Lincoln Business Builder (December 2012)

December 2012 Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln Volume 49 No. 12

The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER

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HBAL Christmas PartyThursday, December 6, 2012

6:30 p.m. - Social • 7:30 p.m. - Dinner

Hillcrest Country Club9401 East “O” Street

Cost: $30 per person or $25 per person for companies who bring five or more guests.

Join us for the Dueling Duo! Andy Gibson and Ryno will play your request and may add a little twist too! This is

the only dueling pianos show with an amazing fiddle and saxophone player, Dan Witte. Get ready for a great time!

Santa Cop Photos Inside!

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Featuring Chuck PfenningBusiness Development

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Trustworthy Experienced Accurate Motivated Market Leaders

nebraska title company Powerhouse Residential Staff

Chuck PfenningBusiness Development

“Chuck has years of experience and his knowledge, expertise and integrity are an asset to Nebraska Title Company as well as our customers. He has the natural ability to make home buyers feel at ease when making one of the biggest investments in their life.” Patrick Lutz, CEO, and General Counsel

Favorite part of your job? Helping first time home buyers at their closing, seeing the joy and excitement on their faces.

Recent Book you finished? The Lions Game

How will your business change in the next year? Our industry will rely less and less on paper and move into paperless closings.

How I got into the business? I was a real estate broker in the late 70’s and was asked to help out a local title company by doing closings for them. As they say; “the rest is history”.

About my family; wife Rita, daughter Angie and son-in-law, Ben. New granddaughter Stella Grace.

One thing that makes your company different? Our Company was founded on service and accuracy. With our long time employees, we have the foundation and experience to handle all real estate transactions, and we choose to keep ourselves independent.

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President’s Message

President’s Message

Dan Klein, Sr., HBAL President

Home Builders Association of Lincoln6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516

(402) 423-4225 phone • (402) 423-4251 faxwww.hbal.org • [email protected]

The Lincoln Business Builder is published 12 times per year by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln, 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln,

NE 68516. The Lincoln Business Builder is mailed to all members of the HBAL.

The Home Builders Association does not accept responsibility for or endorse any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors of any

articles.

The annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues.

Mike Benker Publisher Jennie Korth Editor, Photographer, Design

HBAL StaffKayla Harrison, Jennie Korth &

Melissa Hilgenkamp

Executive CommitteeDan Klein, Sr., President

Mike Rezac, President Elect

Mike Kinning, 1st Vice President

Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President

Dan Walker, Secretary

Bob Bryant, Treasurer

Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP, Immediate Past President

Mike Benker, Executive Vice President

Board of DirectorsJeff Bielenberg, Eric Hoke, Ken Inness, CGP,Justin Johnson, Matt Kleinschmit, Jo Lewis, Mike May, Lori Pippitt, CKD, CGR, CAPS,

Gary Reese, Herb Reese, CGR, CAPS, Lance Roach, Ken Svoboda

Remodelers CouncilMolly Johnson

National DirectorsSteve Fulton, CGP

Justin Johnson

Mike Rezac

Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP, Alternate

Mike Kinning, Alternate

Dan Klein, Sr., Alternate

National Life DirectorsJim Christo, CGR, CGB, Joe Hampton,

Duane Helmink, John Hoppe, Jr., Ward Fred Hoppe, Joe McKee, Robert Peterson, J. Greg Schwinn, Bob Stephens, Jerry Witthuhn

Past PresidentsAllen Barber, Mike Benker, Jerry Boyce,

Mike Goings, CGP, CSP, Rick Krueger, Dan Kubr, Donn Mann, Sam Manzitto,

Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS, Dick Robison, Greg Shinaut, CGP, Ken Westerhold

December 2012Vol. 49, No. 12

ContentsPresident’s Message 3

Upcoming Events 4-5

Member News 6

Tis the Month Before Christmas 6

Announcing HBAL’s New Lower Dues 7

OSHA: Job Safety and Health 8

Financial Column 9

2012 Habitat Blitz Build & Dedication 10-11

Lincoln Business Builder Advertising 13

Santa Cop 14-17

Toy and Coat Donations 18

General Membership Meeting 20-21

2013 Home & Garden Show 23

Renewals 24

New Members 24

Directory Changes 24

Cancellations 24

HBAL’s The Big Catch 25

Improving Housing Market 26

Building Permits 26

Did you know . . . . .

Clement Clarke Moore (1779-1863) wrote the poem “Twas the night before Christmas” also called “A Visit from St. Nicholas” in 1822. It is now the tradition in many American families to read the poem every Christmas Eve. The New York Sentinel first published the poem on December 23, 1823 and it was an immediate success. It was not until 1844 that Clement Clarke Moore claimed ownership when the work was included in a book of his poetry.

What tradition will you start this year or continue with your family this year? Does it mean hosting a Christmas gathering at your home, attending a Christmas Eve program, playing games with family and friends or traveling to parents’ or grandparents’ homes? Oh, so many great and wonderful memories!

I’m also looking forward to the HBAL Christmas Party on December 6 at Hillcrest Country Club. What an evening this will be with great friends, great fun and great music! I look forward to seeing each and every one of you as we enjoy the evening together.


Dec. 24-25 ChristmasHBAL Office Closed

Dec. 31-Jan. 1

New YearsHBAL Office Closed

Dec. 5Remodelers Council Christmas PartyWilderness Ridge11:30 a.m. • $15 per person

Dec. 6

HBAL Christmas PartyDueling Duo • Hillcrest Country Club6:30 p.m. Social • 7:30 p.m. Dinner$30 per person or $25 per person for companies who bring five or more guests.

Feb. 7-10 Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show

Upcoming Events

Jan. 14HBAL Installation & Awards BanquetNebraska Champions Club6:00 p.m. Social • 7:00 p.m. Dinner

Calendar of Events

Dec. 13Board of DirectorsWilderness Ridge • 1800 Wilderness Woods Place 11:00 a.m.

2013 General Membership Meetings

(dates subject to change)

Mark your calendar and plan to attend these meetings in 2013!

January 14Installation & Awards Ceremony

March 11Chili Cook-off

April 15Tribute to Youth

August 6Night at the Saltdogs

September 16General Membership Meeting

November 11HBAL Election Night

December 6Christmas Party


Save the Date!

2013 Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show

February 7-10, 2013Lancaster Event Center

Contracts have been mailed!

