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HBA members came out in full force for the 2010 Annual HBA Golf Tournament on Friday, June 9th at the Falcon Ridge Golf Club in Lenexa, KS. Renewed interest in the tournament was gratifying for everyone involved with 144 golfers and a portion of the proceeds benefiting two important charities. The Salvation Army and Hillcrest Transitional Housing were presented with checks from Home Builders Association Foundation Fund to support their important work.

The day started with a continental breakfast and registration where golfers could purchase mulligans and skirts to raise extra money for the charities on hand. A putting contest sponsored by The Kansas City Star where the winner brought home a new putter.

To spice up this year’s event, co-chairs Tommy Angotti (Factory Direct Appliance) and Deb Swearingen (Pinnacle Bank) offered games throughout the day to keep golfers entertained. The longest drive, longest putt, and everyone’s favorite hole, where golfers could opt to put on a skirt and tee off from the women’s tee box. Finishing the day was a lunch and awards ceremony where checks were presented to the charities and tournament winners.

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Mark your calendar for the 2010 Fall Parade of Homes. Since 1947, the Parade of Homes has been Kansas City’s local resource for buying a new home. The 2010 Parade of Homes returns October 2-17.

Parade Entry Schedule

July 16

Late Entry Deadline $1,995

The final deadline for home entires is July 16, 2010. Entry Home Information, Community Information, Region and Housing Style was due on June 25. To submit your entry for the Final Deadline , visit www.kchba.net/parade2010 or call the HBA office at (816) 942-8800

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Parade of Homes

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October 2-17, 2010

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Thank you to the 2010 HBA Golf Tournament Sponsors

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Kansas City Homes and GardenKansas City Star featuring KansasCity.com and HomeFinder.comNebraska Furniture Mart featuring B/S/HPacific Mutual Door & WindowProBuildStewart Title of Kansas CityTile and Stone WarehouseTop MasterWestern Chandelier CompanyWilson Fans & Lighting

Congratulations to the Tournament Winners1st Place A Flight Ken Rosberg Austin Roeser John Judge Jeff Sheppard2nd Place A Flight Don Klamm Josh Bright Ryan Bealmear Matt Nordstrom3rd Place A Flight Bob Kobush Gary Ely Brandon Johnson Jim Bray

1st Place B FlightHarley Saxco

Greg Prieb Randy Bailey Rex Fuller 2nd Place B Flight David Eickman

Richard Wetzel Chris Williams Sterling Cramer3rd Place B Flight Russ Grossman Lea Bailes Brandon Frazee Todd Jennings

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IBA member Tom woods, a Blue springs-based home builder with more than 40 years of experience in the home building industry, was elected as the 2012 third vice chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the association’s International Builders’ show in Orlando. woods is president of T.e. woods Homes, a company he founded in 1974. His firm has developed scores of communities and more than 1,000 homes in the Greater Kansas City area.

“In this election year, we look forward to working with Democratic and Republican leaders to show why homeownership must remain a top national priority and why it is essential to the economic and social well being of our nation,” said woods. “NAHB will push to develop policies that will put families in homes, create jobs and move the economy forward.”

woods has been active in the NAHB leadership structure at the local, state and national levels throughout his career. He has served

Join fellow HBA members at the American Dream Awards Ceremony.each spring local home builders compete for top honors in the awards competitions held in conjunction with the HBA’s spring Parade of Homes. The 50th annual Parade will give consumers the opportunity to visit more than 280 new homes throughout metropolitan Kansas City, April 14-29.

Award CeremonyWed., April 18, 2012

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Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres6-7:30 p.m.

Awards Presentation7:30-9:30 p.m.

Price $42Register online at www.kchba.org or

contact Gina at [email protected]

The original Kansas City Home show returns, March 23- 25, to Bartle Hall. It’s been a Kansas City tradition for more than sixty years and together with the Flower, Lawn and Garden show showcases new opportunities and choices for homeowners to get a jump on spring home and garden projects. This year’s event is sponsored by MattressFIRM and Ferguson in partnership with KC Parks & Recreation, Harvesters Community Food Network, and Hen House.

