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H O U S T O N

BuilderJANUARY 2010

The Official Magazine of the Greater Houston Builders Association • www.ghba.org

ALSO INSIDERemodelors Council Brings Home the CADRE Award for 7th Year in a Row

Custom Builder Contracts Get "Remodeled"

Immigration—An Ongoing Challenge

Astros Join HomeAid to Mark Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Lean&Green2010 GHBA President Kevin Holland Advises Members to Stay:

ALSO INSIDE

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GHBA COunCIl PREsIDEnTs & COMMITTEE CHAIRsAmbassador Committee – Denny PattersonAssociate Council – Jamie WalterBenefit Homes Committee – Don KleinCodes & Standards Committee – Dave YelovichCommunity Developers Council – Ed TaravellaCustom Builders Council – Kevin FrankelEducation Committee – Karen AcordGovernment Affairs Committee – Lisa ClarkGreen Building Committee – Bruce OkruhlikHOME-PAC – Jim HolcombHomeAid President – Chris Denison Membership Committee – Keith RodgersMulti-Family Council – Steve HefnerPast President’s Council – Lisa ClarkRemodelers Council – Wayne BallRetention Committee – Karen Travelstead Sales & Marketing Council – Colleen EllisonTrade Show Committee – Beverly JordanVolume Builders Committee – Steve Von HofeWorkforce Housing Committee – Zack Burghli

GHBA DIvIsIOn PREsIDEnTsBay Area Builders Association, Rusty DeBordeMontgomery County Division, Scott Stevens

GHBA sTAff: (281) 970-8970Executive Vice President and CEO Toy Wood, JD, CAE - ext. 150 [email protected] President/Director of Government Affairs Adam Aschmann - ext. 140 [email protected] Affairs Coordinator Meredith Spencer - ext. 142 [email protected] Coordinator LeAnn Corley - ext. 170 [email protected] Brittany Feldmann - (832) 215-7232 [email protected] of Membership Lisa Pepitone - ext. 110 [email protected] Coordinator Vilma Bonilla - ext. 111 [email protected] of Special Events D’Nita Kuhn - ext. 130 [email protected] of Trade Shows Lyn Foster - ext. 131 [email protected] of Divisions & Councils Carrie Saxon - ext. 171 [email protected] of Education and Career Services Peggy Means - ext. 161 [email protected] Lisa Gentry, CPA - ext. 120 [email protected] Accountant Lincoya Ferguson - ext. 121 [email protected] Assistant Liz Rimer - ext. 141 [email protected] Manager Donna Buenik - ext. 100 [email protected] Houston Executive Director and CEO Bette Moser, CAPS, CGP, CGA - ext. 145 [email protected] Relations Director Terry Swenson - (281) 382-9977 [email protected] Director of Marketing & Special Events Lea Pipitone - [email protected]

PRESiDENTiAL APPOiNTEES

PresidentKEVIN HOLLAND

Cervelle Homes Inc.

Immediate Past PresidentLISA CLARK

Ryko Development Inc.

TreasurerJOHN MADSEN, CPA

Parmet, Chapman & Madsen PC

Executive VP & CEOTOY WOOD, JD, CAE

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KATHy HOWARD, Masco Environments for LivingLEE KiRGAN, CGA, Slone Lumber CompanySCOTT MixON, Bayway HomesDENNy PATTERSON, Airtron HoustonSCOTT VON GONTEN, CGA, CGP, Conserve iQ

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ADVERTiSiNG iNFORMATiON: Contact Brittany Feldmann at [email protected] or call (832) 215-7232.

GHBA’s TAB DIRECTORsAdam Bakir, PE, GMBBrian Binash, MiRMLisa ClarkKC Cox, CGA, CAPS, CGPMike Dishberger, GMBRussel GarrisonTeague HarrisSuzi Haynie, CGA, CSP, CGB Kevin HollandJeff Hunt, GMB, CGR, CAPS, CGP Barry KahnAndy LoydEddie Martin, JD, CPA, GMBBurk MorelandBill Shaw, CGR, GMB, CAPSKathleen StadlerAaron Wallrath

TAB AlTERnATE DIRECTORsKathy HowardKeith RodgersScott von Gonten, CGA

TAB lIfE DIRECTORsRandy Bayer, GMBRandy BirdwellRonny CarrollJonathon Casada, GMBJim Frankel, GMBMike KarmCharlie LeyendeckerEmilio Silvestri

GHBA’s nAHB DIRECTORsRandy Bayer, GMBBrian Binash, MiRMBob Birner, CGR, CAPSJonathon Casada, GMBLisa ClarkKC Cox, CGA, CAPSMike Dishberger, GMBSuzi Haynie, CSP, CGA, CGBKevin HollandJeff Hunt, GMB, CGR, CAPS, CGP Barry KahnKathleen StadlerScott von Gonten, CGA, CGP

TAB's nAHB DIRECTORsEddie Martin, JD, CPA, GMBDavid Walton

nAHB lIfE DIRECTORsRandy BirdwellStephen Hann, CGR, GMB Mike Manners Tom Richey, MiRM, CMP Emilio SilvestriLarry Stege

Vice PresidentMIKE DISHBERGER, GMB

Sandcastle Homes Inc.

KEViN HOLLAND, Cervelle Homes inc.MiKE DiSHBERGER, GMB, Sandcastle Homes, inc. JEFF HUNT, GMB, CGR, CAPS, CGP, Brothers StrongJOHN MADSEN, Parmet, Chapman & Madsen, PCLiSA CLARK, Ryko Development, inc. JENNiFER ARRiAGA, Array Custom Homes inc. BETH AVALOS, Floors inc.WAYNE BALL, CAPS, CGR, Lone Star Building & Construction Svcs inc.WARREN CLARK – BMC West Building MaterialsKC COx, CGA, CGP, CAPS, Weyerhaeuser CompanyDAViD DANiELS, 3D BuildersRUSTy DEBORDE, Texas Signature BuildersCOLLEEN ELLiSON, Move.comROGER FARROW, GMB, City Homes of HoustonKEViN FRANKEL, Frankel Building GroupSTEVE HEFNER, Camden Development WiLL HOLDER, Trendmaker HomesGARy HUFF, CGA, Gary Huff Photography RON MARTiN, Grand View Builders HARRy MASTERSON, Terramark Communities MiKE MOODy – Newmark Homes Houston KEiTH RODGERS, CSP, CGA – HomeTeam Pest DefenseTERRy SHUFFLER – Trendmaker HomesEMiLiO SiLVESTRi – Silvestri investments inc.KATHLEEN STADLER – Eric L. Davis Engineering inc. SCOTT STEVENS – Stoecker Corporation ED TARAVELLA – TARACORP SEAN ViTELLi, GMB, MBA, CAPS, CGA – Bonded Bldrs Home Warranty JAMiE WALTER – Shamrock Equity Advisors MARK WELCH – David Weekley Homes

GHBA’S MiSSiON: We are the voice of Houston's residential construction industry, serving our members and the community by education and advocating professionalism and quality housing.

SecretaryJEFF HUNT, GMB, CGR, CAPS, CGPBrothers Strong

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features departmentsTABlE Of COnTEnTs

Volume 23, Number 1January 2010

The Official Magazine of the Greater Houston Builders Association

22 People & Projects28 Education Calendar29 HOME-PAC Roster 31 New Member Profiles40 Housing Activity Survey43 Final Thought46 Calendar of Events

in every issue

6 President’s Message8 Government Affairs30 New Members & Renewals34 Montgomery County Division 36 Bay Area Builders Association38 Remodelors Council40 Sales & Marketing Council 42 Associate Council

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16 Benefit Homes update Highland Homes sells its Benefit Home in the community of Cinco Ranch. The Woodlands Development Co., also a Benefit Homes developer partner, makes a generous donation to Texas Children's Hospital.

6 President’s Message if you're not at the table, you could be on the menu. Make your voice heard in the industry, and take advantage of your collective strength within the organization.

8 Government Affairs update The results are in! See the new City of Houston leadership lineup, and consider what you can do on the political front to help keep the Houston homebuilding industry strong.

Advertising/Editorial Information: Contact Brittany Feldmann at [email protected] or (832) 215-7232. Houston Builder encourages members to submit articles for publication. Articles should relate to members and to the homebuilding industry. For questions or to submit a letter to the editor, email [email protected].

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7 Forecast Luncheon19 New Home & Remodeling Show 23 Spring Fling Golf Tournament

upcoming events

10 Houston Remodelers Did it Again! The GHBA Remodelors Council was honored with two CADRE awards in the categories of Public Relations and Community Service. This is the seventh year in a row that the council has achieved this prestigious accolade.

18 strong leadership = a strong Association As we look forward to the year ahead, GHBA would like to introduce you to some of its key members—the incoming board of directors.

About the Cover...Happy New year from Cervelle Homes! As we look forward to 2010, incoming GHBA President Kevin Holland (right) and partner Jeff Payson (left) encourage association members to stay active, stay "at the table," and keep their businesses lean and green.

12 HomeAid Houston news The Houston Astros teamed up with HomeAid Houston to host a special "Take a Minute" event at Minute Maid Park. The event commemorated annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

12 Astros/HomeAid "Take a Minute" 26 BBQ & Wild Game Cook-off37 BABA Casino Night/installation

photo album

14 Realtor® Corner Positive changes to the Custom Builders Council contracts render them more consumer and Realtor friendly.

43 Immigration—An Ongoing Challenge As the emphasis on enforcement shifts from the individuals to the employers, here are some tips for staying in compliance, and what to do if you are contacted by immigrations and Customs Enforcement (iCE).


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First of all let me say, what could be greener than recycling an old

president?

I’d like to thank each of you for the opportunity to serve as your president – for the second time. It’s an honor. I would also like to thank Past President Lisa Clark for her fortitude throughout 2009. With her leadership we have prevailed together. My plans for this year only require one thing – show up!

With the holidays behind us, we are all planning for a lean 2010. The past market conditions have spawned a conservative economy which shows itself on many levels. As GHBA members, this is most evident to us in the housing market.

As we brace ourselves for the coming year, now is not the time to venture off on our own. Now is the time to work together, and stand united for our industry. It has been said that, “If you’re not at the table you could be on the menu.” Nothing could be truer today. Through the association, we each have the ability to be at the figurative table – many different tables in fact. We have a strong voice on legislative issues, access to first-class continuing education and a forum to share our challenges, ideas and successes with like-minded individuals.

With the support of our membership and our fine staff, we cover all the bases. Even in lean times, you can’t afford not to be at the table. Together we form a strong,

collective voice. So make the time to amp up your GHBA participation. Come to a meeting or an event, and bring a friend! You’ll be surprised at who you might meet, and the effect it will have on your business.

If you don’t want to be on the menu, you must be at the table. Where will you be?

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

LEAN & GREENAssociation Involvement Key to Survival in 2010

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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS UPDATE

state & Local Issues

GHBA is hard at work monitoring issues at both the City of

Houston and at the state level. Find out what’s

happening, and how you can be involved.

Article by Adam Aschmann, GHBA’s director of government affairs. If you have questions about this article or would like to get involved on the Government Affairs Committee, call (281) 970-8970, ext. 140. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, January 20 at 3 p.m. at GHBA offices.

On behalf of the GHBA Political Action Committee, HOME-PAC, I would like to congratulate

Houston’s new mayor and council members on their hard fought victo-ries. The association looks forward to working with each of them over the next two years!

The following is a list of your City of Houston leadership.

City of Houston ElECtion rEsults

Mayor: Annise Parker Controller: Ronald GreenDistrict A: Brenda Stardig District B: Jarvis Johnson

District C: Anne ClutterbuckDistrict D: Wanda AdamsDistrict E: Mike Sullivan

District F: Al HoangDistrict G: Oliver Pennington

District H: Edward "Ed" GonzalezDistrict I: James Rodriguez

At-Large Pos. 1: Stephen CostelloAt-Large Pos. 2: Sue Lovell

At-Large Pos. 3: Melissa NoriegaAt-Large Pos. 4: C.O. "Brad" Bradford

At-Large Pos. 5: Jolanda "Jo" Jones

GHBA Government Affairs is looking forward to an incredible 2010. With the change in city leadership, we will work hard to continue building strong relationships. And amazingly enough, it’s already time to start getting ready for the 2011 legislative session! At the same time we must make sure that codes are on the right track throughout the region and that Green Built Gulf Coast is up and running smoothly.

