Northern Kentucky Builder - February 2013

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

February 2013

The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

Keep Building in 2013 Look inside for information on events that the HBA produces to keep members in front of the buying public.

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February 2013 The mission of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is to promote and enhance the integrity and visibility of the construction industry and the members of the organization through advocacy, communication, education

Inside this Edition...

4 ................Letter from Brian Miller, Executive Vice President

and political action.

5 ..................................................................... Membership Update

The Northern Kentucky Home Product and Service Buyers’

6...................................................................It Pays to be a Member

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

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phone 859.331.9500 or fax 859.578.3393

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email homebuilders@hbanky.com 2013 Board of Directors Adam Chaney, President William Butt, Immediate Past President James Kegley, Vice President Jason Yeager, Secretary/Treasurer Desiree Webster, Associate President Walt Dunlevy, Associate Vice President Paul Metzger, Land Development Council President Pat Parshall, Sales & Marketing Council President Phil Drees, Builder Director Tom Spille, Builder Director Diana DeVore, Associate Director Art Fischesser, Associate Director Anita Kosco, Associate Director Patrick Townsend, Associate Director HBA Staff Brian A. Miller, Executive Vice President Janis Beard, Membership Director Melanie Meyer, Director of Shows & Events, Sales & Marketing Thomas Napier, Director of Professional Development Marsha Roudabush, Director of Finance Holly Woodring, Administrative Coordinator The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is open to the world, visit our web site for up-to-date information on HBA services and programs, including extensive public referral directory to Registered Builders, Registered Remodelers and Associate Members.

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The State of Construction in Northern Kentucky Our industry is recovering from what can only be described as an economic nightmare. But the good news is that we are indeed recovering. Several bright areas continue to grow as we go headlong into the recovery. Home price appreciation is on the rise, our HBA membership is at the verge of stabilizing and even growing, and demand continues to increase for homes and commercial buildings. But with recovery comes many challenges such as a healthy construction labor force, increased regulations, changing business models and consumer confidence. Our members face these challenges daily and the HBA is poised to help solve these problems.

In 2012 we saw a 10% growth of single family permits in Northern Kentucky. While that certainly does not put our industry back on pace with 2005 it is a welcomed improvement for the single family portion of our industry.

Multifamily permits rose dramatically in 2012 doubling production over 2011. That portion of our industry is expected to regain full strength in the next year. Commercial construction posted impressive gains in our area, more than doubling activity, as companies are moving into Northern Kentucky and other businesses are picking up where they left off prerecession. The last few years has seen a rebound in residential and commercial remodeling as homeowners and businesses decided to stay put and make their current situation work for them. Both residential and commercial remodeling kept pace with 2011 which was a vast improvement over previous years.

Other fundamentals of a recovery are showing signs of life. Home price appreciation in Greater Cincinnati has improved for the last 90 days. This has not happened since 2006; the beginning of the recession. The NAHB Improving Market Index has more than doubled in the last few months. Of the 376 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) 242 of them were listed on the index of improving markets. The index tracks employment, building permits, and home price appreciation. It is a six month average. Our MSA has been listed on this index for several straight months. NAHB’s Housing Market Index at press time was holding steady at 47. This means out of every 100 builders 47 thought the market was currently better. This index includes current sales, future sales and sales traffic. In January current sales scored at 51, future sales scored at 49 and traffic scored at 37.

One of the most notable points of good signs is the investment in publicly traded homebuilders and specialty retail companies. Many of the publicly traded builders have posted stock earnings.

Of the nation’s three largest homebuilders there has been impressive advancement in their stock price.

A year ago Pulte Homes’ stock price was $7.29.

At press time the price for Pulte was $20.54. D.R Horton and Lennar, the nation’s 2nd and 3rd largest builders experienced increases as well. In the beginning of 2012 their stock was $13.49 and $21.33 respectively. At press time that stock was priced at $21.51 and $41.94. Given the fact that the market has been known to be an advanced indicator for homebuilding we may be on the verge of a stronger comeback in 2013.

