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Vol. 58, Number 1 The mission of Tidewater Builders Association is to improve the climate for affordable housing; promote the growth and development of the shelter industry; promote excellence and professionalism among members through education and networking opportunities; and support and enhance the community through charitable projects. 2011 OFFICERS: William H. Halprin, president; Scott M. Gandy, associate vice president; S.L. “Sam� Cohen, vice president; Steven E. Lawson, treasurer; Dennis M. Graf, secretary; Eric Sasser, appointee; Lucky C. Peterson, appointee; and Pete A. Kotarides, immediate past president. 2011 BUILDER DIRECTORS: Douglas C. Smith, Gary L. Werner, Scott L. Crumley, Chris Ettel, Erin Widener Speckhart, Lucky C. Peterson, Tuck Bowie and Stephen Quick. 2011 ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS: Joseph W. Kesterson, Kelly M. Beck, Robert L. Nicholson, Robert M. Boyd, Gregory Dodd, Thomas Dye, Brenda Reid and Edward O. Yoder. DIRECTORS EMERITI: Edward P. Brogan, William J. Fanney, Richard D. Guy, Doyle E. Hull, Frederick J. Napolitano, Richard E. Olivieri, John H. Peterson Jr., Julian Rashkind, Stanley Waranch, Howard M. Weisberg, Wendell A. White. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER:

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Managing editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Prier, APR Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Steil Advertising sales . . . .Kim Powers, Sharon Freeman Production coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . Stella Council Adviser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandra Amidon Graphic Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane Trumbull Copyright: 2011; all rights reserved. No permission to reprint unless expressly given by Tidewater Builders Association. The Tidewater Builder is published for all TBA member firms through the $15 subscription price, which is included in the annual membership fee. Opinions expressed by contributing columnist are not necessarily those of this publication.

The Tidewater Builder is published bi-monthly, January through December, by Tidewater Builders Association, located at 2117 Smith Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23320. Editorial deadline is 5 p.m. on the 1st of the month preceding publication. The advertising deadline for copy and insertation can be obtained by calling the Homearama/Home Shows and Special Project division at (757) 420-2434. All advertising is subject to current rates, copies of which can be obtained from the Homearama/Home Shows and Special Project division, 420-2434. The magazine reserves the right to determine the suitability of any advertising or editorial copy, and all real estate advertising is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

Randy Gilliland of the Green Jobs Alliance presented his Next Step program to a full Green Building Council meeting on Jan. 6, in the TBA boardroom. Find out how you can benefit the program on page 21. from

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You spoke and we listened. TBA has revamped its membership benefits and events to better suit the needs of all our members. Find out what you’ll see changing in 2011.

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Our president may be the same, but the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors is seeing some change. Meet your new leaders.

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Industry leaders predict what Hampton Roads may see in the upcoming year and what it means for the building industry.

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The annual Mid-Atlantic Home & Flower Show gears up for another spring expo. See what’s in store and why you don’t want to be left out in the cold.

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Builder Services

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TBA’s insurance company offers more coverage to more business classes

The new year got off to a great start with new product offerings from Tidewater Builders Association’s insurance company, Building Industry Insurance Association (BIIA). With our new commercial property, auto and inland marine coverages, the company continues to broaden the availability of its competitive rates and great services to all of our members, not just builders. What started in 1999 as a worker’s compensation company for builders and remodelers has grown to include more products and more business classes to better serve the needs of the industry. In 2004, BIIA added general liability coverage when other carriers either eliminated writing residential builders or dramatically increased their premiums, making it difficult for builders to find affordable coverage. The company has expanded the business classes it serves to include just about every category of TBA membership. Worker’s compensation offers assistance with OSHA compliance, training and online safety resources to its clients across Virginia. The other programs offer risk management tools, which are included with every policy and adds another layer of protection for its clients. The next product launch in 2011 will be expanding our

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With our new commercial property, auto and inland marine coverages, the company continues to broaden the availability of its competitive rates and great services to all of our members, not just builders. property coverage to include multifamily and small commercial properties. Having seen how well Virginia’s builders have been served by BIIA over the years, I am pleased this coverage will also be available to the multifamily community. The new multifamily program offers the opportunity to bundle coverage of the structure with renters insurance to provide added protection for owners and residents. Nearly 80 percent of all multifamily claims are determined to be a result of resident negligence. The bundled insurance coverage transfers liability to the negligent party and can help owners reduce their claims loss ratio, which can lead to lower premiums over time. BIIA has a new logo and a new slogan, “We offer more,” to convey its broader benefits. Staff Vice President Patty Letchworth, Insurance Services Division, and marketing specialist Jane Kabana have been visiting insurance agents locally and statewide to promote the expanded offerings. If you haven’t looked into BIIA lately for your company, please do so. Or ask your insurance agent to get a quote when your current policy expires. BIIA is a fully owned for-profit subsidiary of TBA that helps to fund the not-for-profit activities of the trade association. It allows us to keep down our dues while continuing to provide member services. Many other associations that rely solely on dues are having trouble continuing their work on behalf of the industry. Your support of these products helps us continue to operate TBA programs. This insurance coverage is similar or superior to what you can receive from other companies. It comes with exceptional customer service and may even save you money. Check out the newly designed website at www.biiaonline. com for more information, or call Jana Kabana, marketing specialist, at (757) 305-9010.

