Lincoln Business Builder (January 2015)

The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER January 2015

Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln

Volume 52 No. 1

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Home Builders Association of Lincoln’s Installation & Awards Ceremony Monday, January 12 6:00 p.m. - Social • 7:00 - Dinner Nebraska Champions Club • 707 Stadium Drive Cost: $10 for HBAL Members or $20 for guests Save us a call and send your RSVP by January 6 to info@hbal.org or call 402-423-4225.

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In this issue...

• Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show pages 6-9 • HBAL Christmas Party pages 14-17 • Young Building Professionals page 20-21

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President’s Message

January 2015 Vol. 52, No. 1

Contents President’s Message 3 Calendar of Events 4 Chili Cook-off 5 2015 Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show 6-9 Member News 10 IBS Hospitality Suite 10 2015 Board of Directors 10 Educational Opportunities 13 HBAL Christmas 14-17 Advertise with HBAL 19 Young Building Professionals Council 20-21 Homeownership Remains a Key Part of the American Dream 22 Getting Creative with Your Empty Nest 23 New Members 24 Cancellations 24 Renewals 25 Directory Changes 25 Building Permits 26

President’s Message Mike Kinning HBAL President It has been has been an honor to serve as your president this past year and I’m grateful to have had the opportunity. Once you have agreed to serve as an officer of such a great association, there is a certain amount of anxiety that builds as you hear stories and wonder what the challenges of your year will be with regards to the association. I’m pleased to report this year has flown by and with the support of our members and staff, serving was much easier and enjoyable than expected.

HBAL has become a very strong association through years of conservative management, effictive leadership and quality members who engage and support one another. After this past year, I’m increasingly encouraged about the future of our association. The focus of our association is to serve its members, provide education and training, promote our members to the community, protect the environment of our industry, plan for the future and work together to build a community we enjoy living, working and sharing with family and friends.

The expansion and remodel of the HBAL office and launch of the Young Building Professionals (YBP) are both major accomplishments to further strengthen and grow our association in the years ahead. Your support of YBP members not only strengthens our association, but improves the quality of our industry and the service they provide. I urge you to find the events, committees or councils you enjoy most and become an active participant and supporter.

On January 12, 2015, Mike May will become your HBAL President. I ask you to show him the same support and appreciation I received!

May 2015 be everything you have planned and prepared for!

Home Builders Association of Lincoln

Executive Committee

Young Building Professionals Council

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

Mike Kinning, President

Matt Kinning

Mike May, President Elect

National Directors

Justin Johnson, 1st Vice President

Justin Johnson Mike Kinning Dan Klein, Sr. Jeff Bielenberg, Alternate Perry Haralson, Alternate Mike May, Alternate

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 Jennie Korth

Publisher Editor, Photographer, Design

HBAL Staff Sam Gans-King, Michaela Harrison & Jennie Korth

Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President Lori Wellman, CKD, CGR, CAPS, Secretary Bob Bryant, Treasurer Mike Rezac, Immediate Past President Mike Benker, Executive Vice President

Board of Directors Mark Aksamit, Taylor Ashburn, Jess Baker, CGP, Jeff Bielenberg, Roger Bumgarner, Ruth Hietbrink, Eric Hoke, Bo Jones, Matt Kleinschmit, Jerry Maher, CGP, CAPS, CGB, Lance Roach, Ken Svoboda

Remodelers Council Mark Aksamit

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

Past Presidents Jerry Boyce, Mike Goings, Rick Krueger, Dan Kubr, Donn Mann, Sam Manzitto, Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS, Greg Shinaut

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Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events Jan. 1-2

Jan. 7

Jan. 12

Jan. 13

Jan. 29

Feb. 13-15

New Years Holiday (Office Closed) Remodelers Council Meeting Teresa Stitcher Fritz • Better Business Bureau HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 11:30 a.m. • $10 per person HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony Nebraska Champions Club 6:00 p.m. Social • 7:00 p.m. Dinner $10 for HBAL Members • $20 for Guests The Home Show Experience Expectations & Outcomes HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 8:00 a.m. • FREE for YBP Members 2015 Sales Tax Changes You Need to Know HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 8:00 a.m. • FREE for HBAL Members Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show Lancaster Event Center Fri. 1 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $8 per person at the door or $7 with a non-perishable food item (see pg. 7 for special member only pricing)

2015 Events (all dates are subject to change)

January 12

HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony

January 20-22

International Builders Show (Las Vegas)

February 13-15

Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show

March 2

7th Annual Chili Cook-off

April 13

Tribute to Youth

April 25-26

Tour of Remodeled Homes

May 10-17

Spring Parade of Homes

May 19

LHBCF Fundraiser at Kuck Motorsports

June 2-6

NAHB Spring Board of Directors Meeting (Washington, DC)

June 5

HBAL Golf Tournament

July 21-24

NAHB Association Leadership Institute (Pittsburgh)

August 7

Hog Roast

August 28

Remodelers Golf Tournament

September 14 Husker Night

September 26-30

NAHB Fall Board of Directors Meeting (Dallas)

September 30 - October 2

NAHB Remodelers Show (Chicago)

October 4-11

Fall Parade of Homes

October 16

Sporting Clay Shoot

November 9

HBAL Election Night

November 21 Santa Cop

December 11

HBAL Christmas Party 4  Lincoln Business Builder

Chili Cook-off

Join us for the hottest event of the year!

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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 Seventh 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.

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.

A separate drawing will be held for kids. Prizes include gift baskets, gift certificates and more!

If you are interested in donating a prize or sponsoring part of the event, please contact Jennie at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org.

Monday, March 2, 2015 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

Contact Jennie at jennie@hbal.org if you would like to enter the contest.

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.

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Booth spaces are filling fast!

Call 402-423-4225 or visit www.HBAL.org to reserve your booth today!

