Building Business News April 2022 by Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City

April 2022

What’s New on the 2022 Spring Parade of Homes?

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The Spring Parade of Homes returns to Kansas City April 23-May 8 and will feature more than 240 single-family homes located in eight counties. While you’re out and about, check out some of the newer communities featured on this year’s spring Parade. Image courtesy of clover & hive

Features Build-PAC 2022 Raises a Record $39,500+

The 2022 Build-PAC fundraiser “Kick Axe for Build-PAC” took place at Power and Light’s Blade and Timber on March 2.

Virtual Home Design Software

The use of virtual home design software was becoming more popular even before the impact of Covid-19 in March 2020, but the ever-changing new home market over the past two years has sped up the implementation of it for many homebuilders across the country. Read more about Ashlar Homes’ experience with Paradigm Omni.

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KCHBA Build-PAC Raises a Record $39,500+

osted at Blade and Timber in the Power and Light District on March 2, this year’s Build-PAC fundraiser raised a record amount of $39,780. The 2022 theme of “Kick Axe for Build-PAC” was on display with a flood of flannel apparel and axe throwing throughout the night. Guests could also try their hand at darts while enjoying a seemingly endless variety of bites from the kitchen. Prizes and giveaways included gift cards to Blade and Timber and Lifted Spirits Distillery, a cooler full of KC-sourced goods, a voucher for two for a Boulevard Brewery tour and two axes customized with the Build-PAC logo, crafted by Bonner Springs High School students. Build-PAC, NAHB’s bipartisan political arm, helps elect pro-housing, pro-business candidates to federal office and is critical to NAHB’s success on Capitol Hill. Your support of Build-PAC remains critical, on a local and national level. We are currently in the 2021-2022 election cycle, with a TTD of $62,485. The total for the 2019-2020 cycle was $51,155. During this last election cycle, Build-PAC contributed to 355 U.S. congressional candidates (of which 95 percent won on Nov. 3, 2020) and played in more than 100 competitive races. Build-PAC was able to accomplish this through nearly 100 fundraising events and campaigns across the country, expanding PAC participation within NAHB’s councils and committees, and continuing to grow its high donor clubs.

Carl Harris, 2022 Second Vice Chairman of NAHB, participated in the axe throwing events of the night.

KCHBA would like to thank all who have supported this industry through contributions.

First time Build-PAC investor? Help us reach $40,000 in 2022! Build-PAC appreciates your donation any time of year, and it’s definitely not too late to invest. For every $100 contribution, you will receive one entry for the Beretta A300 Ultima shotgun raffle (pictured left). Contact Courtney@kchba.org or Jordynn@kchba. org for more information. Winner will be selected at the 2022 Clay Shoot and Associate Appreciation Event on Oct. 20.

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he KCHBA’s Professional Women in Building Council hosted a professional development lunch and learn on reading blueprints and plot plans at Elevate Design + Build’s office in Lee’s Summit last month. Attendees, who included builders, realtors, subcontractors, and service providers, learned about the “four C’s of homebuilding”: Cut (floorplan) Clarity (structural elements) Carat (sq. ft. and basic details of a blueprint), and Color (interior/ exterior finish).

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Presenters Sean Flandermeyer and Mike Yancik explained the important details of a plot plan and how the information impacts the project. They explained contour lines, future and existing elevations, utility information and more. They showed how the plot plan is what is used to determine the type of house that goes on the lot. They also taught attendees how to read a blueprint, including finding sq. ft., structural callouts, window and door schedules, load bearing walls, foundation wall heights, and how the load from the roof is carried through the structure down to the footings. Attendees walked away with a lot of ah-ha moments, real world examples, and some cool swag provided by Engel & Volkers Kansas City. Fazes of Light fed the crowd a delicious lunch complete with BIG fresh baked cookies.