Call for details 402-423-4225

Upcoming Events

At Cornhusker Bank, we believe when you come to us for a mortgage loan, you expect to continue to work with us well beyond closing. This is why we offer to service your mortgage right here in Lincoln.*

Life is good when banking is simple.

Local service for the life of your mortgage loan.

Stop by, call, or visit us online to learn more.

56th & South St. | CornhuskerBank.com | 402-434-2265

* Not all mortgage loans qualify for the local servicing program. Please contact a mortgage lender for details. Member FDIC |

Join us for the “HOTTEST” event of the year!

HBAL Chili Cookoff

Monday, March 11, 2013

Shrine Center1050 Saltillo Road (off Hwy 77 & Saltillo Road)

If you are interested in participating in the cook-off or serving on the committee, please contact Jennie

at 402-423-4225 or [email protected].


Member News | Tis the Month Before Christmas

West Gate Bank recognizes that people make the difference. Our staff is knowledgeable, experienced and committed to providing excellent service.

Whether you are building, buying or refi nancing your home, experience the West Gate Bank difference. Create your customized loan program today.

Strong Foundations BeginWith Great People

Lincoln’s Bank westgatebank.com

Adam FlanaganConstruction and Real Estate

Lending Offi cer Scott WilliamsonVice-President Mortgage

Susan BredthauerVice-President Mortgage

402-434-3456 member FDICEQUAL HOUSINGL E N D E R

APOLLO STEEL COMPANY

Your Hometown Source For

• HouseBeams

• Columns

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• MiscellaneousPlate,Angle,Pipe&Tubing

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Phone:402-466-8587•Fax:402-466-0594

Tis the Month Before ChristmasTis the month before Christmas, we’re all going nuts;

With so much to do, there’s no ifs, ands or buts. Buy presents, hang tree lights, pop cards in the mail, Send gift packs, thread popcorn, find turkeys on sale.

Decorations need stringing up all through the house. And you haven’t a clue what to buy for your spouse.

School concerts, receptions, open houses with friends, Long lineups, short tempers, tying up the loose ends.

With all our mad dashing, we’re reeling from shock; Let’s stop for a minute and really take stock.

It’s crassly commercial, the cynical say; If that’s true, that our fault-it’s us and not they.

Take time for yourself-though hard as that seems— Enjoy your kids’ laughter, excitement and dreams.

Take a moment out now, don’t get overly riled, Instead make an angel in snow with your child.

The shortbread can wait, and so can the tree; What’s important to feel is a child’s sense of glee. The holidays aren’t about push, rush and shove;

They’re for friendship and sharing and family love.

Hear the bells, feel the warmth, light up with the glow Of a message first sent to us so long ago:

Peace, love and goodwill, and hope burning bright. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

In SympathyOur sympathy to Steve and Gayle Carper, ‘O’ Street Carpet, and their family on the death of their daughter, Dayna, who passed away on October 30.

Our sympathy to Sharon and Dan Klein, Sr., Regal Building Systems, Inc. and their family on the death of Dan’s mother, Anne, who passed away on November 11.

Congratulations!Scott & Molly Johnson

(Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery)They are the proud

parents of a baby boyJoe David

8 lbs 13 oz • 22 inchesBorn November 1

Member News


Announcing HBAL’s New Lower Dues

Announcing HBAL’s New Lower Dues!Builder Dues $475Associate Dues $375 Affiliate Members $60 Remodelers Council Members $70

The Home Builders Association of Lincoln is excited to announce a new lower dues structure. Anyone joining or renewing after September 15, 2012 will benefit (refunds will be given if applicable).

Although the dues have been lowered, the HBAL will continue to serve its members and the community with a high level of service and commitment.

Political Action Committee/HOMEPAC active in local Task Forces, Committees, Commissions, with the Mayor’s office, City Council, Nebraska Legislature and

your Congressmen & Senators

Access the most powerful, successful

and influential business people in Lincoln

Various events focusing on family, golf, outdoors,

sports, education, etc.

Solutions and up-to-date information on regulations affecting your business from OSHA, EPA, etc.

Direct access to one of the state’s best Lobbying Firms

for representation with Nebraska Senators

The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation was designed

especially for this purpose

LPS Partnership & Student Competitions

Student Scholarships

Habitat for Humanity

Lincoln Children’s Museum Exhibit

Cost effective classes to better your business,

industry designations and assistance with technology

Grants applied for to assist with the cost of education & training

for your business

Updates regarding Code changes and information on how to meet new regulations

Promote your business as a member of HBAL for additional credibility

Receive increased visibility through membership and

participation

Member Discounts for the area’s largest trade show,

the Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show

Promote your business in specialty events such as the Parade of Homes and Tour

of Remodeled Homes

New website coming to provide better communications and

marketing of your business or properties to the consumer

Line of communication to share and receive updates

on industry issues

Networking

Advocacy

Communication

Civic Participation

Education

Marketing


OSHA: Job Safety and Health

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for all cabinets and hardware.

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Almost Any Brick You Use Can Last for Hundreds of Years. So Be Particular.

YANKEE HILL BRICK manu-factures the highest quality FBX

brick in a color palette ranging from the traditional reds and buffs to the innova-tive pinks, maroons, and lavenders.

Standard and custom color ranges, sizes, and shapes are our specialty. Brick murals and ornamentation are brought to a new level of sophistication at Yankee Hill Brick.

Rely on Yankee Hill to supply your project with the nest of materials.

Face brick Paving brickThin brik veneer

Pool Coping Ceramic tile and marble

Keystones Address & entry signs

Brick mural & ornamentation

Crushed landscape brick

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Job Safety and HealthIT’S THE LAW!

EMPLOYEES: • You have the right to notify your employer or OSHA about

workplace hazards. You may ask OSHA to keep your name confidential.

• You have the right to request an OSHA inspection if you believe that there are unsafe and unhealthful conditions in your workplace. You or your representative may participate in that inspection.

• You can file a complaint with OSHA within 30 days of retaliation or discrimination by your employer for making safety and health complaints or for exercising your rights under the OSH Act.

• You have a right to see OSHA citations issued to your employer. Your employer must post the citations at or near the place of the alleged violation.

• Your employer must correct workplace hazards by the date indicated on the citation and must certify that these hazards have been reduced or eliminated.

