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Member News February 2012 We are pleased to announce the 2012 Exclusive Event Sponsors for all four major events! Thank you to the following sponsors:

Bloomday Granite & Marble Presents Triad Home & Garden Show February 17, 18 & 19 Education Building - LJVM Coliseum Complex

The Lake at Lissara Presents Spring Parade of Homes April 28, 29 & May 5 & 6

Congratulations Spring Parade Association Homes: Lake at Lissara Lot 26, Alan Fetcher Constr., Inc. & Lake at Lissara Lot 28, Buck Horn Tribute House

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Steve McSwain – Maplestone Construction Ground Hog Recession?

Punxsutawney Phil in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and Woody in Howell, Michigan differ on the topic of six more weeks of winter or an early spring. Of course I am talking about two of our country’s beloved and most recognizable ground hogs. If you believe that both are experts but have contradicting points of view then who’s forecast do you think is right or close to right? Like many of you I look at Ground Hog Day with a dose of humor and laugh at the fact that some people look to an oversized rodent to help them predict the short term future in their weather. Sure it’s fun! But it got me thinking about our local and our industry’s economic situation.

Like our ground hogs every publication, every news story and news show has a different take on the economy. Each news piece is full of contradictions. One expert says the economy is improving and another is saying we have not hit the bottom. I was reading an on line remodeling magazine last month and the topic was our nations aging housing stock. The article went on to forecast large gains and business potential in the remodeling sector across the country. I was inspired. The very next article I read broke down the foreclosure process and the additional wave of foreclosures coming this year. The problem that this article pointed out was the downward pressure from foreclosures on housing pricing which in turn has hurt the ability of credit available to homeowners for remodeling projects. Needless to say I felt less inspired. As a business person and a member of our association I have to filter this information so that I analyze what really pertains to my business and market. Many times we get consumed by the national news. We think that we are the only ground hog. We forget to stick our heads out of our den and take a longer look around.

When I look out of my den this winter I see many signs of spring and more opportunity. I see the presidential election coming which has a tendency to push some customers into a holding pattern. I know that whatever the outcome of the election the world will not stop spinning. That client that wanted to wait will still need the large renovation completed

after the election. I will have to find reasons for him to do business with me today and not next year. I see from my den that Real Estate sales of single family homes in our area are up. Housing inventory in our market is starting to shrink a little. I see banks lending a little more. I read about small gains in employment. I see real estate appraisals coming back that are more in line and reasonable. I hear my phone ringing from old and new clients calling for my advice and estimates on larger projects. I hear many of our members say their phones are ringing more, that they are busy with estimates. I hear members saying they are seeing more opportunity on the horizon for this year. I read about signs of our economy in our market improving and making small gains. I see many ways to promote my business this year.

We have one of our biggest events happing this month. The Triad Home and Garden Show is live this month on the 17th, 18th and 19th. This event draws almost 10,000 people. We have it in a new venue this year at the Education Building at LJVM Coliseum Complex. Members participating are excited about the new location. They are also optimistic about their business opportunities this year. We only have two booths left! This is far better than this same time last year. Also, our Winston-Salem Chamber of commerce has initiated a Buy Local Campaign which has gotten a lot of traction in our local market. Please participate and help to promote. Our Association’s committees, events, meetings and affiliations to other groups provide our members with limitless business networking potential. Come out of your den to participate, network and have fun!

Unlike the ground hogs, Punxsutawney Phil and Woody, our future economic forecast is longer than six weeks but it is getting better. We all need to get out of our den and look past our shadow at the opportunities already around us and take advantage. Remember that our Association is here to support and help promote our members and their businesses. As always please to do business with a member.

See you at our next event!

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The Buck Horn Tribute Home at

To view plans, visit: hbaws.org

The Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem announces The Buck Horn Tribute Home, building project & cooperative task to assist Buck Horn Construction with the completion of their Lake at Lissara project.

Proceeds will go to the family of Buck Horn as a tribute to Buck’s life and his dedication to the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem, and the home building industry.

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W eb b He a t ing & A C Jeff Sessoms

ASSOCIATE GUEST COLUMN

Heating and Air Conditioning Remodeling Projects With the state of new construction still fairly up and down, many people are considering and undertaking remodeling projects. Sunrooms, screen porches, kitchen and bath facelifts, even master suite additions and basement finishes are all on the list of popular projects. From a heating and air conditioning perspective, that can mean a wide range of things. It is important for the contractor to take this into account when discussing the project with the customer. Is the system old enough that a replacement or update be considered? If an addition is being considered, will they need another system, or will they have to replace the current system with a larger capacity?

