The MAB
Homefront
Spring 2020
IN THIS ISSUE:
WWW.NAHB.ORG/CORONAVIRUS ADVOCACY EFFORTS Business assistance information PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THE NAHB WEBSITE OFTEN, AS INFORMATION CHANGES DAILY.
ECONOMIC IMPACT & FORECASTS FREE WEBINARS Safe jobsite resources
Weekly INDUSTRY survey + results
The MAB
Homefront contents 4
Letter from the President
16-17
MAB Update
4
Memo from the EO
18
Realtors in the News
5, 6, 9
Membership
19, 22 City, County and State
7-8
Photo Gallery
20
Homefront Advertising Rates
9
Spike Club
21
40 Below Corner
10
Contracting Concerns
23-24 NDAB News
13
2020 Events
25-26 National News
14-15
Trending Stories
ADVERTISING DIRECTORY cleantechllc.us
A-1 Evans Septic
2
Houston Engineering
17
Ackerman Estvold
16
Landsiedel's Heating & Air Conditioning 10
Acme Tools
11-12
Lite-Form of Minot
22
All-State Contracting
3
Menards
Back cover
Aspire Credit Union
26
Mindt Construction
10
B & B Insulation
2
Minot Lumber and Hardware
23
Blake Krabseth
3
Minot Sash & Door
10
Bremer Bank
10
North Dakota Guaranty & Title
18
Clean Tech
2
North Star Steel
6
Coldwell Banker
3
Northern Prairie Home Improvement
15
Concrete Mobile
22
Ready Builders
15
Connole & Somerville
23
SERVPRO
Back cover
Dacotah Bank
25
Signal Realtors
15
Dakota Fence
Back cover
SRT
3
Dig It Up
2
SVR
15
Ferguson
10
Team Gold
22
First Western Bank & Trust
10
Tollefson's Carpetland
2
First Western Insurance
5
Verendrye Electric Cooperative
21
Future Builders
22
Watne Realtors
6
Glass Doctor
23
Xcel Energy
Back cover
Gravel Products
15
SERVICES OFFERED Portable Toilet Rentals Certified Septic System Install/Repair and Inspection
Septic Tank Pumping Floor Drains Grease Trap Pumping Hydro Jetting
MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
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2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PAT GRANER - PRESIDENT
TRAVIS MOWBRAY
Craft Builders
Mowbray & Son Plumbing & Heating
SHANE LIDER - VICE PRESIDENT
ALYX PEDERSON
Minot Lumber
Brokers 12
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LAURI HOPWOOD - TREASURER Dacotah Bank
PHIL RISBRUDT K & R Contracting
PAT BAILEY - IMM. PAST PRESIDENT
BOYD SIVERTSON
Muus Lumber & Hardware
Allied Building Supply
CHRIS DAHL
KASPER ZIEGLER
United Rentals
Burdick Job Corps
ROB ORTS
BRUCE WALKER - SENIOR LIFE DIRECTOR
Verendrye Electric
Coldwell Banker
BOARD SEAT OPEN
JOE STENVOLD - LIFE DIRECTOR JAX Contracting
2020 COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE Pat Graner, Shane Lider, Lauri Hopwood, Pat Bailey, Bruce Walker
STRATEGIC VISIONING Alyx Pederson, Chris Dahl, Pat Bailey, Pat Graner,
HOME & GARDEN SHOW Kasper Ziegler, Loren Vannett, Morgan Bosch, Chelsea Gleich, Minda Stockdill, Mike Frank, Shane Lider, Angela Gustavson, Lauri Hopwood, Chris Dahl
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Joe Stenvold, Pat Graner, Boyd Sivertson, Shane Lider
MEMBERSHIP Rob Orts, Chris Dahl, Pat Bailey, Boyd Sivertson, Joe Stenvold PARADE OF HOMES DelRae Zimmerman, Mataya Lafontaine, Kimberly Keller, Renata Buen, Pat Bailey
40 BELOW Amanda Geinert, Casey Erickson, Jessi Erdmann, Cole Stober, Ron Rudser, Gene Beau Lac, Morgan Bosch, Mataya Lafontaine, Marie Halloff, Ashley Lawson EVENTS Rob Orts, Phil Risbrudt, Lauri Hopwood, Amanda Geinert, Chris Dahl, Kasper Ziegler, Pat Graner, Boyd Sivertson
Your membership with MAB automatically enrolls you in: Minot Association of Builders North Dakota Association of Builders National Association of Home Builders
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT PAT GRANER 2020 MAB PRESIDENT
What do you say? What do you do? Since we are to be social isolating, one thing I will be doing Right now we are experiencing an unprecedented event. Stay at home orders in some states. No school. The unknown. Somewhat eerie and somewhat creepy. I can't wait until it’s a memory. So what do we do? We take care of our family. Help others when possible. And we stay home. A few weeks ago things were looking pretty good. Now? I really don't know. I do know I'm going to keep trying to put together a great year for our company just as all of you hope to do for the year. I'm going to do my part to help my kids learn from home. I'm going to think of ways to progress given the situation at hand.
during this time is learning. Why not use this time to further your knowledge by reviewing all the great learning tools on the NAHB website. If this isolation lasts we will all have lots of time for spring yard work :) We all know this will end. We will be better, stronger and more resilient because of it. When this is over, our members and friends will need to be supported more than ever. Please reach out and work together as much as possible. Consider helping others more than usual. Practice patience. Enjoy the time with your family.
