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NEWSLETTER

North Coast Building Industry Association (NCBIA) BUILDER newsletter is the official newsletter of the NCBIA and is published monthly by the NCBIA. The NCBIA is an affiliate of the Ohio Home Builders Association (OHBA) & the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

NCBIA Office

5201 Waterford Dr., Sheffield Village, OH 44035 Ph: 440.934.1090 Fax: 440.934.1089 info@ncbia.com www.ncbia.com

NCBIA Staff Executive Officer - Judie Docs judie@ncbia.com Executive Assistant - Deb Fisher debncbia@gmail.com Marketing Associate - Maria Sabala maria.sabala.ncbia@gmail.com President - Jeff Hensley, Lake Star Building & Remodeling Vice President - Liz Schneider, Dollar Bank Associate VP - Sara Majzun-Garwood, BCT Alarm Services, Inc. Treasurer - Steve Fleming, Shamrock Development Secretary - Jeremy Vorndran, 84 Lumber Company Immed. Past President - Chris Majzun Jr., Majzun Construction

Thanks for Renewing

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Spike Update

Catherine Squillace

AMT Changes

6-7

Lumber Discussion with Sec. Ross

Best of Homes Info

Executive VP Column Softball & Picnic Flyer & Info

9 10-11

Eye on Housing

Remodeling Confidence

Perkins CTE Act

Kavanaugh and Homebuilding

Existing Home Sales Suffer

Clambake Flyer

HBI Pledge to Train Workers

Welcome New Members

Sorry to See Them Go Golf Classic Success

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Executive Officer Report

Networking With a Purpose Flyer

SMC Luncheon Flyer

Get VIP Access at Spike Concert

Legislative Review

30-31

Vacant Land Available

32-33

Entrepreneurial Bootcamp Calendar of Events Home Show Early Bird Form

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2018 NAHB & OHBA Directors

2018 NCBIA Board of Directors

Ashley Caruso-Noe, Caruso’s Cabinets Tyler Yost, Dale Yost Construction Michelle Nowlin, First Federal Savings of Lorain John Toth, Floor Coverings International Tim King, K. Hovnanian Homes Jack Kousma, Kousma Insulation Mark Craig, Mark F. Craig, Esq. Keith Martin, MBD Homes Linda LaFleur, RE/Max Crossroads Dave Weisenberger, Tusing Builders Timothy McLaughlin, CFP®, Wells Fargo Advisors

These are our members who represent our local industry in Washington DC and Columbus.

2018 NAHB Directors Mary H. Felton, Fidelity National Title Jeff Hensley, Lake Star Building & Remodeling

NAHB Alternate Director

Jack Kousma, Kousma Insulation

Sr. NAHB Life Director Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction

Ohio’s State Rep. to NAHB

NCBIA Life Directors

Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction

Jeremy Vorndran, 84 Lumber Tom Caruso, Caruso’s Cabinets Bob Yost, Dale Yost Construction Mary H. Felton, Fidelity National Title Jeff Hensley, Lake Star Building & Remodeling Chris Majzun Jr., Majzun Construction Co. Chris Majzun Sr., Majzun Construction Co. Jim Sprague, Maloney + Novotny Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction Tom Lahetta, Tom Lahetta Builders, Inc.

OHBA Past Presidents Randy Strauss, 1996

2018 OHBA Trustees Jeff Hensley, Lake Star Building & Remodeling Keith Martin, MBD Homes Tom Sear, Ryan Homes

Advertising Policy - The North Coast Building Industry Association reserves the right to reject advertising in the Builder newsletter based on content. Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement of the product or service advertised.

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This is the social event of the year! We hope you can attend. Invite your friends, family, co-workers. Flyer and info on page 17. Sponsorships available.

Letter from the President

2018 NCBIA Officers

Mark Craig Sponsors New Flag

Clambake

OHBA Alternate Trustee Liz Schneider, Dollar Bank Mary H. Felton, Fidelity National Title

OHBA Area 2 Vice-President Richard Bancroft, Bancroft Development

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A Letter from the President

by Jeff Hensley of Lake Star Building & Remodeling

LOOKING FOR NEW LEADERSHIP With new leadership come new possibilities. We all know the housing market is constantly changing and those changes bring the challenge to adapt new ideas and plans, not only in your business but, in the Associations business. It is an honor and a privilege to serve as an officer, board member, committee chair, as well as a committee member. I would like to ask the membership to support our association by stepping up to the next level. Nominations are now being taken for the North Coast Building Industry Association Board of Directors that need to be filled (commitment beginning January 1, 2019). There are only six board meetings a year: January, March, May, July, September & November. Don’t be afraid to nominate yourself! There are also National Director and State Trustee positions available to fill:

● National Directors: One builder member shall be elected

by the Board of Directors at the November board meeting to represent each fifty (50) builder members of this Association (or fractional part thereof) on the Board of Directors of the NAHB, in accordance with the bylaws of that Association. One or more builders shall be elected by the Board as Alternate Directors to serve as prescribed herein and to act as outlined above in in absence of the National Director(s).

Note:

we need two and one alternate.

● State Trustees: One (builder) member shall be elected

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by the NCBIA Directors at the November board meeting to represent each twenty-five (25) builder members of this Association (or fractional part thereof) on the Board of Trustees of the OHBA, in accordance with the bylaws of that Association. One or more members shall also be elected by the board as Alternate Trustee(s) {this alternate may be an associate} to serve as prescribed herein and to act as outlined above in the absence of the State Trustee(s). Note: we need three builders and one-three alternates (can be builders or associates). “Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold

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Thank You to Mark Craig for Sponsoring Our Mark These Dates in Your Calendar Sept 8 - 1:00 - NCBIA Softball Game & Picnic, Amherst Twp. Park, New Flag

44780 Middle Ridge Rd., Amherst Twp. Sept 14 - 9:00 - 10:00 - Clambake Committee Sept 19 - 10:30 - 11:30 - SMC Steering Committee Meeting, National Design Mart, 2255 Medina Rd., Medina Sept 19 - 11:30 - 1:00 - SMC Luncheon at National Design Mart, 2255 Medina Rd., Medina Sept 20 - 4:30 - 6:30 - Networking with a Purpose, Legacy Grill, 450 Jaycox Rd., Avon Lake Oct 5 - 9:00 - 10:00 - Clambake Committee Oct 13 - Clambake, Knights of Columbus, 4720 Oberlin Ave., Lorain Please refer to the 2018 calendar on page 35 for remaining yearâ€™s events.

Check the website at www.ncbia.com for up-to-date changes, additions and corrections to these events!

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Catherine Squillace Catherine L. Squillace, 69, of Gahanna, Ohio, passed away on August 12, 2018 after a courageous battle with endometrial cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother Grace Dickinson, her brother Jeff Dickinson, grandparents Eva and Harold Dickinson, and Harry and Theresa Griffin. She is survived by her father, Joseph (Mary Margaret) Dickinson; husband of 46 years, Vincent Squillace II; children, Vincent (Jennifer) Squillace III, Marci (Sam) Ewing, Beth (Todd) Sheraw; and most precious grandchildren, Ellie, Connor, Evelyn, Gianna, Vincent IV, and Leonardo. She was a compassionate, dedicated teacher at Gahanna Middle School West, Whitehall Yearling High School, and Stonybrook Early Learning Center. One of her proudest accomplishments after retirement was achieving a brown belt in Tae Kwon Do from Darimar Martial Arts. What brought her greatest joy was spending time with family, spoiling her grandchildren, and visiting Charlevoix, Michigan. We give special thanks to Dr. Reid, Dr. Rath, and their staff, and the empathetic, committed, and loving staff at The Bing Infusion Center and Riverside Yellow 7. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to foster scientific research to find cures for the disease of endometrial sarcoma. July-August 2018

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AMT Changes Made in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

law and under the TCJA alternative minimum tax rules that apply for 2018-2025.