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Cornerstone Foundation Chairman Fred Napolitano Sr., also TBA, HBAV and NAHB past president, installs William “Bill” H. Halprin for his second term as TBA president. Home Builders Association of Virginia President and TBA Past President Michael Newsome of Clark Whitehill Enterprises visits with TBA Past President Wendell White.

From left to right are: Cornerstone Foundation Chairman Fred Napolitano Sr.; recruiters Toby Harris, New American Mortgage; Jackie Amato, standing in for Wayne Humphreys, TowneBank; Trent Dudley, Wells Fargo Real Estate Group; Paulette Frantz, Dominion Virginia Power; Don Parnell, BB&T; Mike Kos, Fulton Bank/ Fulton Mortgage; vice chairman Ted Yoder, Monarch Mortgage; and TBA President Bill Halprin. TBA 2011 Vice President Sam Cohen of Joey Corp. and HBAV and TBA Past President Jeff Ainslie of Ainslie Group enjoy some light-hearted conversation. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011

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environment after receiving extensive input from our members,� said vice chair Pete A. Kotarides. “The committee put a lot of thought into how best to act on what our members told us they wanted with the resources that we have at hand.� The restructuring committee recommendations were divided into four major areas:

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Combine the builderonly Monday Morning Briefing newsletter with the membership-wide Nuts & Bolts e-newsletter to produce a bi-weekly eBuilder newsletter featuring an easy-to-scan list of topics with links to more information. Use member alerts for any pressing issues that arise between publication dates. Use e-postcard reminders for events that are nearing registration deadline. Maintain publication of bi-monthly print magazine, The Tidewater Builder. Maintain TBA website, TBA Facebook and Twitter accounts as they are and remove weekly blog updates.

2. Social & Business Functions:

The committee recommended scheduling as many business events as possible during normal business hours and conducting them on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to allow members to spend their limited free time with family and on personal activities. • Quarterly Board Meetings: Moved from Monday evenings to Wednesdays at noon. • Builder Breakfast Forums: Renamed TBA Member Breakfast Forums and open to all members at no cost.

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Focus will remain on speakers and seminars important to builders. Held every quarter at 7:30 a.m. Homearama Charity Preview Gala: Opening ceremony, which has taken up to 1½ hours in the past, was reduced to 25 minutes at Fall Homearama with builders remaining seated on the stage for the announcement of awards. • Annual Builders Ball: Officers and directors to be sworn in at the end-of-year Board/ Cornerstone social and have the traditional formal event replaced with an industry-wide luncheon meeting in January, featuring a prominent speaker. • TMHC Trade Show/Awards of Excellence: The committee recommended no changes as this is TBA’s largest banquet and one of its most successful events. • TBA Annual Picnic: Moved from June to a Thursday in April to precede May elections. Revamp the layout to bring games and events to the center with food tents surrounding them on the perimeter. Political Action Committee (PAC) and board members to be assigned to greet elected officials and introduce them to members. PAC Golf Outing: Due to declining support and competition from other golf events, this event was canceled to focus more on the annual Charity Golf Tournament. Fall Oyster Roast: To be reinvented as a PAC fundraiser and will precede November elections to attract attendance from elected officials and endorsed candidates. Stanley Awards and Reverse Trade Shows: To be held in abeyance until demand warrants their return. New Member Orientations: Staff and membership committee members will handle individual orientations. Consideration will be given to bringing back group orientations at a later time when the need changes.

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4LL[ [OL /VTL ,KP[VY Join us for lunch on Thursday, March 17, and meet Victoria Hecht, editor of The Virginian-Pilot Home section, which is delivered /LJO[ each Saturday to nearly 160,000 Hampton Roads households. The section includes news features and columns about new homes, remodeling, decorating, home repairs and renting.   Find out what type of pitch will get the editor’s attention and how to become a resource for writers who are covering your beat. Also, review some of Pilot Media’s most up-to-date real estate advertising capabilities spanning print, digital media, direct marketing and services.

The session starts at noon in the TBA boardroom and includes a light lunch courtesy of Pilot Media. The program is free, but space is limited. To reserve your spot, contact Stacey Turner at sturner@tbaonline.org or 305-9024 by March 11. Â

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The most common mistake when replacing or installing heating and cooling systems properly is in oversizing, which makes the new system more expensive to install and inefficient. Learn how to properly understand the ACCA Manual J to make sure you’re getting the correct information from your subcontractors. Get familiar with temperature set points, room by room calculations, R and U values, and more with Raymond M. Walsh, managing partner at Virginia Home Performance, as he covers these topics and more at the Green Building Council meeting on Thursday, Feb. 3, at 9 a.m. in the TBA boardoom. For more information, please contact Patrice Kyle at 305-9015 or pkyle@tbaonline.org.

