May & June 2015 by Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa

May/June 2015

HOME BUILDING A publication of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa

NEWS

GREATER TULSA PARADE OF HOMES

One of Tulsa’s favorite annual community events is back!

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HBA Golf Tournament

Your Home. Our Profession.

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Making Your Dream Home A Reality! Kim Leitch

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

KANE’S CORNER

NEW MEMBERS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SNAPSHOTS HBA Golf Tournament

LOCAL NEWS Tulsa-area home construction continues to creep upward

PROUD PARTNERS

#PROUDMEMBER!

MEMBER NEWS NAHB Selects Peter Grant as May Remodeler of the Month

STATE NEWS 10th Annual Golf Tournament

NATIONAL NEWS Eye on the Economy: Home Building Jumps in April

DON’T HOG ALL THOSE POTENTIAL MEMBERS

MEMBERS OF THE MONTH

UPCOMING EVENT: Greater Tulsa Parade of Homes

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT By HBA President Allen Jenkins One of the many reasons members join the HBA is for the opportunity to promote themselves in the home building industry. I can attest to that since getting involved in the organization, I have had the pleasure of getting to know people from all walks of the industry- from suppliers to peers and even just some great restaurants. One of the things that I like best about the HBA is the diversity and the opportunity to connect with so many different people. In terms of promotion, there are a variety of ways that you can build your business through your membership. First, and probably most obvious, is by participating in both the internal and external events that the HBA hosts. Whether it is a monthly General Membership Meeting, like the recent family night, or a council meeting, or the Parade of Homes, these events are a valuable chance to introduce members and the public to your company, and set yourself apart. You can make valuable industry connections, leading to profitable business opportunities, and you can also take advantage of the HBA’s leading marketing efforts by being a part of events that reach consumers that are looking to invest in their homes. These were some of the first things I did when I joined to start capitalizing on my membership. However, I know as well as you that time is money, and many of you are not able to attend HBA events and meetings regularly. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t still make good on the promotional benefit. As we see the economy recovering and homes starts climbing, I thought it’s a prime time to make sure you are aware of a few programs that exist to help connect members in business. The HBA’s ‘Do Business with a Member’ program is our annual local affinity program, where

members can sign up to offer discounts to other members. These discounts are listed in the annual directory, online and promoted at meetings. All Associate Members are encouraged to participate, and you can request a form by calling the HBA. For Builder members, applications for our Spirit Award program are accepted in the fall. The Spirit Award is one of the highest honors that the HBA awards, and it recognizes builders for working with other members. If you have a project that utilizes an exceptional volume of work by HBA members companies, I highly suggest every builder member enter for this award. In addition to a beautiful bronze trophy, the winner also receives a variety of valuable benefits, including a premium parking spot at the HBA, as well as advertising exposure on the HBA website, in Home Building News and the official event guides for the year. Lastly, we will soon begin our annual fundraising drive, the Total Resource Campaign. The HBA offers a variety of advertising and sponsorship opportunities to help members gain more exposure. These range from meeting and event sponsorships to ads in this magazine, online and in our annual directory. Opportunities are available in every price range, so it is a great and cost effective way to reach a very targeted audience. I’d like to personally encourage all of our members to participate in the campaign by making a contribution. Special thank you to Lantz Day, with Premier Hardware Concepts, for stepping up to Chair this year’s event. I am confident that by taking advantage of these and many other unique benefits the HBA provides, you will find your HBA membership an invaluable resource to your business. I know that I have.

President Allen Jenkins, Celebrity Homes, Inc. Vice President/Treasurer Brandon L. Jackson, Tara Custom Homes, Inc. Vice President/Secretary Peter Grant, Grant Homes Remodel & Restoration Past President Brandon T. Jackson, Jackson Construction Group, LLC Membership Chair Mary Pearce, Frisco Title Corporation 40Below Council President Cahn Wiggs, Brian D. Wiggs Homes, Inc. Associates Council President Tricia Stafford, MCC Cleaning, LLC Builders Council President John Madden, J. Madden Homes Developers Council President Joseph Westervelt, Mapleview Associates, Inc. Remodelers Council President Barry Helms, Renovations By Helms, Inc. Executive Vice President/CEO Paul Kane Get the latest industry news and updates! Follow Tulsa HBA: Facebook.com/TulsaHBA Twitter.com/TulsaHBA HOME BUILDING NEWS 2015

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KANE’S CORNER Temporary office location: 11545 East 43rd Street, Tulsa, OK 74146

HBA MANAGEMENT TEAM Paul Kane Executive Vice President/ CEO pkane@tulsahba.com Jenni King Special Events Director jking@tulsahba.com Jaime Christensen Marketing and Public Relations Director, jchristensen@tulsahba.com Nikki Pauly Director of Membership npauly@tulsahba.com Marlena Turley Office Manager mturley@tulsahba.com Pam Fanning Bookkeeper pfanning@tulsahba.com Stacey Bayles Director of Association Issues sbayles@tulsahba.com Gabby Bridenbaugh Council Coordinator gbridenbaugh@tulsahba.com

