Building Business News December 2019

December 2019

HBA Welcomes Jerry Braklow as 2020 President

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On the Cover: Cover story

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Jerry Braklow Named 2020 HBA President Members gathered at Boulevard Brewery to celebrate the HBA’s 2020 president and honor 2019 award winners.

Features Home Show Announcement #2 3 BIG NEWS! Designer Bobby Berk will headline the 2020 Greater Kansas City Home & Lifestyle Show on Sunday, March 15. Plus, MCC students are helping to build the smart home and one lucky attendee could win $500,000.

Economic Forecast Breakfast 4 Mark your calendars for the Economic Forecast Breakfast on Jan. 16. You’ll hear from Michelle Bowman on what to expect in 2020.

First-Ever Topgolf Fundraiser a Success The HBA’s Foundation raised $12,900 at its Topgolf Tournament last month.

In Every Issue Calendar 4 New Members

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Anniversaries 21 Residential Permit Statistics

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Designer Bobby Berk Coming to KC Home & Lifestyle Show March 15

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he Greater Kansas City Home & Lifestyle Show, produced by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City, is excited to announce that Bobby Berk will headline the 2020 show on Sunday, March 15.

Berk most recently has taken center stage as a member of the “Fab 5” in Netflix’s hugely popular remake, Queer Eye. Berk has also appeared as a design expert on numerous TV networks including HGTV, Bravo, NBC and CBS. Fans won’t want to miss Berk on stage at 11:30 a.m. as he offers design advice and reunites with Queer Eye heroes from the last season taped in Kansas City.

In 2006, Berk opened his first retail store which consistently provided customers with a unique approach to modern design.

Epitomizing hip, minimalist urban luxury, Berk’s designs reflect a stylish and youthful spirit that perfectly fits any cool, relaxed lifestyle. Years later, in 2015, he launched his full-service bespoke interior design practice for residential, commercial and hospitality clientele. For more information about Bobby Berk as well as his decorating tips and product recommendations, please visit BobbyBerk.com.

In addition to Berk joining the Greater Kansas City Home & Lifestyle Show, the event will also feature Leawood-based Tamara Day as the headliner on Saturday, March 14. Day will talk about some of her favorite vendors that she works with when remodeling homes for the HGTV series Bargain Mansions.

Tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit kchomeshow.com.

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Winter Calendar

International Builders Show Schedule Mon., Jan. 20 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Gold Key Event – Location: Jewel (Aria)

Jan. 16 Economic Forecast Breakfast

Tues., Jan. 21: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. DCW Opening Ceremonies – Location: Westgate Resort & Casino, Paradise Event Center Guest Speaker: Magic Johnson

Jan. 20-23 International Builders Show Feb. 13

Tues., Jan. 21 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Area 11 Causes – Location: Las Vegas Convention Center 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. KC Cocktail Party sponsored by SPIRE – Location: Caesar’s Palace

Build-PAC Fundraiser

March 11 Kansas Legislative Day

Wed., Jan. 22 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. IBS Young Pro Party – Location: Park MGM Thurs., Jan. 23 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. NAHB Annual Meeting of Members – Location: Westgate Resort & Casino, Paradise Event Center; Guest speaker Danica Patrick 5:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. IBS Closing Concert – Location: Westgate Resort, Paradise Event Center; Guest performance by The Doobie Brothers.

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KCHBA Celebrates Incoming President, 2019 Achievements Members gathered for the 2019 Inaugural dinner presentation at Boulevard Brewing Co. on Dec. 11 to honor incoming 2020 president, Jerry Braklow of Braklow Custom Homes.

Jerry spoke on his goals as president, which include placing emphasis on the value of the HBA and providing effective leadership regarding the HBA’s position on government affairs and issues affecting the home-building industry.

Also during the celebration, four awards were given to KCHBA members for their outstanding leadership and service to the industry and the organization. The Bob Bollier Sales & Marketing award was presented to Matt Adam of Matt Adam Development.

Bill Arnold, CKF, was named the Fred J. Geier Associate of the Year. The Next Generation Builder award was presented to Greg Prieb Jr. of Prieb Homes and the 2019 inductee into the Builder Hall of Fame is Shawn Woods of Ashlar Homes.

