December 2009/January2010The official magazine of the

Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County

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The mission of the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County is to advocate, educate and promote thebuilding industry.

OFFICERS: Richard Gaylord, president; Warren Smith, firstvice president; Wes Carroll, second vice president; ShelleyMitchiner, vice president-associates; A.J. Critelli, secretary/treasurer; Zach Schabot, TSMC representative/chair; TomAnhut, appointee to the Executive Committee; and MarkMassengill immediate past president.

HBA DIRECTORS: Rusty Ammons, Sharon Andrews,Douglas Ball, Dave Baron, Rick Barrett, Jay Beaman, ChipBishop, Rex Bost, Tom Brantley, Eddie Casanave, MichaelDean Chadwick, Debbie Combos, Mark Davis, DeneDawson, Mike Debnam, Jim Derrickson, Steve Eastman,Jeff Fike, Don Fraley, Lyle Gardner, Jack Gallagher, MikeGerber, Tom Gipson, Harold Glazer, Mike Golder, BrooksGulledge, Trish Hanchette, Rick Harris, Johnny Hayes, BruceHerbert, Wayne Holt, Mike Houseman, John Houston, MikeHunter, Van Isley, Sheri Jackson, Phil Jawny, VanessaJenkins, Stuart Jones, Mike Jordan, Steve Leach, JackLichtner, Jenny Martin, Blake Massengill, Greg Messer, JohnMiller, Kenny Murphy, Rebecca Newsome, Gaye Orr, RyanPerry, Kevin Poythress, Avon Privette, Mike Reiser, Jon Rufty,Steve Schlageter, John Schlichenmaier, Bob Schultz, DaveServoss, Cindy Sheldon, Geoff Shiley, Kathy Simpson, JuleSmith, Ray Sparrow, Terry Stephens, Richard Stockett,Marty Tart, Woody Teague, Connie Tench, Cliff Thomas, DanTingen, Barry Tutor, C.B. Tyson, Rich Van Tassel, VanVreeland, Scott Warren, Rob Weintraub, Mason Williams,Larry Witek, Wayne Witt, Dale Wooten, Lance Youngquist.

HBA STAFFTim Minton, Executive Vice PresidentLin Barrow, Vice President of FinanceSuzanne Harris, Vice President of Governmental AffairsAndy Ladner, Vice President of Marketing and CouncilsJudy Richardson, Vice President, Education & Parade of

HomesLara Papi Wilson, Director of Public RelationsAngela Thompson, Financial CoordinatorLeigh Ann Teague, Director of Membership

Neighborhood Builder is published monthly for the membersof the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County,5580 Centerview Drive, Suite 115, Raleigh, NC 27606; (919) 233-2033; www.hbawake.com.

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NeighborhoodBuilderThe official magazine of the Home BuildersAssociation of Raleigh-Wake County

2010 HBA President Warren Smith(right) stands proudly with hisfather, Louis Dickerson, after hisinstallation ceremony.

About the cover:

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December 2009/January2010 Vol. 33, No. 12

FeaturesHBA applauds 2009 leadership,welcomes new 5Gratitude and expectation soar at the 2009

Installation of Officers and Holiday

Celebration.

Looking aheadThe Triangle Housing Forecast is a mixed

bag. Links are provided in this review for

your follow up.

Looking backThis Year in Review has special meaning.

Despite rough economic conditions, the

HBA prevails.

Battle of the Builders:Battle BallThe Battle of the Builders V dodge ball

competition is a thrilling spectator sport

and well-deserved recreational release

for competitors.

DepartmentsPresident’s Pen 2Green Building 23Marketing Insights 29Calendar of Events 32Permits 32

InsideThis Issue

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IBy Richard Gaylord2009 President, Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County

stood before you at my installation as 2009 president of the Home BuildersAssociation of Raleigh-Wake County and asked that you help me build a foundation ofencouragement for our Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County and itsmembers. I asked you to help build a rock-solid organization, as we could foresee fierceheadwinds ahead for our industry.

Well, you went way above that call to duty and became my inspiration and an inspi-ration for those around you! That inspiration is what has carried us through one of thetoughest years in United States housing history.

It’s this spirit of encouragement and inspiration that continues to support our HBAand because of that, it remains strong! While we did not set records for home sales, orpermits pulled or Parade of Homes entries in 2009, the important point is, we did notlie down. We did not turn from the challenge, but took it head on!

And the result at year-end 2009 is a Raleigh-Wake County HBA that is strong, bothin membership and balance sheet. I am so very proud to have served this HBA and itsfine members.

I would like to highlight a few of our 2009 accomplishments – where you showedyour inspiration:

• Through relatively stable membership we have remained the second-largest HBA inthe country. Thanks to all of you who renewed, in spite of tight company budgets;and to the new members who joined this association, realizing all the benefits offered.

• Led by our Government Affairs Committee, we took two buses to Washington,D.C., and fought for the Housing Tax Credit. Now, the extension and additionalcredit should continue to stir more positive momentum.

• Monthly events! Because of the support of our generous sponsors and memberswho attended, the HBA hosted successful monthly events – from networkingnights and tournaments to expos and competitions.

• We celebrated a milestone this June – 50 Years! Can you believe 50 years? And Icontend, considering the fine staff, members and leadership ladder in place, thatwe have seen only a glimpse of what this association can become in the future.

I truly enjoy being a part of this HBA and the inspiration it brings. It was my priv-ilege to serve as your 2009 president. I would like to specifically thank committeeheads and all who took on 2009 leadership roles. And none of us should forget theoutstanding HBA staff — thanks for helping to encourage us and keep that GoodNews coming!

Thank you once again for an inspiring year. ■NB

Your inspiration carries us

It’s this spirit of

encouragement and

inspiration that continues

to support our HBA, and

because of that, it

remains strong!

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President’s Pen

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AB Stone BoutiqueiLevel by Weyerhaeuser

Louisiana Pacific Building Products

Overhead Door Company of the Capital CityPro-Build

Professional Builders Supply

Triangle New Home GuideWithers and Ravenel

DIAMOND SPONSORS ($5,000)

GOLD SPONSORS ($3,000)

A.J. Young Architectural Illustrations and Graphics

BB&T Camelot Illustrations Graphic Rendering & Design

SILVER SPONSORS ($2,000)

America Home KeyBank of America

Bonded Builders Home WarrantyCecil Holcomb Demolition

CPI SecurityRick Frye — New York Life

RBC BankR.E.A.L. Elevator Solutions Inc.

Southern Community Bank Standard Pacific Homes

TruOptions: Business Consultants L.L.C.Yellow Dot Heating and Air Conditioning

Alpine Exteriors Inc.McCuiston Law Offices, P.L.L.C.

Peak SteelRegions Bank

Stonehenge Masonry Inc.

Beaman Building Co.Boxley, Bolton, Garber and Haywood L.L.P.

Comfort Master

Duron/Sherwin-Williams PaintNeuse Tile Service

Olde Heritage Builders

Preferred Flooring Tart Realty Inc.