Stay healthy my friends, Patrick Graner
MEMO FROM THE EO ERIKA KELLY MAB EXECUTIVE OFFICER
March. What a month . . .
with as much information as possible, keeping up with local, state and national news & recommendations for As I am sitting here reflecting on businesses like yourselves so that I can be the best the last quarter...more specifically resource possible and share relevant information with you the last month...it is simply amazing all. One of the biggest benefits of your membership with how quickly life can change. the Minot Association of Builders is the 3-in-1 membership We started off 2020 planning for the Home & Garden that also includes the North Dakota Association of Builders Show and we feel very fortunate that we were able to hold and the National Association of Homebuilders. Both the event at the beginning of March. We saw over 2200 associations are working hard to advocate for our attendees, over 80 exhibitors, and we feel like the show members and sharing wonderful webinars, stories, and was a success for all. The show was supported by the economic forecasts that can help you navigate this time Home & Garden Show Committee and the Board of for your businesses, your employees, and your jobsites. Directors that worked hard to keep our largest public You will find this issue packed with information about how event running smoothly. You can see some photo MAB, NDAB & NAHB are working for you — the member. highlights and “stats” from the Show on page 7-8. Thank I encourage you to read your weekly “What’s Up you to everyone who helped make this event go off Wednesday” email, and follow our Facebook page, as we without a hitch, and make my first show with the MAB a have already had to postpone events and we are unsure positive experience! if/when things will be back to “normal”. These channels By mid-March, our city, state & country was forced to put will be how we can most quickly share information. The so many things on hold due to the COVID-19 virus and we NAHB website (nahb.org) is another source that will be are all unsure how to proceed with life, business, and our updated daily. Check it often. Don’t hesitate to reach out attitudes towards it all. with anything you may need. I am here to help! The one thing I can say is that we are all in this “mess” Best, together. My goal throughout this situation is to arm myself
Erika Kelly
MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
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MEMBERSHIP
APRIL & SEPTEMBER have been declared membership drive months for the Minot Association of Builders. If you have a prospective new member in mind, please contact us and our membership committee will reach out! We’d love to discuss all the benefits of membership with the MAB! ——————— The benefit of recruiting new members during these months is that
DOUBLE SPIKE points will be awarded!
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MEMBERSHIP
We would like to extend a big THANK YOU to our members who are up for renewal this quarter. We have loved working with you over the past year and look forward to many years moving forward!! Your continued support of the Minot Association of Builders helps us continue to work for you at a local, state and national level.
april All-State Contracting | Warren Anderson
Elite Real Estate | Danielle Bolinske
Brokers 12 | Chery Bourdeau
Farroh Roof Truss | Wayne Aberle
Core & Main | Justin Hochhalter
Ferguson Enterprises Inc | Khris Walz
Country Financial | Angela Gustavson
Northern Prairie Home Improvement | Duane Block
Culligan | Ed Nush
United Community Bank | Jennifer Hubrig
Dig It Up Backhoe Service | Travis Bohl
may Claerbout Woodworking & Building LLC | Chris Claerbout
Mowbray & Son Plumbing & Heating | Travis Mowbray
Coughlin Construction | John Coughlin
RDO Equipment | Brad Murphy
Country Financial | Marchelle Mantz
Sherwin Williams | Kari Edholm
Mindt Construction | Mark Mindt
State Farm—Aardahl Insurance Agency, Inc. | Jessica Aardahl
Minot Paving Co | Dick Rutten
Welstad Construction | Joel Welstad
Minot Sash & Door | Myron Feist
june Coldwell Banker—1st Minot Realty | Bruce Walker Excavating Inc | Jeff Anderson
Farmers Union Insurance—Marquardt Heilman Agency | Bob
Marquardt
Do you see your name here?? Don’t forget to renew your membership to get access to all the latest info, events, and exclusive sponsorship opportunities for your event. It is so easy to renew online — just visit www.minotab.com. Prefer to receive an invoice and mail a check for your renewal? No Problem! Just email Erika at contact@minotab.com for more information.
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THANK YOU FOR A SHOW!!
