Lincoln Business Builder by Home Builders Association of Lincoln

The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER February 2013 Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln Volume 50 No. 2

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41st Annual Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show February 7-10, 2013

Thursday & Friday • 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday • 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday • 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Lancaster Event Center 84th & Havelock Avenue

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President’s Message February 2013 Vol. 50, No. 2

Contents President’s Message Upcoming Events Member News HBAL Mailbox HBAL Chili Cook-off Builders & Buyers Bypass Budget Bullet Financial Column Spring Parade Contracts LHBCF Scholarship Application HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony HBAL to Sponsor New Lincoln Children’s Museum Exhibit 2013 Home & Garden Show New Members Directory Changes Cancellations Renewals Lancaster County Housing Stats Building Permits

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President’s Message Mike Rezac, HBAL President Thank you to everyone who attended the January 14 Installation and Awards Ceremony or has offered words of encouragement since. The evening was very enjoyable, entertaining and we were able to recognize a few very deserving members with annual awards. The building industry has changed immensely these past few years and is predicted to continue down the path of energy efficiency, new products, technology and changing methods of construction. There are very detailed discussions being held. I encourage you to participate, understand, evaluate and use your years of experience to challenge concepts when appropriate. Most economic forecasts indicate our industry will continue to make progress in 2013. This doesn’t mean there won’t be challenges with material costs, code changes or difficulties hiring quality, skilled employees or trade contractors. I encourage all builders, trade contractors and associates in Lincoln and surrounding communities to become active members of HBAL. Support one another, do business with one another and together we will continue to build our community. The 41st Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show will be February 7-10. Most homeowners believe face-to-face is the most important source of home improvement information. If you are not already an exhibitor, sign up or come to the show to start making plans for next year! The NAHB Board of Directors approved the HBAL application for local association affiliation on January 24, 2013! Watch for more details in e-newsletters and the Lincoln Business Builder. Let’s have a Great 2013!

Home Builders Association of Lincoln

Executive Committee

6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516 (402) 423-4225 phone • (402) 423-4251 fax www.hbal.org • info@hbal.org

Mike Rezac, President

Jeff Bielenberg

Mike Kinning, President Elect

National Directors

The Lincoln Business Builder is published 12 times per year by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln, 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516. The Lincoln Business Builder is mailed to all members of the HBAL.

Mike May, 1st Vice President Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President Lori Pippitt, CKD, CGR, CAPS, Secretary Bob Bryant, Treasurer

The Home Builders Association does not accept responsibility for or endorse any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles.

Dan Klein, Sr., Immediate Past President

The annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues.

Mark Aksamit, Jess Baker, Roger Bumgarner, Ruth Hietbrink, Eric Hoke, Justin Johnson, Matt Kleinschmit, Jerry Maher, CGP, CAPS, CGB, Chuck Pfenning, Herb Reese, CGR, CAPS, Lance Roach, Ken Svoboda

Mike Benker Jennie Korth

Publisher Editor, Photographer, Design

HBAL Staff

Mike Benker, Executive Vice President

Board of Directors

Remodelers Council Dan Klein, Sr. Justin Johnson, Alternate

National Life Directors Jim Christo, CGR, CGB, Joe Hampton, Duane Helmink, John Hoppe, Jr., Ward Fred Hoppe, Joe McKee, Robert Peterson, J. Greg Schwinn, Bob Stephens, Jerry Witthuhn

Past Presidents Allen Barber, Jerry Boyce, Steve Fulton, CGP, Mike Goings, CGP, CSP, Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP, Rick Krueger, Dan Kubr, Donn Mann, Sam Manzitto, Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS, Greg Shinaut, CGP, Ken Westerhold

Kayla Harrison, Jennie Korth & Melissa Hilgenkamp

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Upcoming Events

Calendar of Events Feb. 7-10

Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show Lancaster Event Center Thu. & Fri. 5 - 9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $6 per person or $5 with a non-perishable food item

Feb. 14

HOMEPAC & Board of Directors HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 9:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Feb. 19

Remodelers Council After Hours Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 22

Spring Parade of Homes Early Bird Deadline

Mar. 1

Spring Parade of Homes Final Deadline

Mar. 11

Fifth Annual Chili Cook-off Sesostris Shrine Center • 1050 Saltillo Road 6:00 p.m. Cost: $15 per person (kids 12 years & under FREE)

Mar. 15

Tour of Remodeled Homes Deadline

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2013 General Membership Meetings (dates subject to change)

Mark your calendar and plan to attend these meetings in 2013! March 11 Chili Cook-off April 15 Tribute to Youth September 16 General Membership Meeting November 11 HBAL Election Night December 6 Christmas Party

Member News | HBAL Mailbox

In Sympathy

Member News

Our sympathy to Lenette & Greg Schwinn, Schwinn Homes, LLC, on the death of Lenette’s mother, Laura Mae Nelson, who passed away on December 27.

Congratulations Heidi (Melvin) & Karel Polacek (Lincoln Cabinet)

Our sympathy to Mike & Sharon Leif, Dworak Plumbing, on the loss of Mike’s mother, Mildred Leif, who passed away on January 1. Our sympathy to Jim & Debbie Meyerhoff, Dworak Plumbing, on the loss of Jim’s father, John “Jack” Meyerhoff, who passed away on January 21.

HBAL Mailbox Dear HBAL, Thank you so much! We are so touched by the marvelous collection of handmade houses filled with toys that you have made and donated to the Center’s Toyland for Kids holiday gift distribution! You are a shining example of Lincoln’s selflessness and generosity, and you are making your community a better place to live. It is even more appreciated that all of you took the time to specially make these wonderful houses and that you thought of the families we serve to receive them for Christmas. Many children are going to have a wonderful Christmas thanks to your generosity.

Heidi & Karel were married December 29, 2012.

You have given so much more than merchandise. In fact, you are bringing the joy of this holiday season to some of Lincoln’s most needy families– to children who might otherwise have had to make do with something used, something handed down, or nothing at all. Not to mention so many parents who have been dreading this disappointment they would see in their children’s eyes. And you also have given them another great gift: the resources to be generous themselves! You might be surprised how often clients thank us for making it possible for them to give something– a day of bright wrapping paper, presents, warmth, and family happiness. A rare gift indeed. We feel so lucky to have friends like you! You have helped feed both body and spirit of many of the 42,000 adults and children living in poverty in our city, and we honor you for it. Sincerely, Beatty Brasch Executive Director, Center for People in Need • • • • • • • • Dear Friends, On behalf of Voices of Hope, and the people we serve, thank you so much. Your donation of dolls and toys is greatly appreciated. Our clients and their children were so grateful! Thank you again for your kindness and for helping us give hope a this special time of year. You truly have made a difference! Sincerely, Marcee Metzger Executive Director, Voices of Hope

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HBAL Chili Cook-off

5th Annual HBAL Chili Cookoff You don’t have to be from Texas to make great chili! It’s time to form a team, get out the cookbook and start planning your red hot chili booth at our Fifth Annual Chili Cookoff. Let’s have some fun, eat some chili and win some super prizes. Does your company think it can make the best chili this side of El Paso? Now’s the time to prove it. Contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 if you want to be a part of the committee or if you want a booth.

Thanks to

Lincoln Federal Savings Bank for being a Beverage Sponsor and to

Culligan Water Conditioning for providing the bottled water!

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Join us for the hottest event of the year!

Monday, March 11, 2013 Shrine Center 1050 Saltillo Road (off Hwy 77 & Saltillo Road)

6:00 p.m. - Let the feast begin! 7:30 p.m. - Votes must be cast 7:45 p.m. - Prizes awarded

Admission

$15 per person (kids 12 and under are free)

Chili Entrant Info Cost for a booth - FREE Chili preparation and booth set-up: 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. **All preparation MUST be done at the Shrine Center!** Exhibitors (cooks) will: • Prepare 3 gallons of chili (in a roaster pan) • Have their own meat thermometer • Bring a table cover • Provide their own three-prong extension cords • Choose a theme for their booth & decorate (please, do not attach anything to the walls) • Name their chili • Help with clean-up at the end of the night HBAL will provide: • 8 ft. table • Chairs • Electrical outlet

• Bowls, spoons, napkins • Crackers • Prizes

The proceeds from this event will go to the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. Its mission is to support the educational and charitable activities of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln. The Foundation strives to support the community by contributing to community service projects focused on housing, as well as providing scholarships for students pursuing a career related to the building industry, and providing funding for other industry related educational and research programs. Gifts are tax deductible to this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

HBAL Chili Cook-off

RSVP to attend by March 5

Chili Cook-off Registration

We will be attending the 5th Annual Chili Cook-off.

