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Summer 2014 Issue Three
The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnatiwww.cincybuilders.com
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COUNT ON US1,350 locations. All 50 states. 300 showrooms. 19,000 associates.
60 years in business.
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your orders accurately and right away. But there is one thing we supply that building professionals have come to rely
on again and again for over 60 years - our people. Our associates make certain you can count on Ferguson -
where friendly service, expertise, and a willingness to go the extra mile are never in short supply.
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HBA Officers, Directors and Staff:OFFICERSChairman of the Board John BallantynePresident Daniel MayVice President/ Mike HoffmasterTreasurer Second Vice President Ray Neverovich/Secretary
DIRECTORSCraig AbercrombieTim BurgoyneAdam CristoScott DallisStewart GreenleeJeff HebelerJohn HensleyShannon LachenmanScott LuckeMark Meinhardt
STAFFExecutive Director Dan Dressman (513) 589-3206
Director of Betsey Kelly Membership (513) 589-3213
Director of Operations Karen Pfeiffer (513) 589-3214
Director of Finance Beth Schramm (513) 589-3215
Professional Brooke Stoops Development (513) 589-3212 Coordinator
Accounting Felicia Frodge Coordinator (513) 589-3204
Published by the HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CINCINNATI 415 Glensprings Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45426-2357; Phone: (513) 851-6300; Fax: (513) 589-3211. Members annual subscription - $4. Additional members subscription $75.00/year. All rights reserved. Copying or reproduction without the ex-pressed permission of the HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIA-TION OF GREATER CINCINNATI is strictly prohibited. Copyright 2010 by the HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIA-TION OF GREATER CINCINNATI. Also available online at www.cincybuilders.com. HBA Newsline is printed and designed by Cox Media Group.
To advertise in this publication, contact Michael Knezevic 937-743-6711 or email [email protected]
Doug PartingtonShelly ScheuerAlan Schmidt, Jr.Doug SmithMathew WalkerAdam WeberWarren WhalenJulie Zicka
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.
Around the HBA 4-8
Networking 10-11
Education 8-9
Advocacy 13
Membership 14-20
Pemit Data 22-23
Homeshows 18-21
June3 CiTiRAMA® Groundbreaking, Witherby Meadows3-7 NAHB Legislative Conference, Washington, D.C.4 Coffee Talk: The Affordable Care Act & You, HBA10 Remodelers Meeting: Banking & 203(k) Financing, HBA11 Reds Outing, Great American Ballpark12 2nd Thursday Networking Happy Hour, TBA17 Lunch & Learn: Lessons Learned from Video Shop, TBA19 OHBA Meetings, Hilton Easton24 Candidates’ Forum, Cooper Creek Event Center26 Maximizing Your HBA Investment, HBA26 Meet the Builder Luncheon, HBA
July4 Independence Day, HBA Offices Closed10 HOMEARAMA® Ribbon Cutting, Carriage Hill10 2nd Thursday Networking Happy Hour, TBA11 HOMEARAMA® Preview Party, Carriage Hill12-27 HOMEARAMA®, Carriage Hill15 HOMEARAMA® Realtor Day, Carriage Hill15 OVDC Membership Luncheon, HBA22 Lunch & Learn: Presentation Skills, TBA SMC HOMEARAMA® Cocktail Party, Carriage Hill
August14 2nd Thursday Networking Happy Hour, TBA19 Lunch & Learn, TBA22 Maximizing Your HBA Investment, HBA22 Meet the Builder Luncheon featuring Josh Blatt, HBA Golf Outing, TBA
September1 Labor Day, HBA Offices Closed3-7 NAHB Fall Meetings, Phoenix, AZ11 CiTiRAMA® Ribbon Cutting, Witherby Meadows in College Hill11 2nd Thursday Networking Happy Hour, TBA12 CiTiRAMA® Preview Party, Witherby Meadows in College Hill16 CiTiRAMA® Realtor Day, Witherby Meadows in College Hill16 Lunch & Learn: Turning Socializing into Profitable Relationships, TBA OVDC Planning Professionals Workshop, TBA SMC Pig Roast, TBA
October9 2nd Thursday Networking Happy Hour, TBA Fall Event & Elections, TBA Membership Drive, HBA21 Lunch & Learn: Builder/Realtor® Relationships Part II, TBA
Calendar of Events
Social Media Expert Matt Plapp Taught Lunch & Learn Attendees on March 18th
CiTiRAMA®, HOMEARAMA®
Cincinnati Named Third Most Affordable Place to Live
In This Issue...Remodelers Committee,HBA Strategic Plan Initiatives 2014 - 2016
HBA Names Sales & Marketing Corporate Award Winners
COUNT ON US1,350 locations. All 50 states. 300 showrooms. 19,000 associates.
60 years in business.
FERGUSON.COM
PLUMBING
FIXTURES
FAUCETS
LIGHTING
Cincinnati11860 Mosteller Road
(513) 326-2999
COUNT ON US
©2014 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
At Ferguson, it’s true that our inventory is huge with thousands of your top items in stock every day. And we fi ll
your orders accurately and right away. But there is one thing we supply that building professionals have come to rely
on again and again for over 60 years - our people. Our associates make certain you can count on Ferguson -
where friendly service, expertise, and a willingness to go the extra mile are never in short supply.
Arris™ Single-Handle Lav Faucet
Be Prepared if OSHA Comes Calling, What Home Buyers Really Want: Ethnic Preferences
EPA Plans to Increase Reach of Clean Water Act, OVDC Update
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Political Candidates…. receiving Cincinnati Build-PAC financial support in the May 6th Ohio primary election include Christine Matacic, Butler Co. Commissioner; Rick Bryan, 28th Ohio House; Wes Retherford, 51st Ohio House; Margy Conditt, 52nd Ohio House; Shannon Jones, 7th Ohio Senate. Details: Dan Dressman, [email protected].
