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Member Updates

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National Home Ownership

Month in June

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The Tour of Remodeled Homes

Timeline and Checklist

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Energy Efficient Commercial

Building Tax Deduction

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Scenes from the General

Membership Meeting

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Legal Corner: Read the

Contract ...........16

PAC Night Information

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Remodelor’s Corner

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The mission of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is to promote and enhance the integrity and visibility of the construction industry and the members of the organization through advocacy, communication, education and political action.

Northern Kentucky Builder™ is an official publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky, 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018. It is published in the interest of the Northern Kentucky building industry and read by home builders, remodelers, general contractors, developers, engineers, bankers, Realtors,® architects, material dealers, subcontractors and manufacturers. All rights reserved. Copying or reproduction without the expressed permission of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is strictly prohibited. Northern Kentucky Builder™ is designed by Jason Yann Creative Studios

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2011 Board of DirectorsBob Schroder, PresidentBill Butt, Vice PresidentAdam Chaney, TreasurerJames Kegley, SecretaryBarbara Drees Jones, Board ChairTony BerlingMarty GrosserDan MartinChris WulfeckJason Yeager

Associate Council RepresentativeMark Hubbard

Land Development Council RepresentativeJoseph Kramer

Sales & Marketing Council RepresentativeJeremy Arrasmith

Women’s Community Action Council RepresentativeCindy Goetz

HBA StaffBrian A. Miller, Executive Vice PresidentJanis Beard, Membership DirectorTracy Lefebvre, Director of FinanceJessica Gibbs, Director of Shows & EventsKaren Lefebvre, Administrative CoordinatorKirk Pies, Sales & Marketing Director Shelli Slusher, Accounting CoordinatorThomas Napier, Director of Professional Development

TIM ALEXANDER, Jr.Kentucky Farm Bureau InsuranceFlorence|Union Office525-0123

GOLf COmmITTEE Is REAdY TO TEE IT UP! 48TH ANNUAL HBA GOLf OUTING

Monday, June 6th 10:00 a.M. Shotgun StartWith the new venue, all foursomes are sold.

However, you can still join us for all the fun! Lunch $15 Dinner $25 which includes beer and soft drinks or just spend the whole day for $35.

Don’t Miss: The “3-Putt for $25,000” on green #18 after dinner. This contest will definitely lend some excitement

to this year’s golf outing. Someone may walk away with $25,000. “Thank you” to Tim Alexander, Jr., Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance,

Florence/Union Office for sponsoring this exciting contest!

Call the HBA Office, 859-331-9500 for lunch, dinner or the whole day reservations.

Golf Committee front to back, left to right: Anita Kosco, Viamedia; Ginger Walthers, Nielson & Sherry, PSC; Diana DeVore, Guardian Savings Bank, Teresa Kraft, Coldwell Banker West Shell; Chris

Wulfeck, Golf Committee Co, Chair, Cornerstone Group’ Roberta Tanno, ESSROC Cement Corp., Tim Alexander, Jr., Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance; Linda Stickley, 360 American Title; Dick Bisher, First Place Bank, Debbie Franxman, Wiseway Supply; Roger Toennis, Lifetime Member; Janis Beard, HBA Staff, Bryan Martin, Carter Lumber; Eric Johnson, Carter Lumber, David L. Phelps, Barnes , Dennig

& Co.; Patrick Townsend, Patrick’s Custom Hardwood Flooring

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Michael d. adamsMichael Adams1597 Casey Mill RoadBerry, Kentucky 41003(859) 393-4707(Hauling)Sponsor: Patty Prather

american Sealing expertsTravis Fields410 Dudley Trace #BFlorence, Kentucky 41042(859) 371-4180(Concrete Sealers)Sponsor: Jim Cutter

Burcor Fencing, LLCJeff Burcor10621 Williamswood DriveIndependence, Kentucky 41051(859) 356-1945(Fencing)Sponsor: Rob Stone

anthony W. Simpson Construction, Inc.Anthony W. Simpson 198 Bagby RoadCrittenden, Kentucky 41030(859) 393-9178(Pole Barns, garages, agriculture buildings)

Welcome! We are truly happy to have your support and membership!

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These companies are missing the action at the Home Builders Association. HBA members enjoy discounts on worker’s compensation, health insurance and disability insurance. All current HBA members are posted on the www.homebuildersnky.com website. Members are eligible to advertise in BUILDER magazine and Who’s Who Membership Directory. If you do business with any of the listed missing members, please encourage them to get back in the action at the HBA!

We are truly happy to have your support and membership. The following companies are once again members of HBANKY.

