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MABA’s 33rd Annual Home Products Show™ This year’s three-day annual showcase of new home construction and remodeling was well attended with over 11,000 consumers trekking through the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center. Consumers took in a wide variety of home building and remodeling products and services as well as an assortment of educational seminars. Throughout the weekend, exhibitors reported developing high-quality leads and making excellent contacts. The potential for sales, networking opportunities and the great exposure from the participation added up to a successful weekend for exhibitors and visitors alike. “We had a great Show,” reports Home Products Show Committee Chair Virgil Waugh. “Exhibitors were very optimistic about the quality of the attendees. Many came in carrying plans for projects that they want to do right now, not next year.” “The educational seminars continue to be a huge draw, some with standing room only,” reported Home Products Show Committee Vice Chair Chris Foss. MABA extends a colossal thank you to the hundreds of members who exhibited and worked the Show this year!
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A big thank you also goes to the Home Products Show™ Committee members Seminars were packed with attendees looking for who invested long hours in planning and information on the latest home products and services. preparation to ensure a smooth-running event. Committee members included: Chair Virgil Waugh (Windsor Building Systems, LLC/Amwood Homes, Inc.), Vice Chair Chris Foss (Chris Foss Contractor, Inc.), Pat Schafer (Stagecoach Plumbing), Scott Engelberger (Fireplace Professionals, Inc.) and Tim Woollen (Tailored Living Featuring Premier Garage). Also, special thanks also go to: • The Home Products Show Seminar Work Group, chaired by Eric Legreid (Air Quality Systems), for the many hours invested preparing, organizing and presenting the consumer seminars • To all of the seminar presenters and emcees for volunteering their time to ensure a topnotch seminar program • Sandy Weisberger of Surrounding Media Solutions, MABA’s advertising consultant, for a strong advertising campaign
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11 Member Advantage Program 12 Membership Report 13 Linkedin Seminar 14 New Homes Month 15 Federal Tax Credits 16 April 2nd Election Info 17 Board of Directors Report
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President’s Message As I write this, I’m really ready for winter to be over. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, though, with some good industry news, which includes: Abe Degnan Degnan Design Builders, Inc.
1. Reports of condo and home sales are up this month,
2. Exhibitors at the Home Products Show™ have given me favorable feedback about the people who came to see them, the appointments they have scheduled and the favorable buying signals, and
3. We have about 31 homes in the Parade of Homes™, and a large number of them (including mine!) are under contract, including all four in the Conservancy Place site! But that doesn’t make construction any easier for us. The weather is already challenging. Moreover, there are reports of aggressive OSHA inspections! Fall protection rules just went into effect with full enforcement rather than just warnings. Need help? Mark your calendar tentatively for “The Most Common OSHA Violations” during the week of July 22-26. These upcoming seminars are the work of a reinvigorated Education Committee chaired by Robin Pharo (Treysta Group, LLC). Going back to the good news, I’d like to thank our Home Products Show™ groups and all the MABA volunteers, and especially our chairs: First Vice President Harvey Kessell (Wisconsin Building Supply) who organized the MABA booth, Home Products Show Chair Virgil Waugh (Windsor Building Systems/Amwood Homes, Inc.) and HPS Seminar Committee Chair Eric Legreid (Air Quality Systems, Inc.). Success! The hard work of the entire group, but especially these three leaders, make it possible. If you missed the seminar “Making Sense of Appraisals and Comps” that I mentioned last month, then our Evening Membership Meeting on April 1st will be a great way to get a brief overview. Kevin King of RASCW will be our featured speaker and will educate us on how we can better use the MLS and our Realtors to help document home values and create better, higher comps to help us. Remember, whether you are a builder or if you do business with builders, you should know about this! The Education Committee is planning their next education event, “How to Find and Be Found on LinkedIn,” Thursday, April 11 at 8 a.m. at the MABA conference room. The next volunteer event will be Hammer With A Heart on Saturday, May 4. Volunteers and donations are still needed. Thanks to Al Terry (Stealth Security) and Dave Mills (ProBuild) for running this event. Please contact Al at 608-333-6592 to volunteer or donate. Remember that this is the second year of our revised Brews, Brats and the Builders Association™ event. It will again be at Sprecher’s Brewery on Monday, May 6th. Each Member of Record is free but you must pre-register to get your free spot. Additional guests, or members at the door, are $20 each. Thanks to the Programs Committee and chair Angie Kieta (Alside Supply) for the arrangements. Come on out — build each other up – and keep MABA strong by participating in these events! The last news I need to share is that the MABA Board of Directors has ended our relationship with Laurie Kaiser who was serving as our Executive Director. If you are aware of a good candidate for the position, please have her or him get a resume to any member of the Executive Committee.
