Toll Brothers Naval Square Will Feature Distinctive Luxury Residences

The Official Newsletter of the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia Vol. 2 / No. 3 May/June 2005 In This Issue 2 LICENSES & INSPECTIONS LAUNCHES NEW SERVICE Toll Brothers’ Naval Square Will Feature Distinctive Luxury Residences From its grand historic gates to the awe-inspiring view of Biddle Hall’s classic architecture and lush parade grounds, Naval Square reveals a lifestyle and setting unlike any other in Philadelphia. The entire 20-acre property including the brick and stone walls surrounding the site, the guard houses, Biddle Hall, Dewey and Nelson Townhomes the Surgeon General’s Mansion and the Governor’s Mansion are listed as National Historic Landmarks. Toll Brothers is transforming these buildings into a gated community of distinctive residences. “Naval Square includes an interesting mix of newly constructed town homes and condominiums, as well as historic renovated loft-like residences,” says Adam Barzilay, Project Manager. “We are not just building luxury houses. We are creating a new pedestrian neighborhood with a mix of historic Continued on page 3 and newly constructed luxury residences. 5 GMAC BUILDERPOWER PROGRAM 7 ARCHITECTURAL NOTES 8 CDBG IN JEOPARDY 9 BENCHMARKING GREEN HOMEBUILDING Message from the President By the time you read this, we will have had our second Happy Hour of the year. The first one, on March 30th, was a big success and drew over 80 attendees. Social events are also a great venue for sponsorships; your company receives signage in a friendly environment that’s full of potential customers. Our sincere thanks to our March 30th sponsors: John Arch Homes, Engle-Hambright & Davies Inc., GMAC Mortgage, Haefele Flanagan & Co., Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg & Ellers, Tague Lumber, Citizens Bank, Mid-Atlantic Associates, Inc. and NSM Homebuilders Coverage 1735 Market Street, Suite A, 432 Philadelphia, PA 19103-7588 215.BIA.PHIL (215.242.7445) 215.233.9132 Fax biamail@biaofphiladelphia.com w w w.BIAofPhiladelphia.com This summer we have a couple of events that should also get a big turnout. The Island Green Golf Outing on June 6th is sure to be a great event. Those who attended last year will tell you it’s a fun day that combines play and networking. The Rock Lobster Happy Hour is also enormously popular and we’re expecting another big crowd on July 21st. There’s a lot to look forward to – but as always, it comes down to member participation. I hope to see you soon. Lawrence D. Rust P.S. The BIA of Philadelphia has recently joined the Coalition of Commercial Real Estate Associations. Look for their link on our website, www.biaofphiladelphia.com. You can now view and download the BIA Voice by visiting our website. Address: @ http://www.phila.gov/li > go Licenses & Inspections (L&I) Launches Two Online Services When Mayor John F. Street delivered his 2001 Budget Address to the citizens of Philadelphia, he shared his vision of a governmental computer system where customers could obtain City services “online, not in line.” At that time, the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) was in the initial stages of devising a plan that would allow the agency to become E-Gov capable. After months of planning and internal testing the foundation has been laid, and the complete computerization of the agency has begun! L&I’s automation strategy is coined the Licenses and Inspections Concerted Automation Project (LICA). The LICA project was established: to improve the quality of services to the public; to enable more effective deployment of personnel; to improve departmental management by making data more readily available; to share and gather information for better code enforcement; and to reallocate resources from paper based activities to field inspectional duties. L&I determined that customer satisfaction would best be obtained by giving customers the ability to request professional service without having to leave their homes or offices. A computer system was installed that would allow customers to obtain some of the Department’s most requested functions. Now, anyone can visit Licenses and Inspections’ website at www.phila.gov/li to register complaints and apply for fast form permits online. The fast form permits are issued for: above ground swimming pools; exterior wall coverings; porch floor replacement; roofing; security grills; window/door replacement; ductwork; interior demolition; relocating diffusers/registers; and relocating sprinkler head and warm air equipment. Positive feedback leads Department officials to anticipate that most of the applicants for fast form permits will opt to apply for their permits online, instead of in line, during this year. The full implementation of the LICA Project is anticipated by year’s end. 2 May/June2005 Naval Square Continued