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will 2014 be a good year for the h o u s i n g sector? will the labor m a r k e t improve? will the cost of building materials increase or decrease in 2014? Get these questions answered at the HBA’s annual economic Forecast Breakfast on Thursday, January 16 at 8:30 a.m. at the Overland Park Convention Center. David Crowe, Chief economist and senior Vice President, the National Association of Home Builders, will provide the latest economic and housing forecast from NAHB’s wealth of information. Chris Kuehl, co-founder and President, Armada Intelligence, will provide his analysis of local and national economic prospects. Both economists have presented at the HBA in the past to rave reviews.

Registration and networking begins at 8:00 a.m. At 8:30 a.m., breakfast will be served and the presentations will begin. The program concludes at 10:00 a.m. Hospitality provided by sMC. To register for this event, please visit kchba.org or contact Andrew McKeegan at [email protected].

The tradition continued in December as the HBA’s Inaugural Dinner brought together members and guests for an evening of celebration and awards. The event is special night to welcome the incoming President of the Board of Directors, the new executive committee, and presenting the annual HBA awards that recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals who have made a lasting and significant impact on housing in Kansas City. Those awards include the Bob Bollier Award for sales and Marketing, the Fred J. Geier Associate of the Year, the Builder Hall of Fame and new this year was the Next Generation Builder. see page 13 for more on the 2013 recipients with the remarks from the awards presentation.

HBA Welcomes 2014 at Night of Awards

Fred Delibero, Past President Award, Chris Ragland, 2014 President

with Kansas and Missouri state legislators returning to work this month, the HBA Government Affairs Committee and Board of Directors have approved the 2014 Legislative Agendas for Kansas and Missouri. The legislative agendas include long-standing policy issues that are important to HBA members and key to a strong housing industry. The legislative agendas also serve as the HBA’s guide for its advocacy efforts in Topeka and Jefferson City and are designed to adapt to any legislation that may come our way during the legislative sessions.

It is difficult to predict what will happen during the upcoming Kansas legislative session, which begins on January 13. Much depends on the Kansas supreme Court’s anticipated decision in the Gannon v. State of Kansas case, which may or

may not order the legislature to increase education funding or the base state aid per pupil by close to $500 million.

Tax reform, or efforts to reduce personal

and business taxes, is expected to be on the agenda again in Jefferson City, as well as a debate on wheather Missouri should be a “Right to work” state. The Missouri General Assembly enters into session on January 8.

The Government Affairs Committee, which is charged with examining issues

and legislation and recommending policy positions, began discussing the HBA’s legislative agenda in October. The Committee is co-chaired by Harold

Phelps, Phelps engineering, Inc., and Brenner Holland, Hunt Midwest Residential, LLC. Committee members represent a broad spectrum of the housing industry, including: Tommy Angotti, Factory Direct Appliance, Misty Hanson, stewart Title of Kansas City, Curtis Harris, Gordon energy

& Drainage, Kevin Kirtley, K & e Flatwork, LLC, Richard Mather, Richard Mather Builders, Inc., Jim Pollard, Pollard & Associates, HBA President, Chris Ragland, Homes by Chris, LLC, George schluter, Gws, Inc., and Michael snodgrass, Builders Development Corporation.

Missouri and Kansas Legislative Agendas Approved

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January 9, 10 am Parade Committee

January 16, 8:30 am Economic Forecast

January 21, 11:30 pm Board of Directors Meeting

January 22, 11:30 am How the Parade of Homes Can Boost Your Business

January 29 Kansas Building Association Legislative Day

February 4-6 2014 NAHB International Builders’ Show

2014 Economic Forecast BreakfastThursday, January 16

Do business smarter by getting the latest economic information from two nationally-recognized economists at the HBA’s annual economic forecast. speakers include David Crowe, Chief economist and senior Vice President, the National Association of Home Builders, and Chris Kuehl, Co-founder and Managing Director, Armada Intelligence. 8:00 a.m. arrival time, 8:30 a.m. breakfast and programCost: $25 (members), $35(nonmembers), Breakfast Included

Location: The Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park, Ks 66211

Join the Parade! How the Parade of Homes Can Boost Your BusinessWednesday, January 22

HBA builder members share their strategies for maximizing the Parade of Homes for marketing their business and attracting new homeowners. Join a stellar panel, which includes: HBA President Chris Ragland, Homes by Chris, LLC, Justin Pfeifer, Pfeifer Homes, Russ Groshans, Casa Bella Construction, and Richard “Rocky” Rhodes, Allure Luxury Homes.

