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Manitowoc County Home Builders Association Member DirectoryTRANSCRIPT
member directory
February 2012
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What are we all about?
Manitowoc County Home Builders Association
officers & directors
accountant Burbey CPA, LLC Mark Burbey 900 South 10th Street, Ste 2 Manitowoc 54220 920-682-6661 www.burbeycpa.com
Hawkins, Ash, Baptie & Co LLP Jon Danforth PO Box 2020 Manitowoc 54221-2020 920-684-7128 www.habco.com
Reinl Accounting, Inc. Thomas Reinl PO Box 330 Chilton 53014 920-849-8848 www.reinlaccounting.com
Schenck SC Chad Zeller 100 Maritime Drive, Ste 2B Manitowoc 54220 920-684-5500 www/schnecksc.com
audio Extreme Audio Craig Smidel 1104 South 26th Street Manitowoc 54220 920-684-0996 www.extremeaudio.com
automotive Maritime Ford Lincoln Mercury Steve Lauson 1305 Franklin St Manitowoc 54220 920-684-0261 www.maritimeford.com
Satoris Auto Service Greg Satori 1620 N 30th St Manitowoc 54220 920-684-7911 www.satorisauto.com
brick & stone Buechel Stone Erik Kral N4399 Hwy 151 Fond du Lac 54937 920-922-4790 www.buechelstone.com
Hockers Brick & Tile Steve Hibbard 2870 S Broadway Green Bay 54304 920-499-0687 www.hockersbrick.com
builder/remodeler Bartow Builders Brandon Bartow 32 Albert Drive Manitowoc 54220 920-682-7100 www.bartowbuilders.com
Bilt Rite Contractors LLC Jesse Notz 2904 S 19th St Manitowoc 54220 920-652-2442
Century Home Builders LLC Jeffrey Check PO Box 1985 Manitowoc 54221-1985 920-684-0246 www.oakparkdevelopers.com
Certified Builders LLC Carl Hlinak 1380 North 30th St Manitowoc 54220 920-686-0800 www.certifiedbuildersllc.com
Check, Frank Builders Inc Bruce Wegner PO Box 125 Francis Creek 54214 920-682-6358 www.frankcheckbuilders.com
The Manitowoc County Home Builders Association (MCHBA) is a professional, not-for-profit organization of builders and related businesses promoting attainable, safe and quality housing. We serve our members and our communities through education, governmental affairs and public service. Our members recognize the importance of belonging to an organization that supports and promotes the industry from which they derive their livelihood.
MCHBA is a membership driven organization, and the dedication and quality of its members and elected leadership continue to make it a well-recognized trade association in Manitowoc County. The Board of Directors is the policy-making body with committee’s on education, membership, Home Show, Parade of Homes, governmental affairs and others driving the organization.
We best serve the community, consumers and members by promoting unity, integrity and also by:
• Increasingcommunicationbetween builders and associate members.
•Maintaininghighidealsandbuilding standards by continued education to our members
•Providingguidancetoourlocaland state governmental officials regarding our stand on building-related issues.
•Promotingaspiritofprofessionalism and providing the public with quality craftsmen in al phases of the construction industry.
Always look to a Manitowoc County Home Builders Association member for your housing needs. They are dedicated professionals who take pride in their craft and skills.
The Association sponsors two major events for the public to take advantage of. First is our Home Show, which will be held March23-25attheManitowocCountyIceCenter. We invite the public to attend the Show where all your building questions can be answered, as we gather builders and related businesses under one roof for theweekend.DriveovertotheIceCenter,park your car and get all the information you need.
Our next major event is the June 21-24 Parade of Homes. This event hosts open houses at beautiful quality built homes throughout Manitowoc County.. Our members are able to showcase their craftsmanship and the public is able to view quality construction.