Upright Builders

BRONZE SPONSORS ($1,000)

CORPORATE SPONSORS ($10,000)

2009 HBA of Raleigh-Wake County

Foundation Club

ASSOCIATION PARTNERS ($25,000 AND ABOVE)

FRIENDS SPONSORS ($500)

PATRON SPONSORS ($250)

Your contribution as a member of Foundation Club supports an array of events and educational programs that makemembership in the HBA such a valuable and rewarding experience. To renew your commitment to the Foundation

Club in 2009 or to join this distinguished group of sponsors, contact Tim Minton at (919) 233-2033.

Thank you 2009 Foundation Club sponsors!

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The 2010 president and officers of the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Countytook their oath of office during the Installation and Holiday Party at the Renaissance at NorthHills Dec. 4.

Presiding was 1984 HBA President Louis Dickerson. His son, Warren Smith of L and L of Raleigh,was installed as 2010 president.

Concluding his administration, 2009 HBA President Richard Gaylord recognized the many committee and council chairs for their contribution of time and energy to further the association.

Gaylord thanked all those who sponsored HBA events in 2009. He cited Foundation Club members as the reason the HBA and its members are able to enjoy successful year-round events.Foundation Club sponsors are listed on Page 3 in this issue of Neighborhood Builder.

He presented sponsor appreciation awards for outstanding industry service to Stock BuildingSupply and Apex First Development. In spite of tough economic times, these two companies madethe greatest financial contribution as Foundation Club sponsors at the Association Partner level.

Gaylord applauded the contributions of the 2009 Executive Committee: Vice President WarrenSmith, Second Vice President Wes Carroll, Presidential Appointee Tom Anhut, Associates VicePresident Shelly Mitchiner, Secretary/Treasurer A.J. Critelli, Triangle Sales and Marketing Council ChairZach Schabot and Immediate Past President Mark Massengill.

Gaylord also presented annual Presidential Awards to several individuals and organizations whosecontributions in time and money to the HBA in 2009 were especially generous. He singled out GayeOrr for outstanding service.

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1 1984 HBA President Louis Dickerson presides over theinstallation of his son, Warren Smith, 2010 HBA President,as daughter-in-law, Julie Smith, stands by. 2 Installationguests express their approval during the installation of 2010President Warren Smith. 3 HBA 2009 President RichardGaylord (right) presents a sponsor recognition plaque to (fromleft) Coop Jackson, Tracey Hall and Bill Synder of StockBuilding Supply. 4 HBA 2009 President Richard Gaylord(right) presents a sponsor recognition plaque to MarkGramling (left) and Mike Howington of Apex FirstDevelopment. 5 2010 HBA President Warren Smith (right)presents a gift of appreciation to 2009 HBA Richard Gaylord.

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President – Warren Smith

First Vice President – Wes Carroll

Second Vice President – Cindy Sheldon

Vice President-Associates – Connie Tench

Secretary/Treasurer – A.J. Critelli

TSMC Representative/Chair – Rebecca Newsome

Appointee to the Executive Committee – Steve Eastman

Immediate Past President – Richard Gaylord

Rusty AmmonsSharon AndrewsTom AnhutDouglas BallDave BaronRick BarrettJay BeamanChip BishopRex Bost

Tom BrantleyWes CarrollEddie CasanaveDebbie CombosA.J. CritelliJim DerricksonLinda DickertSteve EastmanJeff Fike

2010 HBA Officers 2010 HBA Directors

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Don FraleyRick FryeLyle GardnerRichard GaylordMike GerberTom GipsonBrooks GulledgeTrish HanchetteRick HarrisJohnny HayesWayne Holt

Mike HousemanJohn HoustonVan IsleySheri JacksonPhil JawnyVannesa JenkinsStuart JonesSteve LeachJack LichtnerJenny MartinBlake Massengill

Mark MassengillGreg MesserJohn MillerShelly MitchnerKenny MurphyRebeccaNewsomeGaye OrrBrenda PeakJim PrewittChad Ray

Jon RuftyWard RussellZach SchabotJohn SchlienmaierBob SchultzDave ServossCindy SheldonGeoff ShileyKathy SimpsonLarry SmithWarren Smith

Terry StephensRichard StockettLinwood StricklandMarty TartRich Van TasselWoody TeagueConnie TenchDan TingenBarry TutorVan VreelandRob Weintraub

Glenn WhiteMason WilliamsLarry WitekDale WootenLance Youngquist

Thank you, 2009 committee and council chairs!Associates CommitteeConnie Tench

BuildPac Committee Cindy Sheldon

Education CommitteeGaye Orr

Golf CommitteeJodi Sauerbier

Government Affairs CommitteeWarren Smith

Membership Committee Kathy Simpson

Parade of Homes CommitteeWes Carroll

Chili Cookoff CommitteeWayne Holt

Nominations CommitteeMark Massengill

Remodelers Council Harold Glazer

Triangle Sales and Marketing CouncilZach Schabot

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Congratulations,

Presidential Award winners!

2009 Fairness in

Government Award

2009

Political

Courage

Award

Tom Anhut, Toll Brothers

Nancy Latz, 1st Choice Cabinetry L.L.C.

Harold Glazer, H. Glazer Builder Inc.

Shelley Mitchiner, Fonville Morisey & Barefoot

Dave Baron, Baron Custom Homes

Jennifer Robinson, Member, Cary Town Council

Hamied Dolikhani, Director, City of Raleigh Development Services Department, accepting award for the department

Dan Tingen, Tingen Construction Co. Mark Massengill, Mark Massengill Builders

2009

Distinguished

Past President

Award

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Standing ready to serve

2010 HBA executive officers are all smiles during the Decemberinstallation celebration.

2010 HBA direc-tors have theirsights set oncoming year.

2009

Rookie

of the

Year

Rick Frye,New York Life

Linda Dickert, The Stone Agency

2009 Affiliate

of the Year

2009

Associate

of the

Year

Connie Tench,MetLife HomeLoans

Wayne Holt,Reward Builders

2009 Builder

of the Year

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Triangle Housing Forecastpresents the

Hope on the horizon

pproximately 300 guests filled the BrierCreek Country Club ballroom for the 2009Triangle Housing Forecast, hosted by the HomeBuilders Association of Raleigh-Wake Countyand the Home Builders Association of Durham,Orange & Chatham Counties, Dec 16.

HBA 2009 President Richard Gaylord intro-duced the four expert presenters:

• Mark Vitner, Wells Fargo

• Bernard Helm, Market OpportunityResearch Enterprises

• Stacey Anfindsen, Birch Appraisals

• Ed Dunnavant, MetrostudyWells Fargo Home Mortgage was the major

event sponsor. Thank you to Toll Brothers forthe use of Brier Creek Country Club.

Learn more about the event speakers, andthe information and services they provide atthese Web sites:

• Bernard Helm, Market OpportunityResearch Enterprises:www.morereport.com

• Stacey Anfindsen, Birch Appraisals:www.tarreport.com

• Ed Dunnavant, Metrostudy: www.metrostudy.com ■NB

Mark Vitner of Wells Fargo discusses employment numbersand the factors that influence them.

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A ll told, 2009 was a year of strengthening for the HomeBuilders Association of Raleigh-Wake County that willserve us well in the years to come. Your contributions to

these industry-advancing activities are to be commended. Theymake a difference. The accomplishments were hard earnedand a personal sense of pride is well deserved.

Wishing you all the best in thenew year! Turn to page 32 for 2010calendar dates.

