FEBRUARY 2021 NEWSLETTER To promote, educate and advocate for the Residential Building & Remodeling Industry; providing resources that benefit industry professionals and consumers in the communities we serve. 2021 Board of Directors installed at an informal gathering at Arrowhead Building Supply in St. Peters, MO WHATS INSIDE 2021 Board of Directors informal installation Upcoming Events Showcase Home Request for Proposal March 25 - Anybody’s Game, Networking with a Swing Apr 22 - PWB Power Women Luncheon & Earthworks Facility Tour 2021 SHOWCASE HOME UPDATE! HBR is accepting bids for materials and labor needed for the Showcase Home. Any monetary, discounts or donations will be recognized in the Sponsorship program. See Page 2 & 3 for More Information Showcase Home Sponsorship Opportunities PWB Scholarship Program Sponsorship Membership Announcements Illinois Tax Credit Program for Industry Employers NAHB News: 2020 New Home Sales gain over 2019 NAHB International Builder Show X Illinois Policy Institute - How to Dismantle the IL Machine Membership Rebate Programs Page 1
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NOW ACCEPTING BIDS FOR ALL OPEN STAGES •Bids will be accepted from both HBR Members and NonMembers. All bids will be considered based on value, cost, and projected completion date. •Bids should be submitted to the Home Builder & Remodelers Association: Attention Showcase Home Committee. Bids should be sealed for review by all committee members. •All bids must be submitted along with proof of liability, workman’s comp insurance and a copy of your Business License. •All bids must be submitted with the following: •Scope of Work •Material List, with manufacturer details and specs •Proposed Costs for Materials •Proposed Costs for Labor •Proposed Permit Fees •All take-off variances from plan must be explained and documented with submitted bids. •The RFP and Showcase Home plans can be found here for download or request from HBR staff. Any questions relevant to your bid proposal can be directed to the Home Builder & Remodelers Association, (618) 3436331 or tbutler@hbrmea.org PRESENTING SPONSORS The HBR is looking for the following supplies/labor bids: Appliances Cabinets Carpet Closet Shelving Columns Concrete Countertops Doors Drywall Ducts Electrical Excavation Flat Work Flooring Foundation Grading Gutter Hardware HERS Rater HVAC System Insulation Landscaping Lumber Masonry Mirrors Paint / Painting Plumbing Roofing Shower Doors SOD Tile Trusses Waterproofing Windows ELITE SPONSORS STARLIGHT SPONSORS JOURNEY SPONSOR PROMOTING SPONSORS Page 3
HBR Installation of Officers & Directors 2021 Board of Directors Installed in person and virtually at a very informal gathering for this important “changing of the guard” as Rick Pogue , VP of Arrowhead Building Supply, performed the installation of the Board and Tracy Butler, HBR Executive Officer, provided the Presidential Oath for Ryan Butler with Remington Properties. Your Board is ready to uphold our mission and bylaws to faithfully carry out the policies and objectives established. Your President is devoted to expand his leadership abilities with a challenging but rewarding year. Setting an example of integrity, support and encouragement. Below is a group group picture in front of our American Flag. After the ceremonial oaths ended the Board went on a tour of the amazing facility. Well worth the visit! Left to Right: Scott Gruber - First Mid Bank & Trust, Michelle Rauk - Eagle Flooring, Jeff Schmidt - R.P. Lumber, Aaron Klemme - Klemme Construction, Jerry Yaekel - Yaekel & Associates Insurance Services, Ryan Butler - Remington Properties, Rick Pogue - Arrowhead Building Supply, Jon Edler - Henges Interiors, Bob Dee - Homes by Deesign, Mike Needles - C.A. Jones, Inc., Barry Buchman - Arrowhead Building Supply and Steve Macaluso - Halloran Construction. Page 4
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Why are you a member? That was the question asked around the room and to the zoom attendees at the Installation ….. The overwhelming majority had 3 reasons • Relationships with industry peers to learn from and work with • Political Action / Advocacy • Giving back to our Industry Page 6
