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Even with the weather not cooperating with us on Saturday we had visitors at all of the homes. Sunday was a beautiful day with many more touring these four fabulous homes. I have thanked the builders who stepped up to be part of this tour many times, but I need to thank them again for understanding the vision and opportunity this weekend event provided. So once again, Arnold, Ken, Tim, and Luigi – THANK YOU! I would also be remiss in not thanking Jim and Doron again as well for opening their home for the Kick Off event. I cannot imagine the evening being any better than what we experienced. We were privileged to enjoy your absolutely stunning estate, home, and pool house. THANK YOU! What a great evening at Connecticut Stone on April 5th! Tyra Dellacroce and her staff hosted our largest General Membership Meeting to date. The food, drink, raffles – all I can say is WOW and a BIG thank you! Be sure to check out the photos on page 16. The May 3rd General Membership meeting is sure to sell out. Clarke Showrooms once again is hosting the Building Official of the Year event in South Norwalk. This is a limited seating event so if you haven’t registered yet do so quickly. A new education series is being offered through one of our members - Sandler Training. The first class is April 28th but you can still sign up for the May 12 & 24th classes. Plus the May OSHA class is open to register – We sell out every class so register early! 6 | HBRA of Fairfield County | APRIL 2017 Due to some unforeseen circumstances (a fire at the Italian Center in Stamford), we have had to change our June Annual Meeting venue to the Greenwich Regency Hyatt. The date has also changed to Friday June 9th. Come walk the red carpet and join us for cocktails, dinner, and our HBRA awards, plus a silent and LIVE auction benefitting the NEW HBRA scholarship Fund. See Page 19 for additional details. The Annual Golf Outing will be held at Tashua Knolls Golf Course on Monday July 24th. See page 20 for information. Additional announcements will be sent out shortly to the membership. Please be sure to check out the Builder Member Spotlight. Two more of our builders are highlighted - if you would like to be included, please contact me or the office. As always, if you have any questions, please call the office or e-mail us at hbra@buildfairfieldcounty.com! Best, Gina Calabro gina@buildfairfieldcounty.com "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. 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Jim Hoffman and Doron Sabag graciously opened their Greenwich estate and pool house to over 100 guests to celebrate the launch of the tour while also raising money for PSC Partners Seeking a Cure. Guests enjoyed a delicious array of appetizers and desserts from David’s Soundview Catering. A wine tasting featured ONE HOPE Wines, a cause-centric winery that is making a social impact by donating 50% of their profits to partnered causes. And a special tasting of the new RIPE bar juices from FreshBev. Each guest also received a Luxury Home Tour tote, the official guidebook, a ticket to the 8 | HBRA of Fairfield County | APRIL 2017 weekend tour, and the April issue of CTC&G featuring the four homes on the tour. Craig Wiele spoke to the group about the PSC Partners Seeking a Cure, a volunteer organization that provides primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) patients and their caregivers education and support and to raise funds to research the origins and a cure for the disease. Donating to this organization was special cause for the HBRA as one of our member’s granddaughter’s is living with this disease. Jeff Vangele of Wells Fargo, also spoke to the group on current programs offered to builders and potential homeowners. Special thanks to Wells Fargo, the evening’s main sponsor, to Jim & Doron, and to CTC&G, the Luxury Home Tour Media Sponsor. ׉ 7cassandra://0TgfPsKvvSZt1jeQxv6ED8XHR8gguh-fILD4PYOMam8\`Yn[+ ׉E“An absolutely spectacular location to kickoff the weekend of the 2017 Luxury Home Tour and to raise money and awareness for a worthwhile charity” APRIL 2017 | HBRA of Fairfield County | 9 Yn[+ Yn[+ (בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://d27vQPKI6KUAHi_Q70rLY4RH5nztuYlWkdr5EeYQ5QQz`iq׉ 7cassandra://I31S31KbTvZ_Zf3pFLqAfBY5q7uZA9SOmYFpmxlm9xQF`׉ 7cassandra://bkl1wHf3DZPHyvH5nzUa5beHaCHWcwoSLZKT65erG74P&`׉ 7cassandra://Pggefz0umNR6BDqUTJW4zBRC_IYz99lpoTScclv47Qs*͠ Yn[+ ׉E>LUXURY HOME TOUR WEEKEND 1 WEEKEND | 4 BUILDERS | 400 ENTRIES ׉ 7cassandra://bkl1wHf3DZPHyvH5nzUa5beHaCHWcwoSLZKT65erG74P&`Yn[+ ׉ECT he first annual Luxury Home Tour was a great success with over 140 unique visitors toured four of the most beautifully crafted and decorated spec homes in Darien and Greenwich. Although a light rain fell on Saturday, crowds still turned out at to meet the builders and explore these multimillion dollar, beautifully staged homes. Over $4,000 was raised for