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The Plains Builder is published 12 times per year by the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead. It is mailed or emailed to members of the HBA of F-M. Publisher Bryce Johnson Editor Krista Mund Coordination, Design and Production Chelsea Smith Ad Sales Allison Weckman

ASSOCIATION STAFF Office Coordinator Tahra Doll

Membership & Marketing Coordinator Sami Eidenschink Director of Development & Education Jenny Erickson Chief Executive Officer Bryce Johnson Executive Vice President Krista Mund Director of Accounting & Records Amanda Ohlsen Communications Coordinator Chelsea Smith Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator Allison Weckman

ON THE COVER: Featured Home & Garden Show Speakers: Chef Eric Watson, Mezzaluna; Don Kinzler, Forum Garden Columnist; Maria Bosak, Eco Chic Boutique; and Tom Spaeth, Accent Kitchen & Bath. The Home Builders Association does not accept responsibility for or endorse any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles. Subscription rate is included in annual dues. Please address editorial inquiries to Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, 1802 32nd Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103. www.hbafm.com

HBA PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Priorities Set for 2016

Last month, the HBA of F-M board of directors approved its priorities for 2016. This year continues with the HBA leaders working on the Association’s five-year strategic plan and aiming to continue fostering a welcoming culture with person-to-person contact and invitations for member events. The Association will continue to encourage member involvement after a very successful year engaging members through our events in 2015. We need to focus on our future as a membership organization, and how our services mesh with upcoming Millennial, Generation X and Generation

Y business leaders. Top priorities are: F-M area flooding issues, building relationships with Minnesota’s state legislative leaders and Congressional delegation, local and state elections in North Dakota, workforce efforts, recruitment of Builder members, moving forward on constructing a new office facility, continuing to make technological strides through our event-based apps and online presence, and revitalization of the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show through input by a committee made up of event exhibitors and stakeholders. Personally, I want to be sure that we are continually communicating the need for permanent flood protection and the F-M Diversion Project to our membership and to the community. It seems as though our residents have become complacent to this very important issue since we have not experienced a major flood since 2011. Home Builders Care Foundation approved a strategic plan in 2014 that focuses on workforce development. There is a need to build interest in the trades before new training programs are organized. In 2016, HBC and HBA will launch a campaign promoting trades careers to elementary, junior high and high school students, and their parents/guardians, depicting the trades in a positive light as lucrative futures. Even as we look toward the future, we need to recognize our deep roots and history in this community. 2016 is our 60th anniversary year and we will celebrate throughout, capping 2016 off with an economic housing study and presentation at our Awards Gala & Annual Meeting in October by NAHB’s Chief Economist Robert Dietz. These are the high points of the priorities that our board set. If you would like to see the document in full, visit the members-only section at www.hbafm.com or contact the office at (701) 232-5846.

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PRESIDENT

Tom Spaeth, Accent Contracting

PRESIDENT ELECT

Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes

TREASURER

Dustin Murray, Dustin Murray Construction

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT

Paul Krabbenoft, Coldwell Banker First Realty

SECRETARY

Robin Swanson, Superior Insurance

DIRECTORS

Dawn Cruff, Green Team Realty Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Ursula Hegvik, Smart Spaces John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Decorating Services, Inc. Kimberly Krueger Tehan, Krueger Construction, Inc. Stephanie Lindemann, Revive Contracting LLC Terry Lipp, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Gary Orth, Cornerstone Specialties, Inc. Todd Rasmussen, Valley Lights Broc Roberson, Stone Ridge Builders, Inc.

PAST PRESIDENT

Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc.

SENIOR LIFE DIRECTOR

Gerald Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.

LIFE DIRECTOR AND NDAB STATE REPRESENTATIVE

John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.

NDAB BUILD-PAC TRUSTEE

John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Decorating Services

LIFE DIRECTOR AND NDAB ASSOCIATE NATIONAL DIRECTOR Ken Krajsa, Bell State Bank & Trust

LIFE DIRECTOR AND NDAB SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.

LIFE DIRECTOR

Don Dabbert, Jr., Dabbert Custom Homes, Inc. John Mahan, Mahan Construction, Inc.

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New Hires

a new home sales representative and a mortgage loan officer. He also held his real estate license in Maryland.

Bell State Bank and Trust has hired Mary Voss as vice president/ correspondent banking business development officer and Heidi Ihry has been promoted to vice president/ mortgage loan officer.

Keller Williams Roers Realty has hired Lisa Mauch, Leith Devier and Shonda Monette as agents and Christina Kraft as the executive market center assistant.

Archer Real Estate Services has hired Heidi Huus as a sales agent.

Ashley Sornsin has joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties as a licensed Realtor in North Dakota and Minnesota. Choice Financial has hired Jane Eisenbeis as a loan assistant, and Brooke Bjerke has been promoted to frontline specialist. D&M Industries has promoted Tom Nagel to commercial sales manager. Nagel joined D&M in 2014 as an outside sales representative. He has more than 25 years of sales and customer service experience. First Class Mortgage, a locally owned mortgage brokerage, welcomes Ty Singman to its team. Singman will help support business Ty Singman growth and the needs of customers in today’s ever-changing mortgage industry. Singman joins First Class Mortgage as a mortgage consultant. His primary responsibilities include working with customers, mortgage partners and real estate professionals to secure home financing and make sure the overall process is a smooth transaction across all parties. Singman is excited to provide advice and expertise to those looking to purchase a home or refinance their mortgage. Prior to joining the First Class Mortgage team, Singman, an Annapolis, MD, native, gained over twelve years of experience in the real estate industry as

Janelle Doll has been hired by Park Co. Realtors as a closing services coordinator. Kristi Hardy has been promoted to vice president of marketing and technology. Town & Country Credit Union has hired Rachel Hoffman as a compliance analyst, Melissa Kellerman as member services supervisor, Emily Larby as financial services officer, Tera Heiser as marketing coordinator and Jason “Rocky” Rockswold as vice president of business lending. Western State Bank has hired Ethan Hinton as a systems engineer and promoted Lori Larson to mortgage underwriter and Marcie Naas to consumer loan processor.

Honors and Officers

For the sixth consecutive year, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s North Dakota District Office has awarded VISIONBank with the Director’s Award for fiscal year 2015. The honor is in recognition of VISIONBank’s leadership and commitment to small-business financing using SBA programs. Western State Bank has received the Patriotic Award from the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. The award is given to an organization or individual that has conducted itself in the highest exemplary patriotic manner. Western was recognized for supporting veterans and publicly acknowledging and supporting patriotism for the United States. Insure Forward has named four insurance agents as 2015 top producers. Those honored were: Larry Werlinger, top producer; Adam Schaan, platinum producer; and Jeff Kleven and John Erickson, silver producers. Renewal by Andersen, the replacement window division of

Andersen Corporation, announced that their installers in Fargo, ND have earned the prestigious designation of Certified Master Installer. Renewal by Andersen has taken steps to improve the customer experience with the Certified Master Installer program. In order to be eligible for this training, a location must be achieving consistently high customer satisfaction ratings on surveys administered by a third party, and the installer must meet the required number of Renewal by Andersen® window installation projects. Installers then complete the training modules which are validated by field audits. “Installation standards, while already high, are reinforced with this program,” said Peter Ostrand, Field Service and Customer Support Manager at Renewal by Andersen. “All of our installers are masters of their craft. But with this program, we elevate their skills to the next level so they will be able to answer homeowner questions and focus on the customer in a way that they have come to expect at every touch point.” Renewal by Andersen® replacement windows were developed to meet the needs of an increasingly knowledgeable and environmentally-aware public. Andersen Corporation created its innovative Fibrex® material – a composite made from 40 percent reclaimed wood fiber by weight – to address the needs of the clientele who may want the look of wood, but the durability and low maintenance features of a vinyl product. Fibrex material is virtually maintenance-free and rot-resistant. The windows are custommade in all window styles: double-hung, gliding, casement, awning and picture window.

Metro building permits remain steady, value second-highest ever

Last year was another strong year in terms of construction activity in the F-M metro area. Dilworth, Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo collectively brought in over $800 million through 4,421 building permits. The number of permits issued last year is the second-highest since 2008. See the enclosed building permit report for details, and see the next issue of Permits Plus for a detailed breakdown. News Briefs continued on page 14

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NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe to Retire

Jan. 21, 2016 The National Association of Home Builders announced today during the International Builders’ Show that Chief Economist David Crowe, Ph.D., will retire on March 18 of this year. Robert D. Dietz, Ph.D., NAHB Vice President for Tax and Market Analysis, will succeed Crowe. “Our members have relied on Dr. Crowe for his insightful analysis during a very rocky time in the homebuilding industry,” said NAHB CEO Jerry Howard. “His skill and his clear eye were invaluable as our builders and remodelers did their own strategic planning to make it through the economic downturn. National decision-makers and reporters have always counted on Dr. Crowe to discuss what’s behind the numbers in a way that was both understandable and approachable.” Crowe has been responsible for NAHB’s forecasts of housing and economic trends, survey research and analysis of the homebuilding industry and consumer preferences as well as microeconomic analysis of government policies that affect housing. In this position, Crowe developed and implemented the Leading Market Index, an innovative model which has estimated the net economic impact of new home construction in over 600 markets. Crowe served as NAHB senior vice president for regulatory and housing policy before being named chief economist in 2008. Before coming to NAHB in 1989, Crowe was deputy director of the division of housing and demographic analysis at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. He earned a doctorate in economics from the University of Kentucky. “Even as we offer Dr. Crowe our sincere thanks and best wishes, we are also very grateful that he will remain to assist Rob Dietz as he makes the transition to chief economist,” Howard said. Dietz’s current responsibilities include economic and legal analysis of tax and policy issues, as well as analysis of housing market data. He has testified before Congress and written about homeownership and energy tax incentives, affordable housing policies, business tax issues, tax regulations and government budget analysis. His academic research has focused on the private and social benefits of homeownership, federal tax expenditure estimation, and other housing and tax issues, and has been published in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Urban Economics, Journal of Housing Research, the National Tax Journal and the NBER Working Paper series. He earned a doctorate from the Ohio State University. Prior to joining NAHB in 2005, Dietz provided revenue estimation of legislative proposals involving housing, urban development, and other business tax issues as an economist for the Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation.