We encourage you to contact the MCHBA with any questions regarding your housing needs at phone: 920-684-6222 or our website: www.manitowoccountyhomebuilders.com.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Reindl
MCHBA President
Jeremy Reindl
Manitowoc County Home Builders Association
PRESIdEnTJeremy ReindlReindl Builders1560 Golfside DrReedsville,WI54230920-973-3100
PRESIdEnT ELECTMike HoweMike Howe Builders828 Viebahn StManitowoc,WI54220920-242-3111
SECRETARyDan SchneiderSchneider & Schneider Construction1908 Wisconsin AveNewHolstein,WI53061920-898-1300
TREASuRERChad ZellerSchenck SC100 Maritime Dr Suite 2BManitowoc,WI54220920-684-5500
IMMEdIATE PAST PRESIdEnTTodd StelmachCertified Builders1380 N 30th StManitowoc,WI54220920-639-3257
dIRECToRSRick ManlickManitowoc Plumbing Service7815 County Hwy CManitowoc,WI54220920-726-0721
Terry WelnickeManitowoc Heating & Refrigeration Services211 S. 10th StManitowoc,WI54220920-686-7378
Shannon GretzCityWideInsulation1860 Enterprise DrDePere,WI54115920-336-2603
Kari JohnsrudUnitedOne Credit Union1117 N 10th StManitowoc,WI54220920-684-0632
Lawrence HansenMaritimeInsuranceGroupPO Box 127Manitowoc,WI54220920-686-1800
REModELERS CounCILMike CheckMike Check Builders9140A Hilltop RdReedsville,WI54230920-732-3679
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Check, Mike Builders Mike Check 9140-A Hilltop Rd Reedsville 54230 920-732-3679 www.mikecheckbuilders.com
H & L Improvement LLC Leroy Hardrath 8534 Bluebird Lane Manitowoc 54220 920-684-0309
Hamann Construction Co., Inc James Hamann PO Box 245 Manitowoc 54221-0245 920-682-8282 www.hamann.com
Howe, Mike Builders Inc Mike Howe 828 Viebahn St Manitowoc 54220 920-242-3111 www.mikehowebuilders.com
Kaderabek, Jim Builder Inc Jim Kaderabek 3608 Deer Run Ct. Manitowoc 54220 920-682-0756
Koss, John Builders, Inc John Koss 4558 Broadway Manitowoc 54220 920-683-1996 www.johnkossbuilders.com
Luedtke Builders Inc Bill Luedtke 8535 Middle Road Manitowoc 54220 920-758-9535 www.luedtkebuilders.com
Michael’s Construction Michael Mecca 2827 S 15th St Manitowoc 54220 920-684-4647
Pekarske Builders Mark Pekarske 10890 Cedar Valley Ln Reedsville 54230 920-775-3987 www.pekarskebuilders.com
Peterson, Brian Builders, Inc. Brian Peterson 9809 Fisherville Rd Whitelaw, 54247 920-732-3920
Radue Homes, Inc. Stephen Radue 5495 North Avenue Denmark 54208 920-569-6355 www.raduehomes.com
Reif, Jim Builders Jim Reif 150 Semi Dr Francis Creek 54214-0250 920-684-6899 www.jimreifbuilders.com
Reindl Builders LLC Jeremy Reindl 1560 Golfside Court Reedsville 54230 920-973-3100 www.reindlbuilders.com
Schneider & Schneider Construction LLC Dan Schneider 1908 Wisconsin Ave New Holstein 53061 920-898-1300 www.schneiderbuilds.com
Sonnenburg Builders/ Window World Kevin Sonnenburg 2125 N Rapids Rd Manitowoc 54220 920-684-3399
cabinets oak Ridge Custom Cabinets Jeff Frisch 2660 North Packerland Dr Green Bay, 54303 920-499-8855
Prestige Custom Cabinets Rick Krause 476 Packerland Dr Green Bay, 54303 920-965-1919 www.prestigecab.com
Stegemann Custom Cabinets Jeffrey Stegemann 1012 N. 12th Street Manitowoc 54220 920-242-3197 www.stegemannhomeimprovements.com