Wall bracing methods for residential construction

Tidewater Builders Association and Virginia Building and Code Officials Association: Region 8 will present wall bracing methods for residential construction based on the 2009 Virginia Residential Code from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Feb. 24, at TBA. The following topics will be covered: • Understanding the need for braced walls • Review both “classicalâ€? and “simplifiedâ€? wall bracing methods • Review sample problems for exterior and interior braced wall compliance Registration costs $10 for TBA and VBCOA members and $15 for nonmembers. Registration must be received by Friday, Feb. 18. For information, call Patrice Kyle at 305-9015 or pkyle@tbaonline.org. 6

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Zegistration is under way for RAM school, which is the 40-hour entry-level training program for multifamily professionals in on-site management that teaches successful management principles and practices. Classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning March 2 through May 4 from 6-9 p.m. in the TBA boardroom. Tuition costs $375 for members and $475 for nonmembers. To register, contact Maggie Rickard at 305-9053 or mrickard@tbaonline.org.

New date. New time. Same fun.

Spring will be in full swing when the building industry holds its premier fun-fest from 3-6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 14 , at Chesapeake City Park. Located this year by the permanent stage, this annual event features tasty food, beverages, entertainment and games, all in the company of 1,500 of your closest friends and colleagues. Do more than just attend this year’s event, though. If you make a commitment to sponsor food, beverages or games by Feb. 1, you’ll receive double the number of complimentary picnic tickets that come with the various sponsor levels. For a sponsor form or more information, contact Stacey Turner at sturner@tbaonline. org or 305-9042.

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Tidewater Builders Association will hold its first Meeting of the Membership Wednesday, Feb. 16, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. The event begins with check-in and networking at 11:30 a.m., followed by the lunch and program at noon. Sharing some motivational words for the >PSKLY year ahead, Old Dominion University’s head football coach, Bobby Wilder, will be the guest speaker. Wilder has become a household name in Hampton Roads since arriving at ODU to head up the university’s first football team since the 1930s. After being named the “winningest start-up program� in 2009, the Monarchs closed out its first two years with a 17-5 total. This fall it joins the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), kicking off the season Sept. 3 with a home game against Campbell. A 1987 graduate of the University of Maine, where he played quarterback for the Black Bears, Wilder served as graduate assistant coach at Boston College before returning to his alma mater. In his 17 years at Maine, he moved up to the associate head football coach position, coaching several players who went on to play professionally.

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Tickets for the TBA lunch meeting are $50 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available in quantities of 10 or more for $45 each. The ticket purchase deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 9. No walk-ins will be accommodated at the luncheon. You can purchase your tickets online by visiting www.tbaonline.org and clicking on the “Pay Nowâ€? button in the events section or call or e-mail Stacey Turner at 305-9042 or sturner@tbaonline.org.

Score big with your industry colleagues! Get in front of several hundred building industry professionals by signing on as a sponsor of the TBA Meeting of the Membership. Sponsor levels range from $2,500 to $250 and all include recognition in the keepsake program, event signage and in ;OL ;PKL^H[LY )\PSKLY. Call or e-mail Stacey Turner at 305-9042, sturner@tbaonline.org for details.

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4LL[ `V\Y SLHKLYZ William H. Halprin, president Day job: Partner and senior vice president with S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co., and senior vice president and director of operations for multifamily property management activities. Member since: 1980s Halprin Committees: Appointed to Board of Directors in 2000; served multiple terms as a Home Builders Association of Virginia (HBAV) multifamily representative and legislative representative and on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Top honor: Recipient of the Tidewater Multifamily Housing Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award What he’d rather be doing when not at work: “I enjoy spending time in the Outer Banks and decompressing.” S.L. “Sam” Cohen, vice president Day job: President of Joey Corp. Member since: 1990 Committees: Joined the board in 1999, served as chair of several Homearama Committees, and built the 2000 Charity House. He also helped Cohen build the 2005 TBA Scholarship House. What you didn’t know about Sam Cohen: “I like to collect NASCAR driver uniforms and helmets. I also enjoy going to races and spending time with my son, who works in the industry.” Scott M. Gandy, associate vice president Day job: Principal of Kempsville Building Materials Member since: 1974 Committees: Served five terms as co-chair of the Building Trades Academy; served as associate diGandy rector, associate vice president; Membership and Retention Committee and the Home Show Committee. What you may not know about Scott: “Before I married my wife, I wasn’t a ‘pet’ person and, of course, my wife was an extreme pet person. Since then, I too have become an extreme pet person.” Steven E. Lawson, treasurer Day job: President of The Lawson Cos., a developer of single- and multifamily housing communities. Member since: 1993 Committees: Named to Board of Directors Lawson in 2007; served on NAHB’s Housing Finance Committee and Mortgage Roundtable, as chairman of the NAHB Housing Credit Group, the NAHB Multifamily Finance Subcommittee and the NAHB Affordable Housing Subcommittee. Surprising tidbit about Steve: This Navy brat is a third-generation builder. “My grandfather started his business in this area 8