The Home show and Flower, Lawn & Garden show have been part of Kansas City since 1947 as the premier home and garden event in the area. Bartle Hall will be teeming with new home products and services, decorating, design and building demonstrations, the latest remodeling ideas, premier landscaping and special attractions such as:

• HGTV star Monica Pedersen is this year’s headline speaker on the HBA stage. Described by the NY Times as the “radiant, high-energy mistress of ceremonies” at the recent Kitchen & Bath Industry

Tom Woods Elected to Leadership of NAHB

Tom Woods at NAHB Board of Directors meeting

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March 1, 11:30 am Lunch with Elliot Eisenberg, NAHB Economist

March 6 Missouri Legislative Day

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March 20, 11:30 Board of Directors

March 23-25 Home Show and Flower Lawn and Garden Show at Bartle Hall

2012 IMPORTANT DATESMarch 6 Missouri Legislative DayMarch 23-25 Greater Kansas City Home Show and Flower Lawn & Garden ShowApril 14-29 Spring Parade of HomesApril 18 American Dream Awards CeremonyJune 6-9 NAHB Spring Board Meeting (Washington DC)Sept 12-15 NAHB Fall Board Meeting (Austin, TX)Sept 29-Oct 14 Fall Parade of HomesOct 3 Fall Parade of Homes Awards CeremonySept 14-16 Home Show-Fall Edition

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Lunch with NAHB Economist Elliot Eisenberg, March 1

elliot eisenberg, Ph.D., the senior economist for NAHB, will be our featured speaker at a special lunch Thursday, March 1, 11:30 a.m. at the HBA. Dr. eisenberg is a frequent speaker on housing and housing related topics including; the economic impact of homebuilding, the unintended consequences of government regulations on house prices, how to reduce construction risk and boost builder profits.

The program is $25 for HBA members and $30 for non-members. Register at www.kchba.org.

Missouri Legislative Day, March 6 Don’t miss this annual trip to the Missouri state Capitol in Jefferson City, Tuesday,

March 6. Builders and associates will deliver the home building industry’s message to lawmakers at the annual HBA Legislative Day. Missouri Legislative Day was established to advocate for housing issues and network with fellow HBA members from the state. A full schedule of events is posted and registration is available on www.kchba.org. If you have questions contact steven Cowen at 816-733-2237 or [email protected].

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The Parade Committee volunteers work year round providing leadership for the spring and Fall Parade of Homes events. They also are responsible for the awards contests including the spring American Dream Awards, the fall Pick

of the Parade, and Distinctive Plan & Design Awards. The Committee Chair is Bryan Keller, McCray Lumber & Millwork, the Co-Chair is Zahlman Kohen, Summit Custom Homes, and the HBA staff representative is Gina Battle.

2012 IMPORTANT DATESMarch 6 Missouri Legislative DayMarch 23-25 Greater Kansas City Home Show and Flower Lawn & Garden ShowApril 14-29 Spring Parade of HomesApril 18 American Dream Awards CeremonyJune 6-9 NAHB Spring Board Meeting (Washington DC)Sept 12-15 NAHB Fall Board Meeting (Austin, TX)Sept 29-Oct 14 Fall Parade of HomesOct 3 Fall Parade of Homes Awards CeremonySept 14-16 Home Show-Fall Edition

Pittsburg State Representative Named Outstanding Student at IBS

Pittsburg state University student Ben Hendershot was a recipient of the Outstanding student Award at NAHB’s International Builders’ show in February. Ben participated in the Residential Construction Management Competition with the team of students representing his school. The criteria for this award were a combination of GPA and involvement with the NAHB student chapter for the past year. Ben is currently the student chapter president and some of his accomplishments include:

• selected as one of only two students nationwide for the 2011 summer internship at NAHB in washington, DC.