• You have the right to copies of your medical records or records of your exposure to toxic and harmful substances or conditions.

• Your employer must post this notice in your workplace.

• You must comply with all occupational safety and health standards issued under the OSH Act that apply to your own actions and conduct on the job.

EMPLOYERS: • You must furnish your employees a place of employment

free from recognized hazards.

• You must comply with the occupational safety and health standards issued under the OSH Act.

This free poster is available from OSHA or can be printed at http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3165.pdf.

Free assistance in identifying and correcting hazards or complying with standards is available to employers, without citation or penalty, through OSHA-supported consultation programs in each state.

In Nebraska, contact:Eldon DiedrichsNebraska Department of Labor Phone: (402) 471-4717 Email: [email protected]

1-800-321-OSHA www.osha.gov


Financial Column

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Let Us Help You Make The Most of Your Financial Future

Personal Financial Planning Investments Retirement Planning Business Financial Planning

IRA Rollovers Long-Term Care * Risk Management * Estate Planning

*Insurance products offered through insurance companies with which Waddell & Reed has sales arrangements Waddell & Reed, Inc. Member SIPC

Brian Willet, CMFC

Financial Advisor [email protected]

Financial Planning - Investments - Insurance Solutions

Waddell & Reed 1001 S. 70th Street,

Suite 201 Lincoln, NE 68510

402-484-7526 800-399-4468

www.lincoln.wrfa.com

2012 Year-End Tax Strategies for Business OwnersProvided by Brian Willet, Waddell & ReedTax reform is one of the most contentious topics in this year’s election, with both personal and corporate income tax rates under scrutiny. While leaders in both parties agree that corporate rates should be reduced from the current high of 35%, they differ on how to do so without further widening the budget deficit. Should foreign income continue to be taxed, and if so, how? Should deductible expenses be reduced or eliminated, and if so, which ones? And what will be the overall economic impact when 9 out of 10 businesses don’t even pay corporate income taxes? Indeed, according to the Senate Finance Committee, 95% of all U.S. businesses are structured as “pass-through” entities, which means their income is reported on owners’ personal income tax returns.*

Regardless of whether you pay corporate or personal income tax on your business income, you probably know that time is of the essence when it comes to tax reform. If Congress doesn’t act by December 31, the nation will face the ominously and now infamously named “fiscal cliff”--the series of impending tax code and budgetary spending changes that some economists say will propel us into another protracted recession.

So what should a business owner do--wait for Congress to act or plan now for the looming cliff? Perhaps a good move might be to plan ahead while remaining flexible enough to address last-minute changes. Following are some strategies you might want to consider. Be sure to consult your tax advisor to see how these suggestions apply to your particular situation.

Reverse the rulesTypically, the advice for business owners at the end of any year is to defer income to the following year to help reduce the organization’s current income tax obligation. However, because individual income tax rates are scheduled to rise in 2013, this year may call for a reverse strategy. If your organization is taxed as a pass-through entity and your accounting method permits it, you may want to consider accelerating revenue into 2012 to take advantage of the current lower rates.

Similarly, owners of C corporations may want to consider cashing in on appreciated stock or paying themselves in dividends to take advantage of lower capital gains and dividend rates slated to expire at the end of the year.

Another rule-reversal move would be to consider deferring deductions and capital losses until 2013 to maximize your company’s tax profile in a higher-rate environment.

Buy needed equipment and put it to useThere is one case where you may not want to defer deductions: if you think you’ll need new office furniture or equipment in 2013, you may want to make that purchase in 2012. That’s because two special provisions enacted several years ago to help spur business investment will expire at year’s end.

The first is a temporary increase in the Section 179 property-expensing deduction, which allows a business to deduct the entire cost of qualified equipment in the year it was purchased rather than utilize the standard depreciation schedule.** In 2012, businesses can deduct up to $139,000 of the cost of qualified property, up to a maximum total property purchase of $560,000. (Total property purchases above that ceiling will reduce the amount of the allowable deduction.) The second provision is a special first-year bonus depreciation allowance of 50% of the cost of the equipment, which is not subject to the $560,000 limit.** In 2013, the $139,000 and $560,000 Section 179 property-expensing limits are scheduled to plummet to $25,000 and $200,000, respectively, while the 50% bonus depreciation allowance will be eliminated.

The Section 179 deduction and the bonus depreciation allowance can be used in conjunction with one another. It’s worth analyzing these two provisions and comparing them with the standard depreciation deductions to determine the best possible tax-planning moves for your business.

Vehicle purchases also receive favorable tax treatment until the end of 2012. This is particularly true for heavy sport-utility vehicles and pickups with a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 6,000 pounds, which may qualify for special depreciation and Section 179 allowances.

Note that property must be placed into service, not merely purchased, by the end of 2012 in order to qualify.

Hire a veteranIn 2011, the Vow to Hire Heroes Act extended the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to encourage employers to hire unemployed veterans. The credit, which also expires at the end of this year, ranges from $2,400 to $9,600 depending on several factors, including length of employment and whether the veteran has a service-related disability. Note that the veteran must begin work prior to January 1, 2013. For more information on hiring a veteran, visit the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service web page at www.dol.gov/vets/.

Be watchfulAlthough there is some risk in not waiting to see if Congress acts by year’s end, these are just some of the moves you may want to make now to take advantage of current, and potentially short-lived, tax benefits. In the meantime, keep a close eye on Washington to see what legislative changes may lie ahead.

*Source: “Baucus Examines Ways to Reduce Distortions in Business Caused by the Tax Code,” Senate Finance Committee press release, August 1, 2012.

**Certain conditions, limits, and exceptions apply.

The article is written by Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc., but is provided by Brian W. Willet. It is meant to be used for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Please consult with your tax, legal and financial advisor prior to making financial decisions. Insurance products are offered through insurance companies with which Waddell & Reed has sales arrangements.

Copyright 2012 - Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc., all rights reserved. Waddell & Reed and Broadridge Investor Communications Solutions, Inc. are not affiliated companies.

Brian W. Willet is a District Manager with Waddell & Reed in Lincoln, NE and can be reached at 402-484-7526. Waddell & Reed, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC.


Over the years, HBAL has helped 15 Lincoln families BUILD A HOME through

Habitat for Humanity.

2012 Habitat Blitz Build & Dedication

Special thanks to the friends of HBAL assisting with our 16th Habitat House!