Bloxton Construction, LLCDavid Miller ConstructionDoor SystemsDoyle’s Custom Painting

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David Landscape Service, Inc.Flach BrothersNature by Design Landscapoing

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JIM FerguSonCompany: Apex Realty GroupPosition: Realtor/OwnerCommunity I live in: Florence, KYMy favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Prepare to return to work. I love my job.Length of time as a member of the hBa of northern Kentucky: New MemberMy reason for belonging to the hBa of northern Kentucky: Adam Miller HomesSomething unique about my company is: Size and volume of sales for size of company.

erIC KraFtCompany: Adam Miller HomesCommunity I live in: Edgewood, KentuckyMy favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Traveling and experiencing new cultures.Length of time as a member of the hBa of northern Kentucky: New MemberMy reason for belonging to the hBa of northern Kentucky: Build relationships throughout the construction community.Something unique about my company is: Elegance is standard. We take the extras and make them standard amenities.

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People who live in our area are much more likely than the average

American to own their own homes and the local market is in

much better shape to make that dream a reality. Home ownership here stands at nearly 70 percent, compared to 66.4 percent nationwide. Although Northern Kentucky has traditionally been a single family home market rather than a renter’s market, the area’s high homeownership rate can be attributed to the large stock of affordable housing available. During the past four years, over 5,000 new homes have been built in the Tri-County area of Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties alone, and a significant number of those homes have been in the low to mid-$100,000 range. The availability of more starter homes combined with the continuation of historically lower interest rates means more people have the financial opportunity to own. While there are threats looming in Washington D.C. to eliminate the mortgage interest deduction and alter the rules

for a home purchase to require a 20 percent down payment, but for today many options still exist for homebuyers with good credit to own a home.

While housing production is much suppressed at this time, the current housing production conditions will not last forever and in fact we are beginning to see some changes locally. For the last half of 2010, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the housing price index for the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) rose .91 percent. While that increase seems meager it far exceeds the national statistic of -7.32 percent. Additionally, with all other housing indicators showing Northern Kentucky fairing far better to our neighbors in the Ohio portion of our MSA, our home price appreciation should stand better than that .91 percent. In fact, there has not been an increase in our entire MSA home prices since the 3rd quarter of 2007.

Another bright spot when you compare Northern Kentucky to other markets and the country is the state of foreclosures locally. In our

Tri-County area there is a ratio of 1 home in some state of foreclosure or bank ownership for every 886 homes. Compare that ratio to Ohio’s side of the MSA standing at 1 in every 518, Louisville at 1 in every 471, and Columbus Ohio at 1 in every 639 and we stand better regionally. If you look at distressed markets the picture for Northern Kentucky looks even better. The ratio in Orlando Florida is 1 in every 113, Flint Michigan is 1 in every 110 and Las Vegas is 1 in every 39 homes that are in some state of foreclosure or bank ownership. It also stands that the competition for foreclosures against homes for sale in our area is far less.

So when will the great recession end? Time will tell, but we can all be thankful that we are in Northern Kentucky, a market that is far better poised for recovery and a much more favorable market for home ownership.

National Home Ownership month in JuneA Reason to Celebrate Locally By Brian A. Miller, Executive Vice President

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August 5 ...................................... Preferred vendors list with contact name/number to sell project sponsorship

August 5 ......................................Payment due to HBA

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September 26-30 .........................Remodelers pick up materials and signage at HBA

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October TBD ..............................Remodeler Committee wrap up meeting

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I am often asked why Grosser & Company Remodeling participates in the Tour of Remodeled Homes Show (TORH) each year. About 14 years ago I was talked into entering my first TORH by some influential peers. I was very skeptical. I had a lot of “work” on my schedule and was wondering why I should go through the hassle of being in a home show.

Well I can tell you this I have been in the TORH every year since. Being in the TORH has helped to elevate our company from doing a lot of “work” to becoming a company that is sought out to be involved in really nice projects in great neighborhoods that pay us what we are worth. The TORH puts our name out in front of thousands of people with the advertising for the show. We then get hundreds of potential customers and past customers to come into a project that we have completed. These interested people get to see our attention to detail and quality craftsmanship first hand. This kind of exposure for the cost of your entry fee is an unbelievable bargain. I strongly urge you to step up and participate in this year’s TORH.

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This little-known Federal deduction can generate large

tax savings if treated properly. Keep in mind - unlike many other energy efficient tax

incentives, this is a deduction, not a credit, so it does not decrease the tax liability dollar for dollar. This deduction is similar to Section 179 – the code section that allows a first year write-off of fixed asset cost as depreciation expense. If the project qualifies for the deduction, the cost of the project or a portion of the cost can be expensed in the current year and any remaining cost can be depreciated over the life of the property. The incentive for this deduction is the speeding up of the depreciation on the property improvements, similar to the benefits of a cost segregation study.