• worked as a student leader for the extreme Makeover: Home edition project in Joplin where he helped build 7 homes in 7 days.

• Ben was one of the first students to earn the Residential Construction superintendent (RCs) designation this past fall and is currently work-ing to obtain his Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation.

Tour Committee members pictured: Justin Pfeifer, Pfeifer Homes, Inc, Rob Haas, Jim Haas Builders, Inc., Isaiah Eberhart, Wilson Fans & Lighting, Travis Graham, Graham Construction Company, Zalman Kohen, Summit Custom Homes, Rosemary Vitale, CSP, Reece & Nichols, Patrick Willis, Willis Construction, Inc., Mike Bender, United Heating & Cooling, James Dunster, Don Julian Builders, Inc., Bryan Keller, McCray Lumber and Millwork.Not pictured: Robert Frost, Frost Construction Company, Bryan Keller, McCray Lumber and Millwork, Mark Mather, GBI, Mather Development, Randall Sallee, Sallee Homes, Inc., Kevin Stucker, K Stucker Enterprises

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sparked by the ABC world News report featuring a Made in America house whose content included U s A - m a d e components, the HBA wants to feature the same in this year’s Home show, March 23-25 at Bartle Hall. A stellar team is charging ahead on this state-of-the art concept and they look forward to displaying the creative capabilities of the builders and designers while making a patriotic statement that also boosts the economy.

The original story was about a Bozeman, Montana builder, Anders Lewendal who is hard at work building a home he hopes will be a blueprint for creating jobs in America. Lewendal, an economist turned builder, is con-structing a house made entirely from U.s.-made products. everything from the nails, screws and bolts, to the steel,

staples and bathtub is made in the United states.

Lewendal is convinced that if every builder bought just 5 percent more

U.s.-made materials, they would create 220,000 jobs. The Boston Consulting Group agrees, confirming that the numbers add up.

In all, the Lewendal’s U.s.-made house is being built with more than 120 products from more than 33 states. even though certain goods are more expensive, in total, the cost of the house is nearly identical, given that other U.s.-made products are cheaper so the all-American home, is running only 1 to 2 percent more than a foreign-sourced house.

For more on the ABC News story go online: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/economy/made-amer ica-b luepr in t -c rea t ing- jobs /story?id=14719487

Monica Pedersen’s enthusiasm for her career as an interior decorator, lifestyle expert and television host is projected in all she does and she’ll be appearing at on the Home show stage, saturday and sunday, March 24 & 25.

This self-taught designer and do-it-yourself enthusiast grew up in a world of home repair and remodeling, where she absorbed her father’s handyman skills as well as her mother’s talents with a sewing machine. while traveling the world as a successful fashion model, Monica was quickly educated in high-end design and textiles. Her passion for combining prints, pattern, and texture is present throughout her work. she openly

admits to being a textile junkie, and says she is happiest when parked in front of her sewing machine looking at twenty yards of gorgeous fabric.

As a Designer on HGTV’s hit television series, Designed to Sell, Pedersen quickly became a trusted expert showing viewers how to add value to their homes while working within a tight budget. she encourages homeowners to creatively embrace their budgets. “Your budget will be your best friend when it comes to making design decisions. Celebrate it.”

Pedersen’s work as an interior design expert and television host can be seen regularly on HGTV’s Designed to Sell, Bang for Your Buck, Showdown,

and HGTV Dream Home, with appearances on Live with Regis and Kelly, the Joy Behar Show, and NBC’s Today Show.

In addition, her designs and tips have been featured in national publications including Redbook, Town and Country, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, USA Today, Washington Post, Woman’s Day, Family Circle, Domino, and Chicago Magazine.