Millennials to Shape Housing Preferences – Once They Start Buying

Jan. 21, 2016 The millennial generation is poised to make a significant impact on home design with their strong preferences for energy efficiency and smart home technology; comfortable, workable kitchens and more casual spaces, said speakers today from the National Association of Home Builders and Better Homes and Gardens. Both spoke at a press conference on housing preferences for millennials, Gen X, boomers and seniors held today during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. But first, they have to move out of their parents’ homes and into a place of their own, said NAHB Assistant Vice President for Survey Research Rose Quint. In 2015, about 15 percent of adults ages 25-34 lived with a parent, about 3 percent more than the highest share between 1983 and 2007 – 12 percent. That translates into 1.3 million people who normally “would be out there, forming their own households, demanding their own units,” either as buyers or renters, she said. Quint had anticipated that new mortgage programs and looser mortgage insurance requirements unveiled a year ago would have led to an increase in consumers buying homes for the first time. But a look at the size of the typical new single-family home in 2015 found the opposite: home sizes grew to an average of 2,721 square feet, the highest yet, and an indication that the new-home market continues to be dominated by move-up buyers, rather than first-time buyers. “Before we see that expected pullback in square footage and price, we’re going to have to see a significant return of the first-time buyer,” who is more likely to buy a smaller home at a lower price point, Quint said. This year, home buyers of all ages say they are looking for homes with separate laundry rooms, energy-star appliances and windows, exterior lighting and a patio. What they don’t want are rooms with cork flooring, elevators, pet washing stations, expensive outdoor kitchens and fireplaces, and two-story entryways and family rooms. And their countertops should be granite, but never laminate, according to a Fall 2015 survey of potential buyers. In terms of house type, buyers want a detached, singlefamily home: 65 percent of all buyers and 68 percent of millennials expressed that preference. That number rises to 72 percent with Gen X (born between 1965 and 1979) but falls somewhat to 55 percent with those born before 1945, Quint said. Better Homes and Gardens Brand Executive Editor Jill Waage echoed Quint’s findings on preferences for wellequipped kitchens and casual, comfortable living spaces – especially outdoor living rooms, where millennials want to entertain their families and friends. What’s important about this generation is their comfort with technology. Millennials “are leading the way on this,” Waage said. “They are the first generation to walk into homeownership Millennials continued on page 32 www.hbafm.com

Feb. 26-28

by Allison Weckman Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator The Red River Valley Home & Garden Show is coming up at the end of the month and the staff and Home & Garden Show committee are very excited about it! This year, the show is adding new features like a kids treasure hunt, more admission savings and a new app for consumers to download. To support the Fargo-Moorhead area, we are promoting the ‘Shop Local’ movement and are bringing in local speakers for the show. We have a packed seminar schedule each day of the show and all of our speakers have their own following, which we are hoping will bring new people to the Show.

Friday, February 26 Show Hours: 3 – 9 p.m.

Seminar Schedule

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Greater Success with Shade Gardening: Don Kinzler, The Forum 4:45 – 5:45 p.m. Design It, Paint It, Place It: Maria Bosak, Eco Chic Boutique 6 – 7 p.m. Unique Springtime Soups: Chef Eric Watson, Mezzaluna 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Red Hot Kitchen & Bath Trends for 2016: Accent Kitchen & Bath

Saturday, February 27 Show Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

10 – 11 a.m. The Great Tomato Race: Don Kinzler, The Forum 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Unique Springtime Soups: Chef Eric Watson, Mezzaluna 1 – 2 p.m. Design It, Paint It, Place It, Maria Bosak: Eco Chic Boutique

Admission Discounts

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Show Speaker Panel Discussion 4 – 5 p.m. Red Hot Kitchen & Bath Trends for 2016: Accent Kitchen & Bath

Sunday, February 28 Show Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Unique Springtime Soups: Chef Eric Watson, Mezzaluna 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. Red Hot Kitchen & Bath Trends for 2016: Accent Kitchen & Bath 2 – 3 p.m. Tried and True Tips for Successful Lawns, Landscaping and Home Gardening: Don Kinzler, The Forum 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Design It, Paint It, Place It: Maria Bosak, Eco Chic Boutique

New this year, advance tickets will be available at the Fargodome Feb. 8-25 for only $6. For a couple attending the Show, that saves enough money to pay for parking. There will also be a $2-off coupon in the Show Guide and 2-for-1 admission all day Sunday.

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Home & Garden Show Exhibitor List HBA Members

Exhibitor

Booth # Exhibitor

ABC Seamless........................................... 362-369, C68-C69 Accent Kitchen & Bath.....................................................18-24 Aire Serv of Fargo.............................................. 199, 201, 203 All Finish Concrete Grinding & Polishing/Coatings......................................................174, 176 Bath Fitter.................................................................. C52-C53 Bell State Bank & Trust.......................................... C162-C163 Benjamin Custom Homes, LLC ��226 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties..............................................................308 Bernie’s Water Conditioning �� 25 Beyond Outdoors & Beyond Concrete ��L3-L6 Bits Custom Cabinets �� 38 Braaten Cabinets Inc................................................... 178, 180 Budget Blinds of Fargo �� 318 Building Concepts, Inc................................................ 150, 152 Building Products Inc. ................................................. 149, 151 Cambria...................................................................... 309, 311 Capital Credit Union............................................................236 Cass County Electric Cooperative �� 258, 260 Central Minnesota Credit Union �� C51 Chase Realty............................................................... 129, 131 Chris Hawley Architects...............................................313, 315 Coldwell Banker First Realty ��157, 159 Reile’s 9th Addition............................................................ C66 Crane Johnson Lumber ��91-92 Culligan ......................................................................... 89-90 Curb Design.................................................................... 36-37 Custom Cinema & Sound, LLC �� 184 D & M Roofing ................................................................ C101 Dabbert Custom Homes............................................... 193-196 Dakota Fence................................................................. 49, 51 Dakota Grinding............................................................114, 116 Dakota Wall Systems, Inc........................................... 231, 233 DECKMASTERS............................................................. 33-35 Design Direction............................................................... C172 Eid-Co Homes.................................................................... C31 Electro Watchman, Inc. �� 281 Encore Home Improvements................................... C134-C135 EZ Open Garage Door.................................................413, 415 F. M. Water Systems - Kinetico �� 414 Fabricators Supply..............................................................344 Fabricators Unlimited..........................................................342 Fargo Glass & Paint Company �� 296-303 Fargo Tractor.............................................................. 324-332 Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom.................................................... 202, 204 First Class Mortgage ��C4 First International Bank & Trust �� C156-C157 FM Home & Patio.................................................................C5 The Foam Doctor’s, LLC ��273 Foltz Buildings.................................................................... 213 G & J Awning & Canvas, Inc. �� 257, 259 Gate City Bank............................................................... 40, 41 Geothermal Solutions Inc ��L14 Greenscape Companies ��432 H2 Custom Homes.............................................................234 Wausau Homes.......................................................... 130, 132 Hebron Brick Co..................................................... C104-C109 Heritage Homes.......................................................... 304-307 Hirshfield’s Paint.....................................402-403a, 405-406a Home Heating & Plumbing; HomeGeothermal; Home & Hearth �� 265-270 Hotspring Spas and Pool Tables 2...............C40-C41, L34-L61 I’ll Tile & Stone ......................................................... C72-C73 10

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Innovative Basement Systems �� 283-287 Jordahl Custom Homes............................................... 321, 323 JR Construction..............................................................C6-C7 JT Lawn and Landscape......................................... C126-C129 Karl’s T.V. & Appliance....................................... 102, 104, 106 Kensok’s Hardwood Floors, Inc. ��173, 175 Kochmann Brothers Homes ��377 L2H Development LLC �� 168 Lake Agassiz Habitat For Humanity �� C76 Lako Drilling, Inc.................................................................. 101 Lampert Lumber.......................................................... 245-248 Laney’s, Inc....................................................... C82, 426-428 LeafGuard Gutters............................................................... L11 Livewire Electrical Contracting �� C14 Luxury Bath of Fargo......................................................45, 47 Luxury Designs.............................................................109, 111 Tubs of Fun!...................................................................1 -- 15 Marvin Windows & Doors............................................ 390-398 Midcontinent Communications �� 88 Minnkota Windows, Inc............................................... 350-353 Monarch Homes.................................................................... 32 Nelson Window Company............................................ 135-140 Newman Fence................................................................... 190 Waterfront Kitchen & Bath �� 83 Northern Stone............................................................ 153-156 Northern Turf Management, Inc. ��229 Northland Truss Systems, Inc. ��113, 115 Olson Pools & Spas......................................................93-100 One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning & Benjamin Franklin Plumbing �� 181, 183 Opp Construction/Patio World ��358-361 Park Co. Realtors........................................................212, 214 Paul Davis.................................................................C49, C50 Pella Windows & Doors............................................... 215-218 Prairie Supply, Inc...............................................................376 Precision Concrete Cutters ��121-128 Precision Plumbing Electrical Heating & Cooling Inc................................................................ C97-C99 Premium Decks.................................................................. 198 Price-Rite Home Improvements, Inc. �� 48, 50 Pro Landscapers................................................................... 44 Property Resources Group ��145, 147 Quality Cabinets, Inc............................................... C119, C120 Radiant Homes.......................................................... 207, 209 Rainbow Play Systems of ND �� 65-72 Red River Glazing, Inc................................................ 289, 291 Rigels Appliance....................................... 288, 290, 292, 294 Rocking Horse Farm, LLC............................................ 185-188 Rose Creek Design & The Little Blind Shop �� C136-C137 Rusco Window Company............................................ 346-349 Sensible Security............................................................... C67 Showplace Kitchens....................................................208, 210 Simonson Lumber & Hardware, Inc. �� 384-389 Site On Sound...................... 400b-401, 403b-404, 406b-407 Smart Spaces................................................................. 42-43 Solutions......................................................................177, 179 Spotlight Media................................................................... L28 Steamatic of the Red River Valley �� 142 Stone Countertop Outlet............................................. 277, 278 Structural Materials, Inc. �� 73 T & S Custom Homes, Inc. �� 39 The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead �� C24 Thomsen Homes............................................................ 56, 60 Town & Country Credit Union �� C94 Town & Country Realty.............................................. 228, 230

