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Summer 2015 Issue 4

NEWSLINEThe Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnatiwww.cincybuilders.com

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HBA Officers, Directors and Staff:OFFICERSChairman of the Board Dan May, Ireland-May Ltd.President Mike Hoffmaster, GreatWay HomesVice President/ Ray Neverovich, Treasurer The Drees Co.Second Vice President/ Jeff Hebeler, M/I HomesSecretary

DIRECTORSCraig Abercrombie, Abercrombie & AssociatesT.J. Ackermann, Ackermann CompanySheila Baker, First Title AgencyTim Burgoyne, Hal HomesAdam Cristo, Cristo HomesScott Dallis, Dallis HomesJohn Hensley, Hensley Custom Building GroupDaniel Kieffer, Fifth Third BankShannon Lachenman, Brookstone HomesScott Lucke, Robert Lucke HomesMark Meinhardt, Star One RealtorsDoug Partington, The Inverness GroupJon Sauerland, Moen Inc.Shelly Scheuer, Caliber Home LoansAndy Temmel, Arthur Rutenberg HomesMathew Walker, M/I HomesAdam Weber, AE Door & Window Co.Julie Zicka, Zicka Homes

STAFFExecutive Director Dan Dressman (513) 589-3206

Director of Government Affairs

Director of Betsey Kelly Membership (513) 589-3213

Director of Operations Karen Pfeiffer (513) 589-3214

Director of Finance Beth Schramm (513) 589-3215

Director of Brooke Stoops Professional (513) 589-3212 Development

Administrative/Special Felicia Frodge Projects Coordinator (513) 589-3204

Published by the HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CINCINNATI 415 Glensprings Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246; Phone: (513) 851-6300; www.CincyBuilders.com. Members’ annual subscription- $30. Additional members’ subscription-$75 annually. All rights reserved. Copying or reproduction of the HBA Newslines without the expressed written permission of the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati is strictly prohibited. Copyright © 2015 by the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. Also available online at www.cincybuilders.com. HBA Newsline is printed and designed by Cox Media Group.

To advertise in this publication, contact Bob Burckle 937-743-6768 or email [email protected]

Our MissionThe Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati is a professional organization of builders, developers, remodelers and related businesses who aspire to be on the leading edge of home building through networking, education and industry advocacy.

Calendar of Events

Steve Feldmann(513) 589-3210

August10 Golf Outing13 Networking Happy Hour18 Lunch & Learn28 Maximizing Your HBA Investment28 Meet the Builder Luncheon

September3 Parade Craze Street Party10 SW Ohio Partners in Progress Candidates’ Forum 10 Networking Happy Hour15 Lunch & Learn16 Strategic Planning Session18 Building Officials Forum

October8 Networking Happy Hour16 Lead Paint Refresher Training20 Lunch & Learn21 Lead Paint Refresher Training22 Fall Event & Elections (6 Degrees of Separation, Speed Networking)TBD Membership Drive

November3 OVDC Annual Meeting & Election12 Networking Happy Hour13 Lead Paint Initial Training17 Lunch & Learn20 Maximizing Your HBA Investment20 Meet the Builder Luncheon

December1 SMC Holiday Party11 Annual Meeting & Holiday Party

Around the HBA 4-5

Networking 6-7

Advocacy 8-13

In This Issue...NAHB Names Top 200 Builders:Proposed Amendments to HBA Bylaws

10 Code Proposals with Big Price TagsNew Closing Rules Take Effect Oct. 1

Dancing With The StarsMeet the Builders

Education 14-15 EPA Lead Renovator Initial And Refresher Training

Homeshows 16-19

Pemit Data 22-23 Single-Family Permits

2015 New MembersMembership 20

Parade CrazeSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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A Around the HBANAHB Names Top 200 Builders: Builder Magazine, published by the National Association of Home Builders, recently published its annual list of the top 200 builders in the country. Several companies with operations in the Cincinnati area were included on the list. Those listed and their ranking include Ryan Homes (Reston, VA) - #4; M/I Homes (Columbus, OH) - #14; The Drees Co. (Ft. Mitchell, KY) - #28; Fischer Homes (Erlanger, KY) - #40; Arthur Rutenberg Homes (Clearwater, FL) - #121; and Hills Communities/ Inverness Homes (Cincinnati) - #166. D.R. Horton Homes (Ft. Worth, TX) which does not operate in the Cincinnati area was ranked #1.

Congratulations to T.J. Ackermann and Ralph Meierjohan, The Meijerjohn Group, and their CiTiRAMA® community, Witherby Meadows, for being recognized as the Cincinnati Community Development Corporation’s 2014 Developer of the Year. The community was singled-out during the May awards luncheon for introducing “visitability” into last year’s CiTiRAMA®. The HBA was also recognized by the Center for Independent Living Options at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July for promoting passage of the 2-year tax abatement in the City of Cincinnati for new homes that include visitability.

Barry Keidel RetiresBarry Keidel, who spent 44 years with Keidel Supply, Cincinnati’s largest local plumbing supplier and wholesale distributor, retired on July 2. He joined the company shortly after graduating from the University of Cincinnati and took over as president following his father in the early

1990s. Under Barry’s leadership, the company grew from a neighborhood supply shop to a large showroom and distribution center. Keidel Supply currently has three Ohio locations. In 2009, Keidel hired Mike Barton as CEO.

