MABA April Right Angle

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Issue 4April 2013

Inside

4 Upcoming Meeting Schedule

5 Rep. Duffy Briefs MABA

6 Rakowski, Deschane Address Committee

7 Home Products Show™ Pre-Registration

7 Hammer with a Heart

9 Brews, Brats and the Builders Association™

10 Parade of Homes™ Update

11 Member Advantage Program

12 Membership Report

13 Linkedin Seminar

14 New Homes Month

15 Federal Tax Credits

16 April 2nd Election Info

17 Board of Directors Report

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MABA’s 33rd Annual Home Products Show™ This year’s three-day annual showcase of new home construction and remodeling was well attended with over 11,000 consumers trekking through the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center. Consumers took in a wide variety of home building and remodeling products and services as well as an assortment of educational seminars. Throughout the weekend, exhibitors reported developing high-quality leads and making excellent contacts. The potential for sales, networking opportunities and the great exposure from the participation added up to a successful weekend for exhibitors and visitors alike.

“We had a great Show,” reports Home Products Show Committee Chair Virgil Waugh. “Exhibitors were very optimistic about the quality of the attendees. Many came in carrying plans for projects that they want to do right now, not next year.”

“The educational seminars continue to be a huge draw, some with standing room only,” reported Home Products Show Committee Vice Chair Chris Foss.

MABA extends a colossal thank you to the hundreds of members who exhibited and worked the Show this year!

A big thank you also goes to the Home Products Show™ Committee members who invested long hours in planning and preparation to ensure a smooth-running event. Committee members included: Chair Virgil Waugh (Windsor Building Systems, LLC/Amwood Homes, Inc.), Vice Chair Chris Foss (Chris Foss Contractor, Inc.), Pat Schafer (Stagecoach Plumbing), Scott Engelberger (Fireplace Professionals, Inc.) and Tim Woollen (Tailored Living Featuring Premier Garage).

Also, special thanks also go to: •TheHomeProductsShowSeminarWorkGroup,chairedbyEricLegreid(AirQualitySystems), for the many hours invested preparing, organizing and presenting the consumer seminars

•Toalloftheseminarpresentersandemceesforvolunteeringtheirtimetoensureatop-notch seminar program

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Seminars were packed with attendees looking for information on the latest home products and services.

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2013 Leadership

MABA Officers President Abe Degnan President-Elect Justin Temple First Vice President Harvey Kessel Treasurer Andy Inman Secretary Angie Kieta Immediate Past President Mike Vilstrup

MABA Directors Dan Beal Chuck Elliott Mark Brehmer John Schwingle Harvey Kessel Don Tierney Ken Kurszewski Andy Voeltner Executive Director Vacant

MABA Mission StatementThe Madison Area Builders Association is a non-profit trade organization comprised of members representing all aspects of the building industry.• MABA promotes a positive business environ-

ment by uniting its members and serving the community;

• MABA’s services and activities foster the profes-sionalism of its members and provide a forum for education and information exchange for the benefit of the industry and the communities its members serve;

• MABA monitors and exerts influence upon issues and regulations affecting the housing industry, particularly those related to availability and affordability.

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STAFF WRITERAndrew Disch

The Right Angle is published 11 times per year. Notice of local, state, and national programs/events is a service to MABA members. Such notices do not indicate MABA endorsement or sponsorship un-less specifically noted. The acceptance of advertising in The Right Angle does not indicate approval or endorsement of the advertiser or the advertiser’s product by MABA. MABA makes no warranties and assumes no responsibility or complete-ness of the information contained herein.

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President’s Message

Abe DegnanDegnan Design Builders, Inc.

April 2013

As I write this, I’m really ready for winter to be over. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, though, with some good industry news, which includes:

1. Reports of condo and home sales are up this month,

2. Exhibitors at the Home Products Show™ have given me favorable feedback about the people who came to see them, the appointments they have scheduled and the favorable buying signals, and

3. We have about 31 homes in the Parade of Homes™, and a large number of them (including mine!) are under contract, including all four in the Conservancy Place site!