Our HBA continues to boast one of the largest memberships in our national federation.

Our show, HomeFest, is back again in 2013 in The Equestrian section of Triple Crown, Parade of Homes is in Saylor Woods near Independence, the Cavalcade of Homes will run again the first three weekends of May and the Tour of Remodeled Homes will feature beautiful projects across Northern Kentucky in October.

We do these to continue to connect members with their customers. We have been in the top ten HBA’s during the economic downturn and are poised to help you solve the problems in the recovery as it continues. However, we are hearing stories locally and across the country of a labor shortage in construction. “There aren’t enough framers for the homes we are building…HVAC technicians…electricians…” is just one of many anecdotes we hear around the HBA. When we reach out to other HBA’s in our federation we are hearing the same thing.

During the recession many traditional trades training opportunities vanished in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Your HBA took that opportunity to expand our programs and grow our trade school. The 2012-2013 Enzweiler Apprenticeship Program enjoyed its largest first year class during our school year in 16 years. We have expanded our curriculum as we now offer a two year plumbing certificate, two year maintenance & remodeling certificate as well as a one night per week incumbent welding training program. In the 2013-2014 school year we are going to take additional steps to make sure you have a qualified and skilled construction labor force to handle the recovery.

We will open a second four year electrical program and double the size of our incumbent welding programs. The most transformational change we will create this year is a new High School Senior daytime program at our building center. This will keep the construction trades at the top of mind of tomorrow’s skilled tradespersons and your future managers and company owners. A direct pathway from High School to Certified Trades Training to work will all be happening right here at our own building center. If you ever have a chance to visit our traditional trades programming in

the evening you owe it to yourself to visit our center. If you are need of skilled workers you need to call us. Our job placement rate is well above 90%; the area’s largest rate; bar none.

As the recession drug on the pace of regulations increased. With the current administration in Washington DC we have seen new and severe regulations regarding stormwater, endangered species, wetland plant indicator species, and sustainable and livable communities initiatives. Locally we have seen the updates of comprehensive plans, subdivision regulations, and zoning regulations. The work of the volunteers and your staff at this HBA have saved you thousands of dollars in lessened regulations, fees and other costs as well as worked to streamline the processes you go through in doing business. These victories will be covered in more detail in an upcoming story in future months.

As we work to get back to what will be our “new normal” things have changed in the face of slowed production. New companies have entered the construction industry that are more technical savvy, younger, and able to do business differently.

We provide group and one on one training for members to learn about new technologies or help them to hone their edge on their current business practices. For newer companies looking to make it we provide one on one and group educational opportunities to learn the basics of doing business; whether that mean estimating, accounting or other professional development services.

As you can see, our HBA has been restructuring its business model. We are focusing more on education to meet the demand for tomorrow’s workers and managers and to help the company owners today and tomorrow to make sure they are as competitive as they can be. We look forward to the continued recovery in 2013 and helping to overcome the challenges you face. If there is anything we can do to help you and the problems you face in your business please call us at 859-331-9500 or simply email info@hbanky.com.

Sincerely,

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

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

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New Member Orientations are scheduled on the same day as our Member Mix & Mingles.

The orientation is conducted at 3:30 pm at the Home Builders Association office and immediately following the orientation the Member Mix & Mingle is held at one of our member’s place of business. This is a FREE event!

Welcome! We are truly happy to have your support and membership!

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IT PAYS TO BE A MEMBER OF THE HBA. REALLY IT DOES!

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became involved with my local HBA via my local Women’s Council. I was in my early 20’s and my mom talked me into going to a meeting with her. Most of the members were my mom’s age and involved in the business along with their husbands. Not the group I thought I would want to hang out with. I couldn’t have been more wrong. These women became my mentors. Aside from the obvious person (my mom, who worked along my dad for years and years to build a business that anyone would be proud of, while raising a family and working elsewhere), Jean Miller stood out. Her passion for this industry became my passion. Aside from all the good that the Women’s Council did, it was here that I was taught a valuable lesson. A lesson that we all should remember and continue to practice every day. I can still hear Jean saying these words to us. “This industry puts food on my family’s table. It put my two sons through college. It puts a roof over my family’s head. We owe it to this industry to support it.” What other reason could you need?

