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How was 2016 at the HBA? Busy! Economic Forecast – page 8 State Updates – page 10 Origins of the KCHBA – page 16
The Economic Forecast Breakfast drew a large crowd in January
A primary benefit of membership in the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City is the opportunity to network with industry peers. HBA members could attend more than 40 events during 2016, as well as committee meetings, board meetings, associate council meetings and code credit classes.
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The Economic Forecast Breakfast in January gave members valuable planning information from two well-known economists. The International Builders Show (IBS) celebrated Tom Woods as he closed out his year as chairman of the National Association of Home Builders. Late in January, the annual Kansas Legislative Day offered members the chance to meet with legislators face-to-face and
discuss current issues affecting home builders. Elliot Eisenberg returned to Kansas City in February with his message, “The Economy in 2016: Much Like 2015”. The meeting of the Missouri North Area Council re-instituted the regular meetings of our three area councils as members were updated on development in the northland. HGTV celebrities Chip and Joanna Gaines brought huge crowds to the Greater Kansas City Home Show in March. The Home Show also featured Darol Rodrock’s Farmhouse in the landscape square. April was an especially busy month
The CAPS class in September demonstrated the meaning of accessibility
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Have You Entered the Spring Parade?
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Kansas City residents will enjoy spring weather as they tour new homes during the Spring Parade, April 22 through May 7. The early deadline for spring parade entries was January 6, but there are two more opportunities to enter your homes: John Moffitt’s Spring 2016 parade entry the regular deadline of January 20 and is February 24 ($250) and late deadline late deadline January 27. While you’re of March 15 ($400). The HBA’s parades preparing your parade homes, keep in are the largest new home events in the mind the contest entry dates—early date metro and you need to be included!
HBA Office Closed Happy New Year!
Jan 7–12 IBS – Orlando, Florida Jan 17 Board of Directors Meeting Jan 25 Economic Forecast Breakfast Jan 25
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HBA Members Help Others Have Happy Holidays .
For more information or to register for any event, go to www.kchba.org or call 816-942-8800
Many of our members and sponsors support our communities not only through the construction of new homes but also during the holiday season with charitable events. Here are some examples:
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Gary Kerns Homebuilders asked people to bring socks, underwear or belts to “A Copper Christmas with Santa” on December 3. Contributors enjoyed hot chocolate, cookies and received a photo with Santa. Fasone & Partners held its annual Toys for Toddies event at Californos
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in Westport in early December. Fasone sponsored three families and shared their lists of needs/wants with their customers and friends. If attendees brought something on the list, Fasone paid for their drinks that night. ReeceNichols collected toys for Toys for Tots. People could drop off new and unwrapped toys at any ReeceNichols office and the toys benefited Kansas City families in need. Renner Supply Company donated and installed a new garage door and opener through the “Christmas in October” project in Kansas City, Kansas. These are just a few examples of the many good ways HBA members give back to Kansas City area communities. Thank you!
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How was 2016 at the HBA? Busy! Continued from page 1 with Missouri Legislative Day, an SMC seminar featuring Mollie Elkman’s marketing advice, a BUILD-PAC recognition event held at the FLT Cars
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Inaugural Brings Back the “Fun Times” to the HBA The HBA held its annual Inaugural celebration at the Westin Crown Center Dec. 7. More than 150 members gathered to celebrate the inauguration of Harold Phelps of Phelps Engineering as the 2017 president of the HBA Board of Directors. In his remarks regarding serving as the 2017 president of the HBA, Harold noted several goals that he wants to accomplish during his presidency:
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Strengthen Governmental Affairs Program – Katie has done a great job of supporting the Board, keeping us educated and providing us the information to help our members control increasing regulations. We need to continue to make our presence bigger and more relevant. We want our local governments to come to us for 2017 President Harold Phelps with his wife and daughters information and to time is required to get the job done as garner our support before considering evidenced by the success we have had additional regulations or additional fees. these last several years. It is our job to We may not stop all new regulations but give them the tools they need, provide we must have a say how they impact the a safe environment to work and reward Continued on page 5
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OSHA’s longstanding position has been that an employer’s duty to record an injury or illness continues for the full five-year record-retention period. In 2012, the D.C. Circuit Court decided in AKM LLC v. Secretary of Labor (Volks) to reject OSHA’s position on the continuing nature of its prior recordkeeping regulations. Per OSHA, the new final rule more clearly states employers’ obligations. It does not add any new compliance obligations, nor does it require employers to make
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records of any injuries or illnesses for which records are not already required. However, the Recordkeeping Clarification Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NRPM) runs contrary to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, and therefore should be withdrawn. OSHA does not have the statutory authority to promote or enforce a regulation that changes a clear statutory mandate. The agency had an opportunity to solidify its position through the judicial branch by appealing the Volks decision, but chose not to do so. Absent a legislative fix by Congress, OSHA cannot ignore the judicial decision which found its position without merit and “simply implausible.” For these reasons, NAHB urges OSHA to reconsider its position, and withdraw the Recordkeeping Clarification NPRM immediately. For information, contact Felicia Watson at 800-368-5242 x8229. NAHBNow, 12/20/16
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on December 19 issued a final rule that clarifies an employer’s continuing obligation to make and maintain an accurate record of each recordable injury and illness. The final rule becomes effective Jan. 18, 2017.