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MEMBERSHIP
MAB’S NEWEST MEMBERS
October 2019 - December 2019 Joining the Minot Association of Builders is the first step to becoming more active in our industry. Please take a moment to welcome the newest members of our association. JOHNSON CONTROLS
JILL LOHNES
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP
Steve Bogden 701-818-0063 FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST www.johnsoncontrols.com
jlohnes@fibt.com
MATTRESS FIRM
C’EST BON CONSTRUCTION, INC
Jason Sellers 701-751-8341
Charles Bon
www.mattressfirm.com
cestbonconst@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
BUILDER MEMBERSHIP
YOU COULD BE THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE MAB! CONTACT US AT 701-852-0496 TO LEARN MORE! DID YOU KNOW? ONE OF THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP IS THE INCLUSION IN OUR ONLINE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY. THE MINOT COMMUNITY CAN USE THIS AS A SOURCE TO SEARCH FOR CONTRACTORS AND ASSOCIATES IN OUR AREA. HEAD TO: WWW.MINOTAB.COM/BUSINESS-DIRECTORY TO MAKE SURE YOUR LISTING IS ACCURATE. CONTACT US IF CHANGES ARE NEEDED!
top recruiters
Thanks to these members who have helped grow our MAB community by recruiting new companies to join our association. If you have a hot prospect, please contact Erika Kelly (contact@minotab.com or 852-0496) and she’ll take it from there! (Reported thru 12/31/2019 from NAHB)
STATESMEN: (500-999 Credits) John Coughlin (507) SUPER SPIKES: (250-499 Credits) Bruce Walker (373.5) Todd Brady (365 Joe Stenvold (320.5) ROYAL SPIKES: (150-249 Credits) Gary Kramlich (208) Joel Feist (204) RED SPIKES: (100-149 Credits) Greg Aasmundstad (126) Rob Orts (109) GREEN SPIKES: (50-99 Credits) Dave Lebrun (75) John Lund (70.5) Joni Hoffer (68) Cindy Snay (62.5) Kal Larson (61) Karen Engle (55) LIFE SPIKES: (25-49 Credits) Joe Kraft (40) Pam Karpenko (36 BLUE SPIKES: (6-24 Credits) Matt Geinert (15) Pat Bailey (11) Leonard Neiss (10.5) Dwight Flygare (9.5) Stacey Abel (8.5) Christopher Dahl (7) Phil Risbrudt (6) Erika Kelly (6) Todd VanDusen (5.5) CANDIDATES: (1-5 Credits) Melissa Francisco (2) Wendy Bailey (2) Hallie Lock (1) Boyd Sivertson (1) Penny Perdue (0.5) John Zimmerman (0.5)
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CONTRACTING CONCERNS
March 30, 2020 From: NAHB Chairman Dean Mon Re: What the DHS Designation of Residential Construction as an Essential Business Means In a critical win for NAHB and the residential construction sector, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 28 designated construction of single-family and multifamily housing as an "Essential Infrastructure Business." While this is a very positive development, there has been some confusion on what exactly this designation means. The DHS states that its "designation is advisory in nature. It is not, nor should it be considered, a federal directive or standard. Additionally, this advisory list is not intended to be the exclusive list of critical infrastructure sectors, workers, and functions that should continue during the COVID-19 response across all jurisdictions. Individual jurisdictions should add or subtract essential workforce categories based on their own requirements and discretion." In other words, there is NO MANDATORY FEDERAL ORDER on what constitutes an essential business. This is a guidance from DHS that individual states may follow. Many states have implemented their own rules in determining what type of business is considered essential. THIS ADVISORY DOES NOT SUPERCEDE STATE RULINGS. However, the DHS designation for residential construction as an essential business is still very good news for our industry. For states that follow federal guidance in determining an Essential Infrastructure Business, single-family and multifamily construction will be included. For states that make their own rules, there is a possibility that residential construction may not be on their "essential" list. NAHB will continue to keep you updated on all new developments and we continue to urge all states to adopt the DHS designation list for Essential Infrastructure Business during this outbreak. To help members determine where builders can stay on the job, NAHB has created a map detailing which states and municipalities have enacted orders that may impact builders. You can access the latest NAHB news and business resources to respond to this challenge at the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response section on nahb.org. MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
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EVENTS CALENDAR
2020 EVENT GUIDE JAN. 21-23
MAR. 6-7
APRIL 30
BUILDERS after
HOURS
MAY (TBA)
JUNE 12
JUNE
BUILDERS after
HOURS
Meet & Greet JULY 27
AUGUST
OCTOBER 15
BUILDERS after
HOURS
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 19-20
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DECEMBER
2020 MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
TRENDING STORIES
WHAT’S NEW IN
{ water technologies } FOR THE HOME
Water has been around since the beginning of time, but addition to the typical potable sources from a water utility technology regarding water continues to evolve. Here’s a or private well. snapshot of some of the latest trends in residential water technology. • Smart controllers: Irrigation systems that respond to weather conditions and provide a “just right” amount of Preventing Water Damage water for landscaping help eliminate wasteful water use. Water damage is the third-highest home insurance claim, High-efficiency fixtures and appliances: Fixtures such as costing on average about $10,000 to remediate per those certified by EPA’s WaterSense program the Insurance Information Institute. There are several and ENERGY STAR appliances can reduce indoor water types of products on the market to help owners detect use by 30% or more. anomalies in water usage — which often indicates a leak — to help reduce damage. By including these types of • Rainwater reuse: These systems capture roof runoff in systems in a new home, builders can make the home holding tanks, provide treatment as required and allow stand out in the marketplace and may also allow the owners to use the water for outdoor landscaping or inhome owner to qualify for reduced insurance rates. door non-potable uses. Rainwater can also be used, Features of water sensor detector systems include:
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Smart sensors: These sensors “learn” the water footprint of the home and send alerts to the owner if unusual patterns are observed.