Property Tax Abatement… for 12 years (increased from 10 years) was approved by the Cincinnati City Council on March 26th for all new and remodeled homes that are certified visitable. To meet this requirement a home must include a minimum of one no-step exterior entrance, main floors with a minimum of 32 inch hallway clearance and a wheelchair-friendly half-bath on first floor. The abatement applies to a maximum of up to $275,000 on the value of a new home or improvements, minus the lot price. Details: Dept. of Community Development, 513-352-6146.
OHBA Supports Residential Contractor Licensure… at the state level with the following conditions: 1) legislation overrides any local licensing; 2) includes a builder-majority board of overseers and 3) includes exemption from the Consumer Sales Practices Act (CSPA).The OHBA board of trustees approved the position at their April meeting. The HBAGC board of directors passed a policy last year opposed to any form of state residential contractor licensure. Details: Vince Squillace, 800-282-3403, [email protected].
OSHA… is stepping up its enforcement activities on residential construction sites this spring and summer. Protect your company from expensive and crippling fines. Visit the Builder Docs page of CincyBuilders.com for helpful tips and links.
Residential Code of Ohio… interpretations were recently issued addressing Chapter 11 and Duct Tightness Testing as well as Low-Frequency Audible Alarm Notification Appliances. For a complete copy of each of the memos from the Board of Building Standards, visit CincyBuilders.com, Member Benefits—Builder Docs page. Details: 614-644-2613; [email protected].
Introducing Felicia Frodge… the HBA’s new Administration/Special Projects Coordinator. She will be performing a variety of accounting and membership support functions as well as assisting with many of the networking events. She can be reached at [email protected] or 513-589-3204.
Passing: Neil Murphy, one of the founding members of Murphy Homes and brother of Ray Murphy, 1957 HBA president, died on March 14 at the age of 95. Memorials can be made in his name to the Heartland Hospice Care, 3960 Red Bank Rd., Cincinnati 45224.
Congratulations to… HBA President Dan May, wife Maya and daughter Piper on the birth of Avery Ryone May on April 7th.
Willows Bend… in Clermont Co. (Loveland School District) was approved by the HBA Board of Directors as the 2015 site of HOMEARAMA®. A lot drawing for interested builders will be held on June 11th at the HBA. The show was held in this community previously in 2011. Details: Karen Pfeiffer, [email protected].
Candidates… are being sought for both the 2014 HBA Board of Directors (builders/remodelers) and Associates Council Boards of Directors (suppliers, subcontractors, service providers). If you are interested in being considered for any of these leadership positions contact Dan Dressman, [email protected].
Be A Part Of The Hba’s Remodelers CommitteeThe Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati Remodeler members are a group of professional remodelers and associates who adhere to a Code of Ethics established by the HBA of Greater Cincinnati doing business in Hamilton, Butler, Warren and Clermont Counties. Remodeler members are professionals that are comprised of a variety of residential and light commercial remodeling specialist and suppliers.
Here Are Just A Few Ways You Can Benefit• Networking with other remodeling contractors and
associates can give you the resources, leads and referrals to increase your business. Learn from the experiences of others and make connections while you learn.
• Education includes NAHB designations and education including CAPS – Certified Aging in Place Specialist designation, CGR – Certified Graduate Remodelers designation, GMR – Graduate Master Remodeler, Green Remodeling and Remodeling for Energy Efficiency.
• Advocacy to make your voice heard on a local, state and national level. You will also receive updates on Ohio building code changes.
• Standard Remodeler Contracts available at no charge to all members on the HBA website.
• Exclusive HBA Discounts On Products and Services available to all HBA members (CareWorks Consultants; CVS Caremark Prescription Discount Card; Employer Choice Plus; Home Builders Purchasing Partnership; My Community Care; NAHB Member Advantage; NPG DataQuest; Ohio Builder Rebate Program; Omega Processing; Office Depot; SuperFleet Fueling Program; Verizon Wireless)
• Company Listing On The HBA Website available to all HBA members.
• Subscription To HBA Newsline available to all HBA members.
Remodelers Committee
New Item in the HBA Service & Supply StoreFor only $30, members can now purchase a black golf shirt with the HBA logo embroidered on it. We have men’s and women’s sizes from small to extra large.
As always, we continue to offer other resources such as plaques, window clings, and books about new homes and remodeling. Contact Felicia Frodge at [email protected] to purchase items from the store.
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2014 Networking And Education Opportunities• April 8, 9:00 a.m., HBA Office – Meet & Greet/
Networking Event
• June 10, 9:00 a.m., HBA Office – Banking/ 203(k) Financing
• September 9, 9:00 a.m., HBA Office – Tax Abatements, Tax Credits, Energy Savings (Gary Jacobs – presenter)
• November - Marketing/Trends
For more information about the Remodelers Committee contact Karen Pfeiffer at the HBA (513) 589-3214 or [email protected].
CorrectionThe previous issue failed to thank Larry Bresko of Magic Moments Photography for providing the great photos from Table Top Nite. Contact him for all your photography needs.
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A HBA Strategic Plan Initiatives 2014 - 2016For details on the HBA of Greater Cincinnati’s Strategic Plan initiatives contact Dan Dressman, Executive Director, [email protected].
Mission StatementThe 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.
Big Audacious Goal:To Become the necessary and ultimate resource for all housing related initiatives so that they are built, remodeled, supplied, developed and sold by HBA members.