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n March 23, for the first time since February 2019, KCHBA members made their way to Jefferson City for Missouri Legislative Day. In the morning, the KCHBA met and had lunch with the HBAs of Central Missouri (Jefferson City) and Springfield.

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Legislative meetings began with Alex Tuttle, Legislative Budget Director for Gov. Parson, and Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe (pictured). Workforce development, and what can be done at the state level, was a key discussion item. Other talking points revolved around regulations and permitting processes.

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KCHBA members were also able to meet with Sen. John Rizzo (D-District 11), Rep. Dan Stacy (R-District 31), Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer (R-District 34), the office of Sen. Lauren Arthur (D-District 17), Sen. Mike Cierpiot (R-District 8), Sen. Greg Razer (D-District 7), Sen. Rick Brattin (R-District 31) and Rep. Ashley Bland Manlove (D-District 26).

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Foundations for the Future Week

April 2-10:

Parade of Playhouses

April 5-9:

KC MADE at Union Station

April 6:

KCHBA Night in the City

April 9:

Students & Industry Luncheon

April 23-May 8: Spring Parade of Homes April 27:

Parade Awards Ceremony

April 29:

YP & PWB Parade Party Bus Tour

May 2-6:

Workforce Development Student Parade Tours

McCray Lumber and Millwork Wins National Award The ProDealer Lumberyard of the Year is presented by the National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association and Hardware + Building Supply Dealer. This award recognizes innovation, growth and performance in accordance with the values of the lumber and building material industry. McCray Lumber and Millwork – your hometown lumber dealer.

Virtual Home Design Software

n 2021, at minimum, the Kansas City metro area needed 9,000 homes to reasonably fulfill demand. Approximately 6,500 housing permits were pulled. This housing

shortage and the lack of ability to build at the needed pace can be connected to a number of issues that have yet to be resolved. Workforce shortages, inflation and supply chain interruptions are some of the biggest hurdles that continue to persist at all housing price points.

Due to these challenges and the current demand of the market, many builders have notably scaled back on building model and spec homes. Homes are sold quickly, usually before being completed. This leaves little, if any, unsold inventory for the builder to showcase to potential buyers. The use of virtual home design software was becoming more popular even before the impact of Covid-19 in March 2020, but the ever-changing new home market over the past two years has sped up the implementation of it for many homebuilders across the country.

No matter what the market looks like, building a house is always an emotional decision for the buyer. Understandably, clients feel the need to visualize their future home and how it will work, and look, for them. Advanced virtual home design software is a bridge between the clients’ needs and current market demand. Ashlar Homes started working with Paradigm Omni in March 2021. Ashlar Homes is based out of Blue Springs and does business on both sides of the state line, specializing in homes under 2,500 square feet. “[Home design software] is something we’d been talking about for a long time because we primarily build the same floor plans with lots of different options,” said Shawn Woods, president of Ashlar Homes. Even before the market really heated up two years ago, Woods said it had been difficult for his team to showcase to their customers all of the options they have for their home.

Using Paradigm, users have the ability to select several designs, starting with the home’s front elevation. Depending on the floor plan, this includes the number of garages their home will have, any elective deck extensions and bay windows. Clients are immediately able to explore optional interior details as well, including laundry room cabinets, a basement bar and a fireplace.

So what goes on behind the scenes before a builder can implement virtual home design software? First, Woods handed his floorplans over to Paradigm. They redrew the floorplans for their program before moving on to color palettes and fixture style. Within the software, Ashlar includes a base and a luxury version to choose from for their fixtures, cabinets and countertops, with styles ranging from “traditional” to “eclectic.” The palette feature provides a color scheme for the interior and exterior of the home, including siding, roof, shutters and an optional stone façade. The combinations start to add up. Woods provided Paradigm with the manufacturers for all his products, including the paint used for the walls, trim and cabinets.

