August 2016 BBAM Magazine - HBA of Southeastern Michigan

BUILDING
AUGUST 2016
Business & Apartment Management
VOICE OF THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN AND APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN
Residential Home Design
TRENDS INSIDE & OUT
PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERTSON BROTHERS HOMES
➤ Permits Increase; Trail Existing Home Sales – 4
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➤ Industry Mid-Year Economic Forecast – 5
➤ 27th Annual Parade of Homes – 7
➤ Annual Golf Outing at Cherry Creek –11
➤ Wild Game Dinner & Charity Auction - Outside Back
BUILDING
Business &
Apartment Management
AUGUST 2016
FEATURES
2
Residential Home Design
Trends Inside & Out
8 The Heat Is On! Safety Guidelines For Property Managers
4 New Housing Permit Forecast
4 Permits Increase But Trail
9
Advocacy Update
Make A Difference In The 2016 State House Elections
Existing Home Sales Surge
Comments by Michael Stoskopf, CEO
10News & Events
5 Construction Industry Mid-Year Forecast
11 Classified Advertising
6 “After Hours Mixer
12 New & Renewing Members
Hosted by Wells Fargo Mortgage
6 H.J. Oldenkamp Supports HomeAid®
7
HBA’s Parade of Homes 2016
27th Annual Marketing Program
Association Events for August and September
12 Index of Valued Advertisers
Inside Back
Made In America/Built In Michigan
Use These Suppliers of American Made Products
Vittorio Palomba (left), Katie Hallett of TK Design & Associates Michael Stoskopf (left), HBA’s CEO with Adam Tillman of
and HBA President Jim Clarke of Robertson Brothers Homes at Kohler and After Hours Mixer host Stacy Brazier of Wells
the Mid-Year Economic Forecast Breakfast.
Fargo Home Mortgage.
HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT
James Clarke
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
William Phillips
TREASURER
Larry Cohen
SECRETARY
Robert M. Tedesco
IMMEDIATE PAST
PRESIDENT
Norman Finkelstein
VICE PRESIDENTS
David Compo
Joe Saylor
Rino Soave
Ben Templeton
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT
Phil Seaver
CEO — Michael C. Stoskopf
APARTMENT ASSOCIATION
OF MICHIGAN
PRESIDENT
Allen Amber
PAST PRESIDENTS
Robert Brody
Jeffrey Kaftan
Melvin Kaftan
George M. Nyman
CEO
Michael C. Stoskopf
VICE PRESIDENTS
Cary Belovicz
Mitchell Bleznak
Jonathan R. Borenstein
Jay Brody
Kevin Dillon
Leslie Lewiston Etterbeek
Howard Jacobson
Warren Rose
J. Ronald Slavik
Shawn Stafford
Michael E. Tobin
Parade of Homes sponsor Nash Arabo (left) of Bank
of America Home Loans with Lori Beatty of Lori
Beatty & Associates and Michael Stoskopf.
PUBLICATION CREDITS
PUBLISHER
Home Builders Association
of Southeastern Michigan
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Nancy Rozum
Gary Smith
EDITOR
Susan Adler Shanteau
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Residential Home Design
TRENDS INSIDE & OUT
WRITTEN BY NANCY ROZUM
T
rends that take the coastal states by
storm are often slow to filter to the
Midwestern states. HBA members in the
architectural and interior design fields were
recently asked to provide a preview of trends
they are seeing in new home construction in
southeastern Michigan.
Todd Hallett, AIA/CAPS, with TK Design &
Associates, presented on trends in residential
home design at the 2016 International Builders
Show. The first of six top trends he identified
in his presentation included a surge in the
popularity of wine stations, typically adjacent
to the dining space. The second trend was the
inclusion of large showers and/or freestanding
tubs in the owner's bathroom. The third trend
is the position of stairways near the living
triangle rather than in the foyer. Trend four is
the addition of a Mom's office off the kitchen
with storage for paperwork and craft items.
The inclusion of multigenerational suites with
full sized bedrooms, bathrooms, closets and
living space with kitchenettes were identified
as the fifth emerging trend. Finally, while
open floor plans are still desired, homeowners
want more delineation between spaces. This
can be achieved with thickened walls and
dropped headers. "In addition to focusing on
lean building practices, we find the builders
we work with are, more than ever, embracing
the use of design to stand apart," says Katie
Hallett with TK Design. "The craftsman style
is really popular right now. We are also doing
a lot of the Cotswold style, which is similar
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to French Country, but with a more casual,
cottage look."
With some new home buyers there is a
trend toward building smaller homes. "I am
designing quite a few 1700 to 2800 sq. ft.
homes for home buyers who are downsizing,"
said Ron Ressler, AIBD/CPBD/CAPS, a
residential home designer with Ressler
Design. "We have to carefully design for
maximum functionality so the homeowners'
transition to a smaller home is easier. One
popular idea is to utilize the space above the
garage for a guest suite with a second bath."
Even in smaller homes, the open concept is
popular, as is the trend toward smaller children's
bedrooms and the addition of a work space for
children near the kitchen or great room. "People
want their kids out of their bedrooms and into
open areas where they can oversee computer
usage and homework," said Ron.
For adults, the craft beer movement has
filtered into home design. "With the movement
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toward home brewing, I have also been
drawing plans for tap rooms," said Ron.
"Recently I did a tap room in a basement with
lines that transported the home-made beer to
an upstairs bar area where the homeowners
entertain their family and friends."
Overall, Ron sees the Craftsman style as
the hottest trend, with variations including a
Modern Craftsman style which may include
features such as more metal or contemporary
products, lower pitches, wider overhangs,
more vertical wood siding, black window trims,
and darker fascia boards.