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Industry News Build Green KCArea Council Chairs Named and Dates Set

The HBA offers opportunities for members to engage geographically through three area councils and each area council benefits from volunteer leadership including a Chair and a Vice Chair. These leaders have been elected as At-Large Board members. Members in the first year of their term as At-Large Directors serve as the Vice Chair and the person in the second year of their term is the Chair. The role of the Chair and Vice Chair is to run the Area Council meetings, generate programming ideas for the meetings, and serve as a point of contact in their region and report to the Board.

Accordingly, here is the roster for 2012 and the dates of the meetings:

Missouri North Area CouncilChair: Gary Kerns, Gary Kerns HomebuildersVice Chair: Brenner Holland, Hunt Midwest Real estate DevelopmentRemaining 2012 dates: March 13, June 12, September 11, December 11

Missouri South Area CouncilChair: Justin Pfeifer, Pfeifer HomesVice Chair: Zalman Kohen, summit Custom HomesRemaining 2012 Dates: April 10, July 10, October 9

Kansas Area CouncilChair: Greg Allen, Gregory Allen enterprisesVice Chair: Jim Lambie, Lambie Custom HomesRemaining 2012 Dates: May 8, August 14, November 13

For more information on the area councils, contact steven Cowen, [email protected] or 816-733-2237.

The list of housing markets showing measurable improvement expanded by 29 metros in February to include a total of 98 entries on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), released in February. Thirty-six states are now represented by at least one market on the list.

The index 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 February index adds some metropolitan areas that have been particularly weak; this is due to the fact that the IMI measures improvement from the bottom, and some of the hardest hit markets are showing signs of coming off of the extreme lows. Keeping this in mind, notable new entrants to list in February include Miami, Fla; Boston; Detroit; Kansas City, Mo.; Portland, Ore.; Memphis, Tenn.; and salt Lake City.

“The number of improving housing markets has risen for six consecutive months, and 36 states now have at least one metropolitan area on the list,” noted NAHB Chairman Bob Nielsen, a home builder from Reno, Nev. “This indicates that despite the many challenges that continue to drag on a housing recovery – including the tight lending environment for builders and buyers – improving conditions are slowly but surely spreading from one housing market to the next.”

“while many of the markets on the February IMI are far from fully recovered, the index points out where employment, home prices and housing production are

no longer retreating and have held above their lowest recession troughs for six months or more,” said NAHB Chief economist David Crowe. “This is a sign that a large cross section of the country is starting to turn the corner as local economic conditions stabilize.”

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, house 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 areas for at least six months following their respective troughs before being included on the improving markets list.

seven markets dropped from the NAHB/First American Improving Markets Index in February as they experienced softening house prices. These metros include san Jose, Calif.; washington, D.C.; Kankakee, Ill.; New Orleans; worcester, Mass.; Jackson, Miss.; and sherman, Tex.

A complete list of all 98 metropolitan areas currently on the IMI, and a separate breakout of metros newly added to the list in February, is available at: www. nahb.org.

Kansas City Makes NAHB Improving Markets List List Expands to Nearly 100

“This is a sign that a large cross section of the country is startingto turn the corner as local economic conditions stabilize.”



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Thanks to decreased prices of up to 40 percent, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems just recently became affordable, according to susan Brown with Brightergy who discussed the latest trends in solar energy at the Kansas Area Council Lunch in February. Brown explained the current financials and incentives, and investments businesses and homeowners can make.

The fall in prices for PV components is due to economies of scale and fierce competition from China have made solar

nearly as cheap as conventional sources in the Us electricity grid. “solar prices are dropping faster than anyone thought they could,” said Brown. she explained how federal, state and local authorities offer incentives that can reduce the upfront cost by over 66 percent. The federal government provided a 30% income tax credit for solar property and there is no limit on the tax credit carried forward up to 20 years. Missouri offers a rebate program, however, Kansas does not.

It’s commonly known that solar systems create clean energy from the sun so going solar helps combat climate change and reduce dependence on polluting fossil fuels. More than 95 percent of energy used in the Us is sourced from dirty fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. A typical 25 ks solar PV system has significant environmental benefits by offering the equivalent of planting 3,000 trees, removing 900 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere, and the absence of approximately 1.2 million miles in a car.