HOME BUILDING NEWS Editorial Submissions and Advertising: Jaime Christensen (918) 663-1100 jchristensen@tulsahba.com

By Executive Vice President/CEO Paul Kane An Insider’s Perspective on the HBA Building Remodel As we are wrapping things up on the massive HBA Building remodel, some have said to me, “Now you know what your builders’ customers feel like.” That may be true to some extent, but this is a very different creature in many other ways. First, this is truly a commercial project, rather than a residential one. The scale of this project is also much bigger than many realize. Just a couple of years ago, my wife and I went through a whole-house remodel. Not a room in the house went untouched. Walls were moved; kitchen and bathrooms ripped down the studs. It was a big deal. The HBA remodel is much bigger. Before the remodel started, we had to completely move out of the building. The project started with asbestos abatement on significant portions of the building. We couldn’t be here for that. The abatement was done by HBA Past President Steve Fulps and his company Abatement Systems. We moved to a temporary office in Broken Arrow, owned by the Jenkins Companies. The contractor was Charly Basnett with KBI Construction. Charly and his guys worked hard for about eight months. And while it took a little longer than originally planned, I believe most everyone will agree that the end result is nothing short of spectacular. The true unsung heroes of this project are the members of the Building Revitalization Committee: Allen Jenkins, Brandon L. Jackson, Brandon T. Jackson, Peter Grant, Jeff Smith, Howard Kelsey, Darrell

Jenkins and John Davis. It would difficult to calculate the amount of hours they all spent on this project over the past three years. This project would not have been possible without the time and experience they brought to the table. Another important HBA member on this project is our architect Weldon Bowman with W Design. The vision which Weldon and his team brought to the building is evident from the moment you walk in the door. From the towering glass atrium lobby to the outdoor patio and the new and improved banquet hall (now donned the Mike Fretz Event Center), Weldon and his team have truly transformed our headquarters. The many improvements to the building are too numerous to list here. But we invite everyone to come see it first-hand at our grand opening ceremony on July 14, 2015. This ceremony will be our July General Membership Meeting and you will hear more about it as the time approaches. But put that date on your calendar now. We will open the whole building for all to enjoy. We have truly positioned our headquarters for the future. When we started this project, many felt that the building was getting a little tired. Well, it is now invigorated and is a place we’ll be glad to call the home of the home builders for many, many years to come.

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New members: Welcome to the HBA! For more information about membership benefits or ways to get involved with the Association, please contact Nikki Pauly, Director of Membership at npauly@tulsahba.com or 918-663-1100.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

TAMKO Building Products Scott Barker 4268 S. 74th E. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74145 (417) 434-5627 scott_barker@tamko.com tamko.com Sponsor: Amanda Gallaway

Craig’s Custom Woodworks, Inc. Kevin Nelson PO Box 991 Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918) 728-8288 kevin.ccwoodworks@gmail. The Eden Companies, LLC com Chris Nepote Sponsor: Mark Priess 10215 E. 47th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74146 Promote 2 Win (918) 392-0829 Advertising chris.nepote@ Jeff Losornio theedencompanies.com 917 W. Will Rogers Blvd., edenwindow.com Claremore, OK 74017 Sponsor: Reagan Eden (918) 633-7372 jeff.zorn@ymail.com Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. p2wadvertising.com Josh Thompson 6525 E. 42nd St. Rick’s House of Fire Tulsa, OK 74145 Scott Jackson (918) 628-1500 605 E. Taft Ave., josh.thompson@ferguson. Sapulpa, OK 74066 com (918) 224-1488 Sponsor: John Madden sjackson@houseofire.com rickshouseoffire.com Building Solutions Sponsor: Jimmy Holmes Interiors Randy McGlothlin Silex Interiors 15600 S. Memorial Dr. Tammy Trotter Bixby, OK 74008 1311 E. 35th St. (918) 943-6703 Tulsa, OK 74105 randy@bsicabinets.com (918) 836-5454 Sponsor: Allen Jenkins tammy@silexinteriors.com silexinteriors.com Sponsor: Allen Jenkins BUILDER MEMBERS

Superior Wood Floors Ann Marie Parsons 8166 S. Memorial Dr. Tulsa, OK 74133 (918) 494-5055 annmarie@superioroftulsa. com Sponsor: Chris Key

Green Phoenix Roofing & Remodeling, LLC Craig Poindexter 13330 S. Memorial Dr., Suite 15 Bixby, OK 74008 (918) 970-6413 craig@greenphoenixok. com greenphoenixok.com Sponsor: Peter Grant