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TrinSpin Inc........................................................................ 255 Twin City Garage Door, Inc..................................162, 164, 166 US Bank...............................................................................C9 Valley Lights.................................................................117, 119 Valley Mortgage.................................................................. C15 Verity Homes ....................................................................... 74 Western Products................................... C42-C47, C145-C151 Windows Plus............................................................. 237-244 Your Home Improvement Company ��77, 79 Non-Members

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4D Sprinklers LLC............................................................. C62 A Spice Above...........................................................C95, C96 Absolute Fence.................................................................... 112 Alexandria Homes, Inc........................................................295 American Custom Decks............................................C77, C78 Anderson Homes, Inc................................................... 169, 171 Antenna Logic.................................................................... C89 Aqua Lawn ....................................................................... C88 Authority Fence & Deck Inc............................................ 28, 31 B. Giddings Services........................................................... C16 Backyard Escape Landscaping, LLC �� C83 Baileys PDR, Inc................................................................ C25 Barnesville Economic Development Authority �� 170 Barnesville Homes Inc............................................... C80, C81 Bergeson Nursery.............................................................. C32 Blue Ox Timber Frames..................................................... C37 Brenco Corporation..........................................................16, 17 Briard Construction.............................................................378 Cass County Soil Conservation District �� C79 City of Fargo - Forestry Department �� C39 City of Fargo - Recycling................................................... C36 Coatings Unlimited ......................................................312, 314 College Pro Painters........................................................... 261 Costco Wholesale..............................................................C161 Cutco Cutlery..................................................................... C54 Dakota Monument Company................................................. L8 Dust Busters Furnance & Duct Cleaning �� C33 Eco Chic Boutique................................................................ 81 Edible Arrangements......................................................... C160 Edward Jones Investment - Jon Simmons �� C168 Empire Media LLC............................................................ C169 Enercept, Inc...................................................................... 158 Evenson Patio Restoration................................................ C173 Exclusive Home Products......................................................C8 Extreme Panel Tech, Inc....................................................C121 Freedom Chiropractic Health Center �� C85 Grace Electric.................................................................... C34 Great Northern Woodworks.................................................. 141 H.A. Thompson & Sons..................................................... C23 Hankinson CDC...................................................................L15 Harmonious Architecture..................................................... 316 Hawaiian Moon...................................................................227 Hazelwood Flagpoles...........................................................L12 Healing Arts Chiropractic...................................................C100 Health and Beauty..............................................................343 SnirtStopper-Garage Door Seal......................................... C159 High Plains Water, Inc...................................................... C166 HighPoint Homes............................................................... C38 Hillsboro Hospitality............................................................... 46 Homark Homes Inc............................................................. 120 Home Run Products............ C3, C17, C113, C132-C133, C144, C164, 356 Jim’s Custom Egress Covers............................................... L30 Invisible Fence of Fargo ....................................................... C1 Jack Chivers Realty ...........................................................322

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Safebasements...................................................................256 Jumbo’s Sloppy Joe Sauce............................................... C174 Lakeland Log & Timberframe Homes �� C13 Lakes Specialty Services...................................................C171 Legacy TV Box................................................................... 197 M & E Sales............................................. C63-C65, C74-C75 Maple River Winery, LLC................................................... C48 Mark Enterprises............................................................... C130 Mayville-Portland EDC........................................................264 Midwest Decorative Stone and Design ��C102 Midwest Grinding, Inc.........................................................200 Minnesota Warehouse Furniture & Amish Gifts �� C114-C116 MLC Custom Homes......................................................... C175 Monkey Bars Storage Solutions................................... C10-C12 My Pillow, Inc..................................................................... 167 Nectar of the Vine............................................................... 271 Dr. Jared Nichols............................................................... C20 North Country Marketing..................................... 53-55, 57-59 Norwex ............................................................................ C143 O2 Concrete....................................................................... C19 Oasis Landscapes.......................................................... 86-87 Ockhardt Realty..................................................................320 Orange Expo Trading........................................................ C142 Origami Owl...................................................................... C154 Outdoor Worx...............................................................L16-L17 Prairie Windows...........................................................146, 148 Precision Fence...................................................................L19 Hi-Dow Massager...................................................... C27-C28 Rausch Granite Interiors...................................................... 211 Reliable Energy Solutions, Inc............................................ C35 Ron Holstrom Antique Floors & More ��262 Sam’s Club....................................................................... C110 Scentsy............................................................................ C125 Scott’s Music Stores ......................................................... C29 Sears Home Services......................................................... 160 Signature Landscapes Inc........................................... 205-206 Sisters with Jewels...............................................................L10 SkidTech.......................................................................... C158 Spitzack Builders, Inc..........................................................279 Superior Sleep .......................................................... 336, 339 Tastefully Simple................................................................ C56 Something New Jewelry Cleaner �� 85 The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes �� C84 Tie Boss............................................................................. 263 Tintmasters......................................................................... 317 TLC Laser Eye Center.......................................................... 52 Ultimate Patios......................................................... C117-C118 Valley Central Vacuum .......................................................235 Valley Home Improvements.................................................280 Voyageur Log Homes............................................. C152-C153 WaterFurnace International.........................................408, 410 Watkins Products.............................................................. C167 Window Wise.....................................................................C131 Window Works.................................................................... 310 Zenergy ............................................................................... 84

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NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

Volunteering at the National Level

As we return from Las Vegas and look back at our week of warmer weather, great company, and new information, we are reminded of all of the great opportunities to be involved with National Association of Home Builders. NDAB members from across the state, and representing each of the six local associations, traveled Kim Schneider to Las Vegas to be a NDAB Executive Officer part of NAHB board of directors meetings and the International Builders Show. Annually, NAHB hosts the International Builders Show and next year will be doing so in Orlando. At these meetings, committees made up of Builders and Associates meet to discuss what is happening in the building industry, how our membership numbers are doing and how to increase them, as well as looking at issues across the nation. They also discuss BUILD PAC, they recognize their peers with various National awards for the work they do, and they have an opportunities to network. One important volunteer position that is held for a two-year term is the National Area Chairman (NAC). For the last two years our very own Ralph Applegren out of Grand Forks was the Area 10 NAC voted into the position by his peers from Area 10. Area 10 is made up of members from North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. At each of the NAHB meetings, Area 10 members gather for a meeting and at every meeting we are reminded that Area 10 brings the largest number of participants! In fact, of the 140,168 members that make up NAHB total membership, 12,962 are Area 10 members. At IBS, we had standing room only. This is a good reminder that those representing us at the National level are important and to have your voice heard, you need to be active at your local level. We thank Ralph for all of the valuable time he put forth representing not only North Dakota but also Area 10 as our NAC. We are pleased to announce that our new NAC comes to us from Iowa and future Area 10 meetings will be extended to three hours to provide more time for open discussions and our special guests have more time to present information and answer questions or hear ideas and concerns. Another fun gathering at IBS is the North Dakota Volunteering on the National Level continued on page 32

Time to Get Involved

Hello NDAB Members! This month, I would like to talk with you about getting involved your local HBA. What can I, as your president, and NDAB or your local HBA do to get you involved? Part of any successful organization is its people, and we know we have the best members around! We need you to get involved and Arnold Karsky to tell us what events, NDAB President services and legislative issues you would like to see covered in 2016. There are already plenty of opportunities, whether it be serving on committees or just helping out at a local Member Meeting, so let us help find a fit for you. Contact your local office today for a list of upcoming opportunities. Another topic I would also like to talk about is an experience that I had this past month in Dickinson. I went to Berg Elementary School and gave a number of presentations on the housing trades and jobs in our industry. There were five 30-minute sessions with 25-30 6th graders in each set. It was amazing to see the interest in industry and the trades. The kids were full of questions and wanted to know about what we do as builders. I would encourage you to explore opportunities to do this in schools in your own community. Educating our youth about the homebuilding industry is one of the best things we can do to create and grow our future workforce. This â&#x20AC;&#x153;career dayâ&#x20AC;? is an example of how I got involved with my local HBA. You can also consider getting involved at the state and national levels if you find an interest you want to pursue. I encourage us all to continue to look for creative ways to make an impact for our industry and our communities in North Dakota. So, give your local office a call today! Have a great month! Arnold

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NDAB NEWS

Volume XXIII, Issue 2 Monthly News from the North Dakota Association of Builders February 2016

Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association Dot Frank, Executive Officer 701-222-2400 bmhba.com

• The BMHBA ushered in a new year at the Annual Banquet Jan. 28. The event featured the inauguration of the 2016 board, a review and preview of association activity and the comedic act of Karen Rontowski. • The Home Show is anticipated to attract more than 7,000 spectators Feb. 19-20 at the Bismarck Event Center. Over 400 booths have been purchased to date. In addition to Free Friday, the Show will feature $50k Saturday courtesy of Capital Credit Union. • February Fun Night is now Fun Night at Jerome’s and will be March 3. A date change prompted the name change. We encourage all to attend as we crown a chili champ and enjoy company and products provided by member Jerome Distributing. • Directors Vance Vetter and Eric Brenden represented the BMHBA at IBS in Las Vegas last month. They joined EO Dot Frank at the event, which included education, the expo and committee meetings.