Valley Cabinet Inc KeithIsley 845 Prosper St DePere 54115 920-336-3174 www.valleycabinetinc.com
celluar phone Cellcom Peter Kiefer 4140 Harbor Town Center #300 Manitowoc 54220 920-684-0565 www.cellcom.com
cement R & J Fricke Jay Fricke 3107 Fricke Dr Manitowoc 54220 920-684-4824
concrete Conard, Paul Construction Paul Conard 3190 Yeager Drive Green Bay 54311 920-465-8938 www.paulconardconstruction.com
Cornerstone Concrete & Masonry Paul Diefenthaler 7624 Seidl Rd Manitowoc 54220 920-684-5857
Elite Concrete Polishing David Stecker 7930 County Rd F Newton 53063 920-726-4245 www.eliteconcretepolishing.com
northern Concrete Construction Inc Mike Ausloos PO Box 396 Denmark, 54208 920-863-3043 www.northernconcreteinc.com
Pajula Construction Mark Pajula 5011 Remiker Ln Manitowoc 54220 920-684-7467
doors Garage door Specialty Inc Steve Pohl 8000 Hwy 147 Two Rivers 54241 920-794-1123 www.garagedoorspecialty.net
Manitowoc Garage door Service Tracy Sladky 1702 Hwy 310 Manitowoc 54220 920-683-0234
education Lakeshore Technical College LTC Mike Thompson 1290 North Ave Cleveland 53015-1414 920-693-1238 www.gotoltc.edu
electric Check Electric Jim Check 4801 Dogwood Lane Manitowoc 54220 920-682-1492
nichols Electric Inc Bill Nichols 1344 S 26th St Manitowoc 54220 920-682-1161 www.nicholselectricinc.com
Schnell Electric Inc Douglas Schnell PO Box 90 St Nazianz 54232 920-773-2669
energy consultants Energy Stratigies Inc Patrick Miller 3414 S 18th St Sheboygan 53081 920-467-9481 www.energy-strategies.net
Focus on Energy Kevin Hogan 431 Charmany Dr Madison 53719 608-249-9322 www.weccusa.org
engineers SMI Paul Steinbrecher 102 Revere Dr Manitowoc 54220 920-684-5583 www.smimanitowoc.com
excavating Schuh’s Excavating Daniel Schuh 3032 CTY S Reedsville 54230 920-732-4379
financial Associated Bank Sue Vreeke 1121 Franklin St Manitowoc 54220 920-320-8100 www.associatedbank.com
Bank First national Kevin Luebke PO Box 10 Manitowoc 54221-0010 920-684-6611 www.bankfirstnational.com
Investors Community Bank Lori Webster PO Box 700 Manitowoc 54221-0700 920-686-9998 www.investorscommunitybank.com
M & I Susan Novak 1013 South 8th St Manitowoc 54220 920-683-5740 www.mibank.com
Shipbuilders Credit union Don Kaderabek 2001 Washington St Manitowoc 54220 920-682-8500 www.shipbuilderscu.org
unitedone Credit union Julie Peot 1117 South 10th St Manitowoc 54220 920-684-0362 www.UnitedOne.org
flooring American Carpet Center Bruce Smith 3001 Menasha Ave Manitowoc 54220 920-684-1243
Carpets Plus of America Bob Dedering 2719 Calumet Ave Manitowoc 54220 920-686-0060
dalton Carpet outlet Randy Schneider 3741 Dewey St Manitowoc 54220 920-683-8800 www.daltoncarpetonline.com
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landscape Green Acres Landscape Skip Carlson 9524 Hwy 147 Two Rivers 54241 920-755-4941
Lakeland Landscape Service of Manitowoc Jerry Haupt 4141 Viebahn Street Manitowoc 54220 920-682-5707 www.lakelandlandscape.com
Landscape Renaissance, LLC Robert Abernathy 8847 Pine Ln Brussels 54204 920-495-3000 www.landscape-renaissance.com
lawn care Lakeland Lawn Care of Manitowoc Jenny Haupt 10634 English Lake Rd Manitowoc 54220 920-758-2225 www.lakelandlawncare.com