But that doesn’t make construction any easier for us. The weather is already challenging. Moreover, there are reports of aggressive OSHA inspections! Fall protection rules just went into effect with full enforcement rather than just warnings. Need help? Mark your calendar tentatively for “The Most Common OSHA Violations” during the week of July 22-26. These upcoming seminars are the work of a re-invigorated Education Committee chaired by Robin Pharo (Treysta Group, LLC).

Going back to the good news, I’d like to thank our Home Products Show™ groups and all the MABA volunteers, and especially our chairs: First Vice President Harvey Kessell (Wisconsin Building Supply) who organized the MABA booth, Home Products Show Chair Virgil Waugh (Windsor Building Systems/Amwood Homes, Inc.) and HPS SeminarCommitteeChairEricLegreid(AirQualitySystems,Inc.).Success!Thehardwork of the entire group, but especially these three leaders, make it possible.

If you missed the seminar “Making Sense of Appraisals and Comps” that I mentioned last month, then our Evening Membership Meeting on April 1st will be a great way to get a brief overview. Kevin King of RASCW will be our featured speaker and will educate us on how we can better use the MLS and our Realtors to help document home values and create better, higher comps to help us. Remember, whether you are a builder or if you do business with builders, you should know about this!

The Education Committee is planning their next education event, “How to Find and Be Found on LinkedIn,” Thursday, April 11 at 8 a.m. at the MABA conference room.

The next volunteer event will be Hammer With A Heart on Saturday, May 4. Volunteers and donations are still needed. Thanks to Al Terry (Stealth Security) and Dave Mills (ProBuild) for running this event. Please contact Al at 608-333-6592 to volunteer or donate.

Remember that this is the second year of our revised Brews, Brats and the Builders Association™ event. It will again be at Sprecher’s Brewery on Monday, May 6th. Each Member of Record is free but you must pre-register to get your free spot. Additional guests, or members at the door, are $20 each. Thanks to the Programs Committee and chair Angie Kieta (Alside Supply) for the arrangements.

Come on out — build each other up – and keep MABA strong by participating in these events!

The last news I need to share is that the MABA Board of Directors has ended our relationship with Laurie Kaiser who was serving as our Executive Director. If you are aware of a good candidate for the position, please have her or him get a resume to any member of the Executive Committee.


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SilverThe Community of Bishops Bay

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BronzeFirst Choice Drywall, Inc.

GerhardsHottmann Construction, Inc.Pharo Heating & Cooling, Inc.

Wisconsin Bank & Trust

Upcoming Meeting ScheduleMeetings are held at the MABA office in the Ron Kneebone

Conference Room, unless otherwise noted. Changes in date/time/location are noticed to members of the affected work group.

Board of DirectorsNoon, April 17Noon, May 15

Careers Advisory Group3:30 p.m., April 183:30 p.m., May 16

Education CommitteeNoon, April 9Noon, May 14

Evening Membership MeetingApril 1

Social Hour: 5:00 p.m.Dinner/Program: 6:00 p.m.Fitzgerald’s of Middleton

Government Affairs Committee10:30 a.m., April 310:30 a.m., May 1

Green Built Committee1:30 p.m., April 91:30 p.m., May 14

Home Products Show™ CommitteeTBD

Housing Discussion Group8:30 a.m., April 38:30 a.m., May 1

Membership CommitteeNoon, April 24Noon, May 22

Parade of Homes™ Executive CommitteeNoon, April 10Noon, May 8

Programs Committee11:30 a.m., April 1111:30 a.m., May 9

Public Relations CommitteeNoon, April 4Noon, May 2

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Government Activity Calendar Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 6:30 p.m.