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Mike Fretz, Inc. Bobby Thompson 316 E. Main Jenks, OK 74037 (918) 296-0600 mikefretzhomes@cox.net Sponsor: Mike Fretz Grant Homes Remodel & Restoration Lori Grant 2845 S. Florence Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 (918) 744-8487 lori@granthomestulsa.com granthomestulsa.com Sponsor: Peter Grant

Grant Homes Remodel & Restoration Jamie Rineheart 2845 S. Florence Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 (918) 744-8487 jamie@granthomestulsa. com granthomestulsa.com Sponsor: Peter Grant

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 13 June June 3-6

NAHB Spring Board Meeting

Washington, DC

June 2

11:30am

Associates Council Luncheon

HBA

June 4

5:00pm

Remodelers Council

HBA

June 13-21

Greater Tulsa Parade of Homes

June 16

6:00-9:00pm

Twilight Tour

Stone Canyon Subdivision

June 18

6:00-9:00pm

Twilight Tour

Yorktown Subdivision

June 19

6:00pm

40Below Party Bus Tour

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HBA Annual Golf Tournament It was a beautiful day for golf at the annual tournament on Friday, May 1 at Forest Ridge Golf Club. All participants can view team pictures on the HBA Facebook page: www. facebook.com/TulsaHBA. Thank you to our sponsors and congratulations to the winners from both flights.

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Tulsa-area home construction continues to creep upward A slow but steady increase in the amount of area home sales considerably narrowed the sales gap from the previous year. Approximately 276 residential properties changed hands in April, according to a report from the Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors. That tally was a 17.4 percent increase from March and a 8.7 percent improvement from April 2014. The year-to-date total now stands at 933 homes. Though the total is 3.2 percent below the four-month total for 2014, last month the year-to-date gap was wider at 7.3 percent short of the previous year. Allen Jenkins, president of the HBA, said he is reassured by the modest growth. “We’re gaining some momentum, which is a good sign, especially since gas prices are low and have resulted in layoffs,” he said. Though Jenkins said he had been concerned with the effect of lower oil prices on an energy-sector city, so far they haven’t had a large impact on Tulsa

as a whole. However, Tom Pepper, president of New Orders Weekly, said calendar issues may have masked a weaker performance. “Our home sales were actually down a little bit because the April time frame included five weeks, instead of March’s four weeks,” he said. Jenkins said that most homes built speculatively have sold. In fact most home construction has been speculative in the recent past, though that may be changing. “For a while, all you could sell is speculative homes,” he said. “There just weren’t many custom homes being ordered. But now, we’re starting to see some of the speculative market coming back.” Pepper said that, in his estimation, highvolume builders have been a much larger portion of the market, with fewer homes being built by smaller builders. “It doesn’t seem to me there are as many smaller builders willing to jump into the pool,” he said. Jenkins said he’s confident the pace

LOCAL NEWS

Tulsa area housing starts

Bartlesville 0/13 Collinsville Skiatook 9/25 2/6 Owasso 29/80 Verdigris 5/21 Sand Springs Catoosa 2/11 1/1 Tulsa 28/116

TOTALS

. April/Year-to-Date

276/933

Claremore 3/14 Rogers County 15/72

Tulsa County Wagoner 11/39 Broken Arrow County Sapulpa 55/156 22/89 12/29 Jenks 24/89 Wagoner Coweta Kiefer 0/1 Glenpool Bixby 1/11 0/2 15/42 38/106 Okmulgee 0/1

Muskogee 4/9

Source: Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa

Tulsa World

of home construction will continue to build, especially since the inventory of homes offered for sale continues to tighten, according to monthly reports from the Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors. “Get this rain out of here, and I think we’ll see a lot of construction,” Jenkins said. Broken Arrow experienced a surge of construction in April, with 55 home permits issued. Bixby reached second with 38.

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PROUD PARTNERS

Thank you to the following members for their support and generous contribution to the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa.

Donna Alford - Permastone, Inc.

Julie Haddock - Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage

Skip Owens - Tulsa Energy Control

Jeff Allen - Associated Mortgage Corporation

Dennis Hall - Hall Homes, LLC

Mike Parks - Envision Homes, LLC

Jennifer Ashley - Associated Mortgage Corporation

Karen Heston - Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage

Eric Peaden - Crest Homes

Robert Hines - Overhead Door Company

Mary Pearce - Frisco Title Corporation

Jana Holder - Mullin Plumbing, Inc.

Dennis Pine - Visions tile and stone, inc.

Perry Hood - Perry Hood Properties

Jesse Powell - Concept Builders, Inc.

