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12 Meet Your 2024 President: Dennis Shriver

Dennis Shriver of Hearthside Homes will lead your KCHBA in the new year.

FEATURES

8 The Year in Review

2023 was an eventful time in housing. A slowing national economy with increased interest rates and changes in local building codes were (and continue to be) hot topics. The KCHBA began the rollout of a new strategic communications blueprint for the association, won several awards and supported the first ever Kansas Build My Future event.

14 2023 Inaugural

KCHBA members packed the room at Boulevard Brewing on Dec. 7 for the 2023 Inaugural Celebration.

The recipients of the following annual awards were announced during this time in recognition of their leadership and service to the homebuilding industry: • Bob Bollier Sales and Marketing Award • Fred J. Geier Associate of the Year • Next Generation Builder Award • Builder Hall of Fame Award

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AB Homes supported Taking It To The Streets with a charitable drive earlier this month. This organization is a nonprofit local to Lee’s Summit, assisting those experiencing homelessness and helping with emergency response and disaster relief. Donations included sleeping bags, blankets, clothing and food.

2024 Design Trends C aroline Broderick is the Managing Editor at Pro Remodeler, NAHB’s official remodeling publication.

She recently spoke with over a dozen designers in the industry about not only what trends to expect in the new year, but the reasons behind why things are popular.

Bold personalization: Many homeowners want to make their homes uniquely personal and don’t place as much emphasis on having their home “resale” ready. According to a survey by the National Kitchen and Bath Association, 76 percent of designers agree homeowners don’t want a “kitchen like everyone else; they want a uniquely personal design.” Stark white and gray color palettes are no longer preferred. Colors are shifting to warmer tones and textures, such as shades of blue and green. Wood grain and beige tones have been a popular choice in replacing stark white cabinets.

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abitat for Humanity of Kansas City was recognized at the Kansas City Chiefs game versus the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 20. President and CEO Lindsay Hicks had the opportunity to serve as the pregame Drum Honoree. According to the Chiefs, “those selected as Drum Honorees demonstrate Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt’s best qualities, including vision, a pioneering spirit, compassion, humility and love for community.”

Nostalgic notes: Blending modern elements with touches of nostalgia has become popular. For example, “character to a space can be met with antiquelooking plumbing fixtures that welcome a natural patina,” according to Pro Remodeler. There’s also a shift away from modern design elements (clean lines), to incorporating more traditional features such as curved archways.

Organic design: Gaining incredible popularity over the past few years is the idea of biophilia; the belief that humans possess an innate desire to connect with nature. Bringing the outdoors inside is another way homeowners are personalizing their living spaces. This can be done by using woven materials such as cane and rattan throughout the home or by installing skylights allowing for more natural sunlight to flow through common areas.

NAHB members can log in to view the entire Forecasts, Myths & Trends video series at: nahb.org/education-and-events/education.

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He has been a persistent spokesperson for the skilled trades and is dedicated to investing in the future of the construction industry’s workforce. The KCHBA would like to congratulate him on this well-deserved honor! As a small token of appreciation, Ryan was recently presented with a one-of-a-kind art piece featuring a KCHBA version of his recognizable 1948 Studebaker M5.

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Slowing Economy, Permits Hot Topic in 2023

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mid continued interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve, KC’s implementation of the unamended 2021 IECC energy codes and fewer permits being issued in the KC area, the KCHBA began a strategic communications plan to better serve its members and improve awareness with the public. Here are some highlights from 2023.

Awards Abound In the early spring, the Overland Park Chamber recognized the KCHBA by naming us to its Business Hall of Honor. The EDC Honors Luncheon recognizes businesses and leaders who have helped make Overland Park a nationally ranked city in which to live and work. Brian Rodrock of Rodrock Homes and Matt Adam of Matt Adam Development accepted the honor on the KCHBA’s behalf.

At the 2023 International Builders Show, Summit Homes was honored as the Single Family Builder Safety Program of the Year (between 100 and 500 home starts per year).

The KCHBA’s 2023 KCHBA President Brian Tebbenkamp of Patriot Homes was named NAHB’s Region D Young Professional of the Year, and KCHBA Executive Vice President Will Ruder was honored as the 2022 Local Executive Officer of the Year during NAHB’s Leadership Council Meeting.