City of Madison Common Council City-County Building, Room 201

210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Madison

Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 7 p.m. Dane County Zoning & Land Regulation Committee

City-County Building, Room 210 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Madison

Thursday, April 11, 2013, 7 p.m. Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC)


Monday, April 1 & 15, 2013, 5:30 p.m. City of Madison Plan Commission City-County Building, Room LL100

210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Madison

Thursday, April 4 & 18, 2013, 7 p.m. Dane County Board of Supervisors


United States Congressman Sean Duffy from Wisconsin’s 7th District dropped by the February Board of Directors meeting and briefed board members on current events transpiring in Washington, D.C. Duffy’s visit took place in the weeks leading up to the sequestration deadline, which he correctly predicted would take place on March 1. Duffy, a member of the House Banking Committee, also advised that his committee will take up legislation reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac later in the year.

Duffy is currently serving in his second term representing the area that covers most of Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Prior to being elected to Congress in 2010, he was the District Attorney for Ashland County and was a former member of the cast of MTV’s Real World – Boston.

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Recently the Assembly Housing and Real Estate Committee convened for the first time this session to hear from the experts on the state of housing in Wisconsin.

WBA President Craig Rakowski and Executive Vice-President Jerry Deschane addressed the group and spoke to the condition of the housing economy and pitched the group on a few key changes. Rakowski and Deschane advocated for a six-year review of the UDC, changing the current wall bracing code, and income and property tax reductions.

In addition to Rakowski and Deschane, representatives of the Wisconsin Realtors Association, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) and the Wisconsin Housing Alliance also briefed the committee.

Both Democrat and Republican members of the committee had good questions and the hearing provided some good information to committee members and the public.

A common theme that was stated by each speaker was that the housing economy is on the mend and recovering on a slow but steady pace.

Rakowski, Deschane Address Assembly Housing and Real Estate Committee

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All 2013 Home Products Show exhibitors have the exclusive opportunity to secure booth space in the 2014 Show now at pre-registration rates. The Committee distributed pre-registration packets to all exhibitors at the 2013 Show. Additionally, following the Show, MABA emailed the pre-registration materials to the designated Trade Show representative for each exhibitor.

The deadline to submit all required pre-registration materials along with the minimum down payment of $400 per standard booth is May 1, 2013. After May 1st, registration is open to everyone.

Pre-Registration Booth Rates until May 1, 2013: •MABAmembers:$815/standardbooth •Non-members:$1,420/standardbooth •Cornerboothpremium:$195/cornerupgrade

Regular Booth Rates apply after May 1, 2013: •MABAmembers:$1,095/standardbooth •Non-members:$1,625/standardbooth •Cornerboothpremium:$195/cornerupgrade

Don’t miss this chance to secure the best booth placement at the best rates available.

•ToalloftheMABABoothvolunteerswhohelpedMABA’s first vice president, Harvey Kessel (Wisconsin Building Supply) setting-up and dismantling the booth, as well as those who worked in the booth at the Show

Thank you all for your contributions; it is through this team effort that the Show was once again a huge success!

Home product show continued -

The Show floor was packed with more than 200 booths.

Attention 2013 Home Products Show Exhibitors:

Pre-Registration for the 2014 Show Is Now Open

On Saturday, May 4th, MABA members will team up on our 11th Hammer with a Heart renovation. The program helps local homeowners with much needed home repairs to improve unsafe and unhealthy living conditions in their homes. Over the last decade MABA volunteers have completed over $250,000 of repair work on the Hammer with a Heart homes!

The MABA project home this year goes to another very deserving homeowner! This homeowner is a two-time cancer survivor who has owned the home for 25 years. The homeowner’s next door neighbor was the MABA home for the 2009 Hammer with a Heart/MABA collaboration.

Get involved and feel good about it!

Who: MABA volunteers led by project coordinators Al Terry (Stealth Security, LLC) and Dave Mills (ProBuild).

What: Volunteer your labor to help a community member make much-needed home improvements such as replacing old windows that do not function or lock properly, replacement of unsafe outdoor railing and broken interior light fixtures.

Where: The house is located at 841 Ridgewood Way, Madison

When: Saturday, May 4, starting at 8 a.m. and going into the afternoon and until the repairs are done!