Ann Howell - Metro Appliances and More

Mark Priess - HUB International CFR

Carl Hudgins - Commerce Bank

Darren Rager - Artisan Construction of Oklahoma

Keith Askew - BancFirst Jason Axtell - Iron Decor Rita Boggs - Charter Title & Escrow, LLC Rod Brunken - Meadow Homes of Tulsa Susan Burch - FamilySAFE Scott Burnett - Burnett, Inc. Windows & Siding Robert Buss - Investors Title & Escrow Co., LLC Bill Butts - Pinnacle Properties, Inc. Larry Cagle - Cagle Construction, LLC Andrea Canada - Langdon Publishing/ TulsaPeople Stephanie Canard - Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage Rodrigo Cardoza - MCC Cleaning, LLC Zeke Chancey - Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage Don Conwell - AmeriPro Home Loans Roger Cooper - R&R Carpet & Tile Company Bob Crouch - McGraw Realtors Connell Curran - Abbey Homes, LLC Jim Davis - Mid-Continent Group Dale DeBoer - Dale & Lee’s Service Brendan Delehanty - Villa Homes, LLC Gentry Detter - Spectrum Paint Company Monte Dunham - Monte L. Dunham Company

Brandon Jackson - Jackson Construction Group, LLC

Chuck Ramsay – Terry L. Davis Homes, Inc.

Allen Jenkins - Celebrity Homes, Inc.

Roland Rice - Heatwave Supply, Inc.

Stacy Johnson - Homes & Land of Metro Tulsa

Clark Robinson - Robinson Glass

Carl Joy - Chase Ryan Homes, LLC Howard Kelsey - Kelsey Company Bob Kenney - HUB International CFR Scott Kordis - Andrews Lighting Gallery, Inc. Marvin Krueger - Marvin Krueger CPA, CMA Keith Kunze - Lowe’s Home Improvement Centers David Land - Tulsa Landscape, Inc.

Karol Rose - Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage Van Rossi - Rossi Bros. Remodeling Co., LLC Heidi Roy - Tulsa Area Screen Company Charles Sanders - Charles Sanders Homes Frank Sawyer - NuReDo Media Kirk Shell - AVB Bank Scott Sherrill - Benchmark Construction of Tulsa, LLC

Darin Lauer - Oklahoma Royal Homes

Doug Shrout - Robson Companies / Forest Ridge Development

Kim Leitch - Gem Contractors, Inc.

Glenn Simms – Re-Bath of Tulsa

Steve Lewis - Superior Overhead Door

Benjamin Slick - CDS Custom Homes

Scott Mabrey - Citizens Security Bank & Trust

Bill Smith - HISINC, LLC

Alexander MacLean - Freedom Roofing & Construction, Inc.

Sam Smith - Tradition Homes

John Madden - J. Madden Homes Bill McKee - Rhodes, Hieronymus, Jones, Tucker & Gable

Kevin Dycus - Metro Appliances and More

Susan McKeon - Owasso Land Trust, LLC / Stone Canyon

Richard Dyer - Dyer Glass & Mirror

Chad McMains - Metro Outdoor Living

Russ Ellis - Metro Appliances and More

Chris Meyer - Turner Roofing & Sheet Metal

John Esposito - ESPO Fire & Water Restoration

Rob Miles - Milestone Homes, Inc.

Gary Soderstrom - Gem Contractors, Inc. Janet Soderstrom - Gem Contractors, Inc. Edward Swanson - Natural Stone Interiors, LLC Angelia Swanson - Natural Stone Interiors, LLC Rodger Tucker - Cobblestone Homes, Inc. Dolores Turner - Arvest Bank Ethan Wagner - Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage

Glenn Ewell - Hajoca Corporation

Billy Moore - East Central Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Sonya Fernandez - The Image Group

Barbara Nall - B Haulin’

Michael Feuerborn - ONB Bank & Trust Company

Tim Nall - We B Trees

Richard Watts - American Heartland Building Co.

Charla Nicklas - Renaissance, Inc.

Larry Wilson - Pro-Tech Roofing, Inc.

Deno Nithanadan - Genghis Grill

Robert Craig Wilson - Craig’s Roofing, Inc.

Roger Nunley - Nunley Custom Painting, Inc.

Steve D. Wright - Castlerock Builders

Bobby Fox - Fox Electrical, Inc. Mike Fretz - Mike Fretz, Inc. David Gibson - Gibson Homes, Inc.

Jennifer Wagner - Andrews Lighting Gallery, Inc.

Becky Orr - McGraw Realtors

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#PROUDMEMBER!

How are you promoting your HBA membership? Take advantage of the credibility that comes with being a part of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa by identifying your business as a proud HBA member. The logo is available by logging in a www.TulsaHBA.com. The HBA office also has stickers, window clings and other promotional materials. Just ask! The HBA team is on the lookout for businesses sporting the HBA Proud Member Logo. Share how you are a #HBAProudMember by posting photos on the HBA Facebook page or by including #HBAProudMember in your tweets. Go ahead and throw #Tulsa if you have space. You can also email photos to JChristensen@TulsaHBA.com.