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Cost: $12 (members) - $15 (non-members), Lunch Included

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The Kansas Building Industry Association Legislative Day – wednesday, January 29, 2014. The Home Builders Association of Missouri Legislative Day – wednesday, March 5, 2014.

The KCHBA will join HBA members from across the state of Kansas for the annual Kansas Building Industry Association (KBIA) Legislative Day and first quarter Board meeting on wednesday, January 29, 2104. The HBA of Missouri (HBAM) Legislative Day will be held on wednesday, March 5, 2014. Legislative Day provides an important opportunity

for HBA members to meet face-to-face with their state legislators to discuss issues important to the home building

industry and their views on legislation up for consideration during the 2014 legislative session. It is critical that members of the housing industry show that they are paying attention to what is happening in Topeka and Jefferson City and to share their views on issues that impact their

business. For more information or to register for these events, please contact Beatriz Ibarra at [email protected] or (816) 733-2237.

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This month’s tip is the Jobsite safety Handbook, Third edition, english-spanish publication. The third edition of this popular handbook covers the key safety issues residential builders and trade contractors need to focus on to reduce accidents and injuries. This updated companion to federal regulations will help you prevent the most common hazards on your construction jobsites. It’s a MUsT for your company safety program. To order your copy go to www.builderbooks.com and reference item 00292 or call 800-223-2665.

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Benefits of NAHB MembershipThe Associates Council met and heard more about the benefits of NAHB

membership from builder member Tom woods who also happens to serve as First Vice Chairman of NAHB. Pictured here are Adam Tobias, Cable Dahmer, Tom woods, Kevin Kirtley, K&e Flatwork, and “safety Dave” Redlin. Go online at nahb.org for important news and events relevant to your business.

ed eilert, Chairman, Johnson County Board of Commissioners, served as the guest speak-er at the HBA Board’s November luncheon. Chairman eilert provided an overview of John-son County’s operating budget and briefed the Board on the opportunities and challenges fac-ing the County. He also provided HBA mem-bers with data on available lots in incorporated and unincorporated Johnson County. Accord-ing to Chairman eilert, there are 7,451 platted, undeveloped lots in the County and 8,951 acres in all land use categories.

Chariman eilert has a long career in public service. He served on the Overland Park City Council and later as Mayor of the city. He was also a Johnson County Commissioner before becoming Chairman. Chairman eilert has been a resident of Johnson County since 1965.

Chairman Ed Eilert Speaks to HBA Board of Directors

HBA Past Presidents Gather

The Past Presidents of the Home Builders Association gathered for an annual dinner at Jaspers Restaurant. They welcomed 2012 HBA President, Kevin stucker, to the group that has members from across the generations.

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A listing of participants, but not in order: Juston Jennings, Jennings Construction; Jason Lewis, Arklyn Homes, Inc.; Allen Ashelford, Ashelford Construction LLC; Jay Jones, Compass Design Build, LLC; Jim engle, James engle Custom Homes; John shilt, John shilt Homes, Inc.; Mike Valentine, Norton & schmidt Consulting engineers, LLC; Todd Bleakley, Prairie Farms Homes, LLC; Brent Nagel, summit Custom Homes, LLC; Craig weaver, summit Custom Homes, LLC; Tom French, Tom French Construction, Inc.; Jim Carlson, Traditional Homes; Robert Vasut, Vasut Construction, Inc.


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Favorite plans are larger than last year’s best sellers, and include a home office and a first-floor master bedroom.

There are clear trends in house plans, and they tell as much about marketing as they do about design. Here are the leading ones for 2013 based on sales from house plan subsidiaries of Hanley wood, BUILDeR’s parent company.

1. They’re presented well. It may seem obvious, but people gravitate toward an attractive presentation. sixty percent of the best-selling plans have photography, and the rest have high-quality 3D renderings. Make sure your marketing materials match your customers’ high

expectations.2. Social media

loves them. The best-selling plans get pinned a lot. Pinterest is a virtual scrapbook that many potential buyers are using. If your company doesn’t have a Pinterest page, start a pinboard to showcase your homes’ special features.

3. They’re ready for telecommuting. six out of 10 of the most popular plans have an office or a study, while others have living rooms that could easily serve that function.

