Lincoln Business Builder (Jan. 2012)

The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER January 2012

Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln Volume 49 No. 1

HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony

Scan this QR code with your smartphone to view the Lincoln Business Builder online!

Monday, January 16, 2012

6:00 p.m. - Social • 7:00 - Dinner

Special Guest: Al Trellis Al has 40 years experience as a custom builder, engineer, consultant, columnist, and speaker. He’s known for his creativity and insights into improving profits and productivity.

He has written numerous books and over 200 articles about life and various aspects of homebuilding.

Sesostris Shrine Center 1050 Saltillo Road • Hwy. 77 & Saltillo Road Cost - $20 per person • No shows will be billed Save us a call and send your RSVP by January 10 to info@hbal.org or call 402-423-4225.

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Find the Frog!

Details on page 4.

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Powerhouse Residential Staff Featuring Chuck Pfenning Business Development Chuck Pfenning Business Development

“Chuck has years of experience and his knowledge, expertise and integrity are an asset to Nebraska Title Company as well as our customers. He has the natural ability to make home buyers feel at ease when making one of the biggest investments in their life.”

Favorite part of your job?

Helping first time home buyers at their closing, seeing the joy and excitement on their faces.

Patrick Lutz, CEO, and General Counsel

How I got into the business?

I was a real estate broker in the late 70’s and was asked to help out a local title company by doing closings for them. As they say; “the rest is history”.

Recent Book you finished?

The Lions Game How will your business change in the next year?

Our industry will rely less and less on paper and move into paperless closings.

About my family; wife Rita, daughter Angie and son-in-law, Ben. New granddaughter Stella Grace.

One thing that makes your company different?

Our Company was founded on service and accuracy. With our long time employees, we have the foundation and experience to handle all real estate transactions, and we choose to keep ourselves independent.

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President’s Message January 2012 Vol. 49, No. 1

Contents President’s Message Upcoming Events Educational Opportunities HBAL Chili Cook-off Member News Dolls vs. Wheels Financial Column 2012 International Builders Show 2012 HBAL Board of Directors E-Learning: Webinars and Online Courses Improving Housing Markets

3 4 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13

HBAL Holiday Party 14-15 Eye on the Economy 16 NAHB Member Advantage News 17 Residential Construction Performance Guidelines 18 Job Safety and Health 18 Thank you 2012 Advertisers 19 New Members 20 Cancellations 20 Renewals 21 Quinn’s House 23 2012 Home & Garden Show 24-25 Building Permits 26

Home Builders Association of Lincoln

6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516 (402) 423-4225 phone • (402) 423-4251 fax www.hbal.org • info@hbal.org 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. The Home Builders Association does not accept responsibility for or endorse any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles.

The annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues.

Mike Benker Publisher

Jennie Korth Editor, Photographer, Design

President’s Message Lois Hartzell, HBAL President My journey as your 2011 HBAL President has been very rewarding. I send my sincerest thank you to each member for this great opportunity. I enjoyed all the kind words and comments from the members I worked with this past year.

In January, I will be passing the gavel to Dan Klein, Sr. I look forward to working under his leadership during 2012. His knowledge and background will be a great benefit for our Association. I have said this more than once, but our Association is a powerful group “...our Association of professionals and we are looked up to is a powerful group around our community. We need to continue of professionals to be the Association that takes charge and and we are looked helps to build Lincoln in a positive pro-job and housing area. The key is to continue to up to around our bring jobs to Lincoln, then second, housing community.” is most important.

I hope everyone has their goals and plans established for 2012. Please allow time to be an active member of HBAL as the rewards are immeasurable.

I truly enjoyed representing you in 2011. I will never forget the honor you have given me. May you each be blessed with a successful 2012.

Executive Committee Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP, President Dan Klein, Sr., President Elect Mike Rezac, 1st Vice President Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President Dan Walker, Secretary Bob Bryant, Treasurer Mike Rezac, Immediate Past President Jerry Boyce, Executive Board Mike Benker, Executive Vice President Board of Directors Jeff Bielenberg, Eric Hoke, Ken Inness, CGP Justin Johnson, Mike Kinning, Matt Kleinschmit, Jo Lewis, Mike May, Brock Peters, Chuck Pfenning, Gary Reese, Ken Svoboda Remodelers Council Jenny Samek

National Directors Steve Fulton, CGP Mike Goings, CGP, CSP Allen Barber, Alternate Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP, Alternate Mike Rezac, 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 Mike Benker, Rick Krueger, Dan Kubr, Donn Mann, Sam Manzitto, Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS, Don Rowe, Greg Shinaut, CGP, Ken Westerhold HBAL Staff Kayla Harrison, Jennie Korth & Ashley Murphy 3  Lincoln Business Builder

Upcoming Events | Educational Opportunities

Calendar of Events Jan. 2

HBAL Office Closed for New Years

Jan. 11

Remodelers Council Meeting Speaker: Becky Guittar, Hy-Vee Wellness Coach Hy-Vee • 84th & Holdrege Street 11:30 a.m. Lunch • Cost $10 per person

Jan. 12

HOMEPAC 9:45 a.m.

HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C

Jan. 12

Board of Directors 10:30 a.m.

HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C

Jan. 16

HBAL Installation & Awards Banquet Sesostris Shrine Center • Hwy. 77 & Saltillo Road 6:00 p.m. Social • 7:00 p.m. Dinner • Cost $20 per person

Jan. 24

Tuesday Training - First Aid/CPR HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Cost $50 per member or $100 per non-member

Educational Opportunities Tuesday Training: First Aid & CPR January 24, 2014 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

HBAL Office • Trade Center 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C • Lincoln, NE Cost: $50 HBAL Members / $100 for non-members

Contact the HBAL Office at 402-423-4225 for more information or visit

www.HBAL.org/education/schedules.

Space is limited.

Find the Frog!

Find this guy in the Lincoln Business Builder and be the third person to call the HBAL office (402-423-4225) with his location and your meal at the next General Membership Meeting is on us!

Congratulations to Bob Wiedemeyer, EcoWater Systems of Lincoln on finding the frog last month!