Proposed Amendments to HBA BylawsThe Board of Directors approved several revisions to the HBA bylaws at their monthly meeting in May. There are basically eight series of revisions. Builder members will be requested to approve these amendments at the fall membership meeting scheduled Thursday, Oct. 22, 6 pm, at Four Bridges Country Club. Copies of the document, with the highlighted amendments can be obtained at CincyBuilders.com/builder-documents. Questions: Dan Dressman, [email protected].

1. Merges the Constitution into the By-Laws. There will no longer be separate documents. All provisions in the current Constitution are included in the text of the revised By-Laws. Pages: 2-5, 6-7

2. Changes the classification of builders from “Active” to “Builder.” Makes consistent with the NAHB classifications. Page 5

3. Changes the definition of Builder (Active), Associate and Affiliate members to make consistent with NAHB definitions. Pages 5-6

4. Clarifies that the member is an individual and not a business entity. Makes compliant with Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code (the HBA’s tax exempt status). Page 5

5. Moves the provisions concerning disciplinary action from the Election of Member section to the Code of Ethics. From Page 8 to Page 7

6. Makes meeting notice provisions uniform throughout document. Pages 8, 9, 11,12

7. Moves quorum provisions from Code of Ethics to Voting section. From Page 3 to Page 9

8. Allows for electronic and regular mail balloting for votes on director elections and member-wide issues. Page 9

9. Provides dissolution procedures for Association. Page 17.

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The Sales and Marketing Council once again raised nearly $5,000 through the HBA Charitable Foundation for People Working Cooperatively to modify a disabled veteran’s home to make it more accessible for him at this year’s Dancing with the HBA. Thank you to this year’s fantastic amateur dancers, Tom Ashpaw, McCabe Lumber; Keith Bennett, Comey & Shepherd Realtors (Most Entertaining!); Lori Buck, Ashford Homes, LLC (first prize for most funds raised!); Beverly Corsmeier, Coldwell Banker West Shell; Andrea Davis, Designs on Madison; Mike Hoffmaster, GreatWay Homes, LLC; Jamie Humes, Great Traditions Homes (first prize for best dancer!); Jessica Mills, Comey & Shepherd Realtors (second prize for best dancer!); Terry Sievers; and John Thomas, Leaders Moving and Storage, the professional dancers from Arthur Murray Cincinnati, and the fantastic committee which planned the event. Check out the video recap on the HBA’s blog at www.cincybuilders.com/blog.

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Meet the BuildersTom Lofquist of Ryan Homes and Greg Williams of M/I Homes offered their thoughts on the home building industry, the future of the market, consumer trends, and working with subcontractors at a Meet the Builder Luncheon at the HBA on May 29th.

Henry FischerHBA member Henry Fischer presented an alternative solution to replacing the Brent Spence Bridge to the HBA Board of Directors at their meeting in April.

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HBA Golf Outing August 10thAs always, foursomes quickly sold out for this year’s golf outing scheduled for August 10th at Four Bridges Country Club, but sponsorships are still available! Contact Brooke Stoops at [email protected] to get involved.

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Ray Neverovich, Dan Dressman, and Steve Feldmann on the Speaker’s Balcony at the U.S. Capitol

Speaker John Boehner with Ray & Jill Neverovich, Dan Dressman, and Steve Feldmann at the Speaker’s Office in the U.S. Capitol

10 Code Proposals with Big Price TagsThere are dozens of proposals to change the next edition of the International Code Council’s model codes that have a particularly big impact on home building practices and on builders’ bottom lines.

Here are 10 examples — and 10 reasons to talk to your code officials who will vote on these proposals at the ICC Public Comment Hearings or online during the Governmental Consensus Voting Period this fall.

G226-15 – Fire Prevention Superintendent: This proposal would require a fire prevention superintendent from an approved agency to be present 24/7 during construction of all Type V buildings.

If this is approved, add another independent third-party inspector to your budget. Requested Final Action: Disapprove

G230-15 – Sprinklers during Construction: This proposal would require the fire sprinkler system be completed, tested and approved before construction can continue above 40 feet in height for all buildings of Type III, IV and V construction.

This is an impractical and onerous requirement that will add significant cost and drastically change the order in which utilities are brought to the site. Requested Final Action: Disapprove

G162-15 – Horizontal Separation: This proposal would require a 50-foot separation distance from Type V buildings (with light-frame wood construction) above a horizontal separation to lot lines or adjoining buildings on the same lot.

The result: Low-rise multifamily and mixed-use buildings consisting of several floors of wood framing over top of a concrete or steel “podium” and constructed using the International Building Code would have to be built at least 100 feet apart from each other, not very plausible for infill developments in urban and close suburban neighborhoods. Requested Final Action: Disapprove

G128-15 – High-Risk Areas: This proposal limits the height, area and number of stories of in buildings with automatic fire sprinklers located in high-seismic, flood hazard or hurricane-prone regions, to the same limits as unsprinklered buildings.

The proposal (and several similar proposals) claims to promote resilient construction, but is not based on sound science, nor does it reflect a broad consensus of stakeholders. Where adopted, followed and enforced, the International Building Code does an excellent job of providing strong, resilient buildings.

FS176-15 – Foam Plastic Insulation: Exterior Walls: This proposal adds a new section that requires a thermal barrier to be installed on exterior side of foam plastics 1/2-inch thick or greater used in exterior walls.

Another layer of gypsum or other material not only adds more costs, but it means a lot of significant design changes from the width of a window sill to the size of the doorjamb. Requested Final Action: Disapprove

S10-15 – Special Inspections – This proposal would require special inspections for firestops, fire-resistant joint systems and perimeter fire barrier systems on all buildings over two stories.