BY DAVID LOGAN As tax reform negotiations pressed forward last year, there were high hopes that the dreaded individual alternative minimum tax (AMT) would be repealed. While the corporate AMT was abolished permanently, unfortunately, the individual AMT still exists under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). However, the AMT rules are now more taxpayer-friendly, and other changes to the tax code reduce the odds that you will owe the AMT while the changes are in effect (i.e. tax years 2018 through 2025). More than five million taxpayers owed the AMT according to the most recent IRS statistics. Under the new tax law, this number is expected to fall to somewhere between 200,000 (Tax Policy Center) and 500,000 (Joint Committee on Taxation). This post provides an overview of: • features of the AMT, • how it is calculated, • changes made by the TCJA, and • risk factors that increase the chances of owing the AMT. It concludes with an example of how to calculate the AMT under prior and TCJA law.

No matter the source(s), high income can cause the benefit of the AMT exemption to be partly or completely phased out. This increases your AMT income, which in turn increases the odds of owing the AMT. 2. Large itemized SALT deductions You could usually fully deduct state and local taxes (SALT) paid under the prior-law regular federal income tax rules (if itemizing), but they were disallowed under the AMT rules. 3. “Too many” personal and dependent exemptions

Introduction to the AMT The AMT is a tax system wholly separate from the one used to calculate regular federal income tax liability. The main difference is that more—sometimes much more—of a taxpayer’s income is taxable under AMT rules. This is because the amount of AMT owed is determined using one’s “AMT income.” This post provides an overview of: • certain types of income that are tax-free under the regular tax system, and • the amount of itemized deductions, in dollar terms, that are disallowed under AMT rules. This more than offsets the fact that the maximum AMT rate is 28 percent in contrast with the 39.6 percent and 37 percent maximum rates under prior law and the TCJA, respectively. In addition, the minimum tax rate under AMT rules is 26 percent while the minimum rates under prior law and the TCJA are both 10 percent. When calculating AMT income, taxpayers are allowed an AMT exemption which is deducted and phased out as AMT income surpasses the applicable threshold. As of 2018, however, the exemption amount increased from $84,500 to $109,400 (married filing jointly). The applicable threshold at which the exemption is phased out was also raised—from $160,900 in 2017 to $1 million for 2018-2025. If your alternative minimum tax bill is greater than your regular tax bill, you owe the higher AMT amount. Technically, the AMT liability is the difference between the tax calculated under the AMT rules and the lower regular tax amount. For simplicity’s sake, however, we will refer to the entire amount calculated under the AMT rules as the AMT liability.

Under the AMT rules, these deductions are completely disallowed. However, personal and dependent exemption deductions are eliminated under the new law, so this will not be a risk factor again until 2026. 4. Significant miscellaneous itemized deductions Under prior law, these could include investment expenses, fees for tax advice and preparation, and unreimbursed employee business expenses. You could write these off for regular tax purposes, but they were completely disallowed under the AMT rules. 5. Interest income from private activity bonds This interest is tax-free for regular tax purposes but taxable under the AMT rules. 6. Deductions for home equity loan interest Under prior law, you could deduct interest on up to $100,000 of home equity loan balances. But under the AMT rules, you could only deduct this interest to the extent you used the loan proceeds to acquire or improve your first or second residence. Although, the TCJA suspended this deduction, home owners may still deduct interest on HELOCs as long as your original mortgage balance and the balance of your HELOC are under the mortgage interest deduction cap. If these balances exceed the cap (now $750,000), you may only deduct the share of interest payments equal to $750,000 divided by your initial mortgage and HELOC balances (i.e. if your original mortgage and HELOC balances were $1 million, you could deduct 75 percent of your interest payments). 7. Claiming the standard deduction

Past and present AMT risk factors One of the biggest criticisms of the AMT has always been its complexity. So, it is no surprise that numerous interacting factors make it difficult to say exactly who will be hit by the new AMT and who will not. Here are some common signs that you may owe the AMT under prior page 6

1. High income

Standard deductions allowed under the regular tax rules are completely disallowed under the AMT rules. Because the TCJA nearly doubled the standard deduction, this risk has increased. For 2018-2015, the new law almost doubles standard deduction

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amounts. So, the TCJA increases this risk factor. Example The following example illustrates how results may differ under the prior-law AMT rules and under the TCJA’s new rules for 2018-2025. In 2017, a married couple filing jointly claimed itemized deductions totaling $50,000, half of which were for state and local income and property taxes. The couple’s income and deductions as well as the calculation of their regular tax and AMT liabilities are below:

TCJA’s more generous exemption amount, which makes their AMT liability actually less than what they owe under the new tax code. As the taxpayer must pay the higher of the two amounts, they pay their regular tax liability of $55,059, or $6,712 less than they would have owed in years past. Conclusion Although the TCJA greatly reduces the odds that you will owe the AMT for 2018-2015, do not assume that you are now exempt. This is especially true if some of the AMT risk factors that remain under the new law apply to you. Not paying the AMT if you owe it will result in underpayment and therefore back taxes, interest, and possible penalties. If you are one of the 200,000 taxpayers that still owes the alternative minimum tax under the new law, there is still reason to be optimistic. Although you may owe the AMT under the new rules, you likely owe less (potentially much less) than you did under the old rules. Talk with your tax professional to figure out if you are still hit by the new and improved (albeit temporary) AMT. Hopefully you can work together to reduce any liability you may owe. DISCLAIMER This article is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered tax advice. Before making any tax decisions, work with a tax professional. For more detail, please see the full disclaimer.

Builders Discuss Rising Lumber Prices with Commerce Secretary Ross NAHB Chairman Randy Noel, CEO Jerry Howard and senior staff met today with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to discuss the growing problem of escalating lumber prices that are being exacerbated by tariffs on Canadian lumber imports into the U.S. Following the meeting, Noel issued the following statement: “Today, we discussed with Secretary Ross our mutual concern that lumber prices have risen sharply higher than the tariff rate would indicate, and that this is hurting housing affordability in markets across the nation. Rising lumber prices have increased the price of an average single-family home by nearly $9,000 and added more than $3,000 to the price of the average multifamily unit.

In this case, the couple would have paid AMT in prior years because their exemption was partially phased out as they were above the income threshold. This resulted in their AMT liability being higher than their regular tax liability. Under the TCJA rules, however, these issues no longer affect the couple. Their AMT income of nearly $300,000 is well below the new phase-out threshold of $1 million. Thus, they get the full benefit of the July-August 2018

“We applaud Secretary Ross for acknowledging the gravity of this situation and expressing a willingness to look into the possibility that factors other than the tariff may be manipulating the market. “We also encouraged the secretary to return to the negotiating table with Canada. It is essential that the two sides resume talks and hammer out a long-term solution to this trade dispute that will ensure U.S. home builders have access to a stable supply of lumber at reasonable prices to keep housing affordable for hard-working American families.”