Interested in Volunteering? Notify Al Terry at 333-6592 or [email protected]

Monetary donations are also needed to purchase supplies. To make a financial contribution contact Al Terry.

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Membership Competition Chair Andy Voeltner (Edward Jones) and the Membership Committee are kicking off the new year with a competition at the April 1st Evening Membership Meeting (EMM).

Bring a prospective member with you to an EMM and your name will be placed in a drawing to win $20 cash.

Can’t make this meeting? That’s okay; the Membership Committee will continue to offer this special recruitment reward at every upcoming Evening Membership Meeting in 2013!

April Evening Membership Meeting

Fitzgerald’s of Middleton 3112 Parmenter St

Middleton, WI 53562

5 p.m.: Cash bar, social hour 6 p.m.: Dinner & program

Your Builder/Associate membership includes a complimentary meal. Additional guests are $20.

Kevin King, vice president of the Realtors® Association of South Central Wisconsin, is the featured speaker. He will address how appraisals and comparables are utilized on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and will share strategies to ensure accurate appraisals in the new home construction market.

In addition to the April 1st Evening Membership Meeting, there are two more upcoming Evening Membership Meetings to mark on your calendars:

Monday, September 9 Monday, November 4

Check out the MABA online calendar for more information about upcoming MABA social and educational events and meetings.


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Left to right: Lin Lenzmeier, Virgil Waugh (Windsor Building Systems, LLC/Amwood Homes, Inc.), Harvey Kessel (Wisconsin Building Supply) and Chuck Elliott (CLE Investments, LLC), enjoy some conversation at the 2012 event.

Members agree, Brew, Brats and the Builders Association is the not to miss kick-off to spring. Join us at Sprecher’s Restaurant & Pub, located at 1262 John QHammonsDrive,Madison(acrossfromtheMarriottMadison West, East of Greenway Blvd.). Once again this year, when you pre-register, one person from each member company can attend for FREE; additional guests will be charged $20. Last year more than 200 attended the event and enjoyed socializing with new and long-standing members.

Register online with a credit card at www.MABA.org. From the home page, select member resources and go to the Brew, Brats and Builders Association event to register — or, you can just return the insert in this issue of the Right Angle.

Brew, Brats and the Builders Association is a great time to catch up with old friends, to make new ones and relax while enjoying dinner and a cold beverage on the patio at Sprecher’s on Monday, May 6th.

Join us on Monday, May 6th for Brew, Brats and the Builders Association™


The Parade of Homes is just around the corner and the annual event is shaping up to be another excellent example of what MABA members can do. To date, the 31 homes underway at five Parade sites, include:

Lot Company Contact PhoneBristol Gardens, Bristol

32 Acker Builders, Inc. Jennifer Acker (608) 850-6650 33 Classic Custom Homes of Waunakee, Inc. Bryan Sipple (608) 850-4450 34 Duren Custom Builders, LLC Daniel Duren (608) 837-4750 48 Premier Builders, Inc. Kevin Acker (608) 849-6770 35 Pulvermacher Construction, LLC Vic Pulvermacher (608) 712-3450 47 Schwingle Builders, LLC John Schwingle (608) 798-1700 44 Waldner Construction, Inc. Dan Waldner (608) 235-4371

Rivers Turn at Conservancy Place, DeForest

117 Classic Custom Homes of Waunakee, Inc. Bryan Sipple (608) 850-4450 122 Degnan Design Builders, Inc. Abe Degnan (608) 846-5963 119 Olson Brothers Building Jeromy Olson (608) 224-0738 120 Schwingle Builders, LLC John Schwingle (608) 798-1700

Savannah Parks, Deerfield

55 Dane Building Concepts, LLC Jim Lampe (608) 445-3055 56 Farnsworth Builders, Inc. Rick Farnsworth (608) 575-3034 58 Schmitt Building & Design, Inc. Justin Schmitt (608) 215-8276 41 Waldner Construction, Inc. Dan Waldner (608) 235-4371