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Automatic leak shutoff: Sensors in the system detect leaks and connect to a smart home system or to smart valves, and can automatically turn off the water coming into the home or isolate the source of the leak. • Temperature monitoring: Sensors designed to detect unsafe temperatures and conditions conducive to freezing pipes can turn off the water before pipes burst. • Smart meters: These meters can detect abnormal water usage and shut the water off at the point where it enters the house, potentially preventing damage and expensive water bills. Reducing Potable Water Usage Other technologies can help consumers use water more efficiently within the home or provide sources of water in MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
where allowed, for potable uses in the home. • Graywater systems: Water used in the home for activities such as showering or laundry can be captured and treated per local requirements, then used for toilet flushing or exterior landscaping. • Atmospheric water generation: These devices produce potable water from the surrounding air. Recent technological advancements have substantially improved the energy-water ratio, increasing the feasibility of using these systems to provide a source of drinking water. Coming soon: Find more information on these technologies and how to incorporate them into a home’s design, and other evolving trends in residential water, at NAHB’s Sustainability and Green Building Water Efficiency webpage. For more information about NAHB’s sustainable and green building programs, contact Program Manager Michelle Diller and explore the green resources on NAHB’s website. And to stay current on the high-performance residential building sector, follow NAHB’s Sustainability and Green Building team on Twitter. The MAB Homefront || 14 || Spring 2020
TRENDING STORIES
5 DESIGN TRENDS FOR
{ life at home }
What does the turmoil of the coronavirus mean for new homes and communities? For starters, we are all spending more time at home, and gaining a greater appreciation for, or frustration of, all the things that come with that. What started as work from home, though, may have mor-
phed into something bigger and more important for those of us involved in home and community development, says J. Walker Smith, chief knowledge officer of brand and marketing of KANTAR, a leading data, consumer insights and global consulting practice. Walker calls it “LFH,” or life from home. “Is it possible that home could become the ‘new car’ in the sense that post-World War II life has been built around the car? Will post-pandemic life be rebuilt around the home instead?” Walker stated in a webinar last week on the state of the pandemic and its effect on politics and business. Lifestyles could be re-made around the home the same way they were remade around the car after World War II. Back then, driving spurred the growth of the suburban master-planned community, drive-thrus, convenience stores, large centrally located shopping malls and a car-centric culture that still exists, no matter how hard we all try to break it with new community concepts and more sustainable neighborhood-scale walkable living. Walker cautioned against any disruption — this one included — causing a massive about face. But he said we can expect this disruption to clear the way for underlying trends that are already out there to become more mainstream. In home design, that means:
SMALLER FOOTPRINT HOMES, MORE ATTAINABLY PRICED will continue to be the product type of choice if consumer re-boot how they earn a living or pivot to a different career, attainability will matter.
HOME WELLNESS TECHNOLOGY to monitor health, track at-home fitness and maybe even detect the temperatures of visitors coming and going.
FLOOR PLANS NEED TO BECOME MORE MULTIFUNCTIONAL for working from home, for gathering with others, and for supporting multigenerational activities all happening at once — i.e., no wasted space, and more space that can be made to work however the person or family living there needs it to. For example, laundry sinks could be replaced with tubs that double as DIY dog washes, and garages could be turned into home gyms.
STORAGE, STORAGE, STORAGE, EVERYWHERE — but hidden in plain sight. Storage that works and isn’t just a quick fix for small remnant spaces. And what about tastefully designed hand sanitizer dispensers near the front door?
INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPACES THAT WORK. For example, porches that are actually deep enough to sit comfortably in a chair. Sometimes this means an extra foot, and it adds cost. But consumers that value this will make trade-offs elsewhere for it. The innovators and creators who make this industry so great will come out of this stronger and more committed to doing everything possible to contribute to creating spaces and places for people who, more than ever, have come to see the importance of home. ( Source: nahbnow.com )
Specializing In All Types of Real Estate 701-852-3505 1541 South Broadway*Minot 800-735-4065 office@signalrealtors.com
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MAB UPDATE
MAB GIVES BACK TO THE MINOT COMMUNITY THIS WINTER • MAB board members and committee members gathered together in January to help the Souris Valley United Way fill bags for the Backpack Buddies program. We really enjoyed the our time volunteering to get food into the hands of kids who need it over the weekend.
• We have worked with the Make-A-Wish Foundation a bit in 2019 and were excited when they reached out to us again for help this year. MAB donated a box that will be used to hold balloons for reveals for local Wish Grantees. We were happy to see the box used for a very special wish this month -- our own MAB board president's daughter will be going to Hawaii this spring, and was very surprised at the celebration that revealed her Wish would be granted.