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HBA Awards Presentations The Inaugural dinner is a night to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals who have made a lasting and significant impact on the housing industry in Kansas City. Four awards were given at the December event.
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The HBA awarded the Bob Bollier Sales & Marketing award to George McMillen of Wilson Lighting for his commitment to customer service, no matter how many demands are made upon his time and expertise. Presenting the award to George was last year’s award winner, Roy Ragland of Homes by Chris. In announcing George as the winner, Roy noted how
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“he travels around the KC metro area helping solve ‘the unsolvable,’ and leaves builders and homeowners happy with what their lighting selections have done to make their houses stand out above others.” The Fred J. Geier Associate of the Year award was presented to Alan White of First Federal Bank for his proven commitment and leadership as an associate. Last year’s winner, Kevin Kirtley presented the award to Alan, explained how Alan, who is the vice president senior mortgage consultant at the bank, has personally supported the HBA through regular contributions
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to the HBA PAC as well as served on the Board of Directors and various committees of the HBA. First Federal Bank joined the HBA in 1948 and Alan has continued the bank’s active involvement in HBA events. The Next Generation Builder Award was presented to Jerry Braklow of Braklow Custom Homes by the 2015 recipient, Tommy Bickimer with Bickimer Construction. The Next Generation Builder Award recognizes the achievements of one young leader who exhibits the important characteristics of a quality builder, an involved and innovative volunteer, and reliable spokesperson for the industry.
Alan White accepted the Associate of the Year award from Kevin Kirtley
Tommy noted how Jerry is known for his ability to turn ideas into a reality, and toContinued on page 7
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Shawn Woods accepted the Builder Hall of Fame award on behalf of Tom Woods from Dobbe Dobberstine
day he owns his own company building homes ranging in price from $350,000 to more than $2 million within the Kansas City Area. The final award of the evening was the Builder Hall of Fame Award, which was awarded to Tom Woods of Woods Custom Homes. The 2015 winner, Dobbe
How was 2016 at the HBA? Busy!
Dobberstine with Dobberstine Custom Homes, explained how Tom has developed scores of communities and more than 1,000 homes in the greater Kansas City area. In his first year of operation, Tom joined the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City. He has been active on the board of directors for over three decades. He served as the association president in 1991 and served as chairman of the National Association of Home Builders in 2015 and continues to regularly testify before congress on our industry’s behalf. “Personally, Tom has always taken the time to offer me a cordial greeting every time we meet and without exception he has shared his expertise when I’ve called on him for advice,” said Dobberstine.
Sponsors Thank You Lunch in December Continued from page 3 December’s Inaugural Dinner, held at the Westin Crown Center with a beautiful view of holiday lights, welcomed Harold Phelps as the 2017 president. Later in December, the HBA board expressed their appreciation to our sponsors at a special lunch.
The HBA congratulates the winners of our annual awards. Additionally, we appreciate the service they have given to the association and to the industry.
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The Home Builders Association is proud to offer events that promote and celebrate the industry, that offer fun and recreation to members and, most of all, encourage members to get acquainted and work together.