JANUARY

2009 HBA Kick-Off Event —Jan. 13, Embassy Suites in Cary Retired professional hockey player andStanley Cup winner Glen Wesley and for-mer NFL quarterback Johnny Evans arefeatured guest speakers. More than 200attend.

Sponsors:• 1st American Builders• American HomeKey• Apex First Development• New York Life• Stock Building Supply

2010 date: Jan. 12 HBANetworking Night, CrabtreeTavern, sponsored by ApexFirst Development

FEBRUARY

Get in GearNetworking Night –Feb. 10, Carolina Ale House inCaryIce breakers encourage mem-bers to meet new faces. Morethan 200 attend.

Sponsor:• Apex First Development

Annual Spike Club Dinner and Awards – Feb. 26, 1705 Prime Tasha Soto is awarded Top Associate Spike of the Year andWarren Smith is named Top Builder Spike of the Year. As ofJanuary 2009, the HBA has 135 Life Spike members.

Sponsors:• HomeTeam Pest Defense

MARCH

2009 AssociateShowcase – March10, North Carolina StateFairgrounds in the KerrScott BuildingAs an incentive forbuilder attendance, those

2009 Year in ReviewHBA’s accomplishments are a tribute to you!

A $200 early-bird discount for Parade of Home Builders

is an added attraction to the 2009 Associates Showcase.

An HBA contingent converges on Capitol Hill to urgeimmediate action to stimulate home buying.

From left, Darrell Patterson of Overhead Door Company of

the Capital City, Jay Beaman of Beaman Building and

Realty Inc. and Alvaro Casella of SunTrust Mortgage are

geared up for fun during Get in Gear Night.

Sports greats Johnny Evens (left) and Glen Wesley give HBA

members a pep talk during the HBA 2009 Kick-Off Event.

who attend receive a coupon for $200 off his or her Paradeof Homes Early Bird entries. Approximately 100 buildersjoin other associates and guests.

Sponsors:• Apex First Development• Ferguson Enterprises• Stock Building Supply

2010 date: March 2

Spring New Homes Showcase – March 21-22and March 28-29A total of 163 homes are featured. With the first year’s suc-cess, the HBA is making some improvements and planningfor an annual event.

2010 date: March 20-21 and March 27-28

APRIL

MAME (Major Achievements in MarketingExcellence) Awards – April 17, Embassy Suites in CaryThe Triangle Sales and Marketing Council awards gala theme,dubbed “Destination: MAME,” presents awards for bestadvertising, merchandising, product design and sales in 2008.Notable winners are: • Best of the Best Community – Toll Brothers-Raleigh Division • Best of the Best Marketing – Apex

First DevelopmentEvent emcees are TSMC Chair ZachSchabot and MAME Chair Nancy Latz.More than 350 guests attend.

Sponsors:• 84 Lumber• Apex First Development

2010 date: April 29

Spring Charity Golf Tournament – April 20, River Ridge Golf ClubKicking off the annual HBA golf tournament circuit, this springfund-raiser for the Wake Tech Scholarship Program attractsfriendly competition and raises $11,500.

Sponsors:Stock Building SupplyApex First Development

2010 date: April 6 (tentative)

Scholarship Night – April 27, HBA officeThe 2009 HBA Board of Directors acknowledges grant

recipients. Among them are a $1,000 grant toOlivia Davis, a member of the North CarolinaState University Student Chapter; and $25,000grant to Wake Tech students enrolled in a build-ing industry-related curriculum through theWake Tech Foundation.

HBA Spring Membership Drive –April-May, Raleigh-Wake County wideThe HBA’s “Membership Defenders” recruit 123new members in a focused, fun-driven effort,helping North Carolina lead the nation with thetop number of new members! Way to go!

MAY

2009 STAR (Showcasing TriangleAchievements in Remodeling) Awards –May 7, Raleigh Renaissance Hotel at North HillsThe annual awards presentation recognizes remodelers for

2009 Remodelers CouncilChair Harold Glazer of H.Glazer Builder is a big STARAwards winner.

Toll Brothers-Raleigh Division wins the

MAME Best of the Best Community and

Development Company.

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Golf Committee members (from left) Marilyn Green ofYSU Neighborhood Marketing Services, Chair JodiSauerbier of New Homes & Ideas, Beth Rives of ModelHome Interiors and Kathy Simpson of Business InsuranceSolutions enjoy the Spring Charity Golf Tournament.

exceptional skill and quality workmanship in2008. Notable winners are:• Peggy Mackowski, Quality Design &

Construction – 2008 Remodeler of the Year• Terry Jones, Brooks Building Products – 2008

Associate of the Year. A record 160-plus members and guests attend.

Sponsor:• Stock Building Supply

2010 date: Aug. 26 (tentative)

Grill N’ Chili Challenge – May 8, Lake MontagueA total of 22 builder andassociate teams competein the HBA’s first annualchili and chicken wing cookoff competition. It is judgedby the more than 200 HBAmembers and guests inattendance.

Sponsors:• Apex First Development• Stock Building Supply• Ferguson Enterprises

2010 date: May 21

JUNE

50th HBA Anniversary Celebration – June 17, HBA officeMore than 20 past HBA presidents are honored guests at thistented outdoor event. Some 200-plus celebrants attend.

Sponsors:Apex First DevelopmentStock Building Supply

2059 date: TBD

JULY

Stock Building Supply Builder Appreciation Night –July 31, Five County StadiumThe annual HBA of Raleigh-Wake County baseball outing isanother big hit. Some 1,200-plus Carolina Mudcats fans attend.

Sponsor:• Stock Building Supply

2010 date: TBD

AUGUST

New Home Expo – Aug. 6, North Carolina StateFairgrounds Kerr Scott BuildingVisitors enjoy the sights and sounds of Homeapalooza, whilemeeting new home movers and shakers. More than 1,000 attend.

Sponsors:• Apex First Development• Fonville Morisey & Barefoot New Home Sales and Marketing• Lennar• Ross Construction• Stock Building Supply

2010 date: Aug. 10

Members enjoy good food and conversation at the second annualRemodelers Council Pig Pickin’ at the Habitat for HumanityReStore. Event sponsors are 5 Star Awards, Plumbing Expressand Stock Building Supply.

DR Horton staffers get into the act at the Homeapalooza New Home Expo.

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Past HBA presidents wield their golden hammers during the associa-tion’s 50th anniversary celebration.

From left, David Hargrove, Jerry Skiles, Phil Urick

and Mark Wooten comprise the SunTrust Mortgage

Scorchin’ A** Chili Team.

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HBA Networking Night – Aug. 25, Blue Martini in RaleighMembers and guests unwind during “End the Building Blues”networking night. More than 200 members and guests attend.

Sponsor:• Timberlake Cabinetry

SEPTEMBER

Southern Ideal Home Show Preview Night – Jim Graham Building & Expo Center at the NC StateFairgroundsStock Building Supply provided food and drink for a few hun-dred HBA members and guests so they could enjoy a sneakpeak of the exhibits at the Fall Ideal Home Show.