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Reminder! Now is the best time to enter the Best of Ohio Homes Awards 2018 Best of Ohio Homes Awards presented by the Ohio Home Builders Association

The Ohio Home Builders Association (OHBA) proudly presents the Best of Ohio Homes Awards program. The awards program is open to all local members. Gain statewide exposure by entering the statewide OHBA Best of Ohio Homes Awards - the only statewide competition that recognizes excellence in the residential building and remodeling industry. Companies seeking to win these prestigious awards can submit entries in categories such as Best Custom Home; Best Remodeling Project; Best Community Development; Best Outdoor Living Space; Best Interior Design and Best Specialty Room/Project. The deadline for companies to enter is September 24th - Projects will be submitted online.

• Winners will be announced at the Fall OHBA Board Meeting - November 13, in Columbus, OH

• HBA members compete statewide with builders from all over Ohio

• Projects needed to be completed between July 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018

• Both New Construction & Remodeling Categories

• Sponsor opportunities available for statewide exposure to builders, remodelers & associates

• Some of the projects will be judged on square footage - not price - different judges

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2018 BEST OF OHIO HOMES REGISTRATION BEST OF OHIO HOMES AWARDS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY _____________________________________________________________ For more details or questions, contact OHBA at (800) 282-3403 ext. 1.

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Executive VP Column by Vincent J. Squillace, CAE, OHBA Exec. VP

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POLITICS, LEGISLATION AND OHBA With the resignation of former Congress member Pat Tiberi, we got no summer relief from politics. A race evolved which caught the eye of a national audience. In fact, it appears the two candidates will spend a total of 7 million for the special election in August. Media form far and wide are on it 24-7. The bottom line; there is no escape from politics and the oftentimes negative tone.

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Unfortunately, there is no alternative from it all. More money in campaigns just increases the nasty rhetoric. As each campaign closes the mongers who are enriched my such campaigns just learn more tricks to convince candidates to hire them to get elected. A nasty cycle I know and no relief is in sight. As this November closes out the presidential race swings into high gear. To the surprise of no one, we all know what to expect.

As you know, OHBA’s mission and objective is to represent the industry before state government. This is a big job and challenges are usual and customary. There is no escape from the perils of abstinence. Just as the wheels turn in our nation’s capital, the same plays here. Just about every industry is represented somehow and they want some privilege or relief. A certain amount of all this activity involves our industry.

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So be sure to thank all the past leaders of OHBA who have faithfully built a strong Association to benefit you. Our recent negotiations over the property tax bill HB 371 provides a glimpse into just who supports reasonable housing development and who favors increased local government and property taxes. It also helps us understand just what other “predevelopment” groups are willing to assist us. Just be certain though; OHBA is at the front of it all, just as planned.

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As the summer season winds to an end there is one more event that I personally am looking forward to the most here at the BIA and that is our Member vs. Member Softball Game and Family Picnic! Not only is this event a great way to interact with your fellow members it’s also a great way to just relax and have fun with the family! We are very excited to announce this year’s teams! Orange Team:

Green Team:

Sara Majzun-Garwood, BCT Alarm Services, Inc. Jason Rodriguez, Lorain County JVS Jeff Hembree, K. Hovnanian Tyler Bender, K. Hovnanian Emily Majzun, Majzun Construction Karina Marcelo, Majzun Construction Chris Majzun Jr., Majzun Construction Tim King, K. Hovnanian Sam Hudspath, All Construction Services

Jon Sherer, K. Hovnanian Ashu Howard, First Federal Savings of Lorain Mike Warden, Chemical Bank Jeff Hensley, Lake Star Builders & Remodelers Ray Swift, K. Hovnanian Jeff Shinsky, K. Hovnanian Mike Juhas, Arrow Lift Dennis Willis, Action Coach John Toth, Floor Coverings International

There is still plenty of time to sign up to come out and cheer on your fellow members and enjoy lunch from Pogie’s Catering! The park where the game is played has many things for kids to do as well; from a great playground, 2 soccer fields, another baseball field and a rock wall the kids will be entertained for hours! As we learned from our 2017 NCBIA President Mr. Chris Majzun Jr, more business gets passed at an informal get together than at a structured networking event. So, I highly encourage you to come out and see what this event is all about and learn more about your fellow BIA members. The only way to get more out of your membership is to jump in and get involved and meet the other members who might be able to help you. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the BIG GAME! #TeamNCBIA Respectfully Submitted Sara Majzun-Garwood Associate Vice President

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Eye on Housing

Remodeling Confidence Increases Despite Rising Costs

BY ROBERT DIETZ

BY CARMEL FORD

Housing Share of GDP: First Quarter of 2018 With the release of the final estimate of first quarter 2018 GDP growth (2% growth rate), housing’s share of gross domestic product (GDP) declined slightly to 15.3%. The home building and remodeling component – residential fixed investment – held steady at 3.5%.

The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) rose one point to 58 in the second quarter of 2018, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). A RMI reading above 50 indicates that more remodelers report market activity is higher than report it is lower compared to the prior quarter. The RMI has been above 50 for 21 consecutive quarters (Figure 1).

Housing-related activities contribute to GDP in two basic ways. The first is through residential fixed investment (RFI). RFI is effectively the measure of the home building, multifamily development, and remodeling contributions to GDP. It includes construction of new single-family and multifamily structures, residential remodeling, production of manufactured homes and brokers’ fees. For the first quarter, RFI was 3.5% of the economy, reaching a $603 billion seasonally adjusted annual pace (measured in inflation adjusted 2009 dollars). The second impact of housing on GDP is the measure of housing services, which includes gross rents (including utilities) paid by renters, and owners’ imputed rent (an estimate of how much it would cost to rent owner-occupied units) and utility payments. The inclusion of owners’ imputed rent is necessary from a national income accounting approach, because without this measure, increases in homeownership would result in declines for GDP. For the first quarter, housing services was 11.8% of the economy or $2.06 trillion on seasonally adjusted annual basis. Taken together, housing’s share of GDP was 15.3% for the quarter. Historically, RFI has averaged roughly 5% of GDP while housing services have averaged between 12% and 13%, for a combined 17% to 18% of GDP. These shares tend to vary over the business cycle.

The RMI is a composite measure of current market conditions and future market indicators. In the second quarter, current market conditions decreased one point to 57. Among its three major components, major additions and alterations waned one point to 55, minor additions and alterations decreased two points to 58, and the home maintenance and repair component rose two points to 59. Meanwhile, future market indicators gained four points to 59 in the second quarter. Among its components, calls for bids fell two points to 55, amount of work committed for the next three months increased two points to 56, the backlog of remodeling jobs jumped nine points to 66 and appointments for proposals rose seven points to 61. The increase in this quarter’s RMI reflects a strong remodeling industry supported by continued economic growth. While the market is strong, remodelers are still facing supply-side challenges such as rising material costs and labor shortages. For the full RMI tables, please visit www.nahb.org/rmi. For more information about remodeling, visit www.nahb.org/remodel.

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Congress Reauthorizes Perkins CTE Act The House and Senate this week voted to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) Act.

Kavanaugh and Homebuilding: What the Record Shows

Last reauthorized in 2006, the program provides grants to states to fund vocational programs for high school and college students. The bill now heads to the president’s desk for signing. As the demand for new housing grows, so does the demand for qualified individuals to fill positions at all levels of the building process. Ensuring state and local CTE programs are aligned with soughtafter jobs is critical to developing the skilled workforce the home building industry greatly needs and to energizing more students to pursue a career education track. By improving federally supported CTE programs to align training with jobs in critical industries and promoting partnerships between employers and educators, the bill will provide students better exposure to career opportunities in the construction trades. NAHB, through its workforce development arm, the Home Builders Institute (HBI), is dedicated to the advancement and enrichment of education and training programs that develop skills essential to working in the housing industry. Last week, NAHB Chairman Randy Noel attended President Trump’s signing ceremony for an executive order to develop a national strategy for training and retraining workers for high-demand industries, such as home building. At the event, Noel pledged that NAHB and HBI would educate and train 50,000 new workers over the next five years for careers in the construction trades. For more information, contact Alexis Moch at 800-368-5242 x8407 or amoch@nahb.org.