Our company wants to have a booth because we are the best cooks this side of El Paso. We understand that all food preparation must be done on-site and that outside alcohol cannot be brought into the Shrine Center during preparation/cook-off.

__________________________________________________ Company Name _____ Yes, we will be attending with _____ adults and _____ children under 12. Please list names below:

________________________________ Company or Team Name

_____________________________________________

________________________________ Primary Contact Name

_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ ____ Check here if you would also like to enter the Chili Cook-off and complete Contest Registration form on the right. ____ Check here if you would like to sponsor a kids activity or donate a raffle prize.

________________________________ E-mail Address / Phone No.

Don’t forget to RSVP, too! You will receive admittance for two with your booth. Each additional attendee is $15.

Return your this form to the HBAL office via fax (402-423-4251) or e-mail (info@hbal.org).

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Builders & Buyers Bypass Budget Bullet

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The mortgage interest deduction (MID) cost the US Treasury $88.8 billion in 2011, making it the second largest tax break for individuals. That is precisely why the Congress has its sights set on it. However, there is much debate about how to reduce its costs to the Treasury and by how much.

• House Beams

No matter what happens, reducing the MID will lower some house prices. That being said, how the Congress reduces the MID will determine how much how many houses lose value. And since so many of us own a home, sell homes or build homes, the MID will not be singled out for special treatment. Rather, the Congress will cap or phaseout the value of all deductions, and in that way avoid favoring one deduction over another.

• Joists & Deck

While there are several possible approaches, the fiscal cliff compromise bill passed into law on January 2nd of this year phases out itemized deductions for households with incomes over $300,000. While at first blush this may appear to be quite damaging, I think homeowners, realtors, builders, and the entire housing industry have all dodged a bullet and should sleep well for quite a while, or at least until the Congress reopens debate on the tax code sometime in the future Phasing out Schedule A deductions for couples with incomes over $300,000 limits the impact to buyers of only the most expensive houses. For example, with a 10% down-payment on a $1,500,000 house, mortgage interest would be $54,000/year, property taxes would average $16,500, and insurance would be about $8,000, totaling $78,500 in annual housing-related expenses. To finance that mortgage, the $78,500 should ideally not be more than 30% of gross income, which means qualifying requires having an annual income of roughly $260,000; comfortably below the income level at which deductions start phasing out.

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That being said, how much will a house valued at $2,000,000 decline? By very little! In theory it will fall by the one-time lump-sum amount necessary to compensate buyers for the new income taxes they will pay due to their being at or above the phaseout threshold. With interest rates currently at 4%, this means, and trust me on this, every $1,000 in added income taxes reduces the house price by ($1,000/4% or) $25,000. However, in reality, these impacts will be dramatically mitigated by tax avoidance strategies available to the very wealthy including systematically larger down-payments, cash purchases, corporate purchases and so on. In short, few homeowners will be impacted by the new tax treatment of deductions including the MID. For households with incomes below $300,000, there are no impacts stemming from this change and for those with higher incomes, the impacts will largely be mitigated by tax avoidance behavior. At worst, only homes worth well over a million dollars will be adversely affected. With huge deficits as far as the eye can see, the tax treatment of deductions is sure to continue to change and evolve. Enjoy the debate, but be aware that next time you may be on the menu. Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. is President of GraphsandLaughs, LLC and can be reached at Elliot@graphsandlaughs.net. His daily 70 word economics and policy blog can be seen at www.econ70.com.

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Financial Column

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Provided by Brian Willet, Waddell & Reed

The new year began with some political drama, as last-minute negotiations attempted to avert sending the nation over the “fiscal cliff.” Technically, we actually did go over the cliff, however briefly, as a host of tax provisions and automatic spending cuts took effect at the stroke of midnight on December 31, 2012. However, January 1, 2013, saw legislation--retroactively effective--pass the U.S. Senate, and then later the House of Representatives. The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA) permanently extends a number of major tax provisions and temporarily extends many others. Here are the basics.

Tax rates

For most individuals, the legislation permanently extends the lower federal income tax rates that have existed for the last decade. That means most taxpayers will continue to pay tax according to the same six tax brackets (10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, and 35%) that applied for 2012. The top federal income tax rate, however, will increase to 39.6% beginning in 2013 for individuals with income that exceeds $400,000 ($450,000 for married couples filing joint returns). Generally, lower tax rates that applied to long-term capital gain and qualifying dividends have been permanently extended for most individuals as well. If you’re in the 10% or 15% marginal income tax bracket, a special 0% rate generally applies. If you are in the 25%, 28%, 33%, or 35% tax brackets, a 15% maximum rate will generally apply. Beginning in 2013, however, those who pay tax at the higher 39.6% federal income tax rate (i.e., individuals with income that exceeds $400,000, or married couples filing jointly with income that exceeds $450,000) will be subject to a maximum rate of 20% for long-term capital gain and qualifying dividends.

Alternative minimum tax (AMT)

The AMT is essentially a parallel federal income tax system with its own rates and rules. The last temporary AMT “patch” expired at the end of 2011, threatening to dramatically increase the number of individuals subject to the AMT for 2012. The American Taxpayer Relief Act permanently extends AMT relief, retroactively increasing the AMT exemption amounts for 2012, and providing that the exemption amounts will be indexed for inflation in future years. The Act also permanently extends provisions that allowed nonrefundable personal income tax credits to be used to offset AMT liability.

• Expanded tax credit provisions relating to the dependent care tax credit, the adoption tax credit, and the child tax credit • Higher limits and more generous rules of application relating to certain education provisions, including Coverdell education savings accounts, employer-provided education assistance, and the student loan interest deduction

Temporary extensions

• Provisions relating to increased earned income tax credit amounts for families with three or more children are extended through 2017 • American Opportunity credit provisions relating to maximum credit amount, refundability, and phaseout limits are extended through 2017 • The $250 above-the-line tax deduction for educator classroom expenses, the limited ability to deduct mortgage insurance premiums as qualified residence interest, the ability to deduct state and local sales tax in lieu of the itemized deduction for state and local income tax, and the deduction for qualified higher education expenses are all extended through 2013 • Charitable IRA distributions (IRA holders over age 70½ are able to exclude from income up to $100,000 in qualified distributions made to charitable organizations) are extended through 2013; special rules apply for the 2012 tax year • Exclusion of qualified mortgage debt forgiveness from income provisions extended through 2013 • Exclusion of 100% of the capital gain from the sale of qualified small business stock extended to apply to stock acquired before January 1, 2014 • 50% bonus depreciation and expanded Section 179 expense limits extended through 2013 The article is written by Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc., but is provided by Brian W. Willet. It is meant to be used for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Please consult with your tax, legal and financial advisor prior to making financial decisions. Waddell & Reed does not provide tax advice. Copyright 2012 - Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc., all rights reserved. Waddell & Reed and Broadridge Investor Communications Solutions, Inc. are not affiliated companies. Brian W. Willet is a District Manager with Waddell & Reed in Lincoln, NE and can be reached at 402-484-7526. Waddell & Reed, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC

2012 AMT Exemption Amounts Before Act

After Act

Married filing jointly

$45,000

$78,750

Unmarried individuals

$33,750

$50,600

Married filing separately

$22,500

$39,375

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The Act makes permanent the $5 million exemption amounts (indexed for inflation) for the estate tax, the gift tax, and the generation-skipping transfer tax--the same exemptions that were in effect for 2011 and 2012. The top tax rate, however, is increased to 40% (up from 35%) beginning in 2013. The Act also permanently extends the “portability” provision in effect for 2011 and 2012 that allows the executor of a deceased individual’s estate to transfer any unused exemption amount to the individual’s surviving spouse.

Phaseout or limitation of itemized deductions and personal exemptions In the past, itemized deductions and personal and dependency exemptions were phased out or limited for high-income individuals. Since 2010, neither itemized deductions nor personal and dependency exemptions have been subject to phaseout or limitation based on income, but those provisions expired at the end of 2012.

The new legislation provides that, beginning in 2013, personal and dependency exemptions will be phased out for those with incomes exceeding specified income thresholds. Similarly, itemized deductions will be limited. For both the personal and dependency exemptions phaseout and the itemized deduction limitation, the threshold is $250,000 for single individuals ($300,000 for married individuals filing joint federal income tax returns).