Outdoor entertainment space is a focus
for new homebuyers. "One of the top things
we are adding to most plans is covered
outdoor entertainment space," said Michael
J. Gordon, RA, with Moiseev/Gordon
Associates. "It is the number one thing on
everyone's list, whether for a modest or a
high-end home." Because of the threats
posed by mosquitos, Michael is getting more
requests for screened-in porches. Inside
new homes, cabinets with charging stations
to eliminate clutter are popular. "We also
are designing drop zones in mud rooms and
pocket offices off kitchens," said Michael. "In
higher-end homes we are including a second
kitchen behind the 'show' kitchen. These
hidden kitchens are where all the messy prep
work is done." He sees a trend away from
the traditional kitchen work triangle toward
separate work zones. Another trend is the
inclusion of smaller refrigerators in multiple
areas within high-end homes, such as the
exercise room, bar, master bedroom, outdoor
kitchen, and basement areas. "We are also
getting requests for dual master bedrooms,
where the homeowner's parents can be
comfortable when visiting for an extended time
period," said Michael.
J.R. Ruthig, lead designer/principal with
TR Design Group is also seeing a trend with
outdoor living spaces. "I would say that 80
percent of the designs we are doing include
outdoor living spaces," said J.R. "This includes
homes in all price points and even production
homes. They want expanded living space to
their homes and for these spaces to have the
feel of an interior living space. Adding features
such as large door systems, outdoor fireplaces,
high efficiency heating products and roll screens,
homeowners can enjoy these areas for all but the
coldest months of the year. People can basically
live outside. Including outdoor living space has
become an expectation, not an add-on or a
luxury." The outdoor living area has had a large
impact on how homes are designed. "We are still
getting customers who comment on the outdoor
living area that we designed for La Positano,
Arteva Homes' 2014 Homearama home," said
J.R. "Because we didn't have an expansive back
yard to work with, we designed and integrated
the outdoor space into the front of the residence,
and it served as the cornerstone for that unique
and memorable home."
J.R. is also seeing an uptick in requests for
contemporary designs in new homes. "Buyers
are gravitating toward clean, crisp designs with
softer tones and cleaner lines," says J.R. "They
are gravitating toward the concept of 'less is
more' and no longer have the expectation of
trim and overdone detail everywhere. They are
creating specific memory points and are taking
the fuss out."
While interior designer, Mary Olk with
Designer Interiors by Mary Olk, does advise
clients on brick, roof and siding selections, her
primary focus is the interior of new homes.
"Gray continues to dominate in color schemes,"
said Mary. "Manufacturers like Merillat and
Aristokraft now offer standard cabinets in gray
which are very pretty. Dark cabinet colors like
Merillat's Kona and Aristokraft's Sarsaparilla
are also very popular."
Stone is still popular for interiors.
"Contractors are putting brick inside new
apartments to replicate the look of downtown
lofts," said Mary who was responsible
for interior design at the 55 Canfield Loft
redevelopment in midtown Detroit. "Higher
ceilings are also popular in new apartment
construction." Another trend Mary sees is the
inclusion of corrugated steel in interiors and
exteriors, as well as metal staircases with
wooden or metal supports. In flooring, vinyl
wood-look floors are in. "Also popular is the
tile that looks like wood," said Mary. She likes
the look and versatility of Silestone® quartz
for countertops. "Because it is real stone
ground down, you can control the color," says
Mary. "I use it for countertops and also have
tables made to match the countertops, which
creates a stunning look. Granite is also popular
for countertops."
For formal dining rooms, Mary likes to
include a large round table so people can
easily talk with each other. For informal dining,
a drop-down eating area on a kitchen island,
which seats three to four people, is becoming
more popular. People are including a lot of
glass fronts on cabinets. Mary has also been
doing a lot of custom leaded glass in windows
with either colored or plain glass. "It really
gives a home a personality," said Mary. n
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t
Executive Officer
Comments
Permits Increase But Trail Existing Home Sales Surge
MICHAEL C. STOSKOPF, EXECUTIVE OFFICER
New Housing Permit Forecast
Builders Supply Company
Cabinet Corporation
B
ased on residential
permit data compiled
by HBA and reported
asabuilderssupply.com
in the HBA Southeastern
Michigan Residential
Building Activity Report™,
a total of 452 single-family were issued in
Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair and Wayne counties
in June 2016. The single family permit total
was more than 6 percent higher than May
2016 and reached the highest single month
total since October 2015.
Despite this modest increase, the lag in new,
single-family home permits remains puzzling
when taken in the context of existing home
sales in the region. Based on data compiled
from Realcomp, the number of existing home
sales sold in June 2016 reached its highest
single month total (6,202) since 2006. With
the summer home buying season clearly in
full-swing, the pace at which single-family real
estate is moving – combined with very limited
inventory – would historically mean new home
construction should be going gang busters.
However, that is clearly not the case, at least
not yet.
The number of people employed in the
4-county region reached its highest point
(1.823 million) since January 2008, at the
start of the nation’s Great Recession. June
2016 also set a record for Trailing 12-Month
North American Vehicle Production, reaching
18.2 million units, exceeding the previous record
of 18.1 million set in June 2000, according to
data compiled from Wards Automotive, dating
back to January 1985. Meanwhile, the 30-Year
Fixed Rate Mortgage lending rate remains at
nearly its lowest level in 45 years.