As legal pundits and news outlets pour over Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s extensive judicial record to learn more about President Trump’s new Supreme Court nominee, members need only turn to the multiple NAHB court cases over which Kavanaugh has presided at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to get a fuller picture. In his 12 years on the D.C. Circuit, Kavanaugh has been involved in eight cases in which NAHB was a petitioner, appellant or amicus. While not always siding with NAHB’s position, Kavanaugh has consistently viewed agency rulemakings with a healthy dose of skepticism. For example, NAHB was a petitioner in Coalition for Responsible Regulation et al v. EPA, challenging EPA’s attempt to apply an onerous Clean Air Act permitting program to millions of new sources, including some multifamily buildings. A three-judge panel at the D.C. Circuit upheld EPA’s regulation, and the full D.C. Circuit did as well – except for Judge Kavanaugh. Ultimately, NAHB and its industry coalition took this case to the Supreme Court, which overturned EPA’s regulation for exceeding its statutory authority, just as Kavanaugh had forecast when he declined to go along with the D.C. Circuit’s full court ruling. Kavanaugh also carefully examines Congress’ actions to ensure they pass constitutional muster. NAHB participated as an amicus in PHH v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a case in which Kavanaugh held that a provision of the Dodd-Frank Act was unconstitutional because it vested too much power in the sole director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). NAHB’s main concern in this case was the CFPB’s re-interpretation of RESPA provisions that affected the use of marketing services agreements, commonly used by builders, real estate agents, lenders and others in the settlement process. Kavanaugh held that the CFPB could not change its position on RESPA without going through the rulemaking process and making sure the public had a chance to make comments. While the full D.C. Circuit ultimately overturned Kavanaugh’s constitutional holding, it upheld his RESPA holding, which benefits NAHB members significantly. Judge Kavanaugh’s record of curbing regulatory overreach, as evidenced by these two cases, is one of the key reasons NAHB supports his nomination to the Supreme Court.

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NAHB, HBI Pledge to Train 50,000 Workers Over Next 5 Years

Existing Home Sales Suffer from Low Inventory BY NAHB CHIEF ECONOMIST ROBERT DIETZ Despite favorable macroeconomic conditions, the recent pace of existing home sales has been weak. Sales fell 0.4% in May due to a lack of inventory, which declined 2.8% for the month and is 6.1% lower than a year ago. Resale inventory has decreased on a year-over-year basis for 36 straight months. Pending existing home sales also declined in May and volume is 2.2% lower than a year ago. June’s labor market report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed an above-forecast jobs gain of 213,000. Though the unemployment rate increased to 4%, this was actually good news because it was due to an increase in the number of people looking for jobs, thus boosting the labor force participation rate to 62.9%. To sustain economic momentum late in the business cycle, additional workers need to come into the labor market. Some acceleration in wage growth, such as the 2.7% year-over-year gain in June, will help in this regard. Year-to-date, new home sales for 2018 are up almost 9% compared to this time last year. Sales are up across most of the nation — increasing 15% in the Midwest, 11% in the West and 8% in the South. Only the Northeast recorded a decline (almost 4%). However, residential construction continues to be limited by the availability and costs associated with labor and materials. Nonetheless, builders continue to add workers — 4,800 more jobs in June — in anticipation of expanding construction volume. Still, the gains are not occurring fast enough to raise construction output above recent trends.

Attending a White House event on workforce development, NAHB Chairman Randy Noel pledged that NAHB and the Home Builders Institute (HBI) will educate and train 50,000 new workers over the next five years for careers in the construction trades. President Trump signed an executive order that establishes the National Council for the American Worker, which will develop a national strategy for training and retraining workers for high-demand industries. As part of this initiative, the administration is asking companies and associations to sign a pledge committing them to expanding apprenticeships, increasing on-the-job training and providing students and workers the training and opportunities they need to succeed in the American workforce. In a statement commending the White House plan to expand workforce development, Noel said: “NAHB applauds President Trump’s leadership for signing an executive order that will develop a national strategy to expand job-training and apprenticeship opportunities for students and workers and give them the proper tools to succeed in the American workforce.

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“Given the chronic labor shortages in the home building industry, I am especially pleased to attend this important White House event. NAHB will help do it part to invest in the future workforce by pledging to train 50,000 new workers over the next five years for a career in the construction trades.

• Mortgage amounts up to $1 million. • Only one closing: construction mortgages automatically convert to permanent mortgages with the same low rate.

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“The Home Builders Institute, our workforce development arm, is a national leader for career training in the home building industry. To honor the administration’s important commitment to America’s workers, we will expand our training, certification and job placement programs for underserved and at-risk youth, transitioning military, veterans, ex-offenders and displaced workers.”

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NORTH COAST BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

2018 Clambake

Saturday, October 13, 2018 5:30 PM Knights of Columbus 4720 Oberlin Ave., Lorain

Great LOW Pricing! $ $ 40 300 per person

Join Us for Great Food & Fun! Invite your friends, family, co-workers, clients... BOOZE BASKET to be auctioned!

21 and over ONLY

Chinese Raﬄe Baskets EVENT SPONSORS:

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Great Food Socializing Lots of Raffles & More!

Dinner Options

#____ Table(s) of 8 (Choose dinner options below) #____ Chicken Clambake Dinner

Includes: Broth, Chowder, Grilled Chicken Breast, Redskin Potatoes, Corn, 1 Dozen Clams, Rolls & Butter, & Dessert

#____ Steakfry Clambake Dinner

Includes: Broth, Chowder, Steak, Redskin Potatoes, Corn, 1 Dozen Clams, Rolls & Butter, & Dessert

#____ Dozen Clams @ $12.00 per dozen #____ TOTAL PEOPLE ATTENDING

Marketing Opportunities

#____ Event Sponsors @ $599 - mark dinner choices above

Includes: 8 dinner tickets, recognition at the event, recognition in BUILDER newsletter, Listing on program/placemat, Table Signage, Banner (you provide) to hang at the venue

#____ Rafﬂe Board Sponsors @ $249

Includes: Your company name on each and every reverse rafﬂe ticket sold from both the $5 and $10 boards at the event

#____ Table Sponsors @ $99

Includes: Listing on event program/placemat

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NOTE: NCBIA will create a basket for you for only $100 _____ Yes, please bill me for this

#____ Yes, I will donate a bottle of “booze” for our Booze Basket

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#____ $10 Reverse Rafﬂe Ticket Vouchers #____ $5 Reverse Rafﬂe Ticket Vouchers

PATRON SPONSORS: Troy Toth

Note: Additional tickets will be available at the event

A $5.00 CONVENIENCE FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS UNDER $500.00...$10.00 FEE FOR PAYMENTS OVER $500.00. SPONSORS DO NOT PAY CONVENIENCE FEE!

