessness. HOME BUILDING NEWS 2015

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NATIONAL NEWS

Existing Sales GrowExcept for First Time Buyers Existing home sales, as reported by the National Association of Realtors, increased for the third consecutive month in July, and remained at the highest level since February 2007; but the first-time buyer share fell for the second consecutive month to the lowest level since January. Total existing home sales increased by 2.0% in July to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.59 million units combined for single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops,

The distressed sales share decreased to 7% in July, down from 8% in June and 10% in May, compared favorably to the 9% share during the same month a year ago. Distressed sales are defined as foreclosures and short sales sold at deep discounts. The July all cash sales share increased to 23% from 22% the previous month which matched the lowest share since December 2009. Individual investors purchased a 13% share compared to the 12 % share of homes in June, and 16% in July of 2014. The withdrawal of cash investors will create more opportunity for firsttime buyers. The July median sales price of $234,000 was 5.6% above the same month a year ago, and represented the 41st consecutive month of year-over-year price increases. The median condominium/co-op price decreased to $221,800 in July, but was up 3.2% from the same month a year ago. The Pending Home Sales Index fell 1.8% in May. Although total existing sales continued to grow in July, the first-time buyer share slipped.

up from a downwardly revised 5.48 million units in June. July existing sales were up 10.3% from the same period a year ago, and have increased year-over-year for ten consecutive months. Existing sales increased in by 4.1% in the South and 3.2% in the West, but were flat in the Midwest and fell 2.8% in the Northeast. Year-over-year, all four regions also increased, ranging from 11.3% in the West to 9.4% in the Northeast. Total housing inventory in July decreased by 0.4% from June, and is 4.7% below its level a year ago. At the current sales rate, the July unsold inventory represents a 4.8-month supply, down from 4.9 months in June. Some 43% of existing homes in July were on the market for less than a month, down from 47% the previous month which was the highest share since June 2013. HOME BUILDING NEWS 2015

Love Where You Live On September 12 and 13, the Remodelers Council of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa presents the 2015 Remodeled Tulsa Tour; a showcase of Tulsa’s best remodeling projects. The event will feature ten beautiful renovations in homes throughout Tulsa.

Remodeling activity is on the rise and so are home values in Tulsa. As a result, many homeowners are opting to start renovation projects now to take advantage of competitive interest rates and stay in their current location. This event is a unique opportunity to explore a variety of 2015 options and companies. September 12 & 13, | Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sunday, Noon-5 p.m. During the Tour, you can walk through some of Tulsa’s finest newly remodeled homes and see the latest trends in design and Your Home. Our Profession. Presented By: construction. In addition, you can get advice and tips from some of the area’s top remodeling professionals, who will be available inside of each home during event hours to answer your questions. Featured projects include outdoor living space, master suites and whole home remodels. 1. Grant Homes Remodel & Restoration – 228 W. Victoria St. 2. Lindsey House – 601 S. Elgin Ave. 3. All American Remodel – 1511 E. 21st St. S. 4. Grant Homes Remodel & Restoration – 2642 S. Boston Ave. 5. Powers Design & Build – 2649 S. Columbia Pl. 6. The Buckingham Group – 4250 S. Oswego Ave. 7. Re-Bath of Tulsa/5 Day Kitchens of Tulsa – 1569 E. 41st Pl. 8. Kleinco Construction – 9107 S. Sheridan Rd. 9. The Buckingham Group – 10321 S. Braden Ave. 10. Renovations by Helms – 10209 S. Braden Ave. Admission to the event is $20 per person and tickets can be purchased at any of the projects. Homes are open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, September 12 and 12pm to 5pm on Sunday, September 13.

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The event also serves as a fundraiser for Lindsey House. A portion of ticket proceeds benefit the organization, as well as donations raised during the fundraising gala, the Remodeled Tulsa Tour Evening of Giving. For more information on the Remodeled Tulsa Tour or the Evening of Giving, go to www.tulsahba.com or call 918-663-1100. 24

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#PROUDMEMBER!

How are you promoting your HBA membership? We are now taking orders for HBA Gear! Take advantage of the credibility that comes with being a part of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa by identifying your business as a proud HBA member. Items for sale include a mens button down oxford, two styles of caps, Nike polos, Dri-Fit and cotton tees, and a stainless tumbler. You can purchase these items by calling our offices at 918-663-1100 or print out an order form our on website. All orders must be submitted by October 1. The HBA office also has stickers, window clings and other promotional materials. The best news is that these are FREE to our members. Just ask! Promote your membership for a chance to be featured in an upcoming issue of Home Building News.

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MEMBERS OF THE MONTH

JUNE Builder

Jeffrey Smith, CedarRock Homes, for his valued work on the Building Revitalization Committee and his dedicated efforts in running the Capital Campaign.

Associate

Don Conwell, AmeriPro Home Loans, for his efforts on the Parade of Homes committee.

Executive Committee

Peter Grant, Grant Homes Remodel & Restoration, for his dedication and efforts in chairing the Parade of Homes.

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JULY Builder

Darrell Jenkins, Silvercrest Homes, for his participation on the Building Revitalization Committee and his generous donations towards the Capital Campaign.

Associate

Weldon Bowman, W Design, for his creative design of the new HBA during the 2015 renovation.

Executive Committee

Joe Westervelt, Mapleview Associates, for his involvement with the PlaniTulsa initiative of the new Tulsa Zoning Code on behalf of the Tulsa HBA.