Unfortunately our industry does need more reasons to have your support. Those reasons are the purpose of my article. “What does my membership do for me? Well as Jean taught me, everything. But for those who need more, let me tell you the monetary gains my family’s business has seen from our membership in this great organization we call the Home Builders Association.

As in the words of Cuba Gooding Jr.

“Show me the money”.

My family’s business is Star Building Materials. We specialize in masonry products. Like everyone else in this industry, we have suffered from the downturn in the economy. Since we sell brick, we need the housing market to be strong. Lucky for us we are located in the great state of Kentucky. Your State Association has negotiated the best reason for us all to belong. The ACG of Kentucky where you get workers compensation at a hugely discounted rate. Along with that come the yearly dividends that we receive from them. Our last dividend was $2768.28. Since we are a supplier and not a builder, our rates are much lower. If you’re a builder your dividend would have been much higher. This dividend is more than 5 and ½ times our yearly dues of $495.00. I don’t need to go any further in telling you why you should belong but I feel the need to continue. Star uses the Speedway gas card also, another state program available for you and your business. We get $80.00 to $90.00 per month off our bill. Again, much more than our annual HBA dues. Then we use the FedEx discount offered to all HBA members.

Not that we ship a lot but again what we do use would pay at least ½ of our yearly dues. Just with these very few examples, we save $3978.28. As I see it we are up $3483.28.

Hmmm. Is anyone catching on here? Dell, Hertz, FTD Florist, Office Depot, Omaha Steaks, Paychex, Verizon phones, Lowes (don’t tell my hubby about this one please), Budget, Wyndham hotels, HP, GM ( a new truck would be nice) , and so many more offer discounts for your membership in the HBA. This isn’t even touching on benefits like education, scholarships and advocacy for our industry, which I feel is more important and it is.

Bottom line is I think you should belong because of what my mentors taught me. But if that’s not enough , the extra discounts we discussed should be. Support your industry. It supports you!

Check out the available discounts that your membership comes with. National Association of Home Builders at www.nahb.org and Home Builders Association of Kentucky at www.hbak.com Check with you local to see if they have any additional discount programs.

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he Enzweiler Apprentice Training Program celebrates several milestones this year that speak to the support of the HBA Membership and the quality of the Staff and Students! To begin with, the Enzweiler Apprentice Training Program was honored by the NAHB with an Assoication Excellance Award for Workforce Development for the Curriculum and Practical aspects of the school. Everyone is very excited to receive such a high honor, especially considering that there are more than 800 HBA’s competing for awards nationwide. It is a testament to the input of our members and the high quality of instruction that such an award was bestowed upon us.

An Award Winning Program with the Highest Caliber Teaching Staff, a September Timely and Up-To-Date Curriculum and Hands-On Approach. Whether to further yourTraining Education, your Staff or Draw from for Employees, The Sept 23rd Work Zone Safety * 11Educate am - 1 pm Enzweiler Apprentice Training and Trade Program changes lives! How Can SeptEnzweiler 27th A Discussion of Legal IssuesGrow for Builders and Remodelers 10 am - 12 pm Help you and your Business ? Call Today for more information.

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October 13th Insulated Concrete Forms for Green Builders and Remodelers 10 am - 12 pm October 14th Concrete and Masonry Construction Safety* 3 pm - 5 pm October 18th Electrical Safety* 9 am - 11 am October 20th Effective Business Writing 1 pm - 3 pm October 25th “Closing the Deal”, Selling Yourself and your Business 10 am - 12 pm October 26-27 OSHA Workplace Safety 12 pm - 5 pm on both days October 31st

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The Who’s Who Member Directory is the place that HBA members turn when looking to hire those in our industry. Every member is listed in the directory and enhanced listings are available so that the members of the HBA have full knowledge of your product offerings when making the important decision to hire an HBA member.