The National Housing Hall of Fame at NAHB’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., recognizes individuals whose spirit, ingenuity and determination have changed the nation’s housing for the better, and whose contributions to the housing industry have enduring value on a national or global scale. The 2023 Hall of Fame inductees included our very own Tom Woods. The induction and award ceremonies took place during the 2023 Spring Leadership Meetings, on Tuesday, June 6, at the Board of Directors Meeting at the National Housing Center in Washington, D.C. 8 | KCHBA.ORG | DECEMBER ISSUE

KCHBA Participates in Build My Future Event In April More than 500 students interested in careers in construction attended Build My Future in Topeka, Kan., where they spent the day learning about different trades through interactive activities and booths. Activities included a virtual reality painting, welding, tiling, cabinet making, moving a cone with a forklift and more.

“This is the first Build My Future in the state of Kansas,” said Will Ruder, executive vice president of the KCHBA. “It’s an opportunity for young people to come be exposed to a myriad of different things, opportunities that are available to them in the skilled trades. Building things using their hands in order to add to their communities, to their economies, and as well as their own personal fortunes.”

The KC-area schools that attended Build My Future were Bonner Springs High School, Northland Career Center and Excelsior Springs. KCHBA members who participated with interactive exhibits or booths were Summit Homes, Clover & Hive, Kansas Gas, NARI and Kansas Builders Insurance Group.

KCHBA Assists Members with 2021 IEEC Energy Code Implementation Approximately 90 KCHBA members (and several nonmembers as well) attended a meeting on Aug. 17 to hear how KCMO plans to enforce the 2021 IECC energy code, including the plan review process, the updated IB documents and the inspections process. Kansas City Building Official Jeff Lee and members of his staff spoke to the group and answered questions. The KCHBA also sat down with an energy rater and compiled information to assist builders with the new code requirements using Performance HERS compliance.

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PR Advisory Group Creates Strategic Communications Blueprint In the spring, the KCHBA hired a public relations consultant to assist with identifying perceptions, expectations, level of awareness, etc., that members and the general public have about the association and how current messaging may be reinforcing those perceptions.

The results showed that while members are generally content, they seek clarity on benefits, industry insights and ways they can help to advance KCHBA’s goals. From the public’s perspective, minimal public negativity exists, but there’s a notable knowledge gap about KCHBA’s full mission and how the association benefits consumers.

KCHBA staff asked various members involved with marketing at their companies to join a PR Advisory Group to create a strategic communications plan for the KCHBA. The PR Advisory Group met weekly between July and October to create a detailed plan, which includes a new mission statement, an elevator pitch and streamlining the messages and channels in which the association communicates.

Implementation of the plan begins in 2024, focusing internally on our members’ feedback from the audit.

In 2025, staff will include stronger efforts to improve the knowledge gap with the public. This process will be an ongoing commitment to change perceptions and awareness and the plan will evolve over the years based on the results of our efforts.

KCHBA By the Numbers

• The KCHBA has about 700 members including builders, associates and affiliates.

• We have recorded 3,307 single family permits through October from 60 localities.

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Meet Your 2024 President:

Dennis Shriver

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riginally I thought I wanted to be an architect; I liked engineering and drafting,” Dennis Shriver said, as he reflected on what drove him to be a builder.

Shriver grew up in Raytown, Mo., and gained experience in high school and college learning the trades, working on a foundation crew and doing general labor. “Anything you can think of [when building a house], I did it… not always at the highest level,” Shrived laughed. “But I always enjoyed seeing something physically built.”

Shriver started his college days in architecture school at UMKC, which acted, at the time, as a satellite campus for K-State students on the Missouri side. After one semester he realized it wasn’t for him and transferred to what was then Southwest Missouri State University. “I realized I wanted to build the things as opposed to designing them,” stated Shriver. After pausing his formal education to join the Marine Corps for six years, Shriver graduated with a degree in Construction Management. “[The degree] was helpful in landing my first job as a superintendent.

But four years of college didn’t fully prepare me for navigating job sites. Some things you just get to experience firsthand.”

Shriver has now been experiencing the residential construction industry firsthand for over 25 years. “I started building homes in 1997 in Overland Park, right after I got out of college,” stated Shriver. “I’ve been building homes ever since.” After a few years of working in Kansas City, Shriver received a job offer in Saint Louis, Mo. He moved to the other side of the state for several years before coming back home in 2004. “I moved back with the same company,” stated Shriver. He was tasked with starting a division of the organization in Kansas City. But then the calendar turned to 2008. “The market conditions [that year] caused the company to constrict. I left and went out on my own. In 2009 I became a part of Hearthside,” said Shriver. Hearthside is a multi-generational business, but not in the Shriver family.