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The Spike Club recognizes members for their recruiting and retention efforts. To become a Spike, you must earn six Spike credits within two consecutive years, by bringing in new members and retaining current members. At each new Spike level, members receive awards. Spikes also enjoy benefits such as visibility among their peers leading to increased business contacts, invitations to special, FREE events and celebrations and more. Names with at least two Spike points are listed below, as reported by NAHB.

201+ points Francine Bandy - 479 Burr Kannady - 315 Joe Hoffman - 315 Mark Priess - 281 Douglas Shrout - 258 Charlie Gilmore - 240.5 Ken Klein - 234 David Blackburn - 223 Howard Kelsey - 213 Kristin King - 212.5

151-200 points John Brawley - 191.5 Steve Murphy - 188 Darrell Jenkins - 187 Philip R. Rhees - 187 Steve Harris - 186 Brian D. Wiggs - 186 Rex Alexander - 169 Wayne Farabough - 166 Calvin Cozort - 164 Joe Robson - 153 David Funk - 153

101-150 points Lana Nelson - 146 Frank Sawyer - 144 John Kirkland - 137.5 Mike Fretz - 134 Scott Wood - 131.5 Howard Tackett - 131.5 Bill Butts - 127 Brandon Perkins - 124 Lantz Day - 119.75 Lindsay Perkins - 118 Ed Schermerhorn - 112 Mary Pearce - 112 Tom Wenrick - 110

Glenn Shaw - 109

Ryan Farabough - 44

Susan Burch - 109

Zelda Garrison - 42

Lora Phillips - 108

Rick Liebman - 39

Brandon T. Jackson - 107

Jeffrey Smith - 38

Rita Boggs - 103.25

Rodger Tucker - 37

Roger Cooper - 103 Allen Jenkins - 101

76-100 points Monte L. Dunham - 95 Melanie Haines - 94

Chad Lane - 3 Athena Glover - 3

Kyle Smalygo - 30

Spike Candidates (Less than 6 points)

Scott Burnett - 29

Phil M. Roland - 5

Toby Powell - 2

Richard Fredrick - 27.25

Carl Hudgins - 5

Greg Miller - 2

Craig Thurmond - 26

Marvin Krueger - 5

Perry Hood - 2

Ken Saltink - 26

Reagan Eden - 5

Robert Hines - 2

Stacye Beaver - 5

Bates Frayser - 2

Edward Kaplan - 4

Scott Gideon - 2

Bob Kenney - 93

6-25 points

Gretchen Casto - 87

Gary Soderstrom - 22

Susan McKeon - 3 Amanda Gallaway - 3 Bill Ford - 2.5 Kim Leitch - 2.5

Travis Butler - 4

Leland Cable - 2

Jennifer Boczar-Ashley - 85 Vince Mims - 22

Larry Cagle - 4

Dabney Smith - 2

Shawn Linfoot - 84.5

J. D. Harp - 20

Darren Rager - 4

John Cowen - 2

Mary Keane - 80

Janet Soderstrom - 19

Jason Brown - 4

Sheryl Chinowth - 2

Ted Dubie - 80

Jimmy Holmes - 14.5

Kirk Murdoch - 4

Judy Emmert - 2

Zach Davis - 80

Peter Grant - 14

David Molony - 4

Mike Harrison - 2

Rick Ellison - 77

Robbie Nees - 13

Kevin Hutchens - 4

Barbara Nall - 2

Fred Pruett - 77

Sonya Fernandez - 11

Dana Brown - 4

Tony Cypert - 2

David Sanders - 76

Weldon Bowman - 11

Shawn Karnes - 4

Skip Owen - 2

Jim Lane - 10

Kim Leitch - 4

Nick Schutz - 2

51-75 points

Scott Sherrill - 10

Joe McArter - 4

Carrie DeWeese - 2

Barry Helms - 74

Chad Potter - 10

Angie Dewitt - 4

Bob Crouch - 2

Steve D. Wright - 73

Tom Watts - 9

Darin Lauer - 4

Jeff Starkweather - 2

Steve Fulps - 72

Robert L. Hughes - 9

Robert A. Lemons - 3

David Edens - 2

David Gibson - 68

Greg Strange - 9

Travis Jenkins - 3

Bill McCollough - 2

Greg Simmons - 67

Tarah Duncan - 8

Jim Rackleff - 3

Eric Peaden - 2

Patricia Stafford - 65.25

Aaron Wiltshire - 7

Donald Merritt - 3

Roger C. Poffen - 2

Cheryl Funk - 64

Kirk Van Vleet - 7

Paul Kent - 3

Don Conwell - 2

John Madden - 60

Chris Hodges - 7

Chris Meyer - 3

Damon Bedell - 2

Rob Miles - 52

Brian Casey - 7

Kregg Tyler - 3

Brett Sharp - 2

Chuck Ramsay - 52

Toni Rogers - 7

Michael Sabo - 3

Sara Dodson - 2

Jason Fisher - 6

Travis Jenkins - 3

Gentry Stafford - 2

Mike Walker - 6

Dax Junker - 3

Lee Sherman - 49

Lisa Puyear - 6

Steve Surles - 3

Dub Jester - 48

Kieth Hilligoss - 6

David Land - 3

Brandon L. Jackson - 46

Keith Kunze - 6

Dean Christopoulos - 3

Steve Holt - 46

Janet Soderstrom - 6

Sean Lewis - 3

26-50 points