Dickinson Area Builders Assoc. Tiffaney Dolechek, Executive Officer 701-483-0044 dickinsonareabuilders.com

• We raised $600, by donation and a raffle ticket drawing for a centerpiece, to donate to two families for a Christmas surprise. The families received a complete Thanksgiving dinner along with a sweatshirt, hat, and heavy gloves for each family member. The families were delighted and very appreciative. Thanks again to everyone involved. • Ty Orten with the Dickinson State University Heritage Foundation presented a program on the new foundation at our member meeting. Membership drive plans were revealed at the meeting. Six teams were put together with a goal of 50 new members by May. • Home show plans are progressing.

Forx Builders Association Betty McDonald, Executive Officer 701-746-4536 forxbuilders.com

• Our Member Meeting with the Installation of Officers was held at the Ramada. NDAB Past President LeRoy Kurtyka did the honors of installing Stacy Schumacher, Garon Corporation, as the 2016

president. He also installed the 2016 board of directors. The group enjoyed hearing about the University of North Dakota football program from UND Head Football Coach Bubba Schweigert. • We look forward to the Feb. 11 Builders after Hours hosted by Sterling Carpet One Floor and Home. • The Contractor’s Education Day will be Feb. 18 at the Red Roof Inn TownHouse. There will be a full day of classes for the contractors. • Our Home Design & Garden Show is April 1-3 at the Alerus Center. Booth sales are going very well.

Minot Association of Builders Executive Officer 701-852-0496 minotab.com

• Minot Association of Builders would like to welcome our new board members Robb Rotramel (Secretary/ Treasurer) and Christopher Dahl. • We are also welcoming in our new president for 2016 Phil Risbrudt.

Williston Area Builders Association Janna Lutz & Jackie Wieg, Executive Directors 701-572-5744 willistonbuilders.com

• Thank you to outgoing board member Luke Rasmussen and past president David Nordenstrom for their commitment and service to the Association. We are grateful to be keeping them involved as committee members. We were excited to have NDAB President Arnold Karsky from Dickinson swear in our new 2016 Board of Directors at our Annual Meeting. • The first issue of our new and improved newsletter went out last month. • Our February Membership Meeting will be held on the 18th sponsored by Stone Countertop Outlet, located at the Grand Williston. • Registration for our April 15-17 Home Show booths is ongoing. Contact Jackie@willistonbuilders.com or visit our website for more information • WABA has been involved in reviewing the local sign ordinance in conjunction with a few other local groups like the Chamber of Commerce and others. We are working in conjunction with the City of Williston to allow more flexibility in signage that will affect our members. We will continue to keep our members updated. • Parade of Homes is slated for June 25- 26 this year.

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by Amy Berg, CBT, CIT, National Association of Women in Construction Chapter President

Why not NAWIC?

Have you ever thought about why people join an Association? We all have different reasons which include: it is part of your job requirement, education and training, networking and personal growth and more. What does NAWIC offer to fill these reasons? NAWIC’s core purpose is to “Enhance the success of women in the Construction Industry”. We do this through education, training, and networking with women in all aspects of the construction industry no matter what position you hold – from the jobsite workers to the office staff to the CEO of the company. NAWIC is unique as it is open women at all levels in any facet of the construction industry. Through the local monthly programs, which consist of jobsite tours, industry speakers, professional & personal growth speakers, hands-on projects and community service we offer many opportunities for members to learn more about themselves and the industry. As a member, joining a committees or serving as an officer in the local Chapter gives you leadership training to help you move up in your career. Educational workshops and seminars are available to attendees at the Regional and National level to also enhance your success. National NAWIC President, Riki Lovejoy, CBT, CIT has challenged the membership to “Be the Change – in Ourselves, Our Industry and Our NAWIC. Why not join NAWIC and “Be the Change” in you by learning more about yourself, he Industry and NAWIC? To learn more about the Fargo-Moorhead, ND chapter go to www.nawicfm246.org or email the chapter at nawicfm246@ gmail.com. To learn more about NAWIC, the NAWIC Education Foundation (NEF) and the NAWIC Founders Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) check us out on the website www.nawic.org. NAWIC’s Core Values: Believe - Persevere - Dare News Briefs continued from page 7

Lego Competition at Home & Garden Show

The second-annual Lego Homebuilding Competition was developed to promote careers in the construction industry to students and parents. This event is sponsored by Dakota Supply Group, Dustin Murray Construction, Dietrich Homes, Inc., and Minnesota State Community and Technical College Construction Management Department. The Lego Homebuilding Competition will take place Feb. 27 at the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show. Register early! Only 20 spots in each of the four age groups are available. Children must be pre-registered to take part in the competition. Each registrant will receive two tickets to enter the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show free of charge. Children under 18 get into the show free. All Legos and materials for building will be provided. Legos and materials will remain the property of the Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation. 5-6 and 7-8 year-olds 10 a.m. - registration opens 10:30 - 11 a.m. - contest 11:05 a.m. - judging begins 11:45 a.m. - winners announced

9-10 and 11-12 year-olds 1 p.m. - registration opens 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. - contest 2:20 p.m. - judging begins 3:00 p.m. - winners announced Prizes for each age group • 1st place - $100 Visa Gift card • 2nd place - $50 Visa Gift card • 3rd place - $25 Visa Gift card

53rd Annual Fish Fry March 18

The Home Builders Care of FargoMoorhead Foundation has set a date for the 53rd Annual Fish Fry. Volunteers help make this event a success: sign-up to help with the meat and cash raffles, manage the buffet or help with kids’ activities. HBC also seeks items for the live auction. Another way to support the event is to become a sponsor. For $200 you will receive one book of ten tickets, promotion on table tents, signage and in announcements during the event. Sponsors include: • Allied Building Products Corp. • Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. • Design Direction, Inc. • Dietrich Homes, Inc. • Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lightning Showroom • Jay Dietz Construction, Inc.

• Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. • Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc. • Re/MAX Realty/Amber Nefzger • Superior Insurance • Syverson Tile & Stone

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Builders Don’t Miss New Parade Savings Opportunity

by Allison Weckman, Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator 2016 Spring Parade of Homes participants now have two deadline options. There will be an early registration discount available for entries received by 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 19, with the regular registration deadline for all Parade entries being 4:30 p.m. March 9. The 2016 Spring Parade of Homes will run April 28 – May 1 & May 5 – 8 with hours being 4 – 8 p.m. Thursday - Friday and noon – 5 p.m. Saturday - Sunday. Member pricing for early registration is $975 for the first home and $875 for each additional home with a $255 sign deposit per home. Member pricing for regular registration is $1,050 for the first home and $950 for each additional home with a $255 sign deposit per home.

Parade Magazine

The HBA will be using a new publishing company, ParadeTix/Utah Media Group, to produce the full-color magazine. They have an artist to do full-color renderings for Builder participants. If you will need a rendering for your entry the deadline is Feb. 12. Contact Jeni with Utah Media Group at production@paradetix.com or (801) 2046825.

Parade Mobile App

The HBA is very excited to introduce a bigger and better mobile App to complement the Parade magazine. The App will give consumers the opportunity to create their own route for the homes they want to see, make notes on each home they visit and get more information on each builder participant. The App will give the HBA and builder participants more demographic information about who is attending the Parade and at what times so we can make better decisions regarding future Parades.

Owner Participation Agreement

If the owner identified on the building permit for a home is not the same as the builder entering the home on the Parade, an Owner Participation Agreement must

be filled out. This is to ensure the owner is aware the home is being submitted for the Parade and is subject to liability during the Parade.

Parade Builders - Enjoy an evening of fun on us!

The Parade of Homes Celebration will be May 12 at the Holiday Inn. All Builder participants get two free registrations to the Parade of Homes Celebration and are eligible to win cash prizes, but must be in attendance to win. This event was created to celebrate Builders who put a home on the Parade and congratulate them on a wonderful Parade. We look forward to having all Builder participants in attendance. We have eliminated the program and formal dinner from this Member Meeting in an effort to make it feel like more of a celebration. There will be food and dessert stations, games and plenty of opportunity for networking and, as always, a video slideshow of the homes that were on the Parade. We are very excited for these new aspects of the Parade and look forward to promoting our builder members to the community!