Scenic Ridge, Verona

42 Alterra Design Homes, LLC Jason Kratochwill (608) 220-6391 45 Encore Construction, Inc. Chad Wuebben (608) 270-9600 38 J Campbell Signature Homes Jim Campbell (608) 225-8194 44 Midwest Homes, Inc. Brian McKee (608) 271-4900 37 Miller Custom Homes, Inc. Dan Miller (608) 837-6076 43 QualityWestConstruction,Inc. GaryKarls (608)798-3774 36 Platinum Builders Custom Homes, LLC Tedric Hill (608) 209-5186

Westbridge, Wauankee

31 Acker Builders, Inc. Jennifer Acker (608) 850-6650 262 Craftsman Construction Dan Beal (608) 356-2332 34 Hart DeNoble Builders, Inc. Hart DeNoble (608) 831-4422 29 Hensen Builders, Inc. Butch Hensen (608) 849-4736 260 Platinum Builders Custom Homes, LLC Tedric Hill (608) 209-5186 28 Premier Builders, Inc. Kevin Acker (608) 849-6770 261 Temple Construction, Inc. Justin Temple (608) 442-1820 265 Tim O’Brien Homes Chris Hohlstein (608) 661-1101 264 William Ryan Homes Daniel Lowery (608) 282-5248

For the most current list of participating Parade Builders, visit www.maba.org, click on the “Resources for Consumers” tab and then select the Parade of Homes option on the drop-down menu.

Parade of Homes™ Set For June 8-23


Parade of Homes™ Plan Book Advertising A few remaining advertising spaces remain available in the Parade of Homes Plan Book. Make the most of your company’s advertising dollars by targeting the thousands of consumers who will visit this year’s Parade of Homes! Place an ad in the Parade of Homes Plan Book, a high-quality publication distributed free to everyone who attends the Parade.

To secure a space for your company, contact Dena Frisch (Nei-Turner Media Group Inc.) at 608-220-2120 or [email protected] by no later than April 3.

Gain Exposure for Your Company with Garage Space

A great way to showcase your company to the thousands of people who tour the Parade of Homes is to rent garage space at one or more of the Parade homes. You are not required to staff your garage display! Contact a Parade builder for more information.

Advertising Opportunities to Increase Your Company’s Visibility Your membership gives you access to a valuable

discount program through the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) called Member Advantage. Discounts are available on products and services that you likely already use in your business from over a dozen national companies.

In the market for a new vehicle? General Motors offers a $500 exclusive private discount on most Buick, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles.

Need to upgrade your office? Dell and Hewlett Packard both offer discounts on computers. TransFirst (formerly Solveras) offers complete payment processing solutions with proven savings. Office Depot offers a 10 percent discount on all delivery orders as well as free shipping on orders of $50 or more.

Going on vacation? Hertz, Avis, and Budget all offer discounts on rental cars. Wyndham Hotel Group offers 20 percent off the best available rate at over 7,000 hotels and resorts.

A complete list of participating companies is available on NAHB’s website, www.nahb.org/ma, along with information on how to take advantage of these great discounts.

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Membership ReportPlease welcome the following new members, effective March 1, 2013.

A = Associate Member

B = Builder Member

AFIL = Affiliate Member

The MABA Online Directory at www.maba.org is

updated daily.

Aaron Kinas (A) Ageless Concrete, LLC 5518 CTY Rd CV Madison, WI 53704 Phone: (608) 242-2446 Type of Business: Concrete - decorative concrete contractor Sponsor: Kayla Storlid Ambassador: Kayla Storlid

Jeff Zukowski (A) Digital Innovations 2510 US Hwy 12 Spring Grove, IL 60081 Phone: (800) 550-6693 Fax: (815) 675-6953 Type of Business: Low voltage technology provider Sponsor: Daniel Lowery Ambassador: Steve Anderson

Daniel Paul Smith (A) Discovery Water Management, LLC 1009 Glen View Ct Mount Horeb, WI 53572 Phone: (608) 833-6436 Type of Business: Landscape irrigation contractor Sponsor: Terry Monson Ambassador: Andy Voeltner