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Sponsor Support is Crucial The HBA is immensely appreciative of the support from our sponsors. Annual sponsors provide both financial support and added participation for HBA events such as the Home Show, Parade of Homes, awards celebrations and others. The HBA hosted a sponsor appreciation lunch on Dec. 20 in conjunction with the December Board of Directors lunch. The lunch was an opportunity for board members to thank our sponsors, because, as President Harold Phelps said, “feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like
wrapping a present and not giving it.” The 2017 Sponsor list is nearly complete, but opportunities remain to join this special group. In particular, events such as the Home Show offer a variety of price and marketing options for interested companies. Please contact Dawn (dawn@kchba.org) for information on ways you can be involved.
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Bank of Blue Valley Bovard Insurance Group Capitol Federal Fasone & Partners Ferguson Enterprises First Federal Bank Kansas Gas Service K&E Flatwork Kenny’s Tile Laclede Gas McCray Lumber
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Employers Face Earlier W-2 and 1099 Deadlines As tax season approaches, it’s a good idea to keep two big payroll tax filing changes in mind:
• Failure to furnish W-2s to employees.
Jan. 31 is the new payroll tax filing date for 2016 W-2s and 1099 forms — a month earlier than the former filing date.
The amount of the penalty is based on when you file the correct form and is indexed for inflation. Penalties have increased dramatically with an average increase of 100%, or $590 per return.
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Kansas Legislative Update
The HBA of Missouri met in Kansas City on Wednesday, Nov. 16 to create a policy agenda for 2017, review the HBAM budget, renew the state lobbyist contract, and discuss the incoming HBAM leadership. The presidency rotates on a yearly basis among the participating HBAs. Mark Simpson with the HBA of Southwest Missouri (Joplin) will be the 2017 President, succeeding Matt Bailey from Springfield. Misty Hanson from the KCHBA will continue to serve as Secretary/Treasurer and Gary Kerns will be the new President-Elect, meaning Kansas City will lead HBAM in 2018. George Schluter will continue to serve as the Missouri State Builder National Director and Misty Hanson as the Missouri State Associate National Director for NAHB.
The Kansas Building Industry Association (KBIA) met Dec. 7, 2016 to plan for the upcoming legislative session and discuss the 2017 housing policy agenda for the state. The group also discussed the KBIA budget, rev i e w e d NAHB’s plans for IBS, and received a local report from each Kansas HBA. The 2017 Kansas Legislative Day in Topeka will be Jan. 25. It will start with a Board meeting in the morning, Capitol visits in the afternoon, and will end with a legislative reception from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
The annual HBAM Legislative Day in Jefferson City has been tentatively set for Feb. 15, 2017. Participating in legislative day is one of the best ways members can directly connected with legislators and encourage them to support the interests of the housing industry.
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When the state legislative session begins on Jan. 4, it is likely that one of the first priorities of the legislature will be to pass Right to Work labor reform, which is also supported by Governor-Elect Eric Greitens. Other possible actions include expanded ethics reform, tort reform, prevailing wage legislation, and a discussion about phasing out corporate income tax. The legislature will also face some tough choices on school funding and how to pay for infrastructure improvements.
There have been several noteworthy changes in the Kansas Legislature recently, including the election of Representative Ron Ryckman, Jr. to be Speaker of the House of Representatives. His district is located in Olathe, where he still serves on the City Council. Over the years, Representative Ryckman has maintained a good relationship with the HBA. Another local legislator and friend to the HBA, Representative Erin Davis – also representing part of Olathe – has been chosen to serve as ViceChair of Appropriations. The position is especially significant this session considering the crucial budget and tax questions facing the legislature. Sixty new legislators will be serving in the Kansas House and Senate this year, making it difficult to predict what actions might be taken and when. However, the most crucial legislation will revolve around the issues of budget and tax reform as the state continues to struggle with a severe budget deficit.
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How was 2016 at the HBA? Busy!
This month’s pro tip is:
8 Easy Ways to Keep Jobsites Safe Following these eight rules can help workers steer clear of the most common jobsite hazards and keep construction sites looking neat, professional, and well cared for. 1. Hold mandatory safety meetings at the start of each day so that everyone knows the rules. 2. Keep walkways and stairways clear of trash, debris and materials like tools and supplies to prevent tripping and falls. 3. Pick up boxes, scrap lumber and other materials and put them in a dumpster or trash/debris area to prevent fire and tripping hazards. 4. Provide enough light so workers can see any hazards and prevent accidents.