from page 1 Strickland Court Biddle Hall served as the first Naval Academy for the United States of America. Of the sixty-six condominium units in Biddle Hall, many will have 13-foot barrel vaulted ceilings. Flanking Biddle Hall are the Governor’s Mansion and the Surgeon General’s Mansion. Each of these buildings will have six condominium units. With the additional buildings – Strickland, Admiral and Commodore Collections, Naval Square will offer a total of 345 residences. Homes range from luxuriously appointed townhouses with private garages to condos with vaulted ceilings and unique spaces. Naval Square will be heavily landscaped in a park-like setting. There is a jogging trail as well as pocket parks within the community to complement the expansive Parade Grounds in front of Biddle Hall. The rotunda in Biddle Hall will serve as the community room for all residents. Living in the historic setting of Naval Square is only the beginning of a desirable lifestyle. Naval Square is walking distance of the University of Pennsylvania, Rittenhouse Square and Fitler Square. Shopping, restaurants, and cultural amenities are close by. The Philadelphia School, a top-rated private school serving students from preschool through eighth grade is a five-minute walk from Naval Square. Three blocks away is the Schuylkill River Park, with biking and jogging trails that meander past some of the city’s most famous sites. For sales information, contact Christine Andrews at 215.732-TOLL, or visit www.navalsquare.com. May/June 2005 3 Save This List! BIA leaders have been working closely with the City of Philadelphia to implement the various recommendations of our recent report, “If We Fix It, They Will Come.” As part of that process, the City’s Streets Department has shared a list of key engineering professionals who can help BIA members plan and execute their projects. Please keep this list handy. Right-of-Way Unit Responsible for any structure, sign, excavation, or any other above-grade encroachment in right-of-way as well as off-street parking Lawrence F. Robinson Phone 215.686.5062 Traffic Unit Responsible for driveways, parking lots, curb cuts, and all street, land and footway closures, on-street parking and general traffic control Patrick J. O’Donnell Phone 215.686.5524 Patrick.odonnell@phila.gov Bridge Section Responsible for design, construction management and inspection of the city’s bridges; reviews and approves retaining walls that impact the street system John F. Lutz, P.E. Phone 215.686.5542 Transportation Engineering and Planning Section Responsible for review and coordination of drawings for any work done in a street such as signalization, lighting, curb, footway, paving, and pavement markings Thomas J. Branigan, P.E., P.L.S. Phone 215.686.5514 Thomas.branigan@phila.gov Survey Bureau Manager Responsible for coordination of all survey services and City Plan actions Frank Morelli Phone 215.686.6650 Frank.morelli@phila.gov District Surveyor and Regulator Responsible for all site-specific survey services. All proposed sub-division plans must be approved by District Surveyor and Regulator. Only District Surveyor and Regulator can approve sub-division plans and provide stakes for construction of streets. Karl E. Kriegh Phone 215.685.1865 Karl.kriegh@phila.gov City Plans Office Prepares plans showing all City Plan changes. Responsible for drafting of City Plan change Ordinances and Paving Ordinances. Tracks progress of all Ordinances and prepares advertising and scheduling for Board of Surveyor hearings. Monitors compliance with all requirements in City Plan change Ordinances and schedules Confirmation proceedings upon fulfillment of conditions. Bruce A. Rader, P.L.S. Phone 215.686.5567 Bruce.rader@phila.gov Streets Department Commissioner Clarena I.W. Tolson Phone 215.686.5460 Clarena.tolson@phila.gov Acting Chief Engineer Responsible for overall coordination of all development projects Robert M. Wright, P.E. Phone 215.686.5538 Robert.wright@phila.gov 4 May/June2005 GMAC Mortgage’s BuilderPower Program Offers Powerful Solutions Program Provides Borrowers to Builders & Buyers With Innovative Financing Options and Support from Specialized GMAC Mortgage Loan Officers GMAC Mortgage Corporation, a top-ten residential mortgage servicer and originator, offers a tailor-made program to help builders and developers deliver more value to their clients. Through the BuilderPower Program’s products and services, buyers find solutions for all their lending needs. BuilderPower is one of the newest examples of GMAC Mortgage’s continued commitment to helping homebuyers better manage the investment they make in their homes through innovative financing products and streamlining the financing process for borrowers who desire a newly constructed home. Through the BuilderPower program, GMAC Mortgage Loan Officers, specially trained under the