The Home Builder - September 2024
VOLUME LXX
No. 8
August 2023
Industry Investors Metro East Division donates over $100,000 to Lone Star CASA
an attendance of over 3,000. This is the largest donation in the division’s 18-year his- tory. To date Metro East has donated almost $822,000 to the group. “We were excited to once again bring together car en - thusiasts and supporters of CASA to raise awareness and funds for this worthy cause,” said Dave Hambley of Lee Lighting, one of the show’s or - ganizers and a former CASA board member. two or more new members will earn a $50 Visa gift card for each one. Annual recruitment in- centives, listed below, will also apply during the contest period. • 2 members – Dallas BA Swag • 4 members - $50 Gift Card • 6 members - $100 Gift Card • 8 members - $500 Gift Card Call-a-thon participants will be placed in 5-person teams, with the winning team receiving an exclusive dining experience at the Tower Club of Dallas. The top individual mem- bership recruiter for the month of August will receive a $500 gift card.
The Metro East Division on June 15 presented a check for $100,938 to Lone Star CASA, a non-profit organi - zation that provides trained volunteer advocates to chil- dren who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. All proceeds from Metro East’s May 21 Cars For CASA were donated to the organiza - tion. The vintage car, truck and bike show boasted ap- proximately 400 entries and
BRIEFLY
Join the Young Profes- sionals Aug. 2 for a networking event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Association offices. Enjoy food, beverages, cornhole and washers. RSVP. n n n The Dallas presents Andrew Espinoza, director/chief building official for the City of Dallas, at its Aug. 3 lun- cheon. He will discuss the city’s new self- certification program and other upcoming initiatives. The program will also feature a Q&A session. RSVP. n n n New and longtime members alike are invited to the Member Welcome Breakfast on Aug. 7. Network with the Association’s newest members while learning how to maximize your Dal- las BA membership. Thank you to Yearlong Membership Partner StrucSure Home War- ranty. RSVP .
Mike Mishler, Larry Baty, Doug Bowerman, Greg Pas- chall, Dave Hambley and Jerry Carter present the larg- est check ever to Lone Star CASA Board Member Mark Cross.
Rush for the Goal Line starts Aug. 1 The Association’s
Legislative Wrap-Up Presented By
month-long membership drive gets underway in August. The drive corresponds with NAHB offering double Spike credits and a statewide drive being coordinated by the Texas As- sociation of Builders. Incentives, courtesy of StrucSure Home Warranty, are available when members are recruited directly or a prospect joins after referral to Director of Membership Coleman Yates. A call-a-thon is sched- uled for Aug. 7 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Dallas BA of - fice in Plano. Lunch will be provided. Some leads will be available; however, drive par- ticipants are urged to use their own networks for recruitment prospects. Recruiters who bring in
The program features Scott Norman of the Texas Association of Builders, who will present an overview of the recent legislative session and discuss key legislation that will impact home building.
August 8 8:30am - Registration & Light Breakfast 9:00am -10:00am - Legislative Wrap-Up Dallas BA Office 5816 W Plano Pkwy Plano, TX Register This program is for Association members only. Attendance is free but registration is required.