4. The kitchen is everything. All of the top plan layouts have kitchens that include islands and are

open to the main living space.5. There’s still a place for formal

dining. Rumors of the dining room’s demise have been exaggerated. The majority of the top-selling home plans—six out of 10—have a dining room that is separate from the breakfast nook. will the space get used much? Maybe not, but buyers still want it.

6. They’re mainly two stories. seven out of the 10 top-selling designs have two stories—a big reversal from last year when 80 percent were single-level designs. But single-story living remains strong; a look at overall plan sales reveals an almost even split between one- and two-story homes.

7. The master bedroom is on the first floor. Nine out of 10 of these homes have a master suite on the first floor. Parents with children enjoy the privacy, and empty nesters appreciate the convenience. Accessibility will continue to gain importance in the coming years, so this trend is likely here to stay.

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GOVeRNMeNT & POLITICs2014 Missouri Legislative Agenda

The HBA’s 2014 Missouri Legislative Agenda includes long-standing policy issues that are important to HBA members and key to a strong housing industry. The HBA Government Affairs Committee will continue to monitor legislation and recommend policy positions as necessary.

Top PrioritiesFire Sprinklers in Residential Structures: Fire sprinklers in one and

two family residences and townhomes should remain a consumer option. Currently local governments are prohibited from mandating residential fire sprinklers in their building code. The HBA supports making this prohibition permanent by eliminating the December 31, 2019 sunset on the prohibition.

Licensing: The HBA opposes state license and/or registration legislation for home builders. The HBA has also opposed mandatory statewide licensing of home inspectors. The HBA believes licensure is best addressed at the local level.

Taxes: The HBA opposes any changes to state tax policy that adversely impacts economic growth and homeownership, including but not limited to, efforts to eliminate the state mortgage interest deduction, property tax deduction and state Historic Tax Credit. The HBA supports any tax credit or grant for new home buyers and the state Housing Trust Fund.

Building Codes: The HBA opposes any legislation creating a uniform statewide building or energy code.

Important PrioritiesArtificial Growth Management: The HBA opposes limits on new

development, including impact fees, urban growth boundaries and excise taxes.

Workers’ Compensation Reform: The HBA supports the requirement that everyone in the construction industry carry workers’ compensation insurance.

Green Building: The HBA supports non-mandatory initiatives to promote the use of green building technology in residential construction. HBA supports flexibility in guidelines and certification programs that include standards, such as the ICC 700 National Green Building standard and the Home Innovation Research Labs’ NGBS Green Certification program.

Recording Fees: The HBA generally opposes any additional fees proposed on recording instruments. The HBA supports redirecting any current recording fees towards housing initiatives, such as the state Housing Trust Fund.

Education Funding: while recognizing the connection between economic development and quality education, the HBA supports funding based on actual costs, administrative consolidation and further expansion of local funding options.

2014 Kansas Legislative AgendaThe HBA’s 2014 Kansas Legislative Agenda includes long-standing policy

issues that are important to HBA members and key to a strong housing industry. The HBA Government Affairs Committee will continue to monitor legislation and recommend policy positions as necessary.

Top PrioritiesFire Sprinklers in Residential Structures: Fire sprinklers in one and two

family residences and townhomes should remain a consumer option. Currently no political jurisdiction is allowed to adopt mandatory fire sprinklers in their residential building code.

Licensing: The HBA opposes license and/or registration legislation on a statewide basis. The HBA believes licensure is best addressed at the local level.

Taxes: The HBA opposes any changes to state tax policy that adversely impacts economic growth and homeownership, including but not limited to, efforts to eliminate the mortgage interest deduction, property tax deduction and state historical tax credit. The HBA supports any tax credit or grant for new home buyers and the state Housing Trust Fund.

Statewide Building Code: The HBA opposes any legislation creating a uniform statewide building code.

Important PrioritiesGrowth Management: The HBA opposes limits on new development,

including impact fees, urban growth boundaries and excise taxes.

Workers’ Compensation Insurance: The HBA supports the requirement that everyone in the residential construction industry carry workers’ compensation insurance.

Green Building: The HBA supports non-mandatory initiatives to promote the use of green building technology in residential construction. The HBA supports flexibility in guidelines and certification programs that include standards, such as the ICC 700 National Green Building standard and the Home Innovation Research Labs’ NGBS Green Certification program.