The KCHBA is honored to welcome Jerry as its president for 2020 and looks forward to all that will be accomplished.

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Thank you for Supporting the HBA

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he HBA is immensely appreciative of the support from our sponsors. Annual sponsors provide valuable financial resources and added participation for HBA events such as the Home Show, Parade of Homes, awards celebrations and others.

Here are just a few achievements reached in the last 12 months due in no small part to our sponsors’ assistance:

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• Hosted 10+ CE and code credit classes • Produced and executed the 2nd largest Parade of Homes in the country • 72nd annual Home & Lifestyle show hosted the 1st ever SMART home inside Bartle Hall

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• Donated $34,000 to local charitable organizations through the Home Builders Foundation Fund of Greater Kansas City As a small gesture of our appreciation, the annual sponsor appreciation lunch was held on Dec. 17 in conjunction with the December Board of Directors lunch at Grand Street Café on the Plaza.

Sponsorship opportunities for 2020 remain available. There are a variety of price and marketing options for interested companies.

Please contact Dawn (dawn@kchba.org) for information on ways your company can be involved.

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To our current and future sponsors – Thank You!

Members Earn Money Back from KBIG-HBA Partnership KCHBA is pleased to announce that through a partnership with KBIG, $1,412 will be returned to the 36 qualifying members of the fund in 2011 with $44,484 returned to the 34 qualifying members of the fund in 2012.

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Foundation Donates $15,000 to Local Organizations in Q4

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he Homebuilders Foundation Fund of Greater Kansas City has recently donated to several organizations to advance the missions of each and facilitate in reaching different goals. These organizations include Make a Wish Foundation, Johnson County Community College, Washington Elementary School, and Builder Development Corp.

The Foundation donated $2,500 to the Make a Wish Foundation to help grant wishes of children with critical illnesses. Johnson County Community College received a donation of $3,000 from the Foundation to help encourage and fund resources for students interested in residential construction. After the KCHBA was informed that Washington Elementary in Olathe was raising money for new playground equipment, our members stepped up to help. Tommy Bickimer, Bickimer Homes, presented the Washington Elementary School with a check for $1,500 on behalf of the Foundation to help cover the expenses of the new playground.

The Homebuilders Foundation Fund of Greater Kansas City is honored to provide resources and help fund the missions of organizations such as these.

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Tips for Ensuring the Successful Continuation of Your Business

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here’s more to a succession plan than having a will or trust on paper, according to Terry Resnick and Lee Resnick of Resnick Associates. “Ninety percent of businesses in the United States are private, family owned businesses and two out of three won’t survive past the first generation,” said Lee Resnick at a succession planning seminar at the HBA last month.

“It’s a business decision,” said Lee Resnick. “If a child is not active in the business, they shouldn’t necessarily get stock and dividends. There are other ways to provide for that child without them getting involved in the business.”

There is a five-point checklist when creating a succession plan, according to Terry Resnick: • Define personal goals and identify your successor.

Oftentimes, a business owner’s second largest asset after the business itself is his or her life insurance, according to Terry Resnick.

But there are different types and a common mistake business owners make is improperly arranged life insurance.

• Identify techniques to reduce or eliminate estate taxes.

• Ensure liquidity positioning to avoid forced sale.

• Include business interest transfer techniques to help achieve succession goals.

A big thank you to Lee Resnick and Terry Resnick for sharing their knowledge on this important topic with HBA members!

• Allow for an independent review of legal documents and life insurance plan to confirm it will meet your objectives.

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MCC Students Building Smart Home in Class

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he KCHBA has partnered with Metropolitan Community College to give students hands-on construction experience. Between now and the Home & Lifestyle Show in March, MCC students will build and break down the smart home used in the 2019 Home Show to learn what it takes to build a home. The week before the Home Show begins, the students will re-build the smart home in Bartle Hall.

This is valuable experience for students interested in the skilled trades and is an opportunity for the KCHBA to promote careers in the construction industry. Come to the Home & Lifestyle Show March 13-15 to meet the students and take a look at their work!

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• Company logo on signage at show • Area to display marketing materials at show all weekend long • Insurance policy provided by Cumulus Media Sponsorship is $10,000. Contact Dawn@kchba.org or Kari@kchba.org if interested.