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The HomeFront Government Affairs News and Info
David Lehde Director of Government Affairs
Some Local, Some State, Some Fun
Denton Expected to Resume Update to Roadway Impact Fees The City of Denton will soon restart the discussion on its roadway impact fees. Builders and developers, as well as those who work with them, should be paying close attention to how this will impact new home con- struction. The roadway fee has not seen its rate change since 2016, when Dallas BA was successful in advocating for those fees to be implemented at a lower rate than studied. It is currently anticipated that the item could be brought before the Council in September. In a process that involved com- mittee review in late 2022, the Denton City Council originally planned to hold its hearings on the Roadway Impact Study and the ensuing fee adoption as early as March of 2023. The hearing was delayed a month and then delayed indefinitely, as coun - cil members voiced their desire for more information regarding what the options before them would mean in both the overall funding of the road - ways listed in the city’s improvements plan, as well the impact on single and multi-family homes that would be as- sessed the fees per rooftop and unit. The 2016 fee was implemented at a rate per rooftop of 20% of the maxi- mum assessable fee allowed. However, that maximum fee has increased from $9,808 for the city-wide average per single family home to $20,538. In meetings held earlier this year, council members were evaluating whether to set the rate actually col- lected per home at 30%, 40%, 50%, or some other percentage of the maxi - mum fee allowed. While that would be a major increase per home, it was not as devas-
tating as the rate of 75% that had been raised in discussion. However, those discussions were under a previous city council and even at just 30% of the maximum, the fee could increase more than $4,000 per rooftop from the 2016 rate. With a maximum of 50%, that fee increase moves north of $8,000, with the assessment being more than $10,000 per home. With significant growth continu - ing in Denton County, it is important that the city’s leaders, including those recently seated council members, not increase fees to a level that would not only price families out of their choice of a home, but also hurt Denton’s abil- ity to be competitive with surrounding areas. Dallas BA Legislative Wrap-Up, presented by StrucSure Home Warranty, Aug. 8 With keeping housing attainable for Texas families in mind, home builders had a highly successful legis - lative session in Austin this year. This effort was spearheaded by the Texas Association of Builders government relations staff and included the work of Dallas BA. Leading this effort was TAB CEO Scott Norman. Scott will be here at the Dallas BA to present a wrap-up of the 88th Texas Legislature and the success our industry had in getting legisla - tion passed … and killed. The Aug. 8 members only event is free but requires registration. Registration can be done under the event listing on the calendar at www.DallasBuilders.org. Among the bills to be discussed will be a Dallas BA and TAB priority bill related to development review and inspection fees and needed changes to both the Residential Claims Liability Act and the Statute of Repose.
Dallas BA was heavily engaged in the effort to advance HB 3492, in co - ordination with TAB. The legislation, which becomes effective on Sept.1 of this year, prohibits municipalities and counties from considering the cost of constructing or improving public infra - structure in determining the amount of the inspection fees. Rather, the municipality or coun- ty must use the actual cost to review a plan or inspect the infrastructure. Furthermore, the legislation requires the governmental entity to calculate what the actual cost is to provide the inspection and provides entities with a method for determining how to calcu - late these costs. Using the methods outlined in the legislation will lead to reduced fees which will ultimately be passed on to future home buyers. The bill was authored by Rep. Lynn Stucky (R) and sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Drew Springer (R). HB 2022 and HB 2024, both by Rep. Jeff Leach (R) and Sen. Phil King (R), were the top priority bills for TAB this year. HB 2022 makes needed changes to the Residential Claims Liability Act (RCLA). The legislation includes statutory language changes to reflect precedent case law, clarifies that li - ability should only apply to actual home defects, allows for follow-up inspections to allow for the repairs, and increases contractor’s deadline to make an offer of repair by 15 days. The bill also prohibits the con- tractual waiver of RCLA provisions. The bill helps return RCLA to its true intent. The law becomes effective on Sept. 1. HB 2024 helps the homeowner by requiring that a written warranty be offered by builders and remodel - ers in order to reduce the Statute of
Repose for latent defects of one and two- family homes or townhouses (of not less than three stories) to a period of six years. If a builder/remodeler provides a written warranty, the statute of repose (the absolute time a builder could be subjected to litigation for construction defects) would be reduced to a lesser number of years. This change brings Texas in line with many of its peer states that have reduced the times in their similar statutes. With two-thirds majority approval, this law is now in effect as of June 9. The Legislative Wrap-Up, pre - sented by StrucSure Home Warranty will dive deeper and will be an inter- esting way to learn more about the advocacy done on your behalf. The Association is excited to present another fun opportunity for members to assist with our industry’s advocacy efforts. And with this one, you don’t even have to sit through one of my government relations updates. Registration is now open for the HOMEPAC Shootout that will be hosted at Elm Fork Shooting Sports on Oct. 12. The Association’s clay shoot benefits both HOMEPAC of Greater Dallas and the Association’s issues fund. Partner opportunities are available. Registration and partner informa - tion can be found in the event listing under the calendar at www.Dallas - Builders.org. For more information about these and other advocacy related issues and events, members can contact the Dallas BA’s Director of Government Affairs. Although with that, you probably will have to sit through a bit of an update. HOMEPAC Shootout, presented by BGE, Inc.