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Watch for a schedule of events in your upcoming Business Builders and online at www.NebraskaHomeAndGardenShow.com

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 $3.00 each. (Regular attendee pricing is $8 at the door or $7 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 $3.00 each, which totals $____. ____ Extra Exhibitor Pass(es) at $3.00 each, which totals $____. ____ My check is enclosed. ____ Please bill me.

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2015 Home Show • Current Exhibitors current as of December 22 Contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 to reserve your booth space today!!

2K Landscape Design and Installation (402-450-9943)................................ P-450, 471, 551 3 Day Kitchen & Bath (402-435-6893)............................... A-613-614 A Home Of Your Own, Inc. (507-553-3103)............................. P-455 A1 Cabinet & Granite (402-474-0848)...................................... A-527 ABC Seamless by Mastercraft (402-477-5400)........................... A-405 Absolute Customs Lincoln, LLC (402-440-4477).......................A-136 Action Plumbing & Heating, Inc. (402-423-6960)..............A-427-428 Active Life Family Chiropractic (402-420-0440)........................ P-319 Advanced Chiropractic Solutions (402-328-0028)..................... P-728 Advantage Remodeling, Inc. (402-416-1430)............................ A-312 Al’s Johns (402-783-2022)........................................................ A-535 American Electronics, Inc. (402-421-1222)............................... A-510 American Home Real Estate, LLC (402-805-5604).....................A-716 American Institute of Architects-Lincoln (402-441-6451)...........A-409 Anderson Custom Construction, Inc. (402-310-3503)............... P-413 Applegarth Concrete Construction (402-580-4902)...................A-716 Aqua Systems (402-466-6800)........................................... P-815-816 Architectural Glassarts (402-420-2544)..................................... P-925 Aspen Builders, Inc. (402-423-6811)......................................... A-632 BAJCO Construction (402-310-2469)........................................ P-984 Baths & Kitchens for Less (402-416-4771)..........................A-928-933 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate (402-437-8700)................................... P-855 Better Business Bureau, Inc. (402-436-2345)............................. P-671 Big Red Alert-ADT Security Dealer (402-483-4733).................. P-672 Blaz’n Grillworks/Setzer’s MFG (402-228-3533).......................A-912 Bonsall Pool & Spa (402-488-0148).................... P-577-578, 657-658 Bristol Windows, Inc. (402-435-8815)...................................... A-210 Bryant Air Conditioning, Heating, Electrical & Plumbing Co. (402-467-1111).......... P-611-612, 712-713 Cabinet Craft, Inc. (402-474-2702)........................................... A-200 Capital City Exteriors (402-325-0506)................................ A-707-710 Capital Overhead Door Co. (402-466-2754)............................. P-820 Carpets Direct (402-486-3700).......................................... P-927-929 City of Lincoln - Public Works & Utilities Department, Watershed Management Division (402-309-5936).................... P-428 The Cleaning Authority (402-328-8632).................................... P-352 Clearwater Pools, Inc. (402-423-7665)........A-100, 127-128, 207-208 Comfort Techs, Inc. (402-465-0000)......................................... P-350 Complete Health Chiropractic (402-488-0288)......................... P-380 Cornerstone Chiropractic Centre (402-483-4300)..................... P-555 Cornhusker Bank (402-434-2265)............................................. P-515 Creative Landscaping (402-730-8424)................................ P-575-576 Culligan Water Conditioning (402-476-3351)....................A-235-236 Cummins Sprinkler (402-420-1061).......................................... A-530 Custom Blinds and Design (402-730-2000)........................A-922-924 Custom Scapes & Tree Removal (402-239-2379)......................A-713 CUTCO Cutlery (716-790-7181)............................................... A-433 D. H. Merritt & Sons Sand, Gravel, & Ready-Mix (402-435-3213).......................A-700, 727, 807 Dakota Wall Systems, Inc. (402-891-6520)............................... P-427 Dave’s Heating and Air Inc. (402-480-3004)............................. P-353 Don Johnson Homes, Inc. (402-817-3523)................................ P-725 Done Rite Installs LLC (660-422-2140)..................................... P-880 The Dryer Vent Dude, Inc. (402-310-9530).............................. P-861 DuctMedic Air Duct Cleaning (402-435-3828)......................... P-926