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Certified Sales Professional Classes Offer NAHB Designation Eleven participants became eligible to earn the CSP designation through classes held at the HBA in early November. Topics covered in these classes include an overview of planning developments, types and methods of home construction, consumer psychology

and advanced techniques for working with home buyers. Popular instructor, Shawn McGuire, teaches the KCHBA’s CSP and CAPS courses.

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Ashner Construction’s 2018 Artisan Home to be Honored at IBS

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ongratulations to Jeff Ashner, Ashner Construction, on receiving a 2019 Best in American Living Award! This award, presented by the National Association of Homebuilders Design Committee, is for his 2018 Artisan Tour Home, which was entered as El Rancho in Specialty, Category 61: Design Detail. He will be honored for this achievement at a ceremony on January 22, 2020, during the International Builders Show in Las Vegas. The award level (Platinum, Gold, or Silver) will not be announced until then.

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First Ever HBA Topgolf Tournament a Success The KCHBA had a wonderful time at the Topgolf Foundation Fundraiser — and raised nearly $13,000! Thank you to all those who attended and special thank you to Weichert, Realtors-Welch & Company as the presenting sponsor.

Thank you to the sponsors!

• Weichert Realtors - Top Flight Presenting Sponsor • Dreams & Design Building & McCray Lumber - Sip & Grip Sponsor • Kenny’s Tile - Clubhouse Sponsor • Morgan Wightman - Clubhouse Sponsor • Braklow Custom Homes - Hole-In-One Sponsor • CKF - Cambria • Pella Products • CrossFirst Bank • Inspired Homes • Wilson Lighting • Builders Stone & Masonry • Rosehill Gardens • Stewart Title • Armstrong-Citywide • Cabinets by King • Teague Electric • REW Materials • Spire • Commerce Bank • Bickimer Homes • Capital Federal • Owen Lumber

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Last Chance Code Credit Classes Popular

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few weeks ago, builders had one last chance to earn code credit before year-end. More than 30 builders earned code credit Dec. 12-13 as the KCHBA hosted 16 hours of classes at its office. On Dec. 12, builders learned about soils, footings and foundation, including basic standards and the IRC requirements for the construction with masonry and concrete.

On Dec. 13, attendees discussed communications, problem solving options and ethical standards as part of a class about the

contractor and building inspector partnership. In the afternoon, students learned about the International Residential Code from 2012-2018.

Classes were taught by Russell Thornburg, a former program manager at Johnson County Contractor Licensing (JCCL) who now teaches classes across the country. All credit was approved through JCCL.

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Donor Profile: Scott Dumm, Dacor

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As an active member of the KCHBA, Scott enjoys the annual Clay Shoot event. He values this event as a great way to meet and network with other members of the KCHBA. Dacor has been a station sponsor the last two years and looks forward to sponsoring again in the future. Dacor also participated in the 2019 Greater Kansas City Home & Lifestyle Show at Bartle Hall. Dacor provided the appliances on the Cooking Stage. During the KCHBA building remodel, Dacor provided appliances in the kitchen.

ased in Southern California and founded over 50 years ago, Dacor is a leading American appliance brand that is pushing the boundaries of the modern kitchen. Dacor follows the principles of Techcraft through blending advanced technology with precision craftsmanship. In doing so, Dacor works to improve performance, enhance creativity, facilitate collaboration and invite innovation.

Dacor functions under the belief that the kitchen is designed for entertaining and being with one another - a place where connections are made through sharing meals and conversation. The company offers award-winning tools including ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, refrigeration, ventilation, wine preservation, and dishwashers to help elevate the space.

Aside from his work with Dacor and within the HBA, Scott enjoys spending his free time with his wife and three children. He is also an avid soccer fan and enjoys attending games for Sporting Kansas City. When he’s not traveling, Scott plays indoor soccer on Thursdays.

Scott Dumm, Dacor’s local representative, is thrilled to see the building momentum of the local home-building industry and believes in future growth as a result from proper planning and execution. Known as a hard worker himself, Scott believes in the members of the KCHBA and their vision for building not just houses but homes and communities.

If friends and family were to describe Scott, they would describe him as a family man who works very hard to provide. Scott would also be described by his love of sports, especially Kansas City teams and KU basketball.