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Volume Builder Edition 10 volume builders, 10 associates in 2 hours. Oct 17 - 3-5 p.m. Associates will have 10 minutes of one-on-one face time with each builder in a rotation. Builders will have an opportunity to hear about new, innovative products, services, and special offers from 10 Associates. Only two Associates from the same industry per event. Open
AFTER HOURS Thursday, August 24
6-8 p.m . Hosted By
2320 LBJ Frwy, Suite 100, Dallas Enjoy food and beverages while networking with fellow industry professionals. Door prizes include: Mavericks tickets w/parking, RTIC backpack cooler, beach bag w/ accessories, stadium chair, cornhole set Builder Jackpot – $700 DallasBuilders.org
only to Associates that service volume builders. Associates: $500 + door prize ($50+ value) Volume Builders: FREE REGISTER
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Upcoming Classes: August & September
Current Electrical: Building a Bet- ter House Class - Aug. 2 Topics will include: n Wiring n Codes n Breakers Class instructor is Greg Paschall, In addition to Education Title Partner StrucSure Home Warranty, Building a Better House Series part - ners are DuPont and Texas Builders Resource Group. Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $35 Member/ $45 Non-Member Hybrid Register for Current Electrical Class. Richardson Ready Electric. What You Don’t Know About Stucco Can Still Hurt You: Building a Bet- ter House Series - Aug. 10 Topics will include: n Waterproofing – Non-Stucco items necessary for successful stucco performance; n Stucco application for general IRC compliance; and n Designated drainage behind stucco (IRC 2021 compliance). Class instructor Rhondalyn Riley is a highly qualified professional who is well known within both the residen- tial and commercial building industries
throughout the State of Texas. Since 1993, she has been actively involved in on-site construction projects as an inspector and consultant for both cus- tom home builders and in commercial projects. In addition to Education Title Partner StrucSure Home Warranty, Building a Better House Series part - ners are DuPont and Texas Builders Resource Group. Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $35 Member/ $55 Non-Member Hybrid Register for What You Don’t Know About Stucco. 2023-2025 TAB Contracts Class - Sept. 7 The Bush Rudnicki Shelton Law Firm will offer guidance on the updates to the 2023-2025 Texas Association of Builders contracts package which will be released Sept. 1. The 2023-2025 contracts include changes from the past legislative session that reflect the most sweeping consequential changes to Texas residential construction law in last 30 years. Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $35 Member/ $45 Non-Member Register for 2023 Contracts Class.
Former Dallas Builders Association Executive Officer Phil Crone urges builders not to miss the Sept. 7 TAB Contracts Class.
August 2023
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Dallas BA members win TAB Star Awards Congratulations to Dallas BA ners were:
Warranty - Associate Professional of the Year n Sierra Viscardis, CLM Mort- gage - Mortgage Industry Professional of the Year n Casey Gerwer, J. Anthony Custom Homes, dba Homes by J. Anthony - On-Site Sales Professional of the Year n Brandi Powers, Tilson Home Corporation - Sales Manager of the Year n J. Anthony Custom Homes, dba Homes by J. Anthony, Bellagio - Best Landscape Design - Individual Residence n Johnson Development, Trinity Falls - Best Poolscape for a Com - munity n Alair Homes - Best Promo - tional 30-60 Second Video n Johnson Development, Trinity Falls - Best Special Event n J. Anthony Custom Homes, dba Homes by J. Anthony, Woodlake - Best Architectural Design (2M - 2.5M) n Lingenfelter Custom Homes, Cameron Project - Best Architectural Design (2.5M -3M) n Lingenfelter Custom Homes, Cooks Project - Best Architectural Design - Attached Home n J. Anthony Custom Homes, dba Homes by J. Anthony, Blondy Jhune - Best New Custom Home (2M - 2.5M) n J. Anthony Custom Homes, dba Homes by J. Anthony, Ethel Marie - Best Owners Suite (2M - 3M)
