The Home Builder - November 2023

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VOLUME LXX

No. 11

November 2023

November 9 State of the Industry Summit to feature Tobin, Crone

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tive officer in May.

The State of the Industry Summit, presented by Hotch- kiss Insurance Agency Nov. 9, features two speakers who will address key issues impacting the market in the North Texas region. The national political en- vironment is complicating the movement of legislation, as well as new federal regulations that impact home building and development. With Washington seemingly sidelined, state and local governments are racing to fill the void in housing policy. Bringing his unique perspec- tive on the intersection of poli- tics, policy, and the economic outlook and what it means for housing will be James Tobin, who was named the National Association of Home Builder’s new president and chief execu-

Tobin has 20 years of ex- perience in the housing industry and a proven track record of success in leading federal leg- islative advocacy. Former Dallas BA Ex- ecutive Officer Phil Crone will cover some of the defining issues he’s working on in his new role as vice president of the Leading Builders of America, whose leadership is composed of CEOs from more than 20 of the nation’s largest home build- ers, companies that collectively comprise nearly half of the country’s residential construc- tion activity. Crone will address the numerous regulatory and leg- islative challenges at the fed- eral and state levels that the housing industry is facing. At

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Carl Whitaker with RealPage will give a market update at the next Multifamily Build- ers Council luncheon. It begins Nov. 7 at 11:30 a.m. at Dallas BA of- fices in Plano. RSVP. n n n The Dallas Division’s Dec. 7 lunch meeting at Maggiano’s NorthPark will feature Fred Balda, president of Hillwood Communities. RSVP. n n n Registration is now open for Casino Christmas presented by KJ Custom Screens & Outdoor Living. Set for Dec. 7 at Vouv, it features casino play, a photo booth, a poker tournament, an ugly holiday sweater con- test, DJ and more. This event usually hosts over 200 attendees, and Dallas BA mem- bers are encouraged to make Casino Christ- mas their annual em- ployee holiday event! RSVP.

the federal level, this includes policies intended to address climate change through energy efficiency, decarbonization and resiliency measures. “Builders continue to face headwinds, especially in western states, which contribute to the nation’s overall housing shortage, but also position DFW as a strong

growth market,” he stated. The event, held at Venue Forty|50 in Addison, begins with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. courtesy of James Hardie Building Prod - ucts followed by the program at 9 a.m. Tickets are available HERE . Partnerships are available; details can be found HERE .

November is Spike appreciation month

November is National Spike Appreciation Month. This month members are en- couraged to recognize one of the most active and dedicated groups in the Association. Dallas BA’s top member- ship recruiters will be honored Nov. 30 with a special After Hours hosted by HomePro at their showroom in Carrollton. All members are encouraged to attend this free event and enjoy food, adult beverages and door prizes. Dallas BA Spikes help keep the housing industry‘s voice strong. “Everyone in the housing industry is better

off together and behind the same shield,” stresses Dallas BA Past President Andrew Pieper of Hillwood Commu - nities. “It’s better than going it alone.” With more than 2,100 Spike credits, Past President T.W. Bailey of Bailey Family Builders is not only the high- est ranked Dallas BA Spike, but also one of the highest ranked in the entire nation. He emphasizes that “ev - eryone in the home building industry needs to belong to their local association.”

Lansford Elected Honored Life Director Tim Lansford of Luxury Homes of Texas has been elected an Honored Life Director by the Dallas BA. Story is on Page 7 .

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David Lehde Director of Government Affairs Member Opportunity, Member Participation, Member Benefit The HomeFront Government Affairs News and Info It’s that time of year. When the our organization.

reason and the means for Dallas BA member engagement is right in front of us. The Fate City Council on Oct. 16 voted to approve updates to the city’s water, wastewater and roadway impact fees. The council was originally sched- uled to vote on the fees on Oct. 9, but the item was tabled after the Dallas BA continued to weigh in with concerns. Relaying the industry’s concerns about the proposed increases com- ing at a time of higher interest rates, material costs and other challenges to housing attainability, Dallas BA urged that the council consider amending the proposed roadway impact fees to lessen the impact. While water and wastewater impact fees were increased to $3,659 and $4,028 respectively, roadway impact fees were proposed to jump from $4,500 to $7,103 in the updated fee schedule. After further discussion with Dallas BA, Fate agreed to amend the proposed roadway impact fees to $5,000, with a phase-in to $5,400 in 2024 and $5,800 in 2025. As mentioned in previous Home Front columns, the City of Denton is preparing to bring back up their road- way impact fees for discussion, after taking a brief hiatus on the subject this past Spring. Council is tentatively on deck for Nov. 14 to receive and update on proposed fees. Dallas BA has been in communication with council members on the issue for almost a year. The Dallas Builders Association has long been the advocating voice for residential development and construc- tion. The drive for that comes from our member participation, but also from inspiration both inside and outside of