There are many different types of energy efficient technologies that qualify for this deduction: Lighting, furnaces, boilers, windows, doors, roofs, water heaters, insulation and many more. Unlike some of the residential energy efficiency tax credits, the cost of labor to install these products can be included into the calculation of the deduction.

The maximum deduction possible is $1.80 per square foot (up to the total amount of the project cost) but this only applies if a 50% overall energy savings is achieved from the property improvements. If the 50% overall energy savings cannot be achieved, a $0.60 per square foot deduction is allowed for each separate building system (1) interior lighting

system, (2) heating, cooling, ventilation and hot water systems and (3) building envelope. In the case of a lighting system that reduces power cost by 25%, a partial deduction of $0.30 per square foot is allowed.

Any taxpaying entity can claim this deduction, but the advantage of this deduction is that it can be transferred by a public entity (school, library, military, etc.) to the taxpaying entity that is responsible for designing the energy efficient property. This deduction cannot be claimed or transferred by any other tax-exempt entity, so churches would not benefit from this deduction.

The property designer or an outside party need to use an approved IRS software to determine if the project meets the IRS standards of energy efficiency and the building owner/tenant will need to obtain the certification from the designer/outside party.

This deduction has been around since 2006 and is set to expire on 12/31/2013 but look for the government to renew this beyond 2013.

Be aware that some states may not accept this deduction, so it will be an add-back on your state tax return in the current year. Generally, the state will allow you to depreciate the cost of the property over the life of the improvements without claiming any increased depreciation in the current year.

If you are considering making improvements to your building, this Deduction should be on your radar because it can generate immediate tax savings. Please consult your accountant before starting the project.

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The General Membership Meeting at the World of Golf was a hole-in-one! Mark Krebs, former UK Basketball player, related his journey to the University of Kentucky, playing basketball

under three enormously different coaches and the inspiration his mother played in his career. Mark signed copies of his book “Beyond a Dream” and raffled off copies of the book. The lucky winners were David Stephens, Heritage Bank and Adam Chaney, Terrace Holdings.

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The problem with this rather lackadaisical approach is that the settled law in Kentucky states that one who signs a contract is presumed to know its contents, and that if he has an opportunity to read the contract which he signs he is bound by its provisions, unless he is misled as to the nature of the writing which he signs or his signature has been obtained by fraud. Clark v. Brewer, 329 S.W.2d 384 (Ky. 1959). Importantly, you should not rely on the exception for fraud, as it is difficult (and expensive) to effectively invoke and prove. The consequences of this rule can be grave.

In a recent real estate development matter, I uncovered substantial problems in the legal documents that would have harmed my client’s interest (and the interests of a number of other investors). Astonishingly, despite involving sizable amounts of money, I found that a number of the other parties had not read the documents even though they had already executed them. In the end, those parties had the fortune of benefiting from my client’s diligence in uncovering the problematic terms, but they otherwise would have been bound to what they signed.

The other case I recently encountered was just decided by the Kentucky Supreme Court. In that case, the plaintiff alleged that the defendant car dealer intentionally misrepresented the repair history of the vehicle it sold her. The judge dismissed plaintiff ’s suit from court and ordered her to arbitration as a result of a term of the purchase agreement. Arbitration in that instance was likely a much more favorable forum for the dealer than the plaintiff, and she lost her right to present her case to a jury and to appeal. Plaintiff attempted to argue that the dealer did not tell her of the arbitration clause, but the court plainly rejected that argument stating that she should have read the agreement.

We live in a busy society where time often equates to money. As well, no one enjoys sorting through page after page of oft-confusing contract language. The construction industry is certainly no exception. The consequences of failing to read documents before signing, however, can be much worse. For those reasons, I recommend that you treat the burdensome task of carefully reading legal documents as simply a cost of doing business.

If you would like to know more about these issues, please contact Ryan McLane, an associate in the Construction and Civil Litigation Sections at Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc. Ryan can be reached at (513) 241-5076 or via email at [email protected].

Read the Contract By Ryan M. McLane

LEGALCORNERTwo recent cases I encountered highlight the

importance of reading contracts and agreements that you sign. This seems obvious, however,

both my law practice and personal experience have taught me that many people simply do not read what they sign. The source of this failure appears to be (often

unearned) trust in the good faith of the other party, a general dread of examining pages of “legalese,” or both. It can be easy just to flip through the document and sign, trusting that the bargain you struck with the other party has been accurately and faithfully put in writing. Yet, frequently, whether by honest mistake or more nefarious reasons, the written contract contains unfavorable, surprising terms.