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2013 Leadership
MABA Officers President President-Elect First Vice President Treasurer Secretary Immediate Past President MABA Directors Dan Beal Mark Brehmer Harvey Kessel Ken Kurszewski Executive Director Vacant
Abe Degnan Justin Temple Harvey Kessel Andy Inman Angie Kieta Mike Vilstrup Chuck Elliott John Schwingle Don Tierney Andy Voeltner
MABA Mission Statement The Madison Area Builders Association is a nonprofit trade organization comprised of members representing all aspects of the building industry. • MABA promotes a positive business environment by uniting its members and serving the community; • MABA’s services and activities foster the professionalism of its members and provide a forum for education and information exchange for the benefit of the industry and the communities its members serve; • MABA monitors and exerts influence upon issues and regulations affecting the housing industry, particularly those related to availability and affordability.
Right Angle Newsletter The The official newsletter of the Madison Area Builders Association 5936 Seminole Centre Ct, Madison, WI 53711 Phone: 608-288-1133 • Fax: 608-288-1136 Web: www.maba.org
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The Right Angle is published 11 times per year. Notice of local, state, and national programs/events is a service to MABA members. Such notices do not indicate MABA endorsement or sponsorship unless specifically noted. The acceptance of advertising in The Right Angle does not indicate approval or endorsement of the advertiser or the advertiser’s product by MABA. MABA makes no warranties and assumes no responsibility or completeness of the information contained herein.
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2013 Sponsors Gold Capital Newspapers
Silver The Community of Bishops Bay Dave Jones, Inc. FireSide Hearth & Home Wisconsin Building Supply
Bronze First Choice Drywall, Inc. Gerhards Hottmann Construction, Inc. Pharo Heating & Cooling, Inc. Wisconsin Bank & Trust
Upcoming Meeting Schedule Meetings are held at the MABA office in the Ron Kneebone Conference Room, unless otherwise noted. Changes in date/time/ location are noticed to members of the affected work group.
Board of Directors Noon, April 17 Noon, May 15 Careers Advisory Group 3:30 p.m., April 18 3:30 p.m., May 16 Education Committee Noon, April 9 Noon, May 14 Evening Membership Meeting April 1 Social Hour: 5:00 p.m. Dinner/Program: 6:00 p.m. Fitzgerald’s of Middleton Government Affairs Committee 10:30 a.m., April 3 10:30 a.m., May 1 Green Built Committee 1:30 p.m., April 9 1:30 p.m., May 14 Home Products Show™ Committee TBD Housing Discussion Group 8:30 a.m., April 3 8:30 a.m., May 1 Membership Committee Noon, April 24 Noon, May 22 Parade of Homes™ Executive Committee Noon, April 10 Noon, May 8 Programs Committee 11:30 a.m., April 11 11:30 a.m., May 9 Public Relations Committee Noon, April 4 Noon, May 2
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Government Activity Calendar Congressman Duffy Drops by Board of Directors Meeting United States Congressman Sean Duffy from Wisconsin’s 7th District dropped by the February Board of Directors meeting and briefed board members on current events transpiring in Washington, D.C. Duffy’s visit took place in the weeks leading up to the sequestration deadline, which he correctly predicted would take place on March 1. Duffy, a member of the House Banking Committee, also advised that his committee will take up legislation reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac later in the year. Duffy is currently serving in his second term representing the area that covers most of Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Prior to being elected to Congress in 2010, he was the District Attorney for Ashland County and was a former member of the cast of MTV’s Real World – Boston.