Building inspectors already do these inspections as part of their regular duties. Paying for an additional inspection just costs more money without ensuring additional safety. Requested Final Action: Disapprove

EB13-15 & EB34-15 – Accessibility: These proposals would allow changes to existing buildings to comply with the 2009 edition of ICC A117.1 instead of the upcoming edition, which includes such changes as increasing the turning diameter from 60 inches to 67 inches and the clear floor space from 30 x 48 inches to 30 x 52 inches.

This is the first time that the A117.1 standard has deviated from the original federal accessibility regulations, and therefore the issue needs to be addressed in the case of existing buildings. The concept of allowing existing buildings to conform to past accessibility requirements is not new: It has already been established in the Fair Housing Act, and it is logical that the building code follows suit. Requested Final Action: Approve as Submitted

M85-15 – Flexible Duct Length: This code change proposal limits flexible duct lengths to a 5-foot maximum.

The proposed limit will impact the ability to install flexible ducts in attics and in locations poorly suited for rigid ductwork. The change will also increase the cost of

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Congressman Steve Chabot with Stuart Cowan, Ray Neverovich, Dan Dressman & Steve Feldmann in the Congressman’s D.C. Office

Congressman Brad Wenstrup with Stuart Cowan, Ray Neverovich, Dan Dressman & Steve Feldmann outside the Congressman’s D.C. Office

typical installations. Requested Final Action: Disapprove

P101-15 Part I and II – Size of water service pipe: This proposal will increase the minimum size of water service piping from ¾ inch to 1 inch in diameter for both the International Plumbing Code and the International Residential Code.

This is a solution looking for a problem that doesn’t exist. Modern fixtures have decreased water consumption, lowering peak demand in older homes. If sprinklers are required, they frequently have a separate tap and need to be properly sized based on the application, not an arbitrary diameter. The additional fee for the larger connection varies by jurisdiction, in some cases the cost increase can be in excess of $2,000. Requested Final Action: Disapprove

RM32-15 –Return air plenums: This proposal would remove the ability to use a stud wall or floor joists cavity for return air plenums.

This would prevent a traditional and effective construction practice without any data to support the change. Currently there is no requirement to have any return ducting. The existing code allows for panned return air plenum that provide a more effective path back to the air handler than no return. No reason to change the code. Requested Final Action: Disapprove

Source: NAHB

New Closing Rules Take Effect October 1The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that new mortgage lending rules scheduled to take effect on Aug. 1 will be delayed until Oct. 1.

On Oct. 1, the CFPB will institute new rules regarding disclosures under the Truth in Lending Act and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act that will affect all home builders, particularly those with a real estate lending arm.

Under the new procedures as a result of the Dodd Frank Act, four documents will be merged into two. The Good Faith Estimate and Truth in Lending disclosures will be eliminated and combined into a new single Loan Estimate form, or “LE.”

In addition, the final Truth in Lending Disclosure and HUD-1 Settlement Statement are being replaced by the Closing Disclosure, or “CD.”

What Do These Changes Mean?

Under the new rule, the biggest change is that the Closing Disclosure must be provided to the consumer a full three days prior to the closing, and if there are changes during that 72-hour period, the closing could be delayed.

Currently, the HUD-1 Settlement Statement can be presented to the buyer on the day of closing and any changes to the statement can take

place during the loan closing.

In addition, the Loan Estimate must be delivered to the prospective buyer no later than three business days after receiving the application.

Changes Aimed at Helping Consumers

These new rules are intended to streamline the loan application process and make it easier for consumers to understand by clearly spelling out the most relevant details all on one page – the interest rate of the mortgage loan, the amount of the monthly payments and a listing of all the closing costs.

For consumers applying for adjustable rate mortgages, the documents will explain how their interest rate and future monthly payments could change based on certain factors.

During the rulemaking process, NAHB was actively involved by submitting comment letters, both individually and with coalition partners, urging the CFPB to ensure that any changes that would make it easier for consumers to understand and comply with the settlement process would not place any undue burdens on builders, lenders and other housing professionals.

Source: National Association of Home Builders

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U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown with Ray Neverovich, Dan Dressman & Steve Feldmann in the U.S. Capitol

Congressman Brad Wenstrup and Congressman Roger Williams with Ray Neverovich, Stuart Cowan, Dan Dressman & Steve Feldmann in Congressman William’s Office

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EPA Issues Final Waters of the U.S. Rule The Waters of the U.S. Rule was published on June 29, 2015 and will be effective on August 28th.

The rule, which will go into effect by mid-August, establishes a broad definition of tributaries which, for the first time, includes ditches. It will also allow federal agencies to regulate adjacent non-wetlands located more than a quarter-mile from a traditional navigable water and isolated ponds located within the 100-year floodplain.

The U.S. Supreme Court has twice affirmed that the Clean Water Act places limits on federal authority and that the rule permits the federal government to supplant the role of the states in regulating intrastate waters.

The House recently passed legislation that would force the EPA and the Corps to withdraw this rule and develop a new plan after the agencies go back and consult with state and

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Build-PACThe 2015 Build-PAC fundraising campaign is in full gear. The goal is to raise $20,000 in 2015 to contribute to local and state candidates who are pro-housing and pro-small business.

Why should you contribute to Build-PAC? Because, you can have a voice in the political system through Build-PAC.

The government at the local, state and federal government is involved in

every aspect of your business. Too often, the government acts as a business prevention department, keeping you from doing what is best for your clients, customers, employees and other stakeholders. This impact involves every type of business—builders, developers, planners, engineers, distributors, suppliers, vendors, contractors, manufacturers, etc. Every regulation adds costs to a business and ultimately to the homebuyer, the end consumer.