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MarCh ‘10 SIngLe FaMILy # ModuLar

hoMeS # MuLtI FaMILy # CondoS # CoMMerCIaL # CoMMerCIaL

reModeLIng # reSIdentIaL reModeLIng

Boone 41 $5,910,619 4 $350,000 35 $4,460,777 20 $476,902

CaMPBeLL 13 $2,314,981 9 $684,672 13 $441,477

Kenton 38 $4,361,830 27 $1,798,000 22 $1,111,384 24 $859,077

GRANT 1 $108,000 2 $91,500 5 $71,000

CarroLLton

gaLLatIn 3 $233,171 1 $18,000

MaSon 5 $620,000 1 $70,000 3 $69,000

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totaL 101 $13,548,601 31 $2,148,000 69 $6,418,333 66 $1,935,456

JAN-MAR '10 227 $30,993,183 1 $59,000 4 $2,577,394 49 $3,553,000 3 $3,255,000 185 $21,527,886 147 $3,711,637

JAN-MAR '11 145 $20,877,794 2 $153,000 32 $2,000,000 27 $2,578,120 4 $21,715,000 220 $36,317,794 186 $2,845,205

NOrTherN KeNTUCKy bUIldING PerMITs

reMOdeler’s COrNerreMOdeler’s COUNCIl whAT’s hAPPeNING??

By Darlene Bossert, CKD, Stone Statements, Inc.

tour of remodeled homes: The Tour of Remodeled Homes is scheduled for October 1 and 2. The Early Bird deadline for the TORH is June 27 and the final deadline is August 5. All Registered Remodelers should have received entry forms. We have three entries confirmed. Two in Ft. Thomas and one in Crestview Hills. Please contact Karen Lefebvre at the HBA office when you know where your entries are located so we can keep an updated list. If you have any questions about the TORH, please call the HBA office 859-331-9500.

registered remodeler roundtable: Since the Membership Roundtable was such a success at the Lexington HBA, we will be hosting the Remodeler’s Roundtable on Thursday, June 9th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. We are looking at dates in June that will be convenient for all associations; however a definite date

has not been confirmed. There will be approximately 8 regional Home Builders Associates invited to this event including Lexington, Louisville, Owensboro, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton and Indianapolis. The agenda will be informal so all remodelers can share issues, successes and general information with the other Home Builders Associations. Look for more information on this event.

remodeling Market Index: According to the NAHB’s Remodeling Market Index (RMI), the remodeling market is heading into recovery with an increase to 46.5 in the first quarter of 2011 from 41.5 in the fourth quarter of 2010. This marks the highest level for the RMI since the fourth quarter of 2006.

Lunch Sponsorships: We still have opportunities to sponsor a Remodelers Council lunch meeting from July through December. The meetings are scheduled on the first Thursday of each month. If you are interested in sponsoring one of the meetings, contact Karen Lefebvre at the HBA office.

Quote of the day: “Today’s preparation determines tomorrow’s achievement.” Anonymous


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Remodelers’ Issues Committee Meeting, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, HBA

4TH OF JULYHBA OFFICE CLOSED

Associates Council Board of Governors, Noon, HBA

SMC Board of Governors, Noon, HBA

Membership/Retention Committee, 11:30 am, HBA

Events Committee, Noon, HBA

Remodelers’ Issues Committee Meeting, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, HBA

Remodeler’s Roundtable, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, HBA

Real Estate Auction Meeting, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, HBA

48th Annual Golf Outing at New Venue, Triple Crown

Country Club

Associates Board of Governors,

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Retention/Membership Com-mittee, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

SMC Board of Governors, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

LDC Board of Governors, 11:00am - 12:00 pm

LDC Council Meeting,12:00 - 1:30 pm, HBA

LDC Board of Governors, 11:00am - 12:00 pm

LDC Council Meeting,Roundtable,

12:00 - 1:30 pm, HBA

HBAK Reception,5:30 - 7:30 pm, HBAEducation Committee,

1:00 -2:00 pm, HBA

State & Local Government Committee,

12:00 - 1:00 pm, HBA

Ambassador Club, Noon, HBA

State & Local Government Committee,

12:00 - 1:00 pm, HBA

Ambassador Club Meeting, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, HBA

New Member Orientation, Noon, HBA Events Center

HBAK Summer Board Meetings, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Embassy Suites in Covington

HBAK Summer Board Meetings, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Embassy Suites in Covington

Executive Comm. Meeting, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Board of Directors Meeting, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm, HBA

Florence Freedom Game, 7 pm, Florence Freedom Park

Executive Comm. Meeting, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Board of Directors Meeting, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm, HBA

Member Mix & Mingle, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, Patrick’s Custom

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Building & Housing Codes Meeting, 9:00 am, HBA

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