Sponsor:• Stock Building Supply

2010 date: Sept. 23

North Carolina HBA STARS Awards —Sept. 15, 21st Century Building Expo and Conference inCharlotteThe HBA of Raleigh-Wake County wins the mostawards ever, underscoring the professionalism of staffand leadership:• Best Community Project for Operation Coming

Home• Best Communications Project for Do Business with a

Member Campaign• Best Government Affairs Initiative for trip to

Washington in January

2010 date: Sept. 15

OCTOBER

44th annual Parade of Homes – Oct. 3-4, Oct. 9-11and Oct. 16-18, Raleigh-Wake County wideThe home tour that mobilizes the new home-buying public isanother great success. Participating builders report visitorsnumbering from a couple hundred to nearly 3,000 during thethree weekends. Many entries are sold by the end of theparade. Builders also report pre-sales. The Parade Committee’sdecision to distribute Parade books via Parade builders ratherthan the HBA office proves an especially beneficial way toincrease attendance of real estate brokers.

2010 dates: Oct. 2-3, Oct. 8-10 and Oct. 15-17

Parade of Homes Awards Gala – Oct. 13, North Raleigh HiltonAwards are presented in 15 price categories, ranging from$120,000 to $1,295,000. Lyle D. Gardner of Spectrum Homeswin the 2009 HBA LifetimeAchievement Award for hiscontributions to the homebuilding industry. Nearly 400members and guests attend.

Sponsors:• Apex First Development• Progress Energy• Stock Building Supply

2010 date: Oct. 12

The Duron Paints/Sherwin Williams team celebrates a real hole in onemade by Steve Clements at No. 8.

Stuart Jones (left) and Brooks Gulledge enjoy the Networking Nightrefreshments.

Lyle D. Gardner wins the 2009Lifetime Achievement Award.

HBA Fall Charity Golf Tournament – Oct. 19, Devil’s Ridge Golf ClubThe year’s final golf tournament helps raise the total annual con-tribution to the Wake Tech Scholarship Program to more than$27,000.

Sponsors:• Stock Building Supply• Apex First Development

2010 date: Oct. 18

HBA Fall Membership Drive – Oct. 21-22, Raleigh-Wake County wideThe HBA’s “Membership Defenders” are recruiting heroes.Participants gained momentum from the expertise of the OliverGroup workshop Oct. 23. The training firm helps the HBAdevelop a strong recruitment strategy going forward.

Remodelers Home Tour – Oct. 24-25, Raleigh-Wake County wideThe ninth annual event is the largest ever, featuring 14 profes-sional home remodeling projects. Tour proceeds supported theUSO of North Carolina.

2010 dates: April 24-25

NOVEMBER

Good-bye, Edd K. Roberts – Nov. 10Sadly, the great life of this HBA founder ends. He leaves behinddevoted family and friends, and a legacy of dedication and pro-fessionalism to the Raleigh-Wake County home building indus-try. He is deeply missed.

Battle of the Builders V: Battle Ball – Nov. 19, Dorton Arena at the North Carolina FairgroundsA total of 13 builder teams hurl dodge balls in a fast-pacedcompetition. Garman Homes wins. The full story and photosstart on page 19.

Sponsors:• Stock Building Supply• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

2010 date: Nov. 9

This lovely remodeled kitchen was one of 14 open to the public dur-

ing the 2009 Remodelers Home Tour.

Edd K. Roberts enjoys the HBA’s 50th anniversary celebrationwith his wife, Judy Roberts.

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Edd K. Roberts (right) accepts the Builder of the Year award in1972 from John Crosland, as wife Judy Roberts stands by.

DECEMBER

Installation and Holiday Party –Dec. 4, Renaissance at North HillsThe leadership team of 2010 HBA President WarrenSmith is installed. Outgoing President Richard Gaylordrecognizes the contributions of several individuals andorganizations and presents them with 2009 PresidentialAwards. The full story and photos start on page 5.

Sponsors:• Stock Building Supply• Apex First Development• Rick Frye, New York Life

2010 date: Dec. 10

Remodelers Holiday Party – Dec. 9, Ben’s PlaceWith more than 65 in attendance, 2009 RemodelersCouncil Chair Harold Glazer of H. Glazer Builder presentsawards of appreciation to each executive council mem-ber. He also releases the council to 2010 Chair GlennWhite of Complete Construction Co. Plans for 2010include a Remodelers Home Tour in the spring and theSTAR Awards in the late summer.

Sponsor:• American Cedar and Millwork

(formerly Brooks Building Products)

2010 date: TBD

Triangle Housing Forecast – Dec. 16, Brier Creek Country ClubThe membership event featured four area economicexperts. A review with photos and links starts on page 10.

Sponsor:• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

2010 date: TBD

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The Foundation Club highlights the majorassociation events for the year while, providing added value to your advertisingand sponsorship dollars.

Club levels range in package amount andopportunity. All provide yearlong visibilityand recognition.

Join the 2010 Foundation Club today!Call the HBA for details at (919) 233-2033.

Join 2010 Foundation Club

for year-round visibility

2009 Remodelers Council Chair Harold Glazer of H. GlazerBuilder Inc. joins members helping to renovate the Neighbor 2Neighbor Outreach community center.

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1984 HBA President Louis Dickerson (left) talksto 1995 HBA President Jack Lichtner, while

1970 HBA President Ray Sparrow (center) chatswith another group of colleagues.

2009 HBA President RichardGaylord reviews 2009 associationhighlights.

HBA Executive Vice President TimMinton introduces two year-end

videos for the group to watch.

Past Presidents Lunch – Dec. 15, HBA officeThirty past HBA presidents attend the annual year-in-review gathering for apresentation on association accomplishments and plans for the year ahead,and to share fond memories.

2010 date: TBD

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B attle of the Builders V: Battle Ball at DortonArena at the North Carolina StateFairgrounds Nov. 19 proved a great

release for members of the Home BuildersAssociation of Raleigh-Wake County.

The competition was a test of will and might for13 builder teams. Uniquely creative prizes also wereawarded for technique and creativity.

After a hard-fought battle, Garman Homes over-came all to become 2009 Battle of the Builders:Battle Ball winner!

Battle Ball:What a rush!

Toll Brothers team captain BobbySchooley holds the ball, looking forthe right opportunity.

Biltmore Homes Team (in black)challenges Terramor Homes.

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Special thanks!

Event SponsorsStock Building Supply Wells Fargo Home

MortgageSupporting Sponsors

Garman Homes captures the overall BBV win.

Audience members join in the game.

Tracey Hall models sponsor StockBuilding Supplyʼs great new ball caps.

The chart shows the fast-paced process of elimination.

Tommy Faulkner (right) of R.E.A.LElevators, a networking hour sponsor,presents a door prize giveaway.

Jonathan Hayward of NewHome Star tends the TikiShak, an inviting wateringhole, courtesy of the eventsponsor.

Battle Ball TeamsRoyal Oaks BuildingGroupDrees HomesReward BuildersGarman HomesDR Horton Standard Pacific

Toll BrothersBeazer HomesBiltmore HomesKB HomeVeterans PrideTerramor Homes

New Home Star5 Star Awards Inc.BB&T Construction

LendingCamelot Design GroupCecil Holcomb

Demolition Inc.

CPI SecurityRick Frye of New York LifeR.E.A.L Elevator Solutions Inc.RBC BankStandard Pacific Co.Yellow Dot Heating & Air

A tough DR Horton Team is comprised of (from left) in the backrow, James West, Kurt Burger, John Nance, Adam Brown, JasonReiswig and Brian Sweet; in the middle row, Cindy Sheldon, KathyYoung, Melissa Guy and Raina Mason; and in the front row, JimSwingle, Fred Campos, Angie Swaringen and Matt Tanner.