Recording Fees: The HBA opposes any additional fees on recording instruments. The HBA supports redirecting any current recording fees towards housing initiatives, such as the state Housing Trust Fund.

Unemployment Compensation Fund: The HBA supports the refunding of the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund by means that are fair, reasonable and balanced.

Education Funding: while recognizing the connection between economic development and quality education, the HBA supports funding based on actual costs, administrative consolidation and further expansion of local funding options.

Repeal Platting and Taxation Requirements: The HBA supports repealing the provisions of KsA 19-1207 implemented with senate Bill 193(2011). The HBA opposes paying a tax before it is levied and the burdensome efforts associated with estimating, collecting and refunding the projected tax bill.


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Executive CommitteeThe 2014 volunteer executive committee was welcomed at the Inaugural Dinner pictured left to right:Immediate Past President: Fred Delibero, summit Custom HomesPresident Chris Ragland, Homes by Chrissecretary/Treasurer: Brenner Holland, Hunt MidwestVice President: Mark Mather, Mather DevelopmentAssociate Representative: Kevin Kirtley, K & e Flatwork

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McCray Lumber and Millwork Team: Bob and Teresa Edinger, Alan and Sara Gordon, Steve and Kyna Haynes

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The HBA’s Inaugural Dinner brought together more than 100 members and guests for an evening of celebration and awards at the Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza. The event is a special night to welcome the incoming president of the Board of Directors, the new executive committee and present the annual HBA Awards.

A Festive Evening at the Inaugural Celebration


Amy and Gary and Kerns, Gary Kerns Homebuilders





Happy Anniversary the strength of an association is in its membership and a thank you goes out to all of those members who continue to support the HBa.

1947Byers Construction Co dba Brinton Homes1948First Federal Bank, F.s.B.1951Kansas City Power & Light Company1952Acme Floor Company, Inc.1954Capitol Federal1971Neighbors Construction Company, Inc.1972Riffe Construction

1973Arrowhead Drywall supplies1976ABI Corporation1987James III Homes, Inc.1988Midwest Fireplace1990Phelps engineering, Inc.1991Hedrick Construction Company, L.L.C.1996Robert A washam Construction, Inc.

1999Distinctive Homes by J & K PropertiesGolden Key, Inc.Koehler Building Co., Inc.sallee Homes, Inc.2000John shilt Homes, Inc.Robben Development Company2002Casa Bella Construction Incstill Builders, Inc.2004C & B Construction Company, Inc.Raintree Builders Inc.Olsson Associates2005Hall Custom Builders2006s & H Homes LLCMark DeBrabander Foundations Co

2008Pyramid Homes, LLC2009Builders Development CorporationProvident Ventureswineteer, Inc. dba Lifewise Renovations2010Arvest BankBright Construction, Inc.GeoComfort Geothermal systems/enertech GlobalK stucker enterprisesRausch Coleman Homes of KC LLC2011Culligan of Greater KCelevated electronics LLCMBL Development CoTodd Hill Homes LLC.2012BlueLinx Corporation

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Steve ClaytonClayton House, LLC8416 w 74th st.Overland Park, Ks 66204 (913) [email protected]

Paul GardnerRs Unlimited Landscaping Inc.PO Box 334, Louisburg, Ks 66053 (816) [email protected]

Bruce Roberts waterford Design-Build, IncPO Box 8150, Prairie Village, Ks 66208 (913) [email protected]

Chris Shahbazi AAA Lifetime exterior Remodeling6219 N Oak, Kansas City, MO 64118 (816) [email protected]

Jason Lewis Arklyn Homes, Inc.PO Box 29188, Parkville, MO 64152 (816) [email protected]

Dan Kauffman Bank of Lee’s summit210 sw Main, Lee’s summit, MO 64063(816) [email protected]

Ron Ratkey Crown Aging In Place RenovationsPO Box 860488, shawnee, Ks 66202 (913) [email protected]

Providence HomesTerri Marks13004 w 128th st.Overland Park, Ks 66213 (913) [email protected]

Welcome new Members

CorrectionBrenner Holland, Hunt Midwest, is serving in the leadership position of HBA secretary/Treasurer-National Director.