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Call Melanie Meyer, HBA Sales & Marketing Director at 859-331-9500 or email melaniem@hbanky.com for information.

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2012 FALL MEMBERSHIP SURGE DRIVE REAPS A CROP OF NEW MEMBERS

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hanks to some dedicated Membership Recruiters, the HBA of Northern Kentucky reaped 17 new members during the November Membership Surge Drive and are expecting more to come in the next few months Thank you to our sponsors for some really cool prizes for the drive.

Take a look below at who walked away with those cool prizes just for recruiting members to the HBA. Other winners for participating in the drive were Gary Albert, Integrated Planning, $25 Cock & Bull Gift Certificate, provided by

Jason Yeager, Ashley Construction and Paul Kleisinger, PPG Porter Paints, $50 Shooters Gift Certificate.

Thank you to our Membership Wrap-Up Pizza Party sponsors, Jason Yeager, Ashley Construction and Patrick Townsend, Patrick’s Custom Hardwood Flooring. The Membership/Retention Committee met at Papa Dino’s in Florence and celebrated our successes in membership in 2012 and planned our 2013 goals. The Membership Committee was very optimistic about 2013 new member recruitment and look forward to even a better year.

Top-botoom, left to right Joe Halpin, The Drees Company, wins two UK pre-season tickets sponsored by Bob Schroder, Arlinghaus Builders.

Tom Spille, Spille Builders & Developers, wins two UC Bearcat tickets, sponsored by Melanie Meyer, HBA Staff. Tom had the most new members by end of the first day of the drive.

Doug Delay, Alan Schmidt Construction, wins $100 cash in the “Sponsor a Member” drawing. Desiree Webster, Membership Co-Chair, NuVo Technologies, proudly presents the cash to Doug Joe Halpin, The Drees Company, was the big winner of the I-pad, sponsored by the HBA. Joe recruited 5 new members during the drive.

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Building your Business in Historic Districts, 11 am – 1 pm AGC Compliant Workplace Safety for 2013, 1 pm – 3 pm Fortified Homes, What they are how to market them, 3 pm – 5 pm February 13th - Financial Planning for 2013 with Gary Albert, $25, 3 pm – 5 pm February 19th – 20th - OSHA 10 with NKEMS, $150, 10 am – 3 pm *Must Attend Both Days for Credit February 21st - Marketing your Business in Northern Kentucky, Roundtable Forum, $25, Presented by HBA NKY in partnership with area businesses,12pm – 2 pm February 22nd - What do Internet Cats have to do with your business?

Presented by Web Media Experts, $25,10 am – 12 pm February 26th - Your Reputation Proceeds You, Marketing your Reputation, $25, 3pm – 5 pm February 27th – Estimation 2 Blueprints and Quality Survey, $25, 3 pm – 5pm

March March 5th - H&R Block Presents, Preparing for 2013 and the Changes it will Bring, $25, 4 pm – 6 pm March 12th - Marketing your Business in Northern Kentucky, Roundtable Forum, $25 Presented by HBA NKY in partnership with area businesses, 10 am – 12 pm March 13th – AGC Compliant Workplace Safety for 2013, $40, 10 am – 12 pm March 19th – Building your Business in Historic Districts, $25, 3 pm – 5 pm March 20th - What do Internet Cats have to do with your business?

Presented by Web Media Experts $25, 3 pm – 5 pm March 26th - Fortified Homes, What they are how to market them, $25, 12 pm – 2 pm March 27th – Estimation 3: Making a quote the right way, $25, 3 pm – 5 pm

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IN MEMORIUM

The Staff and Students of the Enzweiler Apprentice Training and Trade Program mourn the loss of Eddie Moore, Electrical Teacher for more than two decades. Many Northern Kentucky Electricians owe their success to Eddie’s efforts to educate and hold strong to the ideals of what a Professional Tradesperson should be. Eddie will be missed by all. He is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren. Eddie passed away on December 25th, 2012.

