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"The better a man is, the more mistakes he will make, for the more new things he will try. I would never promote to a top-level job a man who was not making mistakes...otherwise he is sure to be mediocre."
- Peter Druker
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CALENDAR AND
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General Membership Meeting - RSVP
Watefront Conference Center
NAHB Green Build Program Launched
April 30, 2009
May 1, 2009
May 19, 2009
National Membership Day - "Each One Get One!"
May 11, 2009
General Membership Meeting - Gio Trattoria in Kalkaska
June 20 - 28, 2009
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TAX CREDIT INFORMATION
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Click here for the information about the Tax Credit Legislation.
You can download an actual copy of the legislation and check on its current status in the legislature. It passed the Senate 36 to 0 and is now in the House.
If the bill was passed in its current state, this legislation would give a $10,000 (or 10% of purchase price, whichever is less) Michigan income tax credit to anyone who purchases their principal residence in Michigan.
Thus, if it passes, a first-time home buyer who purchases a $100,000 home would receive both the $8,000 Federal Tax Credit and the $10,000 Michigan Tax Credit for a total tax credit of $18,000. | |
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EACH ONE-REACH ONE
MEMBERSHIP DEFENDERS UNITE! |
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With extraordinary powers and an outstanding network, there's nothing a superhero can't do!
MARK THE DATE!
MAY 19, 2009 |
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NAHB MEMBER ADVANTAGE
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Rate Lock for Credit Card Processing through
April 15, 2009
Avoid Visa/MasterCard Hikes in Processing with Solveras.
Even in this economy, Visa and MasterCard are implementing processing rates increases this month.
NAHB members and home builders associations can avoid these increases by switching processing providers to NAHB Member Advantage participating company, Solveras Payment Systems by April 15.
By switching by the deadline, Solveras will guarantee 2008 processing rates for one year, and members and HBA's will be able to keep more of their profit on every sale.
For more information, call
800.613.0148
or rquest a free anaylsis online.
For the most up-to-date information on Member Advantage discounts, please visit www.nahb.org/ma. |
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DO BUSINESS WITH A MEMBER |
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WHEN YOU DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER ASSOCIATION MEMBERS, YOUR MEMBERSHIP BECOMES MORE VALUABLE!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!
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Sponsor Link
CONTACT THE HBAGTA TO BECOME A TUESDAY TOOLBOX SPONSOR!
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SAVE WITH MEMBER ADVANTAGE
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OFFICE DEPOT
ACCELERATE YOUR BUSINESS WITH THESE SUPER CHARGED DEALS!
offer good until
April 30, 2009
As a member of the NAHB, you are eligible for the Office Depot 10% Association Discount on qualifying products.
Call
1-800-274-2753
to register
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| Greetings! ,
For those who have been away for a week or a month or more, welcome back! Spring in northern Michigan still looks a bit white but we're hopeful that the green stuff will soon be peaking through the icy ground cover!
And GREEN is what we will be celebrating at our upcoming General Membership meeting on Monday evening, April 13th. Our very active and dedicated Green Build Grand Traverse will be hosting a "Green Launch" to showcase our recent affiliation with NAHBGreen™. The Builder Forum scheduled for 4:30 p.m. will be extremely informative and help builders and subcontractors learn about the new NAHB Green Standard for verifying their construction projects. This is an excellent time to capitalize on a trend that is extremely important to our industry, the buying public and our future!
Bruce Frost, a popular presenter and a favorite "Green Guru" will be sharing some new information at both the Builder Forum and later during the dinner. A special introductory video will be shown and lots of door prizes will be given away.
We are grateful to the following vendors who have helped sponsor this important event:
- Advanced Insulation Systems, Inc.
- American Waste
- Christopher Metal Fabricating, Inc.
- Countrywide Home Loans
- Dan Brady Painting Services, LLC
- Emmet Brick & Block Company
- Floor Covering Brokers
- Geofurnace Heating & Cooling, LLC
- Northport Building Supply
- Northwestern Michigan College
- Odom RE-USE Company
- Old Mission Windows
- Precision Heating & Plumbing
- Traverse Area Association of REALTORS®
In addition, we will be recognizing all those HBAGTA members who have participated in the Green Build Grand Traverse certification program over the past several years or who themselves have the Green Build Professionals designation.
Also, Representative Kevin Elsenheimer will be sharing some very important legislative updates that impact the Michigan building industry. Among those issues will be topics such as new proposed home buyer's credit, site condo restrictions and issues relative to banking and finance.
Please join us for a memorable evening next Monday, April 13th at the Waterfront. To RSVP for the General Membership Meeting, click here or call Judy at 946-2305.
Together, we are building a stronger association!