Bielenberg Builders, Inc.Ken Koch Design-Drafting

Eric’s Electric, Inc.Buss Excavating, Inc.

Rezac Construction, Inc.ABC Supply Company

Custom Countertop, Inc.Eagle Nursery, LLC

Cohawk New Horizons Drywall, Inc.

Custom ConcreteDelrae Designs

Culligan Water ConditioningStructural Enterprises, Inc.

Schwinn Homes, LLCPrecast Products & Landscape Village

Barcroft Building, Inc.Crawford & Holthus

Union Title CompanyNebraska Title Co.

Huber & Sons84 Lumber

Carlson Systems

Shelter DistributionTrainor Construction

Vanderkolk & AssociatesAndel Homes

Doyle HelminkCarpets Direct

Hoppe Homes, LPAllied Surveying & Mapping, Inc.

Al’s JohnsFirst Choice RolloffsR & T Poured Walls

White Cap Construction SupplyCapital Concrete Co.

Carroll Construction SupplyBob Nohavec Plumbing, Inc.

D.H. Merrit & Sons Sand, Gravel & Ready MixSchneider Electric

Goetz Foundation CoatingsValspar

General ExcavatingLincoln Concrete SpecialistsEarl Carter Lumber Company

Millard Lumber, Inc.

Lowe’sLincoln Framers AssociationCrocker Construction, Inc.

Harrison RoofingGana Trucking

Custom Cooling & HeatingLincoln Winlectric

Campbell’s Kitchen CabinetsPioneer Overhead Door, Inc.KC Concrete Placement, Inc.

Ray’s Lawn & Home CareSigns Now

Capital City ExteriorsNebraska Building Products

Drywall Supply, Inc.Reynolds Design & Remodeling

The Cleaning LadiesLincoln Winnelson Co.Briggs, Inc. of Lincoln

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery

Christo Design Build, Inc.Hunter Douglas

Whirlpool Corporation


2012 Habitat Blitz Build & Dedication


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Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co.9751 S 148TH StreetOmaha, NE 68138-3898(402) 894-1899

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Whether you’re a new lawn-maintenance business or a well established, full-service landscaping company, your business will thrive with the help of John Deere D-Series Skid Steers and Compact Track Loaders (CTLs). Designed with extensive input from landscapers and other customers, these capable compacts cultivate more productivity with enhancements such as roomier operator stations, quieter pressurized cabs, curved glass swing-out doors, and optional electrohydraulic (EH) joysticks. Uptime-boosting advantages include a V-plenum cooling system, hydraulic-driven reversing fan, and wide-open engine-compartment access. Plus, more than 100 Worksite Pro™ attachments are available. So whether you are laying sod, seeding, grading, tilling, trimming, planting, installing hardscapes, or whatever else, you’re good to grow.


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Providing Offset Printing& Digital Services

in Lincoln since 1980.

402.483.75753133 S. 7th Street • Suite D

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Multi Color Printing

Graphic Design

Ad Specialties

Bindery Services

Digital Color Copies

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Lincoln Business BuilderAdvertising in the Lincoln Business Builder is a wise investment. The newsletter is published monthly and has a total circulation

of 750, which includes all members of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln, as well as city, county, state, national

government and HBAs in Nebraska.

Ad Sizes and Rates(Non-members pay double rates)

Ad Size HBAL Member Rate Full Page (8"w x 10.5"h) $450 for 3 months 1/2 page horizontal (8"w x 5"h) $300 for 3 months 1/2 page vertical (3.75"w x 10.5"h) $300 for 3 months 1/4 page (3.75"w x 5"h) $200 for 3 months 1/4 page horizontal (8"w x 2.25"h) $200 for 3 months 1/8 page (3.75"w x 2.25"h) $110 for 3 months Insert (loose leaf) $125 one time only

(There is a 15% discount for placing your ad for one full year.)

Please prepare your ad according to the dimensions indicated above and have your camera-ready ad to the HBAL office on or before the 20th of each month. You will be charged if your ad is out of specification. Your ad copy may be altered at any time.

Thank you to our 2012 Advertisers!1st United Mortgage BancA & D Auto Truck Service

Apollo Steel Co.Baltazar’s Stone, Inc.*

Black Hills EnergyBob Nohavec Plumbing, Inc.

Business Central/Husker Commercial FleetCamherdz Services Corporation

citygold.com*Cornhusker Bank Edward’s Stone

Goings Homes, Inc.JL Exteriors, Inc.

Krueger DevelopmentLincoln Electric System

Lumbermen’s Brick and Supply Co.McConnell Thermal Services, LLC

Millard Lumber, Inc.Morgan Chiropractic*

Morgan MasonryMurphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc.

Nebraska Furniture MartNebraska Title Co.

Pioneer Printing, Inc.Residential Drafting Services, Inc. (RDS)

Sadoff Iron & MetalSam’s Club

Schneider ElectricTomorrow’s Online Marketing

Waddell & Reed West Gate Bank

Yankee Hill Brick & Tile Company*Non-Member


Santa Cop

Santa Cop ProjectNovember 3, 2012 • Northeast High School


Santa Cop

Santa Cop ProjectNovember 3, 2012 • Northeast High School


Santa Cop

Santa Cop VolunteersEveen Ajir - North Star High School

Mark & Tracey Aksamit - Earl Carter Lumber Co.

Zahra Aldekhel - North Star High School

Mike, Danelle, Ethan & Shianne Benker - HBAL

Jerry Boyce - Boyce Construction, Inc.

Eileen, Blaze, Becky Campbell - Culligan Water Conditioning

Emily Dierks - Nebraska Wesleyan Soccer

Jane Edwards - Lincoln Public Schools

Spencer Edwards - UNL

Bob Freese - Northeast High School

Bob Gabriel - Nebraska Building Products

Rachel Gordan - Nebraska Wesleyan Soccer

Rachel Granville - Nebraska Wesleyan Soccer

Zach Grunder - North Star High School

Sean Gutierrez - UNL

AnDee Harris - Union Title Company

Michaela, John, Jack & Kamryn Harrison - HBAL/Harrison Roofing

Tom Harrison - The Frontier Group

RaeAnna Hartsgrove - North Star High School

Katharen Hedges - North Star High School

Doyle Helmink • Drew, Henry, Will & Jenny Hollibaugh

Hector Hernandez - Camherdz Services Corporation

Ruth & Meri Hietbrink - Black Hills Energy

Melissa Hilgenkamp - HBAL

Delrae Hirschman - Delrae Designs

Gary, Henry & Hannah Huenink - Huenink Construction, Inc.