The Government Affairs Committee will meet January 20 at 3 p.m. at the GHBA offices. GHBA’s past president, Lisa Clark, will be the new chair and without a doubt will lead the way as we move through the trials and tribula-tions the year may bring. Join us, and be a part of addressing the industry’s needs in the most effective, efficient means possible.

HOME-PAC ASKS:Could You Run for Office?HOME-PAC was created to support

pro-housing candidates for elected of-fice, and your trustees do a very good job. GHBA extends a great big ‘thank you’ to everyone who contributes to HOME-PAC, and we look forward to exceeding our contribution goal of $125,000 in 2010.

However, we still need to find OUR candidates. Take this year’s City of Houston election as an example. Al-though we support candidates, they are not homebuilders. Outside of Steve Costello, no one running had ties to the homebuilding industry, so our industry will likely not be a priority to any of them when it comes time to vote and make critical decisions.

Consider running for office. Your industry needs you, and you can have a huge part in keeping the building industry favorable in Houston. If you are interested please contact the Government Affairs Department. Our members are our greatest asset. We can make the biggest difference by electing pro-housing candidates to of-fice. And who better to take that role than YOU – our homebuilders.



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FEATURE STORY

The Greater Houston Builders Asso-ciation Remodelors Council (RMC)

was honored with two awards at the 2009 Council Award for Demonstrating Remod-eling Excellence. The awards—known in the industry as the CADREs—were an-nounced during the NAHB Remodelers Annual Gala at the 2009 Remodeling Show in Indianapolis on October 29.

The awards were presented by Jarred Roy from the Pella Corporation, title sponsor, and NAHB Remodelers Chair Greg Mie-dema, CGR, CGB, CAPS, CGP, a remodeler from Tucson, Arizona.

Winners in eight categories were honored for outstanding contributions and per-formance at the local council level. The Houston RMC was recognized in two of the eight categories – Community Service and Public Relations and Promotion.

The CADRE Awards, judged by members of NAHB Remodelers’ board of trustees, are presented each year to local remodelers councils and individuals whose work at the local council level exemplifies the best practices of the remodeling industry. The CADRE is the NAHB Remodelers' highest national award that a local remodelors

council can achieve. The Houston RMC has been a pillar of the annual awards, winning at least one CADRE every year since 2003.

“Local NAHB remodelers councils across the nation nurture excellence in profes-sional remodelers with programs, educa-tion and leadership development,” said Greg Miedema, CGR, CGB, CAPS, president of Dakota Builders, and 2009 chairman of the NAHB Remodelers. “The CADRE awards celebrate their achievements and raise the bar for local excellence.”

houston remodelers Bring home the caDre award for 7th Year in a rowGHBA Remodelors Council honored for community service achievement and public relations excellence at 2009 CADREs

GHBA remodelers accepted two CADRE awards at the NAHB Remodelers Annual Gala. Houston remodelers were honored in the categories of Community Service and Public Relations. Pictured (left to right): Rob Hellyer, CGR, GMB, CAPS, Premier Remodeling & Construction; 2009 RMC President Allen Griffin, CGR, GMB, CAPS, CGP, Gryphon Builders; Amy Robinson, Fort Bend Publishing; and 2010 RMC President Wayne Ball, CGR, CAPS, Lone Star Building & Construction Services Inc.

Barbara Bell Lewis (right) came out to support the Houston remodelers on their big night. She is pictured with her daughter, Amy Robinson of Fort Bend Publishing. The company produces the annual Houston remodeling Guide for the RMC.


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Community Service ProjectRemodelers of the Greater Houston Build-ers Association remodeled the House of Tiny Treasures, an early childhood devel-opment center serving homeless children and families. The large-scale remodel included leveling the house and replacing foundation, installing insulation, replacing flooring, painting the interior, building a ramp, building new stairs with handrails, and more. The facility now allows needy families to obtain services for their chil-dren while parents attend to education and employment training to get back on their feet.

Presenter Jarred Roy applauded the council for “donating time, materials and expertise to improve the lives of people in need. Your work provides valued respite for families experiencing tough times.”

Public Relations and Promotion

The GHBA Remodelors Council won its second CADRE for publishing an annual consumer magazine and promoting its members. First created in 1997, the Houston Remodeling Guide magazine has grown to 66 pages targeted to homeown-ers considering remodeling. The magazine includes articles and photos from council members, including information for con-sumers about the remodeling process and member directories.

Roy commended the Houston RMC for “educating consumers with a beautiful magazine about remodeling that provides ideas and resources to undertake a suc-cessful home remodel.”

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Minute Maid Park became the playing field for 20 families working through homelessness, as HomeAid Houston and the Astros kicked off Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (HHAW) with a joint event themed "Take a Minute." Astros Jeff Bagwell, Lance Berkman, Hunter Pence and new Astros Manager Brad Mills joined the fun by giving autographs and photo opportunities. Families were treated to a Thanksgiving feast, tours of Minute Maid Park, base running, autographs and gift bags.

“Partnering with the Astros to raise awareness about Houston’s homeless is a wonderful experience,” said Bette Moser, HomeAid Houston executive director. “The organization’s professionalism and true understanding of what homelessness means have added a new dynamic to HomeAid’s efforts.”

“Hunger and homelessness impact thousands every day in Houston,” said Marian Harper, vice president of the Astros in Action Foundation. “Our goal with the Take a Minute Day was to draw attention to their struggles and to ask Houstonians to Take a Minute to rethink what homelessness really looks like and what we can all do to help.”

The Take a Minute event was a

fun way to help mark the annual HHAW, co-sponsored each year by the National Coalition for the Homeless and National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness.

“The average homeless family is a single mother with two children under age six,” said Anthony Love, CEO of the Coalition for the Homeless in Houston. “This isn’t a matter of choice for them but circumstance. It just takes a minute to make a call to a homeless agency, or make a donation to help.”

HomeAid Houston, a GHBA charity, has been building transitional housing for the homeless since 2003. Through its efforts and the donations by hundreds of association members, 360 beds have been added to Houston’s homeless community providing care for 4,200 adults and children.

For more information on HomeAid visit www.homeaidhouston.org. For more information on HHAW visit www.nationalhomeless.org.

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ASTROS JOIN HOmeAId TO mARK HUNGeR ANd HOmeLeSSNeSS AWAReNeSS WeeK

Photo 1 (at top): HAH board member Beth Avalos, Floors Inc, with her guest family.

Photo 2: Junction Jack bonds with a young HomeAid Houston guest.

Photo 3: Cara Berkman; Marian Harper, Houston Astros; and HAH board member Anthony Love,

Coalition for the Homeless of Houston and Harris County.

Photo 4: Kathleen Stadler, Eric L Davis Engineering, gets a Lance Berkman autograph.

Photo 5: Lea Pipitone, HAH, encourages her little runner.

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Take a minute2009 was a whirlwind year for HomeAid Houston. An enhanced partnership with the Houston Astros and the new Take a Minute marketing campaign provide a tremendous opportunity for the charity to broaden its name across the nation. Examples of the use

of the new “Take A Minute” tag line are Take a Minute to imagine your child sleeping on the street; Take a Minute to help someone less fortunate; Take a Minute to visit www.homeaidhouston.org. It is HomeAid’s hope that this powerful statement will speak to many different audiences.

Spreading the excitementThe above photos capture the excitement and interest in HomeAid’s Take a Minute event. Television stations were on-hand to interview Astros players Lance Berkman, Hunter Pence, Jeff Bagwell and new manager Brad Mills. The players also filmed public service announcements for HomeAid.

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GhBa's custom Builder spec contract "remodeled"Positive Changes Make Contracts More Consumer and Realtor Friendly

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cil’s objective was to clarify language often misconstrued and to simplify the “contract to close” terms of buying a newly built custom home.

Although there are many changes in out-line and terminology, this article will focus on the seven changes to the contract that will significantly affect—and probably, ease—the transaction between the builder and the consumer. In turn, this will make the Realtor’s role more educational than adversarial.

Resolution of DisputesThe new GHBA contract clearly states the order of preferred steps for conflict resolu-tion to be:

a. Hold informal discussionsb. Mediationc. Mutually agreed arbitration d. Submit the issue to the American

Arbitration Association for binding arbitra-tion if no agreement can be reached once the above steps have been taken.

This, Paragraph 11b, as well as the Ad-dendum for Dispute Resolution aligns the builder’s preference for mediation with that of most consumers.

Home Evaluation/AcceptanceThis October 20, 2009 revision provides for an evaluation period (Paragraph 3) in which the buyer is encouraged to conduct third party inspections, secure an appraisal, review the survey, check the builder’s title and seek financing within a specified time. Should the buyer choose to have an unrestricted right to terminate as well as the evaluation period during the stipulated time period, she may pay for that right as stated on the Termination Option Exhibit E. The option fee is not credited to the sale, and termination during this option period would result in the return of the earnest money only. This inspection time and op-tion period are similar to those in the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) contract and should be familiar language for Real-tors assisting in a new home transaction.

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Builders will find in due time that the option period serves many positive pur-poses in that money is committed for the option, inspections and perhaps an ap-praisal up front with a very short period before the earnest money “goes hard.” Most issues are re-solved and not left to marinate in the full length of the contract.

The TREC contract added an option pe-riod in 1997, much to the chagrin of the Realtor community. This option is now an integral means to smoother transactions with more defini-tive timelines. It is recommended that the option fee reflect a per diem or portion of the daily costs, and that the time period should be no longer than the number of days it takes to get the home inspected. Ten to 14 days should suffice.

Title CompanyPurchase Price and Deposits (Paragraph 2c) states that the purchaser “selects” the title company since she is paying the premium for the Owner’s Title policy (Para-graph 7). This is a clarification of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) requirement regarding title company selec-tion. However, your listing representative should mention to the prospect or their agent that often builders have previously opened title when purchasing the lot, and by remaining with this title company, the buyer could benefit from a slightly less ex-pensive and streamlined title procedure.

ClosingFor the first time in a GHBA custom con-tract, there is a closing date (Paragraph 7) with acceptable delays referenced in Ex-hibit B. Reasonable, established timelines enable all parties to plan better and to be more accountable to task completion in a timely manner.

Article contributed by Pattie Huey, GRI, GREEN, director of the Builder Marketing Division for Prudential Gary Greene Realtors. Huey also serves as a director for the Houston Association of Realtors and is active on the GHBA Custom Builders Council, Sales and Marketing Council and the Education Committee. She can be reached at [email protected].

Risk of LossIn older versions of the Custom Builders Council contract, only the builder had the right to terminate in case of catastrophic damage to the property prior to closing. The new language clearly gives the builder and the purchaser the same rights regard-ing their termination options under these conditions.

Limited WarrantyNew language states that the Limited Warranty will be purchased by the builder (not just a “document provided”) and then delivered to the purchaser at closing. This stronger language should address the specifics of what a buyer will receive at the closing table regarding the limited warranty, a sample of which should have been provided and reviewed prior to this closing date.

Brokerage CommissionThis paragraph should be a welcome change to all buyers’ agents and builders alike. Paragraph 13 now allows for the buy-er’s agent’s name, the broker’s name and license number as well as earned commis-

sion amount to be inserted in the body of the contract. This clarifies buyer’s rep-resentation at the time of contract, alleviating any com-plication regarding the old addendum that was sometimes misused, neglected or added after the selling price was es-tablished.

These new con-tract terms will be greatly appreciated by those Realtors whose businesses rely heavily on the custom new home sales market and

may have been hesitant to use the older versions which were less consumer-friend-ly. Local builders, Realtors and the GHBA legal counsel consolidated their efforts in the creation and implementation of these changes with their sole focus being a smoother, more transparent transac-tion with the consumer’s interests well represented.

If the TREC New Home Contract (completed construction) is used in the purchase of a new custom home, there are also new GHBA addenda now available with matching language to the terms stated above. These are the Addendum to Earnest Money Contract and the Addendum for Construction Related Activities and can be provided by your builder or a GHBA Real-tor member.

Builder/Realtor EducationThere will be classes held soon on the new GHBA contracts for Realtors and builders coming to developments in many parts of the Greater Houston area. Look for infor-mation to follow.