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NAHB Selects Peter Grant as May Remodeler of the Month Peter Grant of Grant Homes Remodel & Restoration was named the National Association of Home Builders Remodelers May Remodeler of the Month. Grant, selected through a stringent judging process of NAHB Remodelers leadership and staff, exemplifies the best in the remodeling industry. Grant Homes Remodel and Restoration has been “Making Homes Out of Houses” for over 25 years. Grant holds several professional designations including a CGR, CAPS, CGP and is in the process of completing courses for his CGR designation. Their consistent quality practices result in homeowner expectations being met and as a result, positive word-of-mouth customer referrals. Door hangers placed at neighboring homes advises that a remodeling project is underway, but also serves to provide contact information for questions or concerns as well as an invitation for a free consultation. Grant’s involvement at the local HBA is one of the many reason’s he was awarded this prestigious title. In 2013, Grant served as the Remodelers

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Council President with the goal of raising the professional standards of the Council. Among many things, he promoted informative educational programming and encouraged sharing industry trends between Remodeler and Associate members, and by year’s end, Council attendance averaged 50% of total membership. His action and advocacy have been recognized by his peers and he has received the HBA Remodeler of the Year Award, consecutively in 2013 and 2014. In acknowledgment of his use of the highest percentage of goods and services provided by HBA Associate members in his projects, Peter received the HBA Spirit Award in 2013. In 2014, the HBA Senior Officers presented him with the Executive Committee Member of the Year Award for his outstanding service above and beyond the call of duty to the Association. In 2015, Peter was elected as HBA Vice President/Secretary and he is leading initiatives for educational outreach to high schools and universities in our area and mentoring within the Association. The purpose of the NAHB Remodeler of the Month award program is to celebrate local, active remodelers who stand out because of recent quality work, customer service, community involvement, and dedication to furthering the industry. The winner, once selected by the NAHB Remodelers, is profiled in Qualified Remodeler magazine.

10th Annual Golf Tournament:

STATE NEWS

Play for a cause

This year the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association will be hosting their annual fall golf tournament with a mission: 50% of the proceeds will benefit the Homeless Alliance. The tournament will be held Monday, October 19 at Rose CreekTour 18. The Homeless Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the system of care for the homeless in Oklahoma City through collaboration with government, faith-based and nonprofit service providers. The ultimate goal of the Homeless Alliance is to rally the community to end long-term homelessness in Oklahoma City by both preventing homelessness and increasing the supply of affordable and permanent supportive housing to move those who are currently homeless back into housing. In addition to supporting a great cause there will be cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd finishing teams, as well as a closest to the hole winner and many door prizes. Play for a cause this year and help them reach their goal of $10,000. Go to OSHBA.org to register for or sponsor this event.

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NATIONAL NEWS

Eye on the Economy: Home Building Jumps in April

the first three months of 2014 to 26,000 for the first quarter of 2015. As measured on a one-year moving average, the market share of custom home building in terms of total single-family starts is now 24.3%, down from a cycle high of 31.5% set during the second quarter of 2009.

Home builders ratcheted up construction in April to a level not seen since November 2007. Total starts increased 20.2% from March to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 1.135 million. The increase was broad based, with a 16.7% jump in single-family starts to an annual pace of 733,000, the highest since January 2008, and a multifamily increase of 27.2% to an annual rate of 402,000. Some of the higher numbers were due to particularly cold and snow-laden weather in February and March. But the increases, particularly in the single-family market, are also indicative of continued market healing. Home buyers have been reluctant to buy until there is a clear sign that the economy, and more particularly their own future, is more positive. As employment grows, some wages increase, and home equity improves, households are emerging in greater numbers to shop for a new home. As the single-family market expands in the months ahead, the median size of newly built single-family homes is expected to recede. However, during the first quarter of 2015, typical new home size hit a record high of 2,521 square feet. Median new home size fell over the course of 2014, but rebounded at the start of 2015 with a decline in home construction volume.

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) reveals that builders remain positive about market conditions, albeit cautious, as the HMI fell two points to 54 in May. Builders continue to express concern that consumers remain tentative about present and future economic conditions. Consumers demand prices below building costs and are concerned about selling their existing home. First-time buyers still constitute about half their normal share of new home purchases. May is National Remodeling Month, and NAHB has published several analyses of the home improvement sector. Examples of this research include a listing of the most common green and energy-efficient products and practices used by remodelers and the most cited reasons for remodeling by homeowners. Residential remodelers make up 22% of NAHBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s membership. Home builders and remodelers have cited access to labor as a significant market challenge for 2015. Recent data from the BLS JOLTS survey note that the number of open construction jobs in the overall construction sector stood at 147,000 in March, with an open rate (on a three-month moving average) of 2.3%. The open rate has been trending higher since 2012.