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New Member Lends a Hand to the HBA of F-M

by Sami Eidenschink, Membership & Marketing Coordinator Every HBA of F-M member offers a great deal of value to our Association. Out of all the members, the HBA staff recognizes a “Member of the Month” just six times a year. This recognition goes to a member who has gone above and beyond to support the Association and staff. We would like to congratulate Eric Miller of Capital One Credit Union for being chosen as February’s member of the month. Miller has been with Capital One Credit Union since July 2015 and is a mortgage loan officer and business development specialist for the company, but his interest in homebuilding has existed beyond his beginnings with Capital One Credit Union. Ever since he helped his dad build his family’s home, he has been interested in the industry and is excited to be a part of an Association where he can create relationships with both consumers, builders and other members associated with the homebuilding industry. At Capital One Credit Union, Miller and his coworkers specialize in construction, lot and mortgage loans, as well as business lending. His favorite part about his job is educating people on their finances. “Working with people to help them afford a home is one of the most rewarding parts of my job,” he says. Miller recently became involved in different areas of the HBA. He is active on the both the events and membership committees and will be exhibiting in the Home & Garden Show at the end of February. During the short time he has been active in the HBA, Miller has volunteered to help with various events, membership activities and assisting staff with projects. In addition to being active in the HBA, he is also a part of the North Dakota State University’s Team Makers, serves on the Fargo-Moorhead Area Association of Realtors Education Committee, is a member of the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Network and 20/20 of Fargo. When he is not working or serving on a committee, he enjoys hunting, golfing and teaching himself to play different instruments. Miller and the other five members, still to be selected as “Member of the Month”, will be nominated for the Extra Mile Award for 2016. This award will be presented to one of them at the Awards Gala & Annual Meeting. Congratulations to Eric and thank you for all your work behind the scenes!

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H T A F N O K S D L R O W by Sami Eidenschink Membership & Marketing Coordinator At the start of the new year, members of the HBA volunteered to help deliver World of Thanks packets to their fellow HBA members throughout the community. Each packet included the 2016 HBA of F-M Directory & Consumer Guide, a development map, committee list, important dates, HBA decal and health plan information. Thank you to the more than 45 member volunteers who delivered over 700 packets! Our Top Deliverers were:

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Co-Owner Enjoys Giving Back to his Industry

by Sami Eidenschink, Membership & Marketing Coordinator Each month, the HBA of F-M likes to highlight a member company that has supported the HBA and has been active during their membership. This month, the HBA has chosen to highlight Chase Realty, an active member supporting the HBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts in many different ways. Chase Realty was established in 2010 with its main focus being land development and new home sales in our community. Drew Likness is co-owner of Chase Realty and makes sure Chase is maximizing its membership with the HBA. Likness is a part of the Membership Committee, Chase Realty is a gold sponsor for the 2016 New Year Celebration & City Night and will be participating in the Home & Garden

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Show at the Fargodome at the end of February. Being a part of the HBA is important to Likness because he believes in giving back to his industry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The HBA is vital in creating and establishing relationships with home builders and others in the industry and if they are successful, then we are successful,â&#x20AC;? he said about the relationships he has made with those involved in the HBA. His favorite thing about being involved in the industry is the designing and planning that goes into new developments. From the beginning efforts of working with developers, up to seeing people move into their new homes, he enjoys participating in the process of helping people find the perfect place to live. If there is one thing that he would recommend getting involved in within the HBA, it would be the Membership Committee. Likness believes everyone should want to give back to the industry they have created a career from, and being involved with the Membership Committee allows him to share the benefits the HBA offers with current and potential new members. www.hbafm.com

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A 500-year event would flood nearly all of Fargo along with large portions of Moorhead and West Fargo. For reference, the 2009 flood was considered a 50-year event when the gage peaked at 40.8 feet in Fargo.

An extreme flood event, like those experienced in the recent past in Bismarck, Grand Forks and Minot, could lead to more than $10 billion in damages to the Fargo-Moorhead area. The FM Diversion would protect the local economy, which generates $4.35 billion in annual non-farming wages and over $2.77 billion in annual taxable sales along with $14 billion in property value. The FM Diversion would protect 1 in 5 of all North Dakotans.

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HBA of F-M December Accomplishments

Each month, the HBA staff compiles a list outlining what the HBA has done for you, including education opportunities, legislative work, events and meetings staff and members have attended. As of press time, January wasn’t over yet, so we’re always a month behind. Thank you for your understanding!

In December, the HBA of F-M:

• Donated nearly 3,000 pairs of socks to the homeless on behalf of its generous members who took part in Building a Sock Stash for Churches United for the Homeless! • Finished production of the 2016-2017 Development Map. You should have received it in your World of Thanks packet. • Helped organize and sponsor the Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo for over 3,200 ninth graders at the Fargodome. • Finalized an agreement with Parade Tix and Grow Tix to offer mobile applications for the Home & Garden Show and Parade of Homes events, and offer publishing services for the Parade of Homes magazines. • Traveled to Dickinson to take part in the North Dakota Association of Builders board meeting and Annual Meeting. • Traveled to Bismarck to meet with U.S. Sen. Hoeven and U.S. Rep. Cramer with several other North Dakota Association of Builders members. • Met with a community partner organization on addressing the skilled workforce shortage. • Finalized the 2016 budget for the HBA of F-M. • Made year-end donations to the Greater F-M Economic HBA Members with Senator Hoeven. Development Corporation, Home Builders Care Foundation, Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity, and Homes for our Troops though Home Builders Care Foundation.

Attended or supported the following community meetings and events: • • • • • • • • • • •

FM Diversion Land Management and Finance Committee Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce’s Public Affairs Committee F-M Diversion Board of Authority with Congressional delegates Business Leaders Flood Taskforce Meeting BUILD Committee: Regional Workforce Partnership & Collaboration Fargo-Moorhead Area Association of Realtors membership meeting Simonson Lumber’s contractor luncheon FMWF Chamber’s Business After Hours F-M Sertoma Club Holiday Lights in Lindenwood Park Fargo-Moorhead Housing & Redevelopment Authority Holiday parties and/or open houses hosted by Spotlight Media, Property Resources Group, Monica Hart Interior Design, Fargo-Moorhead Housing & Redevelopment Authority, and Rocking Horse Farm.

Hosted meetings for the following: • • • • • •

Determining priorities for 2016 for the Association with leadership Orientation for directors and trustees on HBA and HBC boards Spokesperson and media training with incoming leadership Discussion with Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney and Fargo representatives on building industry issues A lunch session on the Fargo Housing Study Regular meetings of the Health Plan Management Committee, HBA of F-M board of directors and six committees

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HBC PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Workforce Development Top Priority for 2016 Fish Fry celebrates 53 years

This year, Home Builders Care takes over planning the 53rd Annual Fish Fry from the Fargo Motor Patrol. The event is set for March 18 at the Fargo Civic Auditorium starting at 5:30 p.m. The event will be family-friendly with activities for kids. In addition, you can try your luck at meat raffles for delicious steak and bacon, cash raffles and a “wheelbarrow” raffle. You will have to come to see what the “wheelbarrow” raffle entails! We are looking for HBA members to donate their time and talents for live auction items. HBA members have expertise like carpentry, painting, landscaping and design that we would like to utilize for the auction. A day of handyman services, a day of painting, a day of landscaping work or one design consultation can be highly sought-after items and can show off what our industry can give! Sponsorship of the Fish Fry event is available and a great way to support the event. For $200 you receive a book of ten tickets, promotion on the HBC website and Facebook page and promotion at the event. $100 of the sponsorship qualifies as a charitable donation.

Workforce Development a focus in 2016

Workforce Development will be a big push for Home Builders Care in 2016. The Workforce Development Committee began meeting late last year and has determined that a campaign to promote construction careers is the most important thing to focus on in the near future. While helping members get the workers they need right now is also important, training programs are closing around the region because there are not enough people interested in those courses. One idea that the committee is currently focusing on includes working with our local public schools to create construction clubs for elementary and middle school students. If you have a child in that age-range and would be willing to help us create a club at an area school, let Jenny Erickson know. We are also moving forward with an opportunity to work with Fargo Public Schools and their Construction 2 classes to build a home for the City of Fargo. We think that this is a great opportunity to connect with students who are already interested in the industry while promoting the current programs already in place in our local schools. We will also be exploring a construction camp for kids, working with the schools to allow students to have a field trip to spend the day learning about construction and exploring the many different trades that go into building a home. HBC continued on page 32

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Home Builders Care Foundation was created in 1993 by the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead. It is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization.

It was established with funds donated by HBA members, fundraising events and the HBA itself. The purpose for its creation was to provide an outlet for the builder, remodeler and companies related to the building industry to show the community that there is more to the building industry than demolition, construction and remodeling.

The HBA handles the administratvie duties for the foundation at no charge. Any contribution designated to the foundation goes directly to the foundation and its charitable work. Address inquiries to Jenny Erickson 1802 32nd Ave S Fargo, ND 58103 Phone: (701) 232-5846 jenny@hbafm.com

PRESIDENT

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VICE PRESIDENT

Casey Beckerleg, Stenerson Lumber

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TRUSTEES

Grace Backman, Eastern Dakota Housing Alliance, Inc. Dan Beecher, Foam Doctor’s, LLC Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. Kristie Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Perry Eidem, Allied Building Products Corp. Ryan Johnson, Monarch Homes, LLC Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc. Brad Morris, Casselton Lumber Dustin Murray, Dustin Murray Construction