2008Pyramid Homes, LLC2009Builders Development CorporationProvident Ventureswineteer, Inc. dba Lifewise Renovations2010Arvest BankBright Construction, Inc.GeoComfort Geothermal systems/enertech GlobalK stucker enterprisesRausch Coleman Homes of KC LLC2011Culligan of Greater KCelevated electronics LLCMBL Development CoTodd Hill Homes LLC.2012BlueLinx Corporation

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HBA STAFF Office: 816-942-8800Sara Corless executive Vice President [email protected], 816-733-2216Beatriz Ibarra Vice President of Government Affairs [email protected] 816-733-2237 Gina Battle Director of Parade of Homes [email protected], 816-733-2219Marcia Jurgens Permit and Accounting Manager [email protected], 816-733-2215Stephanie Stollsteimer Director of Marketing & Communications [email protected], 816-733-2213

Andrew McKeegan Association services Manager [email protected], 816-733-2224Phil Yancey Membership Manager [email protected], 816-733-2245Dawn Allenexecutive Assistant/Communication and [email protected], 816-733-2239Cara ThomasDirector, Home [email protected], 816-733-2217

The original Kansas City Home show returns, March 28-30, to Bartle Hall. It’s been a Kansas City tradition for sixty- six years and together with the Flower, Lawn and Garden show showcases new opportunities and choices for homeowners to get a jump on spring home and garden projects. Make sure your company is an exhibitor! Home show Director, Cara Thomas, recently shared some thoughts about the big event. For more information about being an exhibitor, go to KCHomeshow.com.

Why are you excited about the Home Show and Flower, Lawn & Garden Show 2014?

The Home show is the place to see, learn about and buy the latest home and garden products and services from more than 200 companies in one place. with its great mix of new and returning exhibitors, presenters and education, the 2014 spring Home show is an excellent opportunity for exhibitors to connect with the consumers.

Why should a company be an exhibitor in the home show?

excellent exposure to thousands of attendees for three consecutive days where you can build brand awareness.

Be a part of the original and longest running home show in Kansas City, the one-stop-shop for attendees looking to buy, update, or just decorate their home next spring.

Attract new customers and build

relationships with existing customers.Launch a new product or service and sell!Build a database of clients and drive

customers to your website or store.Do you think a stronger economy

gives consumers a reason to come out to the Home Show?

with the improving economy combined with relatively low interest rates, folks are ready to invest more in their home. They will be eager to see what the Home show has to offer.

This is the 66th year for this home show….what do you think that means for Kansas City?

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Alan White, First Federal BankBob Bollier Award for Sales and MarketingPresented by Misty Hanson, 2012 Award Recipeint

Alan white began his career with First Federal Bank in 1974 as an Assistant Branch Manager. In 1977, he opened and managed First Federal’s first mortgage office in Johnson County, originating all types of loans there until 1985, when he moved to First Federal’s loan department as Assistant Manager. In 1990, he was promoted to senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, a position held until 2007. At that time, his love of working directly with customers led him back to originations at First Federal’s Johnson County Office. Although he can do all types of loans, his specialty is in new home construction. Alan works directly with individuals and families wanting to build a home with a product called a construction/permanent loan. Many of you may know him for his work with builders financing inventory of spec and custom homes.

Alan has served on the Board of Directors and various committees of the HBA. He is a past director with the Missouri Mortgage Banker’s Association and has served as a Board Member with the Mortgage Banker’s Association of Kansas City.

Justin Pfeifer, Pfeifer Homes Inc.Next Generation BuilderPresented by John Moffitt

Justin Pfeifer has been working with his family’s residential home building company ever since the summer when he was 13 years old. He started out working on one of the framing crews as their helper boy. After a couple summers he worked with the main superintendent learning the ins and outs of the field superintending and the building industry. By high school Justin knew being a home builder was the career for him so he graduated from Pittsburg state University with a Bachelor of science degree in Construction Management with an emphasis in residential design. since graduating in 2011 Justin has worked alongside his father Troy Pfeifer as the Vice President of Pfeifer Homes Inc.

Misty Hanson, Stewart TitleFred J. Geier Associate of the YearPresented by Steve Haynes, 2012 Award Recipient

Misty Hanson is a returning award recipient from last year as the recipient of the Bob Bollier Award for sales and Marketing. The reality is that her commitment to the HBA has been unprecedented during the past few years and leadership wanted her to have this special recognition.

Misty grew up in Dallas, Texas and moved to Kansas City in 1987 where she graduated from Park Hill High school and then UMKC. During college she worked at Re/Max and says that’s when she caught the real estate bug. she now works for stewart Title as the Business Development Officer. She earned her Real Estate license in 1997 and has continued to maintain that certification. She first sold for J.D. Reece and then Reece & Nichols before going to work for stewart Title as an escrow processor. she worked at a couple of other title companies before returning to stewart Title.