Only one call per member company will be allowed. Note that once you win, you are not eligible for 12 months. If there is not a third caller, the prize will not be awarded.

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2012 Upcoming Events HBAL Installation & Awards Banquet Monday, January 16, 2012 • • • • • • •

Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show Thursday-Sunday, February 9-12, 2012 • • • • • • •

HBAL Chili Cookoff Monday, March 12, 2012

HBAL Chili Cook-off

Join us for the “HOTTEST” event of the year!

HBAL Chili Cookoff Monday, March 12, 2012 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) It’s time to form a team, get out the cookbook and start planning your red hot chili booth at our Fourth 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.

You don’t have to be from Texas to make great chili!

Chili Entrant Info RSVP to attend by March 6 Cost for a booth - FREE (no shows will be billed)

We will be attending the 4rd Annual Chili Cook-off. ________________________________________ Company Name _____ Yes, we will be attending with _____ adults and _____ children under 12.

Please list names below: ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Return your RSVP form to the HBAL office via fax (402-423-4251) or e-mail (info@hbal.org). ____ Check here if you would also like to enter the Chili Cook-off and complete Contest Registration form to the right.

Raffle Prizes!!

There will be a variety of prizes awarded throughout the evening! Each attendee will receive a raffle ticket upon arriving at the event. Prizes include gift baskets, gift certificates and more!

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 extension cords • Choose a theme for their booth & decorate • Name their chili HBAL will provide: • 8 ft. table • Chairs • Electrical outlet • Bowls, spoons, napkins • Crackers • Prizes

Contest Registration

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 ____________________________________ Contact Name ____________________________________ E-mail Address / Phone No. Return your entry form to the HBAL office via fax (402-423-4251) or e-mail (info@hbal.org).

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

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Member News

Thank You! Our Annual Coat Drive was another success! Thank you to the following people who contributed.

Mike Benker, HBAL Russ Bohaty, Russ Bohaty Electric, Inc. Kurt Beck, Lincoln Drywall Service & Architectural Products Jim & Vicki Christo, Christo Design Build, Inc. Nadine & Frank Condello Jim & Sue Crawford, Precast Products & Landscape Village Ray DeMar, 1st United Mortgage Banc Larry & Carol Hans, Hans Electric, Inc. John & Kayla Harrison, Harrison Roofing/HBAL Tom Harrison, The Frontier Group John Hoppe, Jr., Hoppe, Inc. Sharon & Dan Klein, Sr., Regal Building Systems, Inc. Jennie & Jason Korth, HBAL Jo Lewis, Liberty First Credit Union Shawn & Erin Magnussen, Reese Construction, Inc. Bob & Margaret Schultz, Schultz Construction

Home Show Special

Thanks also to Deb Brown (Willet Construction, Inc.) for delivering the coats to the Lincoln City Mission.

Thanks to Jim Crawford (Precast Products & Landscape Village), Jennie Korth (HBAL) and Michaela Harrison (HBAL) for delivering the toys collected to the Center for People in Need, Voices of Hope and Family Services.

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Our deepest sympathy to Sue & Jim Crawford, Precast Products & Landscape Village, on the death of Sue’s brother, Richard Foreman, who passed away November 29.

Our deepest sympathy to Larry & Carol Hans, Hans Electric, Inc., on the passing of Larry’s father, Larry Hans, Sr. Larry passed away on December 8.

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Financial Column

The Investment Tax Landscape: Countdown to 2013 Provided by John Oestreich, Waddell & Reed

In December 2010, Congress extended the so-called Bush-era tax cuts by passing the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. However, for investors, the legislation may represent not a pardon but a stay of execution. While it’s true that federal tax rates on income, qualifying dividends, and capital gains have been extended through the end of the 2012 tax year, many of the issues that influenced the debate over tax rate extensions will continue to be the subject of heated discussion. As a result, investors have been granted a reprieve while Congress wrestles with those issues. That’s time you can use to think about how best to position your portfolio.

The can won’t stay kicked down the road forever

Why should you look at the time between now and 2013 as an opportunity? Because the U.S. budget deficit is at levels that both political parties recognize can’t be sustained long-term. In 2010, a presidential budget commission recommended addressing the problem through a combination of spending cuts and tax increases.

Though the proposals didn’t get enough support to be submitted to Congress, the deficit problem hasn’t gone away. Even if Congress can agree on budget cuts, the possibility of higher taxes in the future can’t be ruled out.

There are several categories of investors who should be paying particular attention to the planning process in the coming years. They include people with investments that have appreciated substantially in value; people who rely on dividends and bonds to provide them with ordinary living expenses; and people who are considering investing in the newly issued stock of a small business.

Capital gains and dividends

The tax cut extensions gave investors who have large unrealized capital gains some breathing room. Rather than a top tax rate of 20%, long-term capital gains will generally continue to be subject to a maximum rate of 15%, and the rate for investors in the lowest two tax brackets will remain at zero. If you own investments that have appreciated substantially in value and that now represent a bigger portion of your portfolio than you’d like, you have another chance to examine whether it makes sense to unwind those investments before the end of 2012. Taxes obviously are only one factor in making such a decision, of course. However, if you’ve been considering selling an asset anyway, you’ve got some time to plan and gradually implement a strategy for doing so.

Two points worth remembering: first, unless further action is taken, the top long-term capital gains rate will increase to 20% after 2012 (a top rate of 10% will apply to investors in the 15% tax bracket); and second, even at the increased level, the rates on those gains would still be relatively low. As recently as 1986, under President Ronald Reagan, the Tax Reform Act of 1986 provided for capital gains to be taxed at the same rates as ordinary income, with a top rate of 28%. To paraphrase Mark Twain, no one is safe when Congress is in session, and there’s no guarantee that the top capital gains rate after 2012 might not be increased beyond the scheduled 20% maximum.

Qualified dividends will continue to be taxed through 2012 at the long-term capital gains rates rather than as ordinary income, as they were before 2003 and are scheduled to be again beginning in 2013. The higher your tax bracket and the more reliant you are on dividends for your income, the more you should be aware of the potential impact if that income were subject to higher taxes. Again, many factors will affect your decision about the role of dividends in your portfolio, including the potential for higher interest rates in the future. However, doing some “what-if” analysis might be useful.

business stock. The 100% exclusion now applies to qualifying stock issued after September 27, 2010 and before January 1, 2012.