BuilderPower program, are paired with local area builders. These Loan Officers create a customized product suite of home financing solutions designed to meet the unique purchasing needs of each builder’s clientele, whether they are purchasing an apartment conversion, condominium, custom home or other type of new construction. In the Philadelphia market, Tedd Schodzinski is the company’s Regional BuilderPower Manager. Tedd oversees the program locally and makes sure that builders are being properly serviced and their expectations are being exceeded. He is also responsible for cultivating new relationships to assist builders throughout the City’s MSA. The BuilderPower program contains a variety of products for FHA borrowers through those needing jumbo loan products. Homebuyers are able to work with their builder’s dedicated GMAC Mortgage Loan Officer to apply for a mortgage for the home they are purchasing, making the financing process more convenient for the borrower. “Through BuilderPower, GMAC Mortgage can help make purchasing a newly constructed home more accessible to a wide range of homebuyers through unique financing products,” said Tedd Schodzinski. “Borrowers are able to better manage the investment they make in their new homes using down payment assistance products, home equity products, and higher loan to value products, for example. Borrowers also gain peace of mind from working with a Loan Officer that is intimately familiar with their type of home purchase, local market and financing needs.” Benefits for Builders • Features that help get buyers into homes faster, so builders can move on sooner to the next project (Escrow Hold-back Waiver and assistance closing when some Certificate of Occupancy issues arise). • Programs that help buyers spend more on their homes. • Flexibility to avoid losing time and money on unproductive closing delays. • Special incentives through alliances with 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, 2-10 HomeProfile, Breakaway Travel Incentives and more. Benefits for Borrowers • Forward commitments allow builders to reserve funds with a maximum interest rate and point cap for up to 12 months, protecting their clients from rate increases during the construction and closing period. • Buy-down options allow the homebuyer to benefit from reduced mortgage payments for up to two years - affording them extra cash flow for home improvements or to adjust to making mortgage payments. • Special rate cap designed to lock in rates up to 12 months, an attractive feature for customers who realize interest rates may fluctuate during construction. • Access to discounted homeowners insurance Products that are frequently included in the GMAC Mortgage BuilderPower suite include down payment assistance programs for buyers in varying financial positions and stages of life, as well as higher loan to value and traditional fixed and adjustable-rate products. Examples of GMAC Mortgage loan programs often included in the BuilderPower product suite are the popular FHA PowerPunch, HomeStrength, and Borrower’s Advantage. For more information on the BuilderPower Program, call Tedd Schodzinski at 800.232.6905 x2140. A Summer Tradition: March 30th Happy Hour at Finnigan’s Wake Happy Hour at Rock Lobster Save the date! Thursday, July 21, the BIA of Philadelphia will be back at Rock Lobster hosting the biggest Happy Hour of the year. Last year we had 300+ attendees and anyone who was there will tell you it was a great event. There will be open bars and plenty of hors d’oeuvres. Registration forms will be going out soon so watch the mail. You can help us plan by registering in advance. As always, sponsorships are available. If you’re interested in being a sponsor of this popular party, call now and reserve your place, 215.BIA.PHIL. From left to right, Mike Colaizzo (Mitco Corporation), Brett Altman (Allied Construction Services), Sam Sherman (Sam Sherman Associates) and Jim Rogers (Haefele-Flanagan). May/June 2005 5 • Conventional, Conforming, Jumbo, FHA, VA • Single Family, Multi-Family, Condo, Townhome, Mid-Rise, High-Rise • 100% Financing With 0 Money Down • 107% Financing With 0 Cash Required To 650M • 100% Investor • Impaired Credit Down To 500 FICO PHFA PA State Bond Money Harrisburg GUARANTEED Below Market Interest Rates 30 Yr. Fixed 0 Pts. Conventional Mortgage Purchase Price Limit: New $275,000 Existing $225,000 Income Limit-Family Size (Persons) 3 or more 1 or 2 $81,000 $95,000 215..547.2323 Timothy P. Brill Loan Officer Licensed Mortgage Banker in PA, NJ, FL Toll Free: 800.683.9898 441 S. Oxford Valley Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030 Fax: 215.945.6668 Cell: 267.784.7528 Email: tbrill@fantasticrates.com 6 May/June2005 Architectural Notes Kitchen Trends 2005 By Matthew Koenig, AIA Recently I had the opportunity to speak at the Book and the Cook Culinary Market and