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Economic Forecast for 2016: Slightly Better Than 2015 Looking at 2016, the domestic economic landscape looks solid, albeit

unspectacular. The unemployment rate should continue falling, house prices are likely to rise by 5 percent, and the economy will be led almost entirely by the continuing improvement in household balance sheets, and in conjunction with increased employment and slightly faster wage growth. Government spending will be slightly higher in 2016 (but not enough to matter), capital expenditures by firms will remain weak, and exports will continue to suffer due to the strong U.S. dollar. The most serious domestic problem is weak inflation, and it should begin to increase. Despite continuing poor global economic growth, the American economy will not weaken, but is also unlikely to strengthen much. With this in mind, I expect full-year 2016 Gross Domestic Product to come in at 2.4 percent, slightly higher than the expected 2.2 percent GDP growth experienced in 2015. New housing starts should increase by about 12 percent, with total starts coming in at 1.25 million. Single-family starts will likely total 830,000, up from 710,000, while multifamily starts should hit 410,000, up from 400,000. New and existing home sales should rise by about 4 percent and end the year at 6.0 million, with mortgage purchase volume advancing by $60 billion and refinance activity falling by about $250 billion. Housing inventories should jump by about 150,000 units, to 5.5 months of inventory, up from 5.0 months now. Given the continued improving labor market, expect net new monthly job growth to average 185,000/month, which while down from 205,000/month in 2015, is excellent given the shrinking size of the working age population. As a result, the unemployment rate should fall from 5.0 percent today to between 4.6 percent and 4.8 percent by year end and possibly lower, depending upon the behavior of the labor force participation rate (LFPR). If the LFPR rises, and that would be good, unemployment may end the year as high as 4.8 percent, but if the LFPR continues to fall, an unemployment rate of 4.6 percent or even 4.5 percent is distinctly possible. As for inflation, headline inflation will noticeably increase while core inflation (which excludes food and energy) edges up only slightly. Inflation should rise because energy and commodity prices are not likely to fall further and the dollar is unlikely to continue strengthening. As a result, the downward pressure these forces have exerted on headline inflation will cease and headline inflation, now at 0.3 percent, should move towards the core rate which is now at 1.3 percent and will probably rise to 1.7 percent by year end, which is still below the Fed target of 2 percent. As a result, the Federal Reserve will have the luxury of time to slowly raise the federal funds rate from where it is now, between 0.25 percent and 0.50 percent, to between 1.00 percent and 1.25 percent by year end, with a rate increase coming every three to four months As a result of slightly faster GDP growth and falling unemployment in 2016, 10year Treasuries will end the year at 2.75 percent and 30-year mortgage rates will probably hover around 4.5 percent as the yield curve flattens due to faster rising short-term rates. But slightly easing credit conditions and rising consumer spending due to improving employment numbers and wages will keep the economy and

housing market on track despite mildly higher interest rates. Finally, I put the chances of a recession in 2016 at 15 percent to 20 percent. So look forward to steady economic activity in 2016 and fear not slowly ascending interest rates. Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., can be reached at Elliot@graphsandlaughs.net. His daily 70 word economics and policy blog can be seen at www.econ70.com.

Dec. 22, 2015 Flat Financing

Cash home sales were 32.5 percent of all transactions in September, down from 35.9 percent 12 months ago. Cash sales peaked in 1/11 at 46.6 percent and have historically averaged 25 percent of sales. At the current rate of improvement, cash transactions should return to 25 percent by mid to late 2017. Cash sales were 58.3 percent of REO sales, 32 percent of resales, 29.1 percent of short sales and 15.9 percent of new home sales.

Dec. 29, 2015 Dwellings Disappoint

Last week, HUD reported that seasonally adjusted annualized new home sales hit 490,000. While up, the last time new home sales were this low before the Great Recession was in 9/91. Moreover, new home sales hit their all-time low of 270,000 in 2/11. Since that staggering low, the compound annual growth rate has been a profoundly lackluster 13.3 percent. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no reason to expect 2016 to show significantly improvement.

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Remodelers Council Focus

Every other month, the Remodeler’s Council introduces one of their members to the general membership and shares what that business does and how it can work with other members. This month, Remodelers Council member Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc., was chosen to share a little bit about her business and what they do. Design Direction is an interior design company in Fargo offering a full tool box of services and products for new construction, remodeling and redecorating. They partner with a great team of professional contractors and installers to complete projects. In addition, they assist clients with services such as interior decorating, design, cabinet layout, space planning, furniture, accessories, stain and paint selections. When working with Design Direction, you can expect individualized attention. The team wants to get to know you and understand your personal needs and preferences. They will work together to create beautiful functional spaces that perfectly reflect your personality and compliment your lifestyle. Design Direction’s background in working with contractors, builders and architects allows them to work alongside other professionals during the building process, ensuring your project will be completed efficiently. Along with design services, they sell floor coverings (including hardwood, ceramic tile, and carpeting), custom window coverings (including blinds and custom drapery), custom bedding, cabinets, countertops, lighting and furniture. Their space planning and room layout services will help integrate all of the design elements needed for your space. Design Direction is not only very involved in the homebuilding industry through their business but also through the HBA of F-M. With employees active in various committees and helping out the Association with different events and volunteering their time, Design Direction goes above and beyond in their involvement.

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ABC Seamless Accent Contracting ACME TOOLS Allied Build & Remodel Allied Building Products Corp. Arvig Braaten Cabinets Inc. Crane Johnson Lumber Company Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Dave Anderson Construction Design Direction, Inc. Dustin Murray Construction Fargo Linoleum Company Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Fiske Construction, LLP Foam Doctor’s, LLC Granites Unlimited Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. Homemakers Villa Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Lake Agassiz Habitat For Humanity Laney’s, Inc. Luxury Designs Minnkota Windows, Inc. Opp Construction Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of the Red River Valley Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc. Red River Electric, Inc. RRC Specialties, Inc. Showplace Kitchens Simonson Lumber Smart Spaces, Inc. Stenerson Lumber Stone Countertop Outlet Stone Holding Company Stone Ridge Builders, Inc. Syverson Tile & Stone Twin City Garage Door, Inc.

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HBA of F-M Staff Update Tahra Doll, Office Coordinator

Tahra celebrated her son Pierce’s 5th birthday on Jan. 17. An afternoon of bowling was on the agenda! A week later, she and her husband, Bill, vacationed in Cancun with several friends. This marked their third trip to Mexico since 2008. Then this spring will bring swimming lessons for Pierce at Concordia College. Tahra is hopeful he will pass the beginner session this time around.

Sami Eidenschink, Membership & Marketing Coordinator

Sami is currently working on getting her certification to become a yoga instructor as well as working on moving up on the charts from last place in her bean bag league. She is planning a short trip to Washington, D.C., with her family in March and is counting down the days until summer and lake season arrives. She is also volunteering with her sorority’s alumnae chapter as its new marketing coordinator.

Jenny Erickson, Director of Development & Education

Jenny is currently planning a trip to the Boundary Waters in July with friends and has been practicing how to use a compass and studying maps to make sure they don’t get lost. She is excited to learn how to portage and to possibly see moose (from a distance, of course). She is also planning a trip to California to visit cousins before they move back to the Midwest. Disneyland and holding her cousin’s new baby are on that itinerary. Here at home, she is busy acting as financial secretary for her church, the Gathering, and learning all about direct withdrawals.

Bryce Johnson, Chief Executive Officer

Bryce’s kids are busy and active with winter sports, band, piano. Her family was thankful to be able to celebrate the holidays with both sides of the family in Fargo and a fun trip out to Karlsruhe and Minot, N.D. They brought in the new year with a family trip to San Diego to visit Jenna and Casey. They had jam-packed-days of Disneyland, San Diego Zoo, USS Midway and the beach, but set aside the day to watch the Bison win and unfortunately the Vikings; both games were at 10 a.m. pacific time. They were told they enjoyed the nicest weather San Diego had experienced in two months.

Krista Mund, Executive Vice President

Summer was a blur with several soccer trips for the Mund family and three Def Leppard shows for Krista and her friends. Soccer continued into fall, and then her from left to right: Charlie from Top Gun (Bryce), a Spartan Cheerleader (Amanda), Mrs. youngest transitioned right into basketball at Captain America (Allison), the Cat in the Hat (Sami), Drop Dead Gorgeous Queen (Tahra), the end of October. Now both girls are back Rosie the Riveter (Jenny) and two ghosts, Krista and Chelsea. at kicking the ball with winter indoor soccer. Krista and Paul enjoyed the long football season tailgating and cheering for the Bison. The Munds, including all three dogs, packed into the car to travel to western North Dakota for Christmas with Krista’s family, and celebrated the New Year here in Fargo with Paul’s.

Amanda Ohlsen, Director of Accounting & Records

Amanda and her family ended the summer with a mini-vacation to Minneapolis/St. Paul in September. They went to the Sea Life Aquarium to see the sharks, the Como Park Zoo to see the giraffes and zebras, the Children’s Museum to play and learn and enjoyed the water park in their hotel. Kaylee has been spending the winter dancing with Just For Kix in West Fargo and lighting up the stage at their performances. She is looking forward to her fifth birthday at the end of March. Coen celebrated his second birthday in December. He is a busy little boy and has a love for his Lego choo-choo trains and farm animals.

Chelsea Smith, Communications Coordinator

Since the last update in May, Chelsea has moved into a house, adopted a dog and gotten engaged! Adopting her dog, Rex, has been an exciting addition to their home. He keeps them busy with his bounds of energy and on their toes with his frequent trips to the vet (that might be in part due to his over-worried pet owners!). At the end of January, she and her fiance, Brittany, traveled to San Diego for a weekend trip. They were able to explore the city, tour breweries and eat a few delicious meals! She is looking forward spending the summer at the lake and being more active with her dog.