“I didn’t have anyone in my family that was in construction, but I always liked the idea of how things got built,” said Shriver. “The concept of building a building out of nothing always kept me in awe.” Shriver and Chris Valentine originally purchased the company from Valentine’s father. When his co-owner of Hearthside wanted to retire in 2017, Dennis bought out his partner’s share and became the sole owner of the company.

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“As I got further into my career I also found joy in the process; watching the number of different people and parts and pieces that come together to ultimately build a house,” Shriver stated. “As an industry, we’re comprised of a varied group of business owners, laborers, bankers, ditch diggers, salespeople, craftsmen, engineers, accountants, designers, artists… the list goes on. Somehow, we all come together in an orchestrated way to construct the actual spaces real life occurs in. We don’t just build buildings… we build homes.”

Shriver has been attending KCHBA events on and off since the late 1990s, but it was around 2012 that Shriver was able to really pour time into the association. He appreciates the KCHBA for providing a space for members to collectively impact the direction of the industry. “We’re small business owners with a million things to do, but it’s a place where we can all come together and collaborate, sometimes commiserate, and have that common ground.

While we may be competitors out in the field, ultimately, we are all doing this together.”

Although an “empty nester” these days, Shriver still has a full house. Him and his wife of over 26 years, Mendy, have five children and reside near Liberty, Mo.

Goals for 2024: “As a young, green, superintendent I remember looking up to the KCHBA as the expert source of all things housing,” stated Shiver. “Our association has helped create a successful, positive, thriving industry to work and do business in. It’s important for our future generations of homebuilders, and homebuyers alike, that we maintain that presence.”

Shriver’s overall goal in 2024 is to re-establish the KCHBA as the trusted information source for all things housing and homeownership for the Kansas City metro. Shriver points to the KCHBA’s new communications blueprint as a guide for this to occur. The continuous execution of this plan will promote the association as a primary thought leader and outwardly position the KCHBA as the go-to, consumer friendly entity that promotes quality housing data and education while working to move more people into homeownership.

Dennis Shriver, Hearthside Homes, is your 2024 KCHBA President.

Serving alongside Shriver on the 2024 KCHBA Executive Committee will be: Vice President: Justin Pfeifer Pfeifer Homes Secretary/Treasurer: Joe Christensen Cardinal Crest Homes Immediate Past President: Brian Tebbenkamp Patriot Homes Associate Representative: Kevin Kirtley K&E Flatwork Past President Representative: Bruce Rieke BL Rieke Custom Homes

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All Things Housing, For Everyone

“W

e don’t just build buildings, we build homes,” said Dennis Shriver of Hearthside Homes at his Inaugural on Dec. 7 at Boulevard Brewing Company.

“Humanity is at the heart of what we do… The KCHBA’s mission is to promote housing opportunities for all.”

As 2024 KCHBA president, Shriver will provide leadership as the KCHBA re-establishes itself as the trusted information source and housing champion for the Kansas City metro.

Also during the event, KCHBA announced the winners of its annual awards to members for their outstanding leadership and service to the homebuilding industry.

2023 Bob Boillier Sales and Marketing Award: Lonny Cohen of The Real Estate Book/New Home Guide and designKC Lonny is a longtime KCHBA supporter, having served as senior vice president of association services at the KCHBA for 15 years. During this time she planned and oversaw many publications, events, education and the establishment of the KCHBA charitable foundation. “As the [foundation] staff liaison, it was an experience I cherished every day because I got to work with a group of passionate members who had the goal to give back to the community and help strengthen the industry for the future,” stated Lonny.

In 2020, Lonny collaborated with Keith Sauro to incorporate the New Home Guide with the Real Estate Book. The first issue of designKC magazine was then published in fall 2021, a new publication devoted to featuring exceptional homes highlighting the area’s best architecture, custom build and remodel projects, fine interiors and outdoor living.

In a full circle moment, Lonny now serves on the Foundation Committee and is a former chair. She is also a member of the Artisan Committee and Professional Women in Building.