Kitchen Showcase at the Fort Washington Expo Center. The topic was innovations in Kitchen Design for people interested in creating a “Dream Kitchen” and also helpful hints on how to renovate their existing kitchens. I had teamed up with Gary Ruff, ASID, an interior designer with whom I have collaborated on several high-end condominium renovations in Philadelphia. During our presentations, a common question was how to design the best kitchen and what features really make the most sense. I began to think that most builders provide adequate kitchens with their spec. homes with typical upgrades on appliances and major finishes such as counter tops, but are these kitchens really designed to meet the needs of today’s home buyers? A basic understanding of how a kitchen is used today should be the first step in the designing process. A kitchen should be the reflection of the homeowner’s personality, lifestyle, and needs. Most of today’s kitchens have evolved into the central gathering space of the home. Today’s kitchens are more multi-purpose in their use than ever before. Utilitarian spaces of the past have grown into warm and inviting family rooms. The new “hub” of the home now provides areas for homework, computer use, and entertainment functions with built-in televisions and furniture. Here are a few hot trends that can help make the average builder kitchens into hot top sellers: Commercial Grade Appliances With the popularity of the Food Network and HGTV, gourmet cooking has greatly influenced the demand for commercial grade appliances in today’s kitchens. More appliance manufacturers are now offering affordable commercial grade lines to compete with Wolf, Viking, and SubZero. Put it Away Organization is key. Maximizing the use of space in a kitchen is more important than ever. Full height pantries, drawer organizers, recycling centers and specialty inserts are all ways to take advantage of underutilized or wasted space within most kitchens. Many of these inserts are inexpensive ways to upgrade average kitchens. Stainless Steel Stainless Steel remains a popular choice for appliance finishes and sinks but stainless steel has become the material of choice for faucets, counter tops, hardware and even cabinets. The look is contemporary but used in combination with wood and stone the final product can cross several style lines. Hardware Sells Long and lean handles, used both vertically and horizontally with strong simple lines are a new trend. The look is modern and contemporary. Brushed nickel and satin aluminum finishes blend well with stainless steel appliances. Bring on the Color Neutral tones for walls, ceilings and floors are safe and allow you to change features easily without having to re-do the entire room. To add color several manufacturers now offer appliances in full color from reds to blues and even avocado. Accent lighting allows you to add color with glass shades and decorative trim kits. Do You Have an Award Winning Community? The Sales and Marketing Council of the BIA invites you to enter your new home construction community in the 2nd annual “PENNies” Awards. The “PENNies” recognize outstanding achievement in sales, architectural design, marketing and community development in Philadelphia. Please call 215.BIA.PHIL (242.7445) for more information and an application. Coming This Fall: 4th Annual BIA Housing Conference & “PENNies” Presentation Tuesday, September 20 is the date for the Annual Housing Conference. This year’s working title is “The Learning Curve: Building Communities through Education and Culture.” Keynote speaker will be Paul Vallas, Chief Executive Officer of the School District of Philadelphia. The Housing Conference will be held at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown and will begin at 2:00 pm. The presentation of the “PENNies” Awards will be part of the afternoon’s program with a cocktail reception immediately following the conference at 5:30 pm. Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for details! The quality of our schools and quality of life is an important issue for all homebuilders in Philadelphia. May/June 2005 7 CDBG Program in Jeopardy On the tails of celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is in jeopardy. Administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), CDBG funds housing rehabilitation, supportive services, public infrastructure improvements and economic development projects in communities across the nation. CDBG serves more than 1,100 entitlement communities, urban counties and states, and more than 3,000 rural communities. The federal FY 2006 budget proposed by the Bush Administration includes a proposal to consolidate 18 programs, including CDBG, into a new program to be operated by the Department of Commerce. Proposed funding for this consolidated program, known as Strengthening America’s Communities, would