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The Official Newsletter of the Home Builders Association of Greater Southwest IL
The Voice of the Homebuilding and Remodeling Industries in Southwest Illinois. Representing
Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Madison, Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties
July 2016 issue
www.hbaswi l .org
Event results
are in!
3
homes SOLD!
80%
INCREASE IN
WEBSITE TRAFFIC!
2 lucky guests won tickets to a
St. Louis Cardinals game
Facebook posts and ads
reached over 33,500 users
and gained
232
new likes on our
Consumer Event page.
Approximately
644
consumers
visited during
both weekends
Thank you to all of our builder participants, sponsors and industry supporters!
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Event Sponsor
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Give-A-Way Sponsor
Benchmark Title Company
First Clover Leaf Bank
Fischer Lumber
Gershman Mortgage
New American Funding
Padgett Building & Remodeling
RP Lumber
The Appliance Discounters
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Yaekel & Associates
Stationary Beverage Sponsor
Ambassador Floor
AUTCOhome Appliances
Builders Club Rewards
Earthworks, Inc.
Martin Glass Company
Roofers Mart Inc.
Vogt Builders
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Your 2016 Golf Committee:
Chair: Robb Treat, Guaranteed Rate Inc.
Richard Shemwell, Arrowhead Building Supply
Michelle Null, Benchmark Title
Jon Edler, Henges Interiors
Shari Newby , IKO
Dave Padgett, Padgett Building & Remodeling
Cherity Freeze, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Rob Verheyen, Wilke Window & Door
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Course Contest Sponsor
Belleville Supply Company
Custom Marble
Hallmark Stone
Professional Women in Building Council
RP Lumber
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Hole Sponsors
Allen Roofing & Siding
Arrowhead Building Supply
Archway Heating & Cooling
Bank of Springfield
Belleville News-Democrat
Broadview Screen
Central Bank of St. Louis
CertainTeed Corp.
Chesley Fence
Diel & Forguson
First American Title Insurance
Gershman Mortgage
Greater Gateway Association of Realtors
Guaranteed Rate
Midwest Block & Brick
P & A Drywall Supply
Providence Bank
Realtors Association of Southwestern Illinois
Rebel, Inc.
Red-E-Mix
Shake and Shingle
TheBANK of Edwardsville
Veterans United Home Loans
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Wilke Window & Door
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Golf Classic
FRIDAY, JULY 15th, 2016
Far Oaks Golf Course
419 Old Collinsville Rd., Caseyville
Check-in/Lunch 11:00 am
Shot Gun Start 12:00 pm
ON COURSE GAMES & CONTESTS
ARE ALL INCLUSIVE!
ï‚· $125 per golfer ~ includes lunch, golf, drinks and
dinner (dinner only $25 per person)
ï‚· 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Prizes for A & B flights
ï‚· Skins & Mulligans sold at $20 per team
ï‚· Appropriate attire required: Soft Spike facility. Men
collared shirts ~ Ladies golf sleeveless shirts permitted.
ï‚· Personal coolers are strictly prohibited!
Volunteers are a must for this event! Please contact the HBA
office if you can spend the day with the golfers
(meals not included)
Primary Contact_____________________________________________
Company Name_____________________________________________
Phone Number______________________________________________
E-Mail____________________________________________________
Total Golfers
Team Mulligans
Team Skins
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___ $ 20 p/team
___ $ 20 p/team
Total Dinner Only ___ $25 each
SPONSORSHIPS
Give-A-Way Sponsor ___ FULL
Stationary Beverage ___ FULL
Course Contest
Hole Sponsor
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
(includes 1 meal for company representative)
Give-A-Way Sponsor..â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦.FULL
Each golfer will receive a great give-a-way gift
with your logo.
Stationary Beverage Sponsorâ€¦...FULL
Be the â€œgo toâ€ stand for all golfers to get their
staple refreshments on the course.
Course Contest Sponsorâ€¦â€¦â€¦...$150
We provide the game and prize, you send the talent
and everyone is a winner. Games such as scattered
flags, chip shot contest, sling shot and more will be
offered.
Hole Sponsorâ€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦..â€¦â€¦.$100
Company name and logo on a course sign.