Lakeland Lighting and Irrigation Marty Haupt 10634 English Lake Rd Manitowoc 54220 920-758-3225 www.sprinklersandlights.com
marine contracting McMullen & Pitz Construction Co. Erich Pitz PO Box 8 Manitowoc 54221-0008 920-682-0131 www.mcmullenandpitz.net
masonry Harris, Greg Masonry Greg Harris 4090 Hackberry Ct Green Bay 54311 920-465-8991 www.gregharrismasonry.com
Kiel Masonry Thomas Kiel 1519 Lola Ct Reedsville 54230 920-775-4257
millwork Precise design Concepts Jim Dufek 1808 S 20th St Manitowoc 54220 920-783-6464 www.precise-dc.com
newspaper Herald Times Reporter Lowell Johnson 902 Franklin St Manitowoc 54220 www.htrnews.com
office furniture Lakeshore Business Interiors Scott Holschbach 1107 Franklin St Manitowoc 54220 920-683-3711 www.lakeshorebi.com
organizations The Chamber of Manitowoc County Karen Szyman 1515 Memorial Dr Manitowoc 54220 920-684-5575 www.chambermanitowoccounty.org
paint Hallman Lindsay Quality Paints Gus Gospodarek 3421 Dewey St Manitowoc 54220 920-684-6664 www.hallmanlindsay.com
Sherwin-Williams Co Greg Rogers 3813 Dewey St Manitowoc 54220 920-684-9641 www.sherwin-williams.com
painter RCS Painting & Staining Rob Schuette 928 N 21st St Manitowoc 54220 920-374-0857
plaster Alberts Plastering Inc John Alberts 1610 Orchard View Lane Brussels 54204 920-825-7373 www.albertsplastering.com
Guns Plastering Russell Guns 2536 Hillside Heights Dr Green Bay 54311-6777 920-469-1610
M and M drywall and Home Improvement LLC Gary Meyer 7123 County Hwy Q Manitowoc 54220 920-684-8143
Ringmeier drywall LLC Norman J Ringmeier 1021 CTH VV Two Rivers 54241 920-793-3311
Sand, Bruce & Son drywall & Plaster Bruce Sand 3606 Hwy 147 Two Rivers 54241 920-905-3443
plumbing Kadow, G. W. Plumbing & Heating LLC Gerald W Kadow PO Box 198 Mishicot 54228 920-755-4043 www.gwkadowplumbingandheatingllc.com
Luisier Plumbing Inc Dan Luisier PO Box 155 Manitowoc 54221-0155 920-682-3666 www.luisierplumbing.com
Manitowoc Plumbing Service Rick Manlick 7815 Cth C Manitowoc 54220 920-726-0721
Maritime Plumbing & Mechanical LLC Tim Petersen 2216 Marshall St Manitowoc 54220 920-682-8794 www.maritimeplumbingandmechanical.com
Reindl Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Fred Reindl 403 South Fourth Avenue St Nazianz 54232 920-773-2443 www.reindlplumbingheating.com
plumbing supply Ferguson Enterprises, Inc Michael Lange 2455 Hudson Rd Green Bay 54303 920-497-3313 www.ferguson.com
First Supply LLC Ron Cherny 3014 Holgren Way Green Bay 54304 920-983-5900 www.1supply.com
Manitowoc Plumbing Supply Marty Deprey 924 York St Manitowoc 54220 920-682-6385
portable restrooms B & M Waste Service, Inc Bob Busse 9402 English Lake Road Manitowoc 54220 920-758-3400 www.bmwaste.net
radio WoMT/WQTC Radio Mark Seehafer PO Box 1385 Manitowoc 54220 920-682-0351 www.womtradio.com
real estate Weichert Realtors-CornerStone JoAnne Kouba 2205 Forest Ave Suite 200 Two Rivers 54241 920-553-2030 www.cornerstonere.net
resort Fox Hills Resort Randy Stache 250 West Church Street Mishicot 54228 920-755-2376 www.fox-hills.com
retail Ace Hardware / Ace Rental Dale Lindner 2950 Menasha Ave Manitowoc 54220 920-682-8113 www.acehardware.com