Sunrooms gain and lose heating and cooling faster mainly due to the presence of windows. Factoring that into the equation, it is usually better to consider a separate system for that type of addition. Small, ducted split systems can be considered if a larger room is being added. Sometimes ductless mini-splits “thru the wall” units are a better option for smaller rooms.

In many cases, it is difficult to get ductwork from an existing system to an addition like this. Also, taking into account that you have quicker temperature loss and gain in these structures, you’ll see a wider swing of temperatures and have a likelihood of times where the customers may be too warm or too cold to really enjoy their new room. Ductless mini-splits or small, ducted split systems would be good for these as well.

Kitchen and bath remodels don’t always call for an additional system. In many cases it calls for moving some air conditioning vents around to accommodate the changes, venting out a bath fan, running gas lines to appliances and venting out a range hood. It’s good to get specific information on the appliances used so the plans can include the requirements of the venting on the hood especially. Some of those appliances are specific on what they need and can be tricky if not thought of beforehand.

Master suite additions usually require separate systems, or replacing the existing system to incorporate the

additional square footage and heating and cooling load. Some customers will want thermostatic control of the new space, which can be handled either by a small split system, or by adding zoning options to keep that space on it’s own control.

Basement finishes require separate systems or zoning.

The changes in the codes require separate controls for multi-level systems. Sometimes modification of the existing main floor system is needed to either free up space for the basement, or to maximize what they are finishing.

Some of these alterations are minor and will not greatly hinder profitability of the project for the contractor. The additions and basement up-fits can get pricey, depending on what is required, and can chew into a projects margin quickly. Including an HVAC consultant in the process can really help avoid any of these potential pitfalls and can add value to the project.

Even suggesting an add-on line item to replace a system that is older, offering efficiency benefits, tax credits if applicable, rebates, etc can help the bottom line of the contractor and can increase the satisfaction of the homeowner on the project overall.

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2012 Exclusive Event Sponsor

Show Dates

February 17, 18, 19

Show Hours

Friday, Feb. 17, 2 - 8pm Saturday, Feb. 18, 10a - 6p Sunday, Feb. 19, 12 - 5pm

New Venue

Education Building @ LJVM Coliseum Complex

Tickets

$7/advance, $8/door Children 12 and under free with paying adult

www.triadhomeandgardenshow.com FREE PARKING!! Gate 5 off Deacon Blvd.

There are several ways all members can assist in promoting and ensuring the success of the show. Review the information below and decide how you can help: Advance Tickets Purchase the advance show tickets from the HBAWS office and give them away to customers, friends and family!

Web Site Link: www.triadhomeandgardenshow.com Web Links Post link to THGS on your company’s website. THGS logo and link available from HBAWS - Beverly (beverlyh@hbaws.org) Company Newsletter Add information about the Show to your company’s internal or external newsletter. Visit www.triadhomeandgardenshow.com for a complete listing of the dates and times for the Show.

Posters Place event posters in your office or place of business - and even around town! The HBAWS Office has posters available NOW… just call us at 768.5942 to get copies.

The Triad Home & Garden Show Committee, chaired by Steve McSwain, Maplestone Construction, appreciate the members’ support.

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Company Name ADT Security Services Advanced Consumer Electronics, Inc. Affordable Waterproofing NC, LLC Allegacy Federal Credit Union All-Things-Wood Amanzi Marble & Granite LLC American Quality Remodeling American Wood Reface/Countertop Solutions Americraft / The Heathly Gourmet As You Like it Landscapes, Inc Backyard Etc. Bassett Gutters and More Bath Fitter BB&T Betterliving by Alert Construction Bloomday Granite & Marble Bridges Wealth Management Budget Blinds of Winston-Salem Carolina Gardener Magazine Carpet One By Henry Castlelights, Inc. Champion Window Co. Clearwater Construction Group, Inc Country Junction Custom Landscape Lighting Custom Wood Products of Rural Hall Cutco Cutlery DarCyn Homes, Inc. Decked Out of the Triad Designing Kitchen & Bath Distinctive Designs, Inc. Dixie Homecrafters/Gutter Guardian Dixon Custom Cabinetry, LLC DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen / Anderson-Moore Earth Graphics Energy One of America eShield of VA Ferguson Enterprises Inc. Floor Coverings International General Shale Brick Habitat for Humanity of FC Hubbard Realty of W-S, Inc. If Its Carpet James River Equipment - Smitherman Jay Mize Construction Inc. Jeff Allen Landscape Architecture, LLC JW Distributors, Inc./Phantom Screens K & V Heating & Air Conditioning LeafFilter North of North Carolina, Inc