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What’s New with Pella

Pella Impervia Dual-Color Option NOW AVAILABLE! Neither wind nor rain nor sleet or snow stops determined mail carriers. Nor do those elements and other climate extremes phase Pella Corporation’s energy-efficient Pella Impervia line, expanding in the Summer of 2011 to include White interior option for all units.

Pella Impervia windows and patio doors offer more style and design flexibility for your customers. With the new dual-color option, Pella Impervia products can have a White interior with the choice of White, Tan or Brown exterior.

Pella Impervia windows and patio doors arrive pre-finished with a powder-coat paint finish on both interior and exterior. This durable finish stays looking great for years with little care.

“We’re pleased to offer more innovative solutions to builders and homeowners living in areas where a stronger, more durable window is a must,” said Duane Putz, director of sales and marketing for Pella Impervia. “This product is made for hot, cold, wet or windy climates and now it’s available in more styles.”

Pella Impervia can withstand the forces of Mother Nature without cracking, shrinking or warping in extreme weather conditions. The sleek-profiled innovative products made from Duracast®, the strongest most durable material in windows and doors, are virtually maintenancefree and well-suited to today’s busy lifestyles and balanced budgets for home and business owners.* Builders, remodelers and homeowners may choose from convenient factory prefinished brown, white or tan color options and now have a White interior!

For more information, please contact your local Pella representative or call 513-936-5240.

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Local Member Company Acquired by $6 Billion Powerhouse

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ebron-based manufacturer of luxury whole home audio products, NuVo Technologies, has been recently acquired by Legrand, a $6 billion French conglomerate notably known as one of the principal worldwide specialists in products and systems for low-voltage electrical installations and data networks.

NuVo joins Legrand as an independent business unit within its Home Systems Division. NuVo’s worldwide headquarters will remain in its Hebron facility where David Rodarte will continue to lead the existing team as Vice President and General Manager.

Both companies stand to benefit from the transition, with Legrand particularly eyeing NuVo’s recent launch of their ground-breaking Wireless Audio System, which provides streaming high-fidelity audio in up to sixteen rooms of the home, all at an unprecedented 600kbps.

NuVo Technologies is a recognized leader in whole home audio solutions, keeping consistent with Legrand’s strategy to bring together market leading companies. With the growth of wireless connectivity, digital content proliferation, IP technologies and mobile control, the company is well positioned for growth in the audio market. NuVo and Legrand will leverage their combined technologies to deliver new, best-in-class integrated home systems to their customers.

“NuVo Technologies is the clear leader in providing innovative multi-room audio solutions that exceed customer expectations. Their 85 years of experience as a worldwide innovator of audio equipment and their leadership provide a best-in-class opportunity for Legrand to gain a strong position in the audio market, further solidifying Legrand’s place as a provider of overall home solutions,” said John Selldorff, president and CEO of Legrand North America.

“NuVo actively searched for a tier-one partner to propel us into our next generation of evolution. With Legrand’s portfolio of complementary products, its leadership, and its parallel values to NuVo’s, Legrand was the obvious choice,” stated David Rodarte, Vice President and General Manager of NuVo. “Together our opportunities for collaboration and unique product offerings for our customers are endless.”

Going forward NuVo’s customers will benefit from expanded and enhanced product offerings, and more complete integrated home solutions.

For more information on NuVo visit www.nuvotechnologies.com.

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Return of the Parade of Homes Announced!

HBA’s Parade of Homes is Back in 2013 at Saylor Woods Subdivision in Independence. The perfect storm is coming… so don’t miss the boat!

The 2013 Parade of Homes at Saylor Woods quite possibly could be the single most attractive buying opportunity for new home buyers in our lifetimes! The stars have aligned to create a perfect storm of benefits that include:

Discount Lot Pricing Historically Low Interest Rates Builder Incentives Vendor Discounts