For the builder, Paradigm offers a range of tools, including a “takeoff” list, stating what materials are needed for the home once selections have been made. Although difficult to implement at the moment due to constantly changing material costs, there is also the ability to add pricing for optional features in real time as the client is building their virtual model. Continued on page 14

A side-by-side comparison of an Ashlar Homes’ Willow floor plan Paradigm exterior (left) and the finished home (right).

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What’s New on the 2022 Spring Parade of Homes?

The Spring Parade of Homes returns to Kansas City April 23-May 8 and will feature more than 240 single-family homes located in eight counties around the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. These home have been built by 88 members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA) and range in price from $300,000 to more than $1.7 million. Demand for more space in new homes continues to be a priority. On-trend designs include mudrooms with dropoff areas for packages and grocery-store deliveries; outdoor spaces with a firepit or fireplace and lawn to set out a large screen and chairs to watch movies; and, of course, an office and/or homework space. Additionally, the desire for homeowners to feel as though they’re outdoors even when they can’t be is expected to continue as nature is considered a boon to wellness. Therefore, large windows and doors are a must-have for many people. You’re sure to find all these trends on the Parade. While you’re out and about, check out some of the newer communities featured on this year’s spring Parade of Homes.

ARCADIA

Clover & Hive Blue Springs, Mo. cloverandhive.com/arcadia

Located off 7-highway and 50-highway, clover & hive is bringing bold home plans, curated design options and a community like no other. Consumers will love the farmhouse design of its hue series in Arcadia. Homeowners can choose from two-story or 1.5 story home plans.

CREEKSIDE OF KANSAS CITY Rick Frye Kansas City, Mo. creekside-kc.com

Creekside is tucked between I-35 and 435, west of 291, just minutes from Liberty North High School, but when you’re there, you’ll forget you’re close to anything at all. With lots backing up to a beautiful wooded creek, it feels like you’re in the country. A retreat from everything else with a zero-entry pool with splash area, playground, and a multi-sport field. Builders include Don Julian Builders, Casa Bella Construction, New Mark Homes, Hearthside Homes and McFarland Custom Builders.

HOOK FARMS

Hunt Midwest Residential Lee’s Summit, Mo. huntmidwestkc.com/communities/lees-summit/hook-farms

Hook Farms is nestled in the countryside of Lee’s Summit, Mo., with homes set against a backdrop of large trees and acres of natural areas. Whether harvesting fresh veggies in the community garden, splashing around in the swimming pool, or taking a relaxing stroll down scenic walking trails, Hook Farms offers a bounty of amenities to enjoy. Hook Farms is located within the top-performing Lee’s Summit school district and Lee’s Summit West High School attendance area and a short drive to popular shopping centers, charming downtown Lee’s Summit, and several major highways and interstates. Builders include Aspen Homes, BeHome, Elevate Design + Build, IQ Home Builders, JFE Construction, New Mark Homes, SAB Homes and Walker Custom Homes.

PRAIRIE TRACE Grata Development Gardner, Kan. prairietrace.com

In the mid-1800s, tens of thousands of travelers from all walks of life traveled along the Oregon, California and Santa Fe trails. For the first 40 miles of the journey, their paths converged. Just before the trails split, travelers passed through Prairie Trace. Through this name, Prairie Trace seeks to remember the spirit of unity in their journey. Like those who traveled the trails, Prairie Trace hopes that it will be a place where people come together to help one another along their unique journey. Builders include Authentic Homes, Calyn Homes, Classic Homes KC, Gianni Homes, Sheperd Homes, and Wynne Homes.

PRAIRIE VIEW OF THE GOOD RANCH Raymore, Mo. thegoodranch.com

More than simply a “good” place to live, Prairie View has the history and location desired by all. Once a prolific cattle, mule and horse breeding operation, today the property is becoming a sought-after subdivision in Raymore. Minutes from the highway and exceptionally close to grocery, retail and dining, homeowners will enjoy the peaceful lifestyle of the country with the ability to swiftly navigate to work in any direction. The small-town feeling of Raymore, paired with the progressiveness of the fastest growing community in Cass County makes Prairie View the perfect place for everyone. Builders include Bellah Homes, Drumm-Riegert Homes and R. Watkins Construction.