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 6:30 p.m. City of Madison Common Council City-County Building, Room 201 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Madison Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 7 p.m. Dane County Zoning & Land Regulation Committee City-County Building, Room 210 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Madison Thursday, April 11, 2013, 7 p.m. Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC) City-County Building, Room 351 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Madison Monday, April 1 & 15, 2013, 5:30 p.m. City of Madison Plan Commission City-County Building, Room LL100 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Madison Thursday, April 4 & 18, 2013, 7 p.m. Dane County Board of Supervisors City-County Building, Room 201 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Madison
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Rakowski, Deschane Address Assembly Housing and Real Estate Committee Recently the Assembly Housing and Real Estate Committee convened for the first time this session to hear from the experts on the state of housing in Wisconsin.
WBA President Craig Rakowski and Executive VicePresident Jerry Deschane addressed the group and spoke to the condition of the housing economy and pitched the group on a few key changes. Rakowski and Deschane advocated for a six-year review of the UDC, changing the current wall bracing code, and income and property tax reductions. In addition to Rakowski and Deschane, representatives of the Wisconsin Realtors Association, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) and the Wisconsin Housing Alliance also briefed the committee. Both Democrat and Republican members of the committee had good questions and the hearing provided some good information to committee members and the public.
WBA Executive Vice-President Jerry Deschane and President Craig Rakowski take time for a quick photo at the recent WBA Convention.
A common theme that was stated by each speaker was that the housing economy is on the mend and recovering on a slow but steady pace.
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Home product show continued • To all of the MABA Booth volunteers who helped MABA’s first vice president, Harvey Kessel (Wisconsin Building Supply) setting-up and dismantling the booth, as well as those who worked in the booth at the Show Thank you all for your contributions; it is through this team effort that the Show was once again a huge success!
Pitch in to help us celebrate over 10 years of participation on Hammer with a Heart On Saturday, May 4th, MABA members will team up on our 11th Hammer with a Heart renovation. The program helps local homeowners with much needed home repairs to improve unsafe and unhealthy living conditions in their homes. Over the last decade MABA volunteers have completed over $250,000 of repair work on the Hammer with a Heart homes! The MABA project home this year goes to another very deserving homeowner! This homeowner is a two-time cancer survivor who has owned the home for 25 years. The homeowner’s next door neighbor was the MABA home for the 2009 Hammer with a Heart/MABA collaboration.
The Show floor was packed with more than 200 booths.
Attention 2013 Home Products Show Exhibitors: Pre-Registration for the 2014 Show Is Now Open
All 2013 Home Products Show exhibitors have the exclusive opportunity to secure booth space in the 2014 Show now at pre-registration rates. The Committee distributed pre-registration packets to all exhibitors at the 2013 Show. Additionally, following the Show, MABA emailed the pre-registration materials to the designated Trade Show representative for each exhibitor. The deadline to submit all required pre-registration materials along with the minimum down payment of $400 per standard booth is May 1, 2013. After May 1st, registration is open to everyone.
Get involved and feel good about it!
Who: MABA volunteers led by project coordinators Al Terry (Stealth Security, LLC) and Dave Mills (ProBuild). What: Volunteer your labor to help a community member make much-needed home improvements such as replacing old windows that do not function or lock properly, replacement of unsafe outdoor railing and broken interior light fixtures. Where: The house is located at 841 Ridgewood Way, Madison When: Saturday, May 4, starting at 8 a.m. and going into the afternoon and until the repairs are done! Interested in Volunteering? Notify Al Terry at 3336592 or alterry@stealthsecurityllc.com Monetary donations are also needed to purchase supplies. To make a financial contribution contact Al Terry.