6. Always wear personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hats, goggles, gloves, non-skid work boots).
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7. Always maintain three points of contact while ascending or descending a ladder. 8. Take regular breaks to reduce the chance of an accident happening due to exhaustion. NAHBNow, 12/14/16 Arrowhead Stadium was a new venue for the Awards Celebration in April
5. Provide an adequate supply of drinking water and restrooms.
HBA, Reece Nichols Partner to Offer Accreditation for Classes Starting Jan. 1, Reece Nichols and the HBA are partnering to provide continuing education credit for classes held at the HBA. In 2017, classes such as the Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP), Master Certified New Home Sales Professional (MCSP), and the Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) will not only provide attendees with certification but also count toward their required accreditation hours for the year.
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Member Anniversaries 1947 Byers Construction Co dba Brinton Homes
2009 Performance Plus Homes Singleton Construction, LLC
1948 Overhead Door Company of K.C.
2011 Hilmann Home Building, Inc. K. C. Builders & Design, Inc. Price Residential Group, LLC ProSource of Kansas City St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters’ Regional Council
1967 Moffitt Built 1972 Shamrock Cabinet 1985 Locks & Pulls 1986 Riffe Homes, Inc. 1987 Prieb Homes, Inc. 1989 Hearthside Homes of Kansas City, Inc. 1990 Sherri L. Weaver Design, LLC 1991 Dahmer Construction, Inc. 1996 Morrill & Janes Bank 1997 Owen Lumber Company
6950 Squibb Road, Ste 500
2002 Teague Lumber Company
6950 Squibb Road, Ste 500 Mission, KS 66202 Mission, KS 66202 913-529-1130
2004 Steve Scherer Construction Company
913-529-1130 2006 Principal Builders, LLC Quigley Custom Homes, LLC
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2012 Ashlar Homes, LLC Covenant Homes, LLC Grisamore Real Estate Group Klopfenstine Construction, Inc. LP Building Products 2013 Calyn Homes, LLC Cardinal Crest Homes Digital Lagoon, Inc. Foushee Homes, Inc. McFarland Custom Builders Refined Interior Staging Solutions Wolf Creek Homes, LLC Wyss Construction, LLC 2014 Armstrong-Citywide, Inc. Building Solutions Curt Riley Custom Homes, LLC Darol Rodrock Homes Evan-Talan Homes, Inc. Fountain City Custom Homes Gabriel Homes, Inc. Monumental Lawn & Outdoor 2015 A Total Door, Inc. Boise Cascade BMD Clean Efficient Energy Company, LLC Dan Smith Home Building Co., Inc. Day3, LLC Dwight Friedley Building Co, LLC Edward Wayne, Inc. Continued on page 13
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New Members Kohler Company Matt Loch 444 Highland Dr. Kohler, WI 53044 (920) 457-4441 www.kohler.com Roberts Chevrolet Buick Dean J. Meier 1600 E. Prairie View Road PO Box 470 Platte City, MO 64079 (816) 858-3200 www.robertschevroletbuick.com
Stewart Title of Kansas City Marty Albertson Jacqui Chapman 2000 Kentucky Ave Platte City, MO 64079 (816) 988-9544 www.stewartkc.com Wynne Homes, Inc. Heath Brunton PO Box 25645 Overland Park, KS 66225
Affiliates First American Title Christina Lawson 7200 College Blvd Overland Park, KS 6621 First Federal Bank, F.S.B. Les Peterson Mark Gehrt PO Box 419194 Kansas City, MO 64141-6194 (913) 961-0535 www.ffbkc.com Mike Bryant Heating & Cooling L.L.C. Carl Lathrop 23760 W. 82nd Terracre Shawnee, KS 66227 (913) 441-7807 www.mikebryanthvac.com
Anniversaries Continued from page 12 2015 Encore Building Company Groves Custom Homes, LLC New American Funding Nick Zvacek Construction, LLC Taylor Sterling Construction 2016 Compi Distributors, Inc. Made in the Shade Blinds and More Prime Homes, Inc. Rockwood Builders The Jennifer Harvey Team
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Increase Membership Involvement – As the Executive Committee and the Board have set goals for this organization the question “What do the members want?” always comes up. We believe the builders want us to make a difference in government requirements, fees and regulations and the associates want contact with builders. I believe the membership involvement will snowball if we just give our members what they want. Initiate Improvements to the HBA Offices – It has been almost 40 years since the Kansas City Home Builders Association Housing Center was constructed through the work and contributions of the local builders and associate suppli-
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President Harold Phelps Vice President Gary Kerns Secretary/Treasurer Shawn Woods Immediate Past President Brenner Holland Associate Representative Rosemary Vitale Past Presidents Representative Bob Frost To subscribe to Building Business News call (816) 733-2217 To advertise in Building Business News call (816) 733-2215 For change of address requests please fax changes to (816) 942-8367 or call (816) 942-8800 For more information, visit the HBA online at www.kchba.org 14
ers. We owe it to them and the future membership to maintain this asset to a level that we are all proud of. I want every member to walk into our offices and be just as proud of the Center today as those early members were when they first completed it. And finally, Bring back the “Good/Fun Times” to the Association – It may be a bit nostalgic, but I remember the days that the Inaugural was a party that was the event of the year. Members looked forward to the chance to get dressed up, get with their friends and make a night of it. The awards banquets should have something for everyone. Celebrating the accomplishments of our home builder friends while building strong communities is truly something to celebrate.