The 100% exclusion is higher than that previously available. Prior to the 2010 legislation, the exclusion amount for a qualifying small business investment was generally 50% of the capital gains on stock issued between August 10, 1993, and February 17, 2009, or 75% for stock issued after February 17, 2009, and before September 28, 2010.

If you’re interested in making an investment that qualifies for the exclusion, you should be aware of some of the restrictions that govern it: • You must hold the stock for more than five years.

• The business must satisfy certain active business requirements.

• The gross assets of the business may not exceed $50 million before or immediately after issuance of the company’s stock.

• The stock must be acquired at original issue rather than purchased through the secondary market. (Exceptions apply, including those relating to qualifying stock acquired through inheritance or as a gift.)

• A qualified investor must be a noncorporate investor (though passthrough entities such as S corporations and partnerships may qualify).

• You may not sell the stock short during the required five-year holding period and still receive the exclusion.

There are limits on the total amount of gain that is eligible for the exclusion.

There also may be special considerations if you roll over the gain from the sale of your stock to another qualified small business stock, or if you receive qualified stock as part of your deferred compensation plan. Consult a financial professional about your specific situation.

2013 and beyond

The nation’s financial pressures will almost certainly mean continued adjustments to the tax code as 2013 approaches. Though there are no guarantees about what will happen when the new provisions expire, investors generally have another chance to fine-tune their planning efforts while taxes remain historically low.

If a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, why not get expert help in taking advantage of the opportunities available now?

The article is written by Forefield, Inc. but is provided by John W. Oestreich. It is meant to be used for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment as investment advice. Please consult with your tax, legal and financial advisor prior to making financial decisions. ©2011 Forefield, Inc. All rights reserved. Waddell & Reed and Forefield are not affiliated companies.

John W. Oestreich is a Managing Principal with Waddell & Reed in Lincoln, NE, and can be reached at 402-484-7526. Waddell & Reed, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC.

Taxable vs. tax-free bonds

Taxable bonds typically pay higher interest rates than municipal bonds. However, if you’re in a relatively high tax bracket or expect to be in one in the future, munis can potentially offer a better after-tax return. They may be worth a second look between now and 2013, when--separate from any potential increase in federal income tax rates--the unearned income of people making $200,000 a year ($250,000 for couples filing a joint return) is scheduled to be subject to a new 3.8% Medicare contribution tax. Absent further legislative changes, that could make munis even more attractive for affluent investors.

However, as with any investment decision, there are many factors to consider.

Local and state governments have come under severe financial constraints in recent years, and though the default rate on muni bonds has historically been low, default by individual governmental bodies is always possible. Also, the legislation that extended the tax cuts did not authorize continued issuance of Build America Bonds (BABs) beyond 2010. During the almost two years BABs were authorized, many local and state governments used them to tap the taxable bond market; that temporarily reduced the issuance of new tax-free munis. However, since BABs can no longer be issued without further authorization from Congress, the supply of new munis may increase, which could affect prices. Finally, interest rates have been at historic lows since the end of 2008; since bond prices move in the opposite direction from their yields, rising interest rates would not be good news for bond prices.

Tax traps with munis: Only the interest paid by muni bonds is tax free; you could owe taxes on any increase in a bond’s value when sold. Also, not all munis are tax exempt; the primary example is so-called private-purpose bonds, whose interest is taxable at the federal level unless specifically exempted. And even if it is specifically exempted from regular federal income tax, interest on private-purpose bonds may be included when calculating alternative minimum tax (AMT). Finally, holding tax-exempt securities in a tax-deferred account could mean you’re accepting a lower return but getting no additional tax advantage.

Tax break for qualifying small business stock

To help small businesses raise capital, the Internal Revenue Code offers a tax break for investments in businesses that meet certain qualifications. The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 extended the exclusion of 100% of any capital gains on the sale of qualified small

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2012 International Builders Show

Are You Heading for Success…

Or Just On the Run? When you’re dealing with a business challenge like the one facing home builders today, it can be tempting to go into defensive mode — or even run for the door.

A better option is to keep a cool head, develop a plan for survival — and also a strategy for growth. That’s exactly what attending next year’s NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 8–11, 2012 is designed to help you do.

Consider a few numbers. Of the more than 47,000 home building pros who attended IBS 2011, many came to improve their knowledge by attending one of the 200+ educational sessions.

Others came to meet old friends and make new connections. Some networked the old-fashioned way, sharing business cards at social events, while others used technology — like the more than 100 attendees of IBS 2011 who snacked, partied, tweeted and chatted at NAHB’s first-ever “tweet-up.”

Still others invested their time learning about the latest products on display from the 1,137 exhibiting companies, at The New American Home and the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon house.

There were also opportunities to rub elbows with Ed Sanders and Tracy Hutson from the hit show, Extreme Makeover Home Edition

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— not to mention chances to win some of the more than $40,000 in cash prizes given away throughout IBS week.

If you’ve never been to IBS, you owe it to yourself to try it. Because when we all come out of today’s troubled housing market (and we will come out of it), you’ll be better positioned to pick up new customers and grab a bigger slice of the market. Learn more at BuildersShow.com.

200 education sessions + 1,000 industry suppliers + 400,000 net square feet of exhibit space

ibs time 2012 NAHB International Builders’ Show® Get a year’s worth of value in just 96 hours!

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2012 HBAL Board of Directors

2012 HBAL Board of Directors

President: Dan Klein, Sr. (Regal Building Systems, Inc.) President Elect: Mike Rezac (Rezac Construction, Inc.)

1st Vice President: Mike Kinning (Kinning Design Build) 2nd Vice President: Perry Haralson (Cornhusker Bank)

Immediate Past President: Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP (Vistar Homes, Inc.)

Secretary: Dan Walker (Lincoln Federal Savings Bank)

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Treasurer: Bob Bryant (Bryant, Katt & Associates, P.C.)