n J. Anthony Custom Homes, dba Homes by J. Anthony, Lucas Sales Brochure - Best Sales Brochure n Wan Bridge, The Residences at Rayzor Ranch - Best Architectural Design n HRS Build, Monterey Wellness Addition - HRS Build n Alair Homes, Lorraine Ave. - Best Kitchen Renovation (50K - 100K) n USI Design & Remodeling, Perfectly Combustible - Best Kitchen Renovation (100K - 150K) n HRS Build, Calculus Interior Design - Best Overall Interior Design (400K - 500K) n USI Design & Remodeling, Working From Home - Best Specialty Room (75K - 125K) n HRS Build, Wellness Addition - Best Specialty Room (Over 800K) HRS Build, Devonshire Cozy Cottage - Best Whole House Renova - tion (700K - 775K) n Divino Homes, Riverview Re- model - Best Whole House Renovation (Over 1M) n Grand Homes, Grand Whitehall - Best Bathroom Design (750K - 1M) n Grand Homes, Grand Whit- estone - Best Interior Merchandising (1M - 2M) n Grand Homes, Grand Alexan- dria III - Best Product Design (500K - 600K) n Grand Homes, Grand Whitehall - Best Product Design (750K - 1M)
members who were award winners in the Texas Association of Builders’ recent Star Awards. J. Anthony Custom Homes, dba Homes by J. Anthony was a Custom Builder Grand Award winner and Alair Homes was the recipient of the Remodeler Grand Award. Other Dallas BA category win -
n UtilityOn - Best Business
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n HomePro Home Technologies
- Best Showroom/Sales Center
n bathtubs.com/American Acryl -
ic - Best Website
n Runway Proptech LLC, Run -
way Metaverse - Best Product
n Tiffany Acree, StrucSure Home
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garage, and is 2,242 square feet. Spe - cial considerations include a smooth transition from the drive to the garage, 36-inch interior & exterior doors, a roll-in shower and many other ADA features. During a June 1 Town Hall meeting, Ronnie Lyes with Operation Finally Home shared details of the selected recipient and the numerous awards and medals they have received throughout their career. The next steps forward will in- clude a recipient surprise and ground - breaking event, Notes of Love event and, lastly, the home dedication. Stay tuned for announcements through Association communications DallasBuilders.org. In the meantime, the Association is accepting material, services and monetary donations for Project #9. If you are interested in donating to this project, please contact Sheena Beaver at sheena.beaver@dallasbuild - ers.com or 214-615-3881.
tion Finally Home project to build a mortgage-free custom home for a deserving American hero is now un - derway, and members are being called on for donations. This is the ninth home the Dallas BA has been a part of and the third house being constructed in Irving. By council vote, the City of Irving has donated four lots to Operation Finally Home for first responders and U.S. military veterans. Garvey Homes volunteered to lead the construction of this home a few short months ago. During this time, they have submitted and received approval of a budget, managed the donations and had plans drawn to incorporate the needs of the recipient, who will not be disclosed until the surprise reveal is held. The home consists of four bed- rooms, three bathrooms, a two-car
Garvey Homes will serve as builder captain for the Association’s ninth Operation Finally Home project in Irving.