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Eagle 1st Roofing & Construction (402-488-1900)... P-527-528, 617-618 Earnest Well Drilling, Inc. (402-761-2281)................................ P-613 EcoWater Systems of Lincoln (402-474-3440)........................... A-150 Edward Jones Investments (402-483-6101)................................ P-751 Elite Fencing, LLC (402-202-8547)..................................... P-625-626 Endicott Clay Products Co. (402-729-3315)....................... P-325-326 Enercept SIP Building Systems (605-882-2222)......................... P-661 Energy Armor Windows & Doors (402-435-0370).................... P-675 Energy Panel Structures (712-859-3219)................................... A-130 Epp Concrete Construction (402-423-9192).............................. P-740 Ernie’s Store Inc. - Ernie’s in Ceresco (402-665-3151)........ P-517-518 Fakler Architects, LLC (402-228-3020)...................................... P-573 Fence Pros (402-641-6190)....................................................... A-729 Fireplace Stone & Patio (402-421-0948)................................... P-440 First National Bank (402-420-8320)................................... A-628-629 First State Bank Nebraska (402-858-1719)................................. A-108 Fletcher Chiropractic (402-261-5766)....................................... P-529 Friesen Landscaping, LLC. (402-435-8733)........................A-832-833 Frosty Effects Construction, Inc. (402-540-0585)....................... P-920 Futuramic’s Clean Water Center (402-453-5730)............... P-627-628 Gana Trucking & Excavating, Inc. (402-794-5000).................... P-650 General Excavating Landscape Supply (402-467-1627)......A-609-610 Going Nuts (402-489-6699)...................................................... P-983 Goings Homes, LLC (402-450-7702)................................ A-532, 612 GoodeGuy Construction, Inc. (402-435-6893)...................A-613-614 Granite Transformations of Omaha (402-502-1180).................. P-656 Green’s Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Remodeling (402-467-4444)............................ P-952, 954 Handy Man Home Remodeling Center (402-474-0550)................... P-760-761, 780, 860 Harley’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (402-466-3408).P-775-776 Harrison Roofing (402-499-0128)............................................. A-330 Heartland Moving (402-466-1112)........................................... P-818 Heritage Builders, Inc. (402-421-3333)...................... A-105 or A-232 Heritage Homes (402-369-0151).............................................. P-375 Hi Dow Massagers (406-652-8322).......................................... P-460 Hickman Area Economic Development Association (402-792-2212)................................ A-107 Hinrichs Fine Woods, Inc. (402-466-8884)............................... P-512 Home Innovations Spas, Inc. (402-421-2922)........................... P-900 Home Real Estate (402-441-9275)............................................ A-230 Home Solutions of Nebraska (402-420-6911).................... P-373-453 Homestead Homes of America, Inc. (402-375-3515)................ P-730 ICF Connections, Inc. (402-934-1442)...................................... A-336 Illuminations Lighting, Inc. (402-435-3407).......................A-114-115 Innovations Siding & Windows (402-423-8831)........................ P-840 Innovative Homes & Design, Inc. (402-423-6565).................... P-630 Invisible Fence Brand (402-330-4000)...................................... P-673 J-Tech Construction (402-261-3682).................................. A-607-608 JL Exteriors (402-421-2005)...................................................... A-438 John Henry’s Plumbing, Htg. & A/C (402-435-5555)................. P-915 Judson Irrigation, Inc. (402-420-6277)...................................... P-619 K-Designers (402-339-4954)..................................................... A-715 Kinning Design Build, Inc. (402-421-1334)........................A-412-413 Krieser Drywall & Insulation (402-540-1782)............................ A-538 Krogman Tile Co., Inc. (402-488-4614).............................. P-977-978

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2015 Home Show • Current Exhibitors current as of December 22 Contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 to reserve your booth space today!!

Kuhlman Construction, Inc. (402-761-2221)...................... P-312-314 Liberty First Credit Union (402-465-1000).........................A-536,616 Lifetime Cookware, Inc. (800-201-0828)............................ P-472-473 Lincoln Cabinet (402-475-0650)........................................ A-101-103 Lincoln Electric System (402-473-3275).............................A-935-936 Lincoln Electric System (402-473-3276)............................. P-777-778 Lincoln First Realty (402-434-2222).......................................... P-516 Lincoln Journal Star (402-473-7193)......................................... P-729 Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity (402-477-9184)....A-934 Lincoln Winnelson Co., Bath & Kitchen Idea Center (402-423-2157)...................... P-357-358 Luxury Heating and Air (402-610-1106)............. P-571-572, 651-652 Malibu Sunrooms & Outdoor Living (402-715-5300).........A-827-829 McConnell Thermal Services, LLC (402-643-2340)............ P-715-716 MD Aquatics (402-560-2988)................................................... A-332 Midwest Bank (402-420-0560).................................................. A-810 Bath Planet Nebraska (402-885-8940)................................ P-411-412 Midwest Walls & Landscape, Inc. (402-423-4892).................... P-881 Milestone: Inspired Composites (402-613-5116).......................A-432 Miller Landscapes & Construction, Inc. (402-325-9255)............ P-940 Miracle Landscapes, Inc. (402-580-1805)................................. P-653 MMCA International (949-573-3925)................................. P-355-356 Morton Buildings, Inc. (402-786-3000)..................................... P-320 Moser Well Drilling & Service, Inc. (402-792-2515)..........A-309-310 Mr. Amoto Lawn & Tree Service (402-476-8873)...... P-250, 271, 351 NAC Kitchens & Baths Inc. (402-432-8770)....................... P-719-720 National Furnace and Air Conditioning (402-436-3492)...P-377-378, 457-458 Nebraska Building Products (402-438-2006)............................. A-410 Nebraska Furniture Mart (402-670-3585)................... P-711, 812-813 Nebraska Soybean Board (612-807-0345)..........................A-414-416 Nebraska Lottery (402-471-6100)............................................. A-712 Nebraska’s Home Improvement Center (402-467-1212)........... P-550 Nebraskaland Siding & Windows (402-464-4388)............A-732, 812 Neighbors Family Homes, Inc. (402-432-1688)................. P-979-980 North Country Windows & Doors (402-464-7500)................... P-727 ‘O’ Street Carpet (402-476-7567)....................................... P-315-318 Origami Owl (402-429-7089)................................................... A-516 Outdoor Solutions (402-420-1477)................................... A-830, 910 The Pampered Chef (402-450-4226)......................................... A-533 The Paper Puller, Inc. (402-489-7855)...................................... P-660 Pella Products of Omaha & Lincoln (402-861-7913).A-705, 775, 905 Pioneer Overhead Door, Inc. (402-476-6539).................... P-930-931 Prairie Home Builders, Inc. (402-476-6599).......................A-512-513 Precast Products & Landscape Village (402-477-2255)......A-205, 275 Premium Carpet Care, LLC (402-525-1580).............................. A-509 PureCare (402-730-3495)......................................................... A-714 Quick’n Brite, Inc. (425-778-8285)........................................... A-316 Ray’s Lawn & Home Care (402-476-8614).. A-100, 127-128, 207-208 Raymond Contracting, Inc. (402-783-2663).............................. P-857 Raynor Doors of Nebraska, Inc. (402-477-5504)................A-435-436 RDM Landscapes (402-310-0868)....................... P-757-758, 677-678 RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts (402-441-4120)..........................A-633 REALTORS Association of Lincoln (402-441-3622)............ P-717-718 Reese Construction, Inc. (402-483-1313).................................. P-615 Reimers-Kaufman Concrete Products Co. (402-434-1855)......... P-878 Reinke Shakes (402-768-7251)................................................. P-425