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Saylor Woods

September 7-22, 2013

WELCOME TO SAYLOR WOODS Terrace Holdings, the Developer of Saylor Woods Subdivision is proud to host the 2013 Parade of Homes and welcomes these participating Builders: Cullen Brothers Custom Homes (William Cullen (513.615.2269, cullenbrothersllc.com) Drees Homes (John Heisler, 859.458.9032, dreeshomes.com) HammonsBradley, LLC (Gary Hammons 859.393.8414, HammonsBradley.com) Potterhill Homes (Amy Kennedy, 859.250.3001, potterhillhomes.com) Adam Miller Homes (Adam Miller, 859.652.4393, adammillerhomes.com) Alan Schmidt Construction (Doug Delay, 859.283.2874, schmidtbuilders.com) B.O.L.D Company (James Kegley, 859.657.6700, theboldcompany.com) Arlinghaus Builders (Ted Arlinghaus, 859.392.8906, arlinghausbuilders.com)

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Don’t miss your opportunity to participate, August 10-25, and the Preview Party on August 9th. There are still lots available.

Contact the HBA today at 859-331-9500.

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Get off My Property Written by Christopher Markus, Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc.

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magine this common scenario amongst neighboring homeowners – a married couple recently adopted a puppy and wants to build a fence around their backyard. The couple digs out an old land/ property survey to determine a location for the fence. During a walkthrough of their property, the couple notices that their neighbor’s shed encroaches into their property line. Unfortunately, the ideal path for the fence is directly through the shed. The couple confronts the neighbor, and he refuses to remove the shed.

Common sense dictates that the law should require the neighbor to remove the shed from the couple’s property. However, in certain situations, the neighbor may have actually acquired actual title to the section of encroached upon property. This is known as the law of adverse possession.

In Kentucky, to acquire another’s land through adverse possession, the individual claiming possession must satisfy all of the following elements:

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Actual Possession- the claimant must actually possess the subject property.

Kentucky case law has held that occasional entries onto property, marking a property line, cutting bushes and the occasional sowing of grass seed are not enough to establish actual possession. However, erecting a fence or a building may be sufficient.

Hostile Possession- the claimant must possess the property without mistake as to the true location of his boundary line and without the permission of the legal owner.

In other words, the claimant must know that the property he is trying to possess does not legally belong to him.

Open and Notorious Use- the claimant must use the property in an open and notorious manner sufficient to notify the legal owner that the claimant is possessing his property.

Exclusive Possession- the claimant must possess the property without the concurrent use of the legal owner. For example, if a claimant builds a structure on a neighbor’s property, there is no adverse possession if the claimant and the neighbor share use of the structure.

Continuous Possession- All of the above elements must be satisfied for a continuous period of fifteen (15) years.

In the above example involving the married couple and the neighbor’s shed, much more information would be needed to make an accurate assessment as to whether the neighbor adversely possessed the land under the shed. The physical nature of the shed is likely sufficient to establish actual possession and open and notorious use. However, the remaining elements are inconclusive. For example, the neighbor does not have hostile possession if he believes that the shed was actually built on his own property; exclusivity fails if the neighbor and couple share the shed; continuous possession fails if the shed is less than fifteen years old.

An adverse possession claim can be tricky and a property owner may not understand the merits of their claim. However, the point of this article is to raise awareness so that property owners do not sleep on their rights. If a neighbor has built a structure in your yard or is otherwise encroaching on your property, the initial step should be to try to reach an amicable solution. If negotiations fails, consult an attorney. Do not lose your property!

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HBANKY’s 2013 Cavalcade May 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 Early Bird Deadline is February 15th Call Melanie Meyer at 859.331.9500 x12

