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06 Recent Infrastructure Legislation to Impact Builders By Ian P. Faria & Jon Paul Hoelsche

07 Be Careful What You Wish For… By Burk Moreland

13 Dialogue with a Designer Q & A with Elva Rodriguez of Ideal Décor.

16 Houston Housing Picture Bohlke Consulting Group, LLC

17 Refinancing: How to Reduce Your Debt and Better Your Business By Erin Monauni and Ken Jacobson

19 Manufacturers, Product Dealers Show Support for Design & Construction Week

04 Dynamic Builders Presents Their New Gibson Addition & Series Homes By Kathy Bowen Stolz Photography by Kathleen O. Ryan Fine Art Photography

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Dynamic Builders Presents Their New Gibson Addition

& Series HomesBy Kathy Bowen Stolz | Photography by Kathleen O. Ryan

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As a custom builder, Terry Collins, owner of Dynamic Builders, is excited to be constructing spec homes after building contract homes for his customers for the last 14 years. “It’s a great moment when a builder

can build a spec home for customers to walk through. The builder can show off designs and craftsmanship.”

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Dynamic Builders will be proudly displaying its skill with two spec homes that are in the building process in the Lakes of Bay Area of Dickinson. Collins hopes to sell both houses before they are finished. “These are wonderful opportunities for two homebuyers to shorten the building process while still being able to customize the homes to their particular tastes.” Typically building a custom home can be a lengthy process. “From the time you meet the customer, it can be three months to a year before you even break ground.”

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Recent Infrastructure Legislation to Impact BuildersBy Ian P. Faria & Jon Paul Hoelscher of Coats | Rose | Yale | Ryman | Lee, A Professional Corporation

Texas has been experiencing a population growth explosion over the last seven years which has paralleled the state’s energy boom. The U.S. Census Bureau indicates that five Texas cities are on the top ten fastest growing populations, with Houston second only behind New York. To respond to this population boom and its impact on infrastructure, the Texas legislature has initiated efforts to support both water and transportation infrastructure. Gov. Rick Perry also called lawmakers back in July for a Third Special Session to immediately consider funding for transportation infrastructure projects.

Water has always been a commodity in Texas. In an attempt to ensure sufficient water for the Texas’ long-term needs, the Texas Legislature issued three bills (SJR 1, HB 4 and HB 1025) that will provide for the initial funding to begin Texas’ State Water Plan. The bills earmark $2 billion from the Texas Rainy Day Fund to finance new water infrastructure projects. These bills are subject to state-wide voter approval on the November 2013 ballot. The State Water Plan includes a regionalized analysis of water needs throughout Texas. If these new laws are passed, then areas throughout Texas will begin receiving state financing of water projects. These water projects will impact construction, population growth and opportunities for increased residential and commercial projects.

In addition to water, Perry insists that Texas must improve its transportation infrastructure. As seen in recent news, Perry is openly shopping Texas to businesses throughout the country as the most desirable place to do business. In order to enhance the state’s marketability and to curb demands on current roads and highways, billions of dollars are expected to be earmarked for transportation projects.

If passed, House Bill 1 and House Joint Resolution 1 will authorize up to $1 billion in new transportation financing annually. This influx of funds into transportation projects is meant to ensure adequate transportation systems throughout Texas. This financing means that more roads and highways will be built with a potential for funds to be used for mass transit, such as light rail.

Additionally, two bills (HB 2300 and SB 1747) create a $225 million grant program allowing counties to access state funds to build and repair roads impacted

by energy production. This recent legislation also will greatly impact the construction industry. Not only will road construction and related projects increase, but these projects will increase access to expected growth corridors throughout Texas metropolitan areas. Accordingly, residential and commercial projects should increase as a result of these transportation projects.

Builders, remodelers, subcontractors and their suppliers should be aware of this recent legislation and the Propositions on the November ballot. If passed, the legislation will create an onslaught of funds and work for the construction industry. You can track the progress of legislation by visiting the Texas Legislature Online (www.legis.state.tx.us).