Michael Hurt - UNL

Kim Huynh - North Star High School

Amber Johnson - Nebraska Wesleyan Soccer

Eric Knoll - Lincoln Public Schools

Jennie, Jason & Emery Korth - HBAL• Doyle & Carolyn Frazier

Jo Lewis - Liberty First Credit Union

Dan Loeck - Loeck Designs

Barb Magana - Lincoln Federal Savings Bank

Erin, Logan & Ryan Magnussen - Reese Construction, Inc.

Jerry Maher - Mahris Custom Homes

Joe Martinez - SCC-Milford

Barb, Jeff, Mitch & Hunter McClellan - Nebraska Land Title & Abstract

Cory McGarvie - SCC-Milford

Joe, Cory & Lisa McKee - McKee Construction, Inc.

Freda Meier - Lincoln Federal Savings Bank

Dave, Kim, Katlyn & Ethan Miller - Pella Products of Omaha & Lincoln

Duane & Rachel Mundt - Hampton Enterprises, Inc.

Chris Nelson - SCC-Milford

Brock Nielson - UNL

Phu Nugyn - North Star High School

Alfredo Padilla - Camherdz Services Corporation

Lori Pippitt - Lincoln Cabinet

Lacey Reha - Lincoln Police Department

Lance & Mason Roach - JL Exteriors, Inc.

Shawn, Katelyn & Austin Rutledge - JL Exteriors, Inc.

Charm Satree - North Star High School

Deidre Schendt - UNL

Al, Noah, Carter & Karen Scribner - SCC-Milford

Ashlee Slade - Nebraska Wesleyan Soccer

Brytten & Will Sorgenfrei - Lincoln Police Department

Kathy & Sean Steele - Nebraska Wesleyan Soccer

Shawn Stranathan - Nebraska Building Products

Ken Svoboda - Ray’s Lawn & Home Care

Dan Walker - Lincoln Federal Savings Bank

Kathy Weyers - Lincoln Federal Savings Bank• Lenn Marshall

Bob White - Northeast High School

Jeff, Ian, Issac & Eli White - Aqua Systems

Roger Williams - Shine-A-Blind

Marilyn Wimer - Nebraska Title

Contributions


Santa Cop

• 84 Lumber for donating lumber for the builder blocks

• Earl Carter Lumber and Millard Lumber for donating a portion of the MDO materials

• Duane Mundt, Randy Deinert, SCC-Milford Students and Habitat for Humanity Volunteers for cutting the materials

• Justin Johnson for pick-up and delivery of materials

• Lowe’s for donating shrink wrap

• Sherwin Williams for donating lacquer

• Lois Hartzell for preparing the delicious lunch

Special Thanks...

Bielenberg Builders, Inc. $100

Bob Gabriel $50

Chuck Pfenning $25

Custom Countertop $100

Dan Walker $25

Duane Mundt $60

Hoppe Homes $25

Hudkins Farm Service $25

Lincoln Federal Savings Bank $500

Michael Benker $20

Michaela Harrison $25

Pella Products $100

Rels Title $50

Schwinn Homes $50

Stonybrook Homes $250

Union Bank $150

Vladimir Oulianov $100

General Membership Meeting $692

Remodelers Council Meeting $34

Contributions

Santa Cop CommitteeMark Aksamit, Chair

Kayla Harrison

Lois Hartzell

Delrae Hirschman

Justin Johnson

Duane Mundt

Dan Walker


Toy and Coat Donations

Bielenberg Builders, Inc.

Bryant, Katt & Assiciates, P.C.

Capital Overhead

Dan & Sharon Klein - Regal Building System, Inc.

Harrison Roofing

Ironwood Builders

Jack & Kamryn Harrison

Jerry & Linda Boyce - Boyce Construction, Inc.

Jim & Sue Crawford - Precast Products & Landscape Village

Justin Johnson - Hoppe Homes, LP

Ken Koch - Ken Koch Design - Drafting

Ken Svoboda - Ray’s Lawn & Home Care

Kinning Design Build, Inc.

Larry & Carol Hans - Hans Electric, Inc.

Lincoln Cabinet

Lori Pippitt - Lincoln Cabinet

Marilyn Wimer - Nebraska Title

Nancy Noonan - Capital Overhead Door

Ray DeMar - 1st United Mortgage Banc

Pioneer Printing, Inc.

Toy Donations

Thank you to our Members and their families who donated toys to fill the toy boxes built at Santa Cop and for the warm coats that were delivered to the City Mission in November.

Jeff & Mary Kay Bielenberg

Jo Lewis

Dan & Sharon Klein

Harrison Roofing

Ken Koch - Ken Koch Design - Drafting

Mike & Mary Kinning

Larry & Carol Hans

Shawn & Erin Magnussen & Family

Roger & Carol Magnussen

Lance Roach - JL Exteriors, Inc.

Coat Donations

Thanks to Deb Brown for delivering the coats

to the People’s City Mission for us!


Camherdz Services Corporation

2240 S. 46th StreetLincoln, NE 68506

PaintingPaintingInterior, Exterior, Commercial, ResidentialInterior, Exterior, Commercial, Residential

New, Repaint

DecksPower Washing, Staining

FloorsSealers, Epoxies, Urethanes

Specialty CoatingsSpecialty CoatingsTo include Epoxies and Urethanes on walls

Phone: (402) 580-0870Fax: (402) 438-6937

Hector Hernandez

Email: [email protected]

ALWAYS FREE

ESTIMATES AND

AFFORDABLE

ELITE PAINTING

AT YOUR SERVICE

“Bringing Quality to Life”

You won’t find a larger selection of fireplaces & stone in town! Our showroom displays 37 fireplaces and over 170 brick and stone samples. Also available at Lumbermen’s:

• Wood & Pellet Stoves • Outdoor Firepits• Grill Islands & Kitchens • Paving Stones• Erosion Control Products • Stone Veneers • Brick

Showroom Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm | 8655 Amber Hill Court, Lincoln, NE 68526 | 402.421.0948 | www.lumbermens.biz

The Place to go for Everything Fireplace and Stone!