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in the 1940s … As soon as my oldest brother turned sixteen, he started working small carpentry jobs. I was his ‘crew,’ which is how I learned to cut stair stringers when I was thirteen.” Dennis M. Graf, secretary Day job: President of Graf Construction Member since: 1998 Committees: Appointed to the board in 2002, served five consecutive terms as co-chair of the Charity Golf Committee and built in four HoGraf mearamas, built the 2001 Homearama Charity House. What you didn’t know about Dennis: A recent winter blizzard had this warm-weather friend wishing away the cold. “I don’t like the cold. I’m a warm weather, beach and outdoor guy who enjoys playing sports and being outdoors.” Pete A. Kotarides, immediate past president Day job: President and CEO of Kotarides Builders LLC Member since: 1994 Committees: Developer/builder of 1998 and 2002 Homearamas; 1998 Charity House buildKotarides er; 2007 Scholarship House builder; National Association of Home Builders and the Home Builders Association of Virginia boards of directors; vice chair of the TBA Nominating Committee and the TBA Political Action Committee. Something you didn’t know about Pete: “I love reading historical biographies and books about economics.” Eric Sasser, Executive Committee appointee Day job: Managing member, Sasser Construction LC Member since: 1987 Committees: Spring Homearama 2010 chairman, TBA Advisory Committee Sasser Surprising tidbit about Eric: “I am probably the Forrest Gump of TBA. I have been involved in distance running for over 30 years and have covered on foot enough miles to cross the United States and back three times.” Lucky C. Peterson, Executive Committee appointee Day job: Senior vice president of operations of Terry/Peterson Residential, a land, commercial, and multifamily development company. Member since: 2000 Peterson Committees: Peterson was first appointed to the board in 2009. He also served on the TBA Advisory Committee. Something you didn’t know about Lucky: When not hard at work, “I enjoy reading nonfiction books.”

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Steak Fries .......................................... 2.99 Baked Potato ...................................... 2.99 House Made Red Skin Potato Salad ... 2.99 Coleslaw ............................................. 2.59 Broccoli Hollandaise ........................... 3.99 Spinach Sauté ..................................... 4.99 Olive Oil, lemon, garlic, Parmesan cheese, onions and Pernod. Focaccia Bread .................................... 1.99

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King Neptune’s Banquet ................... 31.99 Fish du jour, stuffed shrimp, scallops, oysters rockefeller, lemon butter. With lobster tail........................... add 18.99 Seafood Kebob ................................. 29.99 Lobster, shrimp, scallops, tomatoes, onions, green peppers and mushrooms, flame broiled on a skewer and served over rice pilaf. Fried Seafood Platter ....................... 29.99 Shrimp, scallops, calamari, oysters, crab cake and fish of the day. No substitutions please. Sesame Seared Yellowfin Tuna ......... 21.99 With ginger-soy wasabi sauce over steamed9rice. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011

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JUST FOR LUNCH (Served 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Mediterranean Salad ........................ 14.99 Crisp greens, shrimp, artichokes, mushrooms, feta cheese, pepperoncinis, sardines, anchovies, black olives, scallions, green olives, beets, tomatoes, chick peas, and sliced hardboiled eggs dressed with extra virgin olive oil, wine vinegar and our special blend of herbs and spices.

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Crabmeat Salad ................................ 15.99 Lump crabmeat salad, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, beets, pepperoncinis, hard boiled eggs and olives. Served with coleslaw and red skin potato salad.

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King Size Softshell Crab Sandwich ... 13.99 A lightly fried soft shell crab on focaccia bread with coleslaw, vine ripe tomatoes and crisp lettuce served with steak fries.

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ach year, Tidewater Builders Association appoints four builders and four associates to serve on its Board of Directors for two-year terms. Sixteen members serve as elected directors, half of whom are newly appointed and the other half are fulfilling the second year of their terms. Highlighted below are the newly elected Board of Director members. The newly installed directors are joining the following builder directors serving the second year of their terms: Christopher J. Ettel, VB Homes; Erin Widener Speckhart, The Widener Corp.; Lucky C. Peterson and Tuck Bowie of Terry/ Peterson Residential Cos; Eric Sasser, Sasser Construction; Stephen Quick, Stephen Alexander Homes; and associate directors Bob Boyd, BB&T; J. Gregory Dodd, Horton & Dodd P.C.; Edward O. Yoder, Monarch Mortgage; Thomas Dye, Ferguson Enterprises; Brenda Reid, William E. Woods & Assoc. Michael D. Newsome, Clark Whitehill Enterprises, will serve an eight term as TBA Scholarship Foundation chair and C. Grigsby Scifres, Williams Mullen, will be serving his 11th consecutive term as TBA general counsel.