Complete the following information to register/sponsor this exciting event
Name_____________________________________________________
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METHOD OF PAYMENT:
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Home Builders Association of Greater Southwest Illinois
6100 West Main St., Maryville, IL 62062
Office: (618) 343-6331 - Fax: (618)343-6335 - Email: hba@hbaswil.org
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®14 Million Households â€œPriced Outâ€ by Government Regulation
BY: NATALIA SINIAVSKAIA ON MAY 12, 2016
NAHB Economics estimates that 14 million American
households are priced out of the market for a new home by
government regulations that, on average, increase the new
home price by 24.3%.
Households become â€œpriced
outâ€ when they no longer
qualify for a new home
mortgage because of higher
prices.
A recent NAHB study
estimated that, on average,
regulations imposed by
government at all levels
account for 24.3% of the final new home price. For a typical
new single-family home built for sale, this translates into
additional $84,561.
The NAHB Priced Out Model uses the most recent US
household income distribution and estimates that 48.4
million US households can qualify for a new home
mortgage in the absence of government regulation.
However, after the regulatory costs are added to the price,
only 34.4 million households remain able to qualify for a
mortgage. The difference is 14 million US households
priced out of the new home market by price escalations due
to government regulations.
The assumptions NAHB Economics typically uses in
â€œpriced-outâ€ computations are a down payment equal to 10
percent of the purchase price and a 30-year fixed rate
mortgage. For a loan with this down payment, lenders
would typically require mortgage insurance, so NAHB also
assumes an annual premium of 45 basis points for private
mortgage insurance. Information about property taxes and
property insurance per dollar of home value comes from the
2014 American Community Survey (ACS).
The current version of the NAHB Priced Out Model uses
the most recent US household income distribution based on
the 2014 ACS data. NAHB Economics makes relatively
minor adjustments to the ACS income distribution to
account for income and population changes that may have
occurred since 2014.
Even though the NAHB Priced Out Model does not
estimate effects of new regulation on new home sales or
housing starts, it highlights often overlooked effects of
regulation on affordability of new homes.
Applications being accepted for
The Remodelers Council created the
Remodelers of Distinction Award
(RODA) to bring attention to the
extraordinary work performed by
remodelers in the Metro East.
Applicants and Winners receive
consumer and peer recognition
throughout the year in print, social
media and HBA Remodelers website
page.
Deadlines & Fees:
October 1st, 2016
$75 per entry for HBA Member
$125 per entry for Non-HBA
Members
Categories: Addition, Basement, Bathroom, Deck, Exterior, Kitchen,
Landscaping, Outdoor Living Space, Specialty Projects, Structural,
Waterproofing and Whole House
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$25 Entry Late Fee
(project submission after deadline)
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12 pm Registration
Town Hall Archery
5901 Cool Sports Rd., Belleville
*40 Targets - bow rentals available
*No range finders, broadheads or blunt points
$40 for individuals
$75 for team of two
$150 for team of four
Includes: Arrow Quiver, Drinks, Lunch
and Friendly Competition
CASH PRIZES for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place teams and for Top Arrow
Registration: complete the following information and return it to the HBA office (please print)
___ $40 Individual
___ $75 Team of two
___ $200 Arrow Quiver Sponsor
TOTAL DUE $ _______
___ $150 Team of four
___ $100 Food/Beverage Sponsor
Method of Payment: ___Member Invoice
Credit Card# ____________________________________
*credit card payments will include an additional 4% convenience fee
___Check
___ $50 Station Sponsor
___Visa/MasterCard*
Expiration: ______ Signature: ________________________
Company Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name:
Sponsorships worth aiming for!
Arrow Quiver Sponsorâ€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦$200
Logo on the Quiver given to all shooters
Food/Beverage Sponsorâ€¦â€¦â€¦....$100
Company Name on signage at stand
Station Sponsorâ€¦â€¦â€¦.â€¦................$50
Company Name on signage at a field
_______________________________ Phone#/Email: ___________________________________
Name of attendee(s)
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
HBA Policy: Registration for the 3D Shoot is
considered confirmation of your participation and
will be invoiced if cancellation is not made within
3 days of the event.
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Home Builders Association of Greater Southwest Illinois
6100 West Main St., Maryville, IL 62062
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Office: (618) 343-6331 - Fax: (618)343-6335
www.hbaswil.org ~ Email: hba@hbaswil.org
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Fai rmount Park Racet rack. Many bets were made making each race ful l of
exci tement and ant icipat ion in hopes that someone would win big. An ext ra
special feature was seeing the eight beaut iful Budweiser Clydesdales make an
appearance on the t rack.
