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June 23, 2015
News from Your Tallahassee Builders Association
June 23, 2015
 
TBA expresses its thanks to Greg Lane of Timberlane Appraisal (at right in photo with President Alan Weekleyof Alan Weekley Homes) for speaking at last week'sGeneral Membership Meeting and offering his insights on the local housing market. Greg noted that his statistics on single-family homes includes townhomes, condos and detached residences. In that context, he said we have definitely moved to a "sellers' market" based on a five-month supply of homes in inventory. After factoring in nearly 700 homes that are currently under contract, the supply is 4.5 months (well below the six-month inventory that describes a housing market in "equilibrium"). He said by far the hottest sellers are homes under $300,000 (where there is just four-month supply) compared to homes over $400,000, where the supply is eleven months. He said sales jumped to roughly 3,500 over the last 12 months compared to 3,100 the previous 12-month period, with a median sales price of $190,000.  Short sales/distressed sales represent 27 percent of total sales (about the same as the past 12 months) and cash sales were up to 32 percent of all sales (compared to 24 percent in the previous year). He said housing starts would increase about 12 percent this year, and 10 percent in 2016, noting that he shares builders' concern over the shortage of buildable lots under $75,000 in areas where people want to live.

 

Two events are on tap for TBA members this week.

 

On Wednesday (June 24), the Remodelers Council meets at 11:30 am at Old Town Café located at 1415 Timberlane Road at Market Square. Lunch is $10 per person (does not include drink, tax or gratuity). Council Chairman Brandon Jett of Jett Builders says the program will return to the popular roundtable discussion format covering hot topics for remodelers, including financial management of your company, financing for your clients, jobs where an architect/designer is involved, educating the client on disruptions during the remodeling process, and other subjects that any participant would like to bring up. 

 

Then on Thursday (June 25), all TBA members, their employees, associates and friends are invited to the free Hard Hat Happy Hour event from 5:30 pm to 7 pm hosted by Independent Green Technologies (IGT)at their 16,000 square foot research center located at 3954 West Pensacola Street on the campus of Tallahassee Community College (TCC). In addition to renewing business relationships and making new ones, the event offers participants an up-close view of IGT's wide range of resources related to residential and commercial energy-efficiency. IGT specializes in Green/"Sustainable" designs, LED lighting, duct sealants, tax credits for energy-efficient construction, and the latest in solar technology - all supported by knowledgeable professionals who will be on hand for presentations, individual consultations, and answers to your questions.

 

TBA once again wants to thank its generous sponsors and hard-workingcommittee for the success of the recent Saltwater Fishing Tournament. In photo, Garth Easton (left) of Pro-Buildand Ben Rankin of AAA Tree Experts participated as committee members and sponsors. The Committee was co-chaired by Bill Kimberl of Kimberl Construction and Mike Roberts of Roberts Sand Company.

 

Thank You to TBA's Fishing Committee and Tournament Sponsors

 

Committee: Mike Roberts/Roberts Sand Company (Co-Chair), Bill Kimberl/Kimberl Construction (Co-Chair), David Perkins/Perkins Electric, Steve O'Connor/Handyman Matters, Ann Deveer/Capital City Design Center, Ben Rankin/AAA Tree Experts, Garth Easton/ProBuild, Barney Crutchfield/BEC & Company, Jody Tidwell/James D A Holley & Associates, P.A.

Anchor: ABC Supply Company, James Hardie Building Products, GAF

Platinum/Grand Slam: Bobby Dollar's Appliance Consultants (GE, Wolf, Sub-Zero, Bosch), Pro-Build, Argos

Gold: AAA Tree Experts, Capital City Bank, Hancock Bank, Tallahassee State Bank, Sheetrock Services, James D A Holley & Co., P.A., Legacy Cabinet Company, White's Plumbing

Silver: Air Control Heating and Cooling, Glass Pro Shop, Inc., Perkins Electric, Lowe's,  Prime Meridian Bank

Bronze: BEC & Company, Bill Kimberl Construction, Capital City Design Center, Roberts Sand Company, Turner's Fine Furniture