General Membership Meeting

General Membership MeetingNovember 12, 2012 • Nebraska Champions Club

HBAL members had two opportunities to hear Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. speak last month.

Elliot’s first presentation was on the economic impact of home building in Nebraska at the City Council Chambers. This is available for replay on 5 City-TV’s website:

www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/mayor/cic/5citytv/index.htmLater that evening at the General Membership Meeting, Elliot spoke about the negative effect regulation can have on the economy.

October was a busy month for the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation’s community service projects. Jerry Boyce (right) and Mark Aksamit (below) reported at the General Membership Meeting on the success of the Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build and Santa Cop Project. See photos from these events on pages 10-11,14-17.

The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation’s mission is to support the educational and charitable activities of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln. The Foundation strives to support the community by contributing to community service projects focused on housing, as well as providing scholarships for students pursuing a career related to the building industry, and providing funding for other industry related educational and research programs.

Please consider a contribution to the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation this Holiday Season. Named scholarships can be established with larger or planned contributions to be awarded to worthy students who plan to enter our industry.

Gifts are tax deductible to this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please contact Bob Bryant (402-486-1040) or Mike Benker (402-423-4225) if you have questions.

October a Busy Month of Giving Back to the Lincoln Community


General Membership Meeting

General Membership MeetingNovember 12, 2012 • Nebraska Champions Club


Open: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Phone: 464-3211

5940 Colfax Avenue

Special discount for HBAL Members!10% discount on a service or repair

First-time customers only.

A & D Auto-Truck Service“Your Total Vehicle Service & Repair Center”

“We Specialize in Fleet Service and Repair.”

420-1552Service • Remodeling • New Construction

Free Estimates

Bob Nohavec, Master Plumber3400 S. 6th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502

Bob Nohavec Plumbing


2013 Home & Garden Show

2013 Home Show • Current Exhibitorscurrent as of November 15

Contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 to reserve your booth space today!!2K Landscape DesignsA1 Cabinet & Kitchen

ABC Seamless House SidingAdvanced Chiropractic Solutions

Advantage Remodeling, Inc.AIA-Lincoln

American Electronics, Inc.Aqua Systems

Architectural GlassartAspen Builders, Inc.

Astro BuildingsBAJCO Construction

Better Business BureauBlack Hills Energy

Bluestem SIPSBonsall Pool & Spa

Bryant A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical Company

Bugbee HomesCabinet Craft, Inc.

Capital City ExteriorsCapital Overhead Door Co.

Carpets DirectChampion Family Chiropractic

Christo Design Build, Inc.City of Lincoln Public Works

Comfort Techs, Inc.Cornerstone Chiropractic Centre

Cornhusker BankCulligan Water Conditioning

Cummins SprinklerCustom Blinds and Design

CUTCO CutleryDon Johnson Homes, Inc.

DuctMedic Air Duct CleaningEagle 1st Roofing & Construction

Earnest Well Drilling, Inc.ECO Guard Insulation & Roofing

EcoWater Systems of LincolnEdward Jones Investments

Edward’s StoneElite Fencing, LLC

Endicott Clay Products Co.Energy Panel Structures

Factory Direct ApplianceFakler Architects, LLC

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery

First State Bank NebraskaFrosty Effects ConstructionFulton Construction, Inc.

Gana Trucking & ExcavatingGeneral Excavating

Going NutsGoings Homes, LLC

GoodeGuy Construction, Inc.Green’s Plumbing, Heating,

Cooling & RemodelingHandy Man Home Remodeling Center

Harley’s Heating & A/C, Inc.Heartland Moving

Heritage Builders, Inc.Heritage Homes

Hickman Area Economic Development AssociationHinrichs Fine Woods, Inc.

Home Innovations Spas, Inc.Home Real Estate

Home Solutions of NebraskaICF Connections

Illuminations Lighting, Inc.Innovations Siding & Windows

Innovative Homes & Design, Inc.Ironwood BuildersJL Exteriors, Inc.

John Henry’s Plumbing, Htg. & A/CJudson Irrigation

Kinning Design Build, Inc.Kitchen Craft International

Krieser Drywall & InsulationKrogman Tile Co., Inc.

Liberty First Credit UnionLifetime Cookware, Inc.

Lincoln CabinetLincoln Electric System

Lincoln First RealtyLincoln Lumber Co.

Lincoln SaltdogsLumbermen’s Brick and Supply Co.Malibu Sunrooms & Outdoor LivingMcConnell Thermal Services, LLC

Metalworks, Inc.Miller Landscapes & Construction, Inc.

Morton Buildings, Inc.Moser Well Drilling & Service, Inc.

National Furnace and Air ConditioningNebraska Building Products

Nebraska Furniture MartNebraska Seamless, Inc.Nebraska Soybean Board

Nebraskaland Siding & WindowsNeighbors Family Homes, Inc.Nissen’s Hardwood Floors, Inc.Noakes Refrigeration Heating &

Air ConditioningNorman Plumbing, Inc.Outback Fence & Stain

Outdoor SolutionsParty Dipz

Pella Products of Omaha & Lincoln

Pioneer Overhead Door, Inc.Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

Prairie Mile TileworksPrecast Products & Landscape Village

Quality Water Services, Inc.Quick’N Brite

Ray’s Lawn & Home CareRaynor Doors of Nebraska

RE/MAX Real Estate ConceptsREALTORS Association of Lincoln

Reese Construction, Inc.Reimers-Kaufman Concrete Products Co.

Reinke ShakesRemodel Green, Inc.Renewal by Andersen

Reynolds Design & RemodelingRezac Construction, Inc.

Roof TechRybak Homes, LLC

Sam’s ClubSchulte Chiropractic Wellness Center

Security Fence, Inc.Select Comfort

Shine-A-Blind Nebraska, Inc.South Shore Builders, LLC

Star City Heating & CoolingStephens & Smith Construction Co.

Sticks & Stones Hardscapes, Inc.Summit Homes, L.L.C.Superior Spa and Pool

Supreme Surface CountertopsTailored Landscapes, LLC

Tastefully SimpleThe Pampered Chef

The Paper Puller, Inc.The Restoration Pros

Thrasher Basement SystemsTillotson Enterprises, Inc.

Tru-Built ConstructionUnion Bank & Trust

Union Title CompanyV2K Window Décor

Vantage Pointe Homes, Inc.Wardcraft Homes, Inc.