Other expiring or expired provisions made permanent

• “Marriage penalty” relief in the form of an increased standard deduction amount for married couples and expanded 15% federal income tax bracket

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Spring Parade Contracts

2013 Spring Parade of Homes Contract May 12-19, 2013

Early Bird Deadline - February 22, 2013 • Final Deadline - March 1, 2013 THE BUILDER PARTICIPANTS AGREE TO: 1. Participate with a new, not previously occupied home(s) built by the entrant. 2.

Have the entry open Sundays 1-6 p.m., Weekdays 6-9 p.m., and Saturday 1-6 p.m.

Display the HBAL site sign prominently in the front yard of the entry(s). (Sign pick-up is at 84 Lumber the Friday before the Parade from 8-11 a.m.)

Have final inspection completed by Building & Safety AND THE DECISION OF THE PARADE OF HOMES COMMITTEE by the opening date and time.

Provide information for the Guidebook by March 1, 2013. This includes the price range of your home(s), professional rendering, narrative, and directions. Renderings must be professional drawings or photographs and may be supplied in color or black and white. Renderings are subject to approval of the Parade Committee. Narratives and renderings may be emailed to kayla@hbal.org. Call 402-423-4225 for questions regarding format.

THE PARADE OF HOMES COMMITTEE WILL PROVIDE ENTRANT WITH: 1. A comprehensive advertising campaign. 2.

One site sign and two directional signs per entry, or more if route evaluation indicates. SIGNS MUST BE RETURNED ON MAY 20 BY 11:00 A.M.

A full page in the Parade Guidebook which describes your house. Builders will receive a proof of their page by email if we have an email address on record. If an email address is not available, a copy of the page will be faxed or mailed.

A full page ad opposite your entry page may be purchased for only $400. (This ad must be about the builder’s business only.)

5. Sufficient Guidebooks for each entry. 6. An online flipbook (including links to your website) will supplement the printed guidebook. FEES: Your check must be submitted by March 1. (After the Early Bird Deadline, the entry is $50 more per entry. There is no discount for more than one entry.)

You must notify HBAL IN ADVANCE if you are unable to have your entry open--NO EXCEPTIONS!

Early Bird Fees _____ Single-family: $750 _____ 2-4 plex: $900 _____ 5-and-up plex: $1,150

Additional information regarding the Parade is on the next page.

Final Deadline Fees _____ Single-family: $800 _____ 2-4 plex: $950 _____ 5-and-up plex: $1,200

I agree to cooperate with the Parade of Homes Committee and to abide by the terms and conditions above and on enclosed sheet. Exact Address of Entry

Name of Entry

Subdivision

Company Name

Signature Approximate Price of House: This home is: Presold

For Sale

With Lot:

Without Lot:

Furnished:

Unfurnished:

This home uses a natural gas furnace and water heater (no heat pump): yes

Online Flipbook: The online flipbook will include links which can be used to direct the public to your webpage. By default, we will link the rendering, your logo and your website in the contact information to the web addresses you supply here: Rendering: Logo: Website: If you do not provide a link, it will not be included in the online flipbook. You can request additional links on your entry page. Fees may apply. Contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 for more information. Directions to the home will be on each page. You must give specific turnby-turn directions to your entry: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

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Return this contract to

Home Builders AssociAtion of lincoln

6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C • Lincoln, NE 68516 Phone: 402-423-4225 • Fax: 402-423-4251

Return this form to HBAL!

Spring Parade Contracts

2013 Spring Guidebook Advertising Contract May 12-19, 2013

Early Bird Deadline - February 22, 2013 • Final Deadline - March 1, 2013 Circulation: Five thousand books are distributed to Parade visitors and an online flip book will be available for four months. Please return this page to reserve your ad space. Complete the second page (the Advertising Checklist) and return with your ad. Company

Ordered By

Billing Address

City

Phone

State

Fax

ZIP Code

E-mail

If you use an ad agency or graphic artist for your ad, include the contact name, company and phone number of the person who designed it: Name/Company

E-mail

Phone

Contract for 2 Parades & Save!

Single Parade Cost

Ad Size

Dimensions

Early Bird

Final Deadline

Early Bird

Final Deadline

Full Page

7.75 “ wide x 10.375” high

1/2 Page

7.75” wide x 5” high

1/4 Page

3.75” wide x 5” high

Centerfold*

15.5” wide x 10.375” high

 $725 per issue  $440 per issue  $295 per issue  $1,650 per issue  $1,075 per issue  $1,075 per issue  $1,400 per issue

 $750 per issue  $470 per issue  $325 per issue  $1,710 per issue  $1,125 per issue  $1,125 per issue  $1,450 per issue

 $775  $475  $335  $1,700  $1,150  $1,150  $1,590

 $800  $505  $360  $1,760  $1,210  $1,210  $1,650

Inside Front Cover* 7.75” wide x 10.375” high Inside Back Cover* 7.75” wide x 10.375” high Outside Back Cover*7.75” wide x 10.375” high

Note: Builders can purchase a full page ad opposite their Parade Home entry for $400. This ad must be about the builder’s business only. Builder Page

7.75” wide x 10.375” high

 $400

*The previous advertiser has the right to request the centerfold, inside front cover, inside back cover and outside back cover again.

Please see the attached Advertising Checklist for acceptable ad formats and other details. Check One: Color:

    

 Use the exact ad placed in the 2012 Fall Parade Guidebook.  I want HBAL to revise my ad (see hourly rates under “Revisions”).

 I will furnish an ad to HBAL by March 1, 2013.  I want HBAL to design my ad (minimum $55 charge).

At an additional cost, you can use color in your ad. If you are using a process or spot color, be sure to list it. Color mode must be Black & White or CMYK, not RGB. Black & White (No color, no extra charge) 1 color (in addition to black) ($50)

Process/Spot Color:

2 colors ($150)

Process/Spot Colors:

3 colors ($200)

Process/Spot Colors:

Full color ($250)

Ad Format: Please see the attached Advertising Checklist for acceptable ad formats and specifications. Revisions: Any adjustments or changes to your ad will be billed as follows: $55 per hour for all changes $55 per hour for pre-production work if required $55 minimum to design your ad (please call HBAL at 402-423-4225 for details) If you have questions on whether your ad will be subject to additional charges, contact HBAL at 402-423-4225. Proofs: An Epson proof of your ad will be available at the HBAL office for you to review. This gives you an opportunity to look at the actual printed color (vs. viewing it on your computer screen), as well as a final review of content. Online Flipbook: Your ad will be linked to your website in the online version of the Parade Guidebook. Please indicate your web address here: If you do not provide a link, it will not be included in the online flipbook. While we do keep previous Guidebook ads, it is your responsibility to keep your ad on file if you want to re-use it or make changes to it in the future.

Return this contract to

Home Builders AssociAtion of lincoln

6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C • Lincoln, NE 68516 Phone: 402-423-4225 • Fax: 402-423-4251 • E-mail: jennie@hbal.org

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LHBCF Scholarship Application

Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Scholarship Application $1,000 President's Scholarship two $750 Home Builders Association of Lincoln Scholarships and two $750 Remodelers Council Scholarships may be awarded.

Description: These scholarships were established to benefit recent graduates of high school and who will attend an accredited college, university or technical college and major in one of the construction fields. Scholarship must be used within 2 years and will be paid upon submission of tuition statements/receipts. To apply: Application must be completed and submitted along with two letters of recommendation from your industrial technology instructor(s) and/or school counselor(s). You must also include a separate sheet explaining why you are interested in pursuing a career in construction and what influenced your decision. Please attach a wallet-size photo to be used for publicity purposes only. Time line: Application forms are due at the Home Builders Association of Lincoln office by March 1, 2013. Name Address City

Zip

Phone

High School Email Address

President=s Scholarship Application: If you have a parent, grandparent or other relative who owns or is employed by a member of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln, you may be eligible for the $1,000 President=s Scholarship. Please give us the name of the relative, your relationship to them and their place of employment.

GENERAL INFORMATION Date of Birth Parents or Guardians: Occupation Father Mother Occupation

Name of relative:

EDUCATION PLANS Month/year you will graduate from high school Month/year you plan to enter college Where have you applied for admission? Date applied 1. College 2. College Date applied In what courses do you plan to major?

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

What do you expect to do after graduation from college?

scholarship aid?