be 35% lower than the combined FY 2005 appropriated level for these 18 programs. The pro rata reduction for CDBG alone would be $1.42 billion. Affected by these cuts would be construction and permanent jobs, the elderly, working families, youth, cities, towns, boroughs and rural areas, economic development, housing development and rehabilitation, and infrastructure improvements. The appropriation for CDBG this year (FY 2005) is $4.7 billion. In federal FY 2003 (the last year for which state wide data is available) the CDBG funds in Pennsylvania were distributed as follows: Urban Cities and Counties in PA Smaller Towns and Rural Areas (through PA DCED) Philadelphia Pittsburgh Total CDBG in FY 2003 In FY 2004, the amount appropriated is: $114,524,376 55,485,726 59,721,856 19,141,941 $248,873,899 $262,660,294 by Anne Fadullon, Dale Corporation rials, municipalities, and numerous others. In Philadelphia, the CDBG program is often thought of in terms of funding various housing programs and supportive services. However, through the use of Section 108 loan funds, the city has funded numerous economic development projects as well, including the Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard, the Reading Terminal, the PSFS building, City Hall Annex (now a hotel) and Six Penn Center. Creating job opportunities, new housing, revitalizing our communities, assisting our citizens, encouraging private investment and creating thousands of permanent and construction jobs - all contributing to the Pennsylvania economy - is what the CDBG program is all about. CDBG is economic development and a necessary resource to all Pennsylvanians. Here are some of the specific losses and impacts that could be expected based on the documented accomplishments of the CDBG program in FY 2003: • Loss of $1.2 billion in Section 108 Borrowing Capacity • Elimination of Housing Assistance for more than 16,000 Households • Impediment of Job Creation Efforts for over 1,500 jobs (not including the countless construction and infrastructure-related jobs associated with improvements funded through CDBG) • Ending of Water and Sewer Improvements helping nearly 180,000 Pennsylvanians • Discontinuation of Public Facility Improvements and Public Services for nearly 1.2 million Pennsylvanians The elimination of CDBG would have a significant impact that goes well beyond the loss of over $262 million in direct grants. The history of the CDBG program illustrates that these funds leverage $3 in private funds for every $1 of CDBG funds. This translates into a total loss of over $1 billion in funding to Pennsylvania under the 2006 Federal Budget proposal. In addition, the ability to borrow another $1.2 billion of private funds under the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program, a part of the CDBG program, would also be lost. This budget proposal could mean a total loss of over $2 billion to the Pennsylvania economy. This loss will affect Pennsylvania citizens at every level: construction workers, suburban residents needing infrastructure improvements, suppliers of goods, services and building mate- 8 May/June2005 Benchmarking Green Homebuilding Programs By David V. Hartke, AIA, MBA, LEED Accredited Professional Stampfl-Hartke Associates, LLC Generally, the homebuilding industry is very circumspect with respect to trends and cutting-edge technologies. Builders tend to maintain the use of traditional materials and follow time-honored techniques as well as conventional business models. In case you haven’t heard, there is a national trend toward green homebuilding. Fortunately, the logistical and economic learning curve is well on its way. With over 30 current active HBA green programs nationwide (and more than that in development) Philadelphia area homebuilders will now be able to develop their own green homebuilding program using an established organizational paradigm. This article describes three independent HBA programs that will serve as successful examples. One of the nations’ first green homebuilding programs was initiated in Austin, Texas. Austin Energy’s Green Building Program was created to offset local resource shortages. Water, especially potable water, is an extremely valuable and politically-charged resource throughout Texas. In fact, water-rights legal battles are common throughout most of the western states and a growing concern in many regions east of the Mississippi. Austin’s builders were caught in the middle of this regional resource shortage as homes are innately the largest users of water. In addition, Austin owns, manufactures and distributes electricity. Demographic projections warned that additional manufacturing capacity would be required if conservation was not introduced. So, the City of Austin teamed up with its utility entities and reached out to the local HBA to create the Austin Energy Green Building Program. Needless