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Send Completed form via fax: to 440-934-1089 or mail: 5201 Waterford Dr., Sheffield Village, Ohio 44035 or register online at www.ncbia.com Questions? Call 440-934-1090

__________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________ Name on Card: __________________________ Signature:____________________________________

Deadline for Reservations or Cancellations: Oct. 5, 2018

Thank You for Renewing Your Membership Tina Miller, 2x Clean 84 Lumber, Kevin Cogar 84 Lumber, Jeremy Vorndran BCT Alarm Services, Inc., Sara Majzun-Garwood Caruso’s Cabinets, Jerry Caruso Caruso’s Cabinets, Victoria Caruso-Myers Carter Lumber, Charlie Ash Comm Star Credit Union, Mark Patterson Corrigan-Krause CPA’s, Dennis Dlugosz Galik Building Company, William Galik L&K Construction, Ltd., Lee Squire NSN Construction, Inc., Nick Nardo Reliable Contractor Services, Ken Weaver Shamrock Development Co., Jerry Stinson Spitzer Management, Catherine Schuster The Kreimes Company, Rob Kreimes

Sorry to See Them Go Randy Sherrill, Randy Sherrill Construction Daniel Ganim, Ganim Company Chris Karpinski, Citizens Bank Ken Smith, RKS Design & Construction Neal Dickinson, Moen Donna DeMitro, Ventito Bakery Patrick Ashcroft, Ashcroft Outdoor Solutions Mary Speer, Gundlach Sheet Metal Works, Inc.

Welcome New Members Calvin Smith, Calvin Smith Builders (440) 328-5491 calvinsmithinc@windstream.net Sponsored by Dave Linna, Linna Homes & Remodeling Ross Boesch, Gundlach Sheet Metal Works, Inc. (419) 626-4525 rboesch@gundlach-hvac.com Sponsored by Jack Kousma, Kousma Insulation Michael Bierek, MDB Lawn Care Management, LLC (440) 309-8802 mdblawncare@yahoo.com Sponsored by Sara Majzun-Garwood, BCT Alarm Systems, Inc. Caitlin Dorney, Marketplace Events (440) 248-5729 caitlind@marketplaceevents.com Sponsored by Cathy Berthold, Marketplace Events Ryan Puzzitiello, Parkview Homes (440) 238-9440 ryanp@parkviewhomes.com Sponsored by Jason Scott, North Star Builders Timothy Workman, A-Pro Home Inspections of Northern Ohio (440) 961-2099 timworkman@a-pro.net Sponsored by Sara Majzun-Garwood, BCT Alarm Services, Inc.

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Golf Classic 2018 PRESENTING SPONSORS

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Executive Officer’s Report

One thing I learned is often, an association is only as good as its members.

by Judie Docs, CSP, MCSP, MIRM, CMP, CGP

At any given time, federal regulators are working on dozens of rules that can have significant impacts on the viability and costs of housing Every year the NAHB holds an Association Management Conference (AMC). I received a partial scholarship to attend this year’s conference in Long Beach, California, and as usual the conference was awesome.

The AMC is the premier professional

development conference for association Executive Officers. Delivering cutting-edge

training

association

management,

membership,

government affairs and leadership development. This annual event is aimed at helping to build healthier, more productive and more successful associations for their members. Education programs offered focus on all aspects of managing an association, from membership recruitment, retention and development to advocacy, governance and everything else in between.

Their dedication and participation are what makes the

association worthwhile.

It is vital to keep a finger on the pulse of

membership. As the Executive Officer of the NCBIA, I want to thank you for giving us the ability to serve you. To help us improve our service, please take a couple of minutes to fill out the short survey below and either scan and email to me (judie@ncbia.com) or fax (440-934-1089). Your membership is very much appreciated and want to make sure that your expectations are met. Thank you very much! Please use the following rating scale to complete the survey: 3 - Very Important 2 - Somewhat Important 1 - Neither Important Nor Unimportant 0 - Unimportant

No other event offered through NAHB is quite like the AMC. Not only do

Name (optional): __________________________________________

EO’s gather to learn, but they share their own experiences and network

with colleagues from associations of all sizes from all kinds of markets.

Educational Offerings

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Discounts &Benefits

Look who I Met at NAHB’s Association Management Conference our New NAHB Field Rep – Matt Milroy.

Access to State (OHBA) and Nat’l (NAHB) Marketing Opportunities Networking Industry News Serving on a Committee/ Leadership Workforce Development Are there any programs or events that you would like to see the NCBIA offer? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________

Matt will be visiting the NCBIA Friday September 7th (more info to come) as well as being an umpire for our Member Softball Game & Family Picnic on the 8th at Amherst Township Park. ˗˗˗˗

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F O U R A S S O C I AT I O N S - O N E G R E AT C A U S E

Thursday, September 20th, 2018 4:30pm - 6:30pm Legacy Grille at Sweetbriar Golf Course 750 Jaycox Rd., Avon Lake, OH 44012

THE COST?

ONLY $10.00 per person This Yearâ€™s Proceeds to Benefit

Spreading Hope for a Healthy Lorain County Network with Members from ALL 4 Organizations Appetizers and a CASH Bar n Raffles (proceeds to benefit ADAS) n n

Any additional donations will be greatly appreciated

Support that enables recovery, health & wellness for people affected by substance abuse. Individuals in recovery can become active & contributing members of their communities.

Deadline for Reservations & Cancellations: Monday, September 17, 2018 contact _____________________________________________________ company _____________________________________________________ phone / email ___________________________ attendees names________________________ / ________________________ /_______________________________ / ______________________________ /_______________________________ / ______________________________

TOTAL NUMBER ATTENDING ______

If you cannot attend, but would still like to make a donation, please send it to: ADAS (Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board) 4950 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, OH 44053 Items being accepted for donation: razors, body wash, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes

___Invoice

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**2% Discount: Cannot be combined with any other statement discount. To be eligible for the 2% discount, you must register your National Association of Home Builders affiliation and Lowe’s® Accounts Receivable (LAR) or Lowe’s® Business Account (LBA) account per the instructions provided, make a purchase with your LAR or LBA account by 12/31/18 and comply with all terms and conditions of your LAR or LBA account. Allow one to two complete billing cycles for your registration to be processed and for your discount to appear on your billing statement. 2% discount will be automatically deducted from your statement at billing (discount will not take effect until Synchrony Bank fully processes your account registration). Excludes Lowe’s® Advantage Card, Lowe’s® Visa® Accounts, Lowe’s Business Rewards Card from American Express and all Lowe’s® Canada Credit products. Account must remain open, be in good standing and not become delinquent at the time the statement credit is applied. *,**Offers valid in US stores, on Lowes.com and LowesForPros.com. Discounts applicable to commercial purchases only. Offers/ discounts provided by Lowe’s and not Synchrony Bank. Subject to credit approval. Lowe’s reserves the right to discontinue or alter these terms at any time.

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2255 Medina Rd., Medina, OH 44256

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Registration & Networking @ 11:45 am Lunch @ 12:00 noon Tickets: One ticket $10 - OR You and up to 4 guests $25

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Open to All NCBIA Members & Their Guests! Deadline for Reservations and Cancellations - Sept 14, 2018 Company

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THANK YOU SPIKES!