With these key economic factors in mind, I
am optimistic. It is quite possible that permit
activity in the next quarter will hold a pleasant
surprise as buyers place orders for new homes
due to low inventory, low interest rates and a
better employment picture. n
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Economic
Forecast
Construction Industry Mid-Year Economic Forecast Breakfast
O
n June 22, HBA joined with the
Construction Association of
Michigan and American Institute of
Architects - Michigan to present the sixth
annual Mid-Year Economic Forecast and
State of the Industry Breakfast. Over 225
members and guests attended the event
at the Suburban Collection Showplace in
Novi. The keynote speaker, Kermit Baker,
Ph.D., AIA Chief Economist, delivered
a positive and in-depth forecast for the
region and the nation. HBA members
may access the full presentation at
www.builders.org by signing in with
their Member ID.
Thank You
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After Hours
Mixer
“After Hours” Mixer
NEXT
HOSTED BY WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE
M
ore than 45 members and prospective
members came to network and make
new business contacts, as well as
enjoying the refreshments provided by Wells
Fargo Home Mortgage.
We would like to acknowledge the companies
who generously donated prizes valued at $50 or
more that were given away at the Mixer:
Two $50 Visa gift cards donated by Stacy
Brazier of Wells Fargo and won by Adam
Tillman of Kohler Company and Joe Bloch of
Bloch & Company.
An Adirondack lawn chair donated by the
HBA Home Show and won by Dana Fox of
Northpointe Bank.
We would also like to thank the Moceri
Companies for offering Greystone Manor as the
venue location.
The BUILDER LOTTO drawing worth
$1,400 was held at the end of the evening
and regretfully, “Brent Westberg of West
Construction Services” was not present to win.
The ASSOCIATE LOTTO drawing worth
$1,400 was held at the end of the evening
and regretfully, “Katie Hallett of TK Design &
Associates” was not present to win.
The ATTENDEE LOTTO drawing worth $50
was won by “Niko Grandchamp of James
Hardie.”
At the next HBA Mixer, the BUILDER &
ASSOCIATE LOTTOS will be $1,450. The
ATTENDEE LOTTO will always be $50. Take
advantage of this networking opportunity
to make some new contacts and grow your
business. Invite a prospective member to join
you as your guest!
If you are interested in hosting an “After
Hours” Mixer or donating a prize to be given
away at an upcoming Mixer, please contact Riva
Gulli at (248) 862-1002. n
“AFTER HOURS”
MIXER
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Place: California Closets
33238 Woodward Ave
Birmingham, MI 48009
Cost: No charge and reservations are required at:
www.builders.org/events.php
Carole and Bob Jones of Robert R Jones Homes.
Stacy Brazier (left) of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage,
Stuart Michaelson of Windmill Homes and Kelly Hayes of
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.
Niko Grandchamp (left) of James Hardie, winner of the
$50 Attendee Lotto with HBA’s CEO Michael Stoskopf.
H.J. Oldenkamp Provides Expertise To HomeAid® Project
H
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omeAid Southeastern Michigan
thanks Mark Renn and Rob McLean
of the H.J. Oldenkamp Company
grant from Masco.
The Safe Haven facility, formerly a 16 unit
apartment building, provides transitional and
for their volunteer efforts in support of
permanent supportive housing for veterans.
HomeAid’s renovation of Volunteers of
HomeAid has adopted the complete interior
America Michigan’s (VOAMI) “Safe Haven
renovation of 14 of the 16 units (1 unit was
for Veterans” building in Warren. Mr. Renn
previously renovated and 1 unit is an office).
and Mr. McLean provided plan consultation
Additionally, there are significant repairs
and the take offs needed so that the proper
being made to the electrical and HVAC system
kitchen cabinetry could be ordered under a
servicing the facility. n
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Members Only
New Homes Marketing Program
HBA’s 27th Annual
Parade Of Homes
T
he 2016 Parade of Homes ran for the full month of June and continues
through the end of 2016 on the website at ParadeHBA.com. The
program features 78 models, including under construction and preconstruction homes and condominiums, plus lots for sale. This number is up
from 53 homes in 2015.
The Parade of Homes offers potential homebuyers a unique
opportunity to visit the homes being built by 31 HBA Professional Master
Builders. Visitors to the homes have an opportunity to see first-hand
the latest trends in energy efficiency and green building, architecture,
interior design, amenities and materials. The homes in this year’s
program range in base price from $79,900 to $1,198,000.
Publicity for the program includes insert of magazines into select
home delivery of the Detroit Free Press, distribution through 91 Kroger
and other locations, articles in the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers,
Macomb Daily, dBusiness online newsletter, a radio interview on The
Handyman Show with Glenn Haege and extensive online advertising.
Signs for placement near Parade homes were delivered directly to the
builders. This year, for the first time, the program was advertised each
weekend through Comcast cable spots.
If you would like to participate in the 2017 program, please contact
Susan Adler Shanteau at 248-862-1016 or susanas@builders.org. n
Sponsored by
Blue Ribbon Winners
• Attached Condominiums - Glendale in Royal Oak by Robertson Brothers Homes
• $250,000 and Under - Columbia in Dundee by Soave Homes
• Over $250,000/Under $275,000 - Keystone in Oxford Twp. by Silverado Custom Homes
• Over $275,000/Under $325,000 - Elderberry in White Lake Twp. by Heritage White Lake
• Over $325,000/Under $370,000 - The Barclay in Macomb Twp. by Lombardo Homes
• Over $370,000/Under $425,000 - The Palmer in Berkley by Mark Adler Homes
• Over $425,000/Under $525,000 - Logan in Oakland Twp. by MJC Companies
• Over $525,000/Under $700,000 - Fairground in Plymouth by HRS Communities
• Over $700,000 - The Van Buren in Bloomfield Twp. by Paul Anthony Homes
JUDGES
Lonny S. Zimmerman, AIA, NCARB, Siegal/Tuomaala Associates
Benedetto Tiseo, FAIA, NCARB, Tiseo Architects, Inc.