charity from ticket sales and donations. The tour featured the sprawling colonial built by Doherty & DeLeo, listed at $5.6 million, that featured a two-story foyer, formal living & dining rooms, gourmet kitchen open to the great room, 5 fireplaces, extensive built-in cabinetry, an elevator, a heated pool with spa, smart house technology, and a 3-car heated garage, all just minutes from Pear Tree Beach and downtown Darien. In Riverside, at $6.5 million, the timeless stone and clapboard colonial built by Argus Development in collaboration with Mockler Taylor Architects and Rutherford Landscape Architects designed to blend with the mature streetscape of Meadow Road. This beautiful six bedroom home featured an elegant living room with a wet bar, oak paneled study and spectacular open concept kitchen/family room, with an expansive lower level offering a temperature controlled wine cellar, playroom, second laundry and private exercise room. In Old Greenwich, a spectacular new FEMA compliant construction from Karo Associates listed at $5.25 million, with waterfront views on three sides built to take full advantage of its highly coveted location. The 4 bedroom, 3½-bath treasure features a beautifully dramatic barrelvaulted ceiling entry is fully paneled, leading to the magnificent first floor complete with custom builtins and the exquisite millwork and a 16-ft glass NanaWall that allows clear viewing to the water. Last, but certainly not least was the stunning Darien 4 bedroom, 4½-bath home built by Altamura Homes at $2.3 million. 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Tim O’Malley of Argus Development, Ken DeLeo and John Doherty of Doherty & DeLeo Development and Arnold Karp of Karp Associates. Additional thanks to the Luxury Home Tour Committee and all of the amazing volunteers who worked Saturday and/or Sunday at the homes scanning tickets or guiding visitors. 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Our products, manufactured in North Carolina, Indiana and Oregon are specially formulated for high performance, look like natural wood but are fire, bug, moisture, impact and fade resistant with the strength and durability to handle any kind of weather in any climate. Romi Leska Romi Masonry Construction, LLC RMC/Romi Masonry Construction LLC specializes in all types of masonry construction. We are fully staffed, and able to handle any-size project. With over 10 years of experience, RMC offers a 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Our mission is to create long-term client relationship based on the achievement of client goals. Bethryn Rogers Coastal Tree Experts, Inc. What makes our company stand out? Very simply, it’s SERVICE! From its founding in 1973, Coastal Tree has always operated as a small organization. Our sole mission has been to provide the highest quality service to those who truly appreciate and value the beauty of their home’s landscape. 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Our sole mission has been to provide the highest quality service to those who truly appreciate and value the beauty of their home’s landscape. Our success over the years in attaining and RETAINING a quality client base is testament to our high degree of personal service. Brett Fagan Build BNT, LLC BNT’s mission is to LEAD, EMPOWER and CHANGE Bridgeport neighborhoods, improving quality of life through affordable housing opportunities. To meet this challenge, BNT develops and manages affordable housing, creates healthy homes with a focus on lead remediation and provides comprehensive homeownership for low and moderate income families. Welcome to Our Newest Affiliate Members Joy Marino Maureen Rooney Elizabeth Ethridge McGann Sheri Snellman Jen Balash Look no further for an insurance agent who can work with you to design an insurance portfolio just right for your business. If you engage in construction or remodeling of one or two family residences in CT then I want to talk to you. 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John has indepth proficiency on a range of project sizes, including single family residential houses and estates, multifamily residential developments, as well as large scale commercial, institutional and campus sized projects. John’s capabilities include all stages of development from initial feasibility studies, through the permitting, construction, and close out of projects. John joins us from a local engineering company, where he has gained invaluable knowledge and experience in managing the workflow of complex projects. We are ready to meet all your indoor and outdoor needs. We look forward to hearing from you! 