Kathy
Kathleen Maisonville
Executive Officer
p: 231.946.2305
f: 231.946.1051
toll free: 800.422.5166
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APRIL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING |
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MONDAY
APRIL 13, 2009
WATERFRONT CONFERENCE CENTER
BUILDER FORUM - 4:30 pm: Bruce Frost and Green Build Grand Traverse presents the NAHB Green Building Standard.
GREEN VENDORS - Table top displays all evening
DINNER - 6:00 pm:
Guest Speaker - Representative Kevin Elsenheimer
NAHB Green Video
Questions and Answers with Bruce Frost
RSVP by Friday, April 10, 2009 by email or call 231.946.2305. Please RSVP for both the Builder Forum and Dinner to ensure enough materials and food are available for all who attend. |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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Date: April 30, 2009
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Presented by: Bruce Frost MBA/DDL
Cost: $175/NAHB members $225/non-NAHB members
Three stages must precede any development: site planning, government approval and site improvements. Get the essential overview of these critical processes, plus a detailed description of each individual step. This course is designed for the newcomer to land development. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to: · Explain the major tasks of land development and the site planning process · Determine the responsibilities of a land developer and important considerations for becoming a successful developer · Adhere to the government approval process and establish techniques for winning support for your new development · Implement the steps and considerations involved in site improvements
DIVERSIFICATION: CAPITALIZING ON NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Date: May 1, 2009
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Presented by: Bruce Frost, MBA/DDL
Cost: $175/NAHB Member $225/non-NAHB Member
Identify opportunities to build and diversify your business. This course examines more than twenty-five different opportunities within the construction industry that are ideal for expansion. Explore the different approaches and options diversification allows including commercial building, remodeling, special use structures and institutional projects. You'll analyze the factors that affect success in diversification and learn the due diligence steps to take when preparing to diversify. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to: · Define the concept of diversification and identify its related benefits and risks · Identify types of businesses that provide diversification opportunities for builders, remodelers, residential contractors and small commercial contractors · Consider aspects of each diversification opportunity before selecting it as a viable option · Determine whether diversification is a desirable option · Identify due diligence that should be performed |
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SPECIAL OFFER FOR PARADE BUILDERS FROM DTE |
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 Dear Builder,
The 2009 Parade of Homes is just around the corner and DTE has an exclusive offer, just for you as a participant in the Parade of Homes. As you know, natural gas is the best choice to extend the outdoor season in Michigan. Natural gas is always available, an uninterruptable fuel source all year round that can be used for grilling, heating the patio on cool evening nights or sitting around a cozy campfire.
DTE has purchased a limited number of Gas Convenience Outlets that makes it very easy for a homeowner to utilize natural gas for their outdoor cooking and heating needs. Please see www.bbymfg.com for additional information on this product. If your home will be using natural gas from DTE and you are willing to install a natural gas stub to your Parade Home deck or patio, DTE will furnish a natural gas convenience outlet free of charge! What better way to distinguish your home from the rest. Quantities are limited so call now to reserve your natural gas outlet for your Parade Home.
Please contact Cortney Robertson TODAY at 231-592-3215 to secure your Natural Gas Convenience Outlet Box! |
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2009 PARADE OF HOMES AND DEVELOPMENTS |
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2009 PARADE OF HOMES AND DEVELOPMENTS
JUNE 20-28, 2009
Participation Deadline is April 17, 2009
Rates have been reduced to $1,500 per Parade Home!
Advertising opportunities are available in the 2009 Parade of Homes Plan Book with reduced pricing!
For your Parade of Homes Contract or Plan Book Advertising Contract
For more information on the 2009 Parade, contact Kerry at the HBAGTA Office.
COME JOIN THE PARADE!
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GREAT LAKES GREEN 2009 |
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August 21 & 22, 2009
- DeVos Place -
Grand Rapids, Michigan
 Great Lakes Green - Green Living Conference is designed to bring building professionals, vendors and consumers together under one roof to share ideas of how to "green" your home, your food and your life.
Green lifestyles are more than a fad. They demonstrate care about the world we live in and a commitment to its future.
Building professionals will learn -
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The many benefits of being green.
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How to successfully market yourself as a green professional.
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Sneak preview of products poised to go to market.
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Information of consumer desires and trends.
Consumers will learn -
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The benefits of building/remodeling green.
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How to select and interview a green builder.
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What criteria to choosing green products and services.
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MICHIGAN'S FIRST TIME HOME BUYER CREDIT COULD EXPAND |
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 Michigan considers expanding first-time home buyer aid for incomes up to $100,000-plus
by Dan Meisler | Michigan Business Review
Friday April 03, 2009, 8:58 PM
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority is considering a significant expansion of a down-payment assistance program that, when combined with a new federal tax credit, would provide more than $15,000 in help for first-time home buyers.
If the plan is approved, MSHDA would raise its limits on the household income for buyers eligible for the $7,500 loan from the current level of $55,000 to more than $100,000, said Mary Townley, MSHDA's director of homeownership.
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