Booths 111 25 133 116 163 109; 110 100 66 142, 143 G2 170; 171 120 50; 51; 52; 53 92 78,79,80 72; 73 100 26 24 127 121 105; 106; 107; 108 13 101; 102 17 85; 86 134 76 96 & 97 85, 86 103; 104 95 17; 18 129; 130; 131 12 162 63 74; 75 150; 151 48; 49 82 99 167; 168; 169 7; 8 84 118 41 11

Company Name Leonard Buildings Lifetime Cookware Living Waterscapes M. J. Silmser Corporation Maplestone Construction, LLC Marshall Stone Marvin’s Garage Doors Master Gardeners of Forsyth County Mitchell Roofing Inc Morgan & Parker Builders, Inc. Ned R. Eldridge, Inc. Overhead Door Company of Greensboro Paint & Coatings Parks Chevrolet Pella Window & Door Co. PF Plumbing Phantom Screens Piedmont Federal Savings Bank Piedmont Garage Door Co., Inc. Piedmont Landscape & Design Piedmont Natural Gas Piedmont Personal Builders, LLC Pilot Floor Covering, Inc. Pine Hall Brick Co., Inc. Primelending Professional Women in Building Quality Oil Company LLC Rainbow Cleaning Systems Real Estate Brokers for Stokes County Re-Bath of the Triad Reece Builders Renewal by Andersen of the Triad Rising Concepts Inc. Rothrock Renovation & Remodeling ( a Division of Zack Rothrock Builders, Inc.) Scott Stone, Inc. Shelf Genie Snazzy Screen Solutions SuperSod of the Triad Tarheel Basement Systems The Stone Resource Triad Curb Appeal Truliant Federal Credit Union U.S. Home Exteriors Wall-Turner Company Weeks Hardwood Flooring & Carpet, Inc. William D. Houck & Associates, Inc. Wishon & Carter Builders, Inc.

Booths Outside & 144, 145 38; 39 G5 112 172 G1 138; 139; 140 27 83 28; 29 148 158; 159 77 21 124; 125; 156; 157 154 ; 155 118 16 E1; E2 G4 58; 87 54 10; 9 3; 4 81 146 113; 114 161 64 68; 69; 70 23 31; 32; 45; 46 126 5; 6 34 119 71 G3 141 93; 94 115 59 60 98 22; 55 65 166

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Home Builders Association of Winston Salem

Exclusive Event Sponsors Bloomday Marble & Granite

Ferguson Enterprises

Triad Home & Garden Show

Showcase of Remodeled Homes

BB&T

Lake at Lissara Spring Parade of Homes

Fall Parade of Homes

Alan Fletcher Construction

Buck Horn Construction - Tribute House

Spring Parade Association Home

Spring Parade Association Home

Diamond Event Sponsors Pine Hall Brick & STOCK Building Supply

Fall Parade Golden Home Awards & Celebration

Platinum Event Sponsors Signs Now

Official Printing Sponsor Triad Home & Garden Show

James River Equipment - Smitherman Triad Home & Garden Show Grand Prize

Gold Piedmont Natural Gas

Silver MKT Real Estate Group / Coldwell Banker Triad, Realtors Piedmont Federal Savings Bank Piedmont Garage Doors

Bronze Rick Busch Insurance / Builders Mutual Insurance Company Nationwide Insurance & Financial Services, Missy Easter Agency Signature Custom Woodworking, Inc.

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2012: NAHB Priorities When we arrive at December 31st, 2012 the many individuals and companies that are a part of the building industry will look back and say “this was the year we began our recovery from the Great Housing Depression.” This year, when you ask what your NAHB membership does for you I would like you to give some thought on how you can help maximize your membership by being involved and helping NAHB help you.

