The MAB
Homefront
Winter 2021
IN THIS ISSUE:
FRIDAY, MARCH 19th · 12 PM - 7 PM | SATURDAY, MARCH 20th · 10 AM - 4 PM
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The MAB
Homefront contents 3
2021 Leadership Team
13
2020 Events
4
Letter from the President
14
Trending Stories
4
Memo from the EO
15
City, County and State
5-6
Membership
16
Realtors in the News
6
Spike Club
17-18
City, County and State
7
MAB Update
19-20 NDAB News
8-9
Monthly Feature
21
10
MAB Update
National News
ADVERTISING DIRECTORY cleantechllc.us
A-1 Evans Septic
2
Houston Engineering
17
Ackerman Estvold
22
Landsiedel's Heating & Air Conditioning 6
Acme Tools
11-12
Lite-Form of Minot
22
All-State Contracting
3
Menards
Back cover
Aspire Credit Union
10
Mindt Construction
6
B & B Insulation
2
Minot Lumber and Hardware
19
Blake Krabseth
3
Minot Sash & Door
6
Bremer Bank
6
North Dakota Guaranty & Title
16
Clean Tech
2
North Star Steel
22
Coldwell Banker
3
Northern Prairie Home Improvement
22
Concrete Mobile
21
Ready Builders
22
Connole & Somerville
19
SERVPRO
Back cover
Dacotah Bank
21
Signal Realtors
22
Dig It Up
2
SRT
3
First Western Bank & Trust
6
SVR
22
First Western Insurance
7
Tollefson's Carpetland
2
Future Builders
22
Verendrye Electric Cooperative
18
Glass Doctor
19
Watne Realtors
5
Gravel Products
22
Xcel Energy
Back cover
SERVICES OFFERED Portable Toilet Rentals Certified Septic System Install/Repair and Inspection
Septic Tank Pumping Floor Drains Grease Trap Pumping Hydro Jetting
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2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHANE LIDER - PRESIDENT
LAURI HOPWOOD - TREASURER
TRAVIS MOWBRAY- VICE PRESIDENT
PAT BAILEY- IMM. PAST PRESIDENT
CHRIS DAHL
PHIL RISBRUDT
Minot Lumber
Mowbray & Son Plumbing & Heating United Rentals
ROB ORTS
Verendrye Electric
BRUCE WALKER - SENIOR LIFE DIRECTOR Coldwell Banker
JOE STENVOLD - LIFE DIRECTOR JAX Contracting
Dacotah Bank
Muus Lumber & Hardware
R
K & R Contracting
KASPER ZIEGLER Burdick Job Corps
CASEY SCHRIOCK Concrete Mobile
COURTNEY PARDON Bremer Bank
(2) BOARD SEATS OPEN Contact Erika to apply!
2021 COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE/STRATEGIC VISIONING Shane Lider, Travis Mowbray, Lauri Hopwood, Pat Bailey, Bruce Walker HOME & GARDEN SHOW Kasper Ziegler (Chair) Loren Vannett, Morgan Bosch, Chelsea Gleich, Mike Frank, Shane Lider, Lauri Hopwood, Chris Dahl MEMBERSHIP Rob Orts, Chris Dahl, Pat Bailey, Joe Stenvold PARADE OF HOMES Mataya Lafontaine, Kimberly Keller, Renata Buen, Pat Bailey, Ashley Lawson, Alyx Pederson, Courtney Pardon
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Joe Stenvold, Phil Risbrudt, Shane Lider 40 BELOW Amanda Geinert, Casey Erickson, Jessi Erdmann, Cole Stober, Ron Rudser, Gene Beau Lac, Morgan Bosch, Mataya Lafontaine, Marie Hallof, Ashley Lawson EVENTS Lauri Hopwood (Chair) Rob Orts, Phil Risbrudt, Amanda Geinert, Chris Dahl, Kasper Ziegler, Katie Rudser
Your membership with MAB automatically gives you 3-in-1 membership with: Minot Association of Builders | North Dakota Association of Builders | National Association of Home Builders
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT SHANE LIDER 2021 MAB PRESIDENT Happy New Year members! I hope you Our next big event will be the Home & Garden Show (fingers all got to spend some quality time with crossed). If you haven’t signed up yet, I encourage you to do family and friends over the holidays. so soon. Or, at least come down and support our fellow members. My name is Shane Lider. I am excited to be your 2021 Minot Association of The International Builders Show (IBS) has been changed to Builders president. I have been involved with the board virtual this year making it easier for us all to get a look at the going on four years now. I am currently working as an show and partake in some of the seminars. 2020 wasn’t all estimator/salesman for Minot Lumber & Hardware. And, bad. also sit on the planning commission for the City of Minot. Lastly, I would encourage you to come to as many MAB First, I would like to thank Pat Graner for being our president events this year to support our association and fellow for this last trying year. Also a Thank You to all board members. It is also a great place for networking. members and community members for their time and efforts Let’s hope we can get back to “normal” in 2021 and have a they put into the association. 2020 was Erika Kelly’s first full great year! year as our Executive Officer and is doing a great job. Thank you Erika! Unfortunately, we had to cancel the Builders Bash this year. Hopefully we will be able to put something together in the spring… if possible.