Through Build-PAC, you have a voice. Build-PAC is one of the few PACs focused just on the southwestern Ohio region. Funds go exclusively to candidates from the operational area of the HBA of Greater Cincinnati. Candidates actively seek Build-PAC’s support. What are the donor levels? $25—Friendship Club (having a voice) $150—PAC Club (able to vote for trustees) $300—Executive Club (able to run for trustee) $600—President’s Club (special recognition) $1,200—Chairman’s Club (special recognition) Clubs are open to all members of the HBA of Greater Cincinnati—builders, associates & affiliates.

Please consider contributing to Build-PAC. Contact Steve Feldmann at [email protected] for more information.

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (AL) with Ray Neverovich, Dan Dressman & Steve Feldmann in Washington, D.C.

local governments, conduct discussions with small business stakeholders as mandated under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, and produce an accurate cost-benefit analysis. Companion legislation, S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act, is pending in the Senate. The NAHB testified in favor of the legislation.

OSHA Seeks to Protect Construction Workers in Confined SpacesConfined spaces are work areas that are not designed for continuous occupancy and may be difficult to exit in the event of an emergency. In home building, some of these may include manholes, sewer systems, crawlspaces and attics.

On May 4, OSHA issued a final rule covering workers who enter confined spaces in construction.

In general, the new rule requires employers to:

• Evaluate the jobsite to identify confined spaces

• Develop a written program and permitting system for permit-required confined spaces

• Control physical hazards and conduct monitoring for atmospheric hazards in confined spaces that are permit required

• Provide training for confined space entrants, attendants, supervisors and emergency duties.

In addition, home builders who hire trade contractors (i.e., subcontractors) to do work in a confined space may also have responsibilities under the new standard.

Builders, or controlling contractors as OSHA labels them, must discuss permit required confined spaces on the site and their hazards with employers who must enter permit required spaces, as well as each other before and after entering the space.

The new rule takes effect August 3, 2015. For more information and a copy of the rule, visit OSHA’s confined space website: https://www.osha.gov/confinedspaces/index.html.

Source: NAHB

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Prior to the NAHB Summer Meeting in Washington, D.C., Ray & Jill Neverovich, Dan Dressman and Steve Feldmann met Speaker John Boehner and Senator Sherrod Brown. They were joined by Stuart Cowan for meetings with Congressmen Steve Chabot and Brad Wenstrup. (see photos). The group discussed several federal issues, including environmental regulations, GSE reform (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac), labor shortages, and tax reform.

Partners for Progress Candidates ForumThe 2015 Southwest Ohio Candidates’ Forum has been rescheduled for September 10th at Cooper Creek from 6:00-7:30pm. The focus is on local candidates running in 2015 (township trustees and clerks, city council members and mayors, school board members, judges). The forum is a good opportunity for our members to meet and hear from candidates for local offices. The Partners for Progress coalition is composed of the HBA of Greater Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors, the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Apartment Association, the Associated Builders & Contractors of the Miami Valley, and the Mortgage Bankers Association of Greater Cincinnati.

Statehouse UpdateHB77 (Contractor Registration)The House Commerce & Labor Committee is expected to take up a revised version of the contractor registration legislation. HBAGC continues to work with the local delegation in opposition to the legislation. There isn’t a timetable on when the new version will be introduced.

Type II Annexation The HBA is part of a group working to see if there is legislation that all interested parties can agree on so that a bill can move forward. There isn’t a timetable on when legislation will be introduced.

BudgetThe State approves a budget every two years. The Ohio legislature recently approved the budget for the cycle covering July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017.

There are a few highlights. • 6.3% across-the-board income tax cut.• 3% tax rate for business income over $250,000.• Phase-in over two years of a 100% deduction for the first $250,000 of business income. It will go from current 50% deduction to 75% deduction in 2016 and then 100% deduction in 2017.• The proposal to raise the commercial activity tax and sales tax were not part of the final bill.

Build-PAC UpdateBuild-PAC approved several candidate requests for funding. • Amy Murray, Cincinnati City Council Member - $500.• George Lang, West Chester Township Trustee - $500.• Tom Brinkman, State Representative - $500.• Jonathan Dever, State Representative - $500.• Bill Blessing, State Representative - $500.• Greg Hartmann, Hamilton County Commissioner - $500.• NAHB approved $1,000 for Congressman Brad Wenstrup.

State & Local Advocacy Update

Over 50 HBA Members enjoyed a beautiful day of golf at the Four Bridges Country Club on May 11th where they raised over $4,000 for Build-PAC’s candidate fund.

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OVDC UpdateSoil & Water Conservation District Committee met with Clermont County Soil & Water Conservation District Board and staff.

OVDC seeking input from members operating in the City of Cincinnati regarding the use of Interim Development Overlay Districts. These districts are being discussed by the City in relation to tear-down/ sub-divide projects in Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout.

Craig Abercrombie will serve as the OVDC representative on the Hamilton County Thoroughfare Plan Update Committee, which will soon begin work.

OVDC reviewed proposed amendments to the Hamilton County Rules & Regulations for Plats and Subdivisions of Land. Amendments are primarily process oriented.

OVDC’s Summer Membership Meeting was held on July 7th. Darin Hall from the Hamilton County Land Reutilization Corporation and Mike McNamara from the Butler County Land Reutilization Corporation discussed the land banks in their respective counties and how these tools can be used to encourage residential development.