After touring a number of homes being offered by Highland Homes

in Cinco Ranch, it didn’t take long for Sergio and Rosalina Hernandez to de-cide on Highland’s 947 Plan that had recently been completed. The home was constructed for the annual Greater Houston Builders Association Benefit Homes Project.

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“Both of us loved the openness of the floorplan,” added Hernandez. “We were also impressed with the large kitchen and family room, and my hus-band and two sons especially loved the media room.”

Highland’s 947 Plan is a two-story, four bedroom design that features a formal dining room, a family room, three full baths plus a half bath, a three-car garage, game room, media room and a covered patio. Highland built the Benefit Home on a homesite in Cinco Ranch that was donated by Newland Communities, the developer of the community.

“The volatile market has not discour-aged the membership from contribut-ing to this annual fundraiser,” said Don Klein, chairman of the Project. “In fact, the opposite has been true for 2009 with three houses being built. This is a reflection of the generosity of Hous-ton’s building industry.”

Chesmar Homes constructed the first home of 2009 in Discovery at Spring Trails. Land Tejas, the developer, donated the homesite. That home sold before the ground breaking. Trendmaker Homes constructed its home in The Woodlands. The Wood-lands Development Co. donated the homesite.

For more information on the Benefit Homes Project, visit www.ghba.org or call the GHBA at (281) 970-8970.

“We were immediately delighted with Highland’s 947 Plan,” said Rosa-lina Hernandez. “But the fact it was also a GHBA Benefit Home made our purchase even more rewarding.” The Hernandez family is being transferred from Colorado by Conoco Phillips.

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The Woodlands Development Co. Donates Check to Benefit Homes CharityThe Woodlands Development Company (TWDC), one of three

developers donating a homesite for the annual GHBA Benefit Homes Project, recently presented a $1,720 check to Texas Children’s Cancer Center. The company donated the proceeds from concession sales at the May valley Turkey Trot, a special event held in The Woodlands’ village of Sterling Ridge on November 14. The Turkey Trot commemorated the opening of the new May valley Park, and included a tour of the Benefit Home that was built on a lot in May valley. Trendmaker Homes constructed its 3,807 square foot Living view Product Plan M242N for the Project. The home, recently completed, is priced in the mid $400s.

“The Turkey Trot was a fun, family-oriented event with a Thanksgiving theme,” said Susan vreeland-Wendt, director of marketing for TWDC. “In the spirit of giving thanks, we chose to donate the proceeds from the food sales to Texas Children’s Cancer Center, one of the 2009 GHBA Benefit Home Charities.”

In the photo are (from left to right): Buck Driggers, vice president of residential sales and development for TWDC; Lorrie Parise, marketing manager for TWDC; Susan Vreeland-Wendt, director of marketing for TWDC; Kelly Cliburn, development director for Texas Children’s Cancer Center; Don Klein, chairman of the GHBA Benefit Homes Project; and Tim Welbes, president of TWDC.

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The strength of the association is a di-rect reflection of its leadership. As we

look forward to 2010, GHBA would like to introduce you to some of its key members – the incoming board of directors. These professionals come from all sectors of the building industry. Together they volunteer countless hours to the association, helping shape policy, drive growth, and lead the charge for education and advocacy.

The GHBA board of directors is comprised of 30 members, each with unique strengths and points of view to contribute. Over the next few months, we will profile the entire board. We invite you to get to know your leadership, starting here. This is part two of a three-part article series.

Beth AvalosBeth Avalos’ 18 years in the homebuilding industry encompass inter ior des ign, product develop-ment, purchasing and design center management. She

is responsible for builder and product development for Floors Inc in Houston, and works with builders creating flooring programs designed exclusively for their buyers. She has received multiple awards for model home designs, and her most personal successes were the multiple J.D. Powers awards achieved during her De-sign Center Management tenure. Writing is her passion and her articles have been featured in Hers, Options and Professional Builder magazines. On a national level, she has been a speaker at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference. Most recently, she was elected to the HomeAid Houston board of directors after two years volun-teering with the organization.

“Having a heart for service along with a personal commitment to the success of the homebuilding industry and members we serve are the reasons I am excited to serve as a 2010 GHBA board member,” Avalos adds.

Wayne Ball, CGR, CAPS

Wayne J. Ball CGR, CAPS, is the owner and president of Lone Star Building and Construction Services Inc. Lone Star Building is a

general contracting company, specializing in design/build residential and light com-mercial remodeling since 1976.

Ball has been an active member of the GHBA Remodelors Council for many years, and will serve as the council’s 2010 president. When asked why he serves on the board, he said: “Serving on the RMC board has and will give me the opportunity to give back to the industry and the com-munity in which I make my living.”

Rusty DeBordeRusty DeBorde, president of Texas Signature Builders, has been in the building industry for more than 15 years. Prior to a career in construction, Rusty received a BBA de-

gree from Stephen F. Austin State Univer-sity. Rusty has been an active member of the GHBA, serving on the board of directors for the Bay Area division for the past sev-eral years, and is the 2010 Bay Area Build-ers Association president. In 2009, Texas Signature Builders was presented with the BABA Builder of the Year award.

“At Texas Signature Builders we know that the building of a project should be a deeply felt process shared from start to finish with our clients. Providing a quality job is important to us and creating value beyond all others is our passion,” says DeBorde.

In his personal life Rusty has been married to his lovely wife Keri for more than 12 years and they have two beautiful daugh-

ters – Morgan, 9, and Reagan, 6. Rusty is an avid sports and outdoorsman and is a member of St Helen’s Catholic Church and Kappa Alpha Order.

When asked why he serves on the GHBA board, Rusty responded: “I feel it is impor-tant to give back to the industry that has made me so successful and it helps Texas Signature Builders keep informed and in touch with the current issues facing the building industry.”

Warren ClarkWarren Clark’s busi-ness career has ex-clusively been in building products distr ibution. He managed Owens Corning’s distribu-t ion operat ions

throughout the southwestern states until accepting the presidency of a public com-pany and its 13 subsidiaries, all distributors of building products. Subsequently, Clark co-founded two building products dis-tributorship companies. Upon dividing this partnership’s companies, Warren managed his firm, The Metro Collection, until selling its assets to BMC West Building Materials in 2006. He now serves as the marketing manager for BMC West’s Houston Region. BMC West is also a GHBA Platinum Partner for three years running.

Steve HefnerSteve Hefner, se-nior vice president of construction, is responsible for directing and su-p e r v i s i n g C a m -den’s construction operation across the company’s en-

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ties developed by Camden and third-party clients. Hefner has overseen more than $2 billion of real estate transactions and more than 20,000 units of construction. He is involved in site due diligence, acquisition, design team selection and direction, as well as cost estimating, project manage-ment, and general contracting.

Hefner began his career in construction with Worthing Southeast Builders, man-aging multifamily housing development projects, then moved to SAE Spaw Glass/Cahaba Residential, a light commercial and residential builder. Later, Hefner served as construction manager for Gross Builders, a privately-owned development and con-struction company in Houston. He oversaw general contracting for the owner and de-veloper before transferring to Camden.

Hefner received an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science, Building Construction, from Texas State Technical Institute, and studied Finance at Southwest Texas State University as an undergraduate.

Hefner is chairman of the GHBA Multi-family Council, and is a member of the Houston Building Council and the Houston Apartment Association. He is a licensed contractor in multiple states.

“I feel a passion toward improving the in-dustry to which I’ve dedicated my career," says Hefner. "Providing quality housing for people from all walks of life, both locally and across America, is my calling."

Ron MartinRon Martin built his first home with U.S. Home in Mandev-ille, Louisiana in 1982, and his been an industry strong-hold every since. Af-ter spending eight years in mobi le home production,

purchasing and sales, he was hired as proj-ect manager for Huntington Homes, a divi-sion of Highland Homes. He later became first division manager at Darling Homes in McKinney, Texas before he was transferred to Houston and promoted to vice president of operations in 2002. Martin is currently managing the start-up operations at Grand view Builders.

On the association level, Martin is an advo-cate of GHBA’s charitable arms. He served as the GHBA Benefit Homes Project chair from 2005 to 2007 and also built three homes for the charity. He also serves on the HomeAid Houston board of directors. On the political front, Martin has been a HOME-PAC Trustee since 2006, and lobbies in Austin for Rally Day. He has also been ac-tive on the TAB volume Builders Council.

Martin earned his B.S. in Industrial Man-agement at the University of Cincinnati, and was president of Phi Kappa Tau frater-nity. He and his wife Donna were married in 1988, and have two children, Zack and Molly. His hobbies include watching foot-ball, reading, politics, hiking, racquetball, washers and Sudoku.

“I serve on the board to help keep the GHBA strong and on the mission to edu-cate, advocate and serve,” adds Martin. “I apply my experience and leadership abili-ties to address the needs of our great and noble industry.”

Kathleen Stadler

Kathleen Stadler has been a mem-ber of GHBA since 1997, serving on the Membership Committee, Re-tention Commit-

tee, Associate Council and volume Builders Council. She has chaired both the Mem-bership and Retention committees during her tenure. Stadler is a past president of HomeAid Houston, and currently serves on its board of directors. She is also a director for the Texas Association of Builder and the National Association of Home Builders.

Professionally, Stadler is the sales manager for Eric L. Davis Engineering Inc., which provides engineering to homebuilders, multifamily builders, and commercial both in Texas and other states.

“I serve on the GHBA board because it is the right thing to do, to give back to the industry that I am passionate about and to promote our beloved industry in a con-structive and positive way,” says Stadler.

Kathleen and her husband Ken have been married for 20 years with four daughters.

Emilio silvestriEmi l io S i lvestr i , president of Silvestri Homes of Texas cur-rently serves on the GHBA board of di-rectors and is a life director of the Texas Association of Build-

ers. He will be named a senior life director of the National Association of Home Build-ers in January at the International Builders Show in Las vegas. He has been in the building industry for 41 years and began recruiting members in 1983. Emilio is a 3,000+ Spike and has served on the NAHB Membership Committee off and on for past 25 years. Emilio has been the top GHBA recruiter for several years and continues to maintain full speed ahead!

Scott StevensScott Stevens has been in the real es-tate development business for the past eight years, four of which have been in Montgom-ery County. He cur-rently works for

Stoecker Corporation, a residential real estate developer in Conroe, where he manages the ongoing development of several residential subdivisions. Stevens has been a member of the Montgomery County Builders and Developers Division since 2006 and currently serves as the division president.

“I have really enjoyed being a part of all that GHBA does to help protect and grow the real estate industry in the Houston area,” says Stevens. “I became a board member of the Montgomery County Di-vision in 2007 because I wanted to help make a difference in the real estate com-munity in which I worked. I felt that one way to make a positive impact was to join the board in bringing in quality speakers to our meetings who could articulate the important issues of the day and how they might affect local real estate development and homebuilding, both now and in the future.”

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DuPont Launches First iPhone App for Surfaces DuPont is revolutionizing the way con-

sumers, architects and designers choose their surfaces with mySurface, the first iPhone application of its kind. Among the features of the mySurface app:

Searching for DuPont™ Corian® solid surface and DuPont™ Zodiaq® quartz surface colors by hue, providing a color swatch that fills the screen along with sample-ordering information. Paperless access to all 130 colors of Corian® and over 60 colors of Zodiaq® to inspire homeowners, architects and designers to experiment and imagine design possibilities. A fun, easy way for consumers to match countertop colors with kitchen and bath designs with an all-in-one tool.

DuPont will provide updates and en-hanced features to the app on a regular basis to keep the tool at the forefront of technology. For more information on this new product, visit: www.hostingimagese-mail.com/dupont/iphone/

Whirlpool Corporation Honored with “Vendor of

the Year” Award from BKBGWhirlpool Corporation was recently

recognized with the “vendor of the Year” award from the Bath & Kitchen Buying Group (BKBG) at its annual Fall Conference in Dallas, Texas.

“The company brings a level of quality and professionalism that we are proud to be associated with at BKBG," said Eddie

Schukar, vice president of vendor relations. "All brands under the Whirlpool Corpora-tion umbrella are meaningful to our group and are well received by our member showroom designers.”