Thank you, Shane Lider
MEMO FROM THE EO ERIKA KELLY MAB EXECUTIVE OFFICER Gosh, I have to say: 2020 seemed to drag on for years and also seemed to speed by like a flash of lightning. I’m not sure how it’s possible, but here we are in 2021. Although the challenges of 2020 have not exactly disappeared, we’ve all learned how to “pivot” and begin to operate more normally in many ways.
As we begin 2021, and MAB could use some fresh energy, I have a challenge for each member:
although some details may be different, we’re getting back to business as usual. The 2021 Legislative session is in full swing, and Kim and Sara from NDAB are representing us along with support from the NDAB Government Affairs Committee. Virtual options make the session very accessible for observers. MAB is planning a full roster of Lunch & Learn events each month, so watch emails and our website for details on upcoming speakers. These events offer educational opportunities for members, and we hope you’ll take part.
Find new ways to get involved. Serve on a committee or the Board of Directors, volunteer to work the registration table at one of our many events this year. Do you feel passionately about the MAB but don’t have much extra time? Respond to emails and surveys that are sent to members, share Facebook posts and talk about the benefits of MAB to your colleagues and subcontractors. Advertise in the MAB Homefront (this publication!), sponsor an event. Our Association needs both volunteer contributions as well as financial contributions in order to thrive.
Most importantly, the Home & Garden Show is approaching. The Home & Garden Show Committee is working alongside myself to plan a successful event which appeals to exhibitors and attendees alike. We have some fun new ideas and small changes to the show that we hope you'll explore. If you haven’t reserved your booth yet — hop to it! We have space available and can’t wait to work with you.
The spring’s events are starting to fall in to place and
Erika
MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
As always, thank you for your loyalty!
Wishing you well,
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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.
JANUARY Hebron Brick & Block Supply | Phil Berg
FEBRUARY B & B Insulation | Jody Braasch
First International Bank & Trust | Jill Lohnes (affiliate)
Brokers 12 | Brandy Halland (affiliate)
Hight Construction | Jay Hight
Borsheim Crane Service | Jeff Halland
Houston Engineering | Dave Schwengler
Connole & Somerville Plumbing | Julie Drady
Landsiedel’s Heating & Air Conditioning | Larry Landsiedel
Craft Builders | Joe Kraft
Mattress Firm | Jason Sellers
First International Bank & Trust | Karen Engle
Minot Builders Supply | Tom Philion
First International Bank & Trust | Jessica Erdmann (affiliate)
ND Guaranty & Title Co | Paula Bachmeier
First International Bank & Trust | Amanda Geinert (affiliate)
Signal Realtors | Nathan Stremick
MARCH Ackerman Surveying & Associates | Rollan Ackerman
Gravel Products | Hallie Lock
American Family Insurance | Mike Lucy
Johnson Controls | Steve Bogden
Burdick Job Corps Center | Kasper Ziegler
MonDak Portables | Barb Rogers
C’EST Bon Construction, Inc | Charles Bon
Northridge Villas | John Zimmerman
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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MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
MEMBERSHIP
MAB’S NEWEST MEMBERS October 2020 - December 2020
SEE YOUR AD HERE! CALL THE MAB OFFICE TO FIND OUT MORE. 852-0496
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 member prospect, please contact Erika Kelly (contact@minotab.com or 852-0496) and she’ll take it from there! STATESMEN: (500-999 Credits) John Coughlin (510) SUPER SPIKES: (250-499 Credits) Bruce Walker (385) Todd Brady (370.5) Joe Stenvold (325.5) ROYAL SPIKES: (150-249 Credits) Gary Kramlich (209.5) RED SPIKES: (100-149 Credits) Greg Aasmundstad (130) Rob Orts (113) GREEN SPIKES: (50-99 Credits) Dave Lebrun (78) John Lund (71.5) Joni Hoffer (68) Cindy Snay (63.5) Karen Engle (55) LIFE SPIKES: (25-49 Credits) Joe Kraft (40) BLUE SPIKES: (6-24 Credits) Eric Wanner (22.5) Pat Bailey (17) Matt Geinert (14.5) Christopher Dahl (10) Stacey Abel (9) Erika Kelly (8) Todd VanDusen (6.5) Phil Risbrudt (6) CANDIDATES: (1-5 Credits) Wendy Bailey (2) Hallie Lock (1) Tom Philion (1) Boyd Sivertson (2) Penny Perdue (0.5) John Zimmerman (0.5)