Government Affairs• Be even stronger locally and need to reach deeper into our HBA jurisdiction• Develop new connections in outlying areas including Brown and Clinton counties• Increase involvement in OHBA to impact state legislation• Make candidates see HBA as an even greater resource for housing-related issues• Increase number of HBA members serving on government bodies• Target PAC fundraising to advocacy issues• Increase Associate member involvement• Raise awareness of PAC and refocus• Staff follow-up on issues could be increased with additional staff dedicated to government affairs
Communications• Consider housing-related issue public awareness campaigns• More community involvement and organizational relationship building (partnerships)• More quality versus quantity in internal communications• Website: Cincybuilders.com to drive consumers to members• Increase networking with other like-minded business organizations• Expand social media efforts• Develop HOMEARAMA® as a public venue
Membership• Promote multi-cultural and increasing diversity in membership• Improve member retention• Streamline navigation – Orientation for benefits/services• Expand education, professional development• Promote discounts and add more discount programs• Enhance networking• Expand Remodelers, Multi-family sector• Grow members from Realtors• Expand the number of members involved in recruitment
Education/Professional Development• Develop one-on-one information sharing• Establish online video blog, forum, YouTube promos• Collaborate with CABR on new construction and other industry-related classes• Offer OSHA and code classes• Offer building science class• Create roundtable groups similar to BNI concept
Operations• Continuously align the efforts of the long-range planning group with the overall strategic plan• Recruit committed association volunteers with HBA volunteer drive• Support staff professional development in order to maintain staffing as an association strength• Clearly articulate to all committees, forums and councils the strategic plan goals, budget and staff resources• Conduct a constructive conversation regarding culture, engagement and attendance• Engage a task force or host a retreat to vet new non-dues streams
Around the HBA
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Be Prepared if OSHA Comes CallingThere have been signs that OSHA is increasing its enforcement actions on home building sites throughout the country. The current OSHA administration has been clear for some time now that stepped-up enforcement is a top priority and it appears as if OSHA will remain as aggressive as ever under the new Secretary of Labor, Thomas Perez. Even though Ohio administers its own agency it still must adhere to the OSHA standards.
There are a few simple things that your members should do to be prepared for OSHA inspections:
• Conduct an assessment to identify and correct safety hazards on the jobsite;• Conduct appropriate safety training for employees; • Update records and make sure they are readily available;• Understand the OSHA inspection process (see links below).
Builders and trade contractors should pay particular attention to the following hazards, which are the top 10 most frequently cited OSHA standards in 2013 (with the reference to the specific OSHA standard in parentheses):
1. Fall protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501) 2. Hazard communication standard, general industry (29 CFR 1910.1200) 3. Scaffolding, general requirements, construction (29 CFR 1926.451) 4. Respiratory protection, general industry (29 CFR 1910.134) 5. Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), general industry (29 CFR 1910.147) 6. Powered industrial trucks, general industry (29 CFR 1910.178) 7. Electrical, wiring methods, components and equipment, general industry (29 CFR 1910.305) 8. Ladders, construction (29 CFR 1926.1053) 9. Machines, general requirements, general industry (29 CFR 1910.212) 10. Electrical systems design, general requirements, general industry (29 CFR 1910.303)
NAHB has several resources to assist builders:
• NAHB’s Construction Safety & OSHA webpage, which contains compliance assistance information here: www.nahb.org/safety
• Easy-to-use handbooks and videos that present key safety issues builders and workers need to focus on to reduce accidents and injuries, which can be found here: www.builderbooks.com/safety
• NAHB Webinar Replay for “How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection” and corresponding PowerPoint presentation
• OSHA Assistance for the Residential Construction Industry: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/residential/index.html
If you have any questions or need any additional information, contact Rob Matuga, NAHB Labor, Safety and Health Policy at 800-368-5242 Ext. 8507. Prepared by the HBA of Greater Cincinnati 4/25/14. For more information contact Dan Dressman, [email protected], 513-589-3206.
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February 18 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Business Planning & Measure-ments March 18 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. If You Aren’t on LinkedIn, You Don’t Exist April 15 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2014 Design and Color Trends May 20 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Understanding and Using Com-petitive Market Analysis June 17 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lessons Learned from Video Shop
July 22 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Presentation Skills: How to Organize and Deliver A Successful Speech or Presentation August 19 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Topic TBD September 16 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Turning Socializing into Profitable Relationships October 21 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Builder/Realtor Relationships Part II November 18 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2015 Economic Forecast
To register for these programs visit www.cincybuilders.com. If you would like to host or sponsor a Lunch N Learn, please contact Brooke at [email protected].
February 18 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Business Planning & Measure-ments March 18 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. If You Aren’t on LinkedIn, You Don’t Exist April 15 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2014 Design and Color Trends May 20 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Understanding and Using Com-petitive Market Analysis June 17 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lessons Learned from Video Shop
July 22 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Presentation Skills: How to Organize and Deliver A Successful Speech or Presentation August 19 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Topic TBD September 16 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Turning Socializing into Profitable Relationships October 21 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Builder/Realtor Relationships Part II November 18 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2015 Economic Forecast
To register for these programs visit www.cincybuilders.com. If you would like to host or sponsor a Lunch N Learn, please contact Brooke at [email protected].
February 18 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Business Planning & Measure-ments March 18 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. If You Aren’t on LinkedIn, You Don’t Exist April 15 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2014 Design and Color Trends May 20 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Understanding and Using Com-petitive Market Analysis June 17 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lessons Learned from Video Shop
July 22 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Presentation Skills: How to Organize and Deliver A Successful Speech or Presentation August 19 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Topic TBD September 16 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Turning Socializing into Profitable Relationships October 21 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Builder/Realtor Relationships Part II November 18 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2015 Economic Forecast
To register for these programs visit www.cincybuilders.com. If you would like to host or sponsor a Lunch N Learn, please contact Brooke at [email protected].
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nWhat Home Buyers Really Want: Ethnic Preferences Among other demographic variables, such as age, income, or stage of life, a buyer’s race or ethnicity can play a significant role in how he/she evaluates the characteristics and features of a prospective home. A new study recently released by NAHB, What Home Buyers Really Want: Ethnic Preferences, was designed to compare and contrast how housing preferences are affected– or not –by the racial/ethnic background of the home buyer, after controlling for factors such as age and income. The analysis focused on four racial/ethnic groups of buyers:
• White (Non-Hispanic),• African-American (non-Hispanic),• Hispanic, and• Asian.