Watkins ProductsWells Fargo Home Mortgage

West Gate BankWhite Castle Roofing

Willet Construction, Inc., Remodeling Specialists

Window Option SpecialistsWindow World

Woods Bros. RealtyYankee Hill Brick & Tile Company


Renewals | New Members | Directory Changes | Cancellations

Welcome New Members

Thanks for Renewing Your Membership!(Please allow 60 days for names to appear on this list.)

Sorry to See You Go!If you see your company listed below, contact HBAL at

402-423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY!

Windstream

Bradley’s Seamless Gutters

Baltazar’s Stone, Inc.

citigold.com

Directory Changes• Jimmy Hurt is the new principal contact for Midwest

Unlimited, LLC. Email: [email protected].

• Greg Horn is the new principal contact for CKF – Consolidated Kitchens. Phone: 402-331-0500 Ext. 268. Cellular: 402-610-2636. Fax: 402-331-1500. Email: [email protected].

• Bev Freudenreich is the new principal contact for ESPN/KLMS 1480 – Lincoln’s Sports Authority and KFOR Radio. Phone: 402-325-7746. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.ESPN1480.com.

• Husker Exteriors, Inc. is now Sunroom Designs of Nebraska. Phone: 402-434-7472. Website: www.mydreamsunroom.com.

• Tina Segerstrom is the new principal contact for KBBK-FM B107.3, KLNC-FM 105.3, KLIN 1400 and KFGE Froggy 98.1. Email: [email protected].

• Kelly Krueger is the new principal contact for Rainwood Interiors.

• Malcolm Bragg is the new principal contact for Schneider Electric. Email: [email protected].

• Jay Rose is the new principal contact for US Bank. Phone: 402-434-1521. Fax: 402-434-1149. Email: [email protected].

• Randy Deinert is a new affiliate with Window Option Specialists. Phone: 402-417-5204. Email: [email protected].

• Mary Pat Waite-Ficke is a new affiliate with Home Real Estate. Phone: 402-430-7494. Email: [email protected].

• Lenny Hill is a new affiliate with Allied Building Products. Phone: 402-464-0233. Email: [email protected].

• Wayne Wells is the new principal contact for Weathercraft Co. of Lincoln. Phone: 402-440-2412.

Select Comfort CorporationJim Levine

9800 59th Avenue N., Minneapolis, MN 55442Phone: 763-551-7069 Fax: 763-694-8449Email: [email protected]: www.sleepnumber.comCompany Description: Mattress retailer and manufacturer.Membership Sponsor: Jim Christo, Christo Design Build, Inc.

Landmarketing, Inc.Tim Underwood (Tammy)

18690 W. 117th Street, Olathe, KS 66061Phone: 913-530-2951Email: [email protected] Description: New home and land development information and consulting.Sponsor: Perry Haralson, Cornhusker Bank

Black Hills Energy, 58 yearsBlock & Beam Construction, Inc., 10 years

Builders, 1 yearBusiness Central/Husker Commercial Fleet, 1 year

Cameron Townhomes, LLC, 7 yearsCorey Grading, Inc., 4 years

Creative Landscaping, 8 yearsD. H. Merritt & Sons Sand, Gravel, & Ready-Mix, 61 years

Dworak Plumbing, 24 yearsFrazier Construction Company, Inc., 9 years

Lemke Meens Construction, 1 yearLincoln Electric System, 61 years

Lincoln Lumber Co., 61 yearsMay Custom Homes & Cabinets, Inc., 24 years

Modern Wood Floors, LLC, 1 year

Nebraska Furniture Mart, 26 yearsNeighborWorks Lincoln, 5 yearsOak Creek Sporting Club, 1 year

Old World Metal, 4 yearsOtte Oil & Propane, Inc., 8 years

Outdoor Solutions, 6 yearsPella Products of Omaha & Lincoln, 40 years

Pride Homes, 11 yearsThe Restoration Pros, 3 yearsSecurity First Bank, 7 years

Star City Heating & Cooling, 2 yearsStructural Component Systems, 24 years

Tailored Landscapes, LLC, 6 yearsVitruvian Homes, 1 year

Woods Bros. Realty, 60 years


HBAL’s The Big Catch

BIGthe

catch

with Harbor Master

Mike Rezac

Individual PrizesTo will be awarded to the best fishermen

at the end of the contest!

1st Place - $500 Visa Gift Card 2nd Place - $400 Visa Gift Card3rd Place - $300 Visa Gift Card

Don’t miss your chance to win!

Current Standings(As of November 15th Board Meeting)

Northwestern W

izard

SeabrookeTime Bandit

First Mate Jim Crawford (2)• Morton Buildings• Hunt/Clark Builders, Inc.Justin Brandt (1)• Allied Building Products

Donna Reis (1)• Elite Fencing, LLCFirst Mate Perry Haralson (2)• Sid Dillon• Landmarketing, Inc.

Jim Christo (1)• Select Comfort Corporation

Congratulations again to all of our winners!

Jim Crawford, Precast Products & Landscape VillagePerry Haralson, Cornhusker Bank

Donna Reis, Dudley’s Dew Right Lawn and Tree Service

Monthly Prize WinnersCongratulations to our 4th and final winner of our monthly membership drawing for a

$100 Cabela’s Gift Card!

Jim Christo, Christo Design Build, Inc.