OVDC’s Butler & Hamilton County Engineering Standards Committee met with the Butler County Engineer’s Office and Planning Commission staff concerning a new proposed fee on developers who cannot obtain a subordination agreement with gas companies who have a gas transmission line easement in a new subdivision. The fee would provide funds for the County if they would have to repair a public improvement because of pipeline repairs undertaken by

the gas companies. The subordination agreement was historically used and required the gas company to make the public improvement repairs. Gas companies are starting to refuse to enter into these agreements. The committee is attempting to work out an alternative.

Other Local UpdatesStuart Cowan will participate in a focus group being conducted by the Warren County Regional Planning Commission to answer the question – “what are the things in our community that contribute to the health and well-being of the people who live and work here.” This focus group is part of the effort by the Warren County Combined Health District and Warren County Community Partners to develop an updated comprehensive health assessment.

A group of builders are working with Liberty Township on a new regulation for cold weather driveway installation. Currently, Liberty Township wants a driveway installed irrespective of whether the weather is conducive to a quality installation. The builders are working on a compromise to ensure that the driveway is timely installed and that the builder can install a quality driveway.

DatesRefresher: October 16, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm or

October 21, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmInitial: November 13, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

PricingRefresher: $195/StudentInitial: $295/Student• Register at www.cincybuilders.com• Questions about registering contact

Brooke Stoops at 851-6300 or email [email protected]

• Questions about the training contact Tommy Watkins at 513-351-1222 ext. 149 or email [email protected]

WhatThe Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule is a federal regulatory program affecting anyone who disturbs painted surfaces where lead may be present.• Submit an application to certify your

firm for five years.• A one-day class will certify your

renovators for five years.• Learn the required steps to contain

the work area, minimize dust and thoroughly clean up every day.

WhoAny contractor, including renovators, electricians, HVAC specialists, plumbers, painters and maintenance staff, who disrupts more than six square feet of lead paint in pre– 1978 homes, schools, day care centers and other places where children spend time.

WhyGain competitive advantage:• Certification makes you stand out

from others and positions you as a professional contractor consumers can trust. Using your company’s certification in your marketing materials may help attract business.

• Consumers will look for the certification before hiring contractors and may be more accepting of additional costs and time associ-ated with doing the job safely.

• Upon certification of your firm, your company will be listed as a Lead-Safe Certified Contractor on the EPA website, giving your firm the potential for new customers.

WhereHBA Large Conference Room415 Glensprings Drive, Cincinnati

EPA Lead Renovator Initial And Refresher Training

Builder Realtor Lunch and Learn:Members gathered at the HBA on May 19th for a lunch and learn program on navigating builder-Realtor relationships.

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Billing To Begin This SummerEmployers in Ohio should have received by now a Notice of Estimated Premium from the Ohio Bureau

of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). This notice is part of BWC’s move toward a new, prospective billing system for workers’ compensation premium. Beginning in August, Ohio employers will begin to pay workers’ compensation premium for a coverage period in the future rather than in arrears. The BWC Notice of Estimated Premium mailed last month advises employers what their annual premium will be for the 2015 policy year period (July 2015 through June 2016) and the payroll used to calculate that premium.

As BWC transitions to this new payment model, employers will follow a bi-monthly payment schedule. Under this payment plan, the first prospective premium payment will be due by August 31, 2015 and will apply to coverage in September and October. Subsequent premium payment deadlines are:

• November 2, 2015 (November/December coverage)• December 31, 2015 (January/February coverage)• March 2, 2016 (March/April coverage)• May 2, 2016 (May/June coverage)

If employers prefer a different payment plan (monthly, quarterly or semi-annually), they will need to notify BWC by July 15, 2015. In addition, if there have been significant changes to employers’ operations that have impacted payroll, employers may want to communicate those changes to BWC to determine a more accurate premium.

One final important reminder is that BWC will also mail a payroll report for the January 2015 through June 2015 coverage period by early July. Employers will need to report payroll for this period, but do NOT need to pay premium. BWC will provide a credit for this premium to prevent a double payment as they transition to the new model. In addition, BWC will provide a credit for the first two months of premium in the 2015 policy year (July and August).

Please feel free to call Julia Hall, Program Manager at CareWorksComp, with any question on prospective premium. Julia can be reached at (937)226-8280 or via email at [email protected].

February 24 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Trends in Social Media February 27—11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Meet the Senior Officers Luncheon March 17 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Follow Up, Prospecting, & Lead Management April 21 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2015 Design Trends May 19 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Builder/Realtor Relationships May 29 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Meet the Builder Luncheon June 23 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Marketing Part II

July 21 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Green Building August 18 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Networking August 28 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Meet the Builder Luncheon September 15 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Appraisals October 20 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Business Planning Part II November 17 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 2016 Housing Forecast November 20 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Meet the Builder Luncheon

To register for these programs visit www.cincybuilders.com. If you would like to host or sponsor a Lunch & Learn, please contact Brooke at [email protected]

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Contractor Registration Forum:Steve Feldmann of the HBA and Kim Fantaci of the Ohio Valley NARI led members through a forum discussion on proposed statewide contractor registration at the HBA on April 10th.

Houzz Seminar:The HBA Remodelers Committee hosted a morning coffee break seminar on May 8th to teach members how to use the social media application Houzz to complement their businesses.

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Region’s Largest New Home Show Premieres this FallWith 53 new homes from 23 builders, the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati’s (HBA) new home showcase will be the largest home show the region has ever experienced.

The scattered site show will be open to the public weekends throughout September from noon to 6 pm. It will feature homes priced between $250,000 to over $1 million. Admission is free. The show will feature a variety of new homes throughout southwest Ohio.