The annual award is judged on a num-ber of criteria, including quality and value of the product, quality of customer service, quality of representation in the field, over-all perception of the relationship between the vendor and the group, as well as the relationship between the vendor and the individual showrooms it supports.

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Redesigned LP® Web Site Provides Easier Access to

Tools and InformationLP Building Products has streamlined

the design of its Web site, www.lpcorp.com, providing customers with new re-sources and easier access to the latest LP product and company information.

“The new site provides relevant, con-cise information on LP and the products we make, in a design that’s simple and easy to navigate,” said Lisa Taylor, LP brand man-ager. “We organized the information into floor, wall, and roof categories, since our customers think about products based on where they are used in the home.”

“A wide range of users visit our site every day, including builders, dealers, distributors, retailers, homeowners, and shareholders,” continued Taylor. “When you offer as many products and resources as we do, it’s important to organize the information in an inviting format that

helps visitors find what they need quickly. We want our customers to have a positive online experience.”

Acme Brick to Distribute VAST Composite Masonry

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Acme Brick and vAST Enterprises LLC announced that Acme has agreed to dis-tribute vAST composite masonry products as an alternative for green building. vAST composite masonry products, which are manufactured in a patented blend of post-consumer recycled automobile tires and plastic containers, include Composite Landscape Pavers, Composite Permeable Pavers for stormwater management, Com-posite Deck Pavers, and Composite Thin Brick. Acme now distributes vAST products in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado and New Mexico.

“This market for green building materi-als is projected to expand by 7% annually over the next five years, and Acme is com-mitted to being our customers’ partner in green building,” said Dennis Knautz, presi-dent and CEO, Acme Brick. “That’s why we have introduced new alternatives like our lean brick, and that’s why we are distrib-uting vAST composite masonry products. vAST gives our customers another excep-tional option for green building.”

The lean versions of Acme’s King Size and modular brick are the company’s most earth-friendly to date. Acme Brick engi-neers’ innovation in brick design increases the area of a brick’s core holes from 25% to 33% — without sacrificing any perfor-mance qualities. Lean brick yields savings of 11% in the energy used to fire brick. The 10% weight reduction generates additional savings in transportation energy require-ments and costs.

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Marina, Model Home Construction Begin in

Edgewater CommunitySold signs and rooftops dot the land-

scape, and construction of the highly an-ticipated marina has begun in Edgewater, a new Bay Area community positioned directly on NASA Parkway, the main thor-oughfare leading to the Johnson Space Center and Space Center Houston. The NASA Parkway Bypass, a 2.7-mile con-nector between Interstate 45 and NASA Parkway that sidesteps traffic at the Inter-state 45 and NASA Parkway intersection, provides residents uninterrupted access to

and from the Edge-water community.

As the Edgewa-ter name indicates, w a t e r f e a t u r e s prominently in the community, which is inspired by the Mediterranean coast and is slated for only 400 single-family homes. Now under-way, the marina will be equipped to ac-commodate power-boats as large as 50 feet. The marina also will be a gateway to daylong or extended cruises, as it will have

direct access to Clear Creek, which offers access to Clear Lake, Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

The marina is being built in stages with the main basin being designed to accom-modate 50 boats or more, depending on market demand. Amenities planned for the marina include a restaurant, a ship’s store, an open space park with a covered pavilion and a promenade along the shoreline.

“Slip space at nearby marinas is in high demand, with boat owners waiting months to find space to dock their boats,” said Bob Douglas, the community’s general manag-er. "Our marina will meet pent-up demand and also provide a prime location."

“At the Edgewater marina, boats will be parked in a protected cove near downtown

Webster, the central business district of the Bay Area,” Douglas continued. “If boat owners live in Houston, they can reduce their commute by as much as 20 minutes in each direction, on every trip to their boats. That’s especially important for enthusiasts who essentially use their boats as a second home on the weekend.”

Coventry Homes and Newmark Homes have launched an array of designs to com-plement the unique setting and lifestyle of the new Johnson Development commu-nity. Both builders are constructing model homes within Edgewater and are celebrat-ing early sales success. Coventry offers more than a dozen designs in Edgewater, with prices starting in the $270,000s. New-mark’s pricing in Edgewater also starts in the $270,000s with several new designs of-fering rear-entry garage access to preserve the community's lush streetscape."

“Edgewater has an incredible location,” said Newmark president and CEO Mike Moody. “With the new bypass to Interstate 45, the community is 15 minutes closer to downtown Houston than any other Bay Area community. And the proximity to ad-jacent water is a big plus. That unbeatable combination of attributes has generated strong interest in the community.”

Future development plans will capital-ize on Edgewater’s natural features, with semi-custom and custom buyers enjoying an island where owners with water access can house their boats along one of the adjacent canals.

Edgewater also will have a 35-acre pre-serve along Clear Creek, which will include

Participants in RE/MAX Hometown’s Walk for a Miracle 5K raised nearly $20,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network.

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Walkathon in Woodforest Raises Nearly $20,000 for

Children’s Miracle NetworkRE/MAX Hometown’s recent Walk for A

Miracle 5K raised nearly $20,000 as crowds of participants spent a Saturday supporting a good cause. Under the Children’s Miracle Network fundraising umbrella, the walk-athon raised money for Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, which has the nation’s largest pediatric cancer and hematology program. It was held in Woodforest, a 3,000-acre master-planned community in South Montgomery County.

The Elite Choir from Montgomery Intermediate School performed for the crowd before supporters ran and walked the tree-lined streets in Woodforest. Also on hand was Rylee Dean, a local recipient of the Children’s Miracle Network who was treated for a tumor at Texas Children’s

Medical Center. For more information, visit www.woodforestdev.com or call 936-447-2800.

New Home Sales Up 8% in Cinco Ranch, 12% in Telfair

In an overall market where new home sales are generally down, new home sales increased during the first three quarters of 2009 in two Newland Communities developments in Houston.

In Cinco Ranch, new home sales in-creased 8% for the first nine months of 2009, with 697 new homes sold in the 7,600-acre west Houston community in the first three quarters of 2009. That compares to 643 new homes sold during the same time last year in Cinco Ranch.

In Telfair, a 2,018-acre community in Sugar Land, new home sales are up 12% for the first nine months of 2009. A total of 347 new homes were sold in Telfair during the first three quarters of 2009, compared to 313 new homes sold during the same time last year.

Strong relocation sales helped Cinco Ranch achieve its sales increase, while an

increased number of local move-up buy-ers boosted Telfair, according to Heather Gould, marketing director for Newland Communities.

Cinco Ranch was also buoyed this sum-mer when the Texas Education Agency gave its top accreditation rating – exemplary – to 12 of the 13 Katy Independent School Dis-trict campuses serving the community.

Telfair has benefited from the attention surrounding the new Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land, which opened earlier this month in a historic Telfair building donated by Newland.

Both communities have expanded their offerings of homebuilders, price ranges and product styles in 2009. And Telfair recently added Pulte, part of the nation’s largest homebuilding company, to its team of homebuilders.

“Offering a variety of new-home styles and price ranges, along with an expanding array of recreational amenities, has been key to the success of both Cinco Ranch and Telfair,” Gould said.

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8th Annual

BBQ & Wild Game Cook-OffThe GHBA Associate Council gave Friday the 13th new meaning with its annual BBq and Wild Game Cook-Off that delivered the goods and then some. With 24 teams gathered at GlassCraft Door Corporation competing for the top honor, competition was friendly but fierce.

Preparation for this wildly popular GHBA event began on Thursday, November 12 at noon. By 2 p.m. the teams' booths were prepped, decorated and cooking was about to begin. Judges began receiving delectable entries at 11 a.m on Friday the 13th. This year's judges were: Beazer Homes, Ashton Woods Homes, Brooks Custom Homes, Keystone Classic, Ryland Homes, Darling Hoems, Meritage Homes, Tilson Homes, Grand view Builders, Sandcastle Homes, Frankel Building Group, Brother Strong, Highland Homes, Gracepoint Homes, DR Horton Homes, David Kae Homes, Thompson Custom Homes, Solution Builders, Ranch Country Construction, KB Homes and Design Tech Homes.

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Ask any of the 1,200 attendees, and they will remember the great country and western entertainment. Suthern Comfort, with guest vocals by Dan Bawden and Dale Phillips, all contributed to the electric atmosphere of the event. A special thanks to both!

GHBA would also like to recognize and thank GlassCraft Door Company for its outstanding contribution to host again this year. GlassCraft's Jim Wyatt was the event chair and his contribution to this year's BBq helped make it the largest GHBA event of 2009. Jim's enthusiasm, leadership, spirit and inspiration were key factors in the success of the 8th Annual Associate Council BBq and Wild Game Cook-Off. GlassCraft spared no expense to ensure their facility would accommodate the incredible turnout.

Also a special thanks to Pot-O-Gold Waste for keeping everything spotless. Great job! The BBq Committee was also instrumental in making this a record-breaking event. The committee worked six months to ensure this was a memorable affair.

Thanks again to everyone who was involved and everyone who attended. We hope you had a great time, and we can't wait to see you again next year! To sign up for a 2010 cooking team, call D'Nita at 281.970.8970 x130 or email [email protected].

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Builders Post-Tension Inc.Dal-Tile/Floors Inc.DPIS Engineering LLCEllen Lighting & HardwareGlassCraft Door Corp.HomeTeam Pest Defense

Houston Post Tension Inc.M2 InteriorsPella Windows and DoorsPot-O-Gold WasteRAvE Electrical Service LLCRoyal Baths Mfg Co.

Sheffer & Co.Sherwin-Williams Paint Co.Suncoast Post-Tension Inc.Texas Tile ServicesUniversal Forest ProductsWeyerhaeuser Co.

BEANS 1st - Builders Mechanical Inc.2nd - Sherwin-Williams Paint Co.3rd - Pella Windows & Doors

CHICKEN1st - All Points Surveying2nd - Pella Windows & Doors3rd - Airtron Houston

PORK1st - Suncoast Post-Tension Inc.2nd - Glasscraft Door Co.3rd - DPIS Engineering LLC

OPEN/WILD GAME1st - RAvE Electric2nd - Builders First Source3rd - Suncoast Post-Tension

BEEf 1st - Pella Windows & Doors2nd - HomeTeam Pest Defense3rd - Royal Baths

PEOPLE’S CHOICE1st - Sherwin-Williams Paint Co.

JUDGE’S CHOICE1st - Sherwin-Williams Paint Co.

GRAND CHAMPION 1st - Pella Windows & Doors

MAIN STREET TABLE SPONSORSBug DefenceSea Gull Lighting

SHUTTLE SPONSORSBuilders Mechanical, Inc.MLAW Consultants & Engineers

WRISTBAND SPONSORBuilders Post-Tension Inc.

MARGARITA SPONSORBuilders Post-Tension Inc.

KOOzIE SPONSORAdvanTech & ZIP System

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORSherwin-Williams Paint Company

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PREP - PROFESSIONAL REMODELER EXPERIENCE PROFILE: StARtINg POINt FOR thE CgRRequired to obtain NAHB’s Certified Graduate Remodeler designation. This is a self-paced skills assessment. Advance registration required.

tuesday, January 12 * 1P-5P Fee: $195Registration closes on January 5 at 11 a.m.

BAR - BUILDER ASSESSMENt REVIEW: StARtINg POINt FOR thE CgBRequired to obtain NAHB’s Certified Graduate Remodeler designation. This is a self-paced skills assessment. Advance registration required.

tuesday, January 12 * 1P-5P Fee: $195Registration closes on January 5 at 11 a.m.

RISk MANAgEMENt AND INSURANCE FOR BUILDINg PROFESSIONALSCredit: gMB; Continuing Ed: CAPS, CgA, CgB, CgR, gMBInstructor: kaycie Berley, CgAWednesday, January 20 * 9A-5PFee: $220 members / $270 nonmembersCONtENt: Today builders face a liability insurance crisis. Coverage has become scarce, expensive and restrictive. In this environment, builders must employ comprehensive risk management strategies. To survive the current crisis, builders must use comprehensive risk management strategies to reduce construction risks and other exposures. As a graduate of this course, you will: Understand how to reduce, avoid and transfer risksGet practical solutions to obtain the most competitive quotesBe confident that your coverage will meet your needsKnow how to make insurance claimsWhO ShOULD AttEND? Land developers, accountants, architects, planners, designers, residential builders, commercial contractors, engineers.