Pre-Registration Booth Rates until May 1, 2013: • MABA members: $815/standard booth • Non-members: $1,420/standard booth • Corner booth premium: $195/corner upgrade Regular Booth Rates apply after May 1, 2013: • MABA members: $1,095/standard booth • Non-members: $1,625/standard booth • Corner booth premium: $195/corner upgrade Don’t miss this chance to secure the best booth placement at the best rates available.
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Chris Hohlstein (Galley Builders, LLC), center, and Al Terry (Stealth Security, LLC), right, take a break with a volunteer.
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April Evening Membership Meeting Fitzgerald’s of Middleton 3112 Parmenter St Middleton, WI 53562 5 p.m.: Cash bar, social hour 6 p.m.: Dinner & program Your Builder/Associate membership includes a complimentary meal. Additional guests are $20. Kevin King, vice president of the Realtors® Association of South Central Wisconsin, is the featured speaker. He will address how appraisals and comparables are utilized on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and will share strategies to ensure accurate appraisals in the new home construction market. In addition to the April 1st Evening Membership Meeting, there are two more upcoming Evening Membership Meetings to mark on your calendars: Monday, September 9 Monday, November 4 Check out the MABA online calendar for more information about upcoming MABA social and educational events and meetings.
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Join us on Monday, May 6th for Brew, Brats and the Builders Association™ Members agree, Brew, Brats and the Builders Association is the not to miss kick-off to spring. Join us at Sprecher’s Restaurant & Pub, located at 1262 John Q Hammons Drive, Madison (across from the Marriott Madison West, East of Greenway Blvd.). Once again this year, when you pre-register, one person from each member company can attend for FREE; additional guests will be charged $20. Last year more than 200 attended the event and enjoyed socializing with new and long-standing members. Register online with a credit card at www.MABA.org. From the home page, select member resources and go to the Brew, Brats and Builders Association event to register — or, you can just return the insert in this issue of the Right Angle. Brew, Brats and the Builders Association is a great time to catch up with old friends, to make new ones and relax while enjoying dinner and a cold beverage on the patio at Sprecher’s on Monday, May 6th.
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Parade of Homes™ Set For June 8-23 The Parade of Homes is just around the corner and the annual event is shaping up to be another excellent example of what MABA members can do. To date, the 31 homes underway at five Parade sites, include:
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Bristol Gardens, Bristol
32 33 34 48 35 47 44
Acker Builders, Inc. Classic Custom Homes of Waunakee, Inc. Duren Custom Builders, LLC Premier Builders, Inc. Pulvermacher Construction, LLC Schwingle Builders, LLC Waldner Construction, Inc.
Jennifer Acker Bryan Sipple Daniel Duren Kevin Acker Vic Pulvermacher John Schwingle Dan Waldner
(608) 850-6650 (608) 850-4450 (608) 837-4750 (608) 849-6770 (608) 712-3450 (608) 798-1700 (608) 235-4371
Bryan Sipple Abe Degnan Jeromy Olson John Schwingle
(608) 850-4450 (608) 846-5963 (608) 224-0738 (608) 798-1700
Jim Lampe Rick Farnsworth Justin Schmitt Dan Waldner
(608) 445-3055 (608) 575-3034 (608) 215-8276 (608) 235-4371
Jason Kratochwill Chad Wuebben Jim Campbell Brian McKee Dan Miller Gary Karls Tedric Hill
(608) 220-6391 (608) 270-9600 (608) 225-8194 (608) 271-4900 (608) 837-6076 (608) 798-3774 (608) 209-5186
Jennifer Acker Dan Beal Hart DeNoble Butch Hensen Tedric Hill Kevin Acker Justin Temple Chris Hohlstein Daniel Lowery
(608) 850-6650 (608) 356-2332 (608) 831-4422 (608) 849-4736 (608) 209-5186 (608) 849-6770 (608) 442-1820 (608) 661-1101 (608) 282-5248
Rivers Turn at Conservancy Place, DeForest
117 122 119 120
Classic Custom Homes of Waunakee, Inc. Degnan Design Builders, Inc. Olson Brothers Building Schwingle Builders, LLC
Savannah Parks, Deerfield
55 56 58 41
Dane Building Concepts, LLC Farnsworth Builders, Inc. Schmitt Building & Design, Inc. Waldner Construction, Inc.