Ian P. Faria is a director at Coats | Rose in its Houston office. He is a member of the firm’s construction/surety, real estate and litigation sections. He was selected as a Texas Super Lawyer “Rising Star” by Texas Monthly (2012 & 2013), an honor conferred upon only 2.5 percent of the total lawyers in Texas.

Jon Paul Hoelscher is an associate attorney in the Houston office of Coats | Rose. He is a member of the firm’s construction and litigation sections. He was selected as a Texas Super Lawyer “Rising Star” by Texas Monthly (2012 & 2013), an honor conferred upon only 2.5 percent of the total lawyers in Texas.

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Be Careful What You Wish For…By Burk Moreland

“Be careful what you wish for” is one of my favorite sayings. Those six simple words provide such an opportunity to think. For some people that phrase is negative, but not to me. I don’t see it as meaning that if you wish for something, it will not turn out as you would expect. I think of it more as meaning you should really consider the wishes you make and the value they have in your life and then prepare for the outcomes you believe are possible.

Many of our wishes in the home building and residential real estate industry of Houston have come true recently. Nearly unbridled growth is creating a buying frenzy in the market. Multiple offers on homes are the norm. Days on market are down to very low levels. And prices are escalating. Sounds great, right?

It’s only great until you look at the other side of the coin. On that side you’ll see companies not handling their growth, delivery dates not being met, prices of products and services shooting up faster than the market can handle, and lots of unhappy customers.

Handling success is almost as hard as achieving it. Haven’t you heard that the majority of lottery winners are bankrupt after a few years? Companies that were doing well the last few years now are losing customers because their lead times have gotten too long. New competitors are moving into the area to try to cash in on the modern day Gold Rush in our industry. All of these factors create a recipe for disaster.

I have spoken to several companies that stopped working to find new clients because they can’t handle the number they have. Sadly, I have also seen the return of companies in our industry that don’t care about their customers or clients. Most of these uncaring companies went out of business during the recent hard times, but in good times they always seem to pop back up. Some of you may know of a company like these examples. Some of you may be a company like these.

Either way, what you have to remember is that our market, like any other, is cyclical. This boom period will be a blink in the grand scheme of things. Today, you should be taking advantage of the market we have been given, but never lose sight of the potential for it to end. We position ourselves for the future by making sure our core customers are taken care of

first, by allowing our difficult customers to find our service or product elsewhere and by adding new customers that fit our business model.

In following these guidelines, you will not only make more money, but also you will make that money by serving people you like! You will lose headaches and gain efficiency, lose problems and gain true opportunities. Most importantly, when the pendulum swings back (as it always does) and the market slows again, you will be standing with like-minded people, able to weather the storm.

Sounds easy, right? Well, it’s not. Saying no to business is something we are not generally good at doing. However, with a little help from a good business coach, it can be done. I’ve had several instances recently where clients have told me how great it felt to say no to selected business, how they stopped dreading their ringing phones once a few customers sought service elsewhere.

Now is the time to sharpen your ax. Efficiency is much easier to gain in a good market than a bad. Seek those clients that fit with your company’s processes and ideals and get rid of some of your current clients that don’t.

Bring in help to maximize your business now, while you have the money, versus waiting until things go south and you don’t. Most importantly of all, start thinking through what you are wishing for and figure out what you will do when you get it. The results you want are out there; let me help you reach them.

Burk Moreland is a featured speaker and coach with the John Maxwell Group on topics ranging from sales and leadership to personal and company development and growth. For information on coaching, training sessions or other questions, contact Burk at burk@rainmakerbuilders.com.

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Situated just minutes from I-45 and Hwy. 35 on the shore of a 54-acre private lake, the Lakes of Bay Area development includes a sandy beach, two public boat docks for residents and personal boat houses off many of the homes. Fed by a spring, the lake water is clean and clear, and it is stocked with bass, catfish, croppy and perch. A lake management company will maintain the lake, which is lined with a cellular confinement system to stop erosion.