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Douglas C. Smith, builder director Member since: 2006 Day job: Vice president of construction and sales, Hearndon Construction What you may not know about Doug: Go Hokies!! “I’m an avid Virginia Tech football fan and attend all their home games and some away games as well.”

Gary L. Werner, NAHB alternate director Member since: 1976 Day job: President, Franciscus Homes What you may not know about Gary: “I have a near obsessive interest in English footWerner ball (soccer). I closely follow the Barclay’s Premier League – the best football league in the world. I’ve been an avid fan since 1996.”

Crumley

Scott L. Crumley, builder director Member since: 1986 Day job: President, Crumley Group Inc. What you may not know about Scott: Scott decided to build the Homearama Charity House after he awoke from sleep at 3 a.m. feeling as though someone had “touched me on the shoulder.” Basil O. Kotarides, NAHB alternate director Member since: 2000 Day job: Vice president, Kotarides Builders LLC What you may not know about Basil: “I like playing chess.”

Kotarides

Joseph W. Kesterson, associate director Member since: 1988 Day job: Senior vice president, TowneBank What you may not know about Joe: “I am a wannabe cowboy. I sometimes go to dude ranches out west on vacations, I ride horses loKesterson cally as often as possible, and I have all the cowboy gear: cowboy hat, boots, shirts and jeans.”

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Kelly M. Beck, associate director Member since: 2005 Day job: Manager of indirect sales for Cox Communications What you may not know about Kelly: “I went to Cox High School and I work for Cox Communications.” Robert L. Nicholson, associate director Member since: 2001 Day job: President, East Coast Appliance What you may not know about Rob: If there is an adrenaline rush, then sign Rob up. In his spare time, Rob enjoys surfing, diving, flying, boating, racing and hunting. Michael P. Healy, NAHB alternate director Member since: 2007 Day job: Vice president, chief operating officer, Superior Equipment Sales Inc. What you may not know about Michael: “I have been coaching boys baseball for six years.”

Representing TBA in the NAHB

The 2011 NAHB directors for TBA are: Jeffrey W. Ainslie, Ainslie Group; William H. Halprin; William “Toby” Harris, New American Mortgage; John W. “Chip” Iuliano III, ABT Custom Homes; and John E. Olivieri, Associated Development. The 2011 NAHB alternate directors are: Michael P. Healy; Larry R. Hill, LR Hill Custom Builders; Basil O. Kotarides; I. Reese Smith Jr., Reese Smith Construction; and Gary Werner.

Making a name in the HBAV

The 2011 HBAV directors for TBA are: John W. Ainslie Jr., Ainslie Group; S.L. “Sam” Cohen, Joey Corp.; William H. Halprin; Pete A. Kotarides, Kotarides Builders; Charles J. Miller II, Miller Custom Homes; and Richard E. Olivieri, Pembroke Enterprises. Paulette M. Frantz, Dominion Virginia Power, will serve as HBAV associate director. Christopher J. Dembitz, Clark Whitehill Enterprises; will serve a fourth consecutive term as HBAV multifamily representative. John Napolitano, Napolitano Homes, will serves as legislative committee chair/regional vice president. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011

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What’s in store 2010 is over. Now, hear what some of our area’s industry experts are saying could What is your prediction for the be in store for our market in 2011. Hampton Roads What changes can the building industry see from the banking industry?

As long as banks continue to be working with their clients to reduce levels of nonperforming or underperforming loans, the )VI )V`K appetite for real estate BB&T, President, lending will be supHampton Roads region pressed. It’s likely that the builder industry will continue to feel the effects of the recent trend of more traditional underwriting standards for real estate lending of all types. We anticipate high-end residential will continue to see softness in demand while multifamily will grow stronger. Another unfortunate fallout of the economic recession is the disruption in the banker/builder relationships. Many long-term, respected relationships have been dissolved. It will take time for certain wounds to heal and to rebuild relationships. Hopefully, that process will accelerate in 2011 as the recovery continues.

How do you think the local market will fare in the coming year?

We believe there is reason for optimism in 2011. With the elections behind us and what appears to be a more business-friendly Congress, the new year should bode well. Business owners are expressing optimistic views and we expect capital investment will increase. We also are likely to see improving profitability at the expense of additional job growth. Overall, our recovery in Hampton Roads is likely to continue, but as a slow, steady climb. 12

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What do you foresee in the year ahead, as it relates to Hampton Roads and housing?

housing market?