Members may remember former Dallas City Councilman Bill Blaydes, who served on city council in the early 2000s, and on the Dallas City Plan Commission before that. The council - man, who was known as a friend to our industry, recently passed away. We want to take this opportunity to recog- nize his service to the community, as well as his part in inspiring advocacy for our industry. Longtime Dallas BA Government Relations Committee and TAB com - mittee participant Sharon Reuler, as well as one of my predecessors, Paul Cauduro, recall an important experi - ence when delivering a HOMEPAC of Greater Dallas contribution to Blaydes during his run for city council. Dur- ing that meeting, Bill Blaydes made a point to strongly urge Dallas BA to engage more actively at Dallas City Hall, including testifying at Planning and Zoning and City Council hearings. It is a duty we still take very seriously, but we can always use more member participation, as that is what sends the clear message to decision makers. There are multiple ways, both upcoming and ongoing, that members can take the opportunity to get engaged. All Dallas Builders Association members who wish to participate or learn about our advocacy activities, or just get an update on local, state and federal regulatory movements that can impact our Dallas BA members, can join in on our Government Relations Committee meetings. Meetings are open to Association members only and information about dates and times can be found in Punch List or by contacting the Director of Government Affairs at David.Lehde@DallasBuilders.com. Our next GRC meeting will be Thurs -

Dallas BA member builders, developers and associates at Govern- ment Relations Committee meeting.

day, Dec. 14, at 9 a.m. There is not a November GRC meeting, as that will be covered by our State of the Industry Summit on Nov. 9 when Jim Tobin, president and CEO of the National As - sociation of Home Builders, will join past Dallas BA Executive Officer Phil Crone to talk about regulatory matters impacting housing. Another opportunity for Associa- tion members to participate in advo- cacy efforts is through HOMEPAC of Greater Dallas. Registration is now open for new member participation and member renewal for the 2023-24 cycle, which began in October. HOMEPAC of Greater Dallas is the political action committee for members of the Dallas BA. It is an essential part of the Association’s advocacy program. As we roll into 2024—with spring municipal, county and state legislative elections on the calendar—the government arena will only become more intense. It will be important that those

elected decision makers understand the need for a regulatory environment that does not negatively impact home building, as well as the boost it brings to the local and state economy. HOMEPAC of Greater Dallas helps support pro-housing candidates and incumbents for key city, county and selected state level offices. Members interested in partici - pating should contact the Director of Government Affairs or visit https:// dallasbuilders.org/advocacy/. We are always looking at new means to energize our advocacy and serve our members. So we appreciate our members’ participation and insight. “There’s nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true no - bility is being superior to your former self.” — Credited to Ernest Heming - way, argued to be W. L. Sheldon, maybe even Seneca (Note: Scholars argue the source via comparison. Possibly missing the point.)

The Home Builder is published monthly by the Dallas Builders Association at 5816 W. Plano Pkwy., Plano, Texas 75093. Telephone 972-931-4840. BARCIE VILCHES , Editor

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Upcoming Class: November

AFTER HOURS Hosted By: November 30 6pm - 8pm Enjoy delicious food and beverages while networking with fellow industry professionals. This event is free to attend, but advance reservations are requested. www.DallasBuilders.org/calendar Spike Appreciation

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Human Resources: Managing a Better Business Series - Nov. 29 Get the right people on board by better understanding personal- ity types and how to clearly com- municate. Master Instructor Donny Mack, CAPS, CGP, CGR, GMB, will discuss personal styles and effective performance.

Topics will include: n Hiring; n Training; n Managing; and n Motivating. Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $35 Member/ $55 Non- Member Register for Human Resources Class.

Dallas BA celebrates its awesome Spikes!

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Godinez. “Our Spikes are the influen - tial leaders who provide strength and vitality to our organization.” The Dallas BA has some of the highest ranking Spikes in the nation. The Association’s Top 25 Spikes are:

Six-time Shorty Howard Award honoree Donnie Evans of Altura Homes explains to membership pros- pects that the Association is working on everyone’s behalf to make this the best industry to be working in. Chris Clay of 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, the top membership recruiter in 2021 and 2022, mentions that in his experience “If you get involved with the Association, it will pay you back.” Spikes understand and com- municate the vital importance of membership in the Dallas BA effec - tively to prospective members of the Association. The National Association of Home Builders recognizes and re - wards peer-to-peer recruiting through the Spike Club. Members of the Spike Club receive several benefits and recognition throughout the year. Quali- fying members will receive national recognition on the Spike Wall of Fame and Top 100 leaderboards. Additionally, the NAHB Spike Club includes unique and valuable lapel pins for each level of achieve- ment. These Spike Club levels range from Spike Candidate (1-5 credits) to Life Spike (25 credits) to Royal Spike (150 credits) all the way up to All-Time Big Spike (1500+ credits). “Member-to-Member recruit - ment and retention is the largest source of growth for our Association,” says Dallas BA Executive Officer Gena