Relationship: Place of employment:

How do you plan to finance your future education?

Have you received scholarship aid to date? Do you feel you could continue your education without

APPLICATION CHECK-LIST HIGH SCHOOL AND OTHER EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES List high school activities. (Clubs, sports, leadership, etc.)

Did you include two letters of recommendation? Did you attach a separate sheet describing why you are interested in pursuing a career in construction and what influenced your decision? Did you include a wallet-size photo? Did you submit the application no later than March 1, 2013?

List any extracurricular activities.

Signature

Date Submit Scholarship Application to: Scholarship Committee Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C Lincoln, NE 68516 Phone: 402-423-4225

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HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony

Mike Rezac, Rezac Construction, Inc., was installed as HBAL’s 2013 President by outgoing President, Dan Klein, Sr., Regal Building Systems, Inc.

Mike’s wife, Bobbi, presents him with his President’s pin.

Mike’s family celebrated with him. Pictured are Jake Lane, Hayley Rezac, Paige Barker, Nick Rezac, Bobbi Rezac and Mike Rezac.

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Perry Haralson, Cornhusker Bank, does his best Rezac impersonation as he covers the “Top Ten Bad Construction Ideas.”

HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony Mike presents gifts to Dan as a token of appreciation for his year of service as President.

Dan’s wife, Sharon, presents him with a Past President pin.

Past HBAL Presidents in attendance: Lois Hartzell, Mike Rezac, Fred Hoppe, Mike Benker, Steve Fulton, Jim Christo, Roger Reynolds, Bob Peterson, Greg Schwinn and Jerry Boyce.

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HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony

2012 Associate of the Year Mark Aksamit, Earl Carter Lumber Co., was named the 2012 Associate of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln (HBAL) at its annual installation banquet January 14, 2013. Mark has served on the HBAL Board of Directors and is involved with many activities through HBAL including member recruitment, the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation’s Chili Cook-off and Santa Cop Project. He is also an active member of the Remodelers Council of Lincoln. HBAL’s Associate of the Year award is given annually to recognize an outstanding Associate member of the association who has conducted themselves in an exemplary manner so as to bring credit to the building industry, community and HBAL.

Dan Peterson Affordable Housing Award Jerry Boyce, Boyce Construction, Inc., was named the 2012 recipient of the Dan Peterson Affordable Housing Award. Given in memory of Bob and Joan Peterson’s son, the award was presented by Bob to Jerry at the Home Builders Association of Lincoln’s annual installation and awards banquet on January 14, 2013. Jerry’s dedication to Habitat for Humanity is just one of many reasons he received this award. He has served as their job site supervisor for more than two years and recently received an award from Habitat for putting in the most volunteer hours in 2012. Jerry is a past president of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln and continues to be an active member of the Association, including helping guide them with their 16th Habitat Blitz Build last fall.

Dan Klein, Sr. thanks Kirk Bender, Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc., for all of his help with the Sporting Clay Shoot.

Dan Klein, Sr. thanks Bob Ruskamp, Lincoln Electric System, for his service as Parade Committee Chair.

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Ken Jones, Lincoln Winnelson Co., sings “God Bless the U.S.A.” at the beginning of the Installation & Awards Ceremony.

Dan Klein, Sr. presents Jim Crawford, Precast Products & Landscape Village, with the 2012 Herm Hemple Award which is given to the HBAL member who recruits the most new members.

HBAL to Sponsor New Lincoln Children’s Museum Exhibit

Home Builders Association of Lincoln Commits to Sponsorship of New Lincoln Children’s Museum Exhibit Up, way up! That’s the direction a new exhibit at Lincoln Children’s Museum will expand. A three-story exhibit based on the principles of design, imagination and construction will be made possible during Phase III of a five-phase renovation project thanks to support from the Home Builders Association of Lincoln (HBAL). “We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of the Lincoln Children’s Museum renovation and specifically one relating to the construction industry,” Pictured are Perry Haralson, Dan Klein, Sr., Paul Durban and Angela Smith. explained HBAL Executive Vice President Mike Benker. “The opportunity for young minds to Phase I of the plan featured a Hy-Vee grocery store and Kimmel creatively play now, may allow for future dreams to come true later,” Apple Orchard. In June 2012, the Water Exhibit opened with he added. generous support from more than a dozen donors and concluded Phase I. In November 2012, eight permanent exhibits: Sam & Benker, along with 2012 HBAL President Dan Klein Sr. of Regal Louie’s Pizzeria, Bryan Health, Lincoln Fire and Rescue and Lincoln Building Systems and HBAL 2nd Vice President Perry Haralson Police Department areas, Pet’s Vet, Johnny Carson Theater and of Cornhusker Bank, presented a $10,000 check to Paul Durban, Television Studio, Union Bank, Tracy’s Collision Center Mechanics executive director, and Angela Smith, director of development, on Garage, and BNSF Train comprised Phase II. behalf of the award-winning Museum. “HBAL’s generous sponsorship of our next phase is yet another example of their commitment to support educational and charitable activities in our community,” said Durban. “We are grateful and proud to call HBAL our partners in this effort to further the mission and improve the Museum for future generations.” Construction on the new exhibit, which will be the single-largest within the five-phase renovation project, is anticipated to begin in winter 2014. HBAL’s support will fund a portion of the exhibit, which will occur in conjunction with the expansion and renovation of the current popular “Tot Town” exhibit, a space dedicated to children ages 3 and younger. All of the Museum updates are focused on improving spaces where children as young as six months can make discoveries through play. For nearly 25 years, exhibits developed by Lincoln Children’s Museum in partnership with business, education and community leaders have been integral to hands-on learning and creativity among children—nearly 171,000 in 2012 alone! An entire generation has grown up benefitting from one of the best children’s museums in the nation. As times change and exhibits have been well loved, Lincoln Children’s Museum has done extensive research and development for future renovation plans.

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2013 Home & Garden Show

Find your inspiration at the

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Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show February 7-10, 2013 Thursday & Friday - 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Be ins p ire d !

Lancaster Event Center 84th & Havelock Avenue

Admission

Adults - $6 or get $1 off with a non-perishable item for the Lincoln Food Bank Children 12 & Under - FREE

Seminars 6:30 p.m.

Friday, February 8

Five Window Covering Ideas for Your Patio Door - Custom Blinds & Design

Saturday, February 9

11:00 a.m. Five Window Covering Ideas for Your Patio Door - Custom Blinds & Design

12 Noon

Building Technology Options for New Homes - James Lamb, Goings Homes, LLC

2:00 p.m. Backyard Farmer Panel LIVE

- Kim Todd, Host of Backyard Farmer, & UNL Extension

3:30 p.m. Do’s & Don’ts of Maintaining Your Gas Fireplace - Doug Gates, Douglas Fireplace Services

5:00 p.m. How to Stay Young for the First 100 Years! - Dr. Joni Smith, DC, Active Life Family Chiropractic

Sunday, February 10

1:00 p.m. Edible, Beautiful and Do-able Landscapes - Luann Finke, Finke Gardens

2:30 p.m. Ask the Experts of John Henry’s

- Jack Zohner, John Henry’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

Brought to you by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln See a list of exhibitors at www.hbal.org 18  Lincoln Business Builder

Look for these fun events in the Amy Arena: Balloon Creations by Shades & Petunia Tattoos for the Kids • Saltdogs Bounce House

Saturday, February 9 11 a.m. Calliope Clown Alley #40 Show 12-5 p.m. Help the UNL Student Chapter build bird houses (while supplies last) 12-5 p.m. Seat Belt Convincer 1-3 p.m. Meet Homer the Haymarket Hound and the Lincoln Haymakers Mascot 2-5 p.m. Make home-made flowerpots and LinGro Compost with the City of Lincoln Recycling Office

Sunday, February 10 12-3 p.m. Make a Wooden Heart with the SCC-Milford Student Chapter (while supplies last) 1-3 p.m. Meet Homer the Haymarket Hound and the Lincoln Haymakers Mascot 2 p.m. Calliope Clown Alley #40 Show

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Feb. 7-10, 2013 Lancaster Event Center Show Hours

Thursday, Feb. 7................. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8...................... 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9................ 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10................ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Move-In Hours for Exhibitors

Wednesday, Feb. 6............. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7................. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Move-Out Hours for Exhibitors

Sunday, Feb. 10.................. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11............ 8 a.m. - 12 Noon

Exhibit space is still available. Call 402-423-4225 today for more information!