It is Misty’s enthusiasm she brings to her HBA involvement that makes her such a valuable leader for the association. she goes above and beyond to support the HBA committees and events.

Dan Norburg, Norburg ContractingBuilder Hall of FamePresented by John Moffitt, 2010 Award Recipient

When Dan Norburg was told about the award the first thing he said was, “but I’m a remodeler!” The fact is the HBA is a builder/remodeler organization and Dan exemplifies the finest in this industry. Dan is a Kansas Citian born and raised. He created Norburg Contracting as a company that is second to none in quality craftsmanship and service. Anyone can tell you Norburg Contracting is a remodeler of choice in Kansas City.

Dan had been a leader in the industry with professional designation and affiliations starting in the early nineties. He has served on the board of directors consistently and those of us in meetings with him know he is oftentimes the conscience of the board asking, “Is this the right thing to do?”

He chaired the HBA Remodelers’ Council numerous years and is a lifetime NAHB director who has served as a trustee of NAHB’s Remodeler’s Council.

2013 Inaugural Award Recipents

In case you haven’t heard, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath

Association (NKBA) are co-locating the International Builders’ show® (IBs) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry show (KBIS). This first annual Design & Construction week™ takes place February 4-6, 2014 in Las Vegas.

Two floors, one badge. By co-locating the two events, you can see and talk with exhibitors from every aspect of the indus-try during the same week, all for one low price. Plus, you’ll cut down on the cost of

hotel and travel and you’ll only be away from your business for a few days. As an added bonus, you will also have access to the show floor of a third show, the Inter-national window Coverings expo.

1,500+ Exhibitors with Innovative Products. Design & Construction week is expected to draw more than 75,000 builders, remodelers, developers, architects and other industry professionals from over 100 countries. It will be the one

place the entire building industry comes together in North America this year.

Networking with Peers. Between IBs and KBIs, the anticipated number of exhibiting companies is expected to top 1,500. You’ll see hundreds of new and improved products, and also have access to company representatives to ask questions and help you solve problems.

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Housing Continues to Improve in Metro Area

Housing production continues to outpace the prior five years in cities across the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area. November numbers were down slightly compared to October, but are still the highest for November since 2007 with 340 single family permits. The year to date single family permit total is 3,803 compared to 2012 with 3,020 for a 26 percent increase. Multi-family housing continues to climb with 275 permits located primarily in Gladstone with 221, according to the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City’s (HBA) monthly Residential Building Permit statistics report.

“During the past 32 years the HBA has tracked building permits which have ranged from a low of 2,154 in 2009 to a high in 2004 of 11,089. In fact the average of those years is 6,755 annually and the median is 7,563,” said executive Vice President sara Corless. “By all accounts we have room to continue this growth in 2014 and beyond.”

The share of new permits per county has remained relatively unchanged since 2012 with Johnson County at 41 percent, Jackson County at 18 percent, Clay County at 16 percent and Platte County with 10 percent. Cities in the top ten year to date include Kansas City, Missouri with 621, Olathe with 480, Overland Park with 402, Lee’s summit with 316, Lenexa with 199, Platte County with 172, shawnee with 142, Kansas City, Kansas/wyandotte County with 138, Blue springs with 132, and Leawood with 108.


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Residential Building Permit Statistics

November 2013Single M-F M-F S-F M-F M-F Total Single M-F M-F S-F M-F M-F Total

Family Units Units Total Units Sale Rent Units Family Units Units Total Units Sale Rent UnitsUnits^ Sale% Rent Units YTD YTD YTD YTD Units^ Sale% Rent Units YTD YTD YTD YTD

CASS COUNTY LEAVENWORTH COUNTYArchie 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Basehor 6 0 0 6 80 0 0 80Belton 4 0 0 4 11 0 0 11 Lansing 1 0 0 1 19 0 0 19Cass County 0 0 0 0 23 0 0 23 Leav. County 2 0 0 2 50 0 0 50Cleveland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Leavenworth 5 0 0 5 22 0 0 22Drexel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tonganoxie 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 7Garden City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 14 178 0 0 178Harrisonville 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4Lake Winnebago 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 WYANDOTTE COUNTYLee's Summit 1 0 0 1 37 0 0 37 Bonner Springs 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 12Peculiar 2 0 0 2 3 0 0 3 Edwardsville 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1Pleasant Hill 1 0 0 1 25 0 0 25 KCK/Wyandotte Co 15 0 0 15 138 0 306 444Raymore 13 0 0 13 91 0 0 91 15 0 0 15 151 0 306 457Village of Loch Lloyd 3 0 0 3 13 0 0 13