RECOgNIzINg thE BIg FOUR SAFEty hAzARDSCredit: CgBInstructor: Dave yelovich, CgB, CgPWednesday, January 27 * 9A-5PFee: $220 members / $270 nonmembersCONtENt: Construction can be a dangerous and hazardous business. Any day, workers on the construction job site might fall, get electrocuted, be trapped in a trench collapse, or be struck by falling materials or moving vehicles. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognizes these as the four most common types of worksite hazards that cause 90% of the injuries and fatalities on construction jobsites. Don’t take chances on your workers’ lives or your company’s checkbook.WhO ShOULD AttEND? Land developers, accountants, architects, planners, designers, residential builders, commercial contractors, engineers.

LEAD RENOVAtOR, REPAIR AND PAINtINg CERtIFICAtION PROgRAMInstructor: Scott Reach, CgR, CAPS, CgP

ChOOSE FROM tWO CONVENIENt COURSE DAtES!Friday, January 8 * 8A-4:30PFriday, January 22 * 8A-4:30P

Fee: $225 members / $300 nonmembersLimited to 25 participants. Lunch will be provided. CONtENt: Beginning April 22, 2010 the EPA will require anyone who is paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and child occupied facilities built before 1978 to be trained as certified renovators and follow prescribed lead-safe work practices and record-keeping requirements. The EPA is authorized to enforce penalties of up to $32,500 per violation, per day. Don’t put yourself and your company at risk. Sign up for training today.As a graduate of this course you will learn:

Why lead-based paint is a problem during renovations. What the EPA and HUD regulations require of Certified Firms and Certified Renovators.How to determine if lead-based paint affects work. How to begin the work. How to set up the work area to contain dust. How to work in a lead-safe manner. How to clean the work area and verify cleanliness. How to dispose of waste safely. How to document your work.

WhO ShOULD AttEND? General contractors, remodelers, painters, plumbers, carpenters, electricians, HVAC contractors, window replacement companies, and anyone that is working in pre-1978 housing and child occupied facilities.

BOHLKE CONSULTING GROUP BOLFING BROTHERS MARBLE

BUILDERS POST TENSION DOW

DUPONT/TyVEK HUBER ENGINEERED WOODS

INNOVATIVE SKyLIGHTS & ATTICS

KUDELA & WEINHEIMERPELLA WINDOWS AND DOORS

PITTSBURGH PAINTSSHERWIN WILLIAMS

STRUCSURE HOME WARRANTyWEyERHAEUSER

WINDROSE LAND SERVICES

2009 NAhB EDUCAtION PARtNERS

EDUCATION CORNER

DESIGNATION COURSES

REGISTER ONLINE AT www.GhbA.ORG

GENERAL EDUCATION


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HOME-PAC

HOME-PAC , GHBA’s Political ActionCommittee, directs financial support of the homebuilding industry and is committed to protecting housing affordability andconsumer choices . Through yourcontribution to HOME-PAC, we are able to pool our resources and unite to support the best qualified, pro-housing candidates for local and state office.

As an added benefit, HOME-PAC trustees and sustaining members are invited to join their local officials at special eventsthroughout the year at no additional cost. These events provide an exclusiveopportunity to meet face to face with the decision makers in the Greater Houston area.

Yes, I will support HOME-PAC 2010 as a ...

VOTING TRUSTEE: Voting trustees may make payment in as many as four installments, but may not vote until fully paid. President’s and Governor’s Club Trustees receive three votes. Capitol Club Trustees have two votes and Council Club Trustees have one vote.

President’s Club ($5,000 +) Governor’s Club ($3,000 - $4,999) Capitol Club ($2,000 - $2,999) Council Club ($1,000 - $1,999)

NON-VOTING MEMBER: Sustaining ($250 - $999) Foundation ($1 - $249)

Name______________________________________________ Total Amount $_____________

Company ____________________________________________ Phone ___________________

Address _____________________________________ City, State, Zip______________________

Payment Method: PERSONAL check enclosed Charge my PERSONAL credit card

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No corporate donations accepted. Please make personal checkspayable to HOME-PAC and mail to:

9511 W. Sam Houston Parkway N., Houston, TX 77064Political contributions must be personal and are not tax deductible for tax purposes.www.ghba.org/political-advocacy/home-pac

President’s Club ($5,000 +)Jim Holcomb, ChairmanHarry Masterson

Governor’s Club ($3,000 - $4,999)Mike Dishberger, GMB

Capitol Club ($2,000 - $2,999)

Council Club ($1,000 - $1,999)Al BrendeSteve HefnerWill HolderKevin HollandJeff Hunt, CGR, GMB, CAPS, CGP

Trey LaryMike MoodyToy Wood, JD, CAE

Sustaining Member ($250 - $999)Scott SteinerSean Vitelli, GMB, MBA, CAPS, CGA

Foundation ($1 - $249)

2010 HOME-PAC Trustees 2010 HOME-PAC Sustaining Members


Keith Rodgers, CGA, CSP, CGP, HomeTeam Pest Defense2010 Membership Committee Chair

Welcome to all our newest GHBA members! By joining GHBA, you’ve made a significant investment in both the building industry

and your own business. You’ll find the highest rewards and relationships begin with active participation. Improve your business and make connections by getting involved in one of the association’s 17 councils, committees and divisions. These councils and committees give each member the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. If you have not had a chance to look at the abundant sponsorship and advertising opportunities available to GHBA members in 2010 – pick up a 2010 Marketing Guide at the GHBA offices!We want to invite all our new members and members who have not gotten “plugged in” to the association to join us for our Member Orientation on January 26 at Cangelosi Companies. This will be a great

event to network and learn about "everything GHBA."Other events during the month of January are the Annual Forecast Luncheon & General Meeting (January 11), Remodelers Council Luncheon (January 12), Custom Builders Council Luncheon (January 13), Gulf Coast Green Built meeting (January 14) and the Montgomery County Luncheon (January 27).Visit www.ghba.org for information on all upcoming events, or contact the Membership Department at (281) 970-8970 ext. 110 to get involved and put your membership to work! If you have been a member of GHBA for awhile, please take a minute to extend a warm “hello” and congratulate our new members for supporting the building industry.

BUILDERSH&R Custom HomesRoberto ReynaP.O. Box 306Montgomery, TX 77095(832) [email protected]

Justin Gordon Homes, LLCJustin Gordon918 vaulted Oak StreetHouston, TX 77008(713) [email protected]

Martin Fein Interests, LtdDaniel Fein1400 Post Oak Blvd., Ste 500 Houston, TX 77056(713) [email protected]

SI Builders, LLCSergio Izquierdo2901 Central Blvd. Ste 306Brownsville, TX 78520(956) [email protected]

LOCALHarris Housing Advisors, LLCSteven Harris5847 San Felipe, Ste 2150Houston, TX 77057(713) [email protected]

REMODELERDreamMaker Bath & KitchenDavid Leva3768 Greenbriar Dr.Stafford, TX 77477(281) [email protected]

ASSOCIATESAB Erosion Control LLCAndrew Bray26719 Crossroads TrailHuffman, TX 77336(281) [email protected]

Air Innovations LLCAndrew Lalmansingh8807 Emmott #200Houston, TX 77040(281) 830-2412customercare@airinnovationsllc.comwww.airinnovationsllc.com

All SurfacesBrian Barrett12811 Duncan Rd., Bldg 2, Ste 1Houston, TX 77066(281) 583-8887brianallsurfaces@comcast.netwww.allsurfacesinstallations.com

Benefit Concepts, Inc.Karen Acord1173 Brittmore Rd.Houston, TX 77043(713) [email protected]

Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.Mark Sappington13430 NW Freeway Ste 1100Houston, TX 77040(713) [email protected]

Corey Construction DBA Corey Roofing and ConstructionMike Budworth12406 Taylor RdHouston, TX 77041(832) [email protected]

DHK Development, Inc.Doug Konopka5005 Riverway Ste. 160Houston, TX 77056(713) [email protected]

Ferguson Air of Houston, Inc.Joseph Ferguson7080 Mayard RoadHouston, TX 77041(713) [email protected]

Joe Builders Co.Joe Navon7323 Redding RdHouston, TX 77036(832) [email protected]

Legacy Design Concrete ConstructionJoseph Bono635 West 19th StreetSuite #201Houston, TX 77008(713) 862-5092joebonoiii@legacydesignconcrete.comwww.legacydesignconrete.com

OntilityTom Pash3403 N. Sam Houston Pkwy W.Suite 300Houston, TX 77086(281) [email protected]

Quality II Insulators, Inc.Rachel CombsP.O. Box 11486Houston, TX 77293(281) [email protected]

StarTex PowerKathy Malone3200 SW Freeway, Ste 1000Houston, TX 77027(832) [email protected]

NOVEMBER SPIKE OF THE MONTHKaren Travelstead, Hann Builders

Jimmy Romero, David Weekley Homes

NOVEMBER RETENTION SPIKEGee Powell, Luv Closets


MEMBERPROFILESYou have only one chance to make a first impression.

MIRABELLA DOORS specializes in first impressions. The company offers elegant, functional, custom wrought iron front entry doors, wine room gates, wine room doors, balconies and railings. Whether you are building a new home or updating your existing home, Mirabella Doors can help you create a beautiful, upscale entryway that compliments both your personal style and the style of your home. Contact Pam Miller at (713) 252-6508 or [email protected].

MARTIN FEIN INTERESTS LTD. (MFI) is a real estate investment company engaged in the development of class ‘A’ multi-family apartment communities. Since its inception in 1989, MFI has produced quality, luxury housing for thousands of satisfied residents. We take tremendous pride in making life more comfortable and satisfying for our residents. Service, quality and performance are our priorities, and we apply them to every sector of our industry – from our exceptional staff to our residents. In every endeavor, we succeed in providing residents

exceptional service in a quality environment and providing employees with unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development. For more information please call Daniel Fein at (713) 683-4818, cell (713) 829-8257 or email [email protected]. visit www.mfein.com for more details.

ARTISAN RENOVATIONS & CUSTOM CABINETRY has been proudly serving Houston and its surrounding area for 15 years. We are dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction. Artisan specializes in general contracting, subcontracting, master carpentry and custom cabinets, utilizing state of the art CNC milling and cutting equipment. Artisan Renovations & Custom Cabinetry is a small company made up of master craftsmen and talented tradesmen working together to bring the highest standard of production and professionalism to our clients. Competitive pricing, quality materials, solid construction and innovative designs make Artisan Renovations & Custom Cabinetry the contractor of choice for your next project. The company is located at 22442 Water Edge Lane, Katy, TX 77494. Please call (281) 693-1989 for more information.

BLEDSOE CONSTRUCTION LLC is a full service residential and commercial remodeler and new home builder. Services range from the foundation to the ridgeline and include room additions, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, outdoor kitchens, plumbing, electrical, roofing,

and masonry, among many others. Bledsoe specializes in high quality work and excellent customer service. C.J. Bledsoe is the owner/operator and has more than 22 years of experience in the construction industry. He has based his success on repeat customers and client referrals. Bledsoe Construction LLC is fully insured. Please contact us at (713) 444-8035 or visit our Web site at www.bledsoeconstruction.com.

