Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland

HBA Housing Forecast Speaker Bios and Presentations

Posted on December 6, 2011 by LolaRain

The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland and the Parr Company are proud to present the annual Housing Forecast Breakfast. Please read about the December 7, 2011, speakers and take a look at their presentations below.

Robert Denk – Assistant VP, Forecasting & Analysis, National Association of Home Builders
www.nahb.org

Click here for Robert Denk’s slide presentation

Mr Denk’s responsibilities include developing econometric models of national, state and metropolitan area housing activity, as well as providing ad hoc analyses on a range of housing sector issues. Mr. Denk has been an economist in Washington DC for over 20 years working in the private, non-profit and government sectors. Mr. Denk received a B.S. from the College of Social Sciences at Michigan State University and an M.A. in Economics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Todd Britsch – President of New Home Trends Inc.
www.newhometrends.com

Click here for Todd Britsch’s presentation

Todd Britsch started out in the industry in 1988 gathering data for New Home Trends Inc and is currently in his fifth year as President of the company. He left the company for 12 years and came back in 2002. Since that time he has helped the company grow by 400%. He has done this by understanding the market, the data and the customers that use New Home Trends services. Under Todd’s leadership and with the dedication of the New Home Trends team, the company has expanded into Portland and Salem Oregon, Treasure Valley and Coeur D’Alene Idaho and Spokane Washington. In his seven years back with the company Todd has worked with countless industry professionals to better understand the housing market.

Ken Perry – President and CEO of Broker Knowledge Group
www.brokerknowledge.com

Click here for Ken Perry’s presentation

Broker Knowledge Group is a training and consulting firm that specializes in mortgage, real estate and finance education. As a 15-year veteran of the mortgage industry, Ken’s vast interactions training mortgage professionals inspired him to pursue his dream of bringing positive change to the mortgage industry on a much larger scale. Broker Knowledge Group is an approved course provider of the National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) and is dedicated to bringing a unique, not-what-you-expect style of education to its clients by mixing passion and humor with extreme knowledge. As a native Californian, born and raised in the Bay area, Ken’s center of operations is now based in Portland, OR, although his speaking engagements take him all over the United States. Ken currently lives in Camas, WA with his wife and three children.

Special thanks to all of our sponsors: Parr Lumber, NW Natural, The Oregonian, Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP, and Theresa Springer of Directors Mortgage

It’s Time For Turkey!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by jessicam

Don't miss this annual celebration of great food, good friends, and plenty of fried turkey!

Join us On Wednesday, December 14th, at 5:00pm in the JMG Conference Center for food, fun and laughter. Don't forget to bring a new unwrapped toy to donate to the toy drive!

Tickets are just $15 per person. Register online today!

PROs land on Santa’s NICE list!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by jessicam

PRO Santa House at Bridgeport Village 2011

Come out to Bridgeport Village to see the new Santa House built by the PROs

In case you haven’t seen it yet – the PRO Santa House at Bridgeport Village is a sight to behold and a testament to what can be accomplished through generosity and tenacity even in these difficult economic times.

The project is a truly collaborative effort of the Professional Remodelers Organization (PRO) with over 60 individuals from over 40 companies pitching in tens of thousands of dollars worth of materials and man-hours to bring this project to life. It took months of preparation and several incredibly generous donations of time, materials, and funds from companies like Contract Furnishings Mart, Powerhouse Construction, and many more, to create a structure that can be taken apart in panels, stored on pallets in the off season and re-erected onsite… plus it had to pass the permitting process through the city of Tualatin! With a lot of help from the members of the Professional Remodelers Organization, the Santa House is complete and open for visitors Monday through Saturday through Christmas Eve.

Members of the Professional Remodelers Organization at the PRO Santa House build

Some of the many PRO elves that helped out with the Santa House project for Bridgeport Village

Last wall goes up on the 2011 PRO Santa House

It takes an army of PROs to set the last wall for the 2011 PRO Santa House!