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Kansas Area Council Lunch: Solar – the Alternative Energy



NAHB’s International Builders Show Fit the BillNAHB’s International Builders Show Fit the Bill

The International Builders Show (IBS) is the largest residential building industry trade show in the world and it strutted its stuff in February in Orlando. Nearly 50 HBA members attended this annual event and mixed with the most residential construction pros in one place. IBS brought together virtually every aspect of the building industry showcasing suppliers and manufacturers, education opportunities, and special events that included an address from Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke, and the election of HBA’s own Tom Woods to the Board position of Third Vice Chair.

The International Builders Show (IBS) is the largest residential building industry trade show in the world and it strutted its stuff in February in Orlando. Nearly 50 HBA members attended this annual event and mixed with the most residential construction pros in one place. IBS brought together virtually every aspect of the building industry showcasing suppliers and manufacturers, education opportunities, and special events that included an address from Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke, and the election of HBA’s own Tom Woods to the Board position of Third Vice Chair.

Jim Riffe, Riffe Homes Mark Mather, Mather Development and Bob Edinger, McCray Lumber and Millwork

Evey and Scott Hundley, Starr Homes

Kevin Stucker, Summit Custom Homes, Phil Yancey, Weber Carpet, Bob Frost, Frost Construction Company, Misty Hanson, Stewart Title

Mary Frost, Frost Construction Company and Travis Graham, Graham Construction

Fred Delibero, Summit Custom Homes, Clay Miller, Bovard Insurance Group, Zalman Kohen and Jake Loveless, Summit Custom Homes

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Kim Koehler, Koehler Building Co, Kyna Haynes, McCray Lumber and Millwork , Brian Koehler, Koehler Building Co, and Chandler McCray, McCray Lumber and Millwork

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Industry NewsA question that NAHB economics is

often called upon to answer is “what happens to housing affordability?” when either interest rates or house prices go up. The NAHB Priced Out Model provides most straightforward answers. The model estimates that nationally a $1,000 increase in the home price leads to pricing out about 232,447 households out of the market for a median-priced new home.

The size of the impacts varies across metros and largely depends on their population and income distribution. The Priced Out Model also shows that as the price of a home goes up, there are fewer and fewer households in each tier who are able to afford it.

Prospective home buyers are also adversely affected when interest rates rise. The Priced Out Model estimates

that approximately 1.1 million U.s. households are priced out of the market for a median-priced new home by a quarter point increase in the rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage.

A related issue is the difference between builder costs and the final price of a new home. when construction-related fees are imposed, the final price of the home to the buyers will usually go up by more than the increase in the government fee, as other builder costs, such as financing and broker commissions, also rise. NAHB estimates that the add-on charges range from 0 percent if a fee is imposed directly on buyers to 39 percent if cost is incurred when applying for site development approval.

United States 4.50% $225,000 $1,081 $307 $59,466 53,165,087United States 4.50% $226,000 $1,086 $308 $59,730 52,932,640

Difference $1,000 $5 $1 $264 -232,447

Calculations assume a 10% down payment and a 45 basis point fee for private mortgage insurance.A Household Qualifies for a Mortgage if Mortgage Payments, Taxes, and Insurance are 28% of Income

Households Cumulative

$0 to $10,723 8,904,433 8,904,433$10,724 to $16,086 6,780,995 15,685,429$16,087 to $21,448 6,563,954 22,249,383$21,449 to $26,810 6,822,788 29,072,171$26,811 to $32,172 6,188,392 35,260,563$32,173 to $37,535 6,342,134 41,602,698$37,536 to $42,897 5,789,689 47,392,387$42,898 to $48,259 5,746,690 53,139,077$48,260 to $53,621 5,050,282 58,189,359$53,622 to $64,346 9,432,260 67,621,619$64,347 to $80,433 11,860,699 79,482,318$80,434 to $107,244 13,753,935 93,236,252