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MAB UPDATE
APRIL
POSTPONED
Aspire Credit Union
JUNE MDU
SEPTEMBER
Host Business Needed
OCTOBER
Ackerman-Estvold We are LOOKING to revitalize Builders After Hours events this year. If your business is interested in hosting the membership for an after-hours social, email Erika@minotab.com for details and date availability! WE HAVE AN OPENING ON THE MAB BOARD OF DIRECTORS! WE MEET THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH TO HELP PLAN & OVERSEE ALL MAB OPERATIONS. CONTACT ERIKA FOR MORE INFO!
MAB PARTNERED WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AT THE BEGINNING OF APRIL TO ORGANIZE A PPE DRIVE TO ASSIST WITH THE SHORTAGE DUE TO COVID-19. WE COLLECTED OVER 100 MASKS, GLOVES AND OTHER MISC. ITEMS THAT WARD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WILL BE DISTRIBUTING TO HOSPITALS AND CLINICS IN NEED. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED & HELPED SPREAD THE WORD!
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REALTORS IN THE NEWS
WATNE REALTORS ® Congratulations, Carrie Montoya!
Watne, REALTORS® Top Producer of the Month of February 2020. “I was born and raised in a small town in Nebraska and always cherished my upbringing in rural America. My husband and I are both retired from the Air Force and had the opportunity to live in many areas of the US and overseas, but we chose to remain in ND due to the warmth of the people, not the weather. I have been a full time sales professional in Minot for over 17 years and enjoyed every minute of it. Helping people realize their dreams of home ownership, commercial/investment goals and building lasting relationships are all rewarding endeavors. I would like to say Thank You to all my past, current and future clients for your confidence and friendship. You can contact me at 701-240-0709 or email me at carriecornhusker@aol.com.”
Congratulations, Judy Hoskin!
Watne, REALTORS® Top Sales Professional of the Month of February 2020. “I have been a professional real estate agent for over 20 years. The best part is the many wonderful people I have met and friends I've gained. Helping people Larry and Liz achieve one of the most important goals of buying or Johnson, Granville, were selling a home is very rewarding. The knowledge I've winners of a 50” Sh gained with each transaction is just waiting for the next person that arp ROKU TV at the chooses me to help them make that important move in their life. Watne, REALTORS® booth at MAB Home and Call me anytime, Judy Hoskin, 701-721-3837 or 701-852-1156 at Garden Show. Watne, REALTORS® or email me at judyh@minothomes.com.”
BROKERS 12 Now a Broker Associate with Brokers 12:
SIGNAL REALTORS
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COLDWELL BANKER 2019 AGENT AWARDS Top Listing Volume Agent: Jerry Thomas Top Selling Volume Agent: Tamie Dunn Top Total Volume Agent: Jerry Thomas Top Listing Sides: Cindi Rae Strandberg Top Selling Sides: Tamie Dunn Top Total Sides: Tamie Dunn Service Excellence Agent of the Year: Tianna
Brandy Halland, a REALTOR® at Brokers 12 Real Estate, in Minot was issued a Real Estate Broker license Roulette through the North Dakota Real Estate Production Growth Award: Dawn VerBruggen Commission. Brandy had completed Level of Excellence Awards: Aisha Vadell, the requirements needed including Cindi Rae Strandberg, Dawn VerBruggen, Ed extensive education and passed the Steckler, Jerry Thomas, Tamie Dunn Broker’s examination to obtain this $2 Million Dollar Club : Lorell Seibold upper level license. Three years ago, $3 Million Dollar Club: Bradley Livesay, Ed Brandy began her career in Real Steckler, Tianna Roulette Estate. Since then she has sold $4 Million Dollar Club: Cindi Rae Strandberg, numerous properties and has been a Dawn VerBruggen top producing agent. She is a member of the Minot Multiple Listing Service, $5 Million Dollar Club: Aisha Vadell Minot Association of Builders, the $7 Million Dollar Club: Jerry Thomas, Tamie North Dakota Association of Dunn REALTORS®, the Minot Board of CORPORATE AWARDS REALTORS®. Brandy enjoys International Sterling Society: Aisha Vadell, volunteering in the community with Dawn VerBruggen (18-Top 25%) such organizations like Backpack Buddies, Meals on Wheels, local soup International Diamond Society: Cindi Rae kitchens, Minot Men’s Refugee, Magic Strandberg, Jerry Thomas (25-Top 15 City Figure Skating Club and anywhere International President’s Circle: Tamie Dunn that could use a helping hand! She (35-Top 10%) continues to strive to better herself for YEARS OF SERVICE her clients and her family. Dawn VerBruggen (20 Years) Lorell Seibold (15 Years) Cindi Rae Strandberg (10 Years) The MAB Homefront || 18 || Spring 2020
CITY, COUNTY AND STATE
MINOT BUILDING PERMITS Minot Building Permits
year-end totals
1200 1000
2019
1133 840
1056
800
598
600
$35,353,600.00
400
2018
200
$214,213,48400
0
2017
363 191
292
2011
2012
$43,849,463.00
181
2013
2014
209 6 0 95
2015
S ingle Family
2
2016
53 38
68
2017
2
2018
67
4
10 0
2019
2020
Multi-Family
MINOT BUILDING PERMITS JANUARY 2020