Best Costume was awarded to the Drees Homes Teamof (from left) Paul Wistermeyer, Justin Sweany, PhilSherman, Stephanie Miller, Josh Gunter and KatieStevens.

Representing eventsponsor Wells Fargo,Brian Morris helps theevent run smoothly.

Wayne Holt is flanked byBarb Whittig on the left andJamie Dawson on the right.

Robin and Chris Moody ofCamelot Design Groupvisit with fellow HBA mem-bers during the networkinghour before the Battle Ballcompetition.

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Green Building

MGreen certifications double in 2009 By Leigh ScottGreen BuildingPrograms Director

More than 50 peo-ple attended the GreenHome Builders of theTriangle year-end eventDec. 3, and there wasmuch to celebrate,indeed!

A total of 239homes had been certified in 2009, which ismore than double the number of homescertified in the program during 2008. Hereis the breakdown by county for 2009 GHBTcertificates:

Durham ..................................75

Orange ....................................66

Chatham ................................53

Alamance ..............................27

Wake ........................................13

Granville ....................................2

Nash ...........................................2

Person ........................................1

Thirty-six builders certified homesunder the GHBT program in 2009:Alfermann Construction, AnchorageBuilding, Ange Signature Homes, BeamanBuilding and Realty, Blue RidgeEnterprises, BuildSense, Chandler DesignBuild, Cimarron Homes, CommonwealthConstruction & Design, Eco BuildingGroup, G. Crabtree Home Building,Habitat for Humanity of Durham, Habitatfor Humanity of Orange County, HagoodHomes, Hampton Green Homes, HartleyConstruction, Homes by Dickerson, J.D.Mahoney Construction, J.M. DavisCustom Homes, J.T. Lewis Builders, MSquared Builders and Designers, M/IHomes, MCF Builders of Chatham County,McNeill Burbank Homes, New VistaDevelopment, Olde Heritage Builders, Outof the Woods Builders, Pickett Land &Building, Red-B Construction, RuftyHomes, Sawyer Homes, Timberline

Builders, Toll Brothers, Trellis Homes,Vanguard Homes and Zinn Design Build.

We will look forward to meeting moreGHBT goals and breaking more records in2010! We could use your help, so pleasecontact us if you would like to be involved.■NB

Leigh Scott is director of GreenBuilding Programs. She can be reached at(919) 493-8899 or leigh@hbadoc.com.Green Builders of the Triangle membershipapplications are available at www.green-homebuildersofthetriangle.com.

Thanks to the 2009 GHBT sponsors!PlatinumStock Building Supply

GoldNewland CommunitiesSouthern Energy ManagementPSNC Energy

SilverNew Homes & Ideas MagazineDuke EnergyHomes by DickersonProgress Energy

BronzeChandler Design-BuildVanguard HomesCommon Ground Green Building CenterNorth Carolina Sustainable EnergyAssociation

CopperHartley Construction Inc.Olde Heritage BuildersBlakley Huntley, BB&T loan officerRain Water SolutionsProBuildByrd Tile Distributors/Realm Design StudioRed-B ConstructionSynergy in Print

GreenBeaman Building and Realty Inc.Piedmont E.M.C.Superior Walls of North CarolinaSpace Builders Inc.Central Vacuum Experts

GHBT members celebrate their suc-cess in 2009 at a year-end get-togeth-er Dec. 3.

Chad Ray (left), 2009 GHBT chair,accepts an embroidered leather folio inappreciation of his leadership fromRandy Lanou, 2010 GHBT chair.

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TGuild builders put hearts into new Habitat home

Thanks to the Triangle Builders Guild,a local family of modest means will cele-brate the new year in a home of their own.

TBG has built homes for Habitat forHumanity of Wake County before withwork crews and subcontractors. In 2009,using materials donated by Stock BuildingSupply, the consortium of veteran homebuilders showed up onsite to do the fram-ing and interior trim work on the 1,100-square-foot home themselves.

“It was easy to recruit volunteers forthis project because we believe inHabitat’s mission,” says Rick Barrett ofCityScape Builders. “It was a great experi-ence to physically do some of the workourselves. We reconnected to our roots.”

The 23 guild members collectivelyagreed to build the home in the midst of achallenging home building market.“Despite the tough times our industry isfacing, the Triangle Builders Guild mem-bers wanted to give something back toour community,” says Ward Russell ofLegacy Custom Homes. “The TBG, withthe help of Stock Building Supply, has builta home for a family at no cost to Habitat forHumanity. We’re proud of this work andhope to continue this tradition in the yearsto come.”

“Despite the tough timesour industry is facing, theTriangle Builders Guildmembers wanted to givesomething back to ourcommunity.”

— Ward Russell of Legacy Custom Homes

TBG memberMark Massengillreviews plans.

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“Building this Habitat home was a generous gift, made even more so bythis very difficult economy,” says Kerry Celestini of Habitat for Humanity ofWake County. “The new homeowners are so grateful for the work that theTriangle Builders Guild has done; the TBG has changed forever their lives, andthe lives of their three children.”

About Habitat for Humanity of Wake County

Habitat for Humanity of Wake County develops partnerships with futurehomeowners, sponsors and volunteers to build safe, affordable homes for fam-ilies with modest incomes.

For more information visit www.habitatwake.org or contact Celestini at(919) 833-1999, ext. 283.. ■NB

Thank you, TriangleBuilders Guild members!

Ammons Building Corp.

Barrington Homes Inc.

CityScape Builders Inc.

Creech Construction Co.

Dixon/Kirby & Co. Inc.

Future Homes Inc.

Homes by Dickerson

Huntley Design Build Inc.

Legacy Custom Homes

Mark Massengill, Builder L.L.C.

Poythress Construction Co. Inc.

Prewitt Custom Homes

Richard Gaylord Homes Inc.

Robuck Homes

Skywater Building Co.

Snyder-Hankins Custom Homes Inc.

Spectrum Homes Inc.

Stephen Dilger Inc.

Sundance Signature Homes

Thomas Gipson Homes Inc.

Timberline Builders

Tingen Construction Co. Inc.

Young Homes Inc.

Members of the TriangleBuilders Guild build thisHabitat for Humanity homewith their own hands.

The new house standsready to welcome itsnew owners before thenew year.

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ABaby Boomers want convenience, energy efficiency

A recent survey revealed thatAmericans in the 55-plus age range wouldprefer suburban living in single-storyhomes with amenities, particularly high-speed Internet access, for their later years,and they don’t consider “universal” designa priority.

These are some of the findings from55+ Housing: Builders, Buyers and Beyond,a survey conducted by the NationalAssociation of Home Builders and theMetLife Mature Market Institute. It askedowners and renters about their currenthomes and the types of homes, communi-ties and features they prefer as they age.

Questions posed to builders aboutspecific features provided in new homes

and how much customers are willing topay for them revealed interesting con-trasts. While builders seem to be providingmore universal design features (lever-han-dle/door knobs, wider doors and hallways,a full bath at the entry level), consumerpreferences don’t reflect an equal appreci-ation of such items. Consumers indicatethey want amenities, such as non-slipfloors, larger medicine cabinets, lowerkitchen cabinets and emergency call but-tons, but those features are not as widelyincluded in new homes.