Survey results corroborate well-known demographic differences between these groups:
• Minority home buyers are younger than White (non-Hispanic) buyers: the median African-American buyer is 39 years old, the median Hispanic buyer is 37, and the median Asian buyer is 36. The median White buyer is 43 years old.
• Asian home buyers have the highest median household income of all four groups, $72,797, compared with $67,747 for Whites, $50,221 for Hispanics, and $43,774 for African-Americans. Asians also expect to pay the most for their next home: $283,469, compared with $205,775 among Whites, $181,444 among Hispanics, and $176,397 among African-Americans.
So what are some of the differences/similarities among these groups in terms of housing preferences? After controlling for age, income, and household type, survey findings show that Hispanics and African-Americans want more bedrooms. In fact, 51 percent of Hispanics and 49 percent of African-Americans report wanting to have at least 4 bedrooms in their home, compared to 44 percent among Asians and 36 percent among White buyers.
A majority of buyers in all four racial/ethnic groups, however, will be satisfied with up to 2½ baths: 73 percent of Asians, 65 percent of both White and Hispanic buyers, and 61 percent of African-Americans. Similarly, most buyers in all four groups prefer high ceilings (9 feet or more) in the first floor of their home: 75 percent of Asians, 68 percent of African-Americans, 67 percent of Hispanics, and 64 percent of White buyers.
Placing the washer and dryer in the first floor of the home is a good bet, as buyers of all backgrounds strongly prefer this location for the laundry equipment: 76 percent of Whites, 51 percent of African-Americans, 50 percent of Hispanics, and 46 percent of Asians. The basement and garage are the second and third choice for about 20 percent of both Hispanics and Asians, significantly more than the share of White buyers who want to do laundry in either of these locations.
The 2-car garage is the most popular parking facility across all groups, preferred by more than 50 percent of White, African-American, and Asian buyers as well as 47 percent of Hispanic buyers. A garage for 3 cars or more has far fewer fans, especially among minorities.
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Social media expert Matt Plapp taught Lunch & Learn attendees on March 18th how to leverage their LinkedIn presences.
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Remodelers Committee Meet & GreetThese photos were taken at the recent Remodelers Committee Meet & Greet that was held at the HBA office on Tuesday, April 8.
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Spring Code Official LuncheonButler County Building Official Dennis Deckert shares resources to simplify compliance with the energy efficiency section of the Residential Code of Ohio. Builders and code officials met for their semi-annual luncheon at the HBA on March 20th.
If you are in the housing business, you can’t afford not to invest in the 2014 Build-PAC! Our political action committee, affiliated with the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati, provides financial support to political candidates that support housing-related initiatives in the region. Your support is essential to our continued success.Help us to keep up the good fight on your behalf. Make your investment in Build-PAC today. Complete the form At cincybuilders.com
BUILD-PAC IS YOUR PAC!
EPA Plans to Increase Reach of Clean Water ActThe Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to expand the reach of the Clean Water Act will increase the cost of new homes without a corresponding benefit to America’s lakes, rivers and other water bodies.
While NAHB has long asked for the rulemaking, EPA’s proposal goes too far. “EPA was told to make changes to the rule so that everyone understands exactly when a builder needs a federal wetlands permit before turning the first shovel of dirt,” said Kevin Kelly, NAHB president and a home builder and developer from Wilmington, Delaware.
Expanding federal authority under the Clean Water Act would greatly increase the number of construction sites required to obtain appropriate permits, which will also result in the delay or impede construction projects. Moreover, additional permits will burden the current exorbitant backlog of permits ranging between 15,000 to 20,000. Enacted in 1987, the Clean Water Act continues to be a source of confusion for both regulators
and those subject to regulation – and just what land should fall under federal, as opposed to state or local, permitting authority. It was originally designed to provide federal protection to navigable waters and those used for interstate commerce, but
the limits of that protection were never clear.
The new definition doesn’t just affect home builders. Farmers and ranchers could also feel an impact on their business practices. Even home owners could need wetlands permits before doing landscaping projects if regulators determined that their land included a “tributary”
and is thus subject to federal oversight.
“It’s clear to us that this new proposal is not at all what Congress intended when it told EPA to clarify its jurisdictional reach,” Kelly said. “The agency needs to go back to work on this. We need to protect the environment with a carefully crafted rule, not this hurried, catch-all attempt. Adding this layer of regulation makes the land development process more expensive
“Instead, EPA has added just about everything into its jurisdiction by expanding the definition of a ‘tributary’ – even ditches and manmade canals, or any other feature that a regulator determines to have a bed, bank and high-water mark. It’s a waste of taxpayer resources to treat a rainwater ditch with the same scrutiny as we would the Delaware Bay,” Kelly said.
OVDC UpdateLegalThere are currently two bills in the Ohio Legislature that are opposed by the Ohio HBA that OVDC is keeping track of: a bill to eliminate Type 2 Annexations (HB277) and a bill that proposes to regulate condominium associations (HB371). The second bill would require condo associations to register with the state and pay a fee. Board members who violate this statute would be criminally liable. OVDC will continue to communicate with Ohio HBA and track these two bills.
Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD)OVDC and MSD recently came to agreement regarding revisions to inspection fees. The current process of charging an hourly rate for mainline sanitary sewer inspection will replaced by a set fee approach based on lineal foot of pipe and structures. This change makes it possible for developers to calculate these fees much more precisely on the front end of projects to eliminate the uncertainty in their budgets for inspections. Also, OVDC and MSD came to agreement on revisions to the
detention requirements for projects tributary to the combined sewer system. These changes will bring new sites into better compliance with Ohio EPA water quality rules & also enable detention to be waived on smaller, urban redevelopment sites.