Allison Weckman, Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator

Since the last staff update, Allison has moved into a new role at the HBA as the Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator. She is still selling sponsorships and advertising, but is now responsible for coordinating member and public events such as the Member Meetings, Golf Outings, Home & Garden Show, Parades of Homes and the Remodeled Home Tour. She is very excited to be working in this new aspect of the HBA. Personally, she keeps busy with her two kids (Nolan, age 5 and Nora 1 ½) and running 10Ks. She and her husband, Kory, were able to enjoy a kid-free weekend in early November when they traveled to Breezy Point Resort in Minnesota and did some hiking with the warmer-than-normal temperatures. www.hbafm.com

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ASSOCIATE Trebil Foundation Systems 60335 U.S. Hwy 12 Litchfield, MN 55355 Jesse Trebil (320) 593-8729 Basement Repairs & Waterproofing Bookwork Wizards 4246 66th St S Fargo, ND 58102 Kim Irons (701) 371-4766 Accountants Sponsor: Donald Hastings, Hastings Comfort Solutions LLC Edward Jones 4357 13th Ave S, Ste 101 Fargo, ND 58103 Ashley Gerner (701) 282-8624 Financial Services Sponsor: Robin Swanson, Superior Insurance

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Bernstein Construction 3205 County Rd 81 Wahpeton, ND 58075 David Bernstein (701) 640-4322 General Contracting Sponsor: Dan Biewer, Dakota Heating Klein Carpentry Inc. 4402 27th St, Unit 3 Fargo, ND 58103 Terrill Klein (701) 793-8102 Remodeler - Residential Sponsor: Ken Krajsa, Bell State Bank & Trust

New Year Recruitment, New Incentives

by Sami Eidenschink, Membership & Marketing Coordinator It’s a new year and time to recruitment new members! If you are the sponsor of a potential new member, be the first one each month to get their application to the HBA and receive $50 if they are approved. We want to grow our Association with the best businesses in our industry. If you know anyone you think should be a part of the HBA or want to help recruit new members, contact Sami at sami@hbafm.com or (701) 232-5846. Millennials Continued from page 8

with a smartphone in their hands.” These millennials want to use technology to make entertainment choices easier, monitor the comings and goings of packages, repairmen and their children, and improve their health and well-being. When it comes to product choices, “they’ve read the ratings, comments and reviews, and they know what’s worth it,” and have probably created a Google alert so they know when it’s on sale, she said. Their home improvement preferences center on home organization and workspaces, as the separation between working in an office and telecommuting continues to blur. “This generation is searching out ideas, following bloggers,” and creating Pinterest boards with their preferences, Waage said. “They’ve already curated their dream home online, saving it on their boards so they can [be ready] when the day finally comes.” The survey results are also important to home builders in the 55+ market, said David Peskin, president of Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC (RMF), which sponsored the NAHB study on consumer preferences. “The boomer generation is currently experiencing a transition to their next phase of life, so the home building and finance industries should commit to better understand the wants and needs of this generation to offer the best possible solutions for them,” Peskin said. “The results of this important survey shed light on the buying preferences of older Americans, and confirm that an uneasiness over finances is one of the primary reasons they are hesitant about relocating to a new residence that better suits their needs. At RMF, we are committed to helping home owners age 62 and older meet their financial needs, so this data will be informative to the way we educate consumers about our Home Equity Conversion Mortgage for Purchase (H4P) product.” Volunteering on a National Level continued from page 12 Reception. We are pleased each year to invite North Dakota attendees and our friends to a reception with great food, drinks and, of course, fun company. We have around 200 people stop by and we recognize the student chapter attendees for their hard work and the competition they participate in. We thank those that stopped by this year making it another successful and fun evening. If interested in learning more about NAHB meetings and events, please connect with your local association’s executive officer or connect with our office. There are many great volunteer and net working opportunities happening in state and we would love to see you! Take care, Kim Schneider HBC Continued from page 26

These new opportunities will join our current initiatives: the Lego Homebuilding Competition, Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades and the Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo. If you would like to support Home Builders Care, the Fish Fry or Workforce Development, please contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@ hbafm.com.

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Home Builders Association of Fargo Moorhead 2015 Permit Report (YTD) 2011

DILWORTH Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total

Permits

16 16 0 0 0 0 1 62 15 0 14 108

Units

0 0 0

2012 Value Permits

$3,178,709 $3,178,709 $0 $0 $0 $0 $400,000 $304,267 $448,825 $0 $72,926 $4,404,727

17 17 0 0 0 4 6 55 3 0 13 98

$19,082,618 $15,180,305 $1,120,000 $2,382,313 $400,000 $4,090,000 $4,881,205 $5,050,268 $20,622,809 $0 $181,338 $53,908,238

87 67 20 0 0 2 12 508 85 0 158 852

Units

0 0 21

2013 Value Permits

$3,495,000 $3,495,000 $0 $0 $0 $2,520,000 $3,180,000 $303,019 $9,000 $0 $26,450 $9,533,469

34 34 0 0 0 0 2 60 2 0 24 122

$13,924,700 $11,624,700 $2,300,000 $0 $0 $3,590,000 $8,071,975 $4,447,029 $26,241,528 $0 $199,650 $56,474,882

133 91 40 0 1 7 30 409 76 0 43 698

Units

0 0 0

2014 Value Permits

$7,082,000 $7,082,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $508,000 $299,168 $49,000 $0 $33,000 $7,971,168

49 24 2 1 0 1 4 44 4 0 28 130

$25,209,300 $20,260,900 $4,757,400 $0 $191,000 $18,940,000 $34,672,041 $4,492,925 $11,714,091 $0 $193,805 $95,222,162

209 137 48 6 0 6 22 451 93 0 78 859

Units

23 0 0

2015 Value Permits

$8,540,000 $5,599,000 $400,000 $2,541,000 $0 $1,600,000 $1,778,000 $504,355 $3,040,000 $0 $615,199 $16,077,554

27 23 4 0 0 0 3 56 6 0 13 105

$38,595,439 $28,026,514 $7,328,925 $3,240,000 $0 $15,859,000 $14,882,597 $6,908,674 $27,775,696 $0 $481,735 $104,503,141

199 151 48 0 0 16 30 498 92 0 48 883

Units

0 0 0

5-Yr Avg Value

Permits

$7,303,850 $6,363,850 $940,000 $0 $0 $0 $422,000 $359,896 $912,500 $0 $41,689 $9,039,935

29 23 1 0 0 1 3 55 6 0 18 113

$40,054,899 $31,948,899 $8,106,000 $0 $0 $24,896,880 $10,466,714 $5,016,278 $9,440,945 $0 $1,023,375 $90,899,091

147 104 33 2 0 7 23 478 87 0 77 818

$114,137,979 $90,930,759 $9,154,890 $14,052,330 $0 $76,040,603 $60,723,155 $15,409,343 $76,695,244 $131,698,511 $25,994,611 $500,699,446

Units

20-Yr Avg Value

Permits

Units

Value

$5,919,912 $5,143,712 $268,000 $508,200 $0 $824,000 $1,257,600 $354,141 $891,865 $0 $157,853 $9,405,371

26 21 4 0 0 1 2 81 4 0 19 132

$27,373,391 $21,408,264 $4,722,465 $1,124,463 $118,200 $13,475,176 $14,594,906 $5,183,035 $19,159,014 $0 $415,981 $80,201,503

177 116 54 2 0 6 26 555 73 1 74 911

422 327 51 44 0 28 62 1066 380 38 341 2,336

$85,124,098 $70,356,754 $8,461,678 44 $6,305,666 0 $0 1077 $79,942,650 $143,033,622 $15,550,174 $65,869,830 $62,368,928 $31,387,603 $483,276,904

405 272 107 26 0 24 62 1081 371 39 283 2,265

$60,776,630 $46,839,481 $10,894,987 26 $3,042,162 0 $0 675 $40,648,405 $77,558,262 $12,464,888 $43,496,926 $37,397,478 $20,243,947 $292,586,535

$101,576,236 $84,068,236 $8,105,000 $9,403,000 $0 $4,759,000 $40,516,630 $7,169,890 $29,537,812 $9,795,097 $10,946,315 $204,300,980

420 311 51 21 0 8 32 310 56 7 65 899

$88,985,890 $75,326,810 $6,749,000 58 $6,910,080 0 $0 251 $17,638,841 $35,716,487 $4,354,341 $17,326,747 $15,989,663 $6,230,874 $186,242,843

305 219 58 11 0 7 26 269 48 3 66 724

$46,024,970 $37,346,040 $5,690,702 $2,988,228 $0 $7,472,201 $16,670,827 $2,526,513 $8,361,306 $6,131,588 $3,023,299 $90,210,704

$263,072,964 $213,311,744 $26,305,890 $23,455,330 $0 $105,696,483 $112,128,499 $27,955,407 $116,586,501 $141,493,608 $38,005,990 $804,939,452

1,017 764 137 67 0 43 121 1910 529 45 501 4,166

$207,403,291 $172,235,539 $20,201,143 115 $14,848,409 1 $118,200 1500 $111,880,666 $194,602,616 $25,441,691 $103,247,455 $78,358,591 $38,192,311 $759,126,621

912 628 224 39 0 38 116 1986 495 43 442 4,031

5 0 4

1 0 7

$4,249,847 $3,618,447 $483,100 $148,300 $0 $428,121 $1,430,378 $426,308 $404,530 $7,551 $137,798 $7,084,532

MOORHEAD Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total

105 74 10 5 1 2 20 524 88 0 58 797

19 2 60

0 0 63

0 2 274

24 0 135

0 0 308

9 1 168

6 1 123

$25,217,288 $18,715,603 $5,743,004 $603,882 $154,800 $7,837,753 $10,191,185 $5,537,991 $16,558,841 $1,868,150 $750,294 $67,961,502

FARGO Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total

283 231 36 16 0 16 32 1060 388 31 316 2,126

16 0 683

$50,880,005 403 $43,473,605 306 $4,826,400 58 $2,580,000 39 $0 0 $37,660,900 23 $30,082,568 54 $11,901,800 1138 $49,589,094 367 $33,111,290 33 $20,449,521 290 $233,675,178 2,308

39 0 732

$74,216,260 521 $59,679,260 411 $9,023,000 78 $5,514,000 32 $0 0 $52,561,747 29 $65,903,210 64 $16,365,247 1052 $43,373,494 387 $14,791,550 30 $25,424,364 308 $292,635,872 2,391