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. ASHLEY LAWSON
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP
701-852-SOLD al@701realty.com
KEEPS OUR COMMUNITY THRIVING: WWW.MINOTAB.COM/BUSINESS-DIRECTORY HAVE A HOT PROSPECT? Contact the MAB office at contact@minotab.com or 701-852-0496 so we can help you distribute membership Information, benefits, and an application
(Reported thru 12/31/2020 from NAHB)
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MAB UPDATE
HOME & GARDEN SHOW FORGES AHEAD IN 2021 After a year of ups and downs, and sticking with us through thick & thin, I want to reach out and say that I'm so grateful for each and every member of our great Association. We know that 2020 has been filled at different times with the good, the bad, and the ugly, but we're all navigating this together and know that things are looking up! As we gear up for our largest event of 2021, the MAB Board of Directors and Home & Garden Show Committee is making a big ask to our membership: Can we call on EVERY member to help support the Home & Garden Show? Whether you are in the position to purchase a booth, advertise in the Home & Garden Show Guide, or offer support with a Sponsorship, we need you! The Home & Garden Show, scheduled for March 19th & 20th, is the largest public event that is hosted by the Minot Association of Builders. To be honest, it is this event that keeps our Association running. We know that things will probably look a bit different this year due to COVID, but we're confident we can still put on an event that will be of great benefit to not only our members and exhibitors. If your business is in a position to do so, we could use some help! Don't forget -- all of these opportunities not only support the Minot Association of Builders and promote your business at the same time.
HOW CAN YOU HELP? COMMIT TO ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: •
PURCHASE A BOOTH AND PARTICIPATE AS AN EXHIBITOR IN THE SHOW! Visit www.minotab.com/ homeshow for all registration information.
•
ADVERTISE IN THE HOME & GARDEN SHOW GUIDE, the exclusive magazine that is distributed to ALL show attendees! We have a local graphic designer who puts together a beautiful publication each year and it's a big membership perk to be able to be included in this special issue. Contact me for advertising rates
and available special placements for more business exposure. •
SPONSOR THE SHOW! We have sponsorship levels for every business,
depending on your budget and desired level of exposure -- packages starting at just $125! We have a few recurring sponsorships but also some NEW opportunities (Casas on Canvas! Garden Art! Exhibitor Lounge Concierge!). We're also always open to new ideas and changes that you may want to suggest. Looking for something different? Let me know! •
VOLUNTEER! We have room for more members of the Home & Garden Show
Committee which meets about every 3 weeks. We're also always looking for volunteers to take money and disburse wristbands during the event in March. Let me know if I can add
you to our roster of volunteers!
If you have already signed on to participate in the Home & Garden Show: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. We are humbled by our loyal supporters and appreciate you more than you know!
Erika Kelly, Executive Officer | 701-852-0496 | erika@minotab.com
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MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
We want your feedback! A $50
2021 Codes Review Class Survey
GIFT CARD
The Minot Association of Builders is working with the City of Minot Building Inspections by completing and Department to plan a Codes Review Class for early spring this year. This class will be open returning the surveys on to MAB Member Businesses and Non-Members as well. the following pages by We are looking for some feedback from the members on topics that they would like to see covered. It can be anything from any code book. Whether that means we cover Building Code (Commercial or Residential), Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code or Electrical Code.