 Welcome These New TBA Members and Support Them 

  • Dender Remodeling and Construction, Ryan Dender, , ryan@denderremodeling.com, residential builder and remodeler (Sponsor: Mark Worley) 
  • Brown's Kitchen Center/The Appliance Solution, Brentley Dumas,  , bentleydumas@yahoo.com, appliances sales, service and accessories (Sponsor: Mark Worley) 
  • Brown's Kitchen Center/The Appliance Solution, Stephen Shoaf,  , wshoaf@theappliancesolution.com, appliance sales, service and accessories (Sponsor: Mark Trudeau) 
  • Cain & Bultman, Burton Williams, (904) 356-4812, bwilliams@cain-bultman.com, flooring distributor, flooring, floor covering and wood (Sponsor: Warren Weeks) 
  • Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet, Barbie Jordan and Rusty Connell, , Automobile/Truck Sales and Service (Sponsor: Karen Koelemij) 
  • Federated Insurance, Chris McPhail, (763) 898-6787,cancphail@fedins.com, insurance services (Sponsor: Mark Trudeau) 
  • Hendrickson Insurance, Maria Hendrickson, (850) 878-5600,[email protected], insurance agents (Sponsor: Tom Vieth) 
  • L&L Business Associates, LLC, Steve  and Dallas Strickland, , dallas@landlbizassc.com, cabinets, flooring, lumber, millwork, and remodeling (Sponsor: Mark Worley) 
  • L&L Construction Services, Jeff Strickland, (229) 378-4243,jeff@landlconstserv.com, residential builder, remodeling, restoration (Sponsor: Mark Worley) 
  • Messer Caparello, PA, Ashley Holt, ,aholt@lawfla.com, attorneys, legal services, title insurance (Sponsor: Deborah McClellan) 
  • Multistone Enterprises/dba Talquin Fabricators, Gene Setliff,, gsetliff@multistonesav.com, stone fabricators (Sponsor: Susan Grabowski) 
  • Streamline Roofing & Construction, Ralph Davis, ,info@streamlineroofing.com, roofing contractors and sheet metal fabrication (Sponsor: Karen Koelemij) 
  • Superior Redi-Mix, David Wells, ,[email protected], concrete products (Sponsor: Mark Trudeau) 
  • Tallahassee Floor Finishing, Thomas Zingale, (850) 656-5500,tallyfloorfinish@aol.com, installation and refinishing (Sponsor: Mark Worley) 
  • Tallahassee Roofing, Inc., Barney Taylor, Jr., (850) 562-8366,gene@tallahasseeroofinginc.com, roofing, roof maintenance, and sheet metal (Sponsor: Karen Koelemij) 

Affiliate Members:

Be sure to see the TBA calendar below for many educational and networking opportunities.

 

 

Upcoming TBA Meetings:

  • June 24, 11:30 am, Remodelers Council Luncheon/Roundtable,  Old Town Café (1415 Timberlane Road)
  • June 25, 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Hard Hat Happy Hour, Sponsored byIndependent Green Technologies (3954 West Pensacola Street)
  • July 8, 11:30 am to 2 pm, TBA Board of Directors Strategic Planning Session, Prime Meridian Bank (1897 Capital Circle NE)
  • July 9, 11:30 am, Green Building Council, sponsored by TAW Power Generators and Power On, LLC, Myers Park Community Room (912 Myers Park Road)
  • July 16-18, Southeast Building Conference, Orlando (www.sebcshow.com)
  • July 19 (please note that TBA will not hold a general membership meeting in July)
  • July 30, 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Hard Hat Happy Hour, Sponsored byBrian Barnard's Flooring America (2731 Capital Circle Northeast)
  • August 11, 10 am to Noon (Free Program serving as August Green Building Council meeting), Building Energy Efficient Homes with Steve Easley, Holiday Inn and Suites (2725 Graves Road at I-10 and Thomasville Road) (lunch will be provided)
  • August 20, 11:30 am, General Membership Meeting, Speaker: Florida Home Builders Association President Jerry Linder, Holiday Inn & Suites (2725 Graves Road)
  • August 27, 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Hard Hat Happy Hour, Sponsored byCapital City Bank (3528 Thomasville Road)
  • September 24, 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Hard Hat Happy Hour, Sponsored by Sunshine Savings Bank (1400 East Park Avenue)
  • October 29, 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Hard Hat Happy Hour, Sponsored byBarkley Consulting Engineers (3494 Martin Hurst Road)

Register today for the Southeast Building Conference:

 

Join us July 16-18, 2015 in Orlando for the largest regional building industry trade show in the Southeast!

 

With a slew of industry leaders and professional builders, the Southeastern Building Conference (SEBC) offers a unique opportunity to network with colleagues like never before. Whether you engage on the Expo Hall floor or rock out at the Classic Rock & Roll Dance Video Party, you'll never have a dull moment at the Rockin' New Show!

 

Go to www.SEBCshow.com to learn more about the show, seminars, special events and register today to attend. You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn, grow and engage!