RESERVE AT WOODSIDE RIDGE Lee’s Summit, Mo. Summit Homes reserveatwoodsideridge.com

Just minutes from Summit Fair, Summit Woods and the new Streets of West Pryor shopping area as well as quick I-470 access, this premier new homes community will boast a state-of-the-art amenities complex that will feature an expanded clubhouse, competition-size pool, hammock garden, pickleball court and playground area. The clubhouse will be the perfect spot for community gathers or for private events hosted by homeowners. The pool area will feature cabanas and lounge chairs/tables for neighbors to use. The community will also feature 6 foot wide paved walking trails that have picturesque views of Lee’s Summit. There are plans for Rock Island Trails to connect to the neighborhood walking trails. Builders include Summit Homes, Trumark Homes, JFE Construction, KC Custom Homes, New Mark Homes and Pfeifer Homes.

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WOODLANDS AT CHAPMAN FARMS Blue Springs, Mo. The Woodlands at Chapman Farms LLC woodlandsatchapmanfarms.com

The Woodlands at Chapman Farms is located in the southeast part of Blue Springs, Mo. Located east of Missouri Highway 7 on Wyatt Rd. Children in the community attend schools in the Lee’s Summit school district. The community is being developed by the The Woodlands at Chapman Farms LLC. Members of the LLC, Bob and Mary Frost, have participated in the development of several subdivisions and built well over 1,000 homes. Builders include: Ashlar Homes, BeHome LLC, Frost Construction and McGraw Homes.

These communities and more will be open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and admission is free. Free Parade guides will be available for pickup at the KCHBA (I-435 & Holmes) and at all Parade homes during the dates of the event. Consumers can also download the mobile app to search homes, save their favorites and map their routes. Sponsored by Mike Bryant Heating & Cooling, the KCHBA’s Parade of Homes is presented twice a year by the KCHBA and is the second largest Parade of Homes in the United States.

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Continued from page 10 “As people are making these selections, like the third car garage, the walkout basement and finished rooms in the basement, [the software] will put the prices in there for what that will cost,” said Woods. Woods hopes to be able to utilize this feature for his homes by the end of the year.

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Ashlar Homes appreciates how virtual design software will help provide transparency and streamline communication with their customers. “From the very beginning you can see and explore what you get,” said Sara Kline, General Manager of Everleigh Design Studio, a sister company to Ashlar Homes. “One of the big things for Ashlar is building community and having your house be more than a home. I think the Paradigm component of what we offer will really allow people to begin the visualization of their life in that house from the very beginning,” said Kline. 1601 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, KS 800-407-5000

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Ashlar Homes is also the developer for their communities. The interactive plat map feature is another tool from Paradigm the company plans to use in the future. Eventually, customers will be able to choose a lot and see what floor plans and other features are available to them at that location.

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he KCHBA and Associates Council was happy to host new members at the South Plaza Third Street Social on a beautiful and sunny March 16. All KCHBA members were invited to attend and help welcome new members into the association. With such a large turnout, all KCHBA councils and committees were represented in some form by those in attendance. Misty Hanson of Stewart Title (2022 Associates Council chair) and Ryan Christopher of SVB Wood Floors (2022 Membership Committee chair) kicked off the evening. All attendees were entered to win a limited-edition Chiefs print, courtesy of Starr Homes. Nathan Strange with Echo Systems Midwest walked away with the prize. Guests enjoyed complimentary food and drink, courtesy of Stewart Title and the KCHBA. More event pictures on page 20. If you are interested in learning more about Associates Council or general KCHBA membership, contact Dawn@kchba.org.