Scenic Ridge, Verona
42 45 38 44 37 43 36
Alterra Design Homes, LLC Encore Construction, Inc. J Campbell Signature Homes Midwest Homes, Inc. Miller Custom Homes, Inc. Quality West Construction, Inc. Platinum Builders Custom Homes, LLC
Westbridge, Wauankee
31 262 34 29 260 28 261 265 264
Acker Builders, Inc. Craftsman Construction Hart DeNoble Builders, Inc. Hensen Builders, Inc. Platinum Builders Custom Homes, LLC Premier Builders, Inc. Temple Construction, Inc. Tim O’Brien Homes William Ryan Homes
For the most current list of participating Parade Builders, visit www.maba.org, click on the “Resources for Consumers” tab and then select the Parade of Homes option on the drop-down menu.
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Advertising Opportunities to Increase Your Company’s Visibility Parade of Homes™ Plan Book Advertising A few remaining advertising spaces remain available in the Parade of Homes Plan Book. Make the most of your company’s advertising dollars by targeting the thousands of consumers who will visit this year’s Parade of Homes! Place an ad in the Parade of Homes Plan Book, a highquality publication distributed free to everyone who attends the Parade. To secure a space for your company, contact Dena Frisch (Nei-Turner Media Group Inc.) at 608-220-2120 or dena@ntmediagroup.com by no later than April 3.
Gain Exposure for Your Company with Garage Space A great way to showcase your company to the thousands of people who tour the Parade of Homes is to rent garage space at one or more of the Parade homes. You are not required to staff your garage display! Contact a Parade builder for more information.
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Membership Report
A = Associate Member B = Builder Member AFIL = Affiliate Member
The MABA Online Directory at www.maba.org is updated daily.
Please welcome the following new members, effective March 1, 2013. Aaron Kinas (A) Ageless Concrete, LLC 5518 CTY Rd CV Madison, WI 53704 Phone: (608) 242-2446 Type of Business: Concrete decorative concrete contractor Sponsor: Kayla Storlid Ambassador: Kayla Storlid Jeff Zukowski (A) Digital Innovations 2510 US Hwy 12 Spring Grove, IL 60081 Phone: (800) 550-6693 Fax: (815) 675-6953 Type of Business: Low voltage technology provider Sponsor: Daniel Lowery Ambassador: Steve Anderson Daniel Paul Smith (A) Discovery Water Management, LLC 1009 Glen View Ct Mount Horeb, WI 53572 Phone: (608) 833-6436 Type of Business: Landscape irrigation contractor Sponsor: Terry Monson Ambassador: Andy Voeltner Dawn Van Dusen (AFIL) First Bank Financial Centre 2001 W Beltline Hwy, Ste 110 Madison, WI 53713 Phone: (608) 834-5587 Fax: (608) 834-6464 Type of Business: Banking Sponsor: Steve Anderson Ambassador: Steve Anderson
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John Briggs (A) Guttersmiths Roofing and Sheet Metal, Co. 443 Lincoln Dr Sun Prairie, WI 53590 Phone: (608) 318-1138 Type of Business: Roofing & sheet metal Sponsor: Willy Keuler Ambassador: Angie Kieta
Dan Scheider (A) R&R Insurance Services, Inc. 9306 Gold Hue Blvd Verona, WI 53593 Phone: (608) 512-8174 Fax: (262) 953-1448 Type of Business: Insurance Agency Sponsor: Kurt Young Ambassador: Angie Kieta
Eric Mueller (A) Kitchen Solvers 6516 Monona Dr, #264 Madison, WI 53716 Phone: (608) 729-8860 Fax: (608) 433-9320 Type of Business: Remodeling Sponsor: Linda Ewing-Brusca Ambassador: April Deane-Smith
Bob Noeske (A) The Groutsmith 215 S Century Ave #193 Waunakee, WI 53597 Phone: (608) 850-9729 Fax: (608) 268-8621 Type of Business: Grout & tile cleaning Sponsor: April Deane-Smith Ambassador: April Deane-Smith