Lakes of the Bay Area is a quiet, family-oriented development that offers an average lot size of one acre, although some lots are as large as four acres. It has no mud tax. All electrical cables are placed underground to provide an open skyline. Only a few lots remain for sale as the development is being built out beautifully.

Dynamic’s first spec house, The Gibson Series Home at 6702 N. Oak Drive, Dickinson, features a “hill country” exterior and a contemporary interior with a spectacular vaulted ceiling – high enough to capture a homebuyers’ dreams. This five-bedroom, six-bath home will have 7,000 sq. ft. of living area in a framed area of 11,255 sq ft.

Whether the homebuyers prefer the vigor of

Continued from page 5waterskiing or the tranquility of fishing, they will be able to return from their boat house to their home’s outdoor kitchen for an evening meal as the setting sun ends the day in a golden glow.

But on those days when there’s not enough time to take the boat out on the lake, the homeowners may still enjoy the lake’s atmosphere, thanks to its wonderful back porches and balcony, which complement the lake viewing. Porches on the front and back of the home allow the indoors to expand outdoors when the homeowners entertain guests or just enjoy everyday living.

The four-car garage is also spectacular, especially for a “gear head” that may be restoring a vintage vehicle. One section is intended as a “shop garage” with a 12-ft ceiling, providing enough space for a car lift and tools.

Dynamic Builders’ second spec home is across the street at 6701 N. Oak Drive. This two-story, four-bedroom, four-bath home offers 4,569 sq. ft of living space in a total framed area of 5,280 sq. ft. Its master bedroom also features a dramatic vaulted ceiling. Porches on the front and back of the home allow the homeowners additional space for eating and entertaining.

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This property’s unique garage design features an apartment with a great room above the three-car space. Suitable for adult children or other family members who would appreciate the privacy of separate living quarters, the two-bathroom apartment is 1,761 sq. ft. The garage space below is 949 sq. ft.

Collins expects both homes to be completed in the fall of 2014.

High definition composition shingle roofs with a lifetime warranty will cover both homes but the roofs may be framed for tile if requested by the home owner.

However, if neither of these home plans fit a buyer’s needs, other lots in the Lakes of Bay Area are still

available where the homebuyers can build their version of a dream home. If those lots aren’t suitable, Dynamic Homes will also build on a customer’s lot in other areas. Architect Marcus Rives will work with the homebuyers to create their dream homes no matter where they may be located.

Incorporated in September 2002, Dynamic Builders is a small custom homebuilder company that focuses on homes ranging from 2,500 to 15,000 plus sq. ft.; it builds in the area between Houston and Galveston.

Typically Dynamic Builders each year builds four large homes on the clients’ lots and one commercial project that’s associated with previous home owners. “Dynamic’s owners are the ones who build the homes, who are in the field. We do fewer contracts so we don’t have to worry about the customers being upset that they don’t get the attention they need.” Terry said, “We hit every house that’s under construction every week.”

“One thing that sets us apart is our consistency....”

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“Since we have low overhead and great customer service, we’re able to be competitive with anyone in the industry,” Collins said. “One thing that sets us apart is our consistency. New customers know what to expect from visiting previous owners. This is why we survived through the 2008 down turn by making sure all past and current customers stayed happy.

“We love building homes for people in such a unique industry. If you do it right, you make a long-term friend in the process. I’m most proud of the projects where we’re still good friends with the clients. Not only do we have the satisfaction of finishing a project, it’s probably just as rewarding knowing we’ve got a friend for life.” It makes such a servant hood industry very rewarding.

Dynamic depends on the customers’ satisfaction to create positive word-of-mouth advertising for the company. “We make sure that we provide unmatched customer service when delivering the home of a customer’s dreams so they will be inspired to share their experiences with their friends and families. We want their experiences to be positive and memorable. We’re not only impassioned about building homes; we’re impassioned about building relationships. Trust is not built over night; it is nurtured over time and experience.”

Dynamic also provides a home warranty that exceeds the standard to enhance the homeowners’ peace of mind.