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Foundation Accepting Grant Requests HBA members, as leaders in our industry as well as our communities, recognize the importance of continually improving the quality of life in the Kansas City area. The HBA Foundation, the charitable arm of the HBA, is now accepting grant requests from non-profit organizations who share our commitment to our neighbors.

The Foundation is dedicated to advancing charitable, educational and community causes such as housing-related issues, rebuilding declining neighborhoods, restoration of existing structures, building industry workforce, housing disaster relief and community redevelopment.

The Foundation will be accepting grant applications from now through April 2020 for the first quarterly grant approvals in 2020.

If you know of a deserving organization that fits this criteria, please contact Gina@kchba.org.

The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City

December 2019 • Volume 25 • Issue 11 Copyright 2019

Published by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City 600 E 103 Street, Kansas City, MO 64131 • (816) 942-8800

Editor Marcia Jurgens Contributing Writers Kari English, Paige Waltman, Tess Hogan Graphics Karla Peterie, Creative Services 2019 Executive Committee President Shawn Woods Vice President Jerry Braklow Executive Vice President Will Ruder Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Kirtley Immediate Past President Gary Kerns Associate Representative Richard Holtcamp Past Presidents Representative Bob Frost

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New Members Budget Blinds of Concordia/ Blue Springs Abigial Cool 105 S Bismark St Concordia, MO 64020 (816) 267-1884 budgetblinds.com/ concordia-blue-springs-mo/ Classic Kitchens Design Studio Esther Tantillo 7956 Lee Blvd Leawood, KS 66206 (913) 385-3636 classickitchenskc.com Distinguished Boards & Beams Robert Williams 698 Merril Ave Carbondale, CO 81623 (970) 963-7326 reclaimedbarnwood.com Heartland Housing Partners, LLC Ross Vogel 4851 Meadowbrook Pkwy #280 Prairie Village, KS 66207 (816) 686-6600 heartlandhousingpartners.com Midwest Premier Flooring Dave Ruthbone 320 Victoria Dr Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 (816) 600-8036 PV Investments, LLC Lisa Rater 21101 W 190th Terr Spring Hill, KS 66083 (913) 225-4500 daytoncreek.com

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Will Ruder Executive Vice President will@kchba.org 816-733-2216 Marcia Jurgens Vice President of Administration marcia@kchba.org 816-733-2215

Glen-Gery Masonry Supply Mark Crider 336 S 42nd Street Kansas City, KS 66106

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Kelcee Allen Home Show Director kelcee@kchba.org 816-733-2246

Dawn Allen Director of Member Services & Events dawn@kchba.org 816-733-2241

Kari English Communications Director kari@kchba.org 816-733-2213 Courtney Reyes Director of Government Affairs & Workforce Development courtney@kchba.org 816-733-2214

Midwest Premier Flooring Amber Callhoon 320 Victoria Dr Lee’s Summit, MO 64086

Paige Waltman Communications & Events Coordinator paige@kchba.org 816-733-2217 Tess Hogan Communications Intern intern@kchba.org

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Anniversaries 1948 First Federal Bank, F.S.B. 1954 Capitol Federal 1973 L & W Supply 1976 ABI Corporation 1987 James III Homes, Inc. 1988 Midwest Fireplace 1990 Phelps Engineering, Inc. 1996 Rob Washam Homes 1999 Koehler Building Co. Inc. 1999 Distinctive Homes by J & K Properties 2000 Robben Development Company

2000 John Shilt Homes, Inc. 2002 Casa Bella Construction Inc 2004 Raintree Builders Inc. 2006 Mark DeBrabander Foundations Co 2008 Pyramid Homes, LLC 2009 Builders Development Corporation 2011 Todd Hill Homes, LLC 2013 Arklyn Homes, Inc. 2014 Brookfield Residential 2015 Wynne Homes, Inc. 2016 Noble Contracting, LLC

2016 Walker Custom Homes, LLC 2017 Elevate Design + Build, LLC 2017 Hi Line Construction, LLC 2018 C. M. Mose & Son, Inc. 2018 Loch Lloyd Real Estate 2018 Bedrock Concrete 2018 Rainbow of the Heartland 2018 Harkrader Construction, Inc. 2018 Apex Tile & Flooring 2018 Therma-Tru Doors & Fypon Millwork

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Single-Family Permits Rebound in October

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he number of single-family housing permits issued in October in the Kansas City metro increased from the prior month and showed more activity than October 2018, according to the monthly Residential Building Permit Statistics report compiled by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City. The organization reported a total of 492 single-family homes permitted in October 2019, resulting in a 20 percent increase compared to the 396 permitted in September 2019.