to say Austin’s population (and politicians) bought into the program 100%. Colorado’s HBA, on the other hand, responded to a market demand that reflected the regional buyer demographic. In the Denver area most of the population has an inherent appreciation for the environment. Outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and biking coincide with commuting and retailing. This created a “pull” market environment in which the buyer demands greener products. The homebuilders reacted by implementing sustainable design and construction techniques. Colorado’s HBA validated their environmentally-friendly home product with a program called BuiltGreen. Today homebuyers still have a choice whether to purchase standard or high performance (green) homes. Few settle for a standard home. Atlanta has a very different political and business environment than the previously mentioned regions. Politicians (or their constituency, for that matter) expressed a somewhat jaded interest in the green movement. They did, however, consistently accuse the homebuilding industry of wantonly (and sometimes purposely) creating suburban sprawl. Sound familiar? The Atlanta area’s HBA responded by developing and initiating its own Earth Craft House green homebuilding program to demonstrate that builders live in, and care about their community and the environment. It has been well received by both the builders and the public. Make no mistake: the green movement has entered the nation’s homebuilding industry. In fact, most of the major-market HBA’s have developed successful green homebuilding programs that make it that much easier for Philadelphia to enter the green building trend confidently. That’s the benefit of benchmarking. References Editors. (2002) Green Building Guidelines: Meeting the Demand for Low-Energy, Resource Efficient Homes (3rd Ed). Sustainable Buildings Industry Council, Washington, DC. Editors. (2004) Green Building Guidelines. National Association of Homebuilders. Septmeber 24, 2004. 2005 BIA Calendar Mark your calendar! To become a sponsor of a BIA event, call 215.BIA.PHIL (215.242.7445) Mon. June 6 Annual Golf Outing Island Green Country Club, 12 - 7pm Thurs. July 21 Summer Happy Hour Rock Lobster, 5:30 - 7:30pm Tues. Sept. 20 Housing Conference and “PENNies” Presentation Center City Marriott, 2 - 7pm Thurs. Dec. 8 Holiday Part y (Time and location to be announced) May/June 2005 9 Exhibit Hits Home Now through May 27, the University of Pennsylvania School of Design is presenting “Affordable Housing: Designing an American Asset,” an exhibition that demonstrates how well-designed, affordable homes can create real value for the communities in which they are built and the low- to moderate-income residents who live in the homes. The nationwide touring exhibition, sponsored by the Fannie Mae Foundation and the National Building Museum (Washington, D.C.), uses models, photographs, drawings, and video to showcase 18 housing developments from urban and rural neighborhoods across the country. These innovative designs illustrate how America’s architects are devoting their vision to creating affordable homes that are energy efficient, durable, economical to maintain, aesthetically appealing, and a complement to the communities in which they are located. The exhibit is at The Left Bank Building, 3101 Walnut St. in Philadelphia. Spread the word! We want the BIA of Philadelphia to grow and you can help. If you know a builder, developer or someone in the building industry who isn’t a BIA member – but should be – please give us the lead. We’ll send the company a membership application and if they join, you’ll get credit. Just send your lead to biamail@biaofphiladelphia.com and we’ll do the rest. 10 May/June2005 Members Only How to Login at nahb.org When you join the BIA of Philadelphia, you become a member of the National Association of Home Builders. That means you have access to members-only information. Here’s how to login for the first time. • Go to nahb.org • Go to the Log In button, then Create Your Login • You’ll be asked for: -your PIN (available from NAHB at 1.800.368.5242, press 0; or from biamail@biaofphiladelphia.com) The Importance of Renewing On Time It’s easy to put off paying your membership renewal for another month. But doing so does have consequences – at least with our national organization, NAHB. And when you pay your local membership dues, a portion goes to the NAHB just as a portion goes to the PBA. But the NAHB is far less flexible when it comes to your membership expiring. They give you only 30 days from your membership expiration, then they drop you from the roll. What does that mean? If, for example, you renew two months after your expiration date, NAHB treats you like a brand new member. You get a new PIN and you must establish a new online account. You may feel like your membership hasn’t lapsed