$107,245 to $134,055 8,796,336 102,032,588$134,056 to $160,866 4,976,246 107,008,834$160,867 to $214,489 4,890,873 111,899,708$214,490 to More 4,594,048 116,493,756

US Households Priced Out of the Market by an Increase in House Prices, 2012

Table 1: US Household Income Distribution for 2012

Income Range:

Area Mortgage Rate House Price Monthly Mortgage Payment

Taxes and Insurance

Minimum Income Needed

Households That Can

Afford House

United States 4.50% $225,000 $1,081 $307 $59,466 53,165,087United States 4.50% $226,000 $1,086 $308 $59,730 52,932,640

Difference $1,000 $5 $1 $264 -232,447

Calculations assume a 10% down payment and a 45 basis point fee for private mortgage insurance.A Household Qualifies for a Mortgage if Mortgage Payments, Taxes, and Insurance are 28% of Income

Households Cumulative

$0 to $10,723 8,904,433 8,904,433$10,724 to $16,086 6,780,995 15,685,429$16,087 to $21,448 6,563,954 22,249,383$21,449 to $26,810 6,822,788 29,072,171$26,811 to $32,172 6,188,392 35,260,563$32,173 to $37,535 6,342,134 41,602,698$37,536 to $42,897 5,789,689 47,392,387$42,898 to $48,259 5,746,690 53,139,077$48,260 to $53,621 5,050,282 58,189,359$53,622 to $64,346 9,432,260 67,621,619$64,347 to $80,433 11,860,699 79,482,318$80,434 to $107,244 13,753,935 93,236,252

$107,245 to $134,055 8,796,336 102,032,588$134,056 to $160,866 4,976,246 107,008,834$160,867 to $214,489 4,890,873 111,899,708$214,490 to More 4,594,048 116,493,756

US Households Priced Out of the Market by an Increase in House Prices, 2012

Table 1: US Household Income Distribution for 2012

Income Range:

Area Mortgage Rate House Price Monthly Mortgage Payment

Taxes and Insurance

Minimum Income Needed

Households That Can

Afford House

Household Prices-Out by Higher House Prices and Interest Rates



HBA MEMBERS HAPPy ANNIVERSARyThe following companies are celebrating anniversaries this month as HBA members. These companies’ continued membership shows their support for the local home building industry. To those

HBA members who have not yet renewed, the HBA looks forward to hearing from them soon. The strength of an association is in its membership and a thank you goes out to all of those members who continue to support the HBA. (If you know these members, please encourage them to renew and remember all the benefits they’ll miss by not renewing their membership)

1948 western Chandelier Company

1964 James D. Neighbors Construction North American savings Bank

1970 Richard Mather Builders, Inc.

1973 steve Foley Construction Co., Inc.

1976 T. e. woods Construction, Inc.

1977 Hensler Homes, Inc.

1979 The Hayes Company Jim Tharp Builder, Inc.

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Industry NewsHOME SHOW Celebrating a 64 Year Tradition

Tom Woods Elected to Leadership of NAHB

show, Monica will present her design ideas on saturday and sunday. she’s a favorite on HGTV’s Designed to sell, Bang for your Buck, showdown and Dream Home.

• Architect and innovator sarah susanka will be a featured speaker, Friday, presenting her powerful “Not so Big” message that has become a launch pad for a new model of understanding how we inhabit our homes, our day-to-day lives, and, moreover, how we inhabit our planet. susanka has authored nine best-selling books including The Not So Big House, The Not So Big Life, Not So Big Remodeling, and most recently, More Not So Big Solutions for Your Home.

• A special Made in America house will be built on site by a stellar team of HBA member businesses. The content will included 100 percent UsA-made components in this state-of-the art home. Home show

organizers look forward to displaying the creative capabilities of the builders and designers while making a patriotic statement that also boosts the economy.