Dawn Van Dusen (AFIL) First Bank Financial Centre 2001 W Beltline Hwy, Ste 110 Madison, WI 53713 Phone: (608) 834-5587 Fax: (608) 834-6464 Type of Business: Banking Sponsor: Steve Anderson Ambassador: Steve Anderson

John Briggs (A) Guttersmiths Roofing and Sheet Metal, Co. 443 Lincoln Dr Sun Prairie, WI 53590 Phone: (608) 318-1138 Type of Business: Roofing & sheet metal Sponsor: Willy Keuler Ambassador: Angie Kieta

Eric Mueller (A) Kitchen Solvers 6516 Monona Dr, #264 Madison, WI 53716 Phone: (608) 729-8860 Fax: (608) 433-9320 Type of Business: Remodeling Sponsor: Linda Ewing-Brusca Ambassador: April Deane-Smith

Michelle Schildgen (A) Not Just Kitchens, LLC 8820 N Greenview Dr Middleton, WI 53562 Phone: (608) 212-4952 Fax: (608) 824-0275 Type of Business: Remodeling general contractor/design Sponsor: Melissa Pierick Ambassador: April Deane-Smith

Robert Nicholas (A) ProAxis Restoration and Waterproofing 628 W Hudson St Mazomanie, WI 53560 Phone: (608) 228-0052 Type of Business: Sub-Contractor: EIFS, Plaster, Epoxy Floors, Concrete repair Sponsor: Jason DeNoble Ambassador: Kayla Storlid

Dan Scheider (A) R&R Insurance Services, Inc. 9306 Gold Hue Blvd Verona, WI 53593 Phone: (608) 512-8174 Fax: (262) 953-1448 Type of Business: Insurance Agency Sponsor: Kurt Young Ambassador: Angie Kieta

Bob Noeske (A) The Groutsmith 215 S Century Ave #193 Waunakee, WI 53597 Phone: (608) 850-9729 Fax: (608) 268-8621 Type of Business: Grout & tile cleaning Sponsor: April Deane-Smith Ambassador: April Deane-Smith

Mark Udvari-Solner (A) Udvari-Solner Design Company 2631 University Ave, Ste 104 Madison, WI 53705 Phone: (608) 233-1480 Fax: (608) 233-1408 Type of Business: Residential design Sponsor: Justin Temple Ambassador: Andy Voeltner

Cancelled: Advance Disposal, Jeff Nie; Aztec Builders, Inc., Tom Mistele; Patio Pleasures Pools & Spas, Tom Tritt; Rudy Construction, S.L., Lyle R. Rudy; Rundle Spence Mfg. Co., Inc., Laura Potter; Welhouse Flooring & Design, Nicole Parrish; Wisconsin Bank & Trust, Dave Parminter.


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Presented by: Wayne Dehn, Sander Training

Thursday, April 11, 2013, 8-9 a.m. in the MABA Conference Room

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Reserve your spot in this one-hour seminar! Pre-registration is required. To register contact Andrew Disch at [email protected] or 288-1133 ext. 14.

Continuing Education Courses(Current course listings can be found at www.wisbuild.org/builder-

education/local-association-courses.html.)Lead-Safe Renovator Refresher 4DwellingQualifierCredits Date: Wednesday, April 17, 7:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. Venue:ManitowocCityCouncilChambers,900QuaySt,Manitowoc, WI Registration: www.manitowoccountyhomdbuilders.com

Beyond the Basics of Building Science 4DwellingQualifierCredits Date: Thursday, April 25, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Venue: Pro-Build, 3400 S Ridge Rd, De Pere, WI Registration: www.bchba.org Building the Foundation of Success for Your Business: Tips from a CPA 2DwellingQualifierCredits Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Venue: Carved Stone Creations, 2101 Progress Way, Kaukauna, WI Registration: www.bchba.org

Design Trends: Infusing Color in Kitchen & Bath 1DwellingQualifierCredit Date: Tuesday, May 1, 3 - 4 p.m., social reception to follow Venue: Gerhards, Badger Room, 6800 Gisholt Drive, Madison Registration: No pre-registration required, everyone welcome.