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Exhibitors will automatically receive ten Admit One tickets and six Exhibitor Passes in the mail. However, all members of HBAL have the exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets for their employees, friends or clients in advance. Admit One tickets for the Show may be purchased for $2.50 each (tickets are $6 at the door or $5 with a Food Bank donation). Contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 for more information or fill in the order form below and fax it to 402-423-4251. Please send me: ____ Admit One ticket(s) to the Home & Garden Show at $2.50 each, which totals $____. ____ Extra Exhibitor Pass(es) at $2.50 each, which totals $____. ____ My check is enclosed. ____ Please bill me. Company Address City State Zip

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2013 Home & Garden Show

2013 Home Show • Current Exhibitors current as of January 28

Contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 to reserve your booth space today!! 2K Landscape Design (402-450-9943)................570-572 & 577-579 A1 Cabinet & Granite (402-474-0848)........................................ 368 ABC Seamless House Siding (402-477-5400)............................. A-26 AIA-Lincoln (402-326-1212)....................................................... 611 Action Plumbing & Heating, Inc. (402-423-6960)................ 307-308 Active Life Family Chiropractic (402-650-6468).......................... 607 Advanced Chiropractic Solutions (402-328-0028)....................... 532 Advantage Remodeling, Inc. (402-416-1430).............................. 326 Al’s Johns (402-783-2022).......................................................... 258 Amazing Life Products (406-781-3594).............................358 & 359 Amazing Sheets (909-247-4690)................................................. 113 American Electronics, Inc. (402-421-1222)................................. 354 American Fence Company (402-467-2511).......................... 243-244 Aqua Systems (402-466-6800)............................................. 573-574 Architectural Glassarts (402-420-2544)....................................... 544 Aspen Builders, Inc. (402-423-6811)........................................... 370 Assistive Technology Partnership (402-471-4962)....................... 694 Astro Buildings, Inc. (402-292-9894).......................................... 289 B Squared Construction/Natural Floors (402-304-7031)....... 633-634 BC Remodeling (402-310-5872)................................................. 653 BAJCO Construction (402-217-2489).......................................... 499 Bath Fitter (402-934-2284).......................................................... 263 A Better Way Construction (402-432-9000)................................ 695 Big Red Alert-ADT Security Dealer (402-483-4733).................... 615 Black Hills Energy (402-437-1814)........... A-18, 224-225 & 234-235 Blaz’n Grillworks/Setzer’s MFG (402-228-3533)......................... 230 Bonsall Pool & Spa (402-488-0148)....................617-618 & 643-644 Boulder Works Landscaping (402-499-5866)............. P-13, 652, 667 Bryant A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical Company (402-467-1111).................................. 537-540 Bugbee Homes (402-580-7339)........................................... 294-295 CBMC (Christian Business Men’s Connection) (402-730-0386).. A-30 CRS - Concrete Restoration Specialists (402-770-2765)............... 321 Cabinet Craft, Inc. (402-440-2017)............................................. 378 Capital City Exteriors (402-325-0506)........................................ A-23 Capital Overhead Door Co. (402-466-2754)............................... 569 Carpets Direct (402-486-3700)............................................ 547-548 Champion Family Chiropractic (402-423-4422).......................... 600 Chiropractic USA (402-420-2872).............................................. 304 Christo Design Build, Inc. (402-476-2288).................................. 711 City of Lincoln Recycling Office (402-441-7043)................. 627-628 City of Lincoln - Public Works & Utilities Department, Watershed Management Division (402-441-4959)................... 605 City of Lincoln, Public Works (402-441-7566)............................ 606 Classic Counters & Showers (402-253-3148)....................... 107-108 The Cleaning Authority (402-328-8632)...................................... 663 Clearwater Pools, Inc. (402-423-7665)................259-261 & 286-288 College Pro Painters (630-963-9528).......................................... 236 Comfort Techs, Inc. (402-465-0000).......................................... P-14 Complete Health Chiropractic (402-488-0288)........................... 701 Cornerstone Chiropractic Centre (402-483-4300)....................... 564 Cornhusker Bank (402-434-2265)............................................... 658 Create Me Geen Solutions (402-414-0440)................................. 664 Creative Landscaping (402-730-8424)......................................... 591 Culligan Water Conditioning (402-476-3351)............................ A-20 Cummins Sprinkler (402-420-1061)............................................ 270 Custom Blinds and Design (402-730-2000).......................... 371-372 CUTCO Cutlery (716-790-7181)................................................. 265 Dakota Wall Systems, Inc. (402-891-6520)................................. 632 Diamond Concrete Cutting, Inc. (402-239-7087)........................ 185 Dodd Construction (402-540-3443)............................................ 109 Don Johnson Homes, Inc. (402-436-3228).................................. 575 The Dryer Vent Dude (402-310-9530)........................................ 501 DuctMedic Air Duct Cleaning (402-435-3828)........................... 545 Dudley’s Dew Right Lawn and Tree Service (402-421-0870)............................ 513-514 Eagle 1st Roofing & Construction/ Generation Wood Floors (402-488-1900)............................... A-11

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Earnest Well Drilling, Inc. (402-761-2281).................................. 536 ECO Guard Insulation & Roofing (308-350-0492)....................... 596 EcoWater Systems of Lincoln (402-474-3440)............................ A-17 Edward Jones Investments (402-483-6101).................................. 568 Edward’s Stone (402-421-ROCK(7625))...................................... 325 Elite Fencing, LLC (402-202-8547)....................................... 603-604 Endicott Clay Products Co. (402-729-3315)......................... 689-690 Enercept/Bluestem SIPS, LLC (402-729-5686)............................. 335 Energy Armor Windows (402-499-1212).................................... 313 Energy Panel Structures (712-859-3219)..................................... 266 Epp Concrete Construction (402-423-9192)................................ 581 Eric’s Electric, Inc. (402-464-6449)........... A-18, 224-225 & 234-235 Ernie’s in Ceresco (402-665-3151)....................................... 654-655 Factory Direct Appliance (402-891-6500)............................ 389-392 Fakler Architects (402-228-3020)................................................ 610 Ferguson Enterprises (402-328-8589)................................... 301-302 First State Bank Nebraska (402-421-3535)................................... 245 Frosty Effects Construction, Inc. (402-646-5016)......................... 546 Fulton Construction, Inc. (402-464-7272).................................. P-10 GV Kustom Kitchens (402-326-3236).......................................... 563 Gana Trucking & Excavating, Inc. (402-794-5000)..................... P-11 Gardner’s Wisconsin Cheese (402-637-6112)............................. 394 General Excavating (402-467-1627)..................................... 529-530 George Witt Service, Inc. (402-434-6961)................................... 293 Going Nuts (402-489-6699)........................................................ 552 Goings Homes, LLC (402-477-8881)................................350 & 373 Golden Rule Contractors (402-641-2214)................................... 273 GoodeGuy Construction, Inc./ 3 Day Kitchen & Bath (402-435-6893)..................................... 297 Granite Transformations of Omaha (402-502-1180)............. 556-557 Green’s Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Remodeling (402-467-4444)...........................P-3 & P-4 The Groutsmith (402-540-8475)................................................. 277 Handy Man Home Remodeling Center (605-334-9600)....... 504-507 Harley’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (402-466-3408).. 585-586 Heartland Moving (402-466-1112)............................................. 256 Heritage Builders, Inc. (402-421-3333)....................................... 379 Heritage Homes (402-369-0151)................................................ 242 Hickman Area Economic Development Association (402-792-2212)............................... 246 Hinrichs Fine Woods, Inc. (402-466-8884)................................. 534 Home Innovations Spas, Inc. (402-421-2922).............................. P-9 Home Real Estate (402-436-3303).............................................. 641 Home Solutions of Nebraska (402-420-6911)...................648 & 671 Homestead Homes, Inc. (402-375-3515).................................... 647 ICF Connections, Inc. (402-934-1442)........................................ 280 Illuminations Lighting, Inc. (402-475-4663)......................... 342-343 The Inland Group (402-404-5488).............................................. 702 Innovations Siding & Windows (402-423-8831)........................... P-6 Innovative Homes & Design, Inc. (402-423-6565)...................... 608 INSPRO Insurance (402-483-4500)............................................. 590 Invisible Fence of the Hearland (402-330-4000)......................... 672 Ironwood Builders (402-416-1064)............................................. 306 JL Exteriors, Inc. (402-421-2005).......................................... 395-396 JR Premier Designs (402-617-1308)..................................... 336-337 John Henry’s Plumbing, Htg. & A/C (402-435-5555).................... P-8 Judson Irrigation, Inc. (402-420-6277)........................................ 625 K-Designers (402-943-8497)....................................................... 303 K2 Construction (402-467-2355).......................................... 247-251 Keller Williams Realty (402-328-0200)....................................... 320 Kinning Design Build, Inc. (402-421-1334).......................... 310-311 Kitchen Craft International (352-483-7600)................................. 237 Krieser Drywall & Insulation (402-540-1782)....................226 & 233 Krogman Tile Co., Inc. (402-488-4614)................................ 554-555 Kuhlman Construction, Inc. (402-761-2221)....................... 528, 717 Landscape Curbing of Lincoln, Inc. (402-499-CURB).................. 576 Liberty First Credit Union (402-465-1022).................................. 338 Lifetime Cookware, Inc. (800-201-0828).............................. 668-669