MARCH 5th
We are looking to hold the class in March or April of this year. Contact Erika with additional questions you may have by calling 701-852-0496. 1 Business Name: 2 Contact Name: 3 Email Address or Phone Number:
4 What information would you like to see covered in a Codes Review Class?
5 What timeframe would you prefer a Codes Review class? (length of class will be determined based on
subject requested to be covered) 8am-10am
10am-Noon
Noon-2pm
2pm-4pm
6 How many employees from your business would attend a class like this? 7 Additional comments and suggestions:
Submit surveys:
MAIL to Minot Association of Builders | 606 Burdick Expy W Suite B | Minot, ND 58703 EMAIL to Erika@minotab.com (scan or take a photo) MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
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2021 Parade of Homes Exploration Survey The Minot Association of Builders would like to explore the possibility of a Parade of Homes event in Minot in 2021. We know the event has not happened in the past two years, but we know it would be successful in our community with enthusiasm from our great area builders! Please answer the following questions to help us plan. Contact Erika at 701-852-0496 with additional questions. 1 Business Name: 2 Contact Name: 3 Email Address or Phone Number:
4 When would you like to see a Parade of Homes Event in Minot and surrounding Communities? April 2021
May 2021
September 2021
5 How many homes do you expect to enter in the Parade of Homes? 6 Are you interested in creating partnerships with Associate Members to enhance your Parade home?
(examples: interior finishes, furniture, landscaping, etc.) Yes
No
Maybe
I am an Associate member that would be interested in partnering with a Builder to showcase my products/services
7 If you will not have a home to enter in a 2021 event, would you be interested in being an exhibitor at our
downtown Project Hub? (think of the Home Show but much smaller scale: booths/tables set up so potential clients can visit with general contractors, builders, remodelers, and related businesses one-on-one.) Yes
No
Maybe
8 Would you be interested in a VIRTUAL Parade of Homes entry option to feature your business’s work? Yes
No-I’d prefer to take part in an in-person show only
Other:
9 Would you or a member of your company be willing to sit on the Parade of Homes committee to help with
planning this event? Yes
No
Maybe
10 Additional comments and suggestions:
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MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
MAB UPDATE
Applications Open for Annual MAB Scholarship The Minot Association of Builders is proud to provide a scholarship opportunity that honors one of our late board members, Dana Ebel. To be considered for the Dana Ebel Memorial $500 scholarship, students must be pursuing a career in the building industry at a post-secondary trade school or university. Fields of study may include but are not limited to: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drafting, engineering, architecture, and construction management. A personal essay, recommendation letters and high school transcript must be included in the scholarship application. All scholarship criteria and the full application can be found at www.minotab.com/scholarship. The deadline for scholarship applications is March 31, 2021. A chronic labor shortage in the housing industry is resulting in higher construction costs, increased home prices and lower economic growth (source: nahb.org). The Minot Association of Builders (MAB) hopes to encourage students to explore careers in the homebuilding industry, and this scholarship offers some financial assistance. Interested students can find
valuable resources for career exploration published by the National Association of Home Builders at www.nahb.org The MAB is proud to empower the next generation of builders while remembering the preceding generation. Dana Ebel is a former MAB board member whose life was lost too soon. To remember our friend and colleague, the scholarship was renamed the Dana Ebel Memorial Scholarship in 2017 to honor all that he gave to the Minot Association of Builders.
MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
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EVENTS CALENDAR
FEB. 9-12
MARCH 19-20
MARCH 19
INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS SHOW:
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
after hours SPRING
TBD
JULY 19
JULY 19 - AUGUST 31
AUGUST 31
TBD
DECEMBER
MONTHLY
GUNS ‘N ROSES RAFFLE
TBD
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TRENDING STORIES
TOP COLOR
{ trends} FOR YOUR HOME
The COVID-19 pandemic brought new meaning and purpose to the concept of home as a place to live, work and play. The colors in your home can create a rejuvenating environment that improves your mood or outlook. Each year, the leading paint manufacturers announce their most inspiring color and color palettes of the year. Not surprisingly, each manufacturer this year selected hues for homes that evoke comfort and optimism. ULTIMATE GRAY AND ILLUMINATING
AEGEAN TEAL
A solid, dependable shade and a bright lemon yellow is the dynamic duo that serves as Pantone colors of the year. The classic color paired with the shining standout hue is sure to invite warmth and comfort into any space. Color trend analysts at Pantone say the two colors exude “A message of happiness supported by fortitude…we need to feel that everything is going to get brighter – this is essential to the human spirit.”
Reflection and renewal played a role in Benjamin Moore’s selection Aegean Teal. While the name may be a standout, the calming blue-green provides a sense of stability and tranquility to combat the chaos of the past year. Benjamin Moore describes the choice which “Creates natural harmony and invites us to reflect and reset…rooted in the elegant, handspun textures of the home… the palette comforts as it uplifts.”