32 0 1170

$99,978,938 377 $82,346,838 312 $13,420,100 30 $4,212,000 35 $0 0 $84,674,999 44 $76,140,336 77 $18,073,979 1017 $41,591,963 389 $14,780,084 59 $41,987,299 427 $377,227,598 2,390

$86,407,306 526 $75,353,306 374 $5,884,000 54 35 $5,170,000 98 0 $0 0 1897 $148,775,000 27 $482,318,840 84 $16,000,502 1063 $118,099,353 367 $117,463,205 37 $43,082,219 362 $1,012,146,425 2,466

$104,156,253 555 $95,535,253 324 $5,541,000 108 $3,080,000 47 $0 0 $18,860,000 14 $27,483,300 44 $3,485,319 311 $25,259,582 57 $1,479,600 5 $1,751,881 83 $182,475,935 1,069

$113,009,637 $84,688,637 $14,205,000 $14,116,000 $0 $33,185,203 $63,604,971 $5,133,699 $7,785,536 $16,387,951 $3,268,723 $242,375,720

98 0 902

WEST FARGO Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total

210 154 10 16 0 4 9 268 54 12 73 630

46 0 96

$38,534,400 $32,305,000 $1,458,000 $4,771,400 $0 $5,190,000 $6,469,000 $2,785,341 $15,528,758 $12,826,138 $5,179,968 $86,513,605

438 370 40 4 0 7 46 300 52 8 73 924

28 0 402

$87,652,925 $80,036,925 $4,436,000 $3,180,000 $0 $26,200,000 $40,508,536 $3,197,456 $8,522,045 $39,459,530 $10,007,485 $215,547,977

471 399 44 5 0 12 24 265 69 4 62 907

28 0 274

123 0 441

424 307 54 31 0 3 39 407 50 8 36 967

63 0 42

27 0 133

TOTAL Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total

1/6/2016

612 475 56 37 1 22 62 1914 545 43 461 3,659

81 2 839

$111,675,732 945 $94,137,619 760 $7,404,400 118 $9,733,713 43 $400,000 0 $46,940,900 36 $41,832,773 118 $20,041,676 2001 $86,189,486 507 $45,937,428 41 $25,883,753 534 $378,501,748 4,182

67 0 1218

$179,288,885 1,159 $154,835,885 935 $15,759,000 162 $8,694,000 37 $0 1 $84,871,747 48 $117,663,721 120 $24,312,751 1786 $78,146,067 534 $54,251,080 34 $35,657,949 437 $574,192,200 4,118

60 2 1718

$236,426,491 1,190 $205,224,991 797 $23,718,500 188 $7,292,000 89 $191,000 0 $122,474,999 65 $138,803,677 147 $26,351,391 1823 $78,614,636 543 $16,259,684 64 $43,965,985 616 $662,896,863 4,448

$246,552,382 1,176 $193,667,457 855 $27,817,925 160 205 $25,067,000 129 0 $0 0 2473 $199,419,203 46 $562,584,408 156 $28,547,230 2024 $156,700,585 515 $133,851,156 45 $47,447,876 459 $1,375,102,840 4,421

No assurance is provided on this report. Permit information reported here may have changed. For the most current permit information, please contact the individual cities.

161 0 1252

$136,268,735 $106,519,570 $22,811,794 60 $6,782,571 0 $154,800 918 $56,386,480 $105,850,652 $20,955,700 $68,821,602 $45,404,767 $24,155,337 $457,843,274

WELCOME TO THE

PA R A D E O F H O M E S For more than 50 years, the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead has been hosting the area’s premier showing of new homes. The Parade events in the spring and fall feature the latest design and building techniques from area builders and continues a tradition of excellence and professionalism. From great architecture to the latest trends in interior design, nothing is overlooked by our members who participate in the Parade. The Parade is open to the public to visit new homes in the Fargo-Moorhead area, where they can generate ideas for their own home building and improvement projects. The Remodeled Home Tour runs in conjunction with the Fall Parade’s second weekend; it features the hottest renovation trends showcased by our members.

ADVERTISING BENEFITS

MARKETING & PROMOTION

Home buying is stronger than ever. Many home owners are ready to take advantage of what has become one of the best new home markets in years. With consumer confidence up, more people are considering building their next home or remodeling their existing one.

The Parade of Homes is often the first stop for ideas. It is the place for young and old alike to discover their sense of style for their homes. This is a one-of-a-kind experience and you don’t want to miss your opportunity to reach thousands of potential customers.

The Fargo-Moorhead Parade of Homes attracts serious buyers who are ready and willing to open their checkbooks for the right products. They attend the Parade to see standout homes, latest design and building trends. They’re looking for ideas for their next home build or projects and the touches that make the Parade homes beyond amazing.

2 When buyers see your product or service in the perfect setting, they love it and remember it. Even weeks or months later, seeing a photo of the home rekindles that passion, reminding them how they felt when they saw your product in the home. The Parade magazine becomes a long term reference guide of your services.

The Parade magazine has a longer shelf life than you’d expect. Not only do attendees use the magazine as a guide during the event, but they consult it long afterward as a reference. Your advertisement’s shelf life extends for months and years to come, and that’s quite a reach.

This year, the Parade will be marketed

extensively across the Fargo-Moorhead region through social media, print, TV and radio partners. Our marketing and promotion before and during the event, reach thousands of residents, visitors and people looking to relocate to our incredible communities.

The Parade will be promoted across online channels and social media that reach more than 80% of users across social media and on specialty sites targeting consumers, along with mobile and e-mail promotions.

The HBA of F-M’s Home & Garden Show is one of our key channels of promotions. Held in February each year, the Home & Garden Show kicks off the building season promoting the upcoming Parade of Homes events. This will help extend your message as a member to consumers who are planning to build.

SPRING PARADE DATES

April 28 - May 1, 2016 May 5-8, 2016

FALL PARADE DATES

September 17-18 and 24-25, 2016

REMODELED HOME TOUR September 24-25, 2016

LOCATION

An expected 80+ homes will be featured across the Fargo-Moorhead Area. The homes will offer everything from the finest neighborhoods to first-time and move-up home buyers.

CIRCULATION

10,000 copies of the Parade magazine will be distributed during the parade, reaching a projected audience of more than 35,000 people.

REACH YOUR TARGETED AUDIENCE

Parade attendees want to see the very best you have to offer. The audience is diverse and affluent. Many are considering upgrading or building their living space. They’re looking for ideas, inspiration and cutting-edge products that are often found first at the Parade. Expect an estimated 20,000 attendees

69% of attendees are married.

54% / 46%

Female / Male

Each home is custom built by our builders. The Fargo-Moorhead Parade of Homes is the finest view of living in the region.

Median Household Income $100,000+ Attendees gain exclusive access to custom homes by builder members of HBAFM.

More than 75% of attendees own their home

10% of attendees are second home owners

The average home price in the Parade is between $400,000

and $450,000.

ADVERTISING DEADLINES - SPRING Reservations – Thursday, March 10, 2016 Camera Ready Art Due – Thursday, March 17, 2016 Publishes – April 20, 2016 Event dates - April 28 - May 1 & May 5-8

PARADE MAGAZINE ADVERTISING RATES

ADVERTISING RATES PER ISSUE

MEMBERS

FULL COLOR ADS

$2,450

BACK COVER

$2,100

INSIDE FRONT COVER

$2,100

INSIDE BACK COVER

$2,100

PAGE 1

$1,675

FULL PAGE

$1,050

HALF PAGE

$690

QUARTER PAGE

$2,750

2-PAGE SPREAD

AD SIZES FULL PAGE Trim Size 8.375” W x 10.875” H

HALF PAGE 7.25” W x 4.85” H

CREATIVE GUIDELINES

QUARTER PAGE 3.55” W x 4.85” H

Bleed 8.625” W x 11.125” H

Acceptable file format. PDF/X1a Only: No application files such as InDesign, QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Word will be accepted. Include bleeds only when creating your PDF. Please do not include page information, trim or printers marks. Color and resolution. All elements in ads must be built in CMYK or grayscale with a resolution of 200 to 400 dpi. Images used from a Web site are not acceptable as they are RGB and 72 dpi.

Live Margins 0.25”

TWO PAGE SPREAD 16.75” W x 10.875” H – trim size 17.25” W x 11.125” H – bleed 0.25” – live margins

Fonts. All fonts must be embeded into the document during the PDF creation process or turned to outlines before creating the PDF. Ad orientation. Content must read left to right and no sideways or upside down rotations will be allowed. Special note. We are open for discussion on unique ad dimensions not listed. If you have an idea you want to be considered, please contact us at 801-204-6830.

*For non-member advertisers, there will be an additional cost of $525.

BUSINESS NAME:* ________________________________________________ ACCT NO: __________________ CONTACTPERSON: _____________________________________________ PHONE: _______________________ BILLING ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________ CITY: ___________________________________________ STATE: ___________ ZIP: _______________________ *We recommend including your website address, entire physical address and email on your ad.

SPRING PARADE

FALL PARADE

TOTAL COST $ ______________________ SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Advertiser

ParadeTix / Utah Media Group Manager

ACCEPTED BY: _________________________________ ACCEPTED BY: _________________________________ SIGNED _______________________________________ ACCOUNT MANAGER ___________________________ DATE: _______________________________________

DATE: _______________________________________

RESERVE ADVERTISING SPACE IN THE SPRING AND FALL 2016 PARADE OF HOMES Reserving your space is easy. Just contact Aaron or Samantha at advertise@paradetix.com or call 801-204-6377. In your email, please include your contact information and advertising strategies you are intersted in. Aaron and our marketing team can answer any questions regarding availability, ad content and payment options. p u b l i s h e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p b e t w e e n

Offered by Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead

2016 Minn. Contractor Continuing Education

Jan. 15 & Feb. 19