As we move into this new year of hope and optimism let’s fully understand what the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is currently focused. Below is the 2012 NAHB Priorities, on behalf of its membership, reprinted from nahb.org. Please share them with all of your members as a retention tool but also as talking points in HBA membership recruitment 1. End the Housing Production Credit Crisis It is absolutely vital to get credit flowing to the housing sector again. In the current regulatory climate, lenders have basically stopped making acquisition, development and construction (AD&C) loans that are necessary to allow builders to construct new homes. Credit is the lifeblood of housing. Home builders cannot keep their doors open and create jobs in their communities if they cannot get credit to build even pre-sold homes. And when lenders call in performing loans, everyone suffers. Workers get laid off, sound projects go uncompleted and banks take possession of unfinished property.

Federal bank regulators maintain that they are not encouraging institutions to stop making loans or to indiscriminately liquidate outstanding loans. However, NAHB members who are dealing with banks all across the country suggest that bank examiners in the field are adopting a significantly more aggressive stance on AD&C loans out of fear of the regulators coming into the banks and targeting them.

With inventories of new homes nearly depleted in many markets, builders should be gearing up to meet demand, create new jobs and keep the economic expansion moving forward. The only thing holding builders back in these locations are traditional lenders, who still aren’t providing the credit needed to renew the production process.

NAHB is urging Congress to support legislation introduced on May 5 by Reps. Gary Miller (R-Calif.) and Brad Miller (D-Calif.) that would help restore the flow of credit to the housing sector. H.R. 1755, the Home Construction Lending Regulatory Improvement Act of 2011, offers a legislative solution aimed at ending the freeze in housing production credit that has forced countless home building firms across the nation to shutter their doors, resulting in grave repercussions for job growth and the overall economy.

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NCBI Spring 2012 Session: March 6 - 8, Raleigh, NC The North Carolina Builder Institute will present more than 15 courses geared towards the home building industry during its Spring Session at the Builders First Center in Raleigh March 6-8.

The NCBI allows industry professionals to obtain continuing education courses and professional designations recognized by the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors. Learn from expert instructors on topics such as marketing, surviving in today’s economy, customer service and more.

The following courses will be offered: March 6 • BM104 Construction Contracts and Preventative Law. Anne Caywood; AMA, AMB; 8 hours • BM106 Conflict: Climbing Out of the Muck of Change *NEW* Margaret O’Brien, AA, AB, ARS; 4 hrs • MK101 Developing a Marketing Plan. Steve Monroe; AB, AA, ARS; 4 hours (a.m.)

• MK102 Advertising New Construction. Steve Monroe; AB, AA, ARS; 4 hours (p.m.)

• LD301 Moving Beyond Banging Heads. Greg Isenhour; AMB, AMA; 8 hours • PM103 Quality Control Techniques. Margaret O’Brian; AB, AA, ARS; 4 hours (p.m.)

March 7 • BM102 Risk Management for Residential General Contractors. John Miller; AB, AA, ARS; 8 hours • BM301 Charting Your Path to Success. Greg Isenhour; AB, AA, ARS; 4 hours (a.m.)

• BM305 Picking Up the Pieces. Greg Isenhour; AB, AA, ARS; 4 hours (p.m.)

• The Marketing Essentials for Green Builders. Steve Monroe; AB, AA, ARS; 8 hours** **This seminar is not a regular NCBI course, but will count for 8 hours of credit • PM101 Managing Time: Your Key to Success. Erik Anderson; AB, AA, ARS; 4 hours (a.m.)

• PM201 Completing Your Projects On Time. Erik Anderson; AB, AA, ARS; 4 hours (p.m.)

March 8 • BM205 The Faces of Survival. Greg Isenhour; AB, AA, ARS; 8 hours • CS201 Exceeding Your Customers Expectations. Wallace West; AB, AA, ARS; 4 hours (a.m.)

• CS102 Selling Service Excellence. Wallace West; AA, AB, ARS; 4 hours (p.m.)

• LD304 Active Listening, Coaching and Counseling. Greg Isenhour; AMA, AMB; 8 hours • PM203 Maximizing Your Profits. Steve Monroe; AB, AA, ARS; 4 hours (a.m.)

• PM207 The Construction Industry and the ADA. Robert Privott; AB, AA, ARS; 4 hours (p.m.)