Compared to the start of 2014, custom home building posted a slight decline at the start of the year. Custom starts (homes built on an ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lot) fell from 27,000 quarterly starts for

However, for the total labor market, recent gains are positive news for both rental and owner-occupied housing demand. Job growth bounced back in April, with the BLS reporting that payroll employment expanded by 223,000 after only an 85,000 gain in March. The bounce back in payroll growth is a reassuring signal that the March decline was an aberration. HOME BUILDING NEWS 2015

Don’t HOG all those potential members! Mary Pearce, the 2015 Membership Chair, has set a lofty goal of recruiting 200 new members to the Association this year. That’s 15% higher than what was recruited in 2014. But we need your help! You may be asking yourself, what’s in it for me? How does an all-inclusive trip to Costa Rica sound? If you can recruit 5 new members this year you will earn a trip for one, and only 3 more new members to receive an additional trip for a guest. And, one other thing, if Mary reaches her goal of bringing in 200 new members this year, President Allen Jenkins has to kiss a PIG. Now tell me that’s not worth it! Recruiting is easy when you know the benefits the HBA has to offer. First off, when you sign up, you’re not just joining the Tulsa HBA, you’re also joining the Oklahoma

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State Home Builders and the National Association of Home Builders- and all three have different benefits! Builders can take advantage of the Greater Tulsa Parade of Homes, our warranty books, online builder contracts and the significant insurance discounts they get on their general liability and worker’s compensation insurance premiums. Remodelers can show off their craftsmanship with the Remodeled Tulsa Tour. Associates and Builders alike can take advantage of booth discounts at the Greater Tulsa Home & Garden Show and building relationships at HBA events. If you want to learn more on the membership benefits, contact Nikki Pauly, Director of Membership. She’s here to help you recruit.

MEMBERS OF THE MONTH

APRIL 2015

Builder

Associate

Allen Jenkins, Celebrity Holmes, for his dedicated work on the HBA Building Renovation.

Jimmy Holmes, Installed Building Products, for all his efforts in chairing the HBA Fishing Tournament.

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John McGuire, Country Financial, for chairing the 2015 HBA Golf Tournament.

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No Interest Until January 2020 with equal payments* OR Choose a Trade-in Allowance of up to $1,150** Bundle your air conditioning and heating system purchase and get rewarded with year-round peace of mind and a super hot financing deal that’s too cool to pass up. Receive no interest until January 2020 with equal payments* OR choose a trade-in allowance of up to $1,150**. The system you choose for your home comfort will no doubt be influenced by the dealer you choose. That’s why it’s important to look at your dealer’s credentials. We are Trane Comfort Specialists -- the highest standing you can earn as an independent Trane dealer. It means that we meet Trane’s strict standards for customer service, systems knowledge and continuing education. When you expect more you get more. It’s that simple.

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*The Home Projects® Visa® credit card is issued by Wells Fargo Financial National Bank, an Equal Housing Lender. Special terms apply to qualifying purchases charged with approved credit at participating merchants. The special terms APR will continue to apply until all qualifying purchases are paid in full. The monthly payment for this purchase will be the amount that will pay for the purchase in full in equal payments during the promotional (special terms) period. The APR for Purchases will apply to certain fees such as a late payment fee or if you use the card for other transactions. For newly opened accounts, the APR for Purchases is 27.99%. This APR may vary with the market based on the U.S. Prime Rate and is given as of 01/01/15. If you are charged interest in any billing cycle, the minimum interest charge will be $1.00. If you use the card for cash advances, the cash advance fee is 5.00% of the amount of the cash advance, but not less than $10.00. Offer expires [MM/DD/YYYY]. **See your independent Trane dealer for complete program eligibility, dates, details and restrictions. Special financing offers OR trade-in allowances from $100 up to $1,150 valid on qualifying systems only. All sales must be to homeowners in the United States. Void where prohibited.

HOME BUILDING NEWS 2015

Greater Tulsa Parade of Homes:

One of Tulsa’s favorite annual community events is back!

The 2015 Greater Tulsa Parade of Homes, June 13-21, is the perfect opportunity to discover all that Tulsa area homes have to offer. View the latest trends and speak directly to the area’s top builders, all during this unique, free event that showcases the best in new home building.