Complimentary show tickets can be obtained at CincyBuilders.com after July 15, which are also necessary to win weekly attendee prizes. Weekend giveaways include…

• Sept. 5-6, Man Cave Furnishings• Sept. 12-13, Lottery Tickets for All

• Sept. 19-20, Cruise Drawing • Sept. 26-27, Outdoor Water Feature Gift

• Oct. 1, Grand Prize Drawing-Trip for Two to Chicago

Entries for the weekly prizes can be made at each of the participating homes by having the builder representative scan your free ticket. The more homes visited, the greater the number of entries in the weekly drawings, and for the grand prize drawing. Visit www.CincyBuilders.com for a schedule of Parade Craze events in the coming weeks.

Download the Parade Craze app for Apple or Android mobile devices. It include home photos, directions and other information on each show entry. Complimentary show tickets can also be obtained from the mobile app.

“The Parade Craze Tour of New Homes is a great opportunity for current home owners, as well as future buyers, to obtain a comprehensive overview of area builders, types of homes on the market, home prices, home craftsmanship, decorating and landscaping ideas. Builder representatives will be at each of the 53 homes to answer attendee questions about new homes or current home projects,” said Dan Dressman, HBA Executive Director.

Attendees will also receive a complimentary copy of the Parade Craze Show Guide.

Businesses interested in participating in the show should contact Karen Pfeiffer, Director of Operations, 513.589.3214, [email protected].

SHOW GUIDECheck out the Show Guide produced by E & M Consulting, Inc. available at each Parade Craze tour home, Menards and all Park

National Bank branches. A link is also available on the HBA’s website www.cincybuilders.com.

PARADE CRAZE MOBILE SITEDownload the Parade Craze app for Apple and Android mobile devices and you will find photos, information about the homes,

builder information and a map app/ directions so you can plan your trip. You can also purchase FREE tickets on the mobile app.

GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGSDon’t miss your chance to register (each time you visit a Parade Craze Tour home) for our weekly grand prize drawing AND the final grand prize drawing . . . a trip for two which will include airfare to Chicago, two nights hotel and spending cash! The more homes

you visit, the more entries you will have in each weekend drawing, and for the final grand prize drawing for the trip.

September 5-6; 12-13; 19-20; 26-27, 201512:00 Noon - 6:00 PM

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Check out the Parade Craze Show Guide . . .

Available at each Tour home and at all Park National Bank branches and Menards!

Visit the HBA’s website www.cincybuilders.com or download the Parade Craze app for Apple or Android mobile devices for additional information. For questions, please contact Karen

Pfeiffer, Home Show Coordinator, at the HBA office (513) 589-3214 or [email protected].

Individual Home Sponsorship• Company name/logo listed on Builders Yard Sign • FREE Sponsor ads on Parade Craze Tour of New Homes

Mobile App for Apple and Android devices on builder home details screen; builder profile; photo gallery; floor plan gallery; comment list; and, ratings list.

• Company name/logo on E-Newsletters and Social Media• Listed under sponsors in thank you “wrap up” article in

HBA Newsline• Name/logo inclusion on HBA website as Individual Home

sponsor

TOTAL INVESTMENT/ $650

Individual Home sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sponsors must be subs or suppliers of that tour home. Only two individual home sponsorships per home will be accepted.

Basement/Garage SPONSORSHIP• Set up 6’ or 8’ table in Basement or Garage to present

your product(s) to show attendees (1 weekend, 2 weekends, 3 weekends or all 4 weekends)

• Ability to purchase ad on Parade Craze mobile app . . . visit us in builder’s basement or garage

• Mention of Basement/Garage sponsors on E-Newsletters and Social Media

• Listed under Basement/Garage sponsor in thank you “wrap up” article in HBA Newsline

• Logo inclusion on HBA website as a Basement/Garage sponsor on Parade Craze Tour of New Homes webpage


Basement/Garage sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Rotating Ads: Home List Parade Craze Tour of New Homes Mobile App

• Receive one rotating ad that will change each time the screen is refreshed on the Parade Craze Tour of New Homes mobile app for Apple and Android mobile devices


Check out the Parade Craze Mobile App

Check out the Parade Craze Show Guide . . .