Soil & Water ConservationHamilton and Clermont Counties will co-host a field day in October; once information is available it will be sent to HBA members. This is a great opportunity for builders, developers, engineers and contractors to meet the Hamilton and Clermont County staff, see demonstrations of various BMPs, learn about rules new products and meet vendors.
BondingThe new Hamilton County Engineer rules & regulations were updated to remove sidewalk bonding from the developer’s bond. This is a key improvement in the bond process for developers. In Butler County, one bond will be allowed to cover multiple subdivisions.
Cincinnati Mayor Addresses OVDCOVDC Members gathered March 4th for their first of three membership luncheons this year to hear from Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley.
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HBA Names Sales & Marketing Corporate Award WinnersThe Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati (HBA) honored several companies during this year’s recent sales and marketing awards program. Companies and corresponding awards were as follows:
• Community of the Year---M/I Homes; Creekside at River’s Bend• Green Home of the Year---Potterhill Homes• Best Detached Single-Family Floor Plans ($500,000 plus)---The
Drees Co.---The Britton (large volume)• Jack Wieland Builders---The Carolina (small/medium volume) • Best Detached Single-Family Floor Plan ($250,000 plus)---
Inverness Homes---Sinclair (large volume) Potterhill Homes---The Sinatra at Pond Creek (small/medium)
• Best Detached Single-Family Floor Plan (up to $250,000)---M/I Homes---The Rider (large volume); John Henry Homes---The Covina (small/medium volume)
• Best Website of the Year---Comey & Shepherd Realtors; Inverness Homes (large volume); Jack Wieland Homes (small/medium volume)
• Best Direct Mail Piece and Color Ad---Comey & Shepherd Realtors
• Best Radio Ad---Drees Homes• Best Sign Programs--- Inverness Homes (large volume);
Potterhill Homes (small/medium volume)• Best Special Promotion—Drees Homes• Best Social Marketing Program---Auxier Gas• Advertising Campaigns of the Year---Comey & Shepherd
Realtors, Drees Homes• Best Interior Single-Family Model (more than $500,000)---M/I
Homes---The Avalon• Best Interior Single-Family Model (less than $500,000)---Drees
Homes---The Harper (large volume); Maronda Homes---The Lincoln
• Best Interior Single-Family Model( less than $250,000)---M/I Homes---The Jasmine (large volume); John Henry Homes---The Covina (small/medium volume)
The HBA of Northern Kentucky also recognized their top performers at this annual program. Additionally, over 70 individuals were recognized by the HBA for top 2013 sales performance.
Congressman Brad Wenstrup (Ohio-2nd District) met in April with Josh Blatt, Build-PAC trustee; Mike Hoffmaster, HBA Vice President/Treasurer; Dan May, HBA President; and Dan Dressman, HBA Executive Director. The group discussed housing-related issues including tax reform, immigration reform, housing finance, building codes and EPA and lead-based paint regulations.
Rep. Wes Retherford, 51st Ohio House District, with Charlie Bullington, Build-PAC trustee and Dan Dressman, HBA Executive Director.
Rick Bryan, 28th Ohio House candidate, with Charlie Bullington, Build-PAC trustee and Dan Dressman, HBA Executive Director.
Christine Matacic, candidate for Butler Co. Commissioner with Charlie Bullington, Build-PAC trustee and Dan Dressman, HBA Executive Director.
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Mont Granite, Inc.Dawn McAdams(513) [email protected]
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Redi-Rock Structures of OKI, LLCJosh Turto(513) [email protected]
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Finney Law Firm, LLCChristopher P. Finney(513) [email protected]
STM Electric, LLCSteve Minnielli(513) [email protected]
Speedpro ImagingDave Sperry(513) [email protected]
Rieman & Arszman Drywall, LLCScott Rieman(513) [email protected]
ABC Supply Company, IncSteve Brockman(513) [email protected]
Flourish DesignMichelle Anderson(859) [email protected]
Quality Construction Management, IncKim Smith(513) [email protected]
N-Hance Wood RenewalGreg Henry(513) [email protected]
Preferred Land Development LLCJohn Adams(513) [email protected]
Stansel & Associates, Inc./Branch Hill CommonsRob Stansel(513) [email protected]
Focus Energy GroupBrad Elkowitz(513) [email protected]
Quality Curb & ConcreteMatt Stephens(513) [email protected]
Decorating DenGretchen Curk(859) [email protected]
Rick’s Tavern and GrilleSteve Minnielli(513) [email protected]
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Off to the Races Membership Drive Brings in 16 New Members and 4 Renewals!Through the month of April, over sixty HBA members pulled together to introduce their friends and peers to the benefits the HBA offers. They invited a standing-room-only crowd to the HBA on April 16th for a Meet the Builder Luncheon with the HBA’s 2014 officers and grew the HBA by 20 members. HBA Past President Jeff Wieland of Wieland Builders was the drive’s top recruiter and walked away with two Reds tickets donated by Cornerstone Window & Door for recruiting four new members! John Ballantyne of The Leland Group and Duane Plapp of Total Revenue Coaching each walked away with gift cards for recruiting two new members each. Thank you to Leaders Moving and Storage and Garrick Horton of Comey & Shepherd Realtors for donating prizes! The membership committee also recognized Jay Hyson of Park National Bank as the drive’s most inspirational recruiter; his prize is a ½ page advertorial in this issue of HBA Newsline on page 18. He brought four team members from his office to help with the phone-a-thon, sponsored the drive Wrap-Up Party and brought fantastic door prizes to celebrate our success and stepped up to lead the Kick-Off party agenda when his co-chair was unexpectedly detained. Despite a poor showing at the Kick-Off Party, the Walker Texas No-Shows team led by Mat Walker of M/I Homes pulled ahead to recruit seven new members. For their efforts, each team member received four VIP Passes to this year’s HOMEARAMA® at Carriage Hill.