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Federal Energy Efficiency Tax Credits Available For 2012-13

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Consumers that haven’t already claimed the maximum allowed $500 in tax credits for certain energy efficiency improvements can still do so with their 2012 and 2013 federal tax returns.

Eligible improvements include water heaters, furnaces, central ACs, insulation, doors and windows. Remember, if you have taken credits in previous years of $500 or more, you are no longer eligible.

For more information about the Federal Energy Tax Credit, consult your tax advisor or visit the following websites:

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MABA Year at a Glance

Evening Membership Meetings Fitzgerald’s of Middleton

April 1 September 9 November 4

Brew, Brats and the Builders Association™ Sprecher’s Brewery, Middleton

May 6

Parade of Homes 5 sites around Dane County

June 8-23

Golf Outing Lake Windsor Golf Club

July 16

PAC Fundraiser Event Location TBD

October 7

Holiday Party & Installation Dinner Location TBD December 2

What’s Coming Up . . .


April 2 Elections – VOTE! It’s a privilege and a responsibility

We have a vested interest in electing local representatives that will effectively lead and responsibly govern. Not only are MABA members providing quality housing for our community, we are providing jobs to good, hardworking people and paying taxes to support local services. The MABA Board of Directors has endorsed the candidates below, and in addition, there are several local races such as aldermanic elections in the City of Madison, which will also be on the Tuesday, April 2nd ballot.

Pat Roggensack – Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice www.roggensackforjustice.com

Shawn Pfaff - Mayor of Fitchburg www.shawnpfaff.com

Kurt Schlicht - Cross Plains Village President

Michael Gernetzke – Fitchburg City Council (District 4) www.michaelforfitchburg.com

Trish Schaefer – Sun Prairie City Council (District 4)

Steve Villand – Sun Prairie City Council (District 2)

Paul Skidmore – Madison Common Council (District 9)

Larry Palm – Madison Common Council (District 12) www.larrypalm.com

What can you do?

1. RESEARCH candidates on your local ballot and identify their stand on issues that affect the shelter industry. If you live in the district where MABA has endorsed a candidate, visit their website and see how their good work has helped our industry.

2. VOTE on April 2.

3. ENCOURAGE your employees, vendors and sub-contractors to vote on April 2.


MABA Board of Directors, March 20th Meeting(Please note that this list is not inclusive of all actions or topics of discussion at the meeting; it is only a summary of the highlights.)

1. Directors continued to discuss the importance of identifying and mentoring fellow members with leadership skills and encouraging them to pursue further involvement with the Association. If you have an interest in serving as a MABA leader, please contact First Vice President Harvey Kessel at [email protected] or (608) 846-5445.

2. Directors noted that NAHB is increasing dues at the annual rate of $16 for both 2015 and 2016. Directors approved raising MABA dues a corresponding amount for both 2015 and 2016.

3. Approved 1 new Associate membership application.

4. Received reports from those who attended meetings with former members of the Mid-Wisconsin Home Builders Association. Directors approved submitting an official communication to NAHB requesting that MABA assume the jurisdiction of Columbia, Iowa, Marquette and Sauk counties. The NAHB Board of Directors is expected take action on this request at its June Board meeting.

5. Received a financial report and reviewed financial statements for the period ending February 28, 2013.

6. As always, reviewed and discussed a number of government affairs issues.

7. Directors received a report that the Membership Committee is proceeding with an informal monthly social gathering of MABA members called “MABA Social Night.” The first MABA Social Night will be held on Tuesday, April 16, from 5 to 7p.m.; location TBD. If you are interested in attending, please contact Andy Voeltner at [email protected].

8. Directors were informed that the Membership Committee will continue to develop a structure for a 2013 Member Recruitment drive.