The benchmarks that allowed us to 1 =HU 9VZL 1Y predict the residential President, markets have all been Rose & Womble Over the past Enterprises obliterated over the couple of years, the last three to four years. Hampton Roads No matter how much data you have; the housing market rules change every couple days. has been adjustThere is nothing to help stop the 7 ing to the run up million foreclosures in the pipeline, of housing prices .YLN .YVV[LUKVYZ[ which means values will continue to be and increase in Chief Economist, hard to hold. Optimists say 10 percent permitting activHampton Roads more loss in value. The masses say 20 ity that took place Planning District percent more, and the hardliners say from 2002-05. The Commission maybe even 30 percent more loss in valmarket adjustment ue. I think maybe 10-15 percent more in real estate was loss, more so in the resale market. compounded by job losses and a deNew homes will be a luxury. We are cline in economic activity that resulted basically out of standing inventory. If from the “great recession.” someone wants a new home, they will Real estate market information reveals there is an excess supply of houshave to pay a fair price for it, not a dising on the market. During the past decounted price. Major banks will not cade, growth in the region’s population change their lending postures and alrequired about 4,000 additional houslow speculative homes; therefore, I see ing units annually. During that time, no chance for new homes to develop a the market provided close to twice new inventory. The supply and demand the number of housing units than rebalance is changing in new homes, in quired. The market must clear excess favor of the seller, while in resale; the inventory in order for the real estate balance is still in favor of the buyer. market to stabilize. Where a healthy Mortgages are going to get even market typically has a 5-6 month supmore difficult. Mortgage rates are goply of inventory, Hampton Roads curing to rise, and if the old axiom is still rently has more than a 10-month suptrue, for every 1 percent increase in ply of inventory. interest rates, 1 million people fall out In addition, it’s likely there is a sigof the market. Mortgage qualification nificant shadow market in the region, criteria are also more stringent. If you where owners intending to sell hold off have bad credit, you will not buy a on putting housing units on the marhome. If you have excellent credit, you ket until market conditions improve. may buy a home, but you will have to Progress in reducing market inventory have cash in the bank. There is plenty is restricted by the weak economy as of mortgage money available, but there job losses and consumer uncertainty are NO exceptions to credit and cash. reduce the demand for housing. The mortgage process is going to get (Grootendorst continued on page 19) (Van Rose continued on page 19)

for 2011? What are the toughest issues facing the multifamily housing community?

While we currently see stronger occupancy than this time last year, we also see increasing delinquencies. The slumping economy has 4PRL +L]PUL hurt many people, and S.L. Nusbaum they continue to strugRealty Co. vice gle. Many residents in president/coapartments, especially director, Hampton the affordable housing Roads Region, Chairman, Tidecommunities, live paywater Multifamily check to paycheck. Any Housing Council number of issues can have a major impact on their ability to make timely rent payments. Many landlords now have another hat to wear – financial counselor. Another major issue is the operation of Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credit properties. These communities have maximum rents established by HUD based on certain percentages of the median income of the area and adjusted for estimated utility costs to the residents. The economy has kept allowable rent growth low while many utility allowances have increased resulting in a required rent decrease to the residents. At the same time, these properties are aging and therefore have increased maintenance requirements. This problem will continue to present a major challenge to owners and managers of these properties.

What types of jobs will the remodeling community see?

The extension of the tax credits will provide incentives to those homeownWe expect that ers who are “on the most people will +VU 3HUKSL fence.” If they will continue to tackle Vice President Jerry be given a credit on smaller remodel- Harris Remodeling, Chairman, TBA the money spent, ing projects while Remodelers Council it will help to allewaiting for the viate the up-front economy to stabiexpense that seems lize more. Bathroom remodels are hot. .\` :VYLUZLU to be a hurdle for They cost less than a kitchen or addimost. tion and are less of an inconvenience Green Building Council Chairman, But there is no for homeowners. partner, Meadow doubt that the tax Homeowners also are looking more Green Builders credit has helped. at “needs” vs “wants.” That leaky roof, The extension will continue the trend of crumbling deck or obsolete HVAC mainstreaming green technologies! system might need replaced, while the If and when the credit goes away, the new kitchen waits. consumer’s motivation and a valuable Or, if they’re looking at their kitch“sales tool” for the contractor will go as en, they might choose to update their well. The $1,500 tax credit was helping cabinets or appliances, not the entire to sell a lot of replacement windows! room. Without the credit people are not going What will be the toughest issues to spend the money.

facing the remodeling industry?

Over the past several months we have seen a strong increase in occupancy and an increased demand for rentals. Many new apartment communities have recently been built in Hampton Roads,

In general, remodelers are more optimistic about the outlook for home improvement projects. With low financing costs and a wave of previously foreclosed homes in need of renovation, there should be some healthy growth over the next few months. NAHB chief economist Dr. David Crowe predicted a more “robust recovery” for remodeling beginning early this year, and the extension of the energy efficiency tax credits should help provide incentive for companies that are marketing green products and services. Still, homeowners are remaining cautious about their spending, and remodelers shouldn’t expect to see revenues similar to those of the golden days of 2008 for at least another year. We’ll continue to see homeowners

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What trends do you see in the multifamily housing community?

How will the extension of the federal energy-efficient tax credits affect the industry?

What trends will the industry see from consumers wanting energyefficient items in their homes?

More homeowners are looking to retrofit their existing homes. As people become familiar with the technologies available to them and their affordability to make their homes healthier and more energy efficient, they will. I also see renewable tax credits becoming real in the future.