2023 Fred J. Geier Associate of the Year: Bobby Wilson of Wilson Lighting Bobby grew up in the family lighting business, but did not expect it to become his career. After graduating with his bachelor’s degree, his father asked him to join the showroom. He told Bobby to “give it a try; leave any time you want.” That was 37 years ago. Bobby is still in love with the lighting industry and serves as the company’s president. Wilson Lighting has evolved from a small light shop into a vast lighting and home furnishings 14 | KCHBA.ORG | DECEMBER ISSUE

resource center for consumers, designers, remodelers and builders in the Kansas City area and beyond.

Throughout his career, Bobby credits the KCHBA with playing a vital role in his development and success. He was introduced to the organization by his father and Richard Mather more than 30 years ago. Since then, he’s been a proud associate member. He has been a Parade Committee member for several years, served two terms on the Board of Directors and participates in the Finance Committee. Recognizing the importance of homebuilding on a national level, Bobby has been an NAHB Gold Key member for more than 20 years. He has attended the International Builders’ Show almost every year for the past 30 years and loves to host an annual event for Kansas City builders who travel to the conference.

2023 Next Generation Builder Award: Joe Christensen of Cardinal Crest Homes Before establishing his company in 2011, Joe was introduced to construction by working on his family farm. He learned the ropes of different trades, working in asphalt, landscape and rough in carpentry and received a degree in construction management with an emphasis in architecture design.

Joe is a co-founder and co-owner of Cardinal Crest Homes.

He works closely with clients designing their homes and helping their ideas become reality. Solving problems and finding creative solutions to home design and construction are some of the things he loves about his job.

His involvement with the KCHBA includes serving as 2023 co-chair of the Builders Council and a member of the Artisan Committee. In 2024, Joe is joining the KCHBA Executive Committee as secretary and treasurer.

2023 Builder Hall of Fame inductee: Darol Rodrock Darol began building homes in Shawnee and Merriam in the early 1970s. He saw a gap in neighborhoods that held their value while offering homebuyers a safe and vibrant place to raise families. Darol also understood that the little things mattered in a big way; his developments contain distinctive stone entry monuments, many with fountains, and all perimeter fencing was made of wroughtiron. The finest in amenities—from pools, playgrounds, paved trails, green space and clubhouses with workout facilities—

nurtured families and the overall sense of community.

Darol created the Rodrock Development Moms’ Council, which planned an array of family-friendly activities, including Easter egg hunts, July 4th bike parades and wagon rides led by Belgian horses at Christmastime. He knew these gatherings helped new neighbors have fun but also helped provide families—and importantly children— a safe place to grow up.

With the creation of Rodrock and Associates Realtors, Darol ensured his communities were staffed with on-site managers who not only were able to ease the homebuying and building process but were also invested in the neighborhood and able to welcome families and help them connect with their new neighbors. At that time, no other real estate company was dedicated exclusively to new homes sales.

Darol’s incredible dedication to Kansas City homebuilding spanned more than 35 years and resulted in some 85 communities with over 30,000 homeowners. He created a home buying and building experience that was unique and special in the industry, focused on family, friendship and protected values, allowing Darol to stand by his lifelong commitment to creating exceptional communities.

Congratulations to these award recipients. Thank you for all you do to make the KCHBA a success!

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YPs and PWB Celebrate the Holidays

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n Dec. 12, the KCHBA Young Professionals packed the lanes at Bowlero for bowling, food and fun. Attendees were all entered to win a cozy little Christmas basket or KC Chiefs whiskey dispenser, claimed by Maddy Maas and Jessica King.

The following night, the Professional Women in Building gathered for their annual holiday celebration. This year’s event was hosted by Nebraska Furniture Mart. Current chair Angie Ripley welcomed in the 2024 chair, Natalie Hill. Angie Beerup, Cassi Mayer, Misty Stocksdale, Angie Ripley, Susan Hearn and John Rau were all given awards for their commitment to the KCPWB in 2023.

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New Members Bridgewood Cabinetry Karla Wilder 908 W. Chestnut Chanute, KS 66720 800-279-7380 www.bridgewoodcabinetry.com Convergence Sitona Holm 103 E. 18th Ave. North Kansas City, MO 64116 816-581-6300 www.convergerep.com Affiliated Builders Group Cameron Davis 2421 S. Bryant Ave. Edmond, OK 73013 405-513-1649 www.ABGus.com Muse Home KC, LLC Mark DeCarlo 5301 W. 84th Terr.

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Thank you to the following KCHB members for referring new members to the association in October & November!