Executive Vice President: Mike Benker

Directors: Jeff Bielenberg (Bielenberg Builders, Inc.) Eric Hoke (Eric’s Electric, Inc.) Ken Inness, CGP (Skyline Homes, Inc.)

Justin Johnson (Hoppe Homes, LP) Matt Kleinschmit (Pride Homes) Jo Lewis (Liberty First Credit Union)

Mike May (May Custom Homes & Cabinets, Inc.)

Lori Pippitt , CKD, CGR, CAPS (Lincoln Cabinet)

Gary Reese (Lincoln Winlectric)

Herb Reese , CGR, CAPS (Reese Construction, Inc.)

Lance Roach (JL Exteriors, Inc.)

Ken Svoboda (Ray’s Lawn & Home Care) emodelers Council: Molly Johnson (Ferguson Bath, Kitchen R and Lighting Gallery) Past Presidents: Allen Barber (Barber Homes & Remodeling) Mike Benker Jerry Boyce (Boyce Construction, Inc.) Mike Goings, CGP, CSP (Goings Homes, Inc.)

Rick Krueger (Krueger Development)

Dan Kubr (Vantage Pointe Homes, Inc.) Donn Mann (Mann Customs, Inc.) Sam Manzitto (Manzitto Bros. Residential & Commercial Construction) Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS (Reynolds Design & Remodeling)

Dick Robison (Robison Design Build, LLC)

Greg Shinaut, CGP (Black Hills Energy) Ken Westerhold (K-West Construction) National Directors: Mike Rezac (Rezac Construction, Inc.)

Steve Fulton, CGP (Fulton Construction, Inc.) Justin Johnson (Hoppe Homes, LP) National Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP (Vistar Homes, Inc.) Alternate Directors: Mike Kinning (Kinning Design Build)

Dan Klein, Sr. (Regal Building Systems, Inc.) National Jim Christo, CGR, CGB

Life Directors: (Christo Design Build, Inc.) Joe Hampton (Hampton Enterprises) Duane Helmink (CDS, Inc.)

John Hoppe, Jr. (Hoppe, Inc.) Ward Fred Hoppe (Hoppe Homes, LP) Joe McKee (McKee Construction, Inc.)

Robert Peterson (Prairie Gold Housing, Inc.)

Greg Schwinn (Schwinn Homes, LLC)

Bob Stephens (Stephens & Smith Construction Co.)

Jerry Witthuhn (Jerry’s Basement Waterproofing, Inc.)

Scott Williamson

Susan Bredthauer

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E-Learning: Webinars and Online Courses

E-Learning: Webinars and Online Courses Building professionals are busy people. NAHB knows how difficult it is to make time for even the most compelling courses, seminars, and workshops. It’s easy to miss the learning opportunities that help you to stay abreast of the latest technologies, newly passed regulations and cost-effective ways of doing business.

NAHB offers virtual learning opportunities that are priced right and fit easily into your busy schedule.

Available Online Courses

Customer Service Basics of Building Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget (available January 2012) NAHB has partnered with the Learning Resources Network, Inc. to offer a variety of on-demand online courses and certificates through its learning platform, UGotClass. Find information on this program and its course offerings by visiting http://tinyurl.com/77ulybr!

Webinar Wednesdays

Take advantage of our Webinar Wednesday series. Register for any webinar and enjoy unlimited access to the replay. Plan ahead and register for the entire Webinar Wednesday Library for unlimited access to all 2011 Live and On-Demand webinars. Best of all, each webinar counts for one hour of continuing education credit toward NAHB professional designations.

Free Webinar Replays for NAHB Members • How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection • OSHA Fall Protection For more information about this item, please contact Paula Pagano at 800-368-5242 x8057 or via email at ppagano@nahb.org.

This information and all of its links are available on the NAHB site. Under the “Education & Events” menu, select “E-Learning: Webinars and Online Courses.”

Registering on NAHB The NAHB website is a great source for information relating to residential construction. There are a few steps you need to take to register on the website, but once you’ve done that, you have access to tons of information!

With your membership you are assigned an NAHB PIN which can be found above your name in the HBAL Directory. (If you don’t find one, call the HBAL office and we’ll let you know what it is.)

Once you have your NAHB PIN, go to www. NAHB.org and click on the “Log In” button in the upper right hand corner of the screen.

Under the “New to NAHB” heading, click on the link that says, “Create your login now.”

You will then be asked to create an account. Enter your NAHB PIN and State. You will also be required to create a username and password. Once complete, click the “Create Account” button. If you have any troubles you can always call the NAHB Member Service Center at 800-368-5242 x0 for assistance.

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Improving Housing Markets

Lincoln is Among Twenty Metros to Join List of Improving Housing Markets Index in December The number of improving housing markets continued to expand for a fourth consecutive month in December, rising from 30 to 41 on the latest National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), released today.

The December list featured 20 new additions, including several major markets such as Washington, D.C.; San Jose, Calif.; and Toledo, Ohio. Meanwhile, nine smaller markets dropped off the list, primarily due to softer house prices.

The index identifies metropolitan areas that have shown improvement from their respective troughs in housing permits, employment and house prices for at least six consecutive months.

New entrants to the list in December include the following: Ann Arbor, MI Kingsport, TN Athens, GA Laredo, TX Boulder, CO Lincoln, NE Burlington, VT Muncie, IN Canton, OH Muskegon, MI Charleston, WV San Jose, CA Danville, VA Scranton, PA Fort Wayne, IN Toledo, OH Grand Forks, ND Washington, DC Jackson, MS Winchester, VA

The nine markets that dropped off the IMI in December include Alexandria, La.; Fairbanks, Alaska; Hinesville, Ga.; Houma, La.; Jonesboro, Ark.; Lima, Ohio; Pine Bluff, Ark.; Sumter, S.C. and Waco, Tex. All but two of these metros fell from the list due to softening house prices. The exceptions to the rule were Jonesboro and Waco, where declines were registered in employment and single-family housing permits, respectively.

The IMI is designed to track housing markets throughout the country that are showing signs of improving economic health.