October’s 492 single-family permits is also a slight increase from October 2018 when 485 permits were issued. Year to date, however, single-family permits are still down 23 percent compared to this time last year.

“Similar to the Kansas City region, national permit numbers also increased in October,” said KCHBA Executive Vice President Will Ruder. “This is likely attributable to a number of factors including a prolonged low-interest rate environment and the consumer demand associated with it.”

The top five permitting cities in October 2019 were Kansas City, Mo., (71); Olathe, Kan., (66); Blue Springs, Mo., (38); Overland Park, Kan., (31); and Lee’s Summit, Mo., (29).

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Residential Building Permit Statistics

Residential Building Permit Statistics OCTOBER 2019 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 1 10 7 0 0 1 3 5 0 2 16 0 45

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

1 10 7 0 0 1 3 5 0 2 16 0 45

3 74 21 1 0 8 31 28 56 19 106 7 354

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

3 74 21 1 0 8 31 28 56 19 106 7 354

5 1 0 42 12 1 4 0 0 2 67

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

5 1 0 42 12 1 4 0 0 2 67

31 11 4 349 54 1 26 5 0 35 516

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 240 0 0 240

31 11 4 349 54 1 26 245 0 35 756

38 0 14 0 0 9 8 10 0 29 0 0 0 108

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 248 0 0 0 0 0 248

38 0 14 0 0 9 8 258 0 29 0 0 0 356

204 0 121 3 0 96 65 83 2 282 3 0 0 859

134 0 0 160 0 0 82 248 0 539 0 0 0 1163

338 0 121 163 0 96 147 331 2 821 3 0 0 2022

19 0 0 18 1 0 0 38

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

19 0 0 18 1 0 0 38

134 27 0 135 7 3 0 306

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

134 27 0 135 7 3 0 306

7 0 0 27 2 5 16 1 0 66 31 9 0 12 5 0 181

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 250 0 0 0 0 0 250

7 0 0 27 2 5 16 1 0 66 281 9 0 12 5 0 431

51 0 1 129 40 32 201 2 0 407 284 59 0 101 96 6 1409

0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 49 857 0 0 0 0 0 916

51 0 1 129 40 32 211 2 0 456 1141 59 0 101 96 6 2325

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Single MultiS-F M-F Total Family Family Total Units Units Units Units^ Units% Units YTD YTD YTD LEAVENWORTH COUNTY Basehor 13 0 59 0 13 59 Lansing 0 0 2 0 0 2 Leav. County 0 0 57 0 0 57 Leavenworth 2 0 15 0 2 15 Tonganoxie 1 0 33 0 1 33 16 0 16 166 0 166

WYANDOTTE COUNTY Bonner Springs Edwardsville KCK/Wyandotte Co MIAMI COUNTY Louisburg Miami County Osawatomie Paola Spring Hill Totals

0 0 30 30

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5 0 111 116

0 0 0 0

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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 Annual Total

2012 188 182 270 277 294 268 288 260 379 331 283 279 3,299

2013 273 224 335 444 337 333 409 354 384 369 340 288

2014 287 216 362 439 385 364 375 352 383 468 312 328

2015 240 260 393 437 395 438 399 425 462 459 360 432

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

2017 2018 2019 457 463 234 477 463 234 571 549 357 562 564 410 504 598 391 567 569 387 512 485 471 480 514 436 514 353 396 583 485 492 502 354 468 276

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6,197

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Comparison of Permits By Units Issued Year to Date

2012 - 2019 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

S-F Units 2737 3462 3631 3908 4748 5227 5043 3808

M-F Units 1417 2493 3246 2970 3543 1903 3229 2427

Total Units 4154 5955 6877 6878 8291 7130 8272 6235

^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 2019 Home Builders Assoc of Greater Kansas City. All rights reserved.

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