URBANE BRONZE
TRANSCEND, BIG CYPRESS AND MISTY AQUA
Sherwin Williams also opted for a more resilient tone with its strong neutral, Urbane Bronze. The inspiration for this year, says Sherwin Williams, was a focus on finding sanctuary within your home, “As we're looking to create the ultimate retreat for reflection and renewal, we're turning to a hue whose natural simplicity and nature-inspired energy cultivate a sense of calm from the ground up.” Rooted in nature, the hue mixes well with other biophilic elements to help bring the outdoors in and create a sense of relaxation and serenity.
This trio of colors from PPG is a healthy blend of earth tones and tranquil blues as its signature “Be Well” color palette for 2021. PPG’s hues for your home evokes a similar theme to other paint manufacturers this year of embracing comfort and style. The colors “showcase natural hues that are comforting, compassionate and optimistic… celebrates beauty of all kinds and relates to those who prioritize wellness in mind, body and spirit,” says PPG.
(source: nahb.org) MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
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CITY, COUNTY AND STATE MINOT BUILDING PERMITS | DOLLAR VOLUME
2020
2019
2018
2017
$49,355,446.00
$35,353,600.00
$214,213,48400
$43,849,463.00
MINOT BUILDING PERMITS | NUMBER OF UNITS MINOT BUILDING PERMITS 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0
1133
1056
840
363 292 2011
598 191
2012
181
2013
2014
209 95
60
2015
Single Family
53
2 2016
38
2017
68 2
67 4
85 48
2018
2019
2020
Multi-Family
MINOT BUILDING PERMITS OCTOBER 2020
NOVEMBER 2020
DECEMBER 2020
BUILDING PERMIT TYPE
NUMBER OF PERMITS
PERMIT VALUATION
NUMBER OF PERMITS
PERMIT VALUATION
NUMBER OF PERMITS
PERMIT VALUATION
Single Family Dwelling
8
$1,213,000.00
8
$1,351,000.00
3
$684,000.00
4
$628,000.00
Stores & Customer Service
1
$112,000.00
Offices, Banks & Professional
1
$657,000.00
1
$156,000.00
Residential Remodel
4
$163,000.00
6
$139,900.00
2
$80,000.00
Residential Addition
2
$189,000.00
1
$20,000.00
Commercial Remodel
4
$300,000.00
9
$999,000.00
4
$147,000.00
Commercial Addition
1
$5,000.00
1
$25,000.00
Detached Garages & Carports
6
$167,100.00
3
$93,000.00
Accessory Buildings (Sheds)
3
$46,000.00
Deck
3
$31,000.00
1
$1,000.00 1
$3,000.00
1
$3,000.00
1
$9,000.00
12
$926,000.00
Two-Family Dwelling (Duplex)
Townhouse Industrial/Agricultural
Hospitals & Institutional Structures Other than Buildings
Attached Garages & Carports
Egress Window Mobile Homes
12
$43,000.00
Temporary Structures
4
$63,000.00
Demolition—Residential
6
$35,000.00
3
$21,000.00
Demolition—Commercial
4
$28,000.00
3
$356,000.00
Interior Demolition—Commercial Other Nonresidential Buildings
1
$20,000.00
TOTAL
52
$3,657,100.00
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48
$3,204,900.00
MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
REALTORS IN THE NEWS
701 REALTY 701 Realty has added four new people to its staff this past year. Jordan Martinson is a licensed realtor with the company. The Minot native and MSU graduate spent two years substitute teaching an coaching before starting as a damage prevention coordinator with an oil company. Martinson started with 701 Realty in early 2020 as a licensed REALTOR® and closed nearly $1 million dollars in real estate in six months. Levi Kraft, REALTOR® and real estate developer, joined 701 Realty, Inc in June. Kraft and his wife Lindsey have been fixing and flipping homes since 2009, completing 15 homes to date. Kraft is owner of LGK Holdings and Kraft Renovations. His businesses offer design and renovation services, as well as focus on new construction homes. Kraft is the previous owner of Ideal Auto in Minot. Levi can be reached at 701-833-9083 Tanner Dockter is a proud Minot native that has spent the past 16 years in the service industry, managing numerous restaurants and bars. Since 2014, Dockter has served as a sales representative for Republic National Distributing Company, managing multiple accounts across western ND. Dockter joined 701 Realty, Inc. in 2020 in July. Tanner can be reached at 701-720-9332 Ashley Lawson joined the team at 701 Realty, Inc. in August. Lawson was born and raised in Minot and enjoys everything that the Magic City has to offer! She brings over three years of real estate marketing experience, eight years of graphic design experience, eand four years of digital marketing experience. Her responsibilities include overseeing all advertising and providing administrative team support. Lawson currently sits on the Minot Association of Builders 40 Below Board, volunteers with the non-profit Companions for Children, and enjoys any opportunity to do anything within the community. 701 Realty, Inc. is a locally owned and operated real estate agency in Minot that started in 2018 by Broker Associate Andrew and REALTOR® McKenna Gudmunson. With combined experience in both real estate and marketing, they have assembled a team that is more than your average real estate agents looking for real estate listings. Along with the four new members, the team is complete with Chad Thompson, a commercial real estate agent, and Ashley Deschamp, a commercial and residential agent.