2013 Home & Garden Show Lincoln Better Business Bureau (402-476-8822).......................... 609 Lincoln Cabinet (402-475-0650).......................................... 380-381 Lincoln Electric System (402-475-4211)................ 182-184, 587-588 Lincoln Journal Star (402-473-7193)........................................... 323 Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity (402-477-9184).393 Lincoln Lumber Co. (402-474-4488)........................................... 595 Lincoln Saltdogs (402-441-4181).........................Kid’s Square & 232 Lincoln Winnelson Co. (402-423-1217)............................... 687-688 LincolnFirst Realty (402-434-2222)............................................. 657 Lumbermen’s Brick and Supply Co. (402-421-0948).................. P-19 Luxury Heating and Air (402-610-1106)..................................... 580 McConnell Thermal Services, LLC (402-643-2340)..................... 602 McKinnis Residential (402-426-2644).................................. 291-292 Malibu Sunrooms & Outdoor Living (402-715-5380)........... 274-276 D. H. Merritt & Sons Sand, Gravel, & Ready-Mix (402-435-3213)............................... 299-300 Metalworks, Inc. (402-476-1211)................................................ 355 Midwest Bank (402-420-0560).................................................... 322 Midwest Earthworks, Inc. (402-464-0710)............................ 675-676 Midwest Exteriors, LLC (402-934-3646)............................... 660-662 Midwest Retrofoam (712-647-2047)........................................... 642 Midwest Tile, Marble and Granite, Inc. (402-476-2542)............. A-22 Midwest Unlimited, LLC (402-434-5446)............................. 360-363 Midwest Walls and Landcape (402-440-3416)............................ 110 Millard Lumber, Inc. (402-786-3030)......................................... A-22 Miller Landscapes & Construction, Inc. (402-325-9255)................ P6 Monkey Bar Storage Solutions (402-388-4300).......................... A-27 Monument Foods (402-430-1817).............................................. 596 Morton Buildings, Inc. (402-786-3000)....................................... 601 Moser Well Drilling & Service, Inc. (402-792-2515)............ 345-346 Mr. Amoto Lawn & Tree Service (402-476-8873).. 268-269, 278-279 Mr. Ed’s Flagpole Company (712-323-7095).............................. A-20 NLN Construction (402-499-5531)............................................. 281 Nac Luxury Baths (402-432-8770).................................... 181 & 388 National Furnace and Air Conditioning (402-436-3492)...... 635-636 Natural Light Co. (402-483-1500).............................................. A-30 Nebraska Brick & Supply (402-408-5555)................................... 365 Nebraska Building Products (402-438-2006)............................... 282 Nebraska Furniture Mart (402-392-3202)............................. 541-543 Bob Kittelson Nebraska Home Sales (402-440-8344).................. 503 Nebraska Nursery & Color Gardens (402-489-6712).................. P-16 Nebraska Outdoor Living Center, Inc. (402-474-7011)............... 509 Nebraska Re-Bath (402-484-0077)....................................... 597-598 Nebraska Soybean Board (952-836-7042)............................ 327-329 Nebraska State Patrol..........................................................237a-238 Nebraska’s Home Improvement Center (402-467-1212)....................P-12, 624 & 637 Nebraskaland Siding & Windows (402-464-4388)............... 351-353 Neighbors Family Homes, Inc. (402-432-1688)................... 558-559 Nissen’s Hardwood Floors, Inc. (402-432-9663)......................... 369 Noakes Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning (402-223-5348)..................... 333-334 Norman Plumbing, Inc. (402-464-5721)..................................... 681 ‘O’ Street Carpet (402-476-7567)......................................... 713-716 Oak Prairie Estates & Nursery (402-476-2550)............................ 683 Out of the Box (303-669-5237)............................................ 252-253 Outback Fence & Stain (402-310-0201)..................................... A-29 Outdoor Solutions (402-420-1477)............................................. 377 Pace Epoxy Stone (402-525-0034).............................................. 651 The Pampered Chef (402-450-4226)........................................... 283 The Paper Puller, Inc. (402-489-7855)........................................ 553 Paradise Pool & Spa, Inc. (402-580-7704)................................... 111 Pella Products of Omaha & Lincoln (402-861-7927).................. A-39 Pioneer Overhead Door, Inc. (402-476-6539)...................... 549-550 Plains Equipment Group (402-643-3616)............................. 314-317 Prairie Home Builders, Inc. (402-476-6599)......................... 284-285 Prairie Mile Tileworks (402-781-2665)........................................ 562 Precast Products & Landscape Village (402-477-2255)... A-24 & A-25 Quality Water Services, Inc. (402-423-0909)............................. A-28 Quick’n Brite, Inc. (425-778-8285)............................................. 262 RDM Landscapes (402-310-0868)............................................... 508 Ray’s Lawn & Home Care (402-476-8614)..........259-261 & 286-288 Raymond Contracting, Inc. (402-783-2663)......................... 345-346

Raynor Doors of Nebraska, Inc. (402-477-5504).................. 114-115 RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts (402-441-4120)............................ 324 REALTORS Association of Lincoln (402-441-3626)..................... 631 Reese Construction, Inc. (402-483-1313).................................... 630 Refinishing Unlimited (402-304-8545)....................................... 682 Reimers-Kaufman Concrete Products Co. (402-434-1855)........... 629 Reinke Shakes (402-365-7521)................................................... 659 Remodel Green, Inc. (402-730-1020)...............................566 & 583 Renaissance Handyman (402-499-4696)..................................... 699 Renewal by Andersen (316-712-0206)................340-341 & 382-383 The Restoration Pros (402-325-9577)................................... 619-620 Reynolds Design & Remodeling (402-475-9663)....................... A-19 Rezac Construction, Inc. (402-477-8844).................................... 309 Roof Tech, Inc. (402-476-2646).................................................. 650 Rybak Homes, LLC (402-217-6771)........................................... A-12 Sam’s Club (402-438-3540)........................................................ 332 Satellite Guru (720-398-5919).......................................... 116 & 512 Schulte Chiropractic Wellness Center (402-420-0024)................ 592 Security Fence, Inc. (402-944-3259).......................................... P-17 Seeds of Life, Inc. (402-489-8315)............................................. P-20 Select Comfort Corporation (763-551-7069)............P-15, 710 & 723 Sesostris Shrine Iron Nobles (402-474-6890).............................. 680 Sesostris Shrine Center (402-474-6890)...................................... 697 Shine-A-Blind Nebraska, Inc. (402-467-3070)............................. 599 Sid Dillon (402-464-6500)................................................... 706-707 Smoking Gun Jerky (402-416-7460)............................................ 678 South Shore Builders, LLC (402-432-0590)................................ P-21 Southwick Sewer & Drain (402-475-2462)................................ 246A SPAS PLUS of Lincoln (402-421-8401).................. 684-686, 691-693 A Spice Above (312-399-6672)............................................ 228-229 Star City Heating & Cooling (402-464-7827)........................ 622-623 Stephens & Smith Construction Co. (402-475-8087).................. A-15 Sticks & Stones Hardscapes, Inc. (402-450-7169)....347-349 & 374-376 Stone Clad, Inc. (402-429-2520)................................................. 567 Stonebrook Roofing, Inc. (402-438-5559)....................... A-13 & 267 Summit Homes, LLC (402-430-5338).......................................... 500 Superior Spa and Pool (402-328-0085)........................................ P-5 Supreme Surface Countertops (402-464-2525)............................ 344 Tailored Landscapes, LLC (402-416-5691)................................. P-18 Tastefully Simple (402-486-1851)............................................... 582 Telbasta Forge (402-720-6992)............................................ 105-106 Thirty-One Gifts (308-991-6464)................................................ 256 Thrasher Basement Systems (402-916-4218).....................589 & 616 Tillotson Enterprises, Inc. (402-466-7038)............................ 613-614 Tru-Built Construction (402-477-4663)...................................... A-14 Tupperware (308-345-2909)...................................................... A-29 USA Insulation (402-592-1718).................................................. 290 Union Bank & Trust Co. (402-323-1447)...........................305 &330 Union Title Company LLC (402-323-1888)................................. 331 Urethane Contracting (402-560-8660)................................. 515-516 V2K Window Décor (402-421-9366).......................................... 533 Vantage Pointe Homes, Inc. (402-423-8821).............................. 312 Vasa Construction, Inc. (402-782-2126)...................................... 257 Versa-Lok (651-773-7483)......................................................... A-22 Vinnie Krikac State Farm Agency (402-474-1173)....................... 656 Waddell & Reed (402-484-7526)................................................ 626 Wardcraft Homes, Inc. (785-632-5664)....................................... 677 Water Solutions (402-493-4459)................................................. 298 Watkins Products (402-925-2588)........................................ 510-511 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (402-434-4346)............................. 531 West Gate Bank (402-323-8968)................................................. 551 White Castle Roofing (402-423-1796).......................................... P-2 Willet Construction, Inc. (402-434-8008).................................... 561 Window Depot USA Lincoln by Heartland Home Improvements (402-730-3945)............... 708-709 Window Option Specialists (402-466-2777)................................ P-1 Window World (402-537-7313).........................645-646 & 673-674 Wood Floors ‘R’ Us, Inc. (402-470-3608)............................... A-20 B Woods Bros. Realty (402-434-3709)........................................... 594 Wright Sheds (402-408-9798)..................................................... 112 Yankee Hill Brick & Tile Company (402-477-6663)............. 638-639 Yankee Hill Landscape Co., Inc, (402-416-2611)......................... P-2