On other issues, builders and con-sumers are closer to agreement.Consumers clearly want to be close tocommunity resources, like shopping andmedical services, and builders and devel-opers have responded by placing com-munities accordingly. Builders are provid-ing more energy-efficient and environ-mentally sensitive features. While many

Consumer Watch

consumers note that they are conceptual-ly supportive of these efforts, fewer indi-cate a willingness to pay significantlymore for “green” homes.

“The data suggests that builders willhave to be more tuned in to consumerneeds, but potential buyers may besomewhat shortsighted as well,” saysSandra Timmermann, Ed.D., director ofthe MetLife Mature Market Institute.“The homes consumers say they wantmay present difficulties for the long termas they age in place. They prefer the sub-urbs and the country, but these areasgenerally lack public transportation.Universal design is not a strong prefer-ence, but they’ll need greater accessibili-ty later on. Aside from recognizing thatone-story homes will be best for theirlater years, customers may be somewhatunrealistic.”

NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe

points out that as the housing marketreturns to health, builders will need to beincreasingly responsive to changes in themarket for 55+ housing.

“These surveys were conducted asconsumers were watching their savingsshrink and as builders were seeing salesgrind to a halt,” says Crowe. “So thisstudy reflects the very latest in thechanging perceptions of what is mostimportant in housing for this age cohort.”

The research in 55+ Housing:Builders, Buyers, and Beyond is from thesecond part of a series, the first part ofwhich was released in April. That firstsegment, Housing for the 55+ Market:Trends and Insights on Boomers andBeyond, included an in-depth profile ofthe 55+ market based on figures fromthe U.S. Census Bureau’s AmericanHousing Survey from 2001 through 2007.The full research and accompanying datachart books are available atwww.maturemarketinstitute.com ■NB

Consumers indicate they want amenities, such as non-slip floors, larger medicine cabinets, lower kitchen

cabinets and emergency call buttons.

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IS COMING

Thirteen members of the HomeBuilders Association of Raleigh-WakeCounty passed the lead-based paintrenovation class to renovate homesand child-occupied facilities builtbefore 1978.

These 13 soon-to-be-certified leadrenovators will meet the new lead paintregulations required for contractors byApril 2010. On Dec. 2, the HBA offeredan EPA-approved certification course forlead renovators taught by an instructorfrom the EI Group (www.ei1.com), oneof only three accredited training pro-grams in the state.

The United States EnvironmentalProtection Agency recently passed alead-based paint regulation called theRenovation, Repair and Painting Rule.Currently, there are a limited number ofcertification training programs avail-able across the country, a limit on thenumber of contractors-per-instructorratio in the classes and a four-monthwindow to have the EPA process anRRP application for certification byApril 2010.

The following company andemployee completed and passed

the certification class: • Acclaim Builders: Wally Ackerson • Blue Ribbon Residential Construction:

John Sperath • Builders Mutual Insurance Co:

Margaret Bruner • Colorvision Inc: Jay Simmons • Colorvision Inc: Russell Winneberger • Complete Construction Co: Glenn

White • H. Glazer Builder Inc.: Harold Glazer • Marty Graff Custom Homes: Marty

Graff • Quality Design and Construction:

David Mackowski and BrianWilkinson

• Residential Construction ResourcesInc: Betsy Lingenheld

• Weatherford Construction Co.: GlennWeatherford

• Zane Danuck Construction: ZaneDanuckCompany contact information for the

these members can be found on theHBA Web site: www.hbawake.com.

In 2008, the EPA announced newrules for contractors who renovate orrepair housing, child-care facilities orschools built before 1978. Under thenew rules, contractors must have doc-umented training and lead-safe workpractices to reduce potential leadexposure during renovation and repairactivities, including sanding, cuttingand demolition.

The effective date for companies towork in pre-1978 homes and child-occupied facilities is April 2010.Companies who are not certified couldbe subject to stiff fines as well as jailtime, even though EPA processing ofapplications for renovator certificationjust began Oct. 22.

The requirements apply topainters, plumbers, electricians andcontractors who could potentiallyexpose children to hazardous leaddust and chips during a renovation.The regulation also requires a contrac-tor to follow specific work practicesand meet record-keeping require-ments. ■NB

IDon’t stop this train! By Zach Schabot,MIRM2009 Chair, TriangleSales and MarketingCouncil

I was sitting in mynew office with iTuneson “shuffle” and a song by John Mayercame on ...Stop This Train. Some of youmay know it. The chorus goes:

Stop this train I want to get off and gohome againI can't take this speed it's moving inI know I can'tCause now I see I'll never stop this train I couldn't help but think about advice I

received last year from Phil Jawny, the2008 Triangle Sales and Marketing Councilchair. He said “When you take on this role,you will feel like you’ve jumped on a mov-ing train. You can’t stop it. You just have totry and keep it from derailing.”

Personally, I think we did more thanjust chug along this year. We are fortunatein the Triangle to have an award-winningSMC, fueled by the hardest-working,smartest, most caring, most fun-lovingprofessionals in the nation.

I cannot say “thank you” enough to allthose who participated. I was constantlyoverwhelmed by the generosity of ourmembers – our community outreach pro-grams helped hundreds of people in theTriangle!

Our MAME (Major Achievements inMarketing Excellence) award show wasfantastic! Our social media programs arethriving!

We worked hard to hold each and everyeducation program, even if attendance wasnot as high as we hoped. Most SMCsaround the country didn’t schedule a class.

Our networking nights were wellattended, our membership numbers are

Marketing Insights

still tops in the country. Myers Barnescame in and got everyone pumped up –and then became a member!

Our reserves were there to lend a handat the drop of a hat. It was magical. (Rumorhas it the goal for next year is 100 peopleon the reserves committee! Watch out!)

We celebrated our accomplishmentsevery month, awarding sales people formillions of dollars in production. There areso many happy homeowners out therebecause of what we do. You should beproud of yourselves.

And we ended the year on a high note,

with another successful Big Give and theannouncement that we are a finalist forSMC of the year.

I am honored and humbled to havebeen your conductor. I know the impactwe made this year, on our industry and ourcommunity, had very little to do with meand everything to do with you. It has beena wonderful ride and I don't want to getoff! ■NB

Zach Schabot with Garman Realty canbe reached at zachschabot@gmail.com or(919) 796-5891. Be sure to check www.tri-anglesmc.com regularly to stay informed.

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“When you take on this role, you will feel like you’vejumped on a moving train. You can’t stop it. You just have

to try and keep it from derailing.”