Michelle Schildgen (A) Not Just Kitchens, LLC 8820 N Greenview Dr Middleton, WI 53562 Phone: (608) 212-4952 Fax: (608) 824-0275 Type of Business: Remodeling general contractor/design Sponsor: Melissa Pierick Ambassador: April Deane-Smith
Mark Udvari-Solner (A) Udvari-Solner Design Company 2631 University Ave, Ste 104 Madison, WI 53705 Phone: (608) 233-1480 Fax: (608) 233-1408 Type of Business: Residential design Sponsor: Justin Temple Ambassador: Andy Voeltner
Robert Nicholas (A) ProAxis Restoration and Waterproofing 628 W Hudson St Mazomanie, WI 53560 Phone: (608) 228-0052 Type of Business: Sub-Contractor: EIFS, Plaster, Epoxy Floors, Concrete repair Sponsor: Jason DeNoble Ambassador: Kayla Storlid
Cancelled: Advance Disposal, Jeff Nie; Aztec Builders, Inc., Tom Mistele; Patio Pleasures Pools & Spas, Tom Tritt; Rudy Construction, S.L., Lyle R. Rudy; Rundle Spence Mfg. Co., Inc., Laura Potter; Welhouse Flooring & Design, Nicole Parrish; Wisconsin Bank & Trust, Dave Parminter.
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Continuing Education Courses
Take to the Next Level! “Using Linkedin to Find and Be Found” Presented by: Wayne Dehn, Sander Training Thursday, April 11, 2013, 8-9 a.m. in the MABA Conference Room • Put more muscle into your Linkedin Profile • Build your Linkedin group lists to create effective searches • Learn to add slide presentations and PDFs to your page Reserve your spot in this one-hour seminar! Preregistration is required. To register contact Andrew Disch at disch@maba.org or 288-1133 ext. 14.
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(Current course listings can be found at www.wisbuild.org/buildereducation/local-association-courses.html.)
Lead-Safe Renovator Refresher 4 Dwelling Qualifier Credits Date: Wednesday, April 17, 7:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. Venue: Manitowoc City Council Chambers, 900 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI Registration: www.manitowoccountyhomdbuilders.com
Beyond the Basics of Building Science 4 Dwelling Qualifier Credits Date: Thursday, April 25, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Venue: Pro-Build, 3400 S Ridge Rd, De Pere, WI Registration: www.bchba.org
Building the Foundation of Success for Your Business: Tips from a CPA
2 Dwelling Qualifier Credits Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Venue: Carved Stone Creations, 2101 Progress Way, Kaukauna, WI Registration: www.bchba.org
Design Trends: Infusing Color in Kitchen & Bath 1 Dwelling Qualifier Credit Date: Tuesday, May 1, 3 - 4 p.m., social reception to follow Venue: Gerhards, Badger Room, 6800 Gisholt Drive, Madison Registration: No pre-registration required, everyone welcome. The Right Angle
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April Is New Homes Month! Later this month, Governor Walker will sign an executive proclamation officially declaring April new homes month in Wisconsin. While this is the traditional time of year when groundbreaking takes off for new construction, it is also a great time to share with others the benefits of homeownership. The benefits are wideranging. Nothing packs a bigger local economic impact than homebuilding. Construction of 100 new homes creates more than 300 full-time jobs. Remodeling is also a key element to our economy, every $10 million in spent by consumers remodeling yields 111 jobs and $3 million in taxes and revenues for state, local and federal governments. Celebrate new homes month in April by spreading this news on what homeownership has meant to you!