but national sees it a different way. So if you get a call from the BIA staff inquiring about your renewal status, please be understanding – we’re just trying to keep things on track and keep you in good standing. -your user name (your email address) -and you’ll be asked to create a password (and NAHB strongly recommends that you select the ‘Save password’ feature.) Welcome New Members As of February 1, 2005, we’re pleased to welcome the following new members. Feel free to call to say hello or to talk business. And don’t forget, if you know someone who would like to join the BIA, let us know – biamail@biaofphiladelphia.com. Coldwell Banker Preferred Jill Rizen, Realtor New Construction Specialist Phone: 215.546.2700 E-Mail: jrizen@cbpref.com Associate Member Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Kurt Scheivert, Closer Phone: 610.566.1335 E-Mail: kscheivert@landam.com Associate Member Delaware River Development Group, LLC Louis A. Cicalese, President Phone: 215.766.1701 E-mail: lcicalese@lawworker.com Builder Member GMAC Mortgage Tedd Schodzinski, Regional Building Manager Chip Adams Phone: 484.620.9454 E-Mail: Tedd_Schodzinski@gmacm.com Associate Member Judd Builders/Developers Victoria Gomez, Sales and Marketing Director Carole Felton Karen Levinson Phone: 610.832.8000 E-Mail: vg@juddbuilders.com Builder Member Kenneth S. Herb Ken Herb, Owner Phone: 215.235.8839 E-Mail: KenHerbHAI@aol.com Builder Member Silica Builders El Medini, President Phone: 215.925.8585 E-Mail: el@silicabuilders.com Builder Member B-K Enterprises, Inc. Keith Charlton, President Phone: 215.288.0579 Builder Member That’s it – you should be good to go. Once you’re in the Login area, you’ll notice that any item with the NAHB logo next to it is members-only information like housing reports, building starts, etc. Other information is available to any user of the site. The 3rd Annual BIA Golf Outing is just around the corner – Monday, June 6. And once again, we’ll be teeing up at Island Green. Our format is similar to last year’s. 12:00 registration and barbeque lunch 1:00 shotgun start 5:30 cocktail reception and awards ceremony There will be free giveaways and plenty of opportunities to win prizes. It’s always a great day – last year, we had almost 100 golfers. If you haven’t registered, go to our website, biaofphiladelphia.com, and download a registration form. Or call 215.BIA.PHIL (242.7445) and we’ll fax you one. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE. This is a great way to support the BIA and promote your company. For more information, call 215.BIA.PHIL. May/June 2005 11 BIA OF PHILADELPHIA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Company____________________________________________________________ Primary Contact ______________________________________________________ ____ MasterCard ____ VISA____ American Express ____ Check: Please make payable to BIA of Philadelphia Title________________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________ City______________________________________ State_____ Zip____________ Phone___________________ Fax__________________ E-Mail______________ Type of Business____________________________________________________ If a BIA member recommended you, please list name__________________ Builder Member: $530 Any person, firm, partnership or corporation whose primary business is the development, construction or renovation of single or multi-family housing or commercial property. Credit card number ___________________________________________________ Expiration Date____________ V Security Number____________ (On back of Visa & MasterCards, on front of Amerian Express) Signature__________________________________________ Date______________________ I agree to pay the annual dues as stated above, which entitles me to membership in the BIA of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Builders Association, and the National Association of Home Builders. Dues payments are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes, but may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses except for lobbying activity. The portion of your dues used for lobbying by NAHB ($20.40) and PBA ($51.76) is not deductible for income tax purposes. Associate Member: $430 Please fax or mail completed application to: BIA of Philadelphia 1735 Market Street, Suite A-432 Philadelphia PA 19103 Any business related to the homebuilding industry providing products or services to builders, developers, or other real estate and land use professionals Sales & Marketing Council (additional membership) Builder $75____ Associate $130_____ The Sales & Marketing Council represents professionals involved in the sales and marketing of new homes. In order to be a member of this Council, your company must be a member of the BIA of Philadelphia. 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