Yearlong Membership Partner:

n T.W Bailey - 2,109.50 n John Bynum - 1,509.00 n Bob Cresswell - 1,407.00 n George Lewis - 455.50 n Donnie Evans - 377.50 n Mike Mishler - 320.00 n Tim Jackson - 285.00 n Mike Phillips - 256.50 n Kristin King - 247.00 n Pat Nagler - 244.00 n Jerry Carter - 234.00 n James Siepiela - 220.50 n Peter Shaddock Sr. - 218.00 n Tommy Ford - 211.50 n Rich Messenger - 175.00 n Jim Johnson - 160.50 n Chris Jackson - 143.00 n Kevin McLain - 142.00 n Bill Deal - 131.00 n Richard Harwood - 130.00

n Matt Walls - 126.50 n Jeff Dworkin - 123.00 n Chris Clay - 122.00

n Carol Longacre - 116.50 n Michael Turner - 100.00 Thank you to Yearlong Mem - bership Partner StrucSure Home Warranty!

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Associates connect with volume builders at Speed Networking

Collin College honored the Dallas Builders Association Sept. 21 with a Legacy Patron President’s Circle Award, presented at the Plano Event Center. The President’s Circle is the premier giving society honoring Collin College’s donors with life - time giving of $20,000 or more. This year’s President’s Circle members were recognized at a VIP reception hosted by Collin College President Neil Matkin. Member - ship in the President’s Circle has

eight tiers ranging from the “Legacy Patron” tier to the “Million Dollar Club.” Sheena Beaver, Dallas BA staff operations officer, accepted the award on behalf of the Association. Dallas BA supports the Collin College Construction Management Program’s Excellence Fund, which assists students financially on a needs-based basis and helps keep them on track for the program. Contributions to the fund can be made HERE.

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Collin College President Dr. Neil Matkin presents the President’s Circle Award to Dallas BA Op- erations Officer Sheena Beaver, who accepts on behalf of the Association.

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Tim holds 12 professional certifi - cations, 11 of which he earned in less than 10 months. He is a veteran home builder, remodeler and real estate broker with 25+ years in the industry and has over three decades of applied leadership ex- perience spanning multiple industries. Tim is a national trainer and owns a thriving full-service training and consulting firm. He has influenced thousands in successful leadership, business and sales. Tim has presented

his training programs to numerous Fortune 500 companies, colleges and universities, government agencies and defense and military organizations. Tim is a speaker at residential construction industry events, including The International Builders’ Show®. He also conducts regular educational sessions for NAHB and the Dallas BA and is now certified through NAHB to train and approve instructors. He is currently serving his second year as chairman of the Education Commit -

tee. Tim has developed and instruct- ed the DBA LEADERS program for three years. The program is yearlong with over 40 participants since its in- ception.

CGB, CGP, CGR, CMP, CSP, GMB, GSP, Master CGP, Master CSP, MIRM, has been elected an Honored Life Di- rector by the Dallas BA. This honor is given to active, committed and contributing Associa- tion members who have served on the Board of Directors for at least seven years. They are selected by the Nomi- nating Committee, who reviews their qualifications. They are then elected by the Board of Directors.

Tim Lansford

He has been the on-air talent and host for two Dallas real estate radio shows. He is active in the National Association of Remodelers Institute, National Association of REALTORS ® , National Speakers Association, Soci- ety for Human Resource Management, Toastmasters and many state and local associations and charities.

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field on Oct. 12 to participate in the HOMEPAC Shootout, presented by BGE, Inc. The Association’s clay shoot, benefiting advocacy, provided a fun opportunity for members to enjoy the outdoors. Hosted at the famed Elm Fork Shooting Sports facility in Dal- las, the event saw many shooters take to the field. The team representing Bush/ Rudnicki/Shelton took home first place, followed by the team represent- ing FACETS in second, besting a field of competitive teams. Dustin Baker achieved the honor of Top Shooter. A special thank you to HOMEPAC Shootout Partners: Title Partner — BGE, Inc. Cart Partners — Hotchkiss In - surance Agency and StrucSure Home Warranty Prize Partners — Burgess Con - struction Consultants and Fox Energy Specialists Station Partners — Altura Homes, Generator Supercenter, Neighborhood Management, Inc. and Tonti Properties

HOMEPAC Chair Rane Pearson, left, congratulates first place Team Bush Rudnicki Shelton: Daniel Pugh, Austin Motheral, Dustin Baker and Dillon Baker.

2nd Place: Team FACETS Kitchens, Appliances & Baths. From left are Phil Smith, Michael Turner with Classic Urban Homes and Wade Bruce. (Unavailable for photo: Rob Tye)

Top Shooter Dustin Bak- er, Bush, Rudnicki Shel- ton

A core mission of the Dallas BA is advocacy. Representing the home building industry in city halls, county court houses and the state capitol, Dallas BA works to keep its members informed on regulatory issues as well as serving as a trusted information resource for public officials.

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Kelly Hoodwin with Altura Homes receives a Dallas Cowboys Experience gift certificate, presented by After Hours Host Eric Kimberly with Texas Door & Trim.

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