Michael J. Gordon, RA, Moiseev/Gordon Associates
Paul Salloum, Bank of America Home Loans.
Kimberly (left) and
Keith Riemer of
Riemer Floors, Mary
Olk of Designer
Interiors and Barb
Gates of MJC
Companies.
Ben Templeton (left) of Templeton Building Past President Dan MacLeish (left) of MacLeish
and Bob Veresan of DTE Energy.
Building and Phil Seaver of Seaver Title Agency.
John Philips (left) of Lighting Resources of Michigan,
Jo Golda of Jo’s Cleaning & Organizing, Jan Snyder of
Huntington Window Fashions, Celeste Goings, HBA’s
Membership Director and Ron Stewart of George Matick
Chevrolet.
Visit the 2016 Parade of Homes at:
www.ParadeHBA.com
For additional Kick-Off Party photos, visit:
www.builders.org/2016-poh-kick-off-party.php
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The Heat Is On!
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Apartment Association of Michigan
Property Management Council News
WRITTEN BY GARY SMITH, APARTMENT BUILDING MANAGEMENT WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF INSURED FUND
T
he high temperatures this Spring in Michigan serve as a reminder that
we need to protect workers from heat related illnesses. To help protect
workers exposed to extreme heat, employers can use the heat index
system developed by The U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA).
The heat index (see chart below) combines both air temperature and relative
humidity into a single value that indicates the apparent temperature in degrees
Fahrenheit, or how hot the weather will feel. The higher the heat index, the hotter the weather will feel,
and the greater the risk that outdoor workers will experience heat-related illness. NOAA issues heat
advisories as the heat index rises.
The index is used to help determine the risk of heat-related illness for outdoor workers, what actions
are needed to protect workers, and when those actions are triggered. Depending on the heat index value,
the risk for heat-related illness can range from lower to very high to extreme. As the heat index value
goes up, more preventive measures are needed to protect workers.
Heat Index of <91° Risk Level: Lower (Caution)
• Provide drinking water •Ensure that adequate medical services are available
• Plan ahead for times when heat index is higher, including worker heat safety training
• Encourage workers to wear sunscreen • Acclimatize workers
• If workers must wear heavy protective clothing, perform strenuous activity or work in the direct sun, additional precautions are recommended to protect workers from heat-related illness. A
Heat Index of 91°F to 103°F Moderate. In addition to the steps listed above:
• Remind workers to drink water often (about 4 cups/hour) B
• Review heat-related illness topics with workers: how to recognize heat-related illness, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone gets sick • Schedule frequent breaks in a cool, shaded area
• Acclimatize workers • Schedule activities at a time when the heat index is lower
• If workers must wear heavy protective clothing, perform strenuous activity or work in the direct sun, additional precautions are recommended to protect workers from heat-related illness
• Develop work/rest schedules • Monitor workers closely
Heat Index of 103°F to 115°F High. In addition to the steps listed above:
• Alert workers of high risk conditions • Limit physical exertion (e.g. use mechanical lifts)
• Actively encourage workers to drink plenty of water (about 4 cups/hour) B
• Have a knowledgeable person at the worksite who is well-informed about heat-related illness and able
to determine appropriate work/rest schedules
• Establish and enforce work/rest schedules
• Adjust work activities (e.g., reschedule work, pace/rotate jobs)
• Use cooling techniques • Watch/communicate with workers at all times
• When possible, reschedule activities to a time when heat index is lower.
Heat Index of >115°F
Very High to Extreme.
• Reschedule non-essential activity for days with a reduced heat index or to a time when the heat index is lower. • Move essential work tasks to the coolest part of the work shift; consider earlier start times, split shifts, or evening and night shifts.
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Apartment Association of Michigan
Property Management Council News
Advocacy Update
WRITTEN BY FORREST WALL, CAE, STAFF VICE PRESIDENT
AND INDUSTRY RELATIONS
Help AAM Make A Difference In The 2016 State House Elections!
W
ith all 110 seats in the Michigan House of
Representatives up for election this year,
AAM needs your help to maintain our strong
voice for the multifamily rental property industry. One
great way you can assist us is by supporting AAM-PAC.
AAM-PAC is the Apartment Association’s political action
committee, which utilizes contributions from members
and aggregates them into one fund. This fund is used to financially support
those elected officials who understand the important role of rental housing in
Michigan’s economy. In short, we do the legwork for you to find the candidates
who will best represent your business, and then support their campaign.
AAM has been very successful in the legislature in recent years,
including the following victories:
• Apartment Inspection Law Reform Bill #1 (became law in February)
– brings townships under Housing Law, makes registration and
inspection optional for local governments, and stops practice of
collection of inspection fees more than six months in advance of
inspection.
• Trespasser Liability – law protecting property owners from liability
in situations where trespassers are injured on the property.
• Interest Rate on Tax Tribunal Appeals – increased the statutory
interest rate on Tax Tribunal appeals.
• Nonrecourse Mortgage Loan Provisions – helped to rectify the
problems with certain loan covenants in nonrecourse commercial
loan transactions.
AAM’s top legislative priority for this session is Apartment Inspection
Law Reform Bill #2, which would provide for the right of the resident to give
permission prior to local government inspection.
Remember, AAM-PAC contributions must be made via personal,
partnership, LLP, or LLC check or credit cards. Please call me at 248-8621004 to make your contribution today and help AAM keep our legislative
momentum going! n
The Heat Is On Continued
• Strenuous work tasks and those requiring the use of heavy or nonbreathable clothing or impermeable chemical protective clothing should not
be conducted when the heat index is at or above 115°F.