Collins picked the company name “Dynamic” because he has always liked the dynamics of custom home building. “As a builder, you receive influences from people in all walks of life, from the maintenance companies who clean up the work sites to the very, very detail-oriented craftsmen who incorporate our customers’ wishes. In this industry you deal with all of these dynamics, including the customers. There is nothing monotonous about custom home building! We are very appreciative of all our customers and the relationships we have built.”

You may learn more about Dynamic Builders by visiting www.dynamicbuilders.net or by calling Terry A. Collins at 713-702-3413 at any time.

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This Month The Metropolitan Builder sat down with interior designer Elva Rodriguez, owner of Ideal Décor. Elva came highly recommended by this month’s featured builder, Terry Collins of Dynamic Builders.

While in school, she interned at a Clear Lake design firm where she was invited to join the design staff as a residential designer upon graduation. Utilizing her knowledge and creativity, Elva quickly made a positive impact on the firm. After three years she decided to form her own home-based company, Ideal Décor, in Pearland in June 2005.

She credits her success to a loving family, the relationship she has established with custom builders and her wonderful customers. She notes the company’s success is based solely on “word of mouth” referrals.

MB: What sets you apart from other designers?

The fact that I am bilingual and am a remodeling contractor/supervisor.

MB: What fascinates you and how have you incorporated that into your designs?

The challenge that each project brings and the different decorating styles of my clients. I use my energy of the challenge to create a product that incorporates their ideas and reflects their style.

MB: What sparked your interest or motivated you to pursue the interior design field?

My passion for decorating and desire to help others create a home environment that was a reflection of their own ideas.

MB: How has the field of interior design changed since you were graduated?

Tastes in interior design have changed in certain areas of the home. Clients now want stoned fireplace surrounds, bath tubs taken out and replaced with full

DIALOGUE WITH A DESIGNERQ & A with Elva Rodriguez of Ideal Décor.

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tiled shower walls, no texture on walls and summer kitchens installed outside with appliances.

MB: How can an experienced interior designer help a custom home builder or a remodeling contractor enhance their efforts in building and selling homes?

Due to their ability to envision, plan and outfit spaces, experienced interior designers can help custom home builders and remodeling contractors by making paint color and material selections throughout the home that will appeal to homebuyers. MB: How do you begin the design process when working with builders/remodelers and their clients?

Upon the conclusion of the initial consultation with the builder and/or homeowners, I have a good idea of what type of materials and design details they are wanting. I then have the clients meet me at showrooms so I can show them samples of the materials and move forward in placing the order.

MB: How do you decide on themes, fabric and color choices, window treatments, furniture, etc. when decorating?

The first and most important thing I do is to listen to what the client’s requests are. I then come up with a couple of theme choices based off of their ideas and present them with selections that will work around their theme of choice.

MB: What would be your recommendation for “what to do first” in a decorating project when working with the builders and/or homeowners?

To have an initial consultation where the builders and/or homeowners meet with the designer to go over the

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scope of the project.

MB: What are some of the common decorating mistakes that you’ve noticed walking into a room, made by builders and homeowners? What’s your advice on how to avoid or correct those mistakes?

One of the most common mistakes that I find homeowners and some builders make is the paint color selections. In my opinion, paint colors are one of the first things that someone sees when walking into a space, and paint colors are the fundamental feature that is most important in creating the flow concept throughout the home.

MB: What has been your most challenging project? Why?

Designing drapes for a married couple who didn’t see eye-to-eye on the styles that each wanted.

MB: How would you characterize your personal style?

My personal style is eclectic. I enjoy bringing together different items, whether old or new, into an atmosphere where they will complement one another and I won’t have to worry about my kids ruining them.

MB: How to you keep up to date with current design trends in the market?

By attending as many showroom presentations as possible, reading design magazines and browsing through the HOUZZ website.

MB: What design books do you recommend?

I recommend any designs books available at local stores that deal with a particular project that a homeowner may be thinking of doing, such as remodels, drapery or space planning.

MB: What design magazines do you subscribe to and recommend?

I subscribe to Veranda and Texas Home & Living magazines.

MB: Any last thoughts, comments?