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Remodel Green, Inc. (402-730-1020)....................................... P-875 Renewal by Andersen (316-712-0206)...................................... A-638 The Restoration Pros (402-325-9577)........................................ P-240 Reynolds Design & Remodeling (402-475-9663)......................A-400 Reynolds Home Solutions (402-610-6168)............................... A-630 Rezac Construction, Inc. (402-477-8844)...........................A-429-430 Rybak Homes, LLC (402-580-0710).......................................... A-338 Sam’s Club (402-438-3540)...................................................... A-627 Satellite Guru (303-284-8834)....................................... A-508, P-629 Schulte Chiropractic Wellness Center (402-420-0024).............. P-755 Security Fence, Inc. (402-944-3259)......................................... P-640 Security First Bank (402-323-8003)........................................... P-475 Sleep Number (763-551-7069)................... P-750, 771-773, 851-853 Select Van & Storage (402-466-8249)....................................... P-756 Sesostris Iron Nobles (402-474-6890)................................ A-227-228 Sesostris Shrine Center (402-474-6890).............................A-227-228 Seward County Housing Corp. (402-540-5100).................A-110-111 Shine-A-Blind Nebraska, Inc. (402-467-3070)........................... P-817 Smoking Gun Jerky (402-416-7460).......................................... P-655 Softub (970-819-6311)....................................................... P-752-753 Southwick Liquid Waste (402-475-2462).................................. A-309 Star City Heating & Cooling (402-464-7827)...................... P-415-416 Stephens & Smith Construction Co. (402-475-8087).................A-500 Sticks & Stones Hardscapes, Inc. (402-450-7169)......A-300, 327, 407 Stonebrook Roofing, Inc. (402-438-5559)................................. A-800 StoneWorth Innovative Concrete Products (402-890-4250)....P-480, 560 Summerwind Resort Services (417-332-3252)....................A-635-636 Sunroom Designs of Nebraska (402-416-4771)..................A-928-933 Supreme Spa and Pool (402-328-0085)...................... P-950, 972-976 Supreme Surface Countertops (402-464-2525).......................... A-200 Synergy Homes, Inc. (402-499-3496)........................................ P-819 Tailored Landscapes, LLC (402-416-5691).P-519-520, 530, 540, 620 Thrasher Basement Systems (402-885-6643)...................... P-552-553 Tillotson Enterprises, Inc. (402-466-7038).......................... P-525-526 Tri State Snap Sports (712-251-1837)........................................ A-106 Tru-Built Construction (402-477-4663)..................................... A-600 Tupperware (402-601-4490)..................................................... P-726 Union Bank & Trust Co. (402-323-1447)..........................A-132, 212 Union Title Company LLC (402-323-1888)............................... A-213 United Country, First State Realty (402-421-3535)....................A-109 V2K Window Decor (402-421-9366)........................................ P-513 Van Horn Family Building Co. (402-416-8068)......................... P-858 Vantage Pointe Homes, Inc. (402-560-2124)............................ A-728 Vasa Construction, Inc. (402-525-3017).................................... A-408 Versa-Lok (651-773-7483)........................................................ A-307 Waddell & Reed (402-484-7526).............................................. P-616 Wardcraft Homes, Inc. (785-632-5664)..................................... P-461 Watkins Products (402-925-2588)..................................... P-561, 580 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (402-434-4346)........................... P-311 West Gate Bank (402-323-8968)............................................... P-971 Willet Construction, Inc. (402-434-8008).................................. P-878 Window Option Specialists (402-466-2777)............................. P-958 Window World (402-464-7313)......................... P-477-478, 557-558 Woods Bros. Realty (402-441-9275)......................................... A-730 Yankee Hill Brick & Tile Company (402-477-6663)........... P-451-452

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Member News | IBS Hospitality Suite | 2015 Board of Directors

Member News

2015 Board of Directors

In Sympathy

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

Our sympathy to the family of Marvin Krout as well as his friends at Building & Safety where he had worked as the Planning Director for 12 years. Marvin passed away on November 20 after a brief illness.

President

President Elect

Justin Johnson (Hoppe Homes, LP)

1st Vice President

Matt Kleinschmit (Pride Homes)

2nd Vice President

Thank You

Perry Haralson (Cornhusker Bank)

Thank you to the following members who bought in warm coats and blankets as well as toys for the People’s City Mission.

Mike Kinning (Kinning Design Build)

Immediate Past President Secretary

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

Treasurer

Nebraska Title Company

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

Mike & Mar y Kinning

Executive Vice President Mike Benker

Larr y & Carol Hans

Directors

Lance Roach

Taylor Ashburn (Union Bank & Trust Co.) Jess Baker, CGP (Wilderness Construction, Inc.) Jeff Bielenberg (Bielenberg Builders, Inc.) Ruth Hietbrink (Black Hills Energy) Bo Jones (Tru-Built Construction) Matt Karl (MK Builders, Inc.) Tim Kenny (Nebraska Investment Finance Authority) Jerry Maher, CGP, CAPS, CGB (Maher Custom Homes) Linda Potter (Reimers-Kaufman Concrete Products Co.) Lance Roach (JL Exteriors, Inc.) Marlene Stroup (Schwinn Homes, LLC) Ken Svoboda (Ray’s Lawn & Home Care)

Ray’s Remodeling Steve & Mar y Beth Fulton Special Thanks to Lori Wellman & Jennie Korth for delivering them!

Headed to IBS? So are we!

Remodelers Council

Mark Aksamit (Earl Carter Lumber Co.)