NCBI offers the following designations: Accredited Builder, Accredited Master Builder, Accredited Residential Superintendant, Accredited Associate and Accredited Master Associate. A new Accredited Remodeler designation will debut in Fall 2012.

For more information or to view the course descriptions, visit the Education section of the NCHBA website at www.nchba.com or call Brittany Weathersbee at 1-800-662-7129.

To register for classes, visit http://www.nchba.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ Spring2012RegistrationForm.pdf

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REMODELERS UPDATE Bob Vaughn, President, NAHBR, HBAWS

We welcomed several guests and new members to our Remodelers Council meeting in January. Our speaker was Kelly Mitter from Habitat for Humanity, who gave us an overview of the shift in focus to renovation of neighborhoods surrounding Habitat Homes, starting with the Cherry Street neighborhood in 2012. We would love to have more guests come to our meetings; our meeting in February will be a week early on Tuesday, February 7th due to Valentines Day. We are planning our Remodelers Showcase for 2012, which will be held May 19-20.

If you worked on a great remodeling project in the last year with a Remodeler Council member, don’t hesitate to suggest it as an entry to the remodeler, or even offer to co-sponsor an entry. It’s a great way to show your support for the remodelers and get some recognition for your company. If there is something new and innovative in your business that you think could benefit our Remodelers Council members, please give me a call. We like to stay up to speed on whats new and helpful to our members.

REMODELER’S COUNCIL MEETINGS Second Tuesday of each month 6pm - WFU Deacon Tower

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Government Affairs Report SIGN UP FOR YOUR NECK OF THE WOODS As I move throughout the area keeping tract of issues our local governments are currently considering or want to investigate in the coming year, I am reminded more and more that the benefit our members’ knowledge and experience is often left out of important local governmental decisions. Especially now, our local community leaders are making extremely difficult decisions on how our local governments can continue to provide services and solve new or growing problems with substantially less public staff and adequate equipment.

If not vigilant, we could see overly expensive, difficult and time consuming burdens being placed on the real estate and building community (property owners, builders, property managers, developers, and real estate brokers) as a means to raise more revenue or try and solve a problem.

Our local leaders, and we as a community, need for each of us to take the time to help guide our community during these challenging times. Citizen boards, town and county councils and commissions need to hear your thoughts and opinions.

As REALTORS® and Home Builders we know so much more than the average citizen about the general pulse of our community, the importance of keeping housing affordable and the need for balanced, practical regulations that are considered and adopted only when absolutely necessary.

If you want to start learning more about opportunities and issues where you live and where you can help, we have an easy way for you to do that, and it takes

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less than a minute of your time. Simply click on: ngould@wsrar.com and write in the subject line, “Sign me up for the (pick one or more from the list below) email group.” Then, starting in March, you will begin receiving periodic updates from me about issues, meetings and other opportunities in your area, where REALTOR® and Home Builder involvement is important. It is that easy!

I look forward to receiving your email!

Pick from below : • Forsyth County, Winston-Salem • Davidson County • Davie County, Mocksville, Bermuda Run • Kernersville • Clemmons • Lewisville • Stokes County, King • Rural Hall • Walkertown • Tobaccoville

Nancy Gould, RLA, AICP, Governmental Affairs Director Direct Line-336-659-5526 Email: ngould@wsrar.com

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN BUILDING June Delugas, President

Our lively group met at the HBA Office January 3rd and began a busy business schedule.

Our agenda was long, but much was accomplished. Rosemary Howell typed and read over the changes we had been working on in 2011 to our by-laws to fit the new title “Professional Women in Business.” The changes to our by-laws were voted on and approved and will now go to the board for final approval. We discussed our budget and what types of charities and scholarships we are going to support for 2012. We also agreed to initiate ideas to add members to the Professional Women in Business, and a suggestion was made that we each invite the spouse of an associate or member of Homes Builder’s Association to our next meeting. Wanda Wilson agreed to be our social director for the next few months.

The group discussed our plans for the Triad Home & Garden Show: February 17 - 19 at LJVM Coliseum Complex Education Building. Our next meeting is February 7th at the HBA, 5:30 p.m.. If you are interested in joining our group contact Gisela Whitbred at Giselaw@hbaws.org or June at june@junedelugasinteriors.com.