TDG General Contractors, Inc.Keith KitchenP.O. Box 675Splendora, TX 77372(281) [email protected]

TNG Utility Corp.Chip CallegariP.O. Box 2749Spring, TX 77388(281) [email protected]

Trophy Estimates IncDale Strickland13606 Wendelyn LnHouston, TX 77069(281) [email protected]

AFFILIATESGateway Homes, LTDAmy voinisP.O. Box 27943Houston, TX 77227(713) [email protected]

Tilson Home CorporationEric Alarid, GMB, CGP411 Durham Dr.Houston, TX 77007(281) [email protected]

Tilson Home CorporationLynn Welboan411 Durham Dr.Houston, TX 77007(713) 802-9887

GGP - Bridgeland, LPCindy Theut23720 House Hahl RoadCypress, TX 77433(281) [email protected]

Benefit Concepts, Inc.Mark Kennedy1173 Brittmore Rd.Houston, TX 77043(713) [email protected]

MetrostudyToby Ware10370 Richmond Ave., Ste. 750Houston, TX 77042(713) [email protected]


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$99.00 Customer Installation Charge. 36-Month Monitoring Agreement required at $35.99 per month ($1,295.64). Form of payment must be by credit card or electronic charge to your checking or savings account. Offer applies to homeowners only. Local permit fees may be required. Satisfactory credit history required. Certain restrictions may apply. Offer valid for new ADT Authorized Dealer customers only and not on purchases from ADT Security Services, Inc. Other rate plans available. Cannot be combined with any other offer.Licenses: AL-09-1104, AZ-ROC217517, CA-ACO6320, CO-110357041, CT-ELC.0193944-L5, DE: 07-212, FL- EC13003401 GA-LVA205157, ID: 39131, IL-127.001042, KY-City of Louisville: 483, LA-F1082, MA: 1355-C, MD: 30339155,107-1375, MI- 3601204877, MN- TS01807, MO-City of St. Louis LC7017450,CC354, MS-15007958, NC- 25310-SP-LV, NE-14451, NJ- 34BF00021800, NM-353366, NV-68518, City of Las Vegas: B14-00075-6-121756, C11-11262-L-121756, NY-Licensed by the N.Y.S. Department of State UID# 12000286451, OH- 53 89 1446, OK-1048, OR- 170997,RI-3428, SC- BAC 5630, TN- C-1164, TX-B13734, UT-6422596-6501, VA-115120, VT-ES-2382 WA- 602 588 694/PROTEYH934RS, WI- City of Milwaukee M-0001599, WV- WV042433, WY-LV-G-21499. For full list of licenses visit our website www.protectyourhome.com/MBIDS

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MEMBERPROFILESmembershiprenewals The following companies have shown their commitment to the industry by renewing their memberships. Companies in bold have supported the association for 10 years or more. Thank you!

Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join DateAgile Homes, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Edmonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008Aranda Builders DBA Durango Homes . . . Joe Aranda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008ARC-I-TX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Clarke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007BAS Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008Bill Hughes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Hughes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990Blue Rock Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Leonard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008Bob Grimmer Electric, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Grimmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008Br Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993Builderjackson LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004BuildTopia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erik Cofield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006Burghli Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deanna Burghli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008Caldwell Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randy Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002Camden Development, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Hefner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007Chicago Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angela Weiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007Classic Glass Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Curbello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2009Compass Pointe Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby Baillio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005Conserve Iq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott von Gonten, CGA, CGP . . . . .2007CooperWelch, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlie Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005Cross Connection Remodeling . . . . . . . . . Earl Hughes, GMB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001Don Lindsay - Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Lindsay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001Ellen Lighting & Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . zilla Anis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989Exclusive Windows & Doors of Houston . Marvin Pozmantier . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002Firemark Insurance Agency LLC . . . . . . . . Ken Kapelka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007HCA Homes, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hugo Alvarez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004Hoelscher Weatherstrip Mfg Co. Inc. . . . Derek Hoelscher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981Hoover Slovacek, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Powers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997James W Turner Construction, LTD . . . . . . J. W. Turner, CGB, GMB, CAPS . . . .2003Jesse Jones and Associates, Inc. . . . . . . . . Jesse Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002Kitchen Solvers of Greater Houston . . . . . Charles Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008legend Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Tollefsrud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991Lennar Homes of Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Luke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993LJA Engineering, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Moy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999Lone Star Air Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . Darrel Teelucksingh. . . . . . . . . . . . .2001M. Daigle Custom Homes, LLC . . . . . . . . . Mark Daigle, GMB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008Masterpiece Custom Homes LTD . . . . . . . David Rompot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004McMillan Builders, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim McMillan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007McVaugh Custom Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . James McVaugh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998MLAW Consultants & Engineers . . . . . . . . Jay Conner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008Morrison Supply Company . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie Hager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999National Sign Plazas, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Startzell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002Newmark Homes Houston LLC . . . . . . . . Mike Moody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983Novi Home Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aldo Novi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005OnDuty Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russell vail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003Pace Development & Construction . . . . . Temple Pace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987Picklo Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick Picklo, CGB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003Preferred Bank, FSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H. Farr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994Prudential Gary Greene Realtors . . . . . . Mark Woodroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993Raintube of Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Corcorran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003Silverwood Builders I, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rudy Midani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008Starwood Homes, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John DeSpain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006Sueba USA Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Chiang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003Tuscany Homes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rockey Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002veronica Mullenix Real Estate Group . . . . veronica Mullenix . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008Weatherization Partners Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Cox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007Whirlpool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pamela Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008Whitestone Builders, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graham Gamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006Woodcrest Estate Homes LC . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Schielack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002

BUILD GREEN INCORPORATED has provided full service green remodeling, renovations, additions, and commercial build outs for nearly a decade. Build Green provides everything the customer desires – from landscapes to roofing and everything in between. Our goal is t o e xc e e d the client ’s expectation i n e v e r y fashion so that our name is always associated with quality and good will. Some of our members have more than 30 years experience making the world a better-constructed, cleaner, greener place, all from the ground up. Call R. Shane Barzilla, president, Build Green Inc. at 832.754.8627.

J O E B U I L D E R S C O llC is Houston’s premier residential and commercial contractor specializing in custom framing, ground-up construction as well as cornice work. Joe Builders also does drywall and painting work, flooring, roofing and

custom made cabinets. With more than 50 years of combined experience, our workers are highly skilled and ready to offer you the highest quality work you deserve. We guarantee our work and will work within your budget. We will also go the extra mile to satisfy you 100%. Let us make your next building project a reality. For information, call (832) 814-8586.

TROPHY ESTIMATES is a solution for the “business man” builder. We produce an excellent material take-off for new home construction. Our lead times are short and our prices are competitive. Above all else you will experience excellent quality. Give us a call; we look forward to saving you time and money! For information, contact Dale Strickland at (281) 893-3444 or [email protected]. -Lumber-Engineered Systems-Millwork-Roofing, Drywall-Stone, Stucco, Brick


MONTGOMERY CO LUNCHWednesday, January 27Topic: Water RegulationsSpeaker: Jace Houston, San Jacinto River Authority11:30 a.m. at Landry's Restaurant1212 Lake Robbins Dr.The Woodlands, TX 77380Cost: $40/person

MONTGOMERY CO LUNCHWednesday, February 24Speaker/Topic: TBA11:30 a.m. at Landry's Restaurant1212 Lake Robbins Dr.The Woodlands, TX 77380Cost: $40/person

INFO/SPONSORSHIPS: Carrie Saxon, (281) 970-8970 x171 or [email protected] online at www.ghba.org

MCBDD BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident: Scott StevensVice President: Susan SeveraSec/Treas: TBAPast President: Jerry HayleyDirectors:Rose CasanovaTim HardinMichael McNallKevin Tokarski

MONTGOMERY CO. DIVISION NEWS

Montgomery County is a great place to work and live, and in spite of the recent downturn in

the market, Montgomery County has continued to see activity in its real estate market. As a Conroe area land developer, it is encouraging to see activity of any kind in light of today’s flat growth, high unemployment, and essentially zero construction financing available. Builders and developers alike have had to get creative in order to survive in these conditions, but several have weathered the storm and are beginning to position themselves for 2010 and beyond. I’ve spoken to builders in the past couple of months that are actively looking for lot po-sitions in Montgomery County, which is a great sign that we may finally be emerging from what has been the worst real estate market in the past 20 years.Looking forward to 2010, the Montgomery County Builders & Developers Division has put together an exciting lineup of speakers and panels which will focus on important topics that significantly impact our real estate market. Topics vary from the explosive growth of area school districts, to the future of homebuilding in the county, to the future economic impact from changes in the local and regional groundwater conservation regulations.For our January meeting, we have invited Jace Houston with the San Jacinto River Authority to speak to us about recent

progress on their surface water program known as Water Resources Assessment Plan (WRAP) that will undoubtedly have a huge impact on large volume ground-water users like the City of Conroe, The Woodlands and area MUD districts and utility providers. Mr. Houston will give us an update on where they are to date and what to expect in the coming months as it relates to regulations from Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District (LS-GCD), as well as the economic impact of the WRAP. As of mid-November 2009, the LSGCD board members agreed to extend the compliance deadline to January 1, 2016 for large volume users to comply with groundwater regulations limiting groundwater usage to 70% of permitted gallons. The only practical alternative to groundwater is the use of surface water to meet the needs of large volume users. But surface water usage from reservoirs like Lake Conroe may have significant economic implications to the real estate market if lake levels drop as a result of its usage. To be sure, this will be an interesting and very informative meeting for the Mont-gomery County real estate community, and I encourage everyone to attend.I look forward to serving the GHBA in 2010 and want to thank the association and my fellow board members for the opportunity.

2010 and BeyondBoard Proposes Exciting Lineup for Montgomery County Builders & Developers

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The Montgomery County membership would like to extend a very special THANK YOU to Jerry Hayley of White Oak Developers, who has served two terms as the MCBDD president.

GHBA welcomes the new Montgomery County Division board of directors. Pictured (left to right): Tim Hardin, Langford Engineering Inc.; Past President Jerry Hayley, White Oak Developers; Rose Casanova, First American Title Insurance Co.; Susan Severa, Woodforest Development; Kevin Tokarski, Pate Engineers Inc.; Michael McNall, Builders Post Tension Inc.; 2010 President Scott Stevens, Stoecker Corporation.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident: Rusty DeBorde, Texas Signature BuildersVice President: Phil Messarra, Master Craftsmen Inc.Secretary: Jeremy Hightower, Bayway Homes Treasurer: Aaron Wallrath, Aaron Wallrath Custom HomesPast President: Scott Mixon, Bayway Homes

DIRECTORS:Lee Kirgan, CGA, Slone LumberBill Simons, 84 Lumber Co.Kevin Edmonds, Agile HomesPeter Gorman, Baycrest Custom HomesBill Pittman, Bilmar HomesMurphy Yates, Harbor Classic BuildersScott von Gonten, CGA, CGP, Conserve IQIan Faria, Coats Rose Law FirmHector Zamarripa, Sherwin-Williams Paint Co.Dawn Birdsong, Bank of AmericaCraig Roll, Coastal Building InspectionsGreg Tomlinson, Builders Post-TensionChris Larson, Kiva Kitchen & Bath

BABA NEWS

Closing out 2009, the Bay Area Builders Association hosted its annual Installation

Dinner and Casino Night. The event was a huge success and everyone had a wonderful time. On behalf of the 2010 board of directors, I would like to thank everyone who attended and supported us. In 2010 we will strive to continue the suc-cess of our past and diligently work to ensure the future of the Bay Area Builders Association and its members for years to come. Personally, I have been privileged to have served as Scott Mixon’s vice president. Scott did a fantastic job as president and I was honored to be a part of his team. I am certain that it will be a tough job to fill his shoes. I am also grateful to all of our sponsors for their support over the past year. Their undy-ing support for BABA is extraordinary and I look forward to working with all of them in the upcoming year. BABA Support our Troops completed another fabulous year and is growing by leaps and bounds. If you would like to participate in this wonderful and rewarding program, please contact us soon. In 2010 the Bay Area Builders Association plans to have its regular monthly luncheons with several very special guest speakers slated, so make sure to register early to ensure your spot. Additionally, we will have some exciting networking events and informative educational functions.Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce the 2010 Bay Area Builders Associa-tion board of directors. All of these men and women have volunteered to serve the associa-

tion, and we appreciate their commitment. We are all excited to kick off the New Year with new talent on the board and new ideas. I am looking forward to a very productive and successful year. Keep the faith!

President: Rusty DeBorde, Texas Signature BuildersVice President: Phil Messarra, Master Craftsmen Inc.Secretary: Jeremy Hightower, Bayway HomesTreasurer: Aaron Wallrath, Aaron Wallrath Custom HomesPast President: Scott Mixon, Bayway Homes

Directors:Lee Kirgan, CGA, Slone Lumber Co.Bill Simons, 84 Lumber CompanyKevin Edmonds, Agile HomesPeter Gorman, Baycrest Custom HomesBill Pittman, Bilmar HomesMurphy Yates, Harbor Classic BuildersScott von Gonten, CGA, CGP, Conserve IQIan Faria, Coats Rose Law FirmHector Zamarripa, Sherwin-Williams Paint Co.Dawn Birdsong, Bank of AmericaCraig Roll, Coastal Building InspectionsGreg Tomlinson, Builders Post-TensionChris Larson, Kiva Kitchen and Bath

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Article by 2010 BABA President, Rusty DeBorde, president of Texas Signature Builders.