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You can watch these spectacular transformations take place April 26th and May 24th on HGTV. Wright Building Company has been the area’s premier builder of fine custom homes for over 30 years. They are well respected among homeowners, architects and interior designers by providing experience, process, skill and communication to every job. They have built and renovated over 100 homes and always provide individualized consultation and ongoing communication to ensure their client’s needs are satisfied. Chris Wright is proud to say, “Our homes are not only beautiful, they are the most efficient homes around”. 26 | HBRA of Fairfield County | APRIL 2017 Wright Building Company has 3 Divisions; Custom Home Building, Additions & Renovations and Estate Care. 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More than 300 executives joined SmartCEO in celebrating 60 of New York area’s fastest-growing companies, including (50) mid-sized companies, (6) Blue Chip companies and (4) Emerging Growth companies, at their annual award ceremony in Manhattan. The Murphy Brothers began their general contracting business nearly 40 years ago, operating out of the basement of their parents’ home in Larchmont, NY. Today they are known throughout the region for their custom homes and renovations as well as construction work at area private clubs. “The act of ‘building a building’ is essentially the same as it was when we started”, said Sean Murphy. “However, we’re learning to stay ahead of the curve with regard to green building, energy efficiency, stricter regulations and smart technology. After 40 years, we’re still learning”. Chris Murphy attributes their company longevity to successful collaborations, “Our company puts a lot of emphasis on achieving success through teamwork”. . For more information on the Future 50 winners, to read their inspiring stories, click here. Cozy Basement Renovation for the Finnegans Check out this week’s episode of George To The Rescue on NBC. Early this winter Rings End participated with our long time customer Dan Divitto (DPD Builders) on a remodel project of the Finnegan residence. The Finnegan family faced some unique challenges to make their home more handicap accessible for their 3 year old daughter Mia. Be sure to watch the heartwarming 28 | HBRA of Fairfield County | APRIL 2017 story of the Finnegan family and their adorable little girl Mia. A special thanks to Rings End ownership for helping a local family meet a few of their special needs. Watch the episode here ׉ 7cassandra://Au2FOjFG3vk12mD_5oer_K5t3S7p0MVHJ8Yilr55brcS`Yn[+ O׉EBUILDERS, ARCHITECTS & INTERIOR DESIGNERS JOIN US FOR OUR MONTHLY TOUR of the Crestron Design Center in NYC! 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The survey of architecture firms found that the most popular kitchen features were a computer area or charging station (42% of firms reporting such work in 2016 compared to 49% in 2015), under-counter appliances (38% in 2016 and 33% in 2015), larger pantry space (34% in 2016 and 2015) and high-end appliances (31% in 2016 and 39% in 2015). Additions and alterations were the most popular construction activities last year (54% in 2016 and 61% in 2015), followed by kitchen and bath remodels (51% in 2016 and 54% in 2015). Dive Insight: Home renovations remain a popular choice as rising home prices and persisting inventory shortages dissuade prospective buyers from entering the market or trading up. While homeowners are indeed more optimistic about selling — with 69% in the first 30 | HBRA of Fairfield County | APRIL 2017 quarter saying it was a good time to do so, according to the National Association of Realtors — not enough owners are putting their properties on the market to provide the supply needed to meet demand at these typically lower price points. Instead, many homeowners are finding new ways to add value to their existing homes. According to AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, this trend is apparent in the rise in popularity of outdoor kitchens. With interior kitchens functioning as the hub of the home, Baker said, homeowners are trying to replicate that space outdoors and bring some of the related activity with it. The AIA study comes on the heels of a January report by Houzz that found U.S. kitchens are getting bigger and more modern in style, with more than onethird of respondents saying they were increasing their kitchen’s footprint. In another recent report, Remodeling magazine found that general home remodeling will return of 64.3% of a homeowner’s initial investment upon resale, with a major mid-range kitchen remodel recovering 65.3%. Read More ׉ 7cassandra://TNn4yY6iRm076ZnvvCobr-UAy-aSl2yGN48tA-dScGsEF`Yn[+ U׉E0There’s an app for that: How new tech is changing the way we buy and sell homes T Jobs, Good Jobs, And Home Buying T ech pioneer Kodak, headquartered in the upstate New York city of Rochester, employed 145,000 workers in 1988, to manufacture, distribute, and market its film and cameras. Today, there are more photographic images taken in a single hour than were shot in all of the 1800s, many of them on Instagram, owned by Facebook, which employs just under 18,000. What this case is an example of is how technology may generate