If essential work must be done, in addition to the steps listed above:
• Alert workers of extreme heat hazards
• Establish water drinking schedule (about 4 cups/hour) B
• Develop and enforce protective work/rest schedules
• Conduct physiological monitoring (e.g., pulse, temperature, etc.)
• Stop work if essential control methods are inadequate or unavailable.
References: A - The heat index is a simple tool and a useful guide for
employers making decisions about protecting workers in hot weather. It does
not account for certain conditions that contribute additional risk, such as
physical exertion. Consider taking the steps at the next highest risk level to
protect workers from the added risks posed by:
• Working in the direct sun (can add up to 15°F to the heat index value)
• Wearing heavy clothing or protective gear
B - Under most circumstances, fluid intake should not exceed 6 cups per
hour or 12 quarts per day. This makes it particularly important to reduce work
rates, reschedule work, or enforce work/rest schedules.
In addition, employers can access heat stress prevention guidelines and
resources at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) and share them with affected workers. Should you require additional
assistance with heat stress prevention in your workplace, please contact Gary
Smith, CRM, at (517) 338-3367 or gary.smith@yorkrsg.com.
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News & Events
August
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
HBA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Time: 9:00 a.m.
MONDAY, AUGUST 8
NAHB FALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
www.nahb.com
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
ABMWCSIF Trustees - Conference Call
Time: 8:00 a.m.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
Detroit Builders Forum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Coleman A. Young Municipal Ctr.,
Suite 401 Conference Room
2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit 48226
If you would like to pose a question anonymously
for the building official to address, please email in
advance of this meeting to: forrestw@builders.org.
MONDAY, AUGUST 29
AAM OFFICERS MEETING
Time: Noon - 2 p.m.
September
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
REAL ESTATE CONTINUING EDUCATION
Meets the state mandated requirement for 6 hours
continuing education for real estate license renewal.
Instructor: Lori Chmura of Middleton Training
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $80/Member; $125/Guest
Includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
NAHBR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Time: 10:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
NAHBR ROUNDTABLE: HOME AUTOMATION
A professional presentation discussing the latest
in home automation. Please plan to attend this
thought provoking session where you will learn...
• The latest options and trends in home automation
• When to offer home automation to your
customers
• How to justify and sell home automation options
• Technical planning for home automation
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Place: Transitions Remodeling
27260 Haggerty Rd., #A-1
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Cost: 10/NAHBR Professional Remodelers
Council Member or $15/HBA Member (not
a Council member). Lunch is included.
Sponsored by:
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EVENTS HELD AT ASSOCIATION OFFICES UNLESS NOTED
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
HBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS BREAKFAST
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Place: Cherry Creek Golf Club
52000 Cherry Creek Drive
Shelby Twp. 48316
Cost: There is no cost for breakfast for HBA
Board of Directors Members. If you wish to
register to golf, after the Board Meeting,
please see ad on next page.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
2016 HBA GOLF OUTING. SEE NEXT PAGE.
SAVE THE DATE!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
CHARITY PREVIEW AT HOMEARAMA 2016
Followed by event open to the public, weekends
September 23 - October 9. WATCH FOR DETAILS!
PROFESSIONAL REMODELERS REMODELING
DESIGN AWARDS NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES
HBA’s NAHBR Professional Remodelers Council is
once again sponsoring a Design Awards contest
open to all HBA members. The program is open to
remodeling projects completed during 2014, 2015
or 2016. Previous award winniing entries are not
eligible to be entered again.
VISIT BUILDERS.ORG/EVENTS.PHP
for a full description of the Awards and the
requirements for submitting entries. Deadline is
September 14, 2016.
Member News
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
CONTINUING COMPETENCY 3-HOUR COURSE
If You Are A Builder, Remodeler Or Maintenance
& Alteration Contractor, You Are Required By
Law To Complete At Least 3 Hours Of Continuing
Competency To Renew Your License In Michigan.
The course will cover one hour in each of the three
required areas – legal, codes and safety issues.
Instructor: Don Pratt, CECS of Michigan
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $45/Member or Guest
Place: Association offices
Class will also be offered from 9 a.m. - Noon on
12/14 at HBA and 1/24 at Velocity Collaboration
Center in Sterling Heights.
CONTINUING COMPETENCY 2 HOUR OPTION
If you took HBA’s MI Residential Code Update
Class in 2016, you have completed the required
1 hour of codes competency. You may elect a 2
hour class option at the above locations. The 2
hour class (covering legal and safety) begins at
the class start time listed above and ends 1 hour
early. The cost is $35. When you register, please
specify the 2 hour option.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL
Time: 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
PWB TOUR OF HAVEN
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Haven Domestic Abuse Treatment Center
801 Vanguard Drive
Pontiac 48341
Followed By Networking & Hors D’oeuvres
At The Home Of Carole & Bob Jones
Place: 175 Devon Road
Bloomfield Hills 48302
BUILDING Business & Apartment Management x August 2016
It is with deepest sorrow
that we inform you of the
death of Gilbert Silverman,
Past President of HBA, on
Sunday, June 12, at the age
of 91.
Gil is the beloved husband
of Lila Silverman; cherished father of Marsha
(Tom) Brunelle, Wendy (Mitch Master)
Silverman, HBA Past President Buzz Silverman,
Eric (Svetlana) Silverman, and Paul (Jennifer)
Silverman; loving Papa of Jessica Silverman,
Lesley Silverman, Michael Silverman, Cynthia
(Chris) Cifrino, Katarina Silverman, Aleksia
Silverman, Eliana Silverman, Nathan Silverman
and Levi Silverman. Also survived by former
daughter-in-law Jan Silverman. Proud brother
of the late Judith Herschman and the late
Miriam “Mimi” Alspector.