Sponsored by our
2016
Platinum Sponsors
2016 Building Industry Laws You Should Know Book!
We are excited to announce the 2016 Building Industry Laws You Should Know
book. This publication is the result of your local and state Home Builders
Associations working together to provide you with valued information of
Illinois Building Laws put into this reference book.
Laws included are as follows:
ï‚· Builder & Remodeler Laws
ï‚· Consumer Protection Laws
ï‚· Illinois Energy Conservation Code
ï‚· Land Development Laws
ï‚· Tax Policy Laws
ï‚· Elected Officials 99th General Assembly
As a member of the HBA and as one of the many benefits you have received this book complimentary
in the mail.
In addition to the book we have included the HBA logo decal so you can proudly
display your membership status on your store or vehicle window, hardhats etc.
If you would like additional copies please contact the HBA office at (618) 343-6331.
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Bella Milano
455 Regency Park, Oâ€™Fallon
Hear from local Congressmen about the issues effecting our
industry, businesses and the work they are doing for us in DC.
Congressman Shimkus is
a senior member of
the House Energy and
Commerce Committee.
Chairman of its
Subcommittee on
Environment and the
Economy.
He also serves on the
Energy and Power;
Health; and
Communications
Technology
Subcommittees.
Congressman Bost is on
the House Committees
for Agriculture,
Transportation &
Infrastructure and
Veteranâ€™s Affairs.
He also serves on the
Conservation &
Forestry; General Farm
Commodities & Risk
Mgmt; Highways &
Transit; Railroads,
Pipelines & Hazardous
Materials; Water
Resources &
Congressman
John Shimkus
Congressman
Mike Bost
Environment; Economic
Opportunity; Disability
Assistance & memorial
Affairs Subcommittees.
# of reservations ____@ $35 per HBA Member ~ includes Dinner and soft drinks
Company Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone# & Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Name(s) of attending: ______________________________________________________________________________________
___Amount enclosed or payment below
___Will pay at the door (no shows will be invoiced)
__________________________________________
Charge to Visa/MasterCard Number*
______
Exp Date
___Invoice company
_____________________________________________
Signature
*credit card payments will include an additional 4% convenience fee
Mail to: HBA PAC, 6100 W. Main Street, Maryville, IL 62062 â€“or- Fax to:
(618) 343-6335
HBA Policy: Registration for an HBA Event is considered confirmation of your participation and
will be invoiced if cancellation is not made within 3 days of the event.
A copy of our report is (or will be) available from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, IL
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Employers and need to know about these changes to overtime rules.
Under the Fair Labor Standards
Act (FLSA), which originally
introduced the concepts of a 40
hour work week, a minimum
wage, and â€œtime-and-a-halfâ€
overtime pay, the Department of
Labor is changing the rules for
overtime exemptions. The new
standards are outlined in the
â€œFinal Rule on Defining and
Delimiting the Exemptions for
Executive, Administrative, and
Professional Employees.â€ The
Final Rule updates the salary
and compensation levels needed
to exempt certain workers from
overtime pay. The new rules are
effective December 1, 2016.
In order for an employee to be
exempt from overtime pay, he or
she must meet three conditions.
These are often called â€œwhite
collar exemptions.â€
1. Salary basis test â€“
meaning that a worker is
paid on a salary basis
rather than hourly.
2. Salary level test â€“
meaning the workerâ€™s
salary falls within a certain
range.
3. Duties test â€“ meaning the
job involves exempt duties,
including certain
professional fields and
various management or
executive responsibilities.
The only requirement affected by
the Final Rule is the salary level
test. Any employee earning more
than $913 per week (or $47,476
per year) will be exempt from
overtime pay, provided they
also pass both the salary basis
and duties tests. The amount is
currently $455 per week (or
$23,660 per year.) Up to 10% of
this standard salary level can
include nondiscretionary bonuses
and incentive payments such as
commissions.
The other major change is that
this wage threshold will be
automatically adjusted every three
years, beginning on January 1,
2020.
Options for employers for
responding to the Final
Rule
Employers may want to evaluate
their payroll data and the needs of
their business to decide if they
should make any changes with
compliance to the Final Rule. The
following are general options and
are not intended to be specific
suggestions.