During the Parade of Homes, 150 new homes ranging in price from $150,000 to more than $1,000,000 will be open daily from 1 to 7 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is FREE. The annual event is presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa and sponsored by PrimeLending. Homes are spread throughout 14 different cities in the Tulsa region, from Glenpool to Verdigris. More than 60 local building companies are participating in the event, which provides buyers the largest and broadest showcase of new homes and building trends. Buyers can explore hundreds of floor plans to view the latest innovations in everything from technology to energy efficiency and home decorating ideas. In

addition, all featured builders are members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa, meaning they are experienced, insured, ethical professionals. “The Parade of Homes is the perfect place to start or complete the process of finding your next home,” said Peter Grant, local builder and co-chairman of the 2015 Greater Tulsa Parade of Homes. “It is the only event that allows shoppers to explore and visualize all of the options in new home construction and speak directly with Tulsa’s best building companies. Builder representatives are on hand to answer questions at each entered home during event hours. It is a great way to find the builder, neighborhood and home that best suits your lifestyle.” In addition to homes, the event will also highlight five communities, which showcase the trends in Greater Tulsa amenities. An extended hour tour will be held at Stone Canyon in Owasso on Tuesday, June 16 from 6 - 9 p.m. The Grand Plan for this year’s event is Yorktown in Jenks, which will host an extended hour Twilight Tour from 6 -9 p.m. on Thursday, June 18. Rushbrooke North and Berwick on Cedar Ridge in Broken Arrow are also featured communities in the 2015 Greater Tulsa Parade of Homes. The Official Guide for the 2015 Greater Tulsa Parade of Homes will be available Friday, June 12 at Tulsa area QuikTrip locations for the duration of the event. The

Guide contains home descriptions and floor plan information, along with a map to all the home sites. Don’t forget to download the official Parade of Homes app on your smartphone- MyHomeFound. Additional event details are available online at www.TulsaHBA. com or by calling 918-663-1100. It is a great time to build a home, so step inside and discover the possibilities at the area’s premier new home showcase event.

Special thank you to our 2015 Sponsors: Platinum Sponsor

Tuesday Evening Twilight Tour Sponsor James Hardie Building Products

Thursday Evening Twilight Tour Sponsor Arvest

Builder Appreciation/ Survival Kit Sponsor Two Men & A Truck

Builder Awards Breakfast Sponsor Charter Title & Escrow Oklahoma Natural Gas HOME BUILDING NEWS 2015

40Below hosts The Parade of Homes Party Bus Tour June 19 6-9p.m.

HBA members 40 and under are invited to the best party of the year on June 19! Come on this crazy tour with food, fun and fantastic homes. Attendees will hop on a bus and tour 5 homes constructed by builder members 40 and under. Each home will have it’s own fun theme complete with hordorves and drinks! Tickets are going fast- reserve your seat today for just $20. For more information, contact Gabby Bridenbaugh .

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HOME BUILDING NEWS 2015

Appetite raises $50,000+ for HBA Charitable Foundation On May 7, the HBA hosted its annual fundraising event, Appetite for Construction, benefitting the newly formed HBA Charitable Foundation. The 501(c)(3)’s purpose is to engage in charitable endeavors, on behalf of the residential construction industry, and to advance education and housing related needs in the Tulsa metropolitan area. “Building a better community” was the theme for the evening. Hosted by Metro Appliances & More, attendees were treated to a fabulous array of food from 10 of Tulsa’s top chefs and a performance by Kaitlin Butts. The goal of the evening was to raise $30,000 and we did. In fact, we raised a record amount of money for any HBA charity function: over $50,000!

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All funds raised at the this event will be used to support a variety of causes in Tulsa and the surrounding communities. By providing homes and increasing educational opportunities for children and adults, Tulsa becomes a better place for all of us. Special thanks to Kim Leitch, who chaired the event, as well as the committee members: Janet Soderstrom, Greg Strange, Athena Glover, Doug Sellers, Linda Vincent, Tarah Duncan, Bill McKee, Gretchen Casto and Stephanie Canard. And an even bigger thank you to all those who attended the event and purchased or donated auction items. We are humbled by your generosity. We can’t wait for next year!

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HOME BUILDING NEWS 2015

Our Lock And Build Program This is the best free lock option for those who want to build a new home. •

Buyer can “lock-in” their fixed interest rate for up to 270 days

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One “rate drop” allowed to the current market rate within 45 days of the lock expiration or when the home is completed, whichever comes first.

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Applies to 10-30 year conforming fixed rate mortgages as well as 30 and 15 year fixed rate FHA and VA loans.

Plus, with local operations and our experienced team, your clients will get the exceptional service they deserve. We build a relationship that continues after closing, as we service our own loans. Contact us today to start taking advantage of the benefits of our free “Lock and Build” program!

HOME BUILDING NEWS 2015

The Spike Club recognizes members for their recruiting and retention efforts. To become a Spike, you must earn six Spike credits within two consecutive years, by bringing in new members and retaining current members. At each new Spike level, members receive awards. Spikes also enjoy benefits such as visibility among their peers leading to increased business contacts, invitations to special, FREE events and celebrations and more. Names with at least two Spike points are listed below, as reported by NAHB.