The index measures three sets of independent monthly data to get a mark on the top improving Metropolitan Statistical Areas. The three indicators that are analyzed are employment growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, house price appreciation from Freddie Mac, and single-family housing permit growth from the U.S. Census Bureau. NAHB uses the latest available data from these sources to generate a list of improving markets. A metro area must see improvement in all three areas for at least six months following their respective troughs before being included on the improving markets list.

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Eye on the Economy

Eye of the Economy

Multifamily a Bright Spot in a Housing Market Showing Little Luster The economic and housing news of the past few weeks suggests a continuation of the flat recovery.

the third quarter registered its fifth consecutive increase, reaching its highest reading since the fourth quarter of 2005.

The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book showed the nation’s economic activity growing at only a “slow to moderate” pace. While manufacturing activity expanded and consumer sales climbed modestly in most of the Fed’s bank districts, residential real estate remained weak, weighed down mostly by sluggish single-family housing construction.

While market absorptions drifted down over the first half of 2011, vacancy rates have steadily declined, which is a hopeful sign for future expansion in the multifamily market.

In keeping with the moderate pace of employment growth seen during much of 2011, 120,000 jobs were added in November, again below the level needed to accommodate an expanding labor force. More than half of November’s decline in the unemployment rate to 8.6% was due to a decrease in the labor participation rate, suggesting that the rate of unemployment will shift upward again in the next few months as discouraged workers return to the job market.

Despite efforts to pay down debt and build up savings, households continued to see their balance sheets deteriorate in the third quarter, with stock market declines wiping out $2.7 trillion of their financial assets. As a result, overall household net worth declined 5%.

While consumers in recent months have indicated that they view their current and future financial situations more favorably, the two main consumer confidence indexes remain at low levels, in line with those seen at the end of the recession.

Credit conditions continue to restrain the housing recovery, with a recent survey showing that a majority of NAHB members saw the shortage of acquisition, development and construction credit (AD&C) worsen in the third quarter.

Builders are also struggling against a flawed appraisal process. In a recent survey, one in three builders reported losing signed sales contracts in the previous six months from appraisal values coming in below the contract sales price.

Flawed appraisals are also choking off AD&C credit, with falling appraised values for land and subdivisions under development leading some financial institutions to stop lending to developers and builders, to demand additional equity and even to call in performing loans.

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Although home building — particularly single-family — remains slow, the NAHB/First American Improving Market Index continued to expand in December with the addition of 11 metro areas, raising the number of improving markets to 40. Largely absent from the index so far are major metropolitan markets that dominate the housing statistics.

Pointing to a bright spot in the broader U.S. housing market, the Fed’s Beige Book noted improvements in multifamily construction in New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago and Minneapolis.

Meanwhile, reflecting consistent improvement in multifamily housing starts this year, NAHB’s Multifamily Production Index for

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NAHB Member Advantage News

NAHB Member Advantage News General Motors Helps Businesses Take their Office on the Road We live in a fast-paced, deadline-driven world and General Motors is committed to providing customers the tools to get the job done while on-the-go. In-vehicle WiFi, powered by Autonet Mobile, delivers high-speed internet service to more than 15 GM vehicles, creating an on-demand mobile office for small-business owners, contractors and travelers.

“We know business doesn’t stop when people are out of the office,” said Dan Tigges, product manager, full-size trucks and utility vehicles. “Autonet allows them to enhance productivity by seamlessly and conveniently continue doing business at the jobsite.”

In-vehicle WiFi provides workers with the access and ability to immediately connect with colleagues and customers online. For example, it can be used at a jobsite to access municipal websites for permit and building code information, as well as complete administrative tasks such as printing invoices from the vehicle.

Additionally, by using WiFi on laptop computers, web layouts and images are larger and more readable than on hand-held devices. The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado offers WiFi and meets our customers’ many needs at a jobsite.

Lowe’s Increased Member Discount Will Continue Through 2012 NAHB Members Can Continue to Enroll to Receive Increased Discount through December 2012 Save 5% everyday when you use your Lowe’s Account Receivable*.

Plus, visit LowesForPros.com/NAHB and register to save 2% on your Lowe’s Accounts Receivable purchases made now through 12/7/2012.** Plus, get free delivery on purchases of $500 or more now through 12/7/2012. * Exclusions apply, discount taken at time of purchase, see store for details. **Exclusions apply, discount taken at time of statement, see LowesForPros.com/NAHB or call 877-435-2440 for details.

For more information on these great membership deals and more, visit www.NAHB.org/MA

Go to nahb.org/ma and click on the GM logo to get your NAHB Proof of Membership Form.

A Special Offer for NAHB® Members Only.

In addition to 5% everyday savings*, NAHB members can save an additional 2% now through 12/7/2012** when you use your Lowe’s Accounts Receivable card.

Plus, get free delivery on purchases of $500 or more now through 12/7/2012.

To register, and find out more information about these offers, visit LowesForPros.com/NAHB or call 877-435-2440.

* Exclusions apply, discount taken at time of purchase, see store for details. **Offer valid now through 12/7/2012. To be eligible for the 2% discount, you must register your NAHB membership by 11/1/2012 and make a purchase with your Lowe’s Accounts Receivable by 12/7/2012. Allow one complete billing cycle for your registration to be processed and for your discount to appear on your billing statement. Offer and discount provided by Lowe’s, and not GE Money Bank. Excludes Lowe’s Business Account Card, Lowe’s Consumer Credit

Card, Lowe’s Project Card, Lowe’s Visa Accounts, Lowe’s Business Rewards from American Express Card and all Lowe’s Canada Credit projects. Offer not valid on purchases made prior to registering NAHB membership at LowesForPros.com. All purchases subject to credit approval. ©2012 Lowe’s Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Lowe’s and the gable design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC.

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Residential Construction Performance Guidelines | Job Safety and Health

Residential Construction Performance Guidelines Fourth Edition Now Available

This newly revised and updated fourth edition of Residential Construction Performance Guidelines is now available at HBAL for $7.22 each.

NAHB’s Residential Construction Performance Guidelines were created to offer a third-party view of quality issues in residential construction (both new homes and remodeling). The Consumer Reference makes it easy to provide a copy of the guidelines to every customer.