I find enjoyment, fulfillment and passion in working with builders and in helping our clients with their decorating and designing needs.

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Houston Housing PictureBohlke Consulting Group, LLC

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For builders, incurring debt is an inevitable part of the business process. At some point, it is wise to consider where you stand with your debts and how you can get more from your money. Restructuring debt, also known as refinancing, is an option that can increase your business’s liquidity, reduce your financing costs and, in turn, increase profits.

If you are considering restructuring your company’s debt and looking to refinance, there are a few things you should know before you begin the process. For builders looking to expand or restructure debt, cash flow generation must be the primary focus of the business plan.

Lenders want to give loans to builders who they are confident can repay the debt. To evaluate your business’s attractiveness to lenders, you should take an outside-in approach. Try to look at the financials and projections from a lender’s perspective by asking yourself the following questions about your business plan:

· Is the plan realistic and financially sustainable?

· Is the business running as efficiently as possible?

· Can we make any improvements to increase our efficiency?

Refinancing: How to Reduce Your Debt and Better Your BusinessBy Erin Monauni and Ken Jacobson

· Is our business model sellable?

Be sure to include a cash flow forecast and know when and where your money is coming

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from. It is important to take into account projected quantity as well as frequency. You should also consider potential profits and expenses to evaluate potential problem areas that may be red flags to lenders.

Builders should consider refinancing existing debts to lower interest rates if possible. This type of refinancing can reduce a project’s financing costs, which means an increased profit margin.

Though the regulatory climate has eased a little this year, banks continue to see lending for development and residential acquisition as a challenge, but hedge funds and private equity have stepped in to pick up some of the slack. The money is out there, but it can be hard to find and, at times, expensive. Risk is a main factor for these institutions, so they heavily weigh a project’s potential risk and return over confidence in the project.

For larger loans, syndicate financing is another option. Syndicate financing allows multiple institutions to share the risk of an investment. Though this is an option, builders should be aware that syndicate loans come with their fair share of challenges. These loans can put significant pressure on builders to meet investor requirements, and operational decisions are often made to meet debt obligations, rather than for the integrity of the project.

Business planning for builders has become significantly more complex in recent years. Investors expect to see each part of the process, from building to billing, identified in the company’s plan. While the attention to detail may seem extreme, it is worth the extra

effort to show your business’ potential and make it more attractive to those who can help you grow. With increased liquidity, you have the potential to

put your increased profits to work and expand your business.

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More than a dozen trade associations and industry groups have signed on as Supporting Organizations for Design & Construction Week, TM joining forces for what promises to be the largest-ever residential construction exposition in the nation in 2014.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) will launch Design & Construction Week Feb. 4-6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center as the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) share the same location for the first time.

Supporting Organization members will enjoy discounted registration for the event, while the organizations’ leaders will be invited to participate in the Design & Construction Week Roundtable to discuss trends in the U.S. housing market and to exchange ideas with other industry notables.

“By inviting our Supporting Organizations to be part of Design & Construction Week, we can take better advantage of this event to advance the professionalism of the entire industry through education, networking and product knowledge,” said NKBA CEO Bill Darcy. “Bringing together our industry’s thought leaders once a year is a great place to start,” he said.

Both IBS and NKBS opened their

Manufacturers, Product Dealers Show Support for Design & Construction Week

attendee registration process in early September. Exhibit space for both shows continues to sell at a brisk pace.

“Design & Construction Week offers manufacturers and suppliers the unique opportunity to reach two very large audiences for the cost of exhibiting in one trade show,” Judson added. “That, combined with an improving housing market, is translating into these bigger exhibit space sales.”

Supporting Organizations announced so far include the following:

• Accessible Home Improvement of America (AHIA)• Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)• American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

• American Supply Association (ASA)• Association of Closet and Storage Professionals (ACSP)• Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA)• CTIA–The Wireless Association (CTIA)• International Code Council (ICC)• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)• National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA)• National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA)• National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)• National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)• North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA)• The Presidents Council• Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA)• Wood Products Manufacturers Association (WPMA)

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