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James Tobin, President & CEO, National Association of Home Builders
November 9 Venue Forty | 50 8:30 Registration/Breakfast 9-11:30 a.m. Program Partnerships Available REGISTER
Phil Crone, Vice President, Leading Builders of America
Presented by
Benefiting the Dallas BA’s HOMEPAC Thursday, October 12, 2023 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Elm Fork’s Woods & Meadows courses. Individual Shooter* – $150 Team of Four Shooters* – $600 Registration fees include breakfast, lunch, beverages, 100 sporting clay targets and range fee. Shooters must bring their own shotgun (12 or 20 gauge), ammo (100 rounds) and eye and ear protection. Elm Fork’s Pro Shop has shot- guns for rent and ammo for purchase if needed. *Only PERSONAL or NON-CORPORATE checks or charg - es may be accepted by HOMEPAC of Greater Dallas. REGISTER
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Membership recruiters achieve Spike honors
BUILDERS Build Worx Construction Heath Gage 903-521-2443 BUILDERS - REMODELER Danes Custom Homes Tina Roostai 214-535-6160 BUILDERS - RESIDENTIAL George C Fuller Contracting Company BUILDERS - RESIDENTIAL Spike: Tiffany Acree, Struc - Sure Home Warranty Kent Development LLC Austin Kent 503-505-4032 BUILDERS - RESIDENTIAL George Fuller 972-540-5980
Starside Custom Builders Cindy Warren 214-535-9169 BUILDERS - RESIDENTIAL Villa Surfaces Jaime Villarreal 214-769-2981 BUILDERS - REMODELER Spike: Chris Jent, The Avant Group SUSTAINING ASSOCIATES Industrial UAV Photography Leif Nelson 469-249-0707 MARKETING/ PROMOTIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES East Texas Brick Jason Jones 903-581-0002 Heritage Hardwood Floors - 20 Years Paul Lajoie, Marylee Lajoie, Ardy Shokri and Tony Schattle accept the milestone award celebrating the company’s 20 years of continuous member- ship in the Dallas BA. 10 Years Hammack Homes, LLC Hanson Construction Consulting, Inc. 5 Years Bank of Texas Tesch Development & Management
JobTread Software Eric Fortenberry 972-388-1001
Dallas BA Director of Government Af- fairs David Lehde, right, congratulates Dave Hambley of Lee Lighting, who has attained Green Spike status (50 Spike credits) in recognition of his efforts to recruit new members.
See complete contact information for all Dal- las BA members at DallasBuilders.org . Do Business with a fellow member of your Association. DO BUSINESS WITH AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER! PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Spike: Dan Glanville, Hotch- kiss Insurance Agency, LLC McLain Dowd Interiors Erica McLain 650-441-9898 DESIGN/ARCHITECTUR- AL SERVICES Spikes: Kevin McLain, Du - Pont & Dave Hambley, Lee Lighting Staxmatic Scott Beech 469-817-9661 HVAC AFFILIATES/ ADDITIONALS East Texas Brick Bill Odom 903- 312-8725 EXTERIOR CLADDING Spike: Donnie Evans, Altura Homes George C Fuller Contracting Company BUILDERS - RESIDENTIAL Spike: Tiffany Acree, Struc - Sure Home Warranty Villa Surfaces Cristina Villareal 469-243-4704 BUILDERS - REMODELER Spike: Chris Jent, The Avant Group Jana Condren 469-247-2990
The Association’s newest Life Spike is Rod Vochatzer with Kelly-Moore Paint Co. He has recruited 25 new members into the Dallas BA.
EXTERIOR CLADDING Spike: Donnie Evans, Altura Spike: Chris Clay, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty Milestone Anniversaries
Dan Glanville with Hotchkiss Insurance Agency is now an official member of the prestigious Spike Club after recruiting six new members.
Yearlong Membership Partner:
20 Years Ron McHam Homes WaterMark design.build. remodel Inc. 15 Years Grenadier Homes
Milestones Presented by:
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Jake Murillo, V Luxury Homes, wins 600 square feet of brown porcelain wood-like tile. With him are hosts Paul and Marylee Lajoie, Heritage Hardwood Floors.
John Humen, Metropark Build- ers, wins a 50” Philips HDTV, presented by hosts Paul and Marylee Lajoie with Heritage Hardwood Floors.
Greg Pascall, Richardson Ready Electric, wins a Car- hartt backpack with goodies, presented by host Marylee Lajoie, Heritage Hardwood Floors.
Hunter Brooks, Alair Homes - Lowry, wins a $50 gift card to Lucy’s Looks.
Builder George Davis wins 1,200 square feet of wood look laminate in dark brown.
Andrey Shelokovskiy, 360 Painting, wins a Caymus Napa Cab Magnum.
Madison Parker, Elite Remodeling, wins 600 square feet of gray por- celain tile.
Mira Sariyeva, Granite Master, wins a Capri Blue candle.
Dallas BA Treasurer Jim Falgout wins a $50 Lu- cy’s Looks gift card.
Rogel Diebel with Staxmatic wins a $150 Ruth Chris gift card.
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