WATNE REALTORS Congratulations, Carrie Montoya: Watne, REALTORS® Top Producer of the Month of December 2020. I was 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
REALTORS:
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MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
Congratulations, Lana Berman: Watne, REALTORS® Top Sales Professional of the Month of December 2020. Hello! I’m a recent addition to the Watne Realtors Family, and I am so excited to be here! I was born and raised in Southern California, however the Magic City stole my heart in early 2014. I love this community, and I have never felt more at home than I do here. I have a long history in the Real Estate Industry, including over 15 years in Property Management & Investment Property Consultation. But more importantly, I LOVE Real Estate!! I love that every single property is unique, each one having that special something for that one buyer. Seeing the potential of design and the craftmanship of a builder, the obvious pride an owner has taken in the care of their beloved family home, discovering the individual history of property There is a home for every person, and a person for every home...and that’s where I come in. Customer Service is key, it is a focused priority in all that I do. I implement innovative marketing strategies utilizing various social media platforms, including live on-site videos & creative movie trailers to promote your property to the RIGHT buyers. I also own a Home Staging & Design Business, this experience enables me to further assist my clients with the valued tools needed to prepare their home for a successful listing experience. Whatever your situation might be, I’m ready to help, let me work a little Magic for YOU! I can be reached at 909581-5428 or by email at lana@minothomes.com The MAB Homefront || 16 || Spring 2021
CITY, COUNTY AND STATE
Risbrudt to serve as President for the North Dakota Association of Builders MAB Board Member, Phil Risbrudt, owner of K & R Contracting, was appointed this fall as the North Dakota Association of Builders Board President for 2021. We are proud to have Phil representing Minot on the NDAB Board and thank him for his dedication to our industry! Phil will be very involved with the 2021 Legislative Session along with NDAB staff and board members. Typically, Phil would be inducted as President during the NDAB Fall Board Meeting, which was set to be held in Minot. The meeting was canceled due to COVID and was held virtually instead, so a few board members gathered to celebrate Phil in November. The mission of the North Dakota Association of Builders is to represent the professional building industry through legislation, information and education. The NDAB Board of Directors meets three times each year, rotating in different cities across the state. Minot is also represented at the state level by directors: Shane Lider and Lauri Hopwood, Life Director: Joe Stenvold, and Senior Life Director: Bruce Walker.