24 0 0 24 208 0 0 208 MIAMI COUNTYLouisburg 0 0 0 0 22 0 0 22

CLAY COUNTY Miami County 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 20Clay County 1 0 0 1 41 0 0 41 Osawatomie 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Excelsior Springs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paola 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Gladstone 0 0 221 221 2 0 221 223 Spring Hill 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 5Kansas City 40 0 0 40 425 0 340 765 0 0 0 0 47 0 0 47Kearney 3 0 0 3 58 0 0 58Lawson 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 November 2013 340 0 275 615 3803 0 2768 6571Liberty 3 0 0 3 37 0 0 37North Kansas City 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 9Pleasant Valley 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Smithville 7 0 0 7 27 0 0 27

54 0 221 275 600 0 561 1161

JACKSON COUNTYBlue Springs 4 0 0 4 132 0 0 132 Month/Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013Buckner 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 January 353 221 96 137 90 188 273Grain Valley 2 0 0 2 43 0 0 43 February 475 262 129 145 121 182 224Grandview 0 0 0 0 22 0 0 22 March 824 353 131 252 180 270 335Greenwood 7 0 0 7 32 0 0 32 April 687 441 184 228 210 277 444Independence 0 0 0 0 63 0 0 63 May 677 231 189 213 230 294 337Jackson County 3 0 0 3 34 0 0 34 June 616 260 204 239 262 268 333Kansas City 5 0 24 29 58 0 432 490 July 546 311 196 180 204 288 409Lake Lotawana 2 0 0 2 20 0 0 20 August 515 293 207 243 205 260 354Lee's Summit 25 0 0 25 279 0 0 279 September 397 264 219 173 202 379 383Oak Grove 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 11 October 597 314 226 279 205 331 371Raytown 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 November 385 167 192 173 185 283 340Sugar Creek 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 December 313 115 182 209 207 279

48 0 24 72 695 0 432 1127 PLATTE COUNTYEdgerton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Kansas City 5 0 0 5 138 0 55 193Parkville 6 0 0 6 52 0 0 52Platte City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Platte County 13 0 0 13 172 0 0 172Riverside 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Weatherby Lake 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 S-F M-F TotalWeston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Units Units Units

24 0 0 24 366 0 55 421 2007 6072 1378 74502008 3117 1830 4947

JOHNSON COUNTY 2009 1973 692 2665De Soto 3 0 0 3 22 0 28 50 2010 2262 253 2515Edgerton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 2094 600 2694Fairway 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 2012 3020 1749 4769Gardner 25 0 0 25 72 0 0 72 2013 3803 2768 6571Johnson County 2 0 0 2 38 0 0 38Leawood 8 0 0 8 108 0 170 278Lenexa 23 0 30 53 199 0 131 330Merriam 1 0 0 1 11 0 0 11 ^The Single Family number is units and includes both attached and detached units.Mission Hills 2 0 0 2 7 0 0 7 %Multi-Family units are in buildings with 5 or more units and are divided by sale/rent.Olathe 39 0 0 39 480 0 32 512 # Not available at time of reportOverland Park 38 0 0 38 402 0 1053 1455Prairie Village 2 0 0 2 8 0 0 8Shawnee 14 0 0 14 142 0 0 142Spring Hill 4 0 0 4 63 0 0 63Westwood 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2

161 0 30 191 1558 0 1414 2972

Comparison of Single Family

(Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Wyandotte Counties)Building Units for Greater Kansas City

*Annual totals may not match seasonally adjusted numbers.

Comparison of Permits By Units Issued Year to Date*2007 -2013

3,803

Permit information reflects the most recent data at time of publication. In order to ensure accurate recording of residential building permit statistics, the HBA may revise monthly and year-to-date figures when updated data is made available.

Annual Total*

All numbers shown in the box above are ACTUAL NUMBERS.,

6,385 3,232 2,155 2,471 2,301 3,299

Residential Building Permit Statistics


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