Acute Angle Deb McCracken 210 N 8th St Manitowoc 54220 920-686-1330
H J Martin & Son Inc Carrie Tedtman 320 S Military Ave Green Bay 54311 920-321-3001 www.hjmartin.com
Ralph’s Hardwood Floor Co. Rod Lorenz 404 West State Street Black Creek 54106 920-984-3383 www.ralphshardwood.com
TK Hardwood Floor Co. LLC Ted Klapperich 1018 Fremont St Kiel, 53042 920-894-3232 www.tkhardwoodfloors.com
foundation Roffers Concrete Construction Eric Roffers 10209 County Highway G Reedsville 54230 920-864-7624 www.roffers.com/concrete
garbage/recycling Manitowoc disposal Fred Radandt 1800 Johnston Dr Manitowoc 54220 920-682-7750
gas station Popp’s Harbor Town Exxon Randall Popp 4611 Dewey St Manitowoc 54220 920-682-4047 www.poppenterprises.com
glass Ellerman Glass Brian Schermetzler 2507 Marshall St Manitowoc 54220 920-682-3211 www.ellermanglass.com
Manitowoc Glass Inc Steve McMahon 928 South 12th St Manitowoc 54220 920-684-5277
golf course Autumn Ridge Golf Estates Chad Harrington One Straight Dr Valders 54245 920-758-3333 www.autumnridgegolfcourse.com
gutters Guilette’s Seamless Gutters Brian Guilette E466 Borley Ln Luxemburg 54217 920-682-7599 www.guilettesgutters.com
Tom Taddy & Sons Jerry Taddy 2409 Washington St Two Rivers 54241 920-793-4636
heating Fuhrmann Heating & Cooling Inc Lyle Lannbrecht 304 East Water Street Brillion 54110 920-756-3277 www.fuhrmannheating.com
Kretsch Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Tani Kohlmeier 1141 South 41st St Manitowoc 54220 920-682-6054 www.kretschhvac.com
Lakeshore Heating & Sheet Metal Dale Zipperer 249 E State Hwy 310 Manitowoc 54220 920-683-3967
Manitowoc Heating & Refrigeration Services Inc Terry Welnicke 211 North 10th St Manitowoc 54220 920-686-7378 www.manitowocheating.com
Smokey Barbier Heating Inc Connie Barbier 1516 Memorial Dr Manitowoc 54220 920-682-2073 www.smokeybarbierheating.com
human resources Balzan HR, LLC Rick Balzan 520 Oak St Manitowoc 54220 920-905-0543 www.balzanhr.com
insulation Alpine Insulation Co Mark Vogel 1941 Ashland Ave Sheboygan 53081 800-924-5131 www.alpineinsulation.com
City Wide Insulation of Green Bay Shannon Gretz 1860 Enterprise Dr DePere 54115 920-336-2603 www.mascos.com
insurance Ansay & Associates Dean Lynch 4712 Expo Dr Manitowoc 54220 920-682-8205 www.ansay.com
CRW Insurance & Financial Services Scott Wink PO Box 155 New Holstein, 53061 920-639-5168 www.crwinsurance.com
Integrity Mutual Insurance Co. P O Box 539 Appleton 54912-0539 920-968-8361 www.integrityinsurance.com
Maritime Insurance Group Lawrence Hansen PO Box 127 Manitowoc 54221-0127 920-686-1800 www.maritime-ins.com
Wojta-Hansen Insurance Scott Hansen PO Box 36 Manitowoc 54221-0036 920-682-8858 www.scotthansenins.com
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Any homeowner planning to remodel wants nothing less than a professional job. Who wouldn’t want the best quality in terms of workmanship and materials when it comes to improving their most prized and most valuable asset? However, when it comes to selecting a remodeler, too many buyers conveniently forget the time-proven adage that “you get what you pay for.”