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New Members | Directory Changes | Cancellations

Welcome New Members The Groutsmith Kevin Monismith

6839 Cedarwood Drive Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402-540-8475 Email: groutsmith016@gmail.com Website: groutsmithnebraska.com Description: grout and tie cleaning and restoration.

Midwest Exteriors, LLC Jerry Simon (Lori)

13625 C Street Omaha, NE 68144 Phone: 402-934-3646 Fax: 402-934-3814 Cellular: 402-740-4348 Email: shellyprudell@hotmail.com Website: www.midwestexteriors.com

Mr. Amoto Lawn & Tree Service Rob Boyd (Kim)

13611 Energy Way Waverly, NE 68462 Phone: 402-476-8873 Fax: 402-786-5777 Cellular: 402-310-2019 Website: www.mramotollc.com Description: Full service tree and lawn care including treatment and diagnostics, all forms of pruning, removal, stump grinding, crane work, and noninvasive cabling.

Murray Custom Homes, LLC

Matt Murray (Courtney)

6626 Ashbrook Drive Lincoln, NE 68516 Phone: 402-802-7021 Fax: 877-329-4645 Cellular: 1-888-766-3361 Email: matt@murraycustomhomes.com Description: New construction of single family residences, custom homes and remodeling.

Legacy Construction Paul Muff

443 B Street #1 Lincoln, NE 68502 Phone: 402-310-2213 Email: legacypaulmuff@yahoo.com Description: General contractor and carpenter. Sponsor: Pat Ohmberger, Home Real Estate

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Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity

Michele Williamson (Kim)

144 N. Antelope Valley Parkway Lincoln, NE 68503 Phone: 402-477-9184 Fax: 402-477-9190 Cellular: 402-730-7030 Email: mwilliamson@lincolnhabitat.org Website: www.lincolnhabitat.org

Sponsor: Jerry Boyce, Boyce Construction

Sorry to See You Go! If you see your company listed below, contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY! Centurion Stone, Stucco and EIFS DLR Group Fisher Custom Builders Capital Patio & The Flame Shop Underwood Construction Company, LLC Commonwealth Electric Co. Johnson Lawn & Landscape, Inc. NLN Construction

Urethane Contracting Services, LLC

Detail by Design

Dennis Allen (Susan)

9931 West ‘O’ Street, Lincoln, NE 68528 Phone: 402-560-8660 Fax: 402-438-4783 Email: dennisallensd@windstream.net Description: Conklin urethane elastomeric coatings sales and installation.

If you have an update to the information listed in the HBAL Membership Directory, please be sure to let us know via email (info@hbal.org) or call the office at 402-423-4225.

Sponsor: Alan Kaiser, Natural Light Company

Directory Changes • New phone number for Craig Bauer Construction Co. is 402-525-9500. Fax: 402-540-5000. • New phone number for Lincoln Turf is 402-730-8873. • Ben Hastreiter is the new principal contact at Nebraska Nurser y & Color Gardens. • New phone number for Re-Bath of Lincoln is 402-484-0077. • Jeff Crandon is the new principal contact for Star City Heating & Cooling. • New address for Edward’s Stone is 13400 S. 54th Street, Roca, NE 68430. • Mary Searcy is a new affiliate member with Home Real Estate. Cellular: 402-732-5556. • New website address for Artz & Sons Construction is www.artznsons.com. • Terri Buchanan is the new principal contact for KFOR Radio and ESPN/KLMS 1480 – Lincoln’s Sports Authority. Email: tuchanan@threeeagles.com. Phone: 402-429-0196. • Heidi Melvin, Lincoln Cabinet, is now Heidi Polacek. • Colin Emmons is a new affiliate member with Re/Max Real Estate Concepts. Phone: 402-570-3630. Email: Colin@RealEstateConcepts.net.

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Renewals

Thanks for Renewing Your Membership!

(Please allow 60 days for names to appear on this list.) 1st United Mortgage Banc, 27 years 84 Lumber, 11 years A-1 Linoleum & Carpet, Inc., 4 years A1 Complete Services, Inc. dba A1 Mold Testing & Remediation, 4 years AW Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., 4 years Aden Drywall, 11 years Advantage Remodeling, Inc., 12 years Architectural Glassart, 7 years Baylor, Evnen, Curtiss, Grimit & Witt, LLP, 6 years Camherdz Services Corporation, 5 years Christo Design Build, Inc., 38 years DuctMedic Air Duct Cleaning, 12 years EcoWater Systems of Lincoln, 17 years Ferrill Siding & Remodeling, 2 years

Local service for the life of your mortgage loan. At Cornhusker Bank, we believe when you come to us for a mortgage loan, you expect to continue to work with us well beyond closing. This is why we offer to service your mortgage right here in Lincoln.*

Life is good when banking is simple. Stop by, call, or visit us online to learn more. 56th & South St.

CornhuskerBank.com

402-434-2265

First National Bank, 11 years First State Bank Nebraska, 4 years Galaxy Countertops, 9 years Heritage Builders, Inc., 27 years Kuhlman Construction, Inc., 15 years

* Not all mortgage loans qualify for the local servicing program. Please contact a mortgage lender for details.

Lincoln Cabinet, 25 years Mann Customs, Inc., 37 years McConnell Thermal Services, LLC, 18 years Midwest Steel Works, Inc., 61 years Midwest Tile, Marble and Granite, Inc., 11 years Nac Luxury Bath Systems, 16 years Nebraska Sod Co., 24 years Nebraska Brick & Supply, 1 year Nebraska Title Co., 62 years Ramco Enterprises, LLC, 7 years Rybak Homes, LLC, 5 years Sadoff Iron & Metal, 2 years Star City Concrete Construction Co., 6 years StoneWorth Innovative Concrete Products, 2 years Stuchlik & Associates Insurance, 7 years The Glass Edge, 15 years Thrasher Basement Systems, 15 years

Almost Any Brick You Use Can Last for Hundreds of Years. So Be Particular.

Lincoln Turf, 1 year

Moser Well Drilling & Service, Inc., 18 years

Member FDIC

ANKEE HILL BRICK manufactures the highest quality FBX brick in a color palette ranging from the traditional reds and buffs to the innovative pinks, maroons, and lavenders. Standard and custom color ranges, sizes, and shapes are our specialty. Brick murals and ornamentation are brought to a new level of sophistication at Yankee Hill Brick. Rely on Yankee Hill to supply your project with the nest of materials.