30 Neighborhood Builder

Statesman Spike (500-999.9 credits)Van Vreeland 1,099.5Kathy Simpson 966.5Ken Allen 960.5Bill Fleming 857.5Jerry Cowan 844Ray Barker 578John Hamrick 510Frank Wiesner 500.75

Super Spikes (250-499.9 credits) Warren Smith 483.5Richard Harris 474C. Delaine Bradsher 471Tasha Soto 390.25Larry Morrison 368.5Mike Houseman 358.75Matt Weidig 354Harold Glazer 346.5Louis Dickerson 329.5Edd K. Roberts 329.25Daryl Cady 310John Miller 301Michelle Corcoran 285.5Brooks Gulledge 261

Royal Spikes (150-249.9 credits)Rex Bost 232.75Mark Tipton 232.5Cole King 229.5Thomas Powell 226HD Young 222David Creech 221.5Carl Banks 212.5Thurwood Parrish 212Jay Beaman 201Audie Barefoot 192.75Ray Sparrow 192Lyle Gardner 191Stuart Jones 183.75Seth Penny 180Kenny Murphy 166.5Cindy Sheldon 161.75John Kinney 158CB Tyson 157.5

Red Spikes(100-149.9 credits)Dan Tingen 149.75Sim Honeycutt 149Ed Moore 142Dave Servoss 139Frank Robuck 136Dewey Alley 134.5Paul Bock 132.5Mike Golder 131.5Avon Privette 129.5George Alala 129Stephen Cilger 128Greg Messer 126George Brantley 125Jack Lichtner 125Thomas Gipson 124.5Buddy Gupton 122.5Leonard Strouse 120Gaye Orr 116Pervis McLamb 111.5Sharon Andrews 110Lance Youngquist 109Trish Hanchette 107Bill Schultz 107Bill Tingen 106Mark Massengill 105.75Shelley Mitchiner 104.5James Herndon 102.5David Baron 101.75

Green Spikes (50-99.9 credits)Jeffrey Fike 99.5Ty Highsmith 94.5Eddie Casanave 93.5Henry Warren 93Thomas Anhut 92David Hausfeld 92Johnny Hayes 91.75Mark Davis 90.5John Schlichenmaier 90.5Richard Gaylord 90.25Clifton Thomas 88.5Glenn Jones 85.5Sarah Hagwood 82.75Steve Leach 81.5David Bennett 76.5Angelique Soto-Avila 75.5Steve Taylor 75.5Marie McNeill 73.25Charles Barnes 72Kathy Barnes 70.5

Jim Thompson 68.5Phil Jawny 67Margaret Ray 67Mason Williams 67Kurt Burger 66.25Donald Fraley 63.75Jack Cooper 62.5Richard Jackson 62.25Mike Reiser 61Tom Sewitsky 60.75Paul Roseman 60Parri Montanarella 56.5George Rucker 56.5J. Allen Gayle 55David Kendziora 54Charles McLaurin 53Julie Long 51.5Ben Singleton 51.5Jim Hale 51Jon Rufty 50.5

Life Spikes (25-49.9 credits)Van Isley 49.75Charlene Allen 48.25Wayne Holt 48Donald Mead 48John Robertson 48Frank Hudson 47.5Henry MacNair 46.5Lynn Wilkerson 46.5George Blinson 44.5Terry Stephens 44.5Brent Kappler 44Nohemy Zapata 44J. Wayne Parrish 43.5Michael Schenk 43.5Don McDuffie 43Scott Trachtenberg 43Bud Evans 42.5Rick Jacobs 42.5David Rennard 42.5Chris Farrow 41.5Rick Hodges 41.5Rich Styles 41Rick Shields 39Debbie Houston 38.5Richard Wallace 36.5Lisa Baldwin 36.25Steve Schlageter 36.25Michael Dean Chadwick 36Glenn Traylor 36Frank Ramirez 35Jim Adcock 34

George Bullock 34Jim Fields 31.5Mike Gerber 31.5Ed Dunnavant 30Lynn Nacewicz 29Peggy Mackowski 28.25Jule Smith 28David Mackowski 27.75Geoff Shiley 26.5Greg Walsh 26.5Wayne Witt 26.5Lisa Thompson 26Lewis Sadler 25.5

Spikes (6-24.9credits) Rich Sherman 24.75Ronald Braswell 24.5Jim Derrickson 24.5Katie Gahr 24.5Richard Barrett 24Cynthia Deluca 23Hilary Watson 22.25John Parrish 22Ryan Perry 21.5Jeremy Farber 21Randy Moore 20.5Don Stroud 20.5Teresa Mobley 19.5Barry Tutor 19.5Richard Van Tassel 19.25Michelle Keener 19Bobby Simpson 18Sheri Jackson 17.75Gian Hasbrock 17Phil Adams 16Phyllis Brookshire 15.75Alex Snotherly 15.75Jim Swingle 15.5Charles Teague 15.5Wes Carroll 15Linda Fair 15Brenda Burlin 14.75Lori Hopper 14.75Randolph Reid 14.75John Myers 14.25Michelle Simons 13.75Paige Warren 13.75David Allgood 13.5John Beard 13.5Christy Pillow 13.5Kent Seeley 13.5Michael Jordan 13Ronald Mikesh 13Tim Smith 13Hank Wall 13

Russell Ammons 12.5Ted Keith 12.5Hensley Scott 12.5Fred Smith 12.5Sally Williams 12.5Marilyn Green 12.25Jeffrey Akin 12Barry Thompson 12David Jones 11.75Alaina Money 11.5Brad Moock 11.5Terry Nobles 11.5Zach Schabot 11.25Colen Davidson 11Kenneth Schild 11Leigh Krause 10.5Jerry Owen 10.5Keith Wood 10.5Debra Combos 10Randolph Walker 10Kyle Ward 10James Cirimele 9.5Tony Morin 9.5Daniel Russell 9.5William Snyder 9.5Stephanie Miller 9Tyler Morris 9Sandra Paul 8.75David Schmidt 8.75Debbie Matthis 8.5George King 8.25Mike Ruth 8.25Robert Howington 8Nancy Latz 8Marisa Leigh-Laba 8Christpher Pelnik 8Doro Taylor 8Jeffrey Ammons 7.5John Dickerson 7.5Jerry Jones 7.5Ricky Tatum 7.5Janice Barrese 7.25Michelle Simms 7.25Jennifer Cannady-Fore 7James Herman 7Steven Hilliard 7Richard Kolarov 7Linda Dickert 6.75Lindy Sfirlea 6.75Dennis Darling 6.5Christie Hadden 6.5Kim Agnolutto 6Scott Bacon 6Mark Holland 6Bob McTighe 6Allison Moriarty 6

Spike StatusThe National Association of Home Builders created the Spike

Club program in 1953 to recognize and reward members who areactively involved in the recruitment and retention of members.

Through the NAHB Spike Club, these members earn silverand gold pins, plaques and blazers for their efforts in member-ship development. To become a Spike, an individual must attainsix Spike credits within two consecutive years. Spike membersmust then earn two credits each year until they reach 25 credits,when they attain NAHB Life Spike status.

The Spike Club membership year runs Jan. 1 through Dec.

31. Spike credits can be earned by any individual who is abuilder, associate or affiliate member. Once assigned, Spikecredits cannot be transferred from one individual to another.

All Spikes in good standing (having at least six credits) whohave also recruited at least two new members during the Spikeyear are invited to attend the Spike Party during the annualNAHB convention.

For more information on how to become a member of theSpike Club and enjoy its rewards, contact the HBA of Raleigh-Wake County at (919) 233-2033.