FEBRUARY 2020
MARCH 2020
BUILDING PERMIT TYPE
NUMBER OF PERMITS
PERMIT VALUATION
NUMBER OF PERMITS
PERMIT VALUATION
NUMBER OF PERMITS
PERMIT VALUATION
Single Family Dwelling
4
$542,000.00
1
$152,000.00
5
$769,996.00
Two-Family Dwelling (Duplex)
1
$211,000.00
Townhouse
2
$338,000.00
5
$76,000.00
1
$500,000.00
6
$467,000.00
2
$84,000.00
3
$18,000.00
25
$2,463,996.00
Industrial/Agricultural Stores & Customer Service
Offices, Banks & Professional Hospitals & Institutional
2
$0.00
Structures Other than Buildings
1
$75,000.00
Residential Remodel
3
$66,000.00
1
$12,000.00
Residential Addition Commercial Remodel
8
$276,500.00
8
$400,000.00
Commercial Addition Detached Garages & Carports Attached Garages & Carports
Accessory Buildings (Sheds) Deck Egress Window Mobile Homes Temporary Structures
1
$10,000.00
1
$5,000.00
20
$974,500.00
Demolition—Residential Demolition—Commercial Interior Demolition—Commercial Residential Relocation
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10
$564,000.00
MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
2020 THE MAB HOMEFRONT PRINT ADVERTISING RATES
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This spring, the 40 Below committee decided to kick off a fun service project called Playhouse with a Purpose. Our group got together weekly to plan, build, and accessorize the cutest playhouse you’ve ever seen. This year, the playhouse will be donated to the YWCA in Minot. We revealed the playhouse at the Home & Garden Show, and it was a huge hit! The playhouse was completed with help from donations from Future Builders, Minot Builders Supply, and Muus Lumber & Hardware. We plan to deliver the playhouse to the YWCA later this year when the weather warms up. We hope to continue this project and have many ideas for growth to help our community. Our next big event will be the Home & Hops Downtown pub crawl, on June 12th. Keep your eyes out on Facebook and emails for more details!
YWCA employees pose in front of the playhouse. They are excited to get the playhouse to their facility later this spring!
The 40 Below committee within the MAB is made up of our younger generation — members who are 40(ish) and below, hence the name! We are made up of a board of 10 people who strive to plan events that will better the building community in Minot in many ways. Our purpose is to inspire innovation through education, social activities, and community outreach. Want more info? Send an email to erika@minotab.com with subject line: Tell Me More About 40 Below!
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HOUSING AGENCY URGES NORTH DAKOTANS TO TALK TO YOUR MORTGAGE SERVICER OR LANDLORD FIRST; DON’T BECOME A VICTIM OF A FINANCIAL SCAM BISMARCK, ND – North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is encouraging households facing financial difficulties because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to notify their mortgage loan servicer or landlord if they are unable to make their mortgage or rent payment. “Our loan servicing department has fielded multiple calls and emails from individuals and families who are facing financial difficulties because of virusrelated shutdowns,” said Dave Flohr, NDHFA interim executive director. “We want our borrowers to keep calling us. Now is the time to talk to the people you can trust.” Scams, especially financial scams, increase during times of crisis. Many offer false claims of assistance. While some offers of assistance are legitimate, many are not. Red flags include: • Guarantees that a business can stop a foreclosure or eviction, regardless of circumstances. • Asking for payment before any services are performed. • Instructions to make mortgage or rent payment to someone else, not to your loan servicer or landlord. • Asking you to sign incomplete or blank paperwork or pressuring you to sign a document you have not had time to read thoroughly. “North Dakota Housing Finance Agency holds the mortgages of more than 10,000 North Dakota families; many are first-time homebuyers,” said Flohr. “When our borrowers receive a counseling or refinance offer, we encourage them to talk to our staff first. We can help them determine if an offer is in their best interest.” NDHFA also administers government programs that provide affordable rental housing for thousands of lower income individuals and families. These units are typically occupied by low-wage workers, and elderly and disabled households. Households who are not NDHFA customers should contact their loan servicer or landlord directly. Mortgage loan servicers provide their contact information on monthly statements or in a payment coupon book. Contact information for landlords is typically provided on a lease. Some property management companies post their contact information at building entrances as well.
Source: www.ndhfa.org | A self-supporting state agency, NDHFA is dedicated to making housing affordable for all North Dakotans. The Industrial Commission of North Dakota, consisting of Governor Doug Burgum as chairman, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, oversees the agency.