• Ferguson returns to the spring Homes show with an $8,000 electrolux Appliance Package Giveaway for one lucky winner.

• Direct Buy will give away a 73” HDTV valued at $1600 during the show.

• Kansas City, Missouri Parks & Recreation Departmentand area landscaping designers will create magnificent gardens with colorful flowers and plants, waterfalls, babbling brooks, trees, lush greenery, and stone.

• Family favorites like wayside waifs, Beaks and wings Parrots, a putting green, and dancers all will contribute to the festivities.

For information and tickets go to www.kchomeshow.com or pick up tickets at Hen House Market.

on NAHB’s Board of Directors since 1983 and has been a member of the NAHB executive Board since 1996. He has chaired some of NAHB’s most important and influential committees, subcommittees and task forces, including Federal Government Affairs, state and Local Government Affairs, education, the Home Builders Institute and BUILD-PAC, NAHB’s political action committee.

woods served his local community as the mayor of Blue springs, Mo. from 1978-1981 and was a member of the Blue springs City Council from 1975-1978. He received a presidential

appointment to serve on the Des Moines Federal Home Loan Bank Board from 2002-2005.

woods was elected president of the Kansas City HBA in 1991 and was selected by his peers as Kansas City’s Builder of the Year in 1995. He received a national achievement award from Professional Builder Magazine in 1999 for his work in education in the home building field while chairing the Home Builders Institute.

NAHB’s newly elected senior officers serve on a multi-year leadership ladder. woods will become chairman of NAHB’s Board of Directors in 2015.

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Residential Building Permit Statistics

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ensure accurate recording of residential building permit statistics, the HBA may

revise monthly and year-to-date figures when updated data is made available.

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sarah susanka’s “Not so Big” message has become a launch pad for a new dimension of understanding - not just about how we inhabit our homes, but also about how we inhabit our planet and even our day-to-day lives. susanka will be a featured speaker at the Home show on the HBA stage, March 23. As a cultural visionary with an incredible ability to understand the underlying structure of the American lifestyle, susanka is providing the language and tools that are redefining how we live.

Thought leader, inspirational keynote speaker and acclaimed architect, susanka is the acclaimed author of nine best-selling books including The Not So Big House (Taunton, 1998), The Not So Big Life (Random House, 2007), Not So Big Remodeling (Taunton, 2009), and most recently, More Not So Big Solutions for Your Home (Taunton, 2010). Her books have sold well over 1.2 million copies.

susanka is personally putting Not so Big house design principles into action with her Not so Big showhouse at schoolstreet in Libertyville, Illinois. The showhouse

and schoolstreet development powerfully combine Not so Big house design and a walkable community, showing how “better, not bigger” design, a well-thought out neighborhood, and a vibrant existing community create housing success.

Through her Not so Big House p r e s e n t a t i o n s and book series, susanka has helped readers understand that the sense of “home” they’re seeking has almost nothing to do with quantity and everything to do with quality. she points out that we feel “at home” in our houses when where we live reflects who we are in our hearts. In her book and presentations about The Not so Big Life, she

uses this same set of notions to explain that we can feel “at home” in our lives only when what we do reflects who we truly are. Susanka unveils a process for changing the way we live by fully inhabiting each moment of our lives, and by showing up completely in whatever it is we are doing.

Builder Magazine distinguishes susanka as one of the 30 most notable innovators in the housing industry over the past 30 years. Fast Company named her to their debut list of “Fast 50” innovators whose achievements have helped to change society, Newsweek magazine selected her as a “top newsmaker” for 2000, and

U.s. News and world Report dubbed her an “innovator in American culture” in 1998. susanka was presented with the 2007 Anne Morrow Lindbergh Award by the Lindbergh Foundation for outstanding individual achievement in making positive contributions to our world.

Not So Big Architect and Innovator Sara Susanka Featured at Home Show

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