Young Building Professionals Council Matt Kinning (Kinning Design Build)

The Home Builders Association of Lincoln and Metro Omaha Builders Association invite you to the

Southeast Nebraska IBS Hospitality Suite Tuesday, January 20 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Vdara Hotel 2600 W. Harmon Ave. • Las Vegas (Room # TBD)

Please RSVP to Mike at mbenker@hbal.org or 402-429-9266.

Presenting Sponsors:

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Past Presidents

Jerry Boyce (Boyce Construction, Inc.) Mike Goings, CGP, CSP (Goings Homes, LLC) 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 (Woods Bros. Realty)

Mike Rezac (Rezac Construction, Inc.)

Greg Shinaut, CGP (Black Hills Energy)

National Directors

Justin Johnson (Hoppe Homes, LP) Mike Kinning (Kinning Design Build) Mike May (May Custom Homes & Cabinets, Inc.)

Alternate National Directors

Perry Haralson (Cornhusker Bank) Dan Klein, Sr. (Regal Building Systems) Lori Wellman, CKD, CGR, CAPS (Lincoln Cabinet)

National Life Directors

Jim Christo, CGR, CGB (Christo Design Build, Inc.) Steve Fulton, CGP (Fulton Construction, Inc.) Joe Hampton (Hampton Enterprises) Duane Helmink (CDS, Inc.) John Hoppe, Jr. (Hoppe, Inc.) Ward Fred Hoppe (The Hoppe Law Firm) Joe McKee (McKee Construction, Inc.) Robert Peterson (Prairie Gold Housing, Inc.) Greg Schwinn (Schwinn Homes, LLC) Bob Stephens (Stephens & Smith Construction Co.)

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Educational Opportunities

Union Bank – Exclusive HBAL Education Partner Enhancing The Outdoors We specialize in hardscapes, water features, landscape design, installation, landscape lighting, and much more.

3301 West Denton Road • Lincoln, NE (402) 435-TREE Travis Friesen (402) 429-5973 travis@friesenlandscaping.com Dani Friesen (402) 430-6541 dani@friesenlandscaping.com

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Your Building Envelope Specialist!

The Home Builders Association of Lincoln (HBAL) is proud to partner with Union Bank & Trust Company as its 2015 Exclusive Education Partner. For HBAL members this will mean more opportunities to receive professional and business development training from experienced industry experts. The well-equipped HBAL training room will be utilized to provide small class sizes in a comfortable environment.

This program will continue to ramp up through-out the year with more classes, speakers and opportunities being continually announced. These courses are likely to include Professional Designation Courses, OSHA & EPA Safety, Customer Service, Business and Strategic Planning, Presentation and Speaking, Understanding and Identifying Code Changes and Best Practices for Small Businesses. If you have specific requests, please contact the HBAL office to share your thoughts and ideas.

Please share in thanking Union Bank & Trust Company for their partnership and recognizing the value of education and training specific to the homebuilding industry.

Upcoming Classes Important 2015 Sales Tax Changes You Need to Know presented by Steve Drzaic, Nebraska Department of Revenue

Thursday, January 29 • 8:00 a.m.

HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Not fulling understanding changes to sales tax laws can be one of the biggest risks a small business takes. Join us on January 29 and learn about these important changes which will help you avoid headaches and hassles in the future.

No Charge for HBAL Members.

• Solving problems for contractors with Icynene foam since 1995.

• Spray foam is only as good as the installers.

• Both open cell and closed cell insulation available.

RSVP to info@hbal.org by January 26.

Contact Rick McConnell

402-643-2340 or 402-641-1254 rickmcconnell@inebraska.com www.mcconnellthermalservicesllc.com

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HBAL Christmas

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HBAL Christmas

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Step 1: Get four handsome volunteers.

Step 2: Position them accordingly.

Step 3: Remove chairs and pray.

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Thank you to all our participants!

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HBAL Christmas

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Advertise with HBAL

Advertise with HBAL The Home Builders Association of Lincoln offers a variety of advertising options for Lincoln businesses. You don't have to be an HBAL member to participate however, members receive a discounted rate. Contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 or info@hbal.org for more information.

Lincoln Business Builder Advertising in the Lincoln Business Builder is a wise investment. The newsletter is published monthly and has a total circulation of 750, which includes all members of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln, as well as city, county, state and national government.

Ad Size Full Page (8"w x 10.5"h) 1/2 page horizontal (8"w x 5"h) 1/2 page horizontal back cover* 1/2 page vertical (3.75"w x 10.5"h) 1/4 page (3.75"w x 5"h) 1/4 page horizontal (8"w x 2.25"h) 1/4 page horizontal back cover* 1/8 page (3.75"w x 2.25"h) 1/8 page back cover* Insert (loose leaf)

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HBAL Member Rate $450 for 3 months $300 for 3 months $475 for 3 months $300 for 3 months $200 for 3 months $200 for 3 months $275 for 3 months $110 for 3 months $175 for 3 months $125 one time only

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There is a 15% discount for placing your ad for one full year. Non-members pay double rates. *Discount does not apply to back cover. Call 402-423-4225 for availability.

www.HBAL.org Participate in HBAL’s online advertising program to attract qualified visitors to your website! Our banner program can help you reach Lincoln consumers looking for remodeling and home building suppliers and service providers.

Base rates are listed below. Premium rates offer members placement on high traffic pages. Call HBAL for details: 402-423-4225.

3 months $100 $200

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6 months $175 $350

12 months $325 $650

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Ad size:  1/8 page  1/4 page  1/4 page horizontal Ad Size

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 I would like to advertise on www.HBAL.org.  Double my rate to include my ad on high traffic pages (call HBAL for details: 402-423-4225)

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Please run this ad for ________ month(s).

Published twice a year, the Parade Guidebooks are Mailing Labels distributed to thousands of visitors during the Parade of  I would like to purchase mailing labels.

Homes event in the spring and fall.