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NDAB NEWS NATE APPLEGREN
KIM SCHNEIDER
NDAB BOARD PRESIDENT
NDAB CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COVID-19, NAHB, AND NDAB As America responds to the novel coronavirus,
COVID-19, and practices social distancing to control its spread, the National Association of Home Builders is working hard to help its members respond to the economic effects. We want to make sure members are apprised of NAHB federation efforts to mitigate the economic effects of COVID-19. We also want to offer a sense of NAHBs forecast in the context of the evolving economic slowdown. NAHB is making available to members a broad range of materials on its website. The materials can be found at NAHB.org/coronavirus. These include economic forecasts and information about business continuity and personal preparedness. The site also includes consumer resources and materials for NAHBs state and local partner associations. NAHB has also conducted a series of webinars to inform members of the association’s resources, policy advocacy efforts, and the industry outlook from NAHBs Chief Economist, Robert Dietz. In terms of industry advocacy, NAHB participated in a call with White House officials to discuss strategies for aid to the housing sector amid the COVID-19 threat that is wreaking short-term havoc on the national economy. Less than 48 hours later, President Trump put our recommendation to provide mortgage relief to homeowners into effect when he announced that HUD is suspending foreclosures and evictions for mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration through the end of April. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will follow suit and suspend all foreclosures and evictions for at least 60 days for homeowners with mortgages backed by the two governmentsponsored enterprises. Congress on March 18 passed an emergency response coronavirus bill that includes tax credits to help businesses and self-employed individuals cover some of the costs of mandatory sick leave included in the legislation. Congress is working toward a $1.8 trillion economic stimulus bill to fight the coronavirus that includes checks of up to $1,200 for taxpayers and $500 billion earmarked for loans to small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. These loans would be made available through lenders certified by the Small Business Administration. NAHB is forecasting that second quarter GDP growth will be markedly negative, likely the worst performance since the third quarter of 2008. Approximately 40% of the economy is on a full or partial pause due to the coronavirus. Assuming that containment efforts are successful within an eight-week period (consistent with South Korea's experience, where data are reliable), we forecast a weak third quarter followed by a rebound at the end of 2020. While this 2020 downturn will be sharp, it may also be short. The economy was in solid shape at the start of 2020, which was particularly true for housing. The short-term outlook is negative for the economy as a whole, but policy help is underway. The Federal Reserve reduced the federal funds rate to effectively zero, restarted quantitative easing (including for mortgage-backed securities, in response to recent liquidity concerns in the mortgage market), and made other policy moves to help ensure the continued operation of the financial system. If Congress and President Trump can agree on a $1.8 trillion stimulus package, that will help the economy bridge the gap from now through August. This is uncharted territory, and NAHB will continue to survey the industry, analyze the data and advocate on behalf of our members. NAHB has gone into overdrive to help members understand and respond to the fast-changing economic environment. NDAB continues to work closely with the local associations and monitoring what is happening within the state. A coalition was formed, and a letter was proactively sent to Governor Burgum on March 20 addressing the need to keep all construction trades deemed essential in the case of a shelter in place executive order. Our message was simple: Keep North Dakota Working. While some of our local municipalities have closed their city offices, the outcomes vary from city to city. In some cases, business continues as usual, but unfortunately for others, this means permits and inspections have stopped. We are asking that any members who have relationships with local leadership to continue to have conversations of the importance of work to continue and offer suggestions of how to do so in a safe manner. Cities and states across the nation are continuing work even with strict enforcement's in place. NDAB will continue to work with the local municipalities that face these challenges in finding suitable ways to continue with work. Now more than ever, our mission of working together, while social distancing, will prove to be an effective method of having one strong voice in supporting each other through these challenging times. History suggests a robust rebound will follow this significant but temporary shock to the economy. Stay informed, stay physically distant, stay healthy: Nate Applegren, Kim Schneider, NDAB President NDAB Chief Executive Officer
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NDAB NEWS
AROUND THE STATE HOME BUILDERS ASSOC. OF FARGO-MOORHEAD BRYCE JOHNSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-232-5846 | HBAFM.COM
BISMARCK-MANDAN HOME BUILDERS ASSOC. DAWN WATSON, EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-222-2400 | BMHBA.COM
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During the COVID-19 crisis, HBA of F-M has focused on providing industry-specific information on changing inspections and permitting protocol, etc., to members through its website and email updates. Visit www.hbafm.com/covid-19. Citing NDAB’s request of North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, HBA of F-M asked officials in Fargo and West Fargo to recognize construction as an essential service locally. Minnesota Gov. Mark Walz deemed construction as an essential service in his executive “stay at home” order lasting through April 10. The Association aims for continued communications with city leaders and collaboration amongst our community organizations as the situation unfolds. Despite the urgencies and uncertainties imposed by COVID-19, a new Minnesota building code will become effective April 1. In Moorhead, March 31 remains the deadline for submitting applications for any projects designed according to the 2015 Minnesota State Building Code. Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation's annual fundraiser, Framing The Future, slated for April 3, has been postponed to June 23, due to COVID-19. The Spring Parade of Homes, slated for the first three weekends in May, has been postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19. Home entry applications and advertising deadlines were extended by one month as HBA of F-M leaders evaluate the COVID-19 situation and potential dates to reschedule.