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Higher home prices stemming from rising lumber and other building material costs, as well as a lack of inventory due to a shortage of buildable lots, offset solid demand for new home sales in December. Despite a brief slowing in sales activity toward the end of the year, new home sales in 2020 posted a strong 18.8 percent gain over 2019. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in December rose 1.6 percent to an 842,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, from a downwardly revised November reading, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. “Sales growth continues in lower cost, lower density markets,” said NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke. “Indeed, the Midwest posted a 24 percent sales gain in 2020. Looking forward, builders are concerned that increased regulatory burdens in 2021 could hurt housing affordability.” “While the market remains solid, median home prices are increasing due to higher building material costs, most notably softwood lumber, and a shift to larger homes,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. A new home sale can be in any stage of construction: not yet started, under construction or completed. In addition to adjusting for seasonal effects, the December reading of 842,000 units is the number of homes that would sell if this pace continued for the next 12 months. Inventory remains low at just a 4.3-months’ supply, with 302,000 new single-family homes for sale, 18.9 percent lower than December 2019. The median sales price was $355,900. The median price of a new home sale a year earlier was $329,500. Regionally, and for 2020 totals, new home sales were up in all four regions: 21.2 percent in the Northeast, 24.2 percent in the Midwest, 17.6 percent in the South, and 18.9 percent in the West. Page 8
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RENEWING MEMBERS Bank of Belleville - 1 year Beloman - 3 years BlindQuest - 2 years Buettner Electric, Inc. - 3 years Coach House Garages - 21 years E.A. Knight Construction - 7 years Fence & Deck Depot - 14 years Germantown Seamless Guttering - 11 years Hallmark Building Supplies - 1 year Halloran Construction - 16 years Heartland Turf Farms - 8 years Helitech Waterproofing & Structural Repair - 24 years Illinois Closet Concepts - 3 years Illinois Title and Escrow - 8 years John Bender, Inc. - 16 years Mark’s Appliance - 3 years Missouri Vinyl Products - 1 year Mr. Handyman of Metro East - 5 years Munie Greencare Professionals - 15 years Otten Contracting - 13 years P&A Drywall - 24 years Parksite - 1 year Pederson HVAC - 3 years R.P. Lumber - 35 years Rehkemper & Son Building Components - 24 years Ron Woods Excavating - 14 years Scott Credit Union - 13 years Trex Decking - 1 year Trost Plastics - 22 years Vogt Builders - 19 years Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - 9 years MEMBER ADDRESS & PH# CHANGE 2947 Old Troy Road Glen Carbon, IL 62034 P: 618.781.8145
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If Illinois House members change their rules, they can give Illinoisans more say in how their state government works. Senior Policy Analyst Joe Tabor A. Take legislative redistricting out of the hands of lawmakers B. Reform the House rules to revers the consolidation of powers in the hands of the speaker C. Enact better financial disclosure and conflict of interest laws that require lawmakers to fully disclose their financial interests and will hold legislators accountable for recusing themselves when their interests conflict with the public’s D. Empower the legislative inspector general to open investigations and publish findings of wrongdoing without being blocked by lawmakers on the Legislative Ethics Committee E. Reform lobbying by ending the revolving door and prohibiting state lawmakers from acting as lobbyists while they are in office. Page 13
Members that have benefited from this program: Fulford Homes LLC $11k+ J.T. McDermott Remodeling Contractors $5k+ Kappert Construction $2.8k New Tradition Homes $1.5k+ Spencer Homes $8k+ Vogt Builders $3k+ Page 14
OFFICERS P L A T I N U M President, Ryan Butler Remington Properties 1st Vice President, Mike Needles C.A. Jones, Inc. 2nd Vice President, Robert Dee, Jr. Homes by Deesign, Inc. Associate Vice President, Mindy Shafer Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Treasurer, Scott Gruber First Mid Bank & Trust Secretary, Jerry Yaekel Yaekel & Associates, Inc. DIRECTORS G O L D S I L V E R Allen Roofing & Siding B R O N Z Page 15 Jason Klein - Ameren Illinois Barry Buchman - Arrowhead Building Supply Matt Warren - Carrollton Bank Coy Mullenix - CMI Construction Michelle Rauk - Eagle Flooring Mark Fulford - Fulford Construction John Snapat - Fulford Home Remodeling Steve Macaluso - Halloran Construction Jon Elder - Henges Interiors Scott Blumberg - Huntington Chase Ken Diel - Kerber, Eck & Braeckel Josh McDermott - J.T. McDermott Remodeling Contractors Derek Brandmeyer - Light Brite Jason Huelsmann - New Tradition Homes David Padgett - Padgett Building & Remodeling Ron Padgett - Padgett Building & Remodeling Scot Lehr - Quality Installation & Home Improvement Jeff Schmidt - RLP Development Sue Schultz - Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. Mike Rathgeb - Spencer Homes Mark Vogt - Vogt Builders, Inc. Jim Vernier - Village of Shiloh
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