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uring February, single-family permit activity fell below figures recorded for January 2022 and February 2021. In the eight-county metropolitan area, 406 single-family permits were issued, compared to 440 in January 2022 and 493 single-family permits issued in February last year, according to the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City’s (KCHBA) monthly Residential Building Permit Statistics report.

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“Across the metro, the industry has worked tirelessly to satisfy the significant consumer demand for new homes while facing some historic headwinds,” said Will Ruder, Executive Vice President of the KCHBA. “But supply chain delays, and the ever-increasing prices for those materials, coupled with an ongoing labor shortage, are causing extended construction timelines, which affects our members’ ability to begin new homes at a pace consistent with previous years.” Year-to-date, 846 single-family permits have been issued. By comparison, 904 single-family permits had been issued at the end of the first two months in 2021 and 830 permits were issued during that same time in 2020. The top permitting city in February was Overland Park with 48 single-family permits issued. Coming in second was Raymore with 37 single-family permits. Olathe ranked third with 36 single-family permits. Lee’s Summit and Kansas City, Mo., both of which typically have the largest number of permits issued, issued 35 single-family permits each.

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Residential Building Permit Statistics February 2022 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 MultiFamily Family Total Units^ Units% Units 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 37 0 44

14 4 0 23 7 0 3 0 0 8 59

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

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 37 0 44

14 4 0 23 7 0 3 0 0 8 59

S-F Units YTD

M-F Units YTD

Total Units YTD

0 20 0 0 0 1 5 3 0 2 76 0 107

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

0 20 0 0 0 1 5 3 0 2 76 0 107

20 4 0 81 10 0 4 0 0 22 141

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

20 4 0 81 10 0 4 0 0 22 141

Residential Building Permit Statistics

February 2022

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY Basehor Lansing Leav. County Leavenworth Tonganoxie WYANDOTTE COUNTY Bonner Springs Edwardsville KCK/Wyandotte Co MIAMI COUNTY Louisburg Miami County Osawatomie Paola Spring Hill Totals

Single MultiFamily Family Total Units^ Units% Units

S-F Units YTD

M-F Units YTD

Total Units YTD

5 0 3 0 19 27

0 0 0 0 0 0

5 0 3 0 19 27

9 0 6 0 21 36

0 0 0 0 0 0

9 0 6 0 21 36

0 0 7 7

0 0 0 0

0 0 7 7

0 0 18 18

0 0 0 0

0 0 18 18

8 0 0 0 0 8

0 0 0 0 0 0

8 0 0 0 0 8

0 0 0 0 0 0

8 0 0 0 0 8

406

184

590

846

472

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

17 0 5 0 0 9 8 7 0 33 13 0 0 92

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 184 0 0 0 184

17 0 5 0 0 9 8 7 0 217 13 0 0 276

27 0 17 0 0 10 16 14 0 89 17 0 0 190

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 184 0 0 0 184

27 0 17 0 0 10 16 14 0 273 17 0 0 374

5 7 0 13 3 0 0 28

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

5 7 0 13 3 0 0 28

17 7 0 21 3 0 0 48

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

17 7 0 21 3 0 0 48

4 0 0 8 1 2 26 0 0 36 48 4 0 6 6 0 141

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

4 0 0 8 1 2 26 0 0 36 48 4 0 6 6 0 141

4 0 0 11 4 5 53 0 0 77 84 10 0 22 28 0 298

0 0 0 288 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 288

4 0 0 299 4 5 53 0 0 77 84 10 0 22 28 0 586

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

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

Annual Total

4,700

5,517

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 6,197

5,673

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 2022 411 440 493 406 560 637 579 558 480 502 458 690 524 653

4,654

6,545

5,366

846

Comparison of Permits By Units Issued Year to Date

2015 - 2022 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

S-F Units 500 682 934 926 468 830 904 846

M-F Units 316 162 336 0 714 519 93 472

Total Units 816 844 1270 926 1182 1349 997 1318

^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 2022 Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City. All rights reserved.

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