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What’s Coming Up . . . MABA Year at a Glance Evening Membership Meetings Fitzgerald’s of Middleton April 1 September 9 November 4 Brew, Brats and the Builders Association™ Sprecher’s Brewery, Middleton May 6 Parade of Homes 5 sites around Dane County June 8-23 Golf Outing Lake Windsor Golf Club July 16 PAC Fundraiser Event Location TBD October 7 Holiday Party & Installation Dinner Location TBD December 2
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Federal Energy Efficiency Tax Credits Available For 2012-13 Reprinted with permission from Loren Imhoff Homebuilder, Inc. Consumers that haven’t already claimed the maximum allowed $500 in tax credits for certain energy efficiency improvements can still do so with their 2012 and 2013 federal tax returns. Eligible improvements include water heaters, furnaces, central ACs, insulation, doors and windows. Remember, if you have taken credits in previous years of $500 or more, you are no longer eligible. For more information about the Federal Energy Tax Credit, consult your tax advisor or visit the following websites: • www.energystar.gov • www.dsireusa.org (A comprehensive source of information on state, federal, local and utility incentives and policies that support renewable energy and energy efficiency.) • www.energytaxincentives.org
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April 2 Elections – VOTE!
It’s a privilege and a responsibility We have a vested interest in electing local representatives that will effectively lead and responsibly govern. Not only are MABA members providing quality housing for our community, we are providing jobs to good, hardworking people and paying taxes to support local services. The MABA Board of Directors has endorsed the candidates below, and in addition, there are several local races such as aldermanic elections in the City of Madison, which will also be on the Tuesday, April 2nd ballot. Pat Roggensack – Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice www.roggensackforjustice.com
Trish Schaefer – Sun Prairie City Council (District 4)
Shawn Pfaff - Mayor of Fitchburg www.shawnpfaff.com
Paul Skidmore – Madison Common Council (District 9)
Kurt Schlicht - Cross Plains Village President Michael Gernetzke – Fitchburg City Council (District 4) www.michaelforfitchburg.com
Steve Villand – Sun Prairie City Council (District 2) Larry Palm – Madison Common Council (District 12) www.larrypalm.com
What can you do? 1. RESEARCH candidates on your local ballot and identify their stand on issues that affect the shelter industry. If you live in the district where MABA has endorsed a candidate, visit their website and see how their good work has helped our industry. 2. VOTE on April 2. 3. ENCOURAGE your employees, vendors and sub-contractors to vote on April 2.
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MABA Board of Directors, March 20th Meeting (Please note that this list is not inclusive of all actions or topics of discussion at the meeting; it is only a summary of the highlights.)
1. Directors continued to discuss the importance of identifying and mentoring fellow members with leadership skills and encouraging them to pursue further involvement with the Association. If you have an interest in serving as a MABA leader, please contact First Vice President Harvey Kessel at harvey.kessel@wibuildingsupply.com or (608) 846-5445. 2. Directors noted that NAHB is increasing dues at the annual rate of $16 for both 2015 and 2016. Directors approved raising MABA dues a corresponding amount for both 2015 and 2016. 3. Approved 1 new Associate membership application. 4. Received reports from those who attended meetings with former members of the Mid-Wisconsin Home Builders Association. Directors approved submitting an official communication to NAHB requesting that MABA assume the jurisdiction of Columbia, Iowa, Marquette and Sauk counties. The NAHB Board of Directors is expected take action on this request at its June Board meeting. 5. Received a financial report and reviewed financial statements for the period ending February 28, 2013.