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I can’t believe that the New Year is upon us already! The new 2010 Remodelors

Council (RMC) board of directors has been installed, and we are ready to get to work. Serving as the 2010 RMC president is a huge honor for me, and I plan to use this unique opportunity to give back to the industry that I have made a living at for the last 35 years. As I take the helm, I would like the personally thank Past President Allen Griffin, the board of directors, our speakers, and especially our sponsors for a great year in 2009. During my four years on the RMC board, I have had the pleasure of working with some of the best remodelers and associates in the Houston area. I can’t begin to tell you how dedicated and professional these members are. If you have the chance, please take a moment to thank our past presidents and board members for all their hard work and dedication to our industry. Over the next year, the challenges we overcome will shape who we become in the future – personally, professionally, and spiritually. Being a part of and supporting the Remodelors Council can bring so much growth in so many areas. So if you are new to the RMC, or haven’t been active for awhile, make it your resolution to get back onboard.

When I first got involved with the Remodelors Council, I was very skeptical that my in-volvement would have no impact on my business. My attitude was, “What’s in it for me?” So for the first two years, I only came to the luncheons. Then I decided to acquire my Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) certification, and that is where I started meeting and networking with associates and remodelers. The GHBA educational classes not only helped me improve my business, they created a network of friends and colleagues who are doing the same things and facing the same challenges.If you want to improve your business, net-work, share ideas, then now is the time. Get involved, volunteer for a committee, sponsor an event, acquire a certification, and let’s have some fun. My challenge to everyone in 2010 – let’s work as a group. Members working with members, members recommending mem-bers. If you’re working with companies outside the GHBA and Remodelors Council family, ask them to join, or better yet lever-age them to join. There are thousands of remodelers and associates in our arena who could benefit from our organization. Most of them just need a personal invitation. Be an advocate and raise the bar for our entire industry.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident: Allen Griffin, CGR, GMB, CAPSVice President: Wayne Ball, CAPS, CGRSecretary: Rob Hellyer, CGR, GMB, CAPSTreasurer: John Madsen, CPAPast President: Jeff Hunt, GMB, CGR, CAPS, CGPCharity Chair: Dennis Haws, CGRPR Chair: Salty Thomason, CGASpeaker/Sponsor Co-Chair: Maggie MedellinSpeaker/Sponsor Co-Chair: Warren ClarkMembership Chair: Kaitlyn Sharp, CGA, CAPSGovernment Affairs Chair: John Gillette, CGR, GMB, CAPSEducation Chair: Phil Messerra

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SALES & MARKETING COUNCIL NEWS

I am honored to begin my role as president of your Sales & Marketing Council (SMC). This journey began in 1995 when a man

walked into the New Home Search office and personally invited me to a GHBA Sales & Marketing Council meeting. The irony is I can’t for the life of me recall that man’s name, but his one kind act created a “ripple effect” that brought me to this place today.Many “GREATS” have served in this role and hold the title “SMC Past President”…1985 Ray Hurlbut, 1986 Roger Fiehn, 1987 Tim Welbes, 1988 Dick Francis, 1989 Marlene White, 1990 Ed Barrett, 1991 Susan Davis, 1992 Glenn Howard, 1993 Sharon Geedman, 1994 Brian Binash, 1995 Pat Dietrich, 1996 David Jarvis, 1997 Bill McConnell, 1998 Pam Minich, 1999 Susan Baldwin, 2000 Greg Carr, 2001 Sandi Shurley, 2002 Margaret Greenwood, 2003 Ressie Pate, 2004 Lorna Potter, 2005 Kathy Morgan Harris, 2006 Keith Rodgers, 2007 Yvonna Chavez, 2008 Tracy Cook, CSP and 2009 Terry Dawson. They each brought their unique talents and vision to take the SMC to the place we are today.

My goal during my presidency is to honor those who came before me by using col-laboration to continue this ripple effect to last beyond my years. The ripple that began two years ago with the Parade of Homes will continue in 2010. This year my vision is to use collaboration to take the Parade of Homes to the next level. We will begin by incorporating custom builders and remodelers into the Parade of Homes under the leadership of Scott Frankel, Frankel Custom Homes.If you are an associate, I encourage you to partner with a custom builder or remodeler to showcase your unique offering. You will both benefit from the marketing exposure to consumers touring these homes on August 7-15, 2010.All things will be possible with support from the talent you have elected to be your 2010 Sales & Marketing Council board of direc-tors. I look forward to this journey we will take together!

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SMC EVENTS CALENDAR

JANUARY 264:30 pm - SMC Board Meeting6:00 pm SMC Networking EventFEBRUARY 164:30 pm - SMC Board Meeting6:00 pm Million Dollar Circle Awards & Q4 Top ProducersMARCH 164:30 pm - SMC Board Meeting6:00 pm SMC Speaker EventAPRIL 204:30 pm - SMC Board Meeting6:00 pm SMC Networking EventMAY 184:30 pm - SMC Board Meeting6:00 pm SMC Speaker Event & Q1 Top ProducersJUNE 154:30 pm - SMC Board Meeting6:00 pm SMC Networking EventJULY 9Time TBD - SMC Board MeetingSMC Bowling EventAUGUST 44:30 pm - SMC Board Meeting6:00 pm Parade of Homes Kickoff/SMC Speaker & Q2 Top ProducersAUGUST 7 – 15Houston’s Best Parade of HomesSEPTEMBER 74:30 pm - SMC Board MeetingSEPTEMBER 18 Houston’s Best AwardsOCTOBER 194:30 pm - SMC Board Meeting6:00 pm SMC Networking Event & Q3 Top ProducersNOVEMBER 16, 2010 4:30 pm - SMC Board Meeting6:00 pm SMC Speaker & Elections*Locations for above events are TBD.

2010 SMC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPresident: Colleen Ellison, CSP, MCSP, CMP, Move.comVice President: Ashleigh Genzer, Stewart TitleTreasurer: Trish Josephs, RE/MAX Realty CenterSecretary: Amy Haywood, Taylor Morrison HomesPast President: Terry Dawson - RE/MAX Select 1

2010 BOARD MEMBERSMike Blalock, Post Oak PublishingJenni Binnion-Leccese, David Weekley HomesJamin Bortz, Partners in BuildingJohn Buzga, David Weekley HomesTracy Cook, CSP, Ashton Woods HomesScott Frankel, GMB, CGP, Frankel Building GroupHeather Gould, Newland CommunitiesKristina Jones, Meritage HomesTeresa Shannon, Taylor Morrison HomesLona Shipp, BridgelandSarah Starr, Taylor MorrisonChristy Stratton, Pulte HomesTori Torres, Trendmaker HomesToby Ware, MetroStudyJackie Wilcox, Stewart Title

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Article by 2010 SMC President Colleen Ellison, CSP, MCSP, CMP of Move.com.

October Traffic & Sales Report – Houston Housing Market

The 22 homebuilders in this survey account for approximately 73% of the housing starts in Houston. Based on this percentage, approximately 1,588 homes were sold in the Greater Houston area during October 2009.

Report compiled by Metrostudy.

LM = Last Month LY = Last Year Compiled by Metrostudy

October-09 Active Sales Offices Traffic Gross Sales Net Sales Coop Sales U/C CompleteBuilder 22 Survey 540 13010 1626 1159 1075 1560 1032Builder 22 LM 544 13106 1561 1156 1038 1688 1094Change -0.74% -0.73% 4.16% 0.26% 3.56% -7.58% -5.67%

October-09 Active Sales Offices Traffic Gross Sales Net Sales Coop Sales U/C CompleteBuilder 22 Survey 540 13010 1626 1159 1075 1560 1032Builder 22 LY 645 14040 1586 976 983 1879 1961Change -16.28% -7.34% 2.52% 18.75% 9.36% -16.98% -47.37%

October-09 Active Sales Offices Traffic Gross Sales Net Sales Coop Sales U/C CompleteBuilder 22 Survey 155460 18230 13388 11573 15028 13370Builder 22 LY 188676 21035 14216 12757 21339 17799Change -17.60% -13.33% -5.82% -9.28% -29.57% -24.88%

Builder 22 Survey Monthly Comparison

Builder 22 Survey Annual Comparison

Builder 22 Survey YTD Comparison

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2009 SMC TEXAS HOLD'EM TOURNAMENT WINNERS!1st Place - Carly Crawford, Legend Homes (center)2nd Place - Dean Green, Green Blue Flame Gas (left)3rd Place - Terry Dawson, RE/MAX Select 1 (right)


COLLEEN ELLISON, CSP, MCSP, CMP, PRESIDENThas been actively involved in the GHBA and SMC since 1995, which has earned her the SMC Associate of the Year distinction in 1999 and again in 2006. Colleen is also the National Sales and

Marketing Council (NSMC) liaison for GHBA. Colleen is a 14 year veteran of Move.com as a regional sales director managing the Central to East Coast.

ASHLEIGH GENzER, VICE PRESIDENT With more than 10 years experi-ence in the real estate industry, Ashleigh Genzer is responsible for builder/developer sales for Stewart Title. She serves on several councils including SMC,

Membership, Ambassadors, and Associate. In 2009 Ashleigh received a Houston's Best Award for SMC Board Member of the Year.

TRISH JOSEPHS, TREA-surEr began her homebuilding career in Houston in 1995 at Centex Homes. With more than 14 years experience, she has di-rected marketing and advertising for some of the nation’s largest builders and developers. In 2004,

she was honored with the PRISM award for Marketing Professional of the Year. In 2009, Trish attained her Real Estate license and joined RE/MAX Realty Center. She's been active with the SMC board since 1997.

AMY HAYWOOD, SECRE-TARY began her homebuilding career at Pulte Homes, then later at Standard Pacific Homes, receiv-ing the PRISM award for Rookie On-site Salesperson of the Year in 1999. She then pursued an

opportunity on the vendor side of the homebuilding business with Ranger American Security Systems. In 2005, Amy joined Taylor Morrison as vice president of sales and marketing, and has been an integral part of the growth of the company through the merger with Taylor Woodrow. Amy was awarded the 2007 PRISM marketing pro-fessional of the year

TERRY DAWSON, PAST PRESIDENT is a New Home Specialist who has assisted more than 800 new homeowners in the purchase of their homes. He was named 2002 Sales Manager of the Year for the Southwest U.S.

MIKE BLALOCK is president of Post Oak Publishing Inc., www.HoustonNewcomerGuides.com. Mike has more than 19 years ex-perience working with newcomer and relocation guides and Cham-ber of Commerce publications.

JENNI BINNION-LECCESE has been in the home building industry for more than five years. She currently serves as marketing coordinator for David Weekley Homes and is responsible for Re-altor®®, prospect and homeowner marketing efforts.

JAMIN BORTz has 14 years of new home sales experience with some of Houston’s finest builders, and currently works for Partners In Building Homes designing custom homes in Bridgeland, one of Houston’s premier new home communities.

JOHN BUzGA was David Weekley Homes' Rookie of the Year nominee in 1997. He later won the company's Salesperson of the Year Award, and was pro-moted to sales manager. Since 1999, he has also worked as a sales coach and recruiter.

TRACY COOK, CSP has been in the new home sales and mar-keting arena since 2001, winning numerous awards including Rook-ie Spike of the Year in 2002. Tracy has chaired numerous SMC and GHBA committees, and served as SMC President in 2008.

SCOTT FRANKEL, GMB CGP. With a B.A. in Political Sci-ence and a Business minor, Scott began working with Newmark Homes, then went to work for a new building company called Lin-denwood Homes, which was later acquired by John Lang Homes.

Recognizing an opportunity to expand his vision and passion for custom home design and building, he joined Frankel Building Group.

HEATHER GOULD currently serves as marketing director for Newland Communities, respon-sible for Cinco Ranch and Telfair. Prior Newland, Heather served as a marketing manager for a builder, then spent two years as a builder's design studio manager.

KRISTINA JONES is an ex-perienced marketing professional with 10 years in the industry. She is currently the marketing director for Meritage Homes Corp. and oversees advertising, marketing and branding for the company's 40+ Houston area communities.