STATESMAN SPIKE (500-999 SPIKE CREDITS) Bob Yost.......................Dale Yost Construction............................ 623.25 Calvin Smith...............Calvin Smith Builders............................. 592.50

Our SPIKES are Our FOUNDATION

SUPER SPIKE (250-499 SPIKE CREDITS) Mary H. Felton...........Fidelity National Title............................. 413.50 Terry Bennett...............Bennett Builders....................................... 298.25 ROYAL SPIKE (150-249 SPIKE CREDITS) Jack Kousma...............Kousma Insulation................................... 244.00 Chris Majzun Jr. .........Majzun Construction............................... 242.00 Bill Perritt....................Perritt Building Co................................... 223.50 Bucky Kopf..................Kopf Construction Corp......................... 195.00 Randy K. Strauss........Strauss Construction............................... 176.00 Bill Comerford............Hovey Kaiser Insurance Associates...... 173.50 Jeff Hensley.................Lake Star Building & Remodeling......... 162.75 RED SPIKE (100-149 SPIKE CREDITS) Tom Lahetta................Tom Lahetta Builders.............................. 141.00 Chris Majzun Sr..........Majzun Construction............................... 104.50

Exceptional Spikes Will Have VIP Access at IBS Closing Spike Concert

GREEN SPIKE (50-99 SPIKE CREDITS) Patrick Shenigo...........ShenCon Construction, LLC.................. 96.50 Tom Sear......................Ryan Homes............................................. 92.25 Thomas Caruso...........Caruso’s Cabinets.................................... 91.75 Sara Majzun- Garwood.... BCT Alarm Services................................. 81.50 Mike Lapos..................Lapos Construction................................. 76.50 Chris Mead..................Maloney & Novotny, LLC...................... 71.00 Aaron Kalizewski.......Grande Maison Construction................. 57.50 Ray Allen Thom..........Thom Concrete ........................................ 52.50 LIFE SPIKE (25-49 SPIKE CREDITS) Jason Scott...................North Star Builders.................................. 51.00 Jeremy Vorndran........84 Lumber................................................. 34.50 Steve Schafer...............Schafer Development.............................. 30.50 Liz Schneider..............Dollar Bank............................................... 28.00 John Daly.....................Old Republic Title.................................... 25.50 BLUE SPIKE (6-24 SPIKE CREDITS) Jason Higgins..............Sunnyside Chevrolet............................... 18.00 Ken Cassell..................Cassell Construction................................ 13.50 Michelle Nowlin.........First Federal Savings of Lorain.............. 13.50 Tom Ostrander............84 Lumber Co........................................... 13.50 Jeff Lugar.....................ABC Supply Co........................................ 13.00 Chris Collins...............Carter Lumber Company....................... 12.50 Tami Lanphere............Town Money Saver.................................. 10.50 Keith Martin................MBD Homes............................................. 10.00 John Blakeslee.............Blakeslee Excavating............................... 8.00 John Wargo..................Mason Structural Steel............................ 7.50 Mike Chambers..........Charles, Morgan & Company................ 6.50 Mike Warden...............Chemical Bank......................................... 6.50 Lindsay Yost-Bott.......Dale Yost Construction............................ 6.00

Outstanding Spikes will have a VIP area at the 2019 IBS concert! Spikes who recruit at least five new Builder or Associate members during 2018 qualify to RSVP. The sooner you recruit five people, the sooner you’ll have your chance to sign up! The VIP area is limited to the first 150 qualifying recruiters (each of whom can bring one guest) who RSVP – so start recruiting! Access to this exclusive VIP area will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The area is in front of the VIP platform and includes an open bar and hors d’oeuvres. To be invited, Spikes must:

• Recruit at least five new Builder or Associate members in

2018.

• Be registered for IBS. RSVP’s without accompanying IBS

registration by January 15 will forfeit their spot.

Qualifying Spikes will be tallied regularly, and invitations to RSVP for the VIP area will be emailed monthly. Official rules coming soon.

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JULY 31, 2018 REPORT #12 RCAC RESIDENTIAL CODE RECOMMENDATION MOVES TO BBS FOR REVIEW AND ACTION; STAKEHOLDER MEETING SCHEDULED At its last meeting, the Residential Construction Advisory Committee (RCAC) finished up its residential code review and put together the statutorily required cost impact analysis before voting to move the proposed RCO along in the rule making process. Although not all committee members were present, with a split vote, the RCAC sent the code to the BBS. The proposed code is now in front of the BBS for its review with the required stakeholder meeting scheduled for Friday, August 17, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Training Room 1, 6606 Tussing Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. The proposed code can be viewed at the link below. https://www.com.ohio.gov/documents/dico_Proposed%20Residential%20Code%20of%20Ohio%20Rules%20(AG%2097)%20-%20August%2017,%202018%20Stakeholder%20Meeting.pdf The most contentious discussions came from the review of the 2018 IECC. The sub-committee charged with reviewing the IECC changes recommended the adoption of a modified 2018 IECC with alterations to maintain current 2013 RCO Energy requirements for remodeling/additions, as well as, the OHBA Alternative compliance paths, among a few further modifications hoping to mitigate some of the cost increase associated with the changes. The committee voted to include several paths to achieve compliance with the energy provisions: a modified 2018 IECC, OHBA Alternative Compliance Paths, and an option for remodeling/additions to maintain current 2013 Energy requirements. These, along with all other proposed changes can be viewed in the link above. PLENTY OF LICENSING LEGISLATION STILL BEING CONSIDERED While the legislature is on summer recess, there are still numerous pieces of licensing legislation on the list of bills remaining when they return in the fall. OHBA will continue to monitor each of them and engage in discussions to prepare for the House and Senateâ€™s return in the fall. HB 148 Home Improvement Contractors (Patmon, B.) To require statewide registration of home improvement contractors, to create the Home Improvement Board, and to make an appropriation. HB 148 provides exclusive authority to home improvement board to regulate home improvement contactors in Ohio. Prohibits any person from knowingly acting as a home improvement contractor unless the person is registered, or the person is licensed under the OCILB and home improvement is covered by the license. Home improvement includes cost to owner exceeding $500 but does not exceed $25,000. The bill has been referred to House Finance due to an appropriation but has yet to be heard. OHBA has met with both the sponsor and chairman from House Commerce and Labor, where the bill is likely to end up. HB 164 Commercial Roofing (Patton, T.) To require commercial roofing contractors to have a license. HB 164 would include commercial roofing contractors as a licensed specialty trade under the OCILB. OHBA has met with the sponsor and chairman of the committee hearing the bill to express concerns with the extension of the current OCILB law to roofing. Most concerning is the prohibition on the use of unlicensed subcontractors. The law currently requires a company use employees or licensed subs. HB 211 Home Inspectors (Hughes, J.) To require the licensure of home inspectors and to create the Ohio Home Inspector Board to regulate the licensure and performance of home inspectors. OHBA has been involved in discussions with interested parties, as well as, the sponsor to address concerns with any additional authority given to the licensed home inspector. Additionally, the committee adopted a substitute bill with some changes requested by OHBA to remove any language referencing the adoption of a particular national model code. The House voted to approve HB 211 before summer recess. HB 236 Model Elevator Law (Patton, Cupp) and SB 308 (Uecker, Yuko) had hearings in the House and Senate committees. The House committee heard from proponents, opponents and interested parties, while the Senate heard from the sponsor in its first hearing. Two representatives from the residential/accessibility elevator industry came to testify on some concerns with the way the correct bill is drafted. It appears HB 236 and SB 308 may continue moving and OHBA will be contacting and meeting with committee chairs and sponsors over the summer. Please contact OHBA with questions or if you have an interest in contacting the sponsors of the bills.