4. WBA Board Day, Thursday, April 18, Hotel Mead, WI Rapids 5. Annual review/compilation April 25-26 6. Brews, Brats & the Builders Association™, Monday, May 6, Sprechers Brewery, Middleton 7. Board of Directors meeting, Wednesday May 15, noon, at MABA office 8. WBA Gloria Kirking Golf Outing, Thursday, May 16, Wild Rock Golf Course, WI Dells 9. NAHB Spring Board, June 4-8, Marriott Hotel, Washington D.C. 10. Parade of Homes™, June 8-23 11. WBA Golf Outing, Wednesday, July 10, Sentry World Course, Stevens Point, WI 12. Board Day, Thursday, July 11, Holiday Inn, Stevens Point, WI 13. Golf Outing, Tuesday, July 16, Lake Windsor
6. As always, reviewed and discussed a number of government affairs issues.
14. Gathering at the Grove, Monday, August 5, Quivey’s Grove
7. Directors received a report that the Membership Committee is proceeding with an informal monthly social gathering of MABA members called “MABA Social Night.” The first MABA Social Night will be held on Tuesday, April 16, from 5 to 7p.m.; location TBD. If you are interested in attending, please contact Andy Voeltner at andy.voeltner@ edwardjones.com.
15. NAHB Leadership Conference, August 14-17, Portland, OR
8. Directors were informed that the Membership Committee will continue to develop a structure for a 2013 Member Recruitment drive.
18. NAHB Fall Board, September 9-12, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO
9. Directors noted that 25 Builders for 31 homes are committed to participate in the 2013 Parade of Homes™. Please make the Committee aware of any upcoming meetings/activities from the list below: 1. Evening Membership Meeting, Monday, April 1, Fitzgerald’s, Middleton
16. Evening Membership Meeting, Monday, September 9, Fitzgerald’s, Middleton 17. Silent Auction, Monday, October 7, Fitzgerald’s, Middleton
19. NAHB Remodelers Show, October 15-18, Chicago, IL 20. WBA Board Day, Thursday, October 17, venue is TBD 21. Evening Membership Meeting, Monday, November 4, Fitzgerald’s, Middleton 22. Holiday Party & Installation Dinner, Monday, December 2, venue is TBD
2. MABA Social Night, Tuesday, April 16, 5-7 p.m., TBD 3. Board of Directors meeting, Wednesday, April 17, noon, at MABA office April 2013
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Single Family and Duplex Permits Issued
Municipality Report Municipality
2013 Total
2013 Starts
2012 Starts
2013 2012 2013 2012 Avg. Value Avg. Value Avg. Sq Ft Avg. Sq Ft
Bristol (T)
$1,064,000
4
$266,000
2,600
Burke (T)
$355,000
1
$355,000
3,400
Cross Plains (T)
$940,000
2
$470,000
4,250
Dane
$150,000
1
$150,000
1,824
De Forest
$849,000
Deerfield
$460,000
$695,000
3
3
2
$283,000
$231,667
2,558
2,912
2,094
$230,000
Dunn (T)
$980,000
1
$980,000
7,800
Fitchburg
$1,105,000
3
$368,333
2,483
$3,221,000
$1,197,000
17
6
$189,471
$199,500
1,950
1,975
Middleton
$963,000
$760,000
3
4
$321,000
$190,000
2,606
1,888
Middleton (T)
$932,000
$515,000
3
1
$310,667
$515,000
3,017
4,300
Montrose (T)
$250,000
1
$250,000
2,220
Mount Horeb
$336,000
1
$336,000
2,900
Madison
Oregon
$620,000
1
4,112
$620,000
Roxbury (T)
$650,000
$240,000
2
1
$325,000
$240,000
2,825
2,100
Springfield (T)
$529,000
$1,540,000
2
2
$264,500
$770,000
2,694
7,000
Sun Prairie
$1,061,000
Vermont (T)
6 $250,000
1,945
$176,833 1
2,650
$250,000
Verona
$1,394,000
$1,028,000
6
5
$232,333
$205,600
2,434
2,030
Waunakee
$2,307,000
$645,000
8
2
$288,375
$322,500
2,558
3,162
Westport (T) Windsor (T)
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2012 Total
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$390,000 $2,916,000
1 $348,000
11
3,311
$390,000 2
$265,091
$174,000
2,427
1,866
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