Thanks to our sponsors who made the drive possible:Jeff Wyler Commercial TrucksPark National Bank
Homesites AvAilAbleSeveral Scattered homesites available for saleCommunity LoCation Qty.oF LotS PriCe
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Upgraded Members AE Door and Window Co. C & W Custom Woodworking Charter One Bank Cornerstone Window and Door LLC Dallis Homes, LLC DG Drywall Ernst Concrete Evans CivilPro Engineers, LLC Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. First Title Agency, Inc. HER Realtors McCluskey Chevrolet, Inc. McGill Smith Punshon, Inc. SiteWORX Snyder Brick & Block The Martin Company of Cincinnati Union Savings Bank Warsaw Federal Savings & Loan
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Model 3 Arthur Rutenberg
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Model 6 Justin Doyle
Model 7 Leland
Model 8 Clayton Douglas
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Model #1Hensley Custom Building Group, LLCThe Bella Vista513.509.7582
Model #2Jack H. Wieland Builders, Inc.The Cheyenne513.582.0080
Model #3Arthur Rutenberg HomesThe Asheville513.600.4638
Model #4W.V. deStefano HomesLa Maison des Reves513.608.3770
Model #5Justin Doyle HomesFontainebleau513.445.2111
Model #6Justin Doyle HomesThe Villa Maribella513.445.2111
Model #7The Leland GroupThe Summer Breeze513.646.1796
Model #8Clayton Douglas Homes, Ltd.Bella Noella513.460.4136
Model #9Daniels Homesa MAESTRO companyVirtuoso513.608.0878
Model #10The Robert Lucke GroupThe Bordeaux513.295.4242
2014 BUILDERS
HOMEARAMA® is the registered trade name for the single-site new home showcase produced by the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati. HOMEARAMA® regularly attracts thousands of enthusiastic Cincinnatians. The 2014 show will feature a variety of architectural styles. The 10 homes will range in price from $1 M - $2.4 M and will range in square footage from 5,800 square feet to 12,500 square feet.
Carriage Hill, developed by Liberty Land Company, LLC, is an exclusive neighborhood of homes on gorgeous lots that feature elegant floor plans and detail. Located in the Excellent rated Lakota School District in Liberty Township, Butler County and less than one mile north from the Butler County Veterans Highway off of State Route 747, Carriage Hill offers a beautiful landscape of lakes, streams and woodlands spread over 400 acres. Carriage Hill is your country home in a majestic estate setting with an array of amenities for enhancing every aspect of life.
Show Dates, Hours, Ticket Prices
Dates: Saturday, July 12 – Sunday, July 27
Hours: Monday – Thursday 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday – Sunday 12:00 Noon – 10:00 PM
Tickets: $14.00 at the gate or $12.00 at Cincinnati area Kroger stores. AAA members can purchase discount tickets for $12.00 by showing their AAA card at the gate. Children 12 and under are free if accompanied by an adult. No tickets sold or admittance to the show after 9:00 PM
Address: 6306 Princeton Glendale Road, Liberty Township, OH 45011
Important Show Information:Free parking and restrooms are available on site. Concessions by Vonderhaar’s Catering will be also be available on site at the HOMEARAMA® Café at Carriage Hill. No child backpacks are permitted in show homes. No pets, with the exception of service animals, are permitted within the show site.
HomeZone Exhibit TentBe sure to check out the newest home products in the HomeZone Exhibit Tent!
July 12 - 27Liberty Township, Butler County
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HBA MEMBER APPRECIATION DAYFRIDAY, JULY 18th • 12:00 Noon - 10:00 PM
The HBA will be adding a very special “event” at this year’s HOMEARAMA® at Carriage Hill - HBA Member Appreciation Day!
Watch your mail in June . . . each member company will receive two (2) complimentary tickets to this year’s HOMEARAMA® at Carriage Hill.
We hope that you will come out and support the HOMEARAMA® builders, architects, decorators, landscapers and all of the MANY other suppliers and companies that have played a part in this year’s show.
The tickets are good anytime on Friday, July 18th from 12:00 Noon - 10:00 PM. If you would like to purchase additional tickets for your employees good on HBA Member Appreciation Day we are offering an additional $1.00 off of the member price (normally $7.00 for members) good that day making the ticket cost only $6.00. Again, each member company will received (2) two complimentary tickets by mail. Any additional tickets must be ordered in advance. Contact Felicia Frodge for additional information at (513) 851-6300. All tickets must be presented at the gate. We look forward to seeing you on July 18th!