What are the toughest issues facing the industry in regard to energy-efficient building?

The toughest issue is people being able to pay for the benefit of energy efficiency up front.

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and some City Council members, the building was demolished within a month of Bishard contacting Builder Services. Comment: “It was good,” said Bishard about his experience with Builder Services. “Claudia (Cotton, of Builder Services) is an advocate and she really worked hard for us to resolve the issue. She really

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Grootendorst Given the excess supply of housing, it appears as though 2011 will be another difficult year for the real estate industry. Building permit activity will likely remain near the 2010 level. The reduced demand for housing has resulted in a decline in home prices. This trend will likely continue into 2011, but at a diminishing rate. If mortgage interest rates increase as forecasted by the Mortgage Bankers Association, it will put further pressure on home prices.

Van Rose longer as well. It’s like the new airport screening — it is going to be invasive and take time. Appraisals have become infected on resale and new homes. Bottom line, appraisers are using distressed properties to value non-distressed properties. Resale homes will be plentiful and in most cases a good value, with more than 11,000 on the market. But if sellers purchased their home since 2004, they will most likely not be able to assist purchasers. This is an area where new construction still provides a value since builders generally assist in paying buyers’ closing costs, etc. If you need a home, buy one. I have never seen it better. If you are a resale seller, get realistic. If you are a builder, price it fairly and they will come. The market, by necessity, will allow for about 18,000 units. Renowned real estate professional Myers Barnes said, “Don’t complain about the market, it is the only one we have.”

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program’s exclusivity. Only contractors qualified and certified by the Next Step program will be able to participate and offer their customers exclusive Next Step incentives. The program does not require you to change business models, but provides you the opportunity to utilize the resources and incentives available to profitably add energy efficiency to the scope of work you are already providing your customers. Participating contractors also will be able to take advantage of exclusive Next Step programs such as: • Energy efficiency retrofit job leads; • Up to $4,000 per homeowner

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financial incentives for energy-efficiency projects; Thousands of dollars in contractor training subsidies; Mentoring and cooperative marketing programs; Inclusion on Next Step website and social media; Inclusion in other targeted and mass marketing campaigns; Contractor workshops on a variety of topics critical to contractor success; Next Step program orientation and training; Audit equipment rental and financing program. (continued on page 23)

About Green Jobs Alliance

Hampton Roads’ Green Jobs Alliance was created as a 501(c)3 nonprofit in 2008 to provide green job creation, workforce training and education, job placement and career development services. Areas of interest include energy auditing and modeling, weatherization, energy efficiency retrofits, green building standards, and renewable energy industries, including: wind, wave/tidal/current, solar, geothermal, biomass, biofuels, hydrogen and waste-to-energy projects.

About the Next Step program

The Next Step program funds come from GJA’s Department of Energy Better Buildings grant, leveraged 5:1 with private funding, and are being used to launch a regional energy alliance to promote and implement a residential and commercial energy efficiency program.

What’s in it for you?

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Appraisal rules

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act imposed new requirements for appraisal independence with respect to consumer credit transactions secured by a principal dwelling. In October 2010, the Federal Reserve Board amended Regulation Z (which implements the Truth in Lending Act) to prohibit undue influence on appraisers, mischaracterization of value in appraisals and certain appraiser conflicts of interest. The new rule is written broadly so that it covers those who provide valuation services (i.e., a broader category than simply licensed appraisers), lenders and any person providing real estate settlement services (i.e., Realtors, title insurers, mortgage brokers, etc.). The new rule even applies to home equity lines of credit, as well as closed-end mortgage loans. Broadly stated, the new rule requires that valuation of a consumer’s principal dwelling be based on the independent judgment of the person providing the valuation. Conduct or actions that deviate from this standard are prohibited, such as coercion, bribery, extortion, intimidation, inducements to the valuator, compensation or instruction to the valuator or collusion. Some of the examples provided in the rules describe prohibited conduct, primarily focusing on conditioning, limiting or restricting payment of fees, or future employment, of the person providing the valuation based on the outcome of the valuation. Similarly, misrepresentation of the value of the dwelling is prohibited as well as inducing a prohibited misrepresentation from the person providing the valuation. Nonetheless, the rule also makes clear that the following conduct will not constitute inappropriate influence or misrepresentation: (i) requesting that additional information be considered; (ii) requesting further detail supporting the valuation conclusion; (iii) requesting that an error in the report be corrected; (iv) obtaining multiple valuations so that the most reliable valuation can be selected; or (v) withholding compensation due to breach of the engagement contract or poor service. Conflicts of interest also are prohibited. A valuator cannot have any financial or other interest in the transaction or the dwelling. However, the rule will not be violated just because the person providing the valuation is an employee of the lend22

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er, so long as appropriate “firewalls” are put in place between the loan production and valuation functions. The rule also provides guidance for paying fees to thirdparty appraisers and requires parties covered by the rule to report misconduct. Note that the new rule is broader than existing requirements and should be carefully examined to avoid violating any of its provisions. The new rule becomes effective on April 1, 2011.