KC Furnishing Co. Jeffery Huff 913-915-2124 www.kcfurnishingco.com Kinkade Home Theater Tony Kinkade 12854 Bond St. Overland Park, KS 66213 913-219-6915 www.kinkadehometheater.com Kohler Co. Brendan Brooks 1804 E. 152nd Circle Olathe, KS 66062 913-353-0695 www.kohler.com PMI Destination Properties Cory Brockert 7801 Shawnee Mission Pkwy.

Overland Park, KS 66202 913-583-1515 www.pmidestination.com RSM Marketing Quincy King 13430 W. 98th St. Lenexa, KS 66215 913-347-4445 www.rsmconnect.com Truity Credit Union Mallory Schwank 11172 S. Lone Elm Rd. Olathe, KS 66061 913-738-1586 www.truitycu.org

Arrow Renovation & Construction Daniel Davis 305 E. Dennis Ave. Olathe, KS 66061 913-703-3000 www.arrowrenovation.com AFFILIATE | Nebraska Furniture Mart Amanda Santamaria 1601 Village W. Pkwy.

Kansas City, KS 66111 816-266-3504 www.nfm.com AFFILIATE | Nebraska Furniture Mart Robert Mathis 1601 Village W. Pkwy.

Kansas City, KS 66111 816-266-3504 www.nfm.com AFFILIATE | Homoly Design + Build Demi Mateja 924 Oak St. Kansas City, MO 64106 816-891-2444 www.homoly.com AFFILIATE | Hearthside Homes of KC Jacob Shriver 1915 Industrial Dr., Suite 300 Liberty, MO 64068 417-225-0949 www.hearthsidekc.com AFFILIATE | Hakes Brothers Michelle Hack 8220 San Pedro Dr., NE Suite 410 Albuquerque, NM 87113 913-426-7965 www.hakesbrothers.com

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The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City December 2023 | Volume 29 | Issue 12 Copyright 2023

Published by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City 600 E. 103 Street, Kansas City, MO 64131 | (816) 942-8800 Editor Kari English Contributing Writer Paige Livingston Graphics Kelcee Allen

2023 Executive Committee

President Brian Tebbenkamp Vice President Dennis Shriver Executive Vice President Will Ruder Secretary / Treasurer Justin Pfeifer Immediate Past President Tommy Bickimer Associate Representative Misty Hanson Past President Representative Bruce Rieke To subscribe to Building Business News call (816) 733-2217 To advertise in Building Business News call (816) 733-2213 For change of address requests please email Kari@kchba.org or call (816) 942-8800 For more information, visit KCHBA.org

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Parks Builders LLC

Distinctive Homes by J & K Properties

Growing Days

Stone Chase Homes

2000

Mark DeBrabander Foundations Co

2009

Builders Development Corporation H & R New Homes

2011

Todd Hill Homes, LLC

2015

Wynne Homes, Inc.

2016

Walker Custom Homes, LLC

2017

Elevate Design + Build, LLC Hi Line Construction, LLC

2018

Harkrader Construction, Inc. Loch Lloyd Real Estate

2019

Ask Cathy Marketing Group of Keller Williams Realty Pool & Patio Supply, Inc. Erickson Build Co. LLC

GOLD Bovard Insurance Group Builders FirstSource Capitol Federal CrossFirst Bank Fasone & Partners Fidelity Bank High Definition Drywall K&E Flatwork Kitchens & Baths by Briggs Morgan-Wightman Supply Company NBKC Northcraft Flooring & Design Owen Lumber Phelps Engineering Rew Materials Rocktops Granite & Stone Fabrication Star Companies Sun Lumber Company United Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, Inc. SILVER Denizen Henges Insulation Kenny’s Tile North American Savings Bank Pacific Mutual Door & Window PPG Paints Schlagel Shamrock Cabinet Spire Teague Lumber Wilson Lighting BRONZE Commerce Bank Complete Home Concepts Hermes Landscaping Locks & Pulls Pella Products of Kansas City ProSource Raynor Garage Door Real Estate Book & New Home Guide / DesignKC ReeceNichols

2023

2006

Top Shelf Home Builders

KCHBA MEMBERS

Robben Development Company Casa Bella Construction Inc

PLATINUM First Federal Bank of KC Kansas Gas Service McCray Lumber Nebraska Furniture Mart SVB Wood Floors

U.S. Bank

ABI Corporation

2002

DIAMOND Mike Bryant Heating & Cooling Ferguson

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Metro New Home Permits Dip in October A

s nationwide new home sales weakened in October, so did the number of single-family permits issued in the Kansas City area, according to statistics compiled by the KCHBA. A total of 303 single-family permits were issued in October, the slowest month since February when 152 permits were issued.