HOMEARAMA® SPONSORSHIPS TO DATEJP Flooring Design Center - Diamond/PRESENTING PARTNER & Kiosk SponsorHousetrends Magazine - Plan Book PartnerFord - Automobile PartnerC & W Custom Woodworking - Silver Partner/ Light Post FlagsPark National Bank - Gold Partner/ Bag Sponsor & KioskCountertops and Cabinetry by Design - Gold Partner/Bag Sponsor, Kiosk & People’s Choice Union Savings Bank - Realtor Day Sponsor Fifth Third Bank - Gold Partner/ Ticket SponsorshipFifth Third Bank - Silver Partner/Preview Party SponsorshipSherwin Williams - Gold PartnerFour Bridges Country Club - Bronze Partner/ Awards Luncheon SponsorAmerican Mortgage Service Company - Kiosk SponsorVonderhaar’s Caterering, Inc. - Official Caterer/ Concessions & Kiosk SponsorValley Central Bank - Copper Partner & Kiosk SponsorBartlett & Company - Friend of HOMEARAMA®SiteWORX - Golf Cart Sponsor Tide - General Event Sponsor & Tide Dry Cleaning Day July 24thWarsaw Federal – Copper Partnership
Leaders Moving & Storage – Copper PartnershipCincinnatus Savings & Loan - HomeZone SponsorCharter One - Gold Partner/Golf Cart SponsorMercy Health - Silver PartnerWOW Windowboxes - Plants/Flowers Century Cart Connection - Golf Carts Urban Banner Signs & Graphics - Signage Planes Moving & Storage - Pods Mobilcomm - Radios/Communication Freestyle Design - PhotosJ.K Renders - RenderingsAcademy Rentals - Tents, Tables, Chairs, etc. Kroger - Ticket PartnerAAA - Ticket PartnerWest Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance - Community PartnerLiberty Township, Butler County, Ohio - Community PartnerGreg Klein - ElectricRick’s Tavern & Grille - Entertainment One Stop Rental - Equipment Pleasant Valley Outdoor - Golf Carts Mod Space - Ticket BoothThe Alleen Company - TentNite Lites of Dayton - Bronze Partner/ Outdoor Lighting
Ribbon Cutting/Media Day Thursday, July 10 10:30 AM/11:00 AMPreview Party Friday, July 11 6:00 - 9:00 PMSPCA Mobile Adoption Unit Saturday July 12 & Saturday, July 26 12:00 - 3:00 PMRick’s Tavern Entertainment Saturdays, July 12; July 19; July 26 7:00 - 9:00 PM(Bands) 3Realtor Day/Meet the Builder Tuesday, July 15 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (extended 1 hour)
Liberty Township Day Thursday, July 17 4:00 - 10:00 PMHBA Member Appreciation Day Friday, July 18 12:OO – 10:00 PMTide Day, Thursday, July 24Rick’s Tavern HOMEARAMA® Thursday, July 24 6:30 PMBuilder Dinner (Carriage House) Chamber Day Friday, July 25 beginning with a brunch at 11:00 AM Mercy Health Home Safety Day Saturday, July 19 12:00 - 5:00 PM Thursday, July 24 4:00 - 10:00 PMFurniture Sale Monday, July 28 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
HOMEARAMA® OUTDOOR EXHIBITS/PARTNERSAgean Marble Mfg., Inc.- Hot Tubs, Lap Pool / Pete Delois Recreations Outlet - PlaysetMastic Home Exteriors by Ply Gem - 52’ display
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Special Offer Members Only . . . As an HBA member you have an exclusive opportunity to capitalize on the promotion of HOMEARAMA® by distributing special VIP PASSES. It’s a great way to promote your own business! Present them as gifts to your customers and prospects . . . reward your employees . . . give them to members of your family and friends. Order your supply of HOMEARAMA® VIP PASSES now! There’s no limit to the number of passes you may order. VIP PASSES are available on a consignment basis for approved tie-in promotions by members. Any unused VIP PASSES MUST be returned no later than one week after the close of the show. Consignment orders require payment in the amount of 1/2 of the cost of the tickets at the time of pick up. Call Felicia Frodge at (513) 851-6300 for complete details. HOMEARAMA® tickets cannot be billed to your account.
All VIP tickets are 1/2 price for members . . . $7.00 each (save $7.00 on each VIP Pass). Checks for VIP tickets should be made payable to the HBA. Order tickets online at www.cincybuilders.com or Fax your order form to (513) 589-3211 with your credit card information.
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The Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati proudly presents the 52nd HOMEARAMA® Preview Party at Carriage Hill Friday, July 11th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Admission by Ticket only. Ticket includes drinks, hors d’oeuvres (by Vonderhaar’s Catering), live band (The Remains), and a tour of the homes.
All Preview Party tickets are $75.00 each (each ticket admits 2 people) or $37.50 each (each ticket admits 1 person). Checks for Preview Party tickets should be made payable to the HBA. No returns or refunds on Preview Party tickets. Preview Party tickets cannot be billed to your account. Order tickets online at www.cincybuilders.com or Fax your order form to (513) 589-3211 with your credit card information.
This year’s Ticket Sponsor and Preview Party Sponsor is Fifth Third Bank!
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Drees HomesRay Neverovich211 Grandview DriveFt. Mitchell, KY 41017Phone: (859) 578-4292Fax (866) [email protected]
Maronda HomesMike Hoffmaster4710 Interstate DriveCincinnati, OH 45246Phone: (513) 860-2300Fax: (513) [email protected]
MeierjohanBuilding GroupCarmen Meierjohan4010 North Bend Road, Suite 301Cincinnati, OH 45211Phone: (513) [email protected]
Potterhill HomesCarolyn Rolfes5400 DuPont Circle Suite JMilford, OH 45150Phone: (513) [email protected]
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Location: This year's CiTiRAMA® - the 12th - will be held at Witherby Meadows, a development located in the College Hill community off of North Bend Road, in the City of Cincinnati. Witherby Meadows is within walking distance to the College Hill Business District and will feature 24 single family homes. Witherby Meadows is in the Cincinnati Public School District.
Price Range: CiTiRAMA® will feature five (5) single-family homes ranging in price from $190,000 - $300,000.
Dates & Hours: Groundbreaking Ceremony: The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 3rd, 10:00 AM. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 11th, 10:00 AM. Preview Showing: A Preview Party designed exclusively for members and guests will be held on Friday, September 12th, 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Admission is by invitation only. Realtor Day: Realtor Day, designed exclusively for Realtors, will be held on Tuesday, September 16th, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Admission is by invitation only. HBA Member Appreciation Day: HBA Member Appreciation Day will be held on Friday, September 19th, 12:00 Noon – 9:00 PM. All members will receive two complimentary VIP tickets by contacting the HBA office in advance. Public admission: The show will be open to the public daily from Saturday, September 13th through Sunday, September 21st. The show hours are 4:00 – 9:00 PM Monday – Thursday and 12:00 Noon – 9:00 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Special Features: Poster Contest – Local artists will compete in a contest to design a CiTiRAMA® poster. The poster will be displayed in College Hill businesses and in the CiTiRAMA® homes. Parking: Parking is free and will be located on site.