Professional Women in Building Meet: First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., HBAWS Conference Room

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HBAWS QUICK REFERENCE Jerry Herman Executive Vice President jerryh@hbaws.org, 768-5818 Megan Parks Director of Operations/Member Services meganp@hbaws.org, 464-8000 efax: 336-550-4890

Phone/Fax

336-768-5942 / 336-774-6778

Website

www.buildwithprofessionals.com

Beverly Hayes Communications Manager beverlyh@hbaws.org, 464-8001

Save the dates!

Gisela Lopez Financial Manager giselaw@hbaws.org, 464-8002

Triad Home & Garden Show Feb 17, 18, 19 LJVM Educational Building

Nancy Gould Joint Governmental Affairs Director ngould@wsrar.com, 768-5560

Membership Social Mar. 27 at WFU Deacon Tower

Continuing Education Classes Click here: CE Class Listing

Online Training Opportunities Click here: Online Class Listing

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NEW APPLICANTS FOR CONSIDERATION Builders: J. Reader Construction Jason Reader P.O. Box 828, Clemmons, NC 27012 336.998.1577 Custom & Spec, In business for 8 months Sponsor: Chris Thompson, A+ Ready Restrooms and Septic Missions Builders, LLC Jeffrey Robertson P.O. Box 1147, Mocksville, NC 27028 336.790.5142 General Contractor, In business for: 1 year and 6 months Sponsor: Andy Collins, Collins Home Builders Betterliving by Alert Construction Ed Regensburg 1206 E. Wendover Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405 336.275.3009 Residential Remodeling & Speculative & Commercial In business for 15 years Sponsor: Russel Fox, Parks Chevrolet

Associates: Energy One America, John Anderson 2130 Jamestown Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336.661.5073 In business for 8 years Insulation & Mold Prevention & Closed Crawlspaces Sponsor: Steve Hurst, Steve E. Hurst Construction

Eveready-Mix Concrete Company, Inc., David Adams P.O. Box 577, Yadkinville, NC 27055-0577 336.961.6688 In business for 22 years Ready Mix Concrete Sponsor: Al Hyatt, The Phoenix Company

Wall-Turner Co., Scott Bennett 150 Kapp St, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 336.744.1100 In business for 66 years, Heating & Air Conditioning & Plumbing & Electrical Sponsor: Erik Anderson, Anderson-Moore Builders

Gateway Recovery, Inc., Charlie Rowe 173 Orbit Road, Statesville, NC 28677 704.883.8642 In business for 10 years Recycling Sponsor: Rick Busch, Busch Insurance Services, Inc.

Bill Tucker Utility Contractor of Mount Airy, Inc. dba Tucker, Inc., Mary Hutson P.O. Box 1706, Mount Airy, NC 27030-1706 336.374.4119 In business for: 22 years, Utility Contractor Sponsor: Al Hyatt, The Phoenix Company

Distinctive Designs, Inc., Travis Parrish 3859 Battleground Ave., Ste 100, Greensboro, NC 27410 336.886.4293 In business for 8 yrs Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry & Remodeling Sponsor: Brian Jersey, Traditions in Tile and Stone

Budget Blinds of Winston-Salem, Bill Foeri 116 Griffith Plaza Dr, Ste 116, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336.765.8765 Blinds & Shutters & Sales & Installations Sponsor: Rich Achor 15

Past Members Requesting Membership Reactivation

NEW APPLICANTS FOR CONSIDERATION Builder:

M. J. Silmser Corporation Matthew Silmser 8736 Makena Ct, Rural Hall, NC 27045 336.362.1748 In business for 15 years Residential, Commercial, Remodeler Sponsor: Kathy Craven Snodgrass, Piedmont Natural Gas

Associates: Re-Bath of the Triad Leslie Chilton 2601 Battleground Ave., Greensboro, NC 27408 In business for: 27 years Bath Accessories & Residential Remodelers Sponsor: Rick Busch, Busch Insurance Services, Inc

Bobby’s Concrete, Inc. Dean Alley P.O. Box 249, Summerfield, NC 27358 336.382.1031 In business for: 46 years Concrete Coatings & Staining Sponsor: Dennis Crews, Signature Custom Woodworking, Inc.

Benefits of Membership

Three-in-One Membership, NAHB, NCHBA, HBAWS MARKETING - We help you sell.