Available at each Tour home and at all Park National Bank branches and Menards!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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BUILDER DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS OF PARADE CRAZE HOME MODEL NAME PRICEAnderson Custom Homes Stonecreek at Todds Run 148 Zachary Drive, Williamsburg, OH 45176 Brentwood 284,900Arthur Rutenberg Homes Carriage Hill 6348 Carriage Oak Way, Liberty Township, OH 45011 Pembrooke 1,200,000Brookstone Homes Parkland Meadows 11716 Lebanon Road, Loveland, OH 45140 Wyoming 425,000Brookstone Homes Views of Kenwood 5330 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227 Grand Vista 850,000Chris Gorman Homes Ross Road Estates 4562 Ross Road, Batavia, OH 45103 The Elizabeth 395,000Classic Homes of Butler County Monroe Crossings 735 Griffin Lane, Monroe, OH 45050 Calais 325,000Cristo Homes Estates of Keever Creek 3945 Keever Pass, Lebanon, OH 45036 The Ganton 315,980Cristo Homes Keeneland Estates 1454 Homestretch Drive, Lebanon, OH 45036 The Siena 348,010Drees Company, The Belle Meadows 1205 Belle Meadows Drive, Loveland, OH 45140 The Hartwell 503,310Drees Company, The Tansing Place 9045 Tansing Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45231 The Alexander 213,820Drees Company, The Oaks of West Chester 8991 Oakcrest Way, West Chester, OH 45069 The Mount Vernon 721,565Drees Company, The Ramsey Commons Townhomes at White Pillars 237 Valley Forge Drive, Loveland, OH 45140 The Waverly 320,000Drees Company, The The Reserves of Carmelle 3777 Carmelle Woods Drive, Mason, OH 45040 The Rowan 405,185Drees Company, The Glendower Place 7294 Redridge Drive, Cleves, OH 45002 Ashton 262,115Drees Company, The Crosspointe 2148 Crossridge Point, Batavia, OH 45103 Ashton 231,375Drees Company, The Glenview Farms at Foxborough 7217 Glenview Farm Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 Britton 599,000Drees Company, The Bridgecreek Condos 9308 Bridgecreek Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45231 Bethany 229,665Drees Company, The Heritage at Miami Bluffs 6269 Lost Willow Lane, Maineville, OH 45039 Naples 429,705Eagle Custom Homes (Red Bird Road)/Eagles Point @ the Oasis 1054 Red Bird Road, Loveland, OH 45140 The Glendale 849,900Great Traditions Vintage Club of Montgomery 132 Village Gate Lane, Montgomery, OH 45249 The Magnolia 670,000GreatWay Homes The Knolls of Aspen Trails 5090 Kyles Station Road, Liberty Township, OH 45011 The Carbondale 459,900High Pointe Custom Homes LLC Maineville 7001 Overton Way, Maineville, OH 45039 Modern Farmhouse 605,000High Pointe Custom Homes, LLC Indian Hill 7420 Indian Hill Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243 Indian Hill Colonial 875,000Inverness Group, The Monroe Crossings 610 Griffin Lane, Monroe, OH 45050 Chelton 234,900Inverness Group, The Summerlin 5123 Sunrise View Circle, Liberty Township, OH 45044 Bradford 279,845Inverness Group, The Harbour Towne Park 5447 Harbour Landings, Liberty Township, OH 45011 Sinclair 349,900Inverness Group, The Thornton Grove 704 Oak Forest Drive, Morrow, OH 45152 Chelton 228,815Inverness Group, The Walden Ponds 2965 Fairways Drive, Indian Springs, OH 45011 Bainbridge 379,900Jack H. Wieland Builders Inc. Rivercrest 7555 Stillwater Isle, Maineville, OH 45039 The Riviera 975,000Jack H. Wieland Builders Inc. Carriage Hill 6020 Winding Creek Blvd., Liberty Township, OH 45011 The Bradford 525,000John Henry Homes Keeneland Estates 1446 Homestretch Drive, Lebanon, OH 45036 Cloverdale 365,800John Henry Homes Hunters Ridge 7517 Hunters Ridge Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45247 Covina 322,000Justin Doyle Homes Carriage Hill 6316 Coach House Way, Liberty Township, OH 45011 The Firestone 1,199,000Leland Group, The Treillage - The Estates 7401 West Observatory, West Chester, OH 45069 The Woodlands 819,900M/I Homes Regency Park 305 Haybrooke Drive, Maineville, OH 45039 Jasmine 308,000M/I Homes Trails of Shaker Run 1671 Indian Grass Drive, Lebanon, OH 45036 Nicholas 525,000M/I Homes Roberts Park 6958 Roberts Park Drive, Deerfield Township, OH 45040 Walden 850,000M/I Homes Rivercrest 1270 Harker’s Run, Hamilton Township, OH 45039 Ainsley II 650,000M/I Homes Estates at Shayler Ridge 997 S. Apple Gate, Cincinnati, OH 45245 Ainsley 418,000M/I Homes Carriage Hill 6039 Winding Creek Blvd., Liberty Township, OH 45011 Avalon 757,000M/I Homes Alverta 7022 Middleton Way, Mason, OH 45040 Monroe 648,000M/I Homes Alverta 7061 Gruber Drive, Mason, OH 45040 Armiger 459,990Potterhill Homes Mills of Miami 5327 Miami Park Circle, Milford, OH 45150 The Clubhouse at the Mills of Miami Potterhill Homes Villages of Daybreak 2014 Faith Street, Cincinnati, OH 45237 The Rockfeller 307,262Potterhill Homes Hopewell Valley 5261 Hopewell Valley Drive, Morrow, OH 45152 The Capone II 332,626Robert Lucke Group, The Reserves of Bethany 4181 Reserves Place, Mason, OH 45040 Moscato 749,900Ryan Homes Pine Bluff (not recorded yet) Landon 447,000Ryan Homes Willow Brooke 2724 Red Tail Lane, Mason, OH 45040 Dunkirk 368,285Ryan Homes Stone Ridge 7872 Stoney Ridge Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45247 Naples 260,000Ryan Homes Windsor Estates 5864 Ashlyn Court, Liberty Township, OH 45044 Bateman 348,990Ryan Homes Walden Ponds (not recorded yet) Springhaven 322,655Schmidt Builders Inc. Woods of Aspen Trails 5372 Woodview Way, Liberty Township, OH 45011 Carrington 509,700Schnicke Company, The Courtyard Homes at Foxhollow 9465 Foxcreek Lane, Mason, OH 45040 The Warren 545,208Somerset Custom Homes Inc. Montgomery 7855 Jolain, Cincinnati, OH 45242 Raeburne 889,000

THANK YOU TO OUR PARADE CRAZE “PRESENTING” SPONSORSWe would like to extend a HUGE thank you to our PARADE CRAZE presenting sponsors Menards and Park National Bank. We appreciate your continued support of the HBA and our home shows!