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HB 339 Residential Contractors (Schaffer, T.) To extend specialty contractor licensing to residential work. As with several other bills under consideration, OHBA has made clear its concerns with the current prohibition on use of subcontractors and will not sign off on this extension until this is addressed. Further, there also needs to be a separate residential section if HVAC licensure is extended to include residential work. SB 115 Roofing Contractors (Bacon, K., Hackett, B.) To require the registration of roofing contractors. SB 115 sets forth an extensive registration requirement for residential roofing. This legislation is a national effort being pushed by insurance groups, and it appears there will be time, according to the sponsor, to discuss further. SB 115 has been referred to committee and received sponsor testimony. An interested party meeting brought a room full of insurance representatives, in addition to, industry groups. OHBA made comments regarding the current prohibition on unlicensed subcontractors and the potential of simple registration beyond roofing contractors. OHBA continues to provide feedback on potential changes. NEW HOUSE MEMBER SWORN IN Mr. Rezabek resigned at the beginning of the month after Gov. John Kasich appointed him to the judgeship he planned to seek in November. Mr. Rezabek swore in Rep. Todd Smith (R-Germantown) to fill his seat. Rep. Smith won the Republican primary in that district, narrowly defeating Kenneth Henning. OHIO EPA NPDES CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT UPDATE The OEPA presented changes made to the draft permit before sending it to the Director to become effective April 23, 2018. The agency agreed to make modifications after receiving feedback from OHBA, as well as, other stakeholders on concerns with requirements proposed in the new permit. A brief summary, including important time frames for renewals, can be found below. The actual language of #OHC00005 can be found at the following link. http://epa.ohio.gov/portals/35/permits/OHC000005/Final_OHC000005.pdf 1-Submittal of SWPPP with NOI requirement removed (except if in the Darby/Olentangy) 2-Grandfathering modifications

• Project under prior NPDES approval and has started construction prior to effective date of #OHC00005 may continue with permit previously working under

• Multiphase example: existing regulation detention basin with older permit and new phase to drain into old pond—the project will not need to upgrade detention basin to meet new requirements. (so long as detention basin constructed post 2003)

• Project with local approval and starts construction within 180 days of effective date of #OHC00005 will remain okay under #OCH00004.

3-Olentangy set to expire May 2019, so current permit remains in effect until May 2019, at which time the #OHC00005 will replace it. 4-Renewals: Existing permits not renewed with 180 days (increased from 90) will be terminated. If the project will not be completed by October 20, 2018, then you must submit a renewal application by this date or your coverage will terminate (see Part I.F.5 of OHC000005). 5-Post-Construction Water Quality Treatment for sites 1-2 acres-ability to use less restrictive BMP than required for larger construction. 6-‘Perpetual’ and ‘perpetuity’ have been stricken and replaced with ‘long term’. 7-Redevelopment requirements have been put back to current permit requirements (removal of increased % and green infrastructure incentives). Please contact OHBA with any questions or further feedback. Mardy Patel Executive Assistant Ohio Home Builders Association Direct Dial- 614/228-6648 Toll Free- 800/282-3403 ext. 1