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

Northern Kentucky Building Permits DECEMBER ‘12

SINGLE FAMILY

#

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

#

CONDOS

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

BOONE

20

$3,051,263

0

$0

4

104000

0

0

0

$0

24

$3,148,364

26

$442,757

CAMPBELL

6

$1,119,857

0

$0

0

$0

0

0

0

$0

1

$95,345

19

$705,293

KENTON

12

$1,796,350

0

$0

9

$5,097,000

0

$0

0

$0

8

$253,855

15

$473,875

GRANT

2

$280,000

1

$5,000

0

$0

0

$0

0

$0

2

$330,000

3

$56,000

0

$0

0

$0

1

$185,000

0

$0

0

$0

3

$279,000

0

$0

40

$6,247,470

1

$5,000

14

$5,386,000

0

$0

0

$0

38

$4,106,564

63

$1,677,925

SINGLE FAMILY

#

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

#

CONDOS

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

3

$1,841,350

45

$7,733,057

36

$468,393

1

$42,300

2

$56,000

5

$1,147,500

9

$107,543

26

$4,703,554

18

$685,768

4

$93,700

CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON OWEN TOTAL

DECEMBER ‘11 BOONE

14

$2,886,666

CAMPBELL

4

$785,851

KENTON

6

$2,147,910

GRANT

3

$395,000

2

$55,000

TOTAL

29

$6,270,427

1

$42,300

JAN-DEC '11

643

$100,667,558

7

$443,300

183

$13,557,924

171

JAN-DEC '12

3,947

$605,384,918

15

$1,236,800

1,490

$103,386,466

108

CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON

1

$80,000

1

$20,000

OWEN

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5

$1,897,350

77

$13,664,111

68

$1,375,404

$15,501,228

30

$51,491,183

888

$166,522,797

1399

$25,278,647

$21,767,496

400

$330,504,428

5,035

$805,580,425

7,376

$170,607,457

BUSINESS MEETINGS AT A GLANCE / call 331-9500 for reservations or to confirm dates

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431

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Preparing for 2013 and the Changes it will Bring, Presented by H&R Block, 1 - 3 pm, HBA

10

11

12

Super CE Day!

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13

19

14

Financial Planning for 2013, 3 - 5 pm, HBA

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21

LDC Board of Governors, 11 am, LDC Luncheon, 12 pm, HBA

OSHA 10 with NKEMS, 10 am - 3 pm, HBA

25

26

State & Local Government Committee Meeting, 12-1 pm, HBA

4

3

3

Marketing your Reputation, 3 - 5 pm, HBA

monday 25

4

5

18

12

24

25

AGC Compliant Workplace Safety, 10 am-12 pm, HBA

Marketing your Business in Northern KY, Roundtable Forum, 10 am-12 pm, HBA

Membership/Retention Meeting, 11:30 am, HBA

20

State & Local Government Committee Meeting, 12-1 pm, HBA

26 Ambassador Club Meeting, Noon, HBA Fortified Homes, What they are, How to Market them, 12 - 2 pm, HBA

saturday 2

8

9

14

15

16

21

22

23

Remodelers Issues’ Committee, 12 pm-1 pm, HBA

13

Building Your Business in Historic Districts, 3 - 5 pm, HBA

friday 1

28

7

SMC Board of Governors Meeting, Noon, HBA

19

9

What do Internet Cats have to do with your Business?

3 - 5 pm, HBA

2012 SAM Awards, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront

LDC Board of Governors, 11 am, LDC Luncheon, 12 pm, HBA

27 Estimation 3: Making a Quote the Right Way , 3 - 5 pm, HBA

march

17

11

8

thursday

Preparing for 2013 and the Changes it will Bring, Presented by H&R Block, 4-6 pm, HBA

10

2

Board of Directors Meetingand Orientation, 3:30 - 5 pm, HBA

wednesday

6

1

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

7

27

23 What do Internet Cats have to do with your Business?

10 am - 12 pm, HBA

Marketing your Business in Northern Kentucky, Roundtable Forum, 12 pm-2 pm, HBA

Estimation 2; Blueprints and Quality Survey, 3 - 5 pm, HBA

tuesday 26

22

28

6

5

sunday

24

27

Ambassador Club Meeting, Noon, HBA

16

2013 HBAK Winter Board of Directors Meeting Lexington, KY

Membership/Retention Meeting, 11:30 am, HBA

OSHA 10 with NKEMS, 10 am - 3 pm, HBA

24

15

february

17

95

Remodelers Issues’ Committee, 12 pm-1 pm, HBA

SMC Board of Governors Meeting, Noon, HBA

11 am - 5 pm, HBA

84

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

29

30 HBA Office Closed Good Friday

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