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CITY, COUNTY AND STATE
From the Executive Director, FEBRUARY 2021 We are one month into the 67th Legislative Session, and North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is actively involved in numerous bills. The agency’s proposed 2021- 2023 budget includes the transfer of two employees from the Dept. of Commerce along with the federal HOME program and two more employees to help manage the servicing of residential loans transferred from Bank of North Dakota. These resources are moving to NDHFA, the state’s housing expert, to get related programs under one roof and to free up capacity for the other agencies to focus on their own specialty areas. In December, during his Executive Budget Address, Gov. Burgum proposed that the state’s Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) be funded with $8 million from the North Dakota Legacy Fund. Today, there are three active HIF bills, each leveraging different funding streams to preserve and create affordable multifamily housing. SB 2127, would allocate $50 million from the general fund over the next biennium. SB 2040 would utilize bonds to generate $250 million. HB 1380 would provide a percentage of the Legacy Fund assets to HIF each biennium. As housing stakeholders and community leaders evaluate housing needs, discussion is happening around HIF expanding resources for emergency housing and service needs and single-family housing. New this year, is the ability to watch a live stream of our state legislature’s committee hearings and access recordings and submitted testify of the hearings at any time. This is a great resource to the citizens of North Dakota. Besides tracking legislation and going to the capitol building as needed, NDHFA re-opened our office doors! For 11 months the office has been closed as a COVID-19 precaution, something we never imagined would happen. We are excited to be able to see you face-to-face again. Health precautions are still in place and we ask that you call ahead, as some staff are still working remotely. While the office is open, we are still planning the 2021 Homeownership Forum to be virtual. NDHFA isn’t ready to host conferences at public venues just yet, but we are looking forward to the time when we can all be together. Until then, check out the forum agenda and register for either one day or both days of the event. —Dave Flohr, NDHFA Executive Director
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NDAB NEWS
PHIL RISBRUDT
KIM SCHNEIDER
NDAB BOARD PRESIDENT
NDAB CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR Happy New Year and welcome 2021! All of us at the North Dakota Association of Builders are excited to welcome a new year, new possibilities, new journeys, new challenges, and new friends. A new year is the first day to 365 days of unwritten pages to make of them what you want! We wish you all the best with your health, with your families and with your businesses. It is our honor to get to introduce you to our newest board members that join in representing your best interest at the NDAB Board of Directors meetings:
Incoming Board Members: HBA of Fargo-Moorhead: Robert Leslie | Forx Builders Association: Jeff Vonasek Bismarck-Mandan HBA: Jamie Schmidt | Western Area BA: Ken Callahan
January is also the month to renew your sponsorships or sign up for one! Your company can be an annual sponsor or maybe you are interested in just one of our statewide events. We have many great options and opportunities to display your logo be provided recognition. If interested in learning more, please contact our office at 701-222-2401 or visit our website for details. January 5th is the first official day of the 67th Legislative Assembly. The ND Legislature is made up of two chambers. Two representatives and one senator are elected from each district. The House of Representatives has 94 members, and the Senate has a total of 47. North Dakota is unique in that the legislature meets bi-annually in odd numbered years and are restricted to being able to meet a total of 80 days once gaveled in which means this session will end by April 28th, 2021. Please be watching your emails for Call to Action requests where you will be asked to reach out to your local representatives and senators regarding bills that impact our industry. Your voice is important to the legislators and make a big impact to their final vote. If you plan to make a special trip to the ND Capitol, please let our office know. We always welcome guests and enjoy having the opportunity to show you around the capitol building, introduce you to the legislators and share with you the various committee hearings that might interest you to sit in on. Also be watching for legislative updates so you are always in the know of what is happening regarding bills impacting the building industry. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out and ask. Kim Schneider and Sara Frank will proudly be representing NDAB as registered lobbyists once again and will be involved with the daily committee hearings and floor votes. In ND, we are extremely fortunate to have great accessibility to our Legislators and be active in the legislative process. Cheers to a New Year, we look forward to an exciting year ahead! Make this year a year of finding, of fulfillment, of joy, peace, and purpose! jhdj
Phil Risbrudt, NDAB President
Kim Schneider, NDAB Chief Executive Officer
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AROUND THE STATE HOME BUILDERS ASSOC. OF FARGO-MOORHEAD BRYCE JOHNSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-232-5846 | HBAFM.COM
DICKINSON AREA BUILDERS ASSOC. LINDSAY LANGE, EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-483-0660 | DICKINSONAREABUILDERS.COM
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Register early for the 2021 DABA Home Show, April 10th & 11th!
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Minnesota’s building codes are applied statewide and compromise growth in border cities like Moorhead. HBA of F-M has taken keen interest in helping those cities convince the Minnesota legislature to allow them to adjust building to better reflect those in out of state sister cities like Fargo. On November 24, members met with Minnesota stakeholders including local legislators, building officials and city leaders to strategize how to approach the assembly. The Board of Directors has voted to cancel the 60th annual Red River Valley Home and Garden Show slated for February 26-28, 2021 at the Fargodome. The 2022 show is scheduled for February 25-27. HBA of F-M is honored to have been invited by the West Fargo Planning and Zoning department to attend and participate in the city’s selection of the city’s new inspection administrator. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry commissioner has announced that no changes to the Minnesota residential energy code will be considered until the next coding cycle. In August, HBA of F-M joined other associations and submitted written testimony opposing the proposed amendments due minimal payback on what would have been unreasonable cost increases. Insulation and supply manufacturers were the strongest supports of the amendments.