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Young Building Professionals Council

Get involved with YBP! The three YBP committees met last month to start making plans for 2015. These groups are full of excited young professionals with a desire to grow the YBP Council into something great. If you are interested in joining them, please contact Jennie Korth at jennie@hbal.org.

Community Service Networking/Social Education/Professional Development

Join Us! The Home Show Experience Expectations & Outcomes What You Need To Know To Survive

Tuesday, January 13 • 8:00 a.m.

HBAL Office 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Cost: FREE for YBP Members!

Please RSVP to info@hbal.org by January 9.

Educational Topics The YBP Education/Professional Development Committee would like to host classes that are important to our YBP members. Please scan the QR code and take the very quick survey to give us your input.

Or if you prefer the “old fashioned” way, rank the following topics and email your list to jennie@hbal.org.

Business Practices Marketing Customer Service Public Speaking Finance Web/Social Media Insurance Workplace/Worksite Safety

Watch for more information on these upcoming events!

March 2015 Ploughshare Brewery Tour May 19, 2015 Kuck Motorsports Event August 7, 2015 Hog Roast Fall 2015 Community Service Parks & Rec Project

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.

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Homeownership Remains a Key Part of the American Dream

Homeownership Remains a Key Part of the American Dream There’s been a lot of talk in the news lately about Millennials delaying marriage, kids and homeownership. So it would be easy to think that perhaps the traditional American dream of owning home is slowly dying. In fact, the opposite is true: Research shows that homeownership remains a goal for the vast majority of American renters.

A recent survey by Freddie Mac revealed that 91% of renters believe homeownership is something of which to be proud. And, younger renters are making plans to buy homes in the near future.

In fact, nearly half of renters in the 25-to-34 age bracket – and nearly 60% of renters ages 35 to 44 – indicate that they plan to buy a home in the next three years.

Benefits of Homeownership

These would-be buyers recognize the many benefits to homeownership, including the fact that homeownership is a primary source of net worth for many Americans, and is an important step in accumulating personal financial assets over the long term.

In fact, 90% of the survey respondents said that being able to pass their home on to their children is one of the top three benefits of homeownership. Although property values have declined in many markets, Americans have more than $10.8 trillion of equity in their homes, and for most families, home equity represents the largest share of net worth.

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Overcoming Obstacles to Homeownership

Qualifying for a mortgage and saving up for a downpayment remain primary obstacles to homeownership. To help address these concerns, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) – recently announced new low-downpayment mortgage programs geared primarily toward the first-time home buyer market.

These lenders will now offer mortgages with 3% downpayments, allowing more creditworthy borrowers who lack the funds for a large downpayment to obtain a home mortgage.

To ensure that the financing process goes smoothly, buyers should consider pre-qualifying for a mortgage and having a financing commitment in place before shopping for a new home. Buyers also may find that some home builders have arranged favorable financing for their customers or offer financial incentives.

Recent analysis by the National Association of Home Builders reveals that financial concerns remain front of mind for many first-time home buyers. In fact, Millennial home buyers – those in the 18-to-33 age bracket – are more likely to let financial reasons influence their house choice, while older generations consider the right size most often. And the homes Millennials buy are smaller, older and less expensive than homes bought by older generations.

That’s not surprising, since Millennials also are more likely than older generations to finance home purchases through current income than accumulated wealth, according to the NAHB analysis of the 2013 American Housing Survey.

So, while Millennials may be taking a little longer than previous generations to reach some of these traditional milestones, their goal of building their own American Dream remains strong.

Learn more about the benefits of homeownership at www.nahb.org/forconsumers.

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local lending

Bank Local. Local Decisions. Local Mortgage Servicing.

When your mortgage loan is with West Gate Bank®, we have something many banks can’t offer— local decision-making, local processing and local servicing.

That means that during the entire mortgage process and after closing, we’re here to assist you in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Let West Gate Bank® guide you through the entire buying or building process to finance your dream home.

westgatebank.com | 402-434-3456 | member FDIC | Lincoln’s Bank

Getting Creative with Your Empty Nest

Getting Creative with Your Empty Nest Many baby boomers are finally saying goodbye to their adult children, who are moving out of the house and starting the next chapter in their lives. While some empty nesters are excited about this new phase, it can be a stressful time for others as they deal with this time of transition in their lives.

When your kids move out and you’re faced with an empty nest, lots of questions come to mind. Should you move and downsize? If you stay, how should you use the kids’ rooms? What other changes should you make as you get older?

If you’ve made the decision to stay in your home – at least for now – it’s time to figure out how your house can work better for you in this the next chapter of your life.

Focus on Small DIY Jobs

With the kids out of the house, you may be surprised at how much free time you have. Use this time to tackle some of those home renovation jobs that have been on your to-do list for a while.

Before you begin any project, however, look at your house – room by room – with a fresh set of eyes. Now that your house doesn’t need to accommodate a growing family, how do you want to use each of the rooms to fit your new lifestyle? Perhaps the mudroom is no longer needed, but a craft room has always been on your wish list. Now you can focus on making those changes.

Create a Home Office

You may be an empty nester, but you are still a very active member of the workforce. An extra bedroom or den previously used for family activities would be a great place to turn into a home office.

Home offices are becoming less of a luxury and more of a necessity with more people telecommuting or running their own businesses from their house.

Expand Your Space

Depending on the age of your home, you may find that your master bedroom or bath is too small for comfort. Expand into space that isn’t being used to build the master bath of your dreams or to create a separate seating or dressing area in your bedroom.

Incorporating these changes will not only create a home that suits your new lifestyle, they also may increase the value of your home when you decide to finally sell.

Many empty nesters hire expert remodelers to adapt their home to make it easy to use and maintain. Stairs often become a problem, but moving the master bedroom and the laundry room to the ground floor can be part of a solution that gives home owners many more years in the home they love.