It is suggested that those who wish to further
honor the memory of Gil Silverman may do so
by making a contribution to:
Detroit Institute Of Arts 313-833-6760 http://
www.dia.org or Jewish Family Service (248)
592-2300 http://www.jfsdetroit.org/
It is with much sorrow that
we inform you of the death
of Frank Bronzetti of
Estate Builders, on July 9
at the age of 85.
We extend our deepest
condolences to Frank’s
family, friends and associates. Beloved
husband of Frances (nee Barone). Dear father
of Marc (Renee) and Chris (Shelbie). Loving
grandfather of Sofia, Ava, Luca, Nico and
Marco. He is also survived by several nieces
and nephews.
2016 HBA
GOLF OUTING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
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This promises to be both a fun event and a
“can’t miss” opportunity . . . for great golf,
good company, excellent food and networking
with other industry professionals.
Proceeds to benefit the
Workforce Development Initiative of
HBA’s Charitable & Educational Foundation.
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WET BASEMENT?
FOUNDATION CRACKS?
$90 Complete Golf Package includes:
18 Holes Of Golf With Cart,
Lunch, & Dinner
$30 Dinner Only
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Free estimates - 7 days a week.
Lifetime transferrable warranty.
Special pricing for HBA members.
www.TheKrackDoctor.com
(734) 926-5388
9:30 a.m. Registration and Range Practice
10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
(Includes Lunch at the Turn)
3:00 p.m. Awards Program & Buffet Dinner
REGISTER FOR EVENTS AT: builders.org/events.php
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Welcome
New Members
SPONSORS LISTED BELOW IN RED
APARTMENT ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
COINMACH CORP.
30685 W 8 MILE RD, LIVONIA, MI 48152
(248) 476-1400 FAX (248) 476-0430
EDWARD STREIT
ANDOVER REAL ESTATE PARTNERS
2701 NW BOCA RATON BLVD, #202
BOCA RATON, FL 33431
(561) 289-9400
ROBERT STONE
BUILDER MEMBERS
ELITE CONCRETE LLC
400 BATES DR, LAPEER, MI 48446
(810) 667-3147
LARRY A. VITTONE
ROBERT M. TEDESCO, SILVERADO CUSTOM HOMES
BUILDER REMODELER MEMBER
AMERICAN CRAFTSMAN HOMES
202 BRITTAN DR., LAKE ORION, MI 48362
(248) 605-5159 FAX (248) 814-9969
MICHAEL MANNINO
CATHY MCLEOD, THE HUTTENLOCHER GROUP
SUBCONTRACTOR MEMBERS
B & D CARPENTRY, INC
39690 DULUTH, HARRISON TWP, MI 48045
(586) 615-2748
DINO FABBRI
ROBERT M.TEDESCO, SILVERADO CUSTOM HOMES
BUCKMASTER CONTRACTING CO. INC
46130 WEST PARK DR, NOVI, MI 48377
(248) 669-1695
BROOKS DECKER
KATHLEEN QUINLAN, GEORGE B. FORD AGENCY
CUMMING CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC
10916 BIG LAKE RD, DAVISBURG, MI 48350-3608
(248) 620-2292 FAX (248) 620-1137
KENT CUMMING
BENJAMIN TEMPLETON, TEMPLETON BUILDING
D & A PAINTING
68476 HILLSIDE LN, WASHINGTON, MI 48095
(586) 531-3211
ALEX DUKIC
ROBERT M.TEDESCO, SILVERADO CUSTOM HOMES
DANIEL’S MASONRY
1094 PREMONT AVE, WATERFORD, MI 48328
(602) 487-4723
DANIEL DE LA CRUZ
ROBERT M. TEDESCO, SILVERADO CUSTOM HOMES
J & E INSTALLATION INC
32242 W. 8 MILE RD, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48336
(248) 473-6999 FAX (248) 473-0249
ED ESKER
NORMAN FINKELSTEIN, NORWOOD HOMES LTD
KOBELLE PLUMBING LLC
PO BOX 115, LAPEER, MI 48446
(810) 728-7020
PHIL EASTON
ROBERT M. TEDESCO, SILVERADO CUSTOM HOMES
MCGLINCH & SONS CO.
29565 GRAND RIVER AVE, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48336
(248) 987-6300 FAX (248) 987-6306
MICHEAL MCGLINCH
PATRICK QARANA, TRIUMPH BUILDING CO LLC
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METROPOLIS EXCAVATING, INC.