Concessions/Restrooms: Concessions and Restrooms will be available on site. Admission: Nine Dollars ($9.00) for adults; children 12 and under will be admitted free of charge if accompanied by an adult. Discount tickets will be available at Kroger for Seven Dollars ($7.00). AAA members can purchase tickets at the gate for Seven Dollars ($7.00) by showing their AAA membership cards.
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Show Dates: September 13 - 21, 2014Show Hours: Monday – Thursday 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12:00 Noon – 9:00 PMGroundbreaking Tuesday, June 3rd 10:00 AMCeremony: Ribbon Cutting/ Thursday, September 11th 10:00 AM Media Day: Preview Party: Friday, September 12th 6:00 – 9:00 PM Awards Judging: Monday, September 15th 9:00 AMRealtor Day: Tuesday, September 16th 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMHBA Member Friday, September 19th 12:00 Noon – 9:00 PMAppreciation Day: Friday, September 19th 12:00 Noon – 9:00 PMAwards Luncheon: Friday, October 17th 11:30 AM
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CiTiRAMA® SPONSORSHIPS TO DATECity of Cincinnati - PartnerHousetrends Magazine - Plan Book PartnerVoderhaar's Catering, Inc. - Bronze Partner/Caterer & KioskPark National Bank - Gold Partner/Bag Sponsor & KioskAmerican Mortgage Service Company - Kiosk SponsorJP Flooring Design Center - Kiosk SponsorClovernook Country Club - Bronze Partner/Awards Luncheon SponsorCountertops and Cabinetry by Design - Gold Partner/Bag Sponsor, Kiosk & People's Choice SponsorStock Yards Bank & Trust - Copper PartnerValley Central Bank - Kiosk SponsorCharter One - Realtor Day Sponsor
WOW Windowboxes - Plants/Flowers TRADE SponsorshipCentury Cart Connection - Golf Cart TRADE SponsorshipUrban Banner Signs & Graphics - Signage TRADE SponsorshipPlanes Moving & Storage - Pods TRADE SponsorshipMobilcomm - Radios/Communication TRADE SponsorshipFreestye Design - Photos TRADE SponsorshipJ.K. Renders - Renderings TRADE SponsorshipAcademy Rentals - Tent, Tables, Chairs, etc. TRADE SponsorshipKroger - Ticket Partner TRADE SponsorshipAAA - Ticket Partner TRADE SponsorshipGreg Klein - Electric TRADE SponsorshipMod Space - Ticket Booth TRADE Sponsorship
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Cincinnati Named Third Most Affordable Place to LiveCincinnati was ranked as the third most affordable region in the country, according to a study published In the March 11th online issue of Forbes Magazine. A total of 100 of the largest MSAs in the country, with populations of 600,000 or more were considered.
The study factored in housing affordability using the NAHB’s affordability index, Sperling’s Best Places cost of living index and the Dept. of Labor’s Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Overall, Cincinnati’s affordability index of 83.8 percent and cost of living index of 96.5 percent means that both were below the national average of 100 percent. The median new home price was in the $200,000 - $249,000 range over the last year. The national median home price was $205,000 during that same time frame, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
With four cities including Cincinnati-#3, Dayton-#4, Akron-#6, Toledo-#11 and Columbus-#20, Ohio had more cities in the top 20 list than any other state.
Other regions in the top 20 include Buffalo-#1, Memphis-#2, Knoxville-#5, Grand Rapids-#7, Louisville-#8, Oklahoma City-#9, Warren, MI-#10, Detroit-#11 (tied with Toledo), Birmingham-#12,
St. Louis-#13, Virginia Beach-#14, Jacksonville-#15, Pittsburgh-#16, Tulsa-#17, Tampa-#18, Syracuse-#19.
For more info. visit http://www.forbes.com/search/?q=more+affordable+cities.
Cincinnati Average New Home Prices on the Rise Jan. – Dec. 2013---$299,680 Jan. – Dec. 2012---$277,796 Percent Increase---7.88 Jan. 2014---$347,840 Jan. 2013---$222,652 Percent Increase---36.06 New Home Listings Drop Jan. 2014---8,580 Jan. 2013---9,451 Percent Decrease---9.22 Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati
Single Family DetachedDec. 2013: Jan.- Dec. 2013
County # # # % # # # % 2014 2013 Change Change 2014 2013 Change Change
Butler 44 53 -9 -17.0% 122 123 -1 -0.8%Clermont 24 20 4 20.0% 72 63 9 14.3%Hamilton 35 33 2 6.1% 75 93 -18 -19.4%Warren 59 62 -3 -4.8% 153 151 2 1.3%
Total: 162 168 -6 -3.6% 422 430 -8 -1.9%
Attached Units (# Dwelling Units) Dec. 2013: Jan.- Dec. 2013
# # # % # # # % 2014 2013 Change Change 2014 2013 Change Change
Butler 0 2 -2 -100.0% 2 10 -8 -80.0%Clermont 0 0 0 0.0% 4 0 4 0.0%Hamilton 8 16 -8 -50.0% 17 41 -24 -58.5%Warren 14 17 -3 -17.6% 15 30 -15 -50.0%
Total: 22 35 -13 -37.1% 38 81 -43 -53.1%
Residential Building Permit Activity
Source: Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati and NPG Dataquest
Total Residential Activity (# Dwelling Units) Dec. 2013: Jan.- Dec. 2013
# # # % # # # % 2014 2013 Change Change 2014 2013 Change Change
Butler 44 55 -11 -20.0% 124 133 -9 -6.8%Clermont 24 20 4 20.0% 76 63 13 20.6%Hamilton 43 49 -6 -12.2% 92 134 -42 -31.3%Warren 73 79 -6 -7.6% 168 181 -13 -7.2%
Total: 184 203 -19 -9.4% 460 511 -51 -10.0%
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