BISMARCK-MANDAN HOME BUILDERS ASSOC. DAWN WATSON, EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-222-2400 | BMHBA.COM •
BMHBA Upcoming Board Meetings: • BMHBA Executive Board Meeting – January 25, 2021 • Board Meeting – January 26, 2020
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Communications/Public Relations: • CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LOCAL AWARD WINNERS! NDAB Annual State Awards 2020 Builder of the Year: Jeff Sattler – Sattler Homes 2020 Associate of the Year: Bill Schmid – Townsquare Media
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BMHBA Annual Awards BEAM (Builders Engaging Associate Members): Jeff Sattler – Sattler Homes 2020 Builder of the Year: Jeff Sattler – Sattler Homes 2020 Associate of the Year: Bill Schmid – Townsquare Media
FORX BUILDERS ASSOCIATION STACY ANDERSON, EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-746-4536 | FORXBUILDERS.COM Our next project house is underway! Located at 1018 Greenway Blvd SE in East Grand Forks, MN. The project house is an annual collaboration between the Forx Builders Association and Northland Community and Technical College which provides students of the trades programs hands-on experience building a single family home. WESTERN AREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION CRYSTAL MONSON, EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-572-5744 | WILLISTONBUILDERS.COM We have a committee meeting the first week in January to combining ShamRockin the Bakken and our Casino Night to hold in February/March. More details on events to come.
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PROFESSIONAL BUILDERS Donald __ Donald Dabbert Dabbert Custom Homes Todd Williams Todd Williams Construction Mike Workman Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc. Charles Bon C'est Bon Construction, Inc. Michael J. Bullinger Western Productions, Inc. Jason Eid Eid-Co Homes Mark Spriggs M&J Construction of Moorhead,
Tyrone Leslie Heritage Homes
John Gunkelman Dakota Construction of Fargo
Todd Halle T&S Custom Homes, Inc.
Eric Berg Eric Berg Construction, Inc.
Robert Leslie Designer Homes
Greg Krueger Krueger Construction Inc.
Charles Zach Zach Construction, Inc.
Nate Applegren Applegren Construction, Inc.
Robert Kochmann Kochmann Brothers Homes
Adam Olson Allstar Construction
Gary Orth Cornerstone Specialties
Jayson Kuznia Titan Homes Hal G. Dickelman D&U Construction, Inc. Jason Plecity Plecity Kowalski Construction,
2021 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES Tom Spaeth Tom Spaeth Accent Kitchen & Bath Joe Stenvold JAX Contracting, LLC
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NATIONAL NEWS
HOUSING STARTS END 2020 STRONG; RISKS AHEAD While housing starts ended the year on a strong note, rising lumber prices and increasing regulatory cost concerns could affect future production. Led by a solid, double-digit gain in single-family starts, overall housing starts increased 5.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.67 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
The December reading of 1.67 million starts is the number of housing units builders would begin if development kept this pace for the next 12 months. Within this overall number, single-family starts increased 12.0 percent to a 1.34 million seasonally adjusted annual rate. The multifamily sector, which includes apartment buildings and condos, decreased 13.6 percent to a 331,000 pace. Total housing starts for 2020 were 1.38 million, a 7.0 percent gain over the 1.29 total from 2019. Single-family starts in 2020 totaled 991,000, up 11.7 percent from the previous year. Multifamily starts in 2020 totaled 389,000, down 3.3 percent from the previous year. “Builder concerns about a changing regulatory landscape may have triggered many to move up their plans to pull permits and put shovels to the ground,” said NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke. “Our latest builder sentiment survey suggests somewhat softer numbers ahead due to rising building costs and an uncertain regulatory climate.” “The 1.34 million single-family starts pace in December is the highest since September 2006,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “And while NAHB is forecasting further production increases in 2021, the gains will tempered by ongoing supply-side challenges related to material costs and delivery times, a dearth of buildable lots and regional labor shortages that continue to exacerbate affordability woes.” On a regional and year-to-date basis (January through December of 2020 compared to that same time frame a year ago), combined singlefamily and multifamily starts are 13.2 percent higher in the Midwest, 7.5 percent higher in the South, 6.2 percent higher in the West and 2.8 percent lower in the Northeast.
Overall permits increased 4.5 percent to a 1.71 million unit annualized rate in December. Single-family permits increased 7.8 percent to a 1.23 million unit rate. Multifamily permits decreased 3.0 percent to a 483,000 pace. Looking at regional permit data on a year-to-date basis, permits are 7.4 percent higher in the Midwest, 7.3 percent higher in the South, 2.1 percent higher in the West and 5.2 percent lower in the Northeast. View additional data on housing starts and permits on nahb.org.
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