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Triad Home & Garden Show

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Spring Festival of Homes

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Parade of Homes

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Showcase of Remodeled Homes

Also - opportunities for our members to promote their businesses to fellow members.

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Spring and Fall - Parade Partners OnLine Discount Directory

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Associate Product Night

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Advertising in the monthly newsletter and annual Membership Directory

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John Anderson, Energy One America, Scott Bennett, Wall-Turner Co., Misha Langford, Budget Blinds of W-S, Ed Regensburg, Betterliving by Alert Construction, Emily Verheyen, Traditions in Tile & Stone, Shane Wagner, Hubbard Realty of W-S (HBA VP), Jeffrey Robertson, Missions Builders, LLC, Chris Warren & Dale Porter, America Quality Remodeling

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Perfection Plus, Inc Stacey Meredith 1208 East Mountain St. Suite F Kernersville, NC 27285 336.993.3396 Concrete Polishing In business for 27 years Sponsor: Dennis Crews, Signature Custom Woodworking, Inc. Charles D. Lowder, Inc Roger Mayhew 2810 Griffith Road Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336.760.0477 Site Development In business for: 58 years Sponsor: Dennis Crews Signature Custom Woodworking, Inc.

Membership Lapsed over a year: Jerry Millsaps Pilot Floor Covering, Inc. P.O. Box 655 King, NC 27021 336.983.3161 Flooring & Cabinetry In business for 52 years Sponsor: Ron Schwartz, Audio Video One, Inc. Terry Goforth 2225 Bannertown Church Rd Germanton, NC 27019 336. 399.7465 Framing In business for 20 years Sponsor: Dennis Crews Signature Custom Woodworking, Inc. 17

PAYING FOR IMPROVEMENTS

FHA 203K Streamline Repair Program “How willRicci you pay for improvements?” (The FHA 203K Streamline Repair Program) by: Ron (by: Ron Ricci)

So often I hear people say that they would love to purchase a home with all the good deals out there and the pickings so ripe given the plethora of foreclosures, short sales, REOs, and other distressed properties including Estates where properties have not been upgraded in decades! The problem is that these homes are sold “as is” and in of need sprucing up as a minimum, and in many cases, major overhaul and remodeling.

Getting financing to buy the home is tough enough; now one has to figure out how to pay for the repairs too! Well….problem solved! With the FHA 203K Streamline Program, you can bundle the loan for the home, plus the repairs into one mortgage! As a cost conscious consumer desiring low energy bills as well, you also want to include weatherization and upgrades to the HVAC system to make this a smart purchase with a house that has literally been recycled into a livable, sustainable home that is eligible for a great FHA rate. This can also be used for refinancing, building your improvements into the loan.

So how does it work? To qualify for an FHA mortgage (the best loan out there right now), the home needs to pass the mandatory HUD inspection. The improvements made using the 203K Streamline process bring the home up to HUD standards. The program allows up to $35,000 in improvements to be financed into the mortgage (there is no minimum). This amount includes a 10% contingency for cost overruns which will be applied to principal if not used. Total amount of the mortgage is capped at $271,050 for our area. The appraisal, done by a HUD certified appraiser, has to appraise “as is” and will be given a value “as repaired” and upgraded according to the approved contractors quote. The normal FHA contract is utilized and the funds for rehab are escrowed by the lender and dispersed as the work is completed. A Licensed General Contractor is always required, and to assure that good stewardship is being practiced for energy savings and planet responsibility, a GC from our organization would be advisable. The GC must go through a rigorous process with the lender to be approved for the program.

Single and up to 4-family units are allowable, but must be owner occupied. Most repairs and upgrades are eligible including Kitchen remodels, new appliances, roofs, gutters, painting inside and out, termite treatment, and of course anything to do with tightening up the house to make it more energy efficient such as insulation, new windows and doors, etc. Not included would be major rehabilitation, structural work, or landscaping.

Work must start within 30 days of closing and be completed within 6 months. Realtors should take note: this is a great way to move distressed listings by marketing this bundling approach!

The documentation to participate is not all that bad! The FHA contract and Addendums are fairly straightforward. There are Homeowner/Contractor Agreements and all the usual written cost estimates which must be deemed reasonable and acceptable by the lender. Many thanks to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation for their guidance.

For more information on this program, or to apply for a loan, please contact Denise Maroldy (denisem@fairwaymc.com)

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