The Professional Remodelers Organization wishes to recognize the following individuals and companies, without whom this project would not have been possible – thank you , thank you all:

Dan Wood, C&E Rentals
Scott Bocci, C&E Rentals
Larry Mock, Cascade Custom Remodel & Construction
Steve Pruitt, Cascade Restoration & Remodeling
Greg Wood, Cascade Restoration & Remodeling
Thomas Adams, Classic Electric, LLC
Abigail Adams, Classic Electric, LLC
Mark McGregor, Clean it Up Mark!
Steve Frazier, Contract Furnishings Mart
Thomas Payne, Craftsman Homes Group LLC
Sonja Bell, Custom Stone Creations
Theresa Springer, Directors Mortgage
Scott Dual, Dual Purpose Construction
Chris Barry, Energy Trust of Oregon
Michael Pender, Fisher Roofing
Tom & Alejandro, Fisher Roofing
Andrew Morphis, Green Hammer Inc
Linda Blackwood, Interiors by Blackwood, LLC
Andy Stember, JAS Engineering
Luke Morley, Lakeside Lumber
Anthony Scales, Milgard Windows – Portland
Tim Doolittle, Miller Paint
Patrick Richardson, Murrayhill Remodeling Co.
Lee Zajic, N.W. Renovations & Design Co.
Kellie Hainline, National Builders Hardware
Dave Szyplinski, National Builders Hardware
Patty Davis, Natural Stone Designs, Inc.
Tom White, North West Framing Inc.
Sean Alexander, North West Framing Inc.
Nancy Cranston, PARR Lumber Company
Scott Coffey, PARR Lumber Company
Robin McKnight, Powerhouse Construction, Inc.
Justan Proulx, Powerhouse Construction, Inc.
Nate Seiler, Powerhouse Construction, Inc.
Michael Barnum, Powerhouse Construction, Inc.
Nate Bond, ProBuild
Ed Becker, ProBuild
Todd Hertner, Rebuild LLC
Gordon Root, Root Holdings, LLC
Nate McNeely, Sherwin-Williams Co.
Jaime Laird, Sherwin-Williams Co.
Nancy Long, Sisu Painting, Inc.
Cylina Sanchez, Sisu Painting, Inc.
Frank Sanchez, Sisu Painting, Inc.
Roger Fernandez, Sisu Painting, Inc.
Dale Bell, Sky Heating & Air Conditioning
Steve Stolze, SLS Remodel and Additions
Tim Nielsen, Southgate Wallboard
Mitch Stanley, Stanley Renovation & Design, Inc.
Dave Silvey, Suburban Door Company Inc.
Dean Wescott, Suburban Door Company Inc.
Steve Klingerman, T.H.E. Remodel Group
John Scott, T.H.E. Remodel Group
Dave Parker, The Cronin Company
Rob Novak, The Cronin Company
Inspector Bill King and all of the Tualatin Building Officials
Linda Beymer, W.B. Adams Co.
Wayne Randall, Wayne S. Randall Construction
Jake Randall, Wayne S. Randall Construction
Moe Salem, Westside Drywall & Insulation
Louise Farrar-Wegener, Z-3 Design Studio Inc.
And so many individual members of the Professional Remodelers Organization, Building Green Council and Home Builders Association of Metro Portland who took the time to make calls or give of their time and resources in a myriad of ways to ensure the success of this project.

To find a member of the PRO to help you with your home remodeling needs visit our directory here.

Thank you and Happy Holidays from the Professional Remodelers Organization.

HBA members have access to group rates through Kaiser Permanente

Posted on November 20, 2011 by LolaRain

On November 15, 2011, Kaiser Permanente (KP) presented medical and dental information to the Home Builders Association illustrating the quality and access of care available to members. Dr. Tom Syltebo spoke about the Health Connect technology system and how services have changes over the last two decades. As a former KP Primary Care Physician (PCP), Dr. Syltebo shared the daily routine of KP physicians which includes interacting with patients via telephone and email. Web based tools have changed healthcare delivery and Kaiser is on the forefront on this type of delivery.

Four dental plans (two PPO and two HMO) are also offered through KP allowing integrated care between medical and dental. If you are interested in more information about Kaiser Permanente plans and would like to get a quote, please contact Ernie Garcia at Montgomery & Graham at (503) 601-8306 or ernieg@mgbenefits.com.

December 7: HBA Housing Forecast Breakfast

Posted on November 7, 2011 by LolaRain

Please join Parr Lumber and the HBA for our 2012 Annual Housing Forecast Breakfast on December 7th from 7:00 – 9:30 AM at the Oregon Convention Center.

Registration begins at 7 AM and the presentations start at 7:30 AM

Our speakers this year are -

Robert Denk, Asst V.P. – Forecasting & Economics, NAHB
Todd Britsch, President, New Home Trends Inc.
Ken Perry, President & CEO, Broker Knowledge Group

Topics will range from the state of the national and regional economy to the status of lots, land and permits in our market and the effects of both on your business.

Tickets are $55 member/$65 non-member. Tables are available for a discounted price of $495 for 10 seats. Please click here to register online or download the 2012 Registration Form and return it to JustinW@hbapdx.org.