Sales nationwide of newly built, single-family homes fell 5.6 percent compared to September, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. However, this is up 17.7 percent from a year ago.

Single-family permits in the region fell 7.3 percent in October when compared to September. This is down from 4.1 percent from October 2022.

Kansas City, Mo., once again leads the list of toppermitting cities for the month of October with 41 singlefamily permits issued. Other top permitting cities included Gardner (25), Lee’s Summit (23), Raymore, (23), Overland Park (21) and Grain Valley (20).

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Residential Building Permit Statistics

Residential BuildingOCTOBER Permit Statistics 2023 CASS COUNTY Archie Belton Cass County Cleveland 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 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 Roeland Park Shawnee Spring Hill Westwood

Single MultiS-F M-F Total Family Family Total Units Units Units Units^ Units% Units YTD YTD YTD 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 23 0 26

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

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 23 0 26

0 27 0 0 0 16 19 7 0 43 146 0 258

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

0 27 0 0 0 16 19 7 0 43 146 0 258

9 2 0 13 1 0 3 0 0 3 31

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9 2 0 13 1 0 3 0 0 3 31

52 9 2 352 19 0 44 0 0 31 509

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 0 0 31

52 9 2 352 19 0 44 31 0 31 540

12 0 20 0 0 3 5 12 0 22 12 0 0 86

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

12 0 20 0 0 3 5 12 0 22 12 0 0 86

110 0 58 0 0 37 48 151 19 164 61 0 0 648

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 150 0 0 0 157

110 0 58 0 0 37 48 158 19 314 61 0 0 805

16 0 0 10 2 0 0 28

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

16 0 0 10 2 0 0 28

346 11 0 68 21 0 0 446

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

346 11 0 68 21 0 0 446

0 0 0 25 2 5 9 0 0 17 21 4 0 9 6 0 98

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

0 0 0 25 2 5 9 0 0 17 21 4 0 9 6 0 98

16 0 0 146 36 41 110 0 0 322 230 35 0 148 83 0 1167

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 361 0 364 156 0 0 0 0 0 881

16 0 0 146 36 41 110 361 0 686 386 35 0 148 83 0 2048

OCTOBER 2023

Single MultiS-F M-F Total Family Family Total Units Units Units Units^ Units% Units YTD YTD YTD LEAVENWORTH COUNTY Basehor 9 0 63 0 9 63 Lansing 0 0 0 0 0 0 Leav. County 4 0 59 0 4 59 Leavenworth 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tonganoxie 2 0 12 0 2 12 15 0 15 134 0 134 WYANDOTTE COUNTY Bonner Springs Edwardsville KCK/Wyandotte Co MIAMI COUNTY Louisburg Miami County Osawatomie Paola Spring Hill Totals

0 0 14 14

0 0 0 0

0 0 14 14

0 0 78 78

0 0 0 0

0 0 78 78

0 5 0 0 0 5

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 5 0 0 0 5

17 49 0 0 1 67

19 0 0 0 0 19

36 49 0 0 1 86

303

0

303

3307

1088

4395

Comparison of Single Family Building Units for Greater Kansas City (Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Wyandotte Counties) Month/Year January February March April May June July August September October November December

2016 274 408 542 523 503 578 494 536 424 466 417 352

2017 2018 457 463 477 463 571 549 562 564 504 598 567 569 512 485 480 514 514 353 583 485 502 354 468 276

2019 2020 234 355 234 475 357 438 411 434 391 374 387 421 471 493 429 444 396 557 500 510 410 404 434 461

2021 411 493 560 637 579 558 480 502 458 690 524 653

2022 2023 444 185 416 152 457 359 450 390 465 439 547 373 448 376 498 403 314 327 316 303 303 227

Annual Total

5,517

6,197

4,654

6545

4885

5,673

5,366

3307

Comparison of Permits By Units Issued Year to Date

2016 - 2023 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

S-F Units 4748 5227 5043 3810 4501 5368 4355 3307

M-F Units 3543 1903 3229 2427 2155 658 2355 1088

Total Units 8291 7130 8272 6237 6656 6026 6710 4395

^The Single Family number is units and includes both attached and detached units. %Multi-Family units are in buildings with 5 or more units. # 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. Copyright 2023 Home Builders Assoc of Greater Kansas City. All rights reserved.

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