The Consumer Reference is a great addition to your warranty claims process and: • Helps customers understand the basics of a properly constructed home, warranty, and maintenance items • Enables you to resolve customer concerns before they escalate into complaints or worse • Demonstrates that you are a professional who consistently meets or exceeds accepted industry guidelines Includes Residential Construction Performance Guidelines for: • Site Work and Foundation • Floors, Walls, and Roofs • Plumbing and Electrical, including Interior Climate Control • Interior and Floor Finishes • Fireplace and Wood Stove • Concrete Stoops and Steps • Garage, Driveways, and Sidewalks • Wood Decks • Landscaping To build customer satisfaction and boost your bottom line, you’ll want to provide a copy of the Consumer Reference with every home you build!

HBAL Library Did you know HBAL has a variety of books and videos available for our members to check out? Some of the books and videos include Fall Protection Safety, Green Building and more!

We also have a variety of other resources available. They include: Residential Builder Contracts Residential Fall Protection Plan Template Residential Construction Performance Guidelines Your New Home and How to Take Care of It Contact the HBAL Office at 402-423-4225 for more information.

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Job Safety and Health IT’S THE LAW! EMPLOYEES: • You have the right to notify your employer or OSHA about workplace hazards. You may ask OSHA to keep your name confidential.

• You have the right to request an OSHA inspection if you believe that there are unsafe and unhealthful conditions in your workplace. You or your representative may participate in that inspection.

• You can file a complaint with OSHA within 30 days of retaliation or discrimination by your employer for making safety and health complaints or for exercising your rights under the OSH Act. • You have a right to see OSHA citations issued to your employer. Your employer must post the citations at or near the place of the alleged violation.

• Your employer must correct workplace hazards by the date indicated on the citation and must certify that these hazards have been reduced or eliminated.

• You have the right to copies of your medical records or records of your exposure to toxic and harmful substances or conditions.

• Your employer must post this notice in your workplace.

• You must comply with all occupational safety and health standards issued under the OSH Act that apply to your own actions and conduct on the job.

EMPLOYERS: • You must furnish your employees a place of employment free from recognized hazards.

• You must comply with the occupational safety and health standards issued under the OSH Act. This free poster is available from OSHA or can be printed at http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3165.pdf. HBAL does have a limited supply available

at the office.

Free assistance in identifying and correcting hazards or complying with standards is available to employers, without citation or penalty, through OSHAsupported consultation programs in each state.

In Nebraska, contact: Eldon Diedrichs Nebraska Department of Labor Phone: (402) 471-4717 Email: eldon.diedrichs@nebraska.gov 1-800-321-OSHA www.osha.gov

Thank you 2012 Advertisers

Thank you to the advertisers in the 2012 Thank you to advertisers in this issue HBAL Directory & Buyer’s Guide! of the Lincoln Business Builder!

1st United Mortgage Banc Baltazar’s Stone, Inc. Bielenberg Builders, Inc. Black Hills Energy Christensen Lumber Co. EMO Flooring Company Lincoln Title Mahris Custom Homes MetLife Home Loans Millard Lumber, Inc. Moser Well Drilling & Service, Inc. Nebraska Title Co. PDI, Paul Daniels Interiors Pioneer Printing, Inc. Sadoff Iron & Metal Two Men And A Truck Yankee Hill Brick & Tile Company

A & D Auto Truck Service Apollo Steel Co. Baltazar’s Stone, Inc. Black Hills Energy Bob Nohavec Plumbing, Inc. Camherdz Services Corporation citygold.com Cornhusker Bank Edward’s Stone JL Exteriors, Inc. Lincoln Electric System Lumberman’s Brick and Supply Co. Millard Lumber, Inc. Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. Nebraska Furniture Mart Nebraska Title Co. Pioneer Printing, Inc. Residential Drafting Services, Inc. (RDS) Schneider Electric Waddell & Reed West Gate Bank Yankee Hill Brick & Tile Company

The Place to go for Everything Fireplace and Stone!

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You won’t find a larger selection of fireplaces & stone in town!

Our showroom displays 37 fireplaces and over 170 brick and stone samples. Also available at Lumbermen’s: • Wood & Pellet Stoves • Grill Islands & Kitchens • Erosion Control Products

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New Members | Cancellations

Welcome New Members Business Central/ Husker Commercial Fleet

Frosty Effects Construction

Principal: Mike Faustman 2025 A Street, Lincoln, NE 68502 Phone: 402-540-0585 Principal: Chuck Ames Email: mike@frostyeffects.com Website: www.frostyeffects.com 6833 Telluride Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521 Phone: 402-479-7576 Cellular: 402-610-0465 Fax: 402-479-7658 Sponsor: Steve Fulton, Fulton Construction, Inc. Reason I joined HBAL: Networking and building relationships.

Email: cames@vtaig.com What I hope to get out of my membership: Build relationships Sponsor: Jay Vanis, John Henry’s Plumbing, Heating & A/C Reason I joined HBAL: Increased visibility of our business to the within the Lincoln community, better serve customers and give them the service they deserve. trades.

Company Information: We have been in business for almost What I hope to get out of my membership: Increased business.

10 years. We have great customer service and our work shines (literally).

Carpet’s Direct Personal: Enjoy camping, skiing, the Broncos, being with family Principal: Dan Standeven and creating.

5221 S. 48th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516 Phone: 402-486-3700 Vitruvian Homes Fax: 402-486-3773 Email: dan@carpetsdirectne.com Website: www.carpetsdirectne.com Principal: Cheryl Little Sponsor: Lori Pippitt, Lincoln Cabinet P.O. Box 5947, Lincoln, NE 68505 Phone: 402-509-7049 Fax: 888-697-8752 Email: clittle@vitruvianhomes.com Website: www.vitruvianhomes.com Curtis Custom Woodworking Principal: Jonathan Curtis Reason I joined HBAL: Networking and affiliation with a credible 1336 N P Road, Aurora, NE 68818 Phone: 402-694-6866 association.