wealth and productivity in America in broad strokes on the one hand, but when it comes down to specific places and specific worker groups, they’re worse off than they were. Now, a positive jobs report this past Friday--235,000 jobs created in February, and a lower unemployment rate of 4.7%-- carries with it four key meaningful areas of interest for home builders and developers at present: household wage growth, consumer confidence, good job concentration, and interest rate increases. Let’s take a look at them, shall we? Wage and income growth: Calculated Risk blogger Bill McBride explains that household wage growth is trending upward, as evidenced in Friday’s jobs report. Here, McBride looks at earnings growth, employment to population ratio improvement, and declines in both part-time-for-economic-reasons and unemployed for more than 26 weeks groups. Read More he internet has become the go-to tool for homebuyers. Searchable listings on websites like Redfin, Trulia and Zillow have helped to modernize the homesales process by giving buyers a look at what properties are available in their community of choice from anywhere with internet access. According to a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors, 95% of homebuyers used the internet as part of their home search last year. When narrowed to just millennials, that figure jumps to 99%. Mobile is also catching on, with 58% of millennials and 46% of Gen-Xers using a device such as a smartphone or tablet to find their home. 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Get ahead of them & learn what you need to know for your business and your employees. The OSHA 10hour construction training course is designed for anyone in the construction industry. Upon completion, participants will receive an OSHA construction safety and health 10-hour course completion card from the Department of Labor. OSHA 10 cards are good for 5 years. HBRA Members: $30.00 Non-Members: $60.00 *Must attend both dates in order to receive OSHA card-per federal regulation. Continental Breakfast & Lunch included both days. Payment must be received by May 8th to reserve your spot. Walk-ins will not be accepted at this course due to limited seating. Sponsored by: 32 | HBRA of Fairfield County | APRIL 2017 ׉ 7cassandra://v_m-GwdRigiA9WB3156JtjHmJTdvA7Z3C4AOTPVFJDQA`Yn[+ _׉E fHBRA Breakfast Series – Sales Institute The HBRA of Fairfield County and Sandler Training will be launching a Sales Institute in April and May at the Rings End Educational Facility in Stratford. This sales training is designed to help discover how simple improvements to your sales cycle and close ratio can increase your team’s highest level of performance to exponentially improve your bottom line. The Sandler sales methodology fosters an attitude of leadership, rather than just emphasizing technique. Reinforcement training facilitates the development of new and empowering behaviors, attitudes, and sales skills, mapping a unique road map to lasting success. Three courses will be offered that can be taken individually or as a package. Classes are from 8AM to Noon – breakfast is provided. The cost for all three courses is only $800 (normally $995), or you can pick and choose a course for $325 each. April 28th: Part A: Understand the 4 Personality Styles Salespeople recognize that establishing rapport with a prospect is an essential ingredient for developing a meaningful business relationship. Learn how personality affects the sales process as well as prospecting. This tool can help you and your employees learn more about personality styles, paving the way toward improved communication. Part B: Developing a Sales System Tired of providing unpaid consulting to potential customers and watching the deals go elsewhere? The Sandler sales system will be different than any other sales call you have ever done. You should hear things from your prospects that you have never heard before. You should be able to “sell” without the stress and pressure of traditional sales. May 12th: Part A: Develop Leverage When it Comes Down to Price Effective questioning strategies help move your prospects’ and customers decision forward. Learn how to ask the tough and effective questions. Part B: Why do People Make the Decisions that They do? Is your brain working for you or against you? Learn how to become a sales psychologist. Understand the barriers to success and develop tools to deal with the difficult prospect/customer. May 24th: Learn How to Separate Yourself from the Competition Tired of drawing up the plans, writing the proposal, and being told “this really isn’t what we’re thinking?” People buy emotionally and justify intellectually. People buy for two reasons – to avoid pain or to gain pleasure. Pain is 4x stronger than pleasure … so are you presenting your proposal effectively? For more information, contact the HBRA office at hbra@buildfairfieldcounty or 203-335-7008. 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