HBA Staff Gina Battle Director of Parade of Homes gina@kchba.org, 816-733-2219 Marcia Jurgens Vice President of Administration marcia@kchba.org, 816-733-2215 Kelcee Schlotzhauer Permit and Show Sales Coordinator kelcee@kchba.org, 816-733-2246 Dawn Allen Director of Member Services & Events dawn@kchba.org, 816-733-2239 Tricia French Project Manager tricia@kchba.org, 816-733-2217 Katie Walkley Government Affairs Manager katie@kchba.org, 816-733-2241 Kari English Communications Director kari@kchba.org, 816-733-2213
January 2016 | Volume 23, No. 1 | www.kchba.org
Kansas City Area Single Family Permits Top 5000 Kansas City, MO—Kansas City area home builders continued their increased activity, with 412 single family units permitted during November, bringing the year-to-date total to 5,144, according to the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City’s (HBA) monthly Residential Building Permit Statistics report. This is a 20% gain over last’s years January through November permit count. “Builder sentiment is strong and we can look forward to growth in the single-family market in the year ahead as the industry adds workers and lots and Washington policymakers provide regulatory relief for small businesses.” said National Association of Home Builders Chairman Ed Brady. Several area cities have experienced remarkable growth in permits during 2016: Belton with 102 units in 2016, compared to 13 in 2015; Harrisonville has increased from 10 to 52; and Louisburg has issued 46 permits this year with only 7 last year. Overall, the 10 busiest cities have a 16% increase – with a total 2,918 permits issued by them in 2015 and 3,375 issued in 2016. Kansas City continues to top the list with 1,024 permits; it is followed by Olathe, Overland Park, Lee’s Summit and Kansas City, KS/Wyandotte County.
Want more detail on residential permits? HBA members can subscribe to a variety of reports. Contact Marcia (marcia@kchba.org) for information and pricing.
Residential Building Permit Statistics
November 2016
Residential Building Permit Statistics November 2016 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 Westwood
Single MultiS-F M-F Total Family Family Total Units Units Units Units^ Units% Units YTD YTD YTD
Single MultiS-F M-F Family Family Total Units Units Units^ Units% Units YTD YTD LEAVENWORTH COUNTY Basehor 14 0 95 0 14 Lansing 2 0 18 0 2 Leav. County 4 0 68 0 4 Leavenworth 0 0 14 0 0 Tonganoxie 13 0 40 0 13 33 0 33 235 0
Total Units YTD
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 8 6 27 0 47
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 8 6 27 0 47
3 102 40 1 0 0 52 8 11 76 67 193 11 564
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 12
3 102 40 1 0 0 52 8 11 76 67 205 11 576
9 0 1 34 10 0 0 4 0 10 68
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 0 1 34 10 0 0 4 0 10 68
60 6 33 703 95 0 25 11 0 111 1044
0 0 0 387 0 0 48 0 0 12 447
60 6 33 1090 95 0 Totals 412 460 872 5144 4003 9147 73 11 Comparison of Single Family 0 123 Building Units for Greater Kansas City 1491 (Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Wyandotte Counties)
12 0 4 0 3 5 0 4 0 27 1 0 0 56
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 410 0 50 0 0 0 460
12 0 4 0 3 5 0 414 0 77 1 0 0 516
161 0 100 0 26 74 66 73 4 348 45 0 0 897
43 0 0 0 0 0 0 1188 0 66 0 0 0 1297
204 0 100 0 26 74 66 1261 4 414 45 0 0 2194
0 17 11 0 7 0 1 0 36
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 17 11 0 7 0 1 0 36
0 248 53 0 121 27 15 0 464
0 346 0 0 0 0 0 0 346
0 594 53 0 121 27 15 0 810
2 0 0 4 8 0 18 0 0 43 34 3 8 14 1 135
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 0 0 4 8 0 18 0 0 43 34 3 8 14 1 135
14 1 6 86 52 45 194 3 1 555 399 28 142 42 3 1571 15
0 0 0 0 0 18 459 0 0 214 798 0 288 0 0 1777
14 1 6 86 52 63 653 3 1 769 1197 28 430 42 3 3348
WYANDOTTE COUNTY Bonner Springs Edwardsville KCK/Wyandotte Co MIAMI COUNTY Louisburg Miami County Osawatomie Paola Spring Hill