TERESA SHANNON began her real estate career in 2003 as a new home sales associate for Taylor Morrison. A year later, she was promoted to marketing manager and currently works as marketing and Internet sales manager. In 2008, she received the PRISM award for Marketing Professional of the Year.

LONA SHIPP has been involved in marketing for 10 years, the last five of which have been in the home building and land development industry. Currently she is the marketing manager for Bridgeland and handles all aspects of promoting the master-planed community.

She has been an integral part in winning more than 40 awards for the community on a local, regional and national level, most recently NAHB’s Community of the Year for 2008.

SARAH STARR started in the homebuilding industry in 2003. She has worked for various builders in both sales and mar-keting roles and currently serves as marketing and Internet sales manager for Taylor Morrison Homes. She is responsible for all aspects of advertising,

marketing and branding for all the Houston area com-munities and has played a vital role in her company winning more than 20 PRISM/Houston’s Best awards in the past three years alone.

CHRISTY STRATTON has more than 16 years of marketing and public relations experience spanning many industries, in-cluding real estate, hospitality and nonprofits. Back with Pulte Homes, Stratton is focused on the operational marketing communications of the Houston

division. Stratton spent most of the last decade in Las Vegas, Nevada, also working for Pulte Homes and even stepping out to start her own marketing and public relations firm. While in Nevada she helped start the state’s ENERGY STAR® Partners program.

SALES & MARKETING COUNCIL NEWS

Meet the 2010 SMC Board of Directors

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See SMC Board, page 43


Well, it is time to bring 2009 to a close and say hello to 2010. We have had

a wonderful year with the Associate Council and look forward to all the great times and success ahead next year.

The Associate Council board and all of our members would like to extend a special thank you to David Hodges for being an outstanding Associate Council president. We continue to grow, implement new ideas and bring in phenomenal speakers, and much of that is due to our strong leadership. So, thanks David!

We look forward to welcoming new presi-dent, Jamie Walter of Shamrock Equity Ad-visors. It's gonna be another great year!

On a special note, on December 3 the BSSG Committee held a Holiday Party at the House of Blues for this year’s speakers and luncheon winners. This is the first year we have had such an event, and everyone had a great time. A huge thank you goes out to D’Nita Kuhn, our staff liaison, and Beverly Jordan, the council's vice president. You two did an amazing job. Thanks for all

your hard work to make the party such an overwhelming success.

Members, please plan to join us at the first Associate Council meeting of the New Year, scheduled for January 7 in the GHBA Education Center. We are excited to kick off the year by hearing from the associa-tion's incoming president, Kevin Holland of Cervelle Homes. This is Kevin's second term as GHBA president, so he is sure to have to great insight for us. You won't want to miss this very special meeting.

All Associate Council meetings are held the first Thursday of each month. The board has so many exciting things planned for next year, and cannot wait to show you how to get more involved with this great group of people. So put the Associate Council meet-ings on your calendar right away. You'll be surprised at whom you'll meet, and at the ideas you will take home to improve your business. The first step is to show up!

Happy holidays and happy New Year to ev-eryone! At this time of year, please cherish each moment with your family and consider

EVENTS CALENDARASSOCIATE COUNCIL LUNCHEONThursday, January 711:30 a.m. at GHBA Builder Speaker: Kevin Holland, 2010 GHBA PresidentCost: $10/person

ASSOCIATE COUNCIL LUNCHEONThursday, February 411:30 a.m. at GHBA Builder Speaker: TBACost: $10/person

ASSOCIATE COUNCIL LUNCHEONThursday, March 411:30 a.m. at GHBA Builder Speaker: TBACost: $10/person

ASSOCIATE COUNCIL NEWS

ASSOCIATE COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident: Jamie Walters, Shamrock Equity Advisors

Vice President: Beverly Jordan

Secretary: Keith Rodgers,HomeTeam Pest Defense

Treasurer: Jim Wyatt, GlassCraft DoorCo.

Past President: David Hodges, Pella Windows & Doors

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DRAWING WINNER

The Associate Council's November drawing winner was Steve Sheaffer,

CGA, GMB, of Bonded Builders Home Warranty (right). He is pictured with builder speaker Burk Moreland of

Keystone Classic Homes.

PHOTO: KITCHEN BY CHEROKEE CONSTRUCTION. PHOTO BY GARY HUFF PHOTOGRAPHY.

Kevin Holland, New GHBA President, to Speak at Council's First Luncheon of the Year

every blessing a gift.


to r i to r r E s is the Realtor® relations specialist for Trendmaker Homes and Trendmaker Development Company. She has spent 10 years building long lasting relationships with Realtors® in and around the Houston area. Trendmaker Homes builds in

23 master-planned communities as well as two of development communities – Crighton Woods and Cross Creek Ranch. Tori's responsibilities includ-ing making sure that Realtors® are up to date on all of the upcoming events and incentives. With her tenure with the company, Tori has worked with Trendmaker to maintain up to 85% Realtor® sales. Trendmaker knows the value of its Real-tors® and understands that they play a key role in the success of the company.

TOBY WARE is a senior market analyst with Metrostudy Texas Consulting. Ware is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he received a Masters in Land Econom-ics and Real Estate. Prior to joining Metrostudy in 2006, Ware was in strategic plan-ning, product development,

and land acquisition for Ashton Woods Homes’ Houston and Dallas divisions. Ware began his real estate career in 2001 with Deloitte and Touché’s Financial Advisory Services. Since joining Metrostudy, Ware has completed and delivered more than 100 custom market studies focusing on single-family and multi-family developments. Ware consults with his clients on a wide variety services which include site selection, product positioning, product development, market demand analysis, lot pricing, and business plan forecasts.

JACKIE WILCOx is busi-ness development manager for Stewart Title and has been in that position for 11 years. She has been involved in the real estate industry for most of her career. Active with the GHBA, she chaired the New Home &

Remodeling Show for three years. Jackie is also a member of the executive committee and a co-founder of The Fort Bend Society of Commercial Realtors®. She was a recipient of the PRISM award for Marketing Director of the Year as well as the PRISM award for Associate Member of the Year in 2000. Jackie is a member of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Houston Associa-tion of Realtors®, and a former vice chairman of the Group Ticket Sales committee for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

FINAL THOUGHT

Immigration – an ongoing challengeA couple of years ago one of our hot topics, one that we took to Capitol Hill, was the issue of a very broken immigra-tion program, and no clear direction, no real policy for resolving the very complex issue. Legislation floated around, but nothing worked. GHBA and NAHB were involved with various groups and presented position papers on key ele-ments necessary for a successful immi-gration policy. But here we still are.

The dreaded “No Match Rule” is finally history. (But those pesky no match let-ters will continue to arrive without clarity regarding what to do with them; talk to your counsel.) While nothing seems to be happening legislatively, the emphasis on “enforcement” has shifted from the individuals to the employers. I attended a legal seminar covering some recent developments. While this is not legal advice (my disclaimer), I will share some of the points made. But if you are contacted by Immigrations & Customs Enforcement (ICE), I encourage you to talk to knowledgeable counsel and be certain that you are complying with all I-9 requirements.

You must have a form I-9 for every em-ployee. Watch for a Notice of Investiga-tion for I-9 audits. Failure to have your I-9s in order can result in high fines. ICE must give an employer three days notice, although they have been known to come in and ask to see the files immediately. Let them know you are aware of the three day notice, and then call counsel to perform an I-9 audit before the notice period has expired. Counsel may also call ICE and ask for an extension.

Counsel will review the I-9s and call employees in if they are incomplete. On that point it is important to have an absentee policy that allows you to terminate should an employee be called in to complete forms and that employee not come back to work. When going through this process, do not tell employ-ees that ICE is coming, just call them in for routine form completion.

When ICE is investigating, limit the conversation to just this investigation. They cannot record the interviews, al-though they may try. Do not consent to interviews without counsel present.

Investigations are often instigated by disgruntled employees or whistleblow-ers, or sometimes by competitors. I-9 audits are compliance matters, and while they may result in high fines, they are not the same as a criminal investiga-tion which may start with a raid which requires no notice.

The bottom line is that all paperwork should be in order and all contracts with subcontractors must state that they will comply with all laws. Contact legal counsel to be certain you are doing everything properly.

As for the policy reform, we will con-tinue to work on it along with the NAHB and other interested groups. This is a very serious and complex issue that must be resolved.

Article by Toy Wood, JD, CAE. Wood serves as executive vice president and CEO of the Greater Houston Builders Association. She can be reached at [email protected].

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Volume 23, No. 1, Houston Builder (ISSN 044-0402, USPS 218260) is published monthly by the Greater Houston Builders Association in the interest of furthering and improving the home building industry in the metropolitan areas of Houston including Harris and nine surrounding counties. Advertisements and opinions expressed are those of the advertisers, authors or persons quoted and not necessarily those of GHBA. Re-production in whole or in part is prohibited without written authorization. Periodicals postage is paid at Houston, Texas. Offices are located at 9511 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Houston, TX 77064; phone is (281) 970-8970. One subscription of Houston Builder is provided with each member-ship; $15 of the membership dues are used for that purpose. Additional subscriptions are available to members only at a rate of $15 per year. For display advertising contact the Publisher at (832) 215-7232 or [email protected]. (Postmaster: Send address changes to Houston Builder, 9511 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Houston, TX 77064.)

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Index to AdvertisersCALENDAR OF EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTSJanuary 11: Forecast Luncheon

January 19-22: International Builders Show

February 18-20: TAB Board Meeting, Austin

March 24: GHBA Spring Golf, Wildcat Golf Club

April 12: HomeAid Golf Tournament, Hou Nat'l

April 17-24: NAHB Spring Meeting, Wash, D.C.

May 13: BABA Golf Tournament, Timber Creek

June 12-13: New Home & Remodeling Show

June 18-19: BABASOTI Dedication

June 24-26: TAB Board Meeting, Lost Pines

September 22-26: NAHB Board, New York

October 14-16: Sunbelt Builders Show

November 12: 9th Annual BBQ Cook-off

EDUCATION SCHEDULESee pages 28

JANUARYWednesday, January 610 a.m. - Workforce Housing Committee11 a.m. - Ambassadors Committee 11:30 a.m. - Membership Committee1:30 p.m. - Community Developers CouncilThursday, January 79 a.m. - Education Committee11:30 a.m. - Associate Council 1:30 p.m. - Executive/Finance Committee3 p.m. - GHBA Board MeetingMonday, January 1111:30 a.m. - Forecast Luncheon, Westin GalleriaTuesday, January 1210 a.m. - Workforce Housing Committee11:30 a.m. - RMC Luncheon, Hess Club Wednesday, January 1311:30 a.m. - CBC LuncheonThursday, January 1410 a.m. - Green Building Committee11:30 a.m. - Codes & Standards Committee11:30 a.m. - Volume Builders CommitteeTuesday - Friday, January 19-22International Builders Show, Las VegasWednesday, January 2010 a.m. - Trade Show Workshop3 p.m. - Government Affairs CommitteeTuesday, January 268:30 a.m. - Remodeler Contract Seminar11 a.m. - Custom Builder Contract Seminar4:30 p.m. - New Member Orientation / RMC NetworkingWednesday, January 2711:30 a.m. - MCBDD Luncheon, Woodlands Marriott

FEBRUARYTuesday, February 211:30 a.m. - BABA Luncheon, FriendswoodWednesday, February 311 a.m. - Ambassadors Committee 11:30 a.m. - Membership Committee1:30 p.m. - Community Developers CouncilThursday, February 49 a.m. - Education Committee11:30 a.m. - Associate Council2:30 p.m. - Finance/Executive Committee4 p.m. - GHBA Board MeetingTuesday, February 911:30 a.m. - RMC Luncheon, Hess ClubWednesday, February 1011:30 a.m. - Custom Builders Council LuncheonThursday, February 1110 a.m. - Green Building Committee11:30 a.m. - Volume Builders CommitteeMonday, February 15Presidents' Day, GHBA Offices ClosedWednesday, February 1710 a.m. - Trade Show Workshop3 p.m. - Government Affairs CommitteeThursday - Saturday, February 18-20TAB Winter Board Meeting, Austin, TXWednesday, February 2411:30 a.m. - MCBDD Luncheon, Woodlands Marriott

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