Email: jonathan@curtiscustom.com Website: www.curtiscustom.com What I hope to get out of my membership: Advertising, professional recognition, directories and national affiliation.

Sponsor: Mike Rezac, Rezac Construction, Inc. Desired areas of involvement: Home and Garden Show, Parade of Reason I joined HBAL: To offer folks in Lincoln another option in Homes and membership. custom cabinetry.

What I hope to get out of my membership: Increased business White Castle Roofing and the ability to serve more people.

Principal: Dane Hansen Company Information: We are innovative in design and function.

Our high quality is unmatched.

P.O. Box 22133, Lincoln, NE 68542 Phone: 402-423-1796 Cellular: 402-560-0291 Fax: 402-423-1796 Email: Dhansen217@gmail.com Website: www.whitecastleroofing.com Sponsor: Justin Johnson, Hoppe Homes, LP

Sorry to See You Go! If you see your company listed below, contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY!

Containment Contracting Services R & L Siding RH Design SERVPRO of Lincoln Valley Boys, Inc.

Attention HBAL Members!

Look for your 2012 HBAL Directory in your mailbox in early January.

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Do not repeat anything you will not sign your name to. ~Author Unknown

Renewals

Thanks for Renewing Your Membership!

(Please allow 60 days for names to appear on this list.)

When it comes to cabinetry, Millard Lumber offers a vast and diverse selection. Whether it’s a color, finish, or look, Millard Lumber has the solution to any builder or contractors needs. Stop by our Design Center today for design assistance and free estimates. Millard Lumber also offers installation for all cabinets and hardware.

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Quinn’s House

Quinn’s House

The house is coming along! The heating and air is complete and they are currently working on plumbing and electrical. Volunteers are also finishing up the exterior.

If you are interested in assisting in this project, please contact Greg Shinaut at 402-437-1717. They are currently looking for financial contributions to go towards an elevator so Quinn can move from the main level to the basement with ease.

To read more about Quinn, go to quinnotte.blogspot.com

Volunteers / Contributions

Greg Shinaut Skyline Homes, Inc. / Ken Inness Delrae Designs / Delrae Hirschman Prairie Gold Housing, Inc. / Bob Peterson Home Builders Association of Lincoln Signs Now / John Hoppe Jr. – Yard sign Irons Grading, Inc. / Bruce Irons – Basement excavation The Frontier Group / Tom Harrison & Jeff Funk – Foundation G.E. Peterson, Inc. – Footing excavation K.C. Pumping – Foundation pumping Beatrice Concrete – Foundation concrete Carrol Distributing – Foundation wall supplies Drake Williams – Rebar Goetz Waterproofing – Basement waterproofing Crawford Plumbing / Pat Crawford – Plumbing labor HUB / Youth Build – Framing labor Lincoln Winnelson Co. – Plumbing supplies Briggs, Inc. of Lincoln / Jenny Samek – Plumbing supplies Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery / Molly Johnson – Plumbing supplies Wellmann Plumbing, Inc. / Robb Mueller – Water service material Shelter Distribution / Jeremy Hinze – Roofing material Harrison Roofing / John Harrison – Foundation & Roofing labor Darin Shinaut – Framing & Roofing labor

Comfort Techs, Inc. / John Adcock – Heating & Air material / labor 84 Lumber / Rod Brown – Framing material Millard Lumber / Jeff Taake – Deck material Eric’s Electric / Eric Hoke Nebraska Home Improvement / James Lamb Nebraska Building Products / Shawn Stranathan - Insulation Lincoln Federal / Jason Firestone SCC-Milford / Building Construction student chapter Custom Countertops / Rich Oliver Black Hills Energy / Greg Shinaut – Water Heater Pride Homes / Matt Kleinschmit – Onyx products Earl Carter Lumber / Mark Aksamit – Exterior Doors Hoos & Suing / Chris Suing & Tike Hoos – Fork lift Mario Liak – Framing 10/11 News / Lance Schwartz ABC Supply – Siding Material Alley Cat Refuse – Dumpster Service Stephens & Smith Construction / Bob Irwin – Concrete Flatwork Lincoln Industries – Grant donation Chris & Kelly Dittmer – Cash donation Don & Doris Damkroger – Cash donation Lawrence & Ann Jablonski – Cash donation Randi & Joshua Larsen – Cash donation

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2012 Home & Garden Show

2012 Home Show • Current Exhibitors current as of December 19

Contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 to reserve your booth space today!!

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Landscape Village (402-477-2255) Quick’N Brite, Inc. (425-778-8285) Ray’s Lawn & Home Care (402-476-8614) Raymond Contracting, Inc. (402-783-2663) Raynor Doors of .

Nebraska, Inc. (402-477-5504) Re-Bath of Lincoln (402-510-0218) RE/MAX .

Real Estate Concepts (402-441-4120) Realtors Association of .

Lincoln (402-441-3621) Reese Construction, Inc. (402-483-1313)

Reinke Shakes (402-365-7521) Remodel Green, Inc. (402-730-1020) Renewal by Andersen (316-712-0206) Reynolds Design & .

Remodeling (402-475-9663) Rezac Construction, Inc. (402-477-8844) Rock Signs of Nebraska (402-741-0951) Rybak Homes, LLC (402-217-6771) Sadoff Iron & Metal (402-470-2510) Scentsy (402-326-0103) Schulte Chiropractic .

Wellness Center (402-420-0024) Sears Home Services (813-393-4236) Security Fence Co. (402-944-3259) Select Comfort/ .

Sleep Number Beds (402-466-1600) Shine-a-Blind Nebraska (402-467-3070) Smoking Gun Jerky (402-416-7460) South Shore Builders, LLC (402-432-0590) Star City Appliance .

Heating & Cooling (402-464-7827) Stephens & Smith .

Construction Co. (402-475-8087) Sticks & Stones .

Hardscapes, Inc. (402-450-7169) Stonebrook Roofing, Inc. (402-438-5559) Summit Homes, LLC (402-430-5338)

Order Your Home & Garden Show Tickets!

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

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Superior Spa & Pool (402-328-0085) Supreme Surface Countertops (402-464-2525) Tailored Landscapes, LLC (402-416-5691) Thrasher Basement .