1. Make no changes â€“ An
employer can choose to
make no changes to his/her
employeesâ€™ pay or hours.
They will continue to pay
current salaries but will now
include overtime after 40
hours for all employees
making less than $913 per
week.
2. Raise salaries â€“ An
employer may choose to
raise salaries above the
$913 threshold for certain
employees. If the employee
meets the two other white
collar exemption criteria,
they would be exempt from
overtime pay.
3. Reorganize workloads,
adjust schedules or spread
work hours â€“ Distributing
assignments to different
employees may equalize
the overtime necessary to
complete projects.
4. Adjust wages â€“ Changing a
salaried worker to an hourly
rate may prove more costeffective.
Seasonality
is not a factor and
"compensatory time"
cannot be used to offset
overtime from one week to
the next.
Exceptions
Sub-contractors control their own
employees and overtime is not an
issue with the general contractor.
As always, be careful, to make
sure they qualify as an
independent contractor or you
may be liable for other payroll
issues as well as overtime.
At Diel & Forguson LLC, it is our job to make sure that you have the knowledge you need
to comply with the ever-changing rules and laws affecting you and your business. We are
here to answer questions and offer advice about your specific situation.
O'Fallon, IL
Kenneth R. Diel, CPA, CVA
852 Cambridge Blvd, Suite 100
O'Fallon, IL 62269
618-632-7574
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Decent but Nothing Remarkable
Despite GDP again slowing in Q1, as has been the case for the past few years, the economic recovery
that began in July 2009 remains intact. The poor performance of the US economy from January through
March was almost expected, and the incoming employment, housing, and service sector data all point to
a modest economic pickup. GDP growth the rest of the year should average 2.2%, with growth in Q2
closer to 2.75% as the economy rebounds from a tough Q1. The combination of continued wage growth
and increased residential construction activity suggests that 2016 will probably improve as it progresses.
Despite weak energy prices, a continued strong dollar that has hurt manufacturing by making US
exports costly and imports cheaper, and a struggling agricultural sector, the rest of the economy is OK.
As long as the service sector and construction continue to expand and wages rise, the US economy will
continue to grow despite the headwinds it faces. Importantly, the labor market continues to strengthen,
voluntary quit rates are rising and are almost back to where they were before the Great Recession, the
number of involuntary terminations keeps falling, and job creation, while down from last year, remains
strong. At this rate, there will be little slack in the labor market 12 months from today. Lastly, passage
of the FY 2016 budget package has boosted economic activity as it extended some tax breaks and eased
spending caps on domestic and military spending, making fiscal policy pleasantly expansionary.
A definite economic bright spot in 2016 has been housing, and that is due to rising household formation.
After averaging well over 1.2 million annually from 1983 through 2006, household formation
plummeted to just 600,000 in 2014. Since then, it has been rising by about 1.2 million a year. Add to
this slightly improved access to credit, and housing starts should reach an annualized average rate of
1.19 million during the second half of 2016, their best level since late 2007, with new single-family
construction contributing at a pace of 810,000 units and multifamily adding 380,000. Despite being
severely constrained by a lack of inventory, pending home sales are strengthening and existing home
sales should rise by 3% annually, while home prices should rise by 5% annually.
As for inflation, it remains benign but shows signs of slowly rising from its current level. The dollar is
likely to strengthen slightly in the latter part of the year and oil prices appear to be rising, thus the two
trends that have exerted strong deflationary pressures on imports and energy respectively should
dissipate. Moreover, as the unemployment rate continues falling, labor shortages are becoming
increasingly widespread. This pushes up wage growth, which is definitely rising, albeit modestly, and
thereby boosts household spending. However, rising prices and wages will push the Fed to raise shortterm
rates by one-quarter-of-one percent as early as July, and certainly by November or December.
Long-term rates have bottomed and 10-yr Treasuries will end the year at close to 2% as the economy
strengthens.
In short, the economy continues to grow modestly.
Short-term interest rates are likely to start rising,
wages are rising, and residential construction activity
looks to continue to slowly strengthen as we go into
2017. Most critically, continued solid job creation
will keep consumer spending up and the likelihood
of a recession during the next six months, close to
zero.
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Sample of an Issue in the QA book.
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