Month/Year January February March April May June July August September October November December Annual Total
2009 96 129 131 184 189 204 196 207 219 226 192 182 2,155
95 18 68 14 40 235
13 1 14 28
0 0 0 0
13 1 14 28
22 2 227 251
0 0 0 0
22 2 227 251
1 8 0 0 0 9
0 0 0 0 0 0
1 8 0 0 0 9
46 61 0 6 5 118
0 0 0 0 124 124
46 61 0 6 129 242
2010 137 145 252 228 213 239 180 243 173 279 173 209
2011 90 121 180 210 230 262 204 205 202 205 185 207
2012 188 182 270 277 294 268 288 260 379 331 283 279
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 274 408 542 523 503 578 494 530 418 462 412
2,471
2,301
3,299
4,090
4,271
4,700
5,144
Comparison of Permits By Units Issued Year to Date 2009 - 2016 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
S-F Units 1973 2262 2094 3020 3802 3943 4268 5144
M-F Units 692 253 600 1749 2768 3627 3605 4003
Total Units 2665 2515 2694 4769 6570 7570 7873 9147
^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 2016 Home Builders Assoc of Greater Kansas City. All rights reserved.
www.kchba.org | Volume 23, No. 1 | January 2017
From 1937 to 2017: 80 Years of the HBA Before there was the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City there was the “builder division” of the already existent National Association of Real Estate Boards (NAREB), which was the precursor to the National Association of Realtors. In 1937, fewer than 100 Kansas City area builders designated themselves as the builder division of NAREB and served as the originators of what would become the KCHBA.
every subdivider to try to create ‘monopoly’ lots. By this I mean try to give as many lots as possible certain distinctive features as to views, slope of the lawn, preservation of trees, pleasant vistas of a sunrise or sunset view, preservation of an open stream or a rocky ledge, or any other feature that may create in the mind of your purchaser the feeling that he has a certain monopoly, or certain advantage which does not exist on any other lot which he is considering purchasing.”
in 33 neighborhoods around it – the Country Club District. The magazine shared Nichols’ “lessons of a lifetime of land developing.” A few of the lessons from Nichols included:
One prominent member of NAREB was local developer, builder and realtor, Jesse Clyde (J.C.) Nichols, who was at the forefront of the construction industry. He was such an influential person within the home building industry that the February 1939 issue of National Real Estate Journal, the official publication of the NAREB, was dedicated to Nichols and his construction of not only the Country Club Plaza but also the 6,000 homes
“There is no greater crime in city planning than to have all of your streets of the same size, the same distance apart, or having all of your lots and blocks of the same size.” “For homes costing $5,000 to $10,000, we believe a lot depth of some 135 feet is desirable. For homes running $12,500 to $25,000, we have found a depth of 150 feet quite desirable.”
“A home placed on a broad axis of an approaching drive, or a view across an open park may add value to a whole neighborhood. The development of
“We feel it should be the purpose of
even a small park with an excellent object of art, and a reflecting pool may have an influence in increased value or neighborhood enthusiasm over quite a large area.” The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City was established as a separate entity on October 1, 1947. As of the end of 1948, there were 53 builder members and 63 associate members and the association ended the year with a deficit of $1,329 from total income of just under $11,000. During this 80th anniversary year of the Home Builders Association, each month’s BBN will feature a look back at the HBA’s history. Members who have photos or artifacts are encouraged to share them with HBA staff as we celebrate and remember the association’s past.
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