Face brick Paving brick Thin brik veneer Pool Coping Ceramic tile and marble Keystones Address & entry signs Brick mural & ornamentation Crushed landscape brick

Two Men And A Truck, 10 years US Bank, 62 years Wellmann Heating & Air, 21 years Wilderness Construction, Inc., 6 years Yankee Hill Landscape, 2 years Zimmer Insurance Group, 22 years

3705 S. Coddington Lincoln, NE 68522

(402) 477-6663

4212 S. 133rd Street Omaha, NE 68137

(402) 330-2751

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Bob Nohavec Plumbing

420-1552

Service • Remodeling • New Construction Free Estimates Bob Nohavec, Master Plumber 3400 S. 6th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502

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A & D Auto-Truck Service

“Your Total Vehicle Service & Repair Center”

Special discount for HBAL Members! 10% discount on a service or repair First-time customers only.

“We Specialize in Fleet Service and Repair.” Open: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Phone: 464-3211 5940 Colfax Avenue

Lancaster County Housing Stats

Lancaster County Housing Construction

Counted Home Inventory

The chart to the right illustrates the number of homes under construction (UCN) and newly finished unoccupied homes (NFU) in each of eight price points for the entire county. As the closing volume has increased and the number of NFUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has gone down the months supply shown in red at the bottom has continued to fall. This low monthly supply across all price ranges could create a barrier to recovery due to lack of new homes for potential buyers to visit. The number of NFU in the county has declined by about 30 homes in the last twelve months. This chart is for all areas of the county and for all price points. Specific areas vary.

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This overview perspective of the Lincoln/Lancaster County housing market is provided to you as a member service of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln Nebraska. More detailed, premium content can be obtained by calling Tim Underwood of MarketGraphics of Omaha/Lincoln at 913-530-2951 by email at tunderwood@landmarketing.com.

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Tracked subdivision demand, not "Forecast" demand

Lancaster County Starts and Closing Comparison

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COUNTED HOME INVENTORY NET HOME INVENTORY PROJ. MONTHLY DEMAND NO. MONTHS SUPPLY 2 to 2.4 months supply or lower is ideal

175/225 55.8 14.3 11.1 1.3

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Total 408.0 103.6 63.7 1.6

There were 274 more starts and 199 more closings in the last year compared to the prior 12-months. In the last 12-month period there were 32 more starts than closings in the county. The continual increase in new home starts is accompanied by an increase in closings, keeping inventory levels in check. 500

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Building Permits Building Permits

City of Lincoln - 10 -Year Table 2003 SF TH 98 8 103 33 136 24 145 26 186 98 183 27 131 49 87 26 106 74 152 125 125 43 114 0 1,566 533

Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. YTD

Jan. Feb. March April May June July August Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Total Avg. Cost

19 13 34 52 57 59 49 44 43 41 24 14 449

2006 Cost 333,000 426,676 613,750 560,472 907,924 520,942 645,103 433,967 585,123 621,817 384,690 480,951 6,514,415 14,509

MF 4 2 90 4 102 2 54 20 0 6 52 2 338

2004 SF TH 74 8 73 9 137 18 124 22 113 33 107 52 114 21 87 146 106 89 88 22 101 16 103 25 1,227 461

SF=detached single family - TH=townhouses - MF=multi-family (including duplexes)

MF 5 24 20 0 100 4 10 2 0 18 52 210 445

SF 54 66 92 80 88 96 89 94 82 83 69 65 958

2005 TH 21 10 11 16 12 37 35 96 44 26 28 24 360

MF 0 4 4 4 4 20 70 26 48 4 4 46 234

SF 72 58 82 91 83 93 52 66 55 50 49 43 794

2006 TH 14 20 17 16 20 15 28 18 26 14 14 25 227

Remodeling Permits: Additions City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 7 Year Table

7 4 33 56 55 62 46 56 32 47 23 17 438

2007 Cost 87,400 314,300 1,283,155 539,511 818,301 481,374 728,615 807,215 558,017 1,150,309 747,848 693,600 8,209,645 18,743

9 9 36 62 52 19 11 13 14 18 12 4 259

2008 Cost 1,364,460 141,600 589,154 1,208,366 809,323 543,997 212,984 583,602 556,083 490,847 776,208 152,860 7,429,484 28,685

2 5 10 10 9 14 17 8 15 19 11 2 122

2009 Cost 52,000 125,240 206,900 198,413 183,000 297,872 554,070 244,470 407,066 793,181 990,184 18,000 4,070,396 33,364

6 3 11 19 9 12 15 11 15 11 11 5 128

2010 Cost 152,980 99,500 317,000 706,474 148,500 460,740 697,500 219,300 375,278 333,693 230,395 92,000 3,833,360 29,948

3 7 18 15 20 16 9 12 16 13 10 6 145

MF 0 2 16 60 16 68 2 612 38 0 0 41 855

2007 TH 8 4 40 70 39 17 28 2 2 39 16 9 274

SF 40 35 59 61 65 67 59 37 45 45 24 32 569

2011 Cost 80,100 178,700 452,005 908,366 340,080 603,388 248,618 478,200 1,011,333 220,423 573,100 593,785 5,688,098 39,228

MF 4 12 112 66 0 64 0 2 0 0 60 0 320

SF 35 22 41 50 59 39 31 37 33 26 23 14 410

2008 TH 19 0 28 2 15 17 10 20 29 16 4 0 160

MF SF 6 11 4 29 2 30 2 30 4 38 10 60 2 35 0 37 0 39 16 20 2 25 0 24 48 378

2009 TH 14 2 14 14 28 4 10 14 26 24 24 6 180

MF SF 0 24 3 32 2 42 15 33 24 29 0 36 0 31 0 33 0 26 18 27 0 26 0 31 62 370

2010 TH 7 18 6 8 19 6 18 6 10 18 8 7 131

MF 2 60 8 0 0 4 0 2 10 138 92 36 352

SF 22 26 42 28 39 34 38 35 31 34 30 29 388

2011 TH 0 0 10 26 14 18 12 21 8 11 26 10 156

MF 4 20 180 3 44 0 48 2 78 0 0 0 379

SF 27 31 47 43 41 45 48 58 45 57 52 31 525

2012 TH 4 13 24 19 21 14 26 36 13 21 26 46 263

2012 Cost 2 43,500 5 107,786 10 691,458 11 600,931 20 723,945 7 224,812 10 414,975 9 545,217 13 595,111 Remodeling Permits: Alterations 15 438,100 City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 7 Year Table 12 527,840 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 7 223,642 2006 # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost 121 5,137,317 Jan. 1,007,372 88 1,163,863 81 907,619 71 784,232 57 502,454 69 988,395 81 804,484 42,45789 Feb. 87 967,125 78 909,207 76 947,505 76 706,588 69 600,743 79 893,584 69 565,929 March 100 1,147,674 107 1,280,089 89 800,412 72 946,927 125 1,229,150 104 900,086 96 1,055,957 April 87 706,214 88 1,031,776 82 877,275 85 813,112 154 1,386,859 133 1,292,245 96 871,985 May 120 1,042,668 115 1,578,971 79 723,878 65 617,270 124 931,223 111 946,242 123 1,544,337 June 97 985,229 97 736,760 76 662,915 89 766,615 117 754,480 112 819,225 110 1,093,867 July 94 1,072,119 117 1,258,848 77 1,143,624 96 1,172,764 161 1,181,825 99 1,104,259 109 1,029,087 August 44 433,967 110 1,138,598 92 1,264,374 77 790,319 119 1,006,147 129 1,032,748 114 1,148,868 Sept. 92 674,348 94 1,070,733 83 962,319 78 778,464 124 976,777 106 928,466 84 764,670 Oct. 96 966,277 96 868,251 80 750,551 79 552,852 141 929,354 122 1,298,243 124 1,019,740 Nov. 66 423,155 88 961,501 62 1,071,515 81 890,150 118 827,222 93 703,129 100 750,064 Dec. 74 871,566 61 686,991 58 474,216 60 743,974 134 2,823,358 74 647,016 67 846,949 Total 1,046 10,297,714 1,139 12,685,588 935 10,586,203 929 9,563,267 1,443 13,149,592 1,231 11,553,638 1,173 11,495,937 Avg. Cost 9,845 11,137 11,322 10,294 9,113 9,386 9,800

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