Building professionals who have earned the National Association of Home Builders’ Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation have received training on how to build or renovate a home so that the occupants can live in the home safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of their age or ability level. While most CAPS professionals are remodelers, an increasing number are general contractors, designers, architects and health care professionals.

For more information on remodeling a recently kid-free home, or to find professional remodelers to adapt your home, contact www.hbal.org/find-a-pro/buyers-guide or www.nahb.org/remodelerdirectory.

At Norandex Building Materials Distribution we realize that in order to succeed we must be successful in helping our customers grow their business.

That’s why our distribution centers are fully stocked with top quality, top-of-the-line building products—siding, windows, roofing, doors and more. Complementing this selection is a sales and customer service staff that’s knowledgeable and truly cares about your business. And, we back you up with programs and warranties that are among the best in the building products industry.

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New Members | Cancellations

Welcome New Members

Dave’s Heating and Air, Inc. Dave Cunning (Sandy)

Luxury Heating and Air Cesar Guerrero (Paula)

4500 Normal Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402-480-3004 Email: dave@davesheatingandairlincoln.com Website: www.davesheatingandairlincoln.com

3130 S. 6th Street, Ste. 118, Lincoln, NE 68502 Phone: 402-610-1106 Email: cesar@luxuryheatingandair.com Website: www.luxuryheatingandair.com

Sponsor: Mark Resseguie, Innovative Homes & Design, Inc.

Reason I joined HBAL: To build trusted relationships with other professionals in Lincoln so we can provide excellent service and products that will enhance both of our businesses.

What I hope to get out of my membership: Contacts and relationships with other professionals.

Desired areas of involvement: Chili Cook-off, golf.

Personal: Our family enjoys boating and grilling.

Reason I joined HBAL: To stay updated on the needs of a growing community.

What I hope to get out of my membership: Develop valuable relationships with other contractors and builders in Lincoln.

Desired areas of involvement: Home & Garden Show.

Personal: Married for 25 years with 2 children. We enjoy sports and fishing.

We provide service and installation of Bryant Services for residential and commercial properties. Professional service you can trust.

Fence Pro’s Jarrod Oborny

5857 S. 7th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512 Phone: 402-641-6190 Email: jboborny1982@hotmail.com Sponsor: Mike May, May Custom Homes & Cabinets, Inc. Reason I joined HBAL: Marketing.

What I hope to get out of my membership: More business.

Personal: I enjoy golf.

Sponsor: Lance Roach, JL Exteriors

Thomson Innovations Dustin Thompson

1601 SW 15th Street, Lincoln, NE 68522 Phone: 402-601-1185 Email: dustin@thompson-innovations.com Website: www.thompson-innovations.com Sponsor: Matt Meens, Lemke Meens Construction Reason I joined HBAL: To network and build relationships within the building community. Stay up to date on latest topics. Become a more active member of the building community.

What I hope to get out of my membership: Better opportunity to bid local jobs. Tips and tools to help grow as a company, develop solid contacts and learn.

Personal: Building has always been a passion of mine. I also enjoy hot rods, motorcycles, camping and fishing.

Union Agency Inc. Rob Burkett

402.483.7575 3133 S. 7th Street • Suite D

Fax 402.483.7577 info@pioneerprintinginc.com www.pioneerprintinginc.com Multi Color Printing Graphic Design Ad Specialties Bindery Services

Digital Color Copies Digital Black & White Engineering Copies Personalized Service

Providing Offset Printing & Digital Services in Lincoln since 1980.

4719 Prescott Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402-484-3821 Fax: 402-483-0075 Email: rob.burkett@unionagency.com Sponsor: Jim Crawford, Precast Products & Landscape Village Reason I joined HBAL: To network and hopefully provide a service to those members who need it.

What I hope to get out of my membership: Networking and the creation of good relationships.

Desired areas of involvement: Home & Garden Show, Chili Cook Off, Parade of Homes and golf.

Personal: Married, two children (4 years and 10 months). Moved to Lincoln in 2005 and loved it! I enjoy golf, working out and hiking.

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

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Renewals | Directory Changes

Directory Changes

Thanks for Renewing Your Membership!

• Andy Ponce is a new affiliate for E & A Consulting Group, Inc. Phone: 402-310-0990 Fax: 402-420-7217 Email: aponce@eacg.com.

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

• Adam Albee is a new affiliate with Lincoln Laminating, Inc. Email: adam@lincolnlaminating.com.

Alberts Painting, Inc., 3 years

• Tyler Reynolds is a new affiliate member with Woods Bros.

Realty. Phone: 402-610-6170 Email: tyler.reynold@woodsbros.com.

Bluestem SIPS, 5 years

• Jon Peterson is a new affiliate with Manzitto Bros. Residential & Commercial Construction. Phone: 402-730-0211.

Email: jon@manzitto.com.

Business Elite/Husker Commercial Fleet, 3 years Cabinet Craft, Inc., 24 years Carlisle Insulation, 2 years

• Steve Peregrine is the new principle contact for Nebraska Housing Resource. Phone: 402-580-0411 Email: NEhousingresource@gmail.com.

Christo Design Build, Inc., 40 years Custom Scapes & Tree Removal, LLC, 1 year

• Alex Ward is a new affiliate member for American Electronics, Inc. Email: award@ae4u.com.

DuctMedic Air Duct Cleaning, 14 years

• Bailey Lopez is a new affiliate member for American Electronics, Inc. Email: blopez@ae4u.com.

Earl Carter Lumber Co., 12 years Excel Construction Company, LLC, 1 year

• Corey Metschke is the new principle contact for Absolute Customs Lincoln, LLC. Address: P.O. Box 6698, Lincoln, NE, 68506. Phone: 402-440-4477. Fax: 402-625-0324.

Email: corey@absolutecustomsinc.com.