The dilemma that confronts many homeowners is their desire for a top-notch job at the lowest possible price. With price as their primary focus, they ignore other criteria that may carry more weight in producing a successfully completed project and a smooth working relationship with the remodeler.
It’s understandable that price is a majorconsideration when it comes to remodeling. The cost of remodeling has increased as the demand for remodeling grows. Higher costs of materials (such as copper pipes) and scarcity of skilled labor are just two factors contributing to price hikes. A national trade magazine, Remodeling, reported in a Cost vs. Value survey that a mid-priced major kitchen remodel, the most popular remodeling project, costs $58,400. For a minor remodel of the same 200-square-foot kitchen, the cost is $21,700.
Homeowners need to understand that remodeling is a service and not merely a product. This service encompasses the intangibles that make up the process of remodeling – how everything comes together and results in a satisfying experience and an acceptable finished product. The materials and products that go into it can’t define a professional job alone.
The nature of remodeling as a service becomes even more pronounced when you
consider that inevitably you’ll be sharing your home with the remodelers’ crews for weeks or even months, depending on the scale of the project. All remodeling involves some degree of inconvenience, but inconvenience can easily turn into a nightmare if your remodeler doesn’t put your family’s comfort and concerns first.
Rather than selecting a remodeler based on where one bid falls compared to others, shift your focus to finding a professional remodeler; thengoaboutgettingabidonyourjob.Ifthebid is higher than what you budgeted, work with the remodeler to decide where you can cut back or what you can postpone to keep the project on budget. For example, you can always have the remodeler frame in a fireplace to be installed later, but he can’t upgrade the company’s customer service if there wasn’t any to begin with.
Some important characteristics you should be looking for to ensure that you hire a professional remodeler are:
•Experience:Askhowlongtheremodelerhas been in business. Longevity suggests financial stability, which is necessary for the remodeler to finish the job and still be available if problems crop up after the job is completed. Also, the more jobs the company has completed, the more expertise the remodeler will bring to your project and the hidden surprises that remodeling typically entails.
• Reputation: Look to the remodelers’former and current customers to gauge the company’s reputation. Obtain the names and phone numbers of customers you can call to get their impressions of the company’s work and customer service. Call them and make
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personal visits to see the work they had done. Even better, get references from customers whose projects were similar to the one your family is planning. Also, go visit one of the company’s jobs in progress to evaluate how they manage the construction process and how tidy they keep the job site. Ask whether these homeowners would hire the company again.
• Business Credentials: A good placeto start your search for a remodeler is with your local builders association and it’s affiliated local Remodelers Council. Groups like these help to keep their members informed about new products, construction techniques, business practices and industry issues. Participation demonstrates a remodeler’s commitment to professionalism and to the remodeling industry. Many trade groups also confer professional credentials, such as Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), to those who meet their requirements, which is a positive indicator of the remodeler’s reputation.
• License and Insurance: Ask to see acopy of the remodeler’s license, if your state has such requirements, and call the licensing agency to find out if there are any unresolved complaints against thecompanyyoumighthire. It isalsoimportant to verify that the remodeler carries workers’ compensation and liability insurance. Have the remodeler show you copies of both insurance certificates to protect yourself from liability in situations involving job site injuries or property damage resulting from the work being done on your home.
If your goal is a professional remodelingproject, then your best bet is to hire a professional remodeler. The extra cost will pay for itself in the satisfaction you receive while the project is in progress and during the many years you will enjoy the completed project.
To find a professional remodeler in your area, contact your local home builders’ association at Manitowoc County Home Builders Association or visit www.manitowoccountyhomebuilders.com.
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By an overwhelming margin, American voters strongly value homeownership and would oppose efforts to weaken or eliminate the mortgage interest deduction or diminish a federal role to help qualified home buyers obtain affordable 30-year mortgages, according to a new nationwