Building Business News March 2013 by Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City

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Home Show Ignites at Bartle Hall March 22-24 The original Kansas City Home Show and Flower, Lawn & Garden Show returns in spectacular fashion on March 22- 24 to Bartle Hall. Founded by the Home Builders Association of Kansas City, the Home Show has been a tradition for sixty five years. Bartle Hall will be teaming with hundreds of exhibitors to showcase new opportunities and choices for homeowners to get a jump on spring home and garden projects. Headliner on the Spaces Stage will be Lonni Paul, HGTV Design Star Finalist and designer to celebrities. She is a contributor to the Style Network’s Giuliana & Bill show and designed their Brentwood home. Lonni is known for championing purity, clean lines and a refined modern vision with understated el- Lonni Paul, HGTV Design Star egance. She also created Finalist and designer to celebrities. a break-through infant and children’s furniture collection called PetitNest, that she co-created with style-conscious star Tiffani Amber Thiessen. Lonni will present Celebrity Style Within Reach, a down-to-earth look at how homeowners can take ideas from celebrity design, incorporate them and not break the bank. This event will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 25. Bartle Hall will be teaming with new home products and services, decorating, design and building demonstrations, the latest remodeling ideas, premier landscaping and special attractions. To help set the show on fire, Jennifer Bertrand, HGTV Design Star Winner, will emcee the Spaces Stage. “We are continually looking at ways Continued on page 6 PRSTRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 108 Lawrence, Ks

AN OPEN LETTER TO KANSAS STATE LEGISLATORS March 1, 2013 Kansas State Capitol 300 SW 10th Avenue Topeka, KS 66612 Dear Member of the Kansas State Legislature: As the voice of the housing industry for more than 65 years, we urge you to preserve the mortgage interest deduction (MID) currently being proposed for elimination in H.B. 2059. Today’s economic times are hard enough without completely eliminating a tax provision that is an important part of the family budget. For hundreds of thousands of Kansans, a home is still the biggest investment they will ever make. Changing the rules in the middle of the game is unfair to individuals and families who have made assumptions based on current law. You must put yourselves in the shoes of all your home-owning and prospective home-buying constituents. Should H.B. 2059 become law in the State of Kansas, the approximately 345,000 Kansans who claim the MID will see an immediate tax increase. Furthermore, eliminating the MID would depress home values and reduce consumer confidence. Eliminating the MID would also disproportionately impact young and middle-class families. The benefit of a deduction that reduces the net cost of monthly house payments is particularly important to these families, who typically have less equity, tighter household budgets, and must meet the needs of a growing family. While many allege that the MID only benefits the rich, we know that approximately 65 percent of Kansans who claim the MID earn less than $100,000 per year. Finally, the MID is an important economic driver. The construction of 100 single-family homes generates 300 full-time jobs, and $8.9 million in federal, state, and local tax revenue. Scaling back the MID will shrink the tax base of local communities and cause already cash-strapped local governments to further cut essential services. The path forward is perfectly clear: you must take actions that will continue to stabilize the housing market – not raise taxes on the state’s home owners and depress home values. We urge you to preserve the MID. Sincerely, Fred Delibero, 2013 President The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City

Fred Delibero, HBA President, has submitted an open letter to Kansas State legislators urging the preservation of the Mortgage Interest Deduction (MID). For information on how to become involved, contact Beatriz Ibarra, VP Government Affairs, bibarra@kchba.org.

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March 5 HBA of Missouri Legislative Day March 7, 10 am Parade Committee March 12, 60 Design Ideas in 60 Minutes 11:30 am-1 pm March 19, 11:30 am Board of Directors Meeting

March 22-24

Home Show and Flower Lawn & Garden Show at Bartle Hall

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New Look for the Parade of Homes The HBA is introducing a fresh look for the Parade of Homes visual communications with a smart new logo to represent this Kansas City tradition. “The housing industry is looking up and member businesses are re-tooling and looking for new ways to present themselves and the HBA is too,” said Sara Corless, Executive Vice President. “We’ve updated the look to communicate not only the HBA’s tradition, but to give it a look to the future. We think our designer developed a beautiful logo with a modern and memorable feel that will serve the event for years to come.”

The goal is to further entice consumers out to enjoy the Parade of Homes so the logo features an icon of a home giving just enough detail, but keeping the style open to interpretation. The door and steps leading to the home are inviting and

lend themselves perfectly to the theme of the event. The Spring Parade of Homes returns, April 20-May 5 to the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area with 319 entries open to the public.

Join fellow HBA members at the

American Dream Awards Ceremony Wednesday April 24 The Gallery in the Power & Light District 61 E. 14th St., KCMO (between Main & Walnut)

Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres 6-7:30 pm Awards Presentation 7:30 pm Price $55 Register on line at www.kchba.org or contact Gina, gina@kchba.org. Page 2

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Slow but Reasonably Steady Economic Growth Expected The economy is bouncing back, albeit at a slow pace, according to two nationally acclaimed economists, Dr. Elliot Eisenberg and Dr. David Crowe. HBA recently hosted both Dr. Eisenberg, founder of econ70.com, and Dr. Crowe, NAHB’s Chief Economist, to provide their economic outlook and discuss the past, present and future health of the housing industry. According to Dr. Crowe, overall economic growth will continue to be positive, about 2.3 percent growth in 2013 and 3.2 percent in 2014. The unemployment rate in Kansas City is

falling, interest rates remain low, and household formations are starting to pick up. In other words, kids are moving out of their parents’ basements. The data also show that housing is a positive contributor to GDP. Even though it is still less than 3 percent of the economy, housing contributed over 10 percent growth in the past two economic quarters. Among the three main sectors of home building, the remodeling and multifamily sectors are faring slightly better than the single family sector as home owners decide to stay put and others choose to rent. Nationally, 2011 Continued on page 12

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Tee Up Golf Tournament Date HBA Golf Tournament is set for June 18 at Creekmoor Golf Club in Raymore, Mo. Golf registration will start at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 am. The golf committee met recently to plan this fun networking event. For more info contact Phil Yancey at phil@kchba.org or 816-733-2245.

April 10 is Build-Pac Fundraiser In the evening of Wednesday, April 10, HBA-PAC members will host a spring fundraiser at the home of Jon and Kelly Lambert to support BUILD-PAC, the National Association of Home Builder’s Political Action Committee. This is a Gold Key fundraiser and is open to all HBA members. Proceeds to BUILDPAC are dedicated to pro-housing candidates at the federal, state and local level. Since its founding, the HBA-PAC has served to help elect hundreds of pro-housing candidates to office at the state and local level. These efforts are necessary to ensure that the voice of the housing industry is heard at all levels of government and that our elected officials understand the importance of new

home construction for building strong communities and local economies. As members of the housing industry, we face pivotal years ahead. Decisions affecting our businesses - such as elimination of the mortgage interest deduction - are being made daily and we must make it our business to impact how those decisions are made. The HBA would like to thank Jon and Kelly Lambert for graciously opening their home for this Gold Key fundraiser. More information on the event will be available soon. To learn more about BUILD-PAC, visit www.nahb.org.

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Members Participate in Business Management Course The Business Management for Building Professionals class took place in February at the HBA. Thanks to Justin Honey, instructor from Pittsburg State University, for keeping these professionals up to date on industry best practices. Congratulations to participants (pictured right): Brian Phillippe, ProBuild Raelynn Barnhart, SAB Homes William Poole, Poolehaus Residential Pat Breen, Breen Development Sean Neal, Scott Brazer, Brent Nagel, Summit Custom Homes Chris Ragland, Homes by Chris

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Garden Chatter Corner Jonah Nelson, son of the owner of Family Tree Nursery, will emcee the Garden Chatter Corner speaking on “Tired Trees: Should they stay or should they go?” He is beyond his years with expertise in this area having grown up among horticulture. In addition: ● Dr. Alan Stevens, Director of the K-State Horticulture Research & Extention Center the Expension Specialist for commercial floriculture. He developed the Prairie Star list of recommended varieties and will speak about Prairie Star Flowers. ● Laurel Sears is a professional colorscaping and floral designer, and will speak about Thematic Gardens – Xeric, Japanese and Meadow Gardens, for example. ● Vaughn Fletcher will share his expertise on colorful combinations and new plantings for 2013. Vaughn has served on the Medal of Excellence Committee for Greenhouse Grower Magazine.

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Special Thanks to the Following Home Show Sponsors Mattress Firm - Presenting Sponsor Cable Dahmer Chevrolet -Vendor Guest Suite Digital Lagoon-Vendor Guest Suite Wells Fargo-Patron Give-Away James Hardie-Wall Wizard Spaces-Design Stage KC Star-Advertising Sponsor Hen House-Ticket Outlet Sun Fresh-Ticket Outlet Bank of Blue Valley-Ticket Sponsor Kansas City NARI-Show Bags

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Home Show March 22-24 to present this marketplace to today’s customers who want a Home Show experience where they can take an idea or concept away with them that lasts,” said Lori Kodanaz, Director of Consumer & Trade Shows. “We are bringing in fresh talent, trendy features, and learning experiences so we can connect consumers with what they need and want for their homes.” For information and tickets, go to kchomeshow. com, or pick up tickets at Hen House, Sun Fresh or Bank of Blue Valley. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Children 16 and under are free. On Sunday make a donation to Harvesters of 5 non-perishable items or $5 for a 2-for-1 admission. Show hours are Friday, March 22, 10 AM to 8 PM, Saturday, March 23, 10 AM to 8 PM and Sunday, March 24 from 10 AM to 6 PM. Continued from page 1

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Home Show 2013 More Featured Presenters

Sarah Susanka

Sarah Susanka, architect, innovator and author will be a featured speaker, presenting her powerful “Not So Big for Remodeling & Building New” message on the Spaces Stage. Her “Not So Big House” concept is a launch pad for a new model of understanding how we inhabit our homes, our day-to-day lives, and, moreover, how we inhabit our planet. Sarah has authored nine best-selling books including The Not So Big House, The Not So Big Life, Not So Big Remodeling. Sarah’s presentation is scheduled for 6:00 pm on Friday, March 22 and 1:00 pm Saturday, March 23, followed by a book signing.

Brian Santos, “The Wall Wizard” bestselling author of Painting Secrets, Faux Finish Secrets, and Wallcovering Secrets, is back after a two year absence. He will give three awe inspiring presentations at The Wizard’s Workshop. This 25 year contractor, chemist and educator steps through the real science, magic and myths of decorating your home. Painting Secrets, his first presentation, is geared for the audience to learn the real tips, tricks and techniques of home improvement. He will also present Colors for Tomorrow to show a glimpse of the hot new colors and cool old styles for the 21st century, as well as Quiz Brian Santos, “The Wall Wizard” The Wiz! throughout the weekend.

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Other Fun Event Highlights Kids’ Corner - KC Bricklab, which is the LEGO® user’s group for the Kansas City region, will host Kids’ Corner. Aging In Place/ Mobility & Accessibility A consortium of business presenters who have the tools and knowhow to help those who are aging and want to find a way to adapt their home so they can “age in place”. Family Favorites Wayside Waifs adoptable pets, The Bee Guy (Koelzer Bee Farm-Booth #5125) - working bee hives. Landscape and Garden Displays Walk through a custom-built log cabin. Walk through a large custom garden built by The Water Garden Society featuring ponds and a Japanese Garden. Infinity Lights Exhibit - self-assemble lampshades made up of quadrilateral, interlocking pieces that can be assembled in a variety of ways. Building Business News

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Members Gather in Las Vegas

The International Builders Show C (IBS) the largest residential building industry trade show in the world kept HBA members on the go in Las Vegas. Nearly 100 HBA members attended this annual event and mixed with the most residential construction pros in one place. NAHB and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) will colocate the IBS and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Continued on page 9 Dan and Mary Beth Norburg, Norburg Construction, Jackie Schlagel, Schlagel & Associates

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Best of Show Product Winners at International Builders’ Show 2013 The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the winners in its inaugural Best of IBS Awards last week during the 2013 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. Awards were given to exhibitors with a product or line that shows the best combination of design, functionality and innovation. Decided by a panel of independent judges made up of attending reporters and

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building professionals, the awards were given in five categories. “This year’s International Builders’ Show featured an impressive line-up of more than 900 exhibitors representing all facets of the building industry,” said Lynne Pratt, NAHB Conventions and Meetings Committee Chair. “The Best of IBS Awards recognize those exhibitors Continued on page 13 that really stood Overall Best in Show: KOHLER – Sensate™ Touchless Kitchen Faucet

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Best of Show Product Winners Continued from page 12

out in terms of product innovation and design, and we were thrilled to be able to award them for their creativity and vision.” Award-winning products included an indoor/outdoor see-through fireplace from Heat & Glo; Key Digital Systems’ Compass Control®, the first fully integrated major control system built from the ground up to use Apple devices such as iPad® or iPhone® as its backbone; Mohawk/DalTile’s impressive hardwood coating system, ArmorMax™; and finally the innovative KOHLER Sensate™

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touchless faucet, which not only won best Kitchen or Bath Product, but went on to win the Best in Show award as well. The winners were:

• Best Home Technology Product: Key Digital Systems Compass Control® • Best in Outdoor Living: Heat & Glo- Twilight Modern Fireplace • Best Indoor Feature: Mohawk/Dal Tile ArmorMax™

Marcia Jurgens Permit and Accounting Mgr. marcia@kchba.org, 816-733-2215 Stephanie Stollsteimer Director of Marketing and Communications stephanie@kchba.org, 816-733-2213 Lori Kodanaz Director of Consumer & Trade Shows lori@kchba.org, 816-733-2217 Andrew McKeegan Association Services Manager Andrew@kchba.org, 816-733-2224 Cindy Pearson Events Support Cindy@kchba.org, 816-733-2247 Phil Yancey Membership Manager Phil@kchba.org, 816-733-2245 Building Business News

There’s an App for That Looking for a source of productivity tips? Mobile device technology is providing ways that builders and associates can use to actually make their smart phones valuable. Mobile applications, or “ apps” are software applications designed to run on smartphones, tablet computers and other mobile devices. Members might find this source of use: www. housingzone.com/appcenter. This site offers a range of business, design, and sales and marketing tools.

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2013 Executive Committee Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City President Fred Delibero Vice President Chris Ragland Secretary/Treasurer Mark Mather Associate Representative Tommy Angotti Immediate Past President Kevin Stucker

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Happy Anniversary The strength of an association is in its membership and a thank you goes out to all of those members who continue to support the HBA. 1948 Western Chandelier Company 1964 James D. Neighbors Construction North American Savings Bank 1970 Richard Mather Builders, Inc. 1973 Steve Foley Construction Co., Inc. 1976 T. E. Woods Construction, Inc. 1977 Hensler Homes, Inc. 1979 The Hayes Company Jim Tharp Builder, Inc. 1983 Glen-Gery Brick Simmons First National Bank 1985 Martens Family Enterprises, Inc. Bill Wiley Homes, Inc. Robert Montgomery Homes, Inc.

1988 Bordner Installation Group, Inc. 1990 Polsinelli, Shugart, P.C. 1993 SAB Homes, Inc. 1994 Gordon Energy & Drainage 1996 Century Roofing Clay County Savings Bank 2001 EPIC Landscape 2002 SecureNet Alarms 2003 The Land Source Nebraska Furniture Mart, Builder Division 2004 Mather Development Bovard Insurance Group Missouri Gas Energy

2006 Elite Tree Service, Inc. 2007 Wyandotte EDC Cedar Creek Development Co., Inc. i Level by Weyerhaeuser Olshan Foundation 2008 Century Concrete, Inc. Tim Cunningham Homes LLC Fireplace & Bar-B-Q Center Apex Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 2009 Design Build Team, Inc. Garney Construction DaVinci Roofscapes The Clark Enersen Partners 2010 Shelter of KC, LLC 2012 Construction & Planning Services, Inc. Central States Insulation Wholesale, Inc. How Does This Sound DiBenedetto Roof Tile Company

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Steady Growth Expected Continued from page 3

was the worst year since the 1940s for single family starts. There was a modest improvement in 2012, and Dr. Crowe predicts that 2014 will be the year that greater growth is achieved. Continued gridlock in Washington and other fiscal uncertainties could jeopardize growth. In a recent NAHB survey, builders from across the country cited “gridlock/uncertainty making buyers cautious” as the second most significant problem facing the industry in 2013. The most significant problem that builders cite is building material prices. For information on the economy and housing industry, visit housingeconomics. com or eyeonhousing.wordpress.com.

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Welcome New Members Congratulations to the following companies who have been approved for membership at the latest Board of Directors meeting. Current members are urged to welcome the individuals associated with these companies to the HBA and make them feel at home. Wayne Whiles Ryan Homes, L.L.C. 13747 Cody, Overland Park, KS 66221 (816) 728-7878 whilesd@kc.rr.com Robert Garver Wolf Creek Homes LLC 21660 W 207th, Spring Hill, KS 66083 (913) 244-2538 rgarverbuilder@yahoo.com estatesofwolfcreek.com Max Wyss, CGB Wyss Construction, LLC PO Box 6620, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 (816) 820-0142 mcrwyss@yahoo.com www.wyssconstruction.com Greg Jones KC Irrigation Specialist, LLC 4414 W 70th Terr., Prairie Village, MO 66208 (913) 406-0670 greg@kcirrigationspecialists.com www.kcirrigationspecialists.com Robert Foushee Foushee Homes, Inc. 2511 Rings Rd., Independence, MO 64057 (816) 918-2958 bf.foushee@gmail.com www.homesbyforshee.com Casey Malan Design Homes of JO CO LLC PO Box 24263, Stanley, KS 66283 (913) 912-1964 cmalan77@yahoo.com Danny Graham Graham Homes 1107 SE Oakridge Dr., Oak Grove, MO 64075 (816) 716-9023 grahamhomes01@gmail.com www.grahamhomes.com Building Business News

Phil Latessa Midwest Block & Brick 4101 E 12th Terr., Kansas City MO 64127 (816) 241-5197 phil.latessa@midwestblock.com www.midwestblock.com

Roland McMullin Colt Industries, Inc. 3505 Tree Court Industrial Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63122-6619 (800) 747-2658 x19 RolandMcMullin@ColtIndustries.com www.coltindustries.com

Rob Hodgkinson Spectrum Distribution Inc. 11528 W 90th, Overland Park, KS 66214 (913) 307-0372 rob@buyspectrum.biz www.buyspectrum.biz

Ed Thomson Thomson Homes LLC P.O. Box 492, Belton, MO 64012 (816) 605-1466 ed@thomsonhomesllc.com www.thomsonhomesllc.com

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Housing Begins 2013 with Continued Improvement

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January single family housing starts were their strongest in five years according to the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City’s (HBA) monthly Residential Building Permit Statistics report. With 273 single family units, January maintained the monthly average from 2012 which is notable because January historically has a lower than average count. “The improving economy and pent up demand has reduced new home inventory significantly,” said Executive Vice President Sara Corless. “Builders are increasing activity in

“Builders are increasing activity in order to offer choices to consumers and will be showcasing more than 300 homes in the Spring Parade of Homes in April.” order to offer choices to consumers and will be showcasing more than 300 homes in the Spring Parade of Homes in April.” The increase is reflected throughout the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area with seven counties showing improvement over 2012. The largest increases were on the Kansas side in Johnson and Wyandotte counties. Kansas City, Missouri remained the top permitting city with 62 units which primarily were in Clay and Platte counties. In second was Overland Park with 30 units and Kansas City, Kansas/Wyandotte County came in at number three. Interestingly, Kansas City, Kansas/Wyandotte did not even appear in the top 10 cities in January 2012. No multi-family permit activity was recorded.

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CASS COUNTY Archie Belton Cass County Cleveland Drexel Garden City Harrisonville Lake Winnebago Lee's Summit Peculiar Pleasant Hill Raymore

Village of Loch Lloyd

CLAY COUNTY Clay County Excelsior Springs Gladstone Kansas City Kearney Lawson Liberty North Kansas City Pleasant Valley Smithville

JACKSON COUNTY Blue Springs Buckner Grain Valley Grandview Greenwood Independence Jackson County Kansas City Lake Lotawana Lee's Summit Oak Grove Raytown Sugar Creek

PLATTE COUNTY Edgerton Kansas City Parkville Platte City Platte County Riverside Weatherby Lake Weston

JOHNSON COUNTY De Soto Edgerton Fairway Gardner Johnson County Leawood Lenexa Merriam Mission Hills Olathe Overland Park Prairie Village Shawnee Spring Hill

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Single Family Units^

M-F Units Sale%

M-F Units Rent

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 0 8

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 0 1 40 4 0 2 0 0 2 50

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

JANUARY 2013 Total Units

S-F Units YTD

M-F Sale YTD

M-F Rent YTD

Total Units YTD

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 0 8

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 0 8

1 0 1 40 4 0 2 0 0 2 50

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 0 1 40 4 0 2 0 0 2 50

M-F Units Sale%

M-F Units Rent

Total Units

S-F Units YTD

M-F Sale YTD

M-F Rent YTD

Total Units YTD

0 0 0 0 0 0

6 0 0 3 0 9

0 0 0 0 0 0

6 0 0 3 0 9

0 0 29 29

0 0 0 0

0 0 29 29

0 0 0 0

0 0 29 29

0 0 0 0 0 0

273

Single Family Units^ LEAVENWORTH COUNTY Basehor 6 Lansing 0 Leav. County 0 Leavenworth 3 Tonganoxie 0 9 WYANDOTTE COUNTY Bonner Springs Edwardsville KCK/Wyandotte Co

MIAMI COUNTY Louisburg Miami County Osawatomie Paola Spring Hill

JANUARY 2013

Comparison of Single Family Building Units for Greater Kansas City (Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Wyandotte Counties)

8 0 0 0 1 5 2 6 0 17 1 0 0 40

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

8 0 0 0 1 5 2 6 0 17 1 0 0 40

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

8 0 0 0 1 5 2 6 0 17 1 0 0 40

0 16 4 0 6 0 0 0 26

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 16 4 0 6 0 0 0 26

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 16 4 0 6 0 0 0 26

0 0 0 8 5 6 20 2 0 27 30 0 11 2 111

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 8 5 6 20 2 0 27 30 0 11 2 111

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 8 5 6 20 2 0 27 30 0 11 2 111

Month/Year January February March April May June July August September October November December

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

Annual Total

6,385

3,232

2,155

2,471

2,301

3,299

353 475 824 687 677 616 546 515 397 597 385 313

221 262 353 441 231 260 311 293 264 314 167 115

96 129 131 184 189 204 196 207 219 226 192 182

137 145 252 228 213 239 180 243 173 279 173 209

90 121 180 210 230 262 204 205 202 205 185 207

188 182 270 277 294 268 288 260 379 331 283 279

2013

273

All numbers shown in the box above are ACTUAL numbers.

Comparison of Permits By Units Issued Year to Date* 2007-2013 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

S-F Units 353 221 96 137 90 188 273

M-F Units

6 334 0 0 0 0 0

Total Units

359 555 96 137 90 188 273

*Annual totals may not match seasonally adjusted numbers. ^The Single Family number is now units and includes both attached and detached units. %Multi-Family units are in buildings with 5 or more units and are divided by sale/rent. # Not available at time of report Permit information reflects the most recent data at time of publication. In order to ensure accurate recording of residential building permit statistics, the HBA may revise monthly and year-to-date figures when updated data is made available.

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Top Builders Identified for 2012 The top home builders in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area have been identified in a wrap up of the 2012 monthly HBA Residential Building Permit Statistics. The builder with the most permits was Summit Custom Homes with 180 followed by James Engle Custom Homes with 157 and Rodrock Homes with 110. View a listing of builders who pulled 10 permits or more in 2012. Builder

Summit Custom Homes, LLC James Engle Custom Homes Rodrock Homes of Johnson County/ LLC Robertson Construction LLC Integrity Homebuilders LLC PC Homes, LLC Prieb Homes, Inc. Stucker Construction, Inc Don Julian Builders, Inc./ New Mark Homes

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180 157 110 93 72 71 69 68 65

Rausch Coleman Homes of Kansas City LLC Sallee Homes, Inc. Hilmann Home Building Inc Hearthside Homes of Kansas City, Inc. Dirt Solutions SAB Construction LLC Raintree Builders Inc. Bickimer Construction, Inc. Lambie Custom Homes, Inc. Tabernacle Homes LLC C & M Builders, Inc. McFarland Custom Builders Roeser Homes, LLC Chris George Homes, Inc. Price Brothers Residential Inc J.S. Robinson Construction, Inc. Starr Homes LLC Tom French Construction, Inc. Brookside Builders LLC

63 60 53 49 42 36 35 34 31 30 29 29 28 28 27 26 26 26 25

Magic Blding Group/RW Investments/Heartland Ventures Owens Built Properties Inc. Ashlar Homes, LLC Gary Kerns Homebuilders, LLC DCI Construction, LLC Estes Construction Inc Highland Park Builders LLC Casa Bella Construction, Inc. Reilly Homes Inc Aspen Homebuilders LLC Dreams & Design Building, Inc. LDH Construction Inc Design Homes, Inc. Dusselier & Marks Homes, Inc. Freeman Custom Homes Distinctive Homes by J & K Properties Homes by Chris LLC Jeff Handy Construction LLC Ernst Brothers Home Construction K Hill Builders LLC

25 24 23 22 21 21 21 20 18 17 17 17 16 16 16 15 15 15 14 14

14 Parkview Homes LLC Richard Mather Builders, Inc. 14 John Shilt Homes, Inc. 13 Koehler Building Co., Inc. 13 R.L. Davis Company 13 Ward Development & Investment Co 13 Wood Brothers Construction Inc. 13 L.G. Homes Inc. 12 LBS Homes, LLC 12 Nick Zvacek Construction, LLC 12 Pfeifer Homes, Inc. 12 Allendale Builders, LLC 11 Dave Richards Home Building, Inc. 11 James III Homes at Estates of Prairie Haven LLC 11 KC Builders and Design, Inc. 11 L.C. Lester Construction, Inc. 11 ALH, LLC 10 Arklyn Homes, Inc. 10 Gabriel Homes Inc 10 James III Homes, Inc. 10 Prairie Homes Inc 10

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