PRO Bowling, Texas Hold’em, and a Real Good Time

Posted on October 25, 2011 by LolaRain

When pins dropped and cards flopped, the Professional Remodelers Organization (PRO) showed Players who the real pros were on October 23, 2011. Roll after roll, and shuffle after shuffle, the twelve teams enjoyed the spirit of the first annual PRO Bowl presented by Classic Electric. Strikes could be heard slamming the pins into the gutters as the crowd cheering with excitement. The five player teams encouraged each other while providing a bit of friendly competition battling it out for first, second, and third place.

There winners are:

Bowling Team Winners
First Place – Bank of the West
Second Place – Classic Electric
Third Place – The Suburban Door Low Rollers

Texas Hold’em Individual Winners
First – Dean Wescott, Suburban Door Company
Second – Don George, Modern Plumbing

The Suburban Door Low Rollers take home third and narrowly miss out on sweeping the poker tournament

Classic Electric, who racked up the highest single game of the day, take home Second Place

The Bank of the West Team takes home First place

The Winners Announced

Posted on October 13, 2011 by LolaRain

Special thank you to all members who came out last night, October 12, 2011, for the wonderful feast of lasagna and chicken parmesan. We honored our new officers and board of directors. In case you missed it, here are the winners:

Officer
Nate Bond, ProBuild

Builder Directors
Jeff Fish, Fish Construction
Phil Pahlisch, Pahlisch Homes
Jamie Harris, Elite Development NW

Remodeler Director
Steve Frazier, Contract Furnishings Mart

Associate Director
Theresa Springer, Directors Mortgage
Bill Joseph, Dunn Carney Allen Higgins and Tongue
Kimberly Wheeler, Bank of the West

Fall Home and Garden Show Sees Increased Traffic and Funds for Local Nonprofit

Posted on October 10, 2011 by LolaRain

Home Builders Association and Molly’s Fund pleased with turnout and results

The Home Builders Association (HBA) of Metropolitan Portland announced today the success of the 2011 Fall Home and Garden Show held September 29 through October 2 at the Portland Expo Center . “This year’s traffic was up nearly 20% over fall 2010,” says Dave Nielsen, CEO of the HBA. “Members reported they had numerous solid leads and that the show was successful for them.”

With 343 booths promoting household products to heating and cooling systems, landscapers to builders and remodelers, the audience was captivated by the diversity of ideas and options. One delight of the show was Serving Up Style, an exhibit of twelve dining environments created by local designers. These showcased dining rooms were a combination of modern, whimsical, and traditional design. The exhibit helped raise over $100,000 for Molly’s Fund, a local nonprofit that supports lupus awareness, education, and research for a cure. This was a 150% increase from funds raised in 2010 used in the fight against this debilitating disease.

The first place award for both the designer’s and people’s choice of Serving Up Style went to Portland interior designer Wendy O’Brien, an HBA member. Her design, incorporating a life-sized giraffe made from rusted metal, impressed the attendees as well as the fellow craftsmen at the show.

For more information about the HBA or to become a member, please call 503-684-1880.

HBA Members Robin McKnight (Powerhouse Construction) and Linda Blackwood (Interiors by Blackwood)

First Annual PRO Bowl launches this month!

Posted on October 6, 2011 by hallieg

Sunday, October 23^rd at Players in Lake Oswego

On October 23rd the PRO will present its first annual PRO Bowl, presented by Classic Electric, a team bowling and poker challenge to take place at Players in Lake Oswego. This fun filled afternoon will feature…

a team bowling tournament for 24 teams
Texas Hold ‘em timed poker tournament for 120 players
a delicious Sicilian buffet
raffle drawings for great prizes including a trip for two to Las Vegas.

Join the likes of The Rock & Bowlers from the Legacy Group, The Suburban Door Low Rollers, and the Sisu Queenpins from Sisu Painting as teams duke it out to take home the title of PRO Bowl Champion. Bowlers may register in teams of five or individually for this event.

Sponsorships for the event sold out in just 48 hours, so make sure to get your registration form in today if you want to participate, because we anticipate a sold out crowd!

For more information about registering the tournament, contact Jessica at jessicam@hbapdx.org.

Green Day Forum

Posted on October 6, 2011 by LolaRain

Join Earth Advantage Institute for an inspiring day of dialogue with those who have successfully championed for a more sustainable built environment that benefits society, the environment, and the economy.

Registration:
http://www.greendayforum.org/

Event Date:
November 3, 2011

Venue:
The Gerding Theater at the Armory
128 NW Eleventh Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97209

Hours:
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Cost: General Admission $125
Professional, group and student discounts available

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