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BuildersAppleTREE New Homes & Land – Nanette

NewtonConstruction Management & Development

Services L.L.C. – Peter Rodriquez ECO Building Group L.L.C. – Susan

Hickman Funderburk Builders Inc. – Will FunderburkHilliard Contracting Inc. – Steven HilliardJ.C. Edwards Residential Contractors Inc. –

Kent EdwardsJ.M. Davis Custom Homes Inc. – J. DavisPhil Miller Construction – Phil Miller Richard Gaylord Homes Inc. – Richard

Gaylord Seab Howard Builder Inc. – Seab HowardTarheel Restoration Inc. – Dale Jarman

Terramor Homes Inc. – Michelle SimmsTimberline Builders – Randolph Walker Tyler Builders Inc. – Donald Tyler W.A.J. Management L.L.C. – William

Jenkins Walt Lewis Construction – Walter Lewis

AssociatesThe Dove’s Nest Inc. – Chester Sampson Horizon Forest Products – Carl Bahn Lightscapes of Raleigh Inc. – Dan Huneycutt North Carolina Housing Finance Agency –

Scott Farmer North Carolina Manufactured Housing Institute

– Brad LovinNortheastern Carolina Home Services Inc. –

Richard Pontello

Thanks to these members who renewed their HBA membership.

Here to Stay

R&B Painting – Robbie Blake Rodriguez Roofing – Nestor RodriguezSasses Painting – Brady SasseS.T. Wooten – Tim Underhill Triangle Law Group – Laurie GengoTriangle Materials Inc. – Eddie SayreUSA Hardwood Floors – Oscar Ocampo

AffiliatesHHHunt Homes, Raleigh-Durham Market –

Macon FosterPelnik Insurance & Financial Services –

Mary BerglundEric W. Smith Builder Inc. – Curtis SmithEric W. Smith Builder Inc. – Theresa Smith

Strength in Numbers

BuildersBaker Builders Inc. of North Carolina – Allan

Baker IIIChris Weir Homes dba 5DCW Investments

L.L.C. – Chris WeirD.E.K. Construction North Carolina L.L.C. –

Daniel Kelly Sr.Jayco Construction – Jay GuilfordNew Symmetry Homes Inc. – Karem FakhouryP.B.M. Construction Co. L.L.C. – Larry PegramThomas & Thomas Construction – Thomas

Perry

AssociatesCustom Stone & Marble Co. – Thomas BennerBradley Custom Trim Inc. – Joey BradleyDean’s Drywall – Kent DeanO’Patricks Electrical Contracting – Don

CunninghamVision Integrated Systems – Stephanie CabeBarry L. Scott Co. – Barry ScottRichard A. Miano Contracting, Inc. – Richard

Miano

Juarez Painting Co. – Tania Perez-HuertaAce Enterprises – Lawrence Lehning Jr.Frank Brandon Electric – Frank BrandonF.M.C. Grading – Travis FeltsCalifornia Granite & Flooring Design Inc. –

Luis CallejasRouter Xpress Signs – Randy PorteousWakefield Lighting Inc. – Tara WatkinsP.T. Barbare’s Concrete Co. Inc. – Patrick

BarbareNew South Construction Supply L.L.C. –

Vic MurrayTradeMark Properties Inc. – Ed BatchelorTriton International Woods –

Richard Edwards Jr.Turner Backhoe Inc. – Melvin TurnerPearce Wastewater Technologies Inc. –

Jerry PearceT.D. Williams Inc. – Tony WilliamsProutey Construction L.L.C. – Benjamin

ProuteyCapital Tile and Flooring – Jim ReasonAccess Appraisal Co. – Brain Cahill

Creative Tile Solutions – Scott CampbellPoole’s Plumbing Inc. – Robert PoolePercy L. Johnson Inc. – Percy JohnsonSouthern Home Designs Inc. – Sam YoungEast Carolina Mortgage – Robert ForemanJ.S. Thompson Engineering – Scott Thompson

AffiliatesPartners Mechanical Inc. – Christopher

AmbrosePartners Mechanical Inc. – Rebecca RobinsonTrismith Enterprises Inc. – Anthony SmithTrismith Enterprises Inc. – Emory YorkHorizon Forest Products – Clint SimmonsAffiliate: Horizon Forest Products – MikeHarterAffiliate: Horizon Forest Products – Jeff EllisAffiliate: Horizon Forest Products –

John DanielsAffiliate: Horizon Forest Products –

Chris MooreAffiliate: New York Life Insurance Co. –

Billy PonaricoAffiliate: Youngquist Homes –

Sandra DardenAffiliate: Youngquist Homes

James ShermanAffiliate: Youngquist Homes – John Dick

Please welcome these new members into the Home Builders Association

of Raleigh-Wake County with a call or personal introduction.

Visit www.hbawake.com for company contact information.

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Calendar of EventsJanuary5 Lead Renovator, Repair and Painting Training

Remodelers Executive Committee6 HBA Government Affairs Committee7 MAME Committee7 Green Home Builders of the Triangle12 HBA Golf Committee13 TSMC Executive Committee13 HBA Executive Committee14 HBA Education Committee14 Associates Committee14 Cook-off Committee19 HBA Membership Committee21 Parade of Homes Executive Committee21 Parade of Homes Committee25 HBA Board of Directors27 TSMC Breakfast27 Remodelers Council Networking

All meetings and events are conducted at the HBA, unless otherwise indicated.

To register, call (919) 233-2033.

2010 Major HBA EventsJanuary12 HBA Networking Night at

Crabtree Tavern18-22 International Builders’ Show27 TSMC Breakfast

February1-5 North Carolina HBA Regional

Meetings9 Hall of Fame17 TSMC Breakfast17-18 NCHBA 1st Quarter Meetings

March2 Associates Showcase 17 TSMC Breakfast20-21 Spring New Homes Tour& 27-28

April6 (tentative) Golf Tournament 9-11 Southern Ideal Home Show17- 24 National Association of Home

Builders Spring Board 21 TSMC Breakfast24-25 Remodelers Home Tour

29 MAME Awards atPrestonwood

May15-16 Green Home Tour& 22-23 16-18 Green Building Conference19 TSMC Breakfast21 Grill n Chili Cook-off

June8-9 NCHBA 2nd Quarter

Meetings/LegislativeConference

10 HBA Networking Night16 TSMC Breakfast

JulyTBA HBA Baseball Game

August10 New Homes Expo18 TSMC Breakfast26 (tentative) STAR Awards

TBD HBA Political PicnicTBA HBA Networking Night

September15-18 21st Century Expo 15 TSMC Breakfast22-26 NAHB Fall Board23 Southern Ideal Home Show

Preview Night24-26 Southern Ideal Home Show

October2-3, 8-10 Parade of Homes& 15-17 12 Parade of Homes Gala18 HBA Charity Fall Golf

Tournament20 TSMC Breakfast

November9 Battle of the Builders VI17 TSMC Breakfast

December10 Installation Ceremony and

Holiday Party2010 dates are subject to change.

Permit ReportBelow is the most current report from the Wake County Assessor’s Office(www.co.wake.nc.us).

SEP2009

Apex 4 29 3 36 511Cary 66 110 2 178 2,293Fuquay-Varina 16 16 - 32 601Garner 3 7 - 10 204 Raleigh 67 177 5 249 3,846Wake Forest 24 23 2 49 529Wake County 21 99 - 120 1,767Holly Springs 16 15 1 32 536Morrisville 12 13 - 25 344Knightdale 9 - - 9 233Rolesville 5 2 - 7 136Wendell - 2 - 2 74Zebulon 1 3 - 4 33Angier - - - - 8

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