Frazier Construction Company, Inc., 11 years Handy Man Home Remodeling Center, 25 years Harrison Roofing, 8 years

• Mandy Monson is a new affiliate member for Union Bank & Trust Co. Phone: 402-304-2219 Email: mandy.monson@ubt.com.

Kuhlman Construction, Inc., 17 years

• Tony McTaggart is a new affiliate member for Home Real Estate. Email: tony.mctaggart@homerealestate.com.

Lee Sapp Ford, 24 years Liberty First Credit Union, 15 years

• Tim Hans is a new affiliate member for Hans Electric, Inc. Phone: 402-430-9448. Email: timothyleehans@hotmail.com.

Malibu Sunrooms, 1 year

• Phone number for Douglas Fireplace is 402-421-8500.

McConnell Thermal Services, LLC, 20 years

• Nikki Jacobsen is the new principle contact for First State Bank Nebraska. Phone: 402-858-1719.

Address: 5617 Thompson Creek Blvd., Lincoln NE, 68516.

Email: njacobsen@1fst.com. Website: www.1fst.com.

Miracle Landscapes, Inc., 11 years Nebraska Brick & Supply, 3 years Nebraska Sod Co., 25 years Old World Metal, 6 years Premium Carpet Care, LLC, 1 year

Home Builders Association of Lincoln, Nebraska

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Quality First Drywall, Inc., 1 year

Providing Homes for a Great Community

Reimers-Kaufman Concrete Products Co., 64 years Remodel Green, Inc., 11 years At the end of the day, it’s nice to come home and hang out in front of the fireplace. – The Carman Family told us

Sadoff Iron & Metal, 4 years

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Schrock Innovations, 4 years

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Select Comfort Corporation, 2 years

everyone’s happy with natural gas. It’s abundant, domestic, clean and reliable. We have the systems in place to deliver natural gas homebuilders want.

SPAS PLUS of Lincoln, 19 years

Call Ruth Hietbrink at 402-437-1814 to learn about installing natural gas in your next home.

Synergy Homes, Inc., 1 year

Check out www.blackhillsenergy.com for more life sponsored by energy.

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Urethane Contracting Services, 2 years Weathercraft Co. of Lincoln, 18 years Wilderness Construction, Inc., 8 years Window World of Lincoln, 10 years

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Building Permits Building Permits

City of Lincoln - 10 -Year Table

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

Oct. Nov. YTD

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

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

Oct. Nov. Total Avg. Cost

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

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7 4 33 56 55 62 46 56 32 47 23 421

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

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

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

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 7,516,045 17,853

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

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9 9 36 62 52 19 11 13 14 18 12 255

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

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

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 7,276,624 28,536

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

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

MF SF 6 11 4 29 2 30 2 30 4 38 10 60 2 35 0 37 0 39 16 20 2 25 48 354

MF SF 0 24 3 32 2 42 15 33 24 29 0 36 0 31 0 33 0 26 18 27 0 26 62 339

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

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2009 Cost 52,000 125,240 206,900 198,413 183,000 297,872 554,070 244,470 407,066 793,181 990,184 4,052,396 33,770

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2010 Cost 152,980 99,500 317,000 706,474 148,500 460,740 697,500 219,300 375,278 333,693 230,395 3,741,360 30,418

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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 5,094,313 36,650

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

SF 27 31 47 43 41 45 48 58 45 57 52 494

2012 TH 4 13 24 19 21 14 26 36 13 21 26 217

2012 Cost 43,500 107,786 691,458 600,931 723,945 224,812 414,975 545,217 595,111 438,100 527,840 4,913,675 43,102

MF 0 144 36 24 0 8 0 275 0 0 90 577

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SF 24 34 46 69 58 68 83 60 49 29 43 563

2013 TH 2 4 9 18 20 8 29 41 2 49 22 204

MF 0 0 0 0 128 0 24 232 0 2 51 437

2013 Cost 422,000 33,000 357,600 212,603 776,408 379,500 264,975 300,579 314,515 461,927 553,881 4,076,988 39,202

SF 34 40 68 70 54 63 62 52 51 76 40 610

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2014 TH 6 18 12 33 26 12 17 16 9 24 20 193

MF 51 6 16 51 0 0 115 198 69 254 134 894

2014 Cost 59,336 64,000 338,910 609,495 596,540 430,200 232,625 334,057 307,385 516,155 84,845 3,573,548 35,035

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2007 Cost 1,163,863 909,207 1,280,089 1,031,776 1,578,971 736,760 1,258,848 1,138,598 1,070,733 868,251 961,501 11,998,597 11,130

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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

City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 8 Year Table #

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

2009 2010 2011 2012 Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost 784,232 57 502,454 69 988,395 81 804,484 706,588 69 600,743 79 893,584 69 565,929 946,927 125 1,229,150 104 900,086 96 1,055,957 813,112 154 1,386,859 133 1,292,245 96 871,985 617,270 124 931,223 111 946,242 123 1,544,337 766,615 117 754,480 112 819,225 110 1,093,867 1,172,764 161 1,181,825 99 1,104,259 109 1,029,087 790,319 119 1,006,147 129 1,032,748 114 1,148,868 778,464 124 976,777 106 928,466 84 764,670 552,852 141 929,354 122 1,298,243 124 1,019,740 890,150 118 827,222 93 703,129 100 750,064 8,819,293 1,309 10,326,234 1,157 10,906,622 1,106 10,648,988 10,149 7,889 9,427 9,628

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2013 2014 Cost # Cost 751,024 90 1,279,205 702,668 87 811,667 1,000,016 93 1,011,061 1,158,054 110 1,010,930 605,739 98 1,088,989 784,050 93 1,239,491 1,331,940 103 1,514,047 883,068 86 876,111 1,248,723 87 1,023,281 971,812 120 1,437,177 772,852 52 896,946 10,209,946 1,019 12,188,905 10,990 11,962

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