Improving Housing Market | Building Permits

SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MFJan. 98 8 4 74 8 5 54 21 0 72 14 0 40 8 4 35 19 6 11 14 0 24 7 2 22 0 4 27 4 0Feb. 103 33 2 73 9 24 66 10 4 58 20 2 35 4 12 22 0 4 29 2 3 32 18 60 26 0 20 31 13 144March 136 24 90 137 18 20 92 11 4 82 17 16 59 40 112 41 28 2 30 14 2 42 6 8 42 10 180 47 24 36April 145 26 4 124 22 0 80 16 4 91 16 60 61 70 66 50 2 2 30 14 15 33 8 0 28 26 3 43 19 24May 186 98 102 113 33 100 88 12 4 83 20 16 65 39 0 59 15 4 38 28 24 29 19 0 39 14 44 41 21 0June 183 27 2 107 52 4 96 37 20 93 15 68 67 17 64 39 17 10 60 4 0 36 6 4 34 18 0 45 14 8July 131 49 54 114 21 10 89 35 70 52 28 2 59 28 0 31 10 2 35 10 0 31 18 0 38 12 48 48 26 0Aug. 87 26 20 87 146 2 94 96 26 66 18 612 37 2 2 37 20 0 37 14 0 33 6 2 35 21 2 58 36 275Sept. 106 74 0 106 89 0 82 44 48 55 26 38 45 2 0 33 29 0 39 26 0 26 10 10 31 8 78 45 13 0Oct. 152 125 6 88 22 18 83 26 4 50 14 0 45 39 0 26 16 16 20 24 18 27 18 138 34 11 0 57 21 0Nov. 125 43 52 101 16 52 69 28 4 49 14 0 24 16 60 23 4 2 25 24 0 26 8 92 30 26 0 52 26 90

YTD 1,452 533 336 1,124 436 235 893 336 188 751 202 814 537 265 320 396 160 48 354 174 62 339 124 316 359 146 379 494 217 577

2012

Building PermitsCity of Lincoln - 10 -Year Table

SF=detached single family - TH=townhouses - MF=multi-family (including duplexes)201120102008 2009200720062004 20052003

# Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # CostJan. 19 333,000 7 87,400 9 1,364,460 2 52,000 6 152,980 3 80,100 2 43,500Feb. 13 426,676 4 314,300 9 141,600 5 125,240 3 99,500 7 178,700 5 107,786March 34 613,750 33 1,283,155 36 589,154 10 206,900 11 317,000 18 452,005 10 691,458April 52 560,472 56 539,511 62 1,208,366 10 198,413 19 706,474 15 908,366 11 600,931May 57 907,924 55 818,301 52 809,323 9 183,000 9 148,500 20 340,080 20 723,945June 59 520,942 62 481,374 19 543,997 14 297,872 12 460,740 16 603,388 7 224,812July 49 645,103 46 728,615 11 212,984 17 554,070 15 697,500 9 248,618 10 414,975August 44 433,967 56 807,215 13 583,602 8 244,470 11 219,300 12 478,200 9 545,217Sept. 43 585,123 32 558,017 14 556,083 15 407,066 15 375,278 16 1,011,333 13 595,111Oct. 41 621,817 47 1,150,309 18 490,847 19 793,181 11 333,693 13 220,423 15 438,100Nov. 24 384,690 23 747,848 12 776,208 11 990,184 11 230,395 10 573,100 12 527,840Total 435 6,033,464 421 7,516,045 255 7,276,624 120 4,052,396 123 3,741,360 139 5,094,313 114 4,913,675Avg. Cost

2012

43,102

Remodeling Permits: AdditionsCity of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 7 Year Table

33,770

2006 2007 2009

17,853

2008 2011

36,65028,53613,870

2010

30,418

# Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # CostJan. 89 1,007,372 88 1,163,863 81 907,619 71 784,232 57 502,454 69 988,395 81 804,484Feb. 87 967,125 78 909,207 76 947,505 76 706,588 69 600,743 79 893,584 69 565,929March 100 1,147,674 107 1,280,089 89 800,412 72 946,927 125 1,229,150 104 900,086 96 1,055,957April 87 706,214 88 1,031,776 82 877,275 85 813,112 154 1,386,859 133 1,292,245 96 871,985May 120 1,042,668 115 1,578,971 79 723,878 65 617,270 124 931,223 111 946,242 123 1,544,337June 97 985,229 97 736,760 76 662,915 89 766,615 117 754,480 112 819,225 110 1,093,867July 94 1,072,119 117 1,258,848 77 1,143,624 96 1,172,764 161 1,181,825 99 1,104,259 109 1,029,087August 44 433,967 110 1,138,598 92 1,264,374 77 790,319 119 1,006,147 129 1,032,748 114 1,148,868Sept. 92 674,348 94 1,070,733 83 962,319 78 778,464 124 976,777 106 928,466 84 764,670Oct. 96 966,277 96 868,251 80 750,551 79 552,852 141 929,354 122 1,298,243 124 1,019,740Nov. 66 423,155 88 961,501 62 1,071,515 81 890,150 118 827,222 93 703,129 100 750,064Total 972 9,426,148 1,078 11,998,597 877 10,111,987 869 8,819,293 1,309 10,326,234 1,157 10,906,622 1,106 10,648,988Avg. Cost

Remodeling Permits: AlterationsCity of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 7 Year Table

10,14911,1309,698 11,530

2006 2007 20092008

7,889

2011

9,427 9,628

20122010

Lincoln Included in List of Improving Housing Markets for 12 Straight Months

Lincoln’s housing market is showing signs of improvement. Building permits are on the rise and we are on track to have the highest number of permits pulled in 2012 than in any of the last four years. Another notable sign is Lincoln’s presence in the list of improving housing markets for the twelfth straight month.

The National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI) identifies metropolitan areas that have shown improvement from their respective troughs in housing permits, employment and house prices for at least six consecutive months.

The IMI is designed to track housing markets throughout the

country that are showing signs of improving economic health. The index measures three sets of independent monthly data to get a mark on the top improving Metropolitan Statistical Areas.

The three indicators that are analyzed are employment growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, housing price appreciation from Freddie Mac and single-family housing permit growth from the U.S. Census Bureau. NAHB uses the latest available data from these sources to generate a list of improving markets. A metropolitan area must see improvement in all three measures for at least six consecutive months following those measures’ respective troughs before being included on the improving markets list.


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Homebuyers win because ENERGY STAR homes are more efficient, more comfortable and the lower costs of ownership allow them to put more money into their homes. Builders win because ENERGY STAR homes are more profitable to build. And the more we conserve, the more we all win. To learn more, contact Bob Ruskamp at 473-3275 or [email protected].

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Dueling Duo Dueling Pianos Request Show

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HBAL Christmas PartyThursday, December 6, 2012

6:30 p.m. - Social7:30 p.m. - Dinner

Hillcrest Country Club9401 East “O” Street

Cost: $30 per person or $25 per person for companies

who bring five or more guests.

Join us for the Dueling Duo! Andy Gibson and Ryno will play your request and may

add a little twist too! This is the only dueling pianos show with an amazing fiddle and

saxophone player, Dan Witte. Get ready for a great time!

Documents

Lincoln Business Builder (December 2012)