9. Directors noted that 25 Builders for 31 homes are committed to participate in the 2013 Parade of Homes™.

Please make the Committee aware of any upcoming meetings/activities from the list below:

1. Evening Membership Meeting, Monday, April 1, Fitzgerald’s, Middleton

2. MABA Social Night, Tuesday, April 16, 5-7 p.m., TBD

3. Board of Directors meeting, Wednesday, April 17, noon, at MABA office

4. WBA Board Day, Thursday, April 18, Hotel Mead, WI Rapids

5. Annual review/compilation April 25-26

6. Brews, Brats & the Builders Association™, Monday, May 6, Sprechers Brewery, Middleton

7. Board of Directors meeting, Wednesday May 15, noon, at MABA office

8. WBA Gloria Kirking Golf Outing, Thursday, May 16, Wild Rock Golf Course, WI Dells

9. NAHB Spring Board, June 4-8, Marriott Hotel, Washington D.C.

10. Parade of Homes™, June 8-23

11. WBA Golf Outing, Wednesday, July 10, Sentry World Course, Stevens Point, WI

12. Board Day, Thursday, July 11, Holiday Inn, Stevens Point, WI

13. Golf Outing, Tuesday, July 16, Lake Windsor

14. Gathering at the Grove, Monday, August 5, Quivey’sGrove

15. NAHB Leadership Conference, August 14-17, Portland, OR

16. Evening Membership Meeting, Monday, September 9, Fitzgerald’s, Middleton

17. Silent Auction, Monday, October 7, Fitzgerald’s, Middleton

18. NAHB Fall Board, September 9-12, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO

19. NAHB Remodelers Show, October 15-18, Chicago, IL

20. WBA Board Day, Thursday, October 17, venue is TBD

21. Evening Membership Meeting, Monday, November 4, Fitzgerald’s, Middleton

22. Holiday Party & Installation Dinner, Monday, December 2, venue is TBD


3/6/2013

2013 Dane County February MABA reportMTD Marketing Services LLC ®

Municipality ReportSingle Family and Duplex Permits Issued

Municipality2013Total

2012Total

2012Starts

2012Avg. Value

2013Starts

2013Avg. Value

2012Avg. Sq Ft

2013Avg. Sq Ft

Bristol (T) $1,064,000 4 $266,000 2,600

Burke (T) $355,000 1 $355,000 3,400

Cross Plains (T) $940,000 2 $470,000 4,250

Dane $150,000 1 $150,000 1,824

De Forest $849,000 $695,000 3 3 $283,000 $231,667 2,558 2,912

Deerfield $460,000 2 $230,000 2,094

Dunn (T) $980,000 1 $980,000 7,800

Fitchburg $1,105,000 3 $368,333 2,483

Madison $3,221,000 $1,197,000 17 6 $189,471 $199,500 1,950 1,975

Middleton $963,000 $760,000 3 4 $321,000 $190,000 2,606 1,888

Middleton (T) $932,000 $515,000 3 1 $310,667 $515,000 3,017 4,300

Montrose (T) $250,000 1 $250,000 2,220

Mount Horeb $336,000 1 $336,000 2,900

Oregon $620,000 1 $620,000 4,112

Roxbury (T) $650,000 $240,000 2 1 $325,000 $240,000 2,825 2,100

Springfield (T) $529,000 $1,540,000 2 2 $264,500 $770,000 2,694 7,000

Sun Prairie $1,061,000 6 $176,833 1,945

Vermont (T) $250,000 1 $250,000 2,650

Verona $1,394,000 $1,028,000 6 5 $232,333 $205,600 2,434 2,030

Waunakee $2,307,000 $645,000 8 2 $288,375 $322,500 2,558 3,162

Westport (T) $390,000 1 $390,000 3,311

Windsor (T) $2,916,000 $348,000 11 2 $265,091 $174,000 2,427 1,866

Dane County February Permit DataMTD Marketing Services of WI, Inc.

Contact: Dominic Collar 920-933-8435

Information contained in this report is not to be distributed in whole or part without express written permission of MTD Marketing Services LLC.


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