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9219 Oberlin Rd

$47,900

Elyria

9243 Oberlin Rd

$47,900

Elyria

9281 Oberlin Rd

$47,900

Elyria

Bell Ave

$17,500

0.179

Elyria

Blanche Ave

$5,000

0.15

Elyria

Courtland St

$17,500

0.186

Elyria

Courtland St

$17,500

0.186

Elyria

East Ave

$19,900

0.31

Elyria

Georgia Ave

$17,000

0.19

Elyria

Middle Avenue

$399,900

38.522

Elyria

Oberlin Rd

$190,000

48.2

Elyria

Parkview Ct

$5,500

0.15

Elyria

S/L Pemberton Dr

$35,000 0.236

Elyria

Schaden Rd

$28,900

Elyria

State St

$11,000

0.31

Elyria

State St

$11,000

0.31

Elyria

State St

$11,000

0.31

Elyria

V/L Schadden Rd

$32,500

1.75

Elyria

West Ridge Rd

$199,900

9.47

Elyria

West River Rd

$99,900

9.66

Grafton

34707 Law Rd

$65,000

Grafton

Grafton Eastern Rd

$79,900

6.47

Grafton

Reed Rd South

$99,999

9.22

Grafton

S/L 4 Timber Ridge Rd

$209,000

1.6

Grafton

Timber Ridge Rd

$80,000

1.72

Grafton

V/L North Avon Beldon Rd $348,000

Grafton

West Royalton Rd

$44,900 3.3

Lagrange

548 William St

$24,900

Lagrange

555 Appomattox Ct

$24,900

Lagrange

563 Appomattox Ct

$24,900

Lagrange

571 Appomattox Ct

$24,900

Lagrange

836 Buckingham Dr

$31,900 0.257

Lagrange

847 Buckingham Dr

$34,900 0.275

Lagrange

Bobcat

$21,000

Lagrange

Bobcat Dr

$21,000

0.35

Lagrange

Bobcat Dr

$21,000

0.35

Lagrange

Bobcat Dr

$21,000

Lagrange

Bobcat Dr

$21,000

Lagrange

St Rt 303

$46,900

2.23

Lagrange

St Rt 303

$49,500

3.34

City

Address

List Price

Acres

Amherst

401 OAKNOLL Dr

$35,000

0.3

Amherst 4

03 OAKNOLL Dr

$35,000

0.29

Amherst

52329 Osage Dr

$68,900

2.12

Amherst

7847 Heritage Way

$80,000

1.737

Amherst

Heritage Way

$80,000

1.56

Amherst

Quarry Rd

$45,000

2.12

Amherst S/L

5 Heritage Way

$84,000

1.737

Amherst V/L

Middle Ridge

$369,000

Amherst

West Martin Ave

$20,000

0.51

Amherst

West Martin Ave

$20,000

0.51

Avon

2060 Julia Ave

$39,900

0.26

Avon

2417 Deerfield Dr $

120,000

0.386

Avon

3230 Nagel Rd

$69,900

Avon

33500 Reserve Way S/L 530 $125,000

0.29

Avon

33644 St. Francis S/L 38 $80,000

0.19

Avon

33793 Crown Colony S/L 525 $110,000

0.2

Avon

3602 Nagel Rd

$289,900

1.48

Avon

3613 Moon Rd

$299,900

4.56

Avon

4381 Royal St. George S/L 405 $140,000

0.29

Avon

Chester Rd

$400,000

7.21

Avon

French Creek Rd

$119,000

0.93

Avon

Mills Rd

$98,500

1.16

Avon

V/L Mills Rd

$69,900

0.34

Avon

VL Jaycox Rd

$52,000

0.362

Avon Lake

33834 Lake Rd

$680,000

1.13

Avon Lake

Lear Rd

$59,900

0.35

Avon Lake

Lear Rd

$79,900

0.34

Avon Lake

Parkland Dr

$425,000

0.37

Avon Lake

V/L Electric Blvd

$89,900

Brownhelm

HIGH BRIDGE Rd

$180,000

18.16

Columbia Station 11127 West Bend Ct

$82,000 0.58

Columbia Station 11140 Reserve Way

$50,000 0.19

Columbia Station 16838 West River Rd

$199,900

Columbia Station 33880 View Point Dr

$34,900 2.49

Columbia Station North Boone Rd

$135,000

Columbia Station Royalton Rd

$199,000

16.07

Columbia Station S/40 Bridle Path

$65,000

1.82

Columbia Station S/L 1 Cowley Rd

$95,000

Columbia Station S/L 2 Cowley Rd

$210,000

Elyria

11704 West Ridge Rd

$99,000

4.76

Elyria

350 13th St

$1,250

0.15

Elyria

39955 Hope Ct

$17,900

0.22

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Lagrange

St Rt 303

$49,500

3.34

Sheffield Lake

Pleasantview Dr

$19,900

0.09

Lagrange

V/L Mountain Lion Dr

$675,000

39.8

Sheffield Lake

V/L Howell St

Lagrange

V/L Whitehead Rd

$75,000 5.05

Lorain

19th Ave

$4,500

Lorain

19th Ave

Lorain

$25,000

0.2

Sheffield Village Abbe Rd

$300,000

45.41

0.2

Sheffield Village French Creek Rd

$39,900

1.54

$5,000

0.25

Sheffield Village S/L Coach Light Trl

$39,000

0.61

2504 Reid Ave

$8,900

0.14

Sheffield Village V/L French Creek Rd

$13,500

0.3

Lorain

3581 Astor Ln

$38,900

Lorain

Bellow Dr

$49,900

Lorain

Charles Dr

$29,900

Lorain

Dallas Ave

$5,000

Lorain

Dallas Ave

$7,500

Lorain

Denver Ave

Lorain

Vermilion

3080 Brownhelm Station Rd $54,900

1.26

Vermilion

3740 Parkside Reserve St $43,500

0.325

Vermilion

3741 Parkside Reserve St $39,900

0.296

0.11

Vermilion

3760 Parkside Reserve St $35,900

0.316

0.22

Vermilion

3780 Parkside Reserve St $27,900

0.316

$5,000

0.1

Vermilion

3791 Parkside Reserve St $35,900

0.374

Denver Ave

$5,000

0.16

Vermilion

Highbridge Rd

$13,000

0.2

Lorain

Jaeger Rd

$49,900

0.46

Vermilion

S/L #108 Flint Dr

$33,900

0.257

Lorain

Jaeger Rd

$49,900

0.49

Vermilion

S/L #58 Arrowhead Dr

$33,900

0.289

Lorain

Jaeger Rd

$49,900

0.49

Vermilion

S/L #75 Shawnee Ct

$30,900

0.42

Lorain

Jaeger Rd

$289,900

28.39

Vermilion

S/L #82 Wayne Trl

$33,900

0.256

Lorain

Oak Point

$99,900

0.449

Vermilion

V.L. Ridgeview Dr

$300,000

Lorain

Pearl Ave

$5,000

0.08

Vermilion

V.L. Woodland Dr

$440,000

44.43

Lorain

S/L Leavitt Rd/Temple Ave $95,000

Vermilion

V/L 10 Gore Orphanage Rd $47,000

1.51

Lorain

Toledo Ave

$9,900

0.3

Vermilion

V/L 11 Gore Orphanage Rd $47,000

1.52

Lorain

V/L Clinton Ave

$299,900

23.2

Vermilion

V/L 12 Gore Orphanage Rd $58,000

2.79

Lorain

V/L Pearl Ave

$60,680

4.69

Vermilion

V/L 9 Gore Orphanage Rd $47,000

1.51

Lorain

V/L West 38th St

$19,900

0.15

Vermilion

V/L Avon Ave

$29,900

0.1

Lorain

V/L West Erie Ave

$159,000

3.5

Vermilion

V/L Liberty Ave

$630,000

35.08

Lorain

VL 024 ELYRIA Ave

$4,500

0.11

Vermilion

V/L Woodlands Dr

$39,900

Lorain

VL 025 ELYRIA Ave

$4,500

0.11

Wellington

161 Northwoods Ave

$18,900

Lorain

VL 026 ELYRIA Ave

$4,500

0.11

Wellington

173 Northwoods

$21,900

Lorain

VL 027 ELYRIA Ave

$4,500

0.11

Wellington

174 Northwoods

$21,900

North Ridgeville 34814 Chestnut Ridge Rd $194,900

8.29

Wellington

175 Northwoods

$21,900

North Ridgeville 35129 Oak St

$10,499

0.13

Wellington

176 Northwoods

$21,900

North Ridgeville 37740 Sugar Ridge Rd

$69,900

1.83

Wellington

179 Waterfowl

$21,900

North Ridgeville V/L Main Ave

$12,000

0.16

Wellington

19 Woodland

$200,000

North Ridgeville VL Harding Blvd

$19,900

Wellington

190 Waterfowl

$21,900

Oberlin

Oberlin Rd

$299,900

38.84

Wellington

191 Northwoods

$21,900

Oberlin

S/L 50 Reserve Ave

$39,900

0.41

Wellington

23 Woodland

$15,900

Oberlin

S/L 51 Reserve Ave

$39,900

0.41

Wellington

236 Reserve Cir

$252,000

0.903

Oberlin

S/L 52 Reserve Ave

$39,900

0.41

Wellington

630 North Main St

$82,000

5.1

Oberlin

South R 20

$225,000

25.91

Wellington

Clark Rd

$33,900

3.41

Oberlin

V/L West College St

$169,000

3.9

Wellington

Greenview Ct

$37,900

1.6

Oberlin

VL Parsons Rd

Wellington

Northwoods Ave

$19,900

0.315

Sheffield Lake

4791 East Lake Rd

Wellington

Northwoods Ave

$19,900

0.585

Sheffield Lake

506 Buckeye Dr $9,900 0.235

Wellington

South Main St East

$675,000

21.96

Sheffield Lake

Lake Rd

$33,900

0.32

Wellington

V/L Foster Rd

$69,250

6.1

Sheffield Lake

Lake Rd

$50,000

0.64

Sheffield Lake

Lakeview Ave

$25,000

0.27

Sheffield Lake

Mapleview Ave

$21,500

0.45

Sheffield Lake

Parkview Dr

$14,900

July-August 2018

2.52

$59,900 3.12 $495,000

1.07

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____________TOTAL AMOUNT DUE

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full at the time of registration. REFRESHMENTS: No sample food and/or beverage products may be distributed by exhibitors except upon written authorization of the NCBIA. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: Exhibitors must comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations and rules that may be in force during the exhibit. INSURANCE: Exhibitors who desire insurance on their exhibits must procure same at their own expense. The NCBIA will not be responsible for any losses incurred by the Exhibitor or its employees because of theft, damage or for any cause whatsoever nor to any property of employee(s) or Exhibitor(s) while en route to or from exhibit. The Exhibitor agrees to make no claim for any reason whatsoever, including negligence, against the NCBIA or NCBIA management, its agents or employees while in the show quarters. Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the NCBIA against any loss, damage or expense (including reasonable attorney’s fees) act or omission of Exhibitor or its agents connected in any way with its exhibits. DECORATIONS, SIGNS, ETC: All equipment in conjunction with the exhibit must be provided by the Exhibitor. However, only the sign of the firm covered by the Exhibitor’s agreement may be placed in the booth or upon printed list of exhibitors or program. All decorations must conform to fire regulations. No exhibit is permitted that is more than eight feet high, or that obstructs other exhibits due to its design or size. PAYMENT DEFAULT: A service charge of 15% per month is applicable on all balances after 30 days. In the event any unpaid amount is placed for collection, client and/or agent agree to pay all collection costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees. REFUND POLICY: A partial refund will only be given with a minimum of 45 day’s notice prior to the event. The NCBIA retains the right to use their own discretion when deeming the reason for refund as a viable one to determine whether refund shall be granted. *The NCBIA shall have the right to make such rules and regulations in connection with the Exhibition as it may deem proper and may amend them at any time, and the NCBIA shall have the full power in the matter of interpretation and enforcement thereof. The rules and regulations heretofore referred to are printed on this agreement and are incorporated herein by reference. Exhibitor agrees to abide by said rules and regulations. *It is agreed that this instrument is a license, and not a lease, and that no leasehold or tenancy is intended to be or shall be created hereby. *This agreement cannot be varied, modified or canceled by the Exhibitor without the express written consent of the NCBIA.

DIRECT SALES: All direct sales vendors must make the payment for their space in

*IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Exhibitor has caused this application and agreement to be executed by authorized representative.

Signature of Exhibitor ___________________________________________________

Date___________________

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