Parade Craze Builder List

Artisan Estate Homes dba John Candle Homes, LLCRick Seitz/Chad Seitz4205 Logsdon Woods Drive Liberty Township, OH 45011 Phone: (513)[email protected]@fuse.net The Drees CompanyRay Neverovich 211 Grandview DriveFt. Mitchell, KY 41017Phone: (859) [email protected]

Homes by Gerbus, Inc.Alan Gerbus 2508 Civic Center Drive #CCincinnati, OH 45231Phone: (513) [email protected]

Sterling HomesBrad Olinger 465 Strafer StreetCincinnati, OH 45226Phone: (513) [email protected]

Todd Homes, LLC dba Infinity Homes, LLCTodd Hall/Brad Soliday 7791 Joan DriveWest Chester, OH 45069Phone: (513) [email protected] [email protected]

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HOMEARAMA® 2016 - The Oaks Of West Chester We are excited to announce HOMEARAMA® 2016 at the Oaks of West Chester in West Chester Township, Butler County, developed by Rhein Gundler, LLC, managed by Robert C. Rhein Interests, Inc., financing provided by Center Bank, host of ten successful past HOMEARAMA® shows. The 2016 show will mark the 53rd Anniversary of HOMEARAMA®! We are very excited to be back in West Chester Township.

There are twelve (12) show lots designated in the HOMEARAMA® phase of the development. Projected prices for the homes in the show will be $650,000 to $850,000.

Conveniently located near historic olde downtown West Chester, the neighborhood features large 100’ wide home sites situated on cul-de-sac streets with wooded rolling terrain. The Oaks of West Chester is an 85 acre master planned PUD situated along the picturesque tree canopy of Barret Road. Mature trees and the adjacent Keehner Park offer a discriminating lifestyle that is only moments away from I-75, I-275 and Union Centre Boulevard. The neighborhood is located in the prestigious Lakota School District. Lakota School District has been consistently rated by the Ohio Department of Education as a District of Excellence. The Oaks of West Chester is in a growth area in close proximity to shopping and dining at the Voice of America, the Streets of West Chester and the new Liberty Center mixed use development. Several golf and country clubs are also located nearby.

Proposed amenities at the Oaks of West Chester include a playground, hiker/biker trails connecting to Keehner Park, swimming pool, kiddie pool and a cabana.

The proposed show dates will be June 11 - 26, 2016.

There are still lots available. For a layout showing the remaining lots, contact Karen Pfeiffer, Director of Operations, (513) 589-3214 or [email protected].

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Cincinnati Region Residential Building PermitsButler, Clermont, Hamilton & Warren Counties

Single Family DetachedMay 2015: YTD 2015:

County # # # % # # # % 2015 2014 Change Change 2015 2014 Change Change

Butler 55 62 -7 -11.3% 212 230 -18 -7.8%Clermont 29 27 2 7.4% 119 129 -10 -7.8%Hamilton 47 31 16 51.6% 187 148 39 26.4%Warren 87 64 23 35.9% 349 295 54 18.3% Total: 218 184 34 18.5% 867 802 65 8.1%

Attached Units (# Dwelling Units) May 2015: YTD 2015:

# # # % # # # % 2015 2014 Change Change 2015 2014 Change Change

Butler 0 8 -8 -100.0% 0 18 -18 -100.0%Clermont 0 0 0 0.0% 38 4 34 850.0%Hamilton 0 5 -5 -100.0% 10 22 -12 -54.5%Warren 9 6 3 50.0% 27 16 11 68.8% Total: 9 19 -10 -52.6% 75 60 15 25.0%

Residential Building Permit Activity

Source: Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati and NPG Dataquest

Total Residential Activity (# Dwelling Units) May 2015: YTD 2015:

# # # % # # # % 2015 2014 Change Change 2015 2014 Change Change

Butler 55 70 -15 -21.4% 212 248 -36 -14.5%Clermont 29 27 2 7.4% 157 133 24 18.0%Hamilton 47 36 11 30.6% 197 170 27 15.9%Warren 96 70 26 37.1% 376 311 65 20.9% Total: 227 203 24 11.8% 942 862 80 9.3%

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it DataNew Home Permits Quicken Pace for Summer SalesCINCINNATI – The pace of new home permits has increased in anticipation of a hot summer market. Permits were up 9.3% overall for the first five months of the year, compared to the same period in 2014, reports the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati (HBA).

A total of 867 single-family permits were issued in Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties from January through May, compared to 802 during the same timeframe last year. Attached permits (condos and apartments) increased too, jumping from 60 to 75 units (a 25% increase).

Warren County led in the single-family permit category with 349 permits (a 18.3% increase), followed by Butler County with 230 permits (a 7.8% decrease); Hamilton County with 187 permits (a 26.4% increase); and Clermont County with 119 permits (a 7.8% decrease). Single-family permits were up 8.1% overall from January through May.

Liberty Township continues to lead all areas in the region with a total of 95 new single-family permits issued through May; Hamilton Township ranked #2 with 88 permits; #3 was Clearcreek Township with 57 permits; #4 was the City of Mason with 56 permits; #5 was the City of Cincinnati with 51 permits; #6 was City of Springboro with 40 permits; #7 was Batavia Township with 39 permits; #8 was Turtle Creek Township with 31 permits; #9 was West Chester Township

with 30 permits; and #10 was Fairfield Township with 24 permits.

“This is a very good indication that the new home market during the summer months will be robust.” said Dan Dressman, HBA Executive Director. “Employment has picked up, mortgage rates are still low, existing housing inventory is down, and optimism is returning in many areas of the region,” he added.

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