1798 WABASH, DETROIT, MI 48216 (313) 454-7751
WINDALE TATE
NORMAN FINKELSTEIN, NORWOOD HOMES LTD
RANDY’S GRADING INC
1689 GRAY RD, LAPEER, MI 48446
(810) 656-7856 FAX (810) 667-3083
RANDY EASTON
ROBERT M. TEDESCO, SILVERADO CUSTOM HOMES
SHELLENBARGER ELECTRIC
13789 HUNT, ALLENTON, MI 48002
(810) 395-2250
MARK SHELLENBARGER
ROBERT M. TEDESCO, SILVERADO CUSTOM HOME
STELLAR HARDWOOD
12300 MERRIMAN RD, LIVONIA, MI 48150
(734) 427-9663 FAX (734) 427-7660
JOHN KACHALLA
RON STEWART, GEORGE MATICK CHEVROLET
WATERTITE, LLC
PO BOX 701075, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170
(734) 663-0600 FAX (734) 207-4466
JAMES WILLIAMS
ROBERT M. TEDESCO, SILVERADO CUSTOM HOME
ASSOCIATE MEMBER
NEXTHOME EDGE
292 S. MAIN, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170
(248) 701-7878
CASEY SALAZAR
TOM THOMASMA, OLD TOWNE BUILDER
AFFILIATE MEMBERS
MICHELLE MOATS
ADVANTAGE BLINDS SHADES & SHUTTERS
DAWN TINSKEY - ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS
PAULA DONNELL - ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS
DAVID FABBRI - B & D CARPENTRY, INC
SHARON BIESER - COMMUNITY INSURANCE CENTER
MICHAEL DUDLEY
CUMMING CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC
DEBORAH L CUMMING
CUMMING CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC
ROBERT CLARK - FOUR SEASONS OF ANN ARBOR
KEVIN KING - FOUR SEASONS OF ANN ARBOR
KEN COCKREL, JR. - HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - DETROIT
ROSEANN NATHAN - HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
OAKLAND COUNTY
TIM RUGGLES - HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
OAKLAND COUNTY
SCOTT MILLIKEN - HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
OAKLAND COUNTY
ART JOHNSON - HIGH LEVEL MARKETING
WES MATHEWS - HIGH LEVEL MARKETING
SARAH WODTKE - IN NETWORK REAL ESTATE
LISA ROSSELLI - IN NETWORK REAL ESTATE
NANCY EASTON - RANDY’S GRADING INC
SCOTT STEFFES - STELLAR HARDWOOD
BRANDON ATKINSON - STELLAR HARDWOOD
BUILDING Business & Apartment Management x August 2016
Advertisers Index
COMPANY
PAGE
ABMWCSIF
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ASA Builder Supply & Cabinets
4, 11
Al Bourdeau Insurance Agency, Inc.
4
Brown & Brown of Michigan
8
Community Insurance Center
4
CSC Service Works
9
Designer Interiors
5
Eradico Services, Inc.
11
GE Appliances Builder Program
3
George B. Ford Agency
4
Great Lakes Commercial Sales
8
Home Appliance Mart
2
The Huttenlocher Group
4
The Krack Doctor
11
Marvin Windows and Doors
Inside Front
Seeking Superintendent
2, 11
TK Design & Associates, Inc.
2
WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems
7
Renewing Members
APARTMENT ASSOCIATION
KAPNICK INSURANCE GROUP
LEGACY, LLC
MADDIN, HAUSER, ROTH & HELLER, PC
HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
ACCENT REMODELING
BENEICKE GROUP, INC
BPH COMMUNITIES, INC
THE BRODY COMPANIES
CALIFORNIA CLOSETS
CHRISTINA HOMES, INC
COLUMBIA BUILDERS INC
DENEK CONTRACTING INC
DUBOIS-COOPER ASSOCIATES INC
FLAGSTAR BANK
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OAKLAND COUNTY
ROBERT R. JONES HOMES
LAKE MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION
LIGHTING RESOURCES OF MICHIGAN, INC
GEORGE MATICK CHEVROLET
MICHIGAN WINDOW & DOOR
MILLCREEK CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
MJC HOMES INC
MOCERI MANAGEMENT COMPANY
MOISEEV/GORDON ASSOCIATES, INC
MONDRIAN PROPERTIES
MONTGOMERY & SONS, INC
OLD TOWNE BUILDER
PALAZZOLO BROTHERS
SARK & ASSOCIATES INC
SILVERADO CUSTOM HOMES INC
SUPERB CUSTOM HOMES
SUPERB FLOORING & DESIGN
TLA INTERIORS, INC
U.S. BANK HOME MORTGAGE
TONY VAN OYEN BUILDER, INC
VIRGINIA TILE CO.
COLE WAGNER CABINETRY
WDIV LOCAL 4
ABC Warehouse Contract Sales
H.J. Oldenkamp Co.
Kathi Craft
888-222-1929, ext. 327
Contact us: 586-756-0600 info@oldenkamp.com www.oldenkamp.com
CALL TODAY TO GET A GREAT DEAL ON PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY GE, KITCHENAID, WHIRLPOOL AND OTHER AMERICAN APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS.
kcraft@abcwarehouse.com
www.abcwarehouse.com
Andersen Windows & Doors
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DUPONT CORIAN®
MERILLAT CABINETRY
MICHIGAN MAPLE CHOP BLOCK
Jo’s Cleaning & Organizing Services, Inc.
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SHELVING AND STORAGE PRODUCTS DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
LET US ORGANIZE YOUR HOME AND OFFICE CLOSET SPACES
PROVIDING WINDOWS & DOORS TO AMERICAN HOMES FOR OVER A CENTURY
WITH THE INDUSTRY’S LEADING PRODUCTS IN DESIGN, PERFORMANCE & QUALITY.
Jo Golda 810-241-1622 jo@josorganizing.com www.josorganizing.com
www.andersenwindows.com
James Reidy 734-341-5041
Rick Stiles 810-397-2962
james.reidy@andersencorp.com
rstiles@andersencorp.com
ASA Builders/ASA Cabinets
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DOORS, BIFOLDS, SHELVING & MORE
FULL LINE OF AMERICAN MADE KITCHEN
CABINETS. TIMBERLAKE, DECORA AND SCHROCK
CABINETS.
Steven Shapiro 248-624-7400
sshapiro@asabuilders.net www.asabuilderssupply.com
Bradford White Water Heaters
Made Better in Michigan!
Over 1,000 Employees at Our Michigan Manufacturing Facility.
Represented By: Burke Agency, Inc. 248-669-2800
Crown Windows & Sunrooms
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MICHIGAN MADE VINYL WINDOWS, PATIO DOORS & SUNROOMS
ENCLOSURES & BATH SURROUNDS
STEEL & FIBERGLASS ENTRY DOORS
Larry Kepes 248-909-0222 larrykepes@yahoo.com
Barry Goudsmit 248-613-9784 bgoudsmit@aol.com
General Electric
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GE EMPLOYS 3,000 IN MICHIGAN AND 131,000 IN THE U.S.