Casualty loss deductions — drywall

The Internal Revenue Service recently issued a revenue procedure that addresses when taxpayers can deduct payments or claims related to corrosive drywall expenses as casualty losses. If the corrosive drywall problems satisfy the definition set forth in the revenue procedure, then payments to repair damages can be treated as a casualty loss in the year paid. However, the amount of loss that may be claimed depends on whether the taxpayer has been reimbursed (through insurance, litigation or otherwise) for the payment or has a pending claim for reimbursement. Amounts that have been reimbursed cannot be deducted as a loss and if a reimbursement is received after a loss has been deducted then the taxpayer may have income or an additional deduction depending on the amount and timing of the reimbursement received.

ADA Accessibility Requirements

The Department of Justice published regulations that are slated to become effective on March 15, 2011, which impact accessibility for state and local governmental entities and places of public accommodation (i.e., hotels, restaurants, retail stores, theaters, sports venues, schools, banks, hospitals, etc.). The new regulations attempt to be consistent with the accessibility requirements in the Model Building Code used by many states. This should make designing and constructing facilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines easier. The regulations provide guidance on various housing issues, accessible seating, ticketing and ticket pricing, wheelchair and other power-driving mobility devices, service animals and video remote interpreting services. There have been a number of key changes for the design standards for accessibility when compared to the 1991 ADA Guidelines. Although facilities built or altered to comply with the 1991 Guidelines are grandfathered until subsequently altered, that does not apply to elements in existing facilities that were not governed by the 1991 standards but are now covered by the broader reach of the 2010 regulations and standards. As you can see, the federal government has been recently

busy in the last few months addressing issues impacting those involved in the real estate industry. The observations set forth in this article are general in nature and a detailed review of the applicable rules and regulations is required for a full understanding of the scope and impact of those rules and regulations. C. Grigsby Scifres, a partner in the Virginia Beach office of the law firm of Williams Mullen, is Tidewater Builders Association’s general counsel. This column features legal issues of interest to TBA’s members. For more information, contact Scifres, at (757).473.5370 or at gscifres@ williamsmullen.com.

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Deepest discount on materials and equipment necessary to perform energy-efficient retrofits. The program also targets homeowners in need of guidance and resource assistance in obtaining weatherization and energy efficiency services. We will utilize a portion of grant funding to promote and market this program to homeowners throughout the 16 communities that comprise the Hampton Roads region. Through its training and qualification procedures, Next Step will ensure the contractors delivering the retrofits are qualified and capable to achieve 15 to 40 percent energy-efficiency improvement in each home.

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Building, remodeling and energy auditing contractors are encouraged to get involved now, as we have homes ready for retrofit work. For more information on how you can become a Next Step contractor, contact Leslie Holthoff, consumer energy advocate/contractor liaison, at (757) 251-9523 or lholthoff@greenjobsalliance.org. Randy Gilliland is co-founder of Green Jobs Alliance and can be reached at (757) 814-0001 or rgilliland@greenjobsalliance.org. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011

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Husband and wife team Jessica and Dan Kohler were able to enjoy the holiday festivities with each other and their Lawson Realty Cos. co-workers aboard the Spirit of Norfolk.

Nicole Hagan, Abby Boehm and Alllison Albert of S.L. Nusbaum break from work for the spirited cruise.

The King of Pop is alive and well in Travis Godfrey of Clark Whitehill, who moonwalked across the dance floor and began an all-out dance off during the cruise back to port.

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In an effort to reduce the federal deficit, the presidential administration has proposed to have the mortgage interest deduction (MID) reduced. Proposed changes would have a dramatic impact on homeowners and significantly reduce the value of the MID. The National Association of Home Builders has launched a new site, SaveMyMortgageInterestDeduction.com, to provide up-to-date information on the threat to the MID. The site contains fact sheets, frequently asked questions, press releases, media stories, statistics, reports and more. Most importantly, it tells you how to stay informed and make sure your opinions are heard on this issue. Visit the site to learn what you can do to get the word out on how to help save the MID. (continued on page 26)

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Energy tax credits extended

Homeowners looking to upgrade their home’s energy efficiency were granted another year thanks to extended energy tax credits. The extension, which was included in legislation that renewed Bush-era tax cuts, allows individuals to receive tax credits for installing qualifying energy-efficient windows, doors, water heaters, roofs, insulation, heating and air-conditioning units and biomass stoves at principal residences. However, the new credits are reduced. The old credits were 30 percent up to $1,500. New tax credits now set the cap at $500, and credit percentage will vary depending on the improvements. To qualify, homes must still be an existing and principal residence. New construction and rentals do not qualify for the credits. For more information, please visit www.energystar.gov.

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… an estimated 170,000 underground utility lines were damaged last year during excavation, and one in three incidents were caused by an excavator’s failure to call 811 before digging, according to 2009 Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report. Before you dig locally, remember to call Miss Utility to have them marked underground lines by calling 811.

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