Systems, Inc. (800-827-0702) Tillotson Enterprises, Inc. (402-466-7038) Trouba’s Patio Shop, Inc. (402-474-6208) Tru-Built Construction LLC (402-477-4663) USA Insulation (402-592-1718) Union Bank & Trust Co. (402-323-1601) Union Title Company, LLC (402-323-1888) V2K Window Decor & More (402-421-9366) Vantage Pointe Homes, Inc. (402-423-8821) Versa-Lok (651-773-7483) Waddell & Reed (402-484-7526) Watkins Products (800-243-0408) Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (402-434-6124) West Gate Bank (402-434-3456) Willet Construction, Inc. (402-434-8008) Window Option Specialists (402-466-2777) Window World (402-537-7313) Windstream Communications (402-436-5522) Woods Bros. Realty (402-434-3709) Yankee Hill Brick & .

Tile Company (402-477-6663) Yankee Hill .

Landscape Co., Inc. (402-416-2611)

Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show Feb. 9-12, 2012 Lancaster Event Center Show Hours

Thursday, Feb. 9................. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 10.................... 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 11.............. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 12................ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Move-In Hours for Exhibitors

Wednesday, Feb. 8............. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 9................. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Move-Out Hours for Exhibitors

Sunday, Feb. 12.................. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 13............ 8 a.m. - 12 Noon

Exhibit space is still available.

Call 402-423-4225 today for more information!

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Building Permits

City of Lincoln - 10 -Year Table

Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept.

Oct. Nov. YTD

2002 SF TH 69 14 108 9 93 23 102 22 106 34 113 12 124 26 132 18 84 18 121 22 116 34 1,168 232

MF 81 6 2 14 160 10 98 25 72 6 122 596

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 1,452 533

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

MF 4 2 90 4 102 2 54 20 0 6 52 336

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 1,124 436

MF 5 24 20 0 100 4 10 2 0 18 52 235

SF 54 66 92 80 88 96 89 94 82 83 69 893

2005 TH 21 10 11 16 12 37 35 96 44 26 28 336

MF 0 4 4 4 4 20 70 26 48 4 4 188

SF 72 58 82 91 83 93 52 66 55 50 49 751

2006 TH 14 20 17 16 20 15 28 18 26 14 14 202

MF 0 2 16 60 16 68 2 612 38 0 0 814

SF 40 35 59 61 65 67 59 37 45 45 24 537

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

SF 35 22 41 50 59 39 31 37 33 26 23 396

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

MF 6 4 2 2 4 10 2 0 0 16 2 48

SF 11 29 30 30 38 60 35 37 39 20 25 354

2009 TH 14 2 14 14 28 4 10 14 26 24 24 174

MF 0 3 2 15 24 0 0 0 0 18 0 62

SF 24 32 42 33 29 36 31 33 26 27 26 339

2010 TH 7 18 6 8 19 6 18 6 10 18 8 124

MF 2 60 8 0 0 4 0 2 10 138 92 316

SF 22 26 42 28 39 34 38 35 31 34 30 359

2011 TH 0 0 10 26 14 18 12 21 8 11 26 146

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost 19 333,000 7 87,400 9 1,364,460 2 52,000 6 152,980 3 80,100 13 426,676 4 314,300 9 141,600 5 125,240 3 99,500 7 178,700 34 613,750 33 1,283,155 36 589,154 10 206,900 11 317,000 18 452,005 52 560,472 56 539,511 62 1,208,366 10 198,413 19 706,474 15 908,366 57 907,924 55 818,301 52 809,323 9 183,000 9 148,500 20 340,080 59 520,942 62 481,374 19 543,997 14 297,872 12 460,740 16 603,388 49 645,103 46 728,615 11 212,984 17 554,070 15 697,500 9 248,618 44 433,967 56 807,215 13 583,602 8 244,470 11 219,300 12 478,200 43 585,123 32 558,017 14 556,083 15 407,066 15 375,278 16 1,011,333 41 621,817 47 1,150,309 18 490,847 19 793,181 11 333,693 13 220,423 24 384,690 23 747,848 12 776,208 11 990,184 11 230,395 10 573,100 435 6,033,464 421 7,516,045 255 7,276,624 120 4,052,396 123 3,741,360 139 5,094,313 13,870 17,853 28,536 33,770 30,418 36,650

Jan. Feb. March April May June July August Sept.

Oct. Nov. Total Avg. Cost

#

89 87 100 87 120 97 94 44 92 96 66 972

2006 2007 Cost # Cost 1,007,372 88 1,163,863 967,125 78 909,207 1,147,674 107 1,280,089 706,214 88 1,031,776 1,042,668 115 1,578,971 985,229 97 736,760 1,072,119 117 1,258,848 433,967 110 1,138,598 674,348 94 1,070,733 966,277 96 868,251 423,155 88 961,501 9,426,148 1,078 11,998,597 9,698 11,130

#

81 76 89 82 79 76 77 92 83 80 62 877

2008 Cost 907,619 947,505 800,412 877,275 723,878 662,915 1,143,624 1,264,374 962,319 750,551 1,071,515 10,111,987 11,530

#

71 76 72 85 65 89 96 77 78 79 81 869

2009 2010 2011 Cost # Cost # Cost 784,232 57 502,454 69 988,395 706,588 69 600,743 79 893,584 946,927 125 1,229,150 104 900,086 813,112 154 1,386,859 133 1,292,245 617,270 124 931,223 111 946,242 766,615 117 754,480 112 819,225 1,172,764 161 1,181,825 99 1,104,259 790,319 119 1,006,147 129 1,032,748 778,464 124 976,777 106 928,466 552,852 141 929,354 122 1,298,243 890,150 118 827,222 93 703,129 8,819,293 1,309 10,326,234 1,157 10,906,622 10,149 7,889 9,427

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Remodeling Permits: Alterations City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 6 - Year Table

Remodeling Permits: Additions City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 6 - Year Table Jan. Feb. March April May June July August Sept.

Oct. Nov. Total Avg. Cost

2007 TH 8 4 40 70 39 17 28 2 2 39 16 265

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