GEOSPRING II HYBRID ELECTRIC WATER HEATER IS MADE AT GE
APPLIANCE PARK IN LOUISVILLE, KY IN A NEWLY RENOVATED $38 MILLION
MANUFACTURING PLANT USING LEAN SIX SIGMA METHODOLOGY. GE HAS
INVESTED $1 BILLION IN THEIR APPLIANCE BUSINESS AND CREATED 1,200
ADDITIONAL AMERICAN JOBS.
David Blair, Area Sales Manager
davidn.blair@ge.com www.buildwithge.com
KSI - Kitchen & Bath Showrooms
PROVIDING BEST-IN-CLASS DESIGN CONCEPTS, PRODUCTS
AND SERVICES THAT WILL CREATE SPACES IN THE HOME PEOPLE WILL LOVE.
www.ksikitchens.com
Mike Hitt, Builder Sales, 810-229-9554 mhitt@teamksi.com
Ben Palazzolo, Multifamily Sales, 810-343-7175 bpalazzolo@teamksi.com
Mans Lumber and Millwork
LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1900, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH
MICHIGAN’S BEST BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS.
ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING
NEEDS, SPECIALIZING IN CABINETS,
INTERIOR TRIM, FLOORING, WINDOWS,
ROUGH LUMBER AND ENGINEERED
TRUSSES & PANELS.
Doug Mans dmans@manslumber.com Chris Mans cmans@manslumber.com
1-800-TRY-MANS www.manslumber.com
Pioneer Cabinetry
PROUDLY MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN MADE KITCHEN
AND BATH CABINETRY FOR OVER 25 YEARS.
Visit our website to find a dealer near you:
www.pioneercabinetry.net
Tarnow Doors
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CLOPAY GARAGE DOORS
LIFTMASTER GARAGE DOOR OPENERS
DURASCREEN MOTORIZED SCREENS
Henry Tarnow 248-478-9060; ht@tarnowdoor.com
David Patton 248/789-5574; dave.tarnowdoor@comcast.net
Bud Helgemo 248/478-9060; budattarnow@yahoo.com
Virginia Tile Co.
PROUDLY OFFERING AMERICAN-MADE TILE FROM AMERICAN OLEAN,
CROSSVILLE PORCELAIN STONE, FLORIM USA AND DEL CONCA USA.
Jim Dean 248-476-7850
deanj@virginiatile.com www.virginiatile.com
Weather King Windows & Doors
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VINYL WINDOWS & SLIDING DOORS INCLUDING TRIPLE GLAZED & R-5
STEEL & FIBERGLASS ENTRY DOORS
PAINTING & STAINING AVAILABLE
Matthew Ball 248-478-7788
Ted LaVanway 248-797-0730
sales@weatherkingdoors.com www.weatherkingdoors.com
Whirlpool Corporation
Hansen Marketing Services, Inc.
FOR OVER 30 YEARS, PROUDLY BRINGING SPECIALTY BUILDING MATERIALS
TO THE MARKET AS A WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR, FEATURING MANY QUALITY
PRODUCTS MADE IN AMERICA.
Contact Us: 800-552-4877
info@hansenmarketing.com
www.hansenmarketing.com
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Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, MI (4,000 knowledge workers)
$1.4B+ invested in U.S. facilities since 2010 • More than 23,000 U.S. employees
Of the products we make, 80% of products sold in the U.S. are built in the U.S.
$7.4B+ spent annually to operate and invest in 8 U.S. manufacturing plants
Robert Khoury, Market Manager - Eastern Michigan 407-622-9372
Robert J Khoury@whirlpool.com
Wimsatt Building Materials
Distributor of quality steep slope & low slope roofing,
exterior cladding, windows & doors, and general building
materials, serving builders from three locations in Southeast Michigan.
800.497.9000 wimsattdirect.com mail@wimsattdirect.com
MADE IN AMERICA/BUILT IN MICHIGAN
THESE COMPANIES MANUFACTURE OR SUPPLY AMERICAN MADE PRODUCTS. THOSE IN BLUE ARE MADE IN MICHIGAN.
Wild Game Dinner
& Charity Auction
JOIN FELLOW HBA MEMBERS AND GUESTS for an evening of fun with
valuable hunting and fishing prizes and drawings. Bring your staff . . .
your trades, customers, friends and associates.
SILENT & LIVE AUCTIONS
• 50/50 Raffle To Benefit HBA’s Workforce Development Initiative
• Gun Raffle by Ray’s Guns - Over 100 Guns On Display
• Sports Memorabilia
• Restaurant Certificates
• VIP Table - One available for $1,000. Seats 8. Includes Champagne,
priority meal service, preferential location.
WILD GAME APPETIZERS FOLLOWED BY SUMPTUOUS DINNER
• Hors D’oeuvres Display including Grilled Venison Sausage,
Frog Legs and Buffalo Meatballs
• OPEN BAR!
• Duet Dinner of Filet Mignon and Chicken Limoncello
• Sliced Chocolate Torte with Cream Filling & Ganache Topping
DATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
Time:
Place:
Cost:
6:30 p.m. - Midnight
LAUREL MANOR
39000 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia 48150
$90/Person. Includes Full Dinner and Open Bar
BUY YOUR
TICKETS EARLY!
2015 EVENT
WAS SOLD OUT!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
Call 248-862-1016
Dinner Committee: Norm Finkelstein, Mark Guidobono
David Compo and Paul Chapman
DON’T MISS IT . . .
PLEASE RESERVE TODAY!
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