201+ points Francine Bandy - 477 Joe Hoffman - 315 Burr Kannady - 314 Mark Priess - 270 Douglas Shrout - 255 Charlie Gilmore - 240.5 Ken Klein - 234 David Blackburn - 223 Kristin King - 212.5 Howard Kelsey - 211

151-200 points John Brawley - 191.5 Steve Murphy - 188 Darrell Jenkins - 187 Philip R. Rhees - 186 Steve Harris - 185 Brian D. Wiggs - 184 Rex Alexander - 169 Wayne Farabough - 165 Calvin Cozort - 164 Joe Robson - 153 David Funk - 153

101-150 points Lana Nelson - 145 Frank Sawyer - 142 John Kirkland - 137.5 Mike Fretz - 133 Scott Wood - 131.5 Howard Tackett - 131.5 Bill Butts - 126 Brandon Perkins - 124 Lantz Day - 119.75 Lindsay Perkins - 118 Ed Schermerhorn - 112 Tom Wenrick - 110 Mary Pearce - 110

Chad Lane - 3

Rodger Tucker - 35

Spike Candidates (Less than 6 points)

Rita Boggs - 103.25

Kyle Smalygo - 30

Phil M. Roland - 5

Greg Miller - 2

Roger Cooper - 103

Scott Burnett - 29

Marvin Krueger - 5

Perry Hood - 2

Richard Fredrick - 27.25

Stacye Beaver - 5

Robert Hines - 2

Craig Thurmond - 26

Lisa Puyear - 5

Bates Frayser - 2

Ken Saltink - 26

Edward Kaplan - 4

Scott Gideon - 2

Carl Hudgins - 4

Ron Scott - 2

Travis Butler - 4

Leland Cable - 2

Susan Burch - 109

Ryan Farabough - 44

Glenn Shaw - 108

Zelda Garrison - 42

Lora Phillips - 108

Rick Liebman - 39

Glenn Shaw - 108

Jeffrey Smith - 38

Brandon T. Jackson - 106

76-100 points Monte L. Dunham - 95 Melanie Haines - 94

Susan McKeon - 3 Bill Ford - 2.5 Kim Leitch - 2.5 Toby Powell - 2

Allen Jenkins - 93

6-26 points

Bob Kenney - 93

Gary Soderstrom - 22

Reagan Eden - 4

Dabney Smith - 2

Gretchen Casto - 87

Vince Mims - 22

Larry Cagle - 4

John Cowen - 2

Shawn Linfoot - 84.5

John Kiska - 21

Jason Brown - 4

Sheryl Chinowth - 2

David Molony - 4

Judy Emmert - 2

Janet Soderstrom - 19

Kevin Hutchens - 4

Mike Harrison - 2

Jimmy Holmes - 14.5

Dana Brown - 4

Barbara Nall - 2

Zach Davis - 79

Robbie Nees - 12

Shawn Karnes - 4

Tony Cypert - 2

Rick Ellison - 77

Sonya Fernandez - 11

Kim Leitch - 4

Nick Schutz - 2

Weldon Bowman - 11

Joe McArter - 4

Carrie DeWeese - 2

Jim Lane - 10

Robert A. Lemons - 3

Bob Crouch - 2

Scott Sherrill - 10

Travis Jenkins - 3

Jeff Starkweather - 2

Tom Watts - 9

Jim Rackleff - 3

David Edens - 2

Barry Helms - 74

Robert L. Hughes - 9

Donald Merritt - 3

Bill McCollough - 2

Steve D. Wright - 73

Greg Strange - 9

Paul Kent - 3

Eric Peaden - 2

Steve Fulps - 72

Chad Potter - 9

Chris Meyer - 3

Roger C. Poffen - 2

David Gibson - 68

Peter Grant - 9

Kregg Tyler - 3

Don Conwell - 2

Greg Simmons - 66

Tarah Duncan - 8

Michael Sabo - 3

Damon Bedell - 2

Patricia Stafford - 65.25

Aaron Wiltshire - 7

Darren Rager - 3

Brett Sharp - 2

Cheryl Funk - 64

Kirk Van Vleet - 7

Adam W. Curran - 3

Sara Dodson - 2

John Madden - 58

Brian Casey - 7

Kirk Murdoch - 3

Gentry Stafford - 2

Rob Miles - 52

Toni Rogers - 7

Travis Jenkins - 3

David Edens - 2

Chuck Ramsay - 52

Jason Fisher - 6

Dax Junker - 3

Damon Bedell - 2

Chris Hodges - 6

Steve Surles - 3

Gentry Stafford - 2

Mike Walker - 6

David Land - 3

Lee Sherman - 49

Kieth Hilligoss - 6

Dean Christopoulos - 3

Dub Jester - 48

Keith Kunze - 6

Sean Lewis - 3

Steve Holt - 46

Janet Soderstrom - 6

Angie Dewitt - 3

Jennifer Boczar-Ashley - 84 J. D. Harp - 20 Mary Keane - 80 Ted Dubie - 80

Fred Pruett - 77

51-75 points David Sanders - 75

26-50 points

Brandon L. Jackson - 45