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The Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association has postponed the Spring Parade of Homes. At this time, the alternative date is to be determined. The Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association is excited to welcome new Executive Officer, Dawn Watson to the association. Dawn has a background in marketing and association leadership. We’re thrilled to have her on our team. The Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association just solidified the date for the 6th year of Lunch with Heroes. Lunch with Heroes is a free lunch provided to youth in Mandan, throughout the summer. Each year, the BMHBA brings a building related craft and interacts with the children. The BMHBA Lunch with Heroes day is July 28, at 12:30 PM.
DICKINSON AREA BUILDERS ASSOC. LINDSAY LANGE, EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-483-0660 | DICKINSONAREABUILDERS.COM
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The 2020 Home Show is just months away! Reserve your booth today at http:// dickinsonareabuilders.com/#/homeshow/exhibitors. We are looking forward to another great show, April 18th & 19th at the West River Ice Center. Planning is underway for the 2020 Parade of Homes, April 25th & 26th.
FORX BUILDERS ASSOCIATION STACY ANDERSON, EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-746-4536 | FORXBUILDERS.COM • •
Our 2020 Home Show and Parade of Homes were both postponed due to COVID-19. As of now the May Clay Shoot is still on but please continue to check the website and Facebook page for changes in the coming weeks..
WESTERN AREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION 701-572-5744 | WILLISTONBUILDERS.COM
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The WABA Home and Garden Show has been moved to September 18-19, 2020. Our WABA Parade of Homes is also delayed to September 26-27, 2020. At this time WABA does not have an Executive Officer and the office is being ran on a volunteer basis. North Dakota Association of Builders ❖ 1701 Burnt Boat Drive, Suite 201, Bismarck, ND 58503-0801 ❖ 701/222-2401 or 800/326-4746 ❖ www.ndbuild.com
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NATIONAL NEWS
WHAT BUILDING 1,000 HOMES MEANS TO THE US ECONOMY A new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows that housing stands poised to lead the economic rebound once social distancing and other virus mitigation efforts show success in containing the coronavirus pandemic. Building 1,000 average single-family homes creates 2,900 full-time jobs and generates $110.96 million in taxes and fees for all levels of government to support police, firefighters and schools, according to NAHB’s National Impact of Home Building and Remodeling report. Similarly, building 1,000 average rental apartments generates 1,250 jobs and $55.91 million in taxes and revenue for local, state and federal government. Moreover, $10 million in remodeling expenditures creates 75 jobs and nearly $3 million in taxes. “Before the coronavirus pummeled the U.S. economy, housing was on the rise with January and February new home sales numbers posting their highest reading since the Great Recession,” said NAHB Chairman Dean Mon, a home builder and developer from Shrewsbury, N.J. “The demand is clearly there, and as this study shows, we expect that housing will play its traditional role of helping to lead the economy out of recession later in 2020 when the pandemic subsides.” The NAHB model shows that job creation through housing is broad-based. Building new homes and apartments generates jobs in industries that produce lumber, concrete, lighting fixtures, heating equipment and other products that go into a home remodeling project. Other jobs are generated in the process of transporting, storing and selling these products. Additional jobs are generated for professionals such as architects, engineers, real estate agents, lawyers and accountants who provide services to home builders, home buyers and remodelers. In another sign of the important role that housing plays in the economy, the Department of Homeland Security announced on March 28 that it had designated construction of single-family and multifamily housing as an “Essential Infrastructure Business,” meaning that construction could continue in places under stay-at-home orders. Although this designation is not binding to state and local governments, it does mean that there could be more workers on job sites in the coming weeks. “Ensuring the health and safety of home builders and contractors is our top priority,” said Mon. “This is why NAHB and construction industry partners have developed a Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Plan specifically tailored to construction job sites. The plan is customizable and covers areas that include manager and worker responsibilities, job site protective measures, cleaning and disinfecting, responding to exposure incidents, and OSHA record-keeping requirements.” The full National Impact of Home Building and Remodeling study can be found on nahb.org.
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NATIONAL NEWS
JOBSITE SAFETY
NAHB has been working diligently to keep home builders and contractors on the job as large swaths of the American economy shut down to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the illness caused by a new coronavirus. But those still working on homes need to alter their behavior and follow guidance to do their part to flatten the curve. The health and safety of home builders and contractors is our top priority. NAHB and construction industry partners developed a Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Plan specifically tailored to construction job sites. • The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Plan is customizable and covers areas that include manager and worker responsibilities, job site protective measure, cleaning and disinfecting, responding to exposures incidents, and OSHA record-keeping requirements. There are also several shorter component documents that can be separately downloaded, including: • A poster that can be printed and displayed on a job site with the most important guidance for workers • A template authorization letter that employees can use to prove they are essential workers if asked by local authorities •
A job site coronavirus preparedness checklist and toolbox talk
Because of the hyper-local nature of this crisis, NAHB urges members to contact their state or local HBA with questions about their authorization to work on job sites. Some states have adopted more restrictive stay-at-home orders that do not allow construction work to continue. Any questions about the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Plan should be directed to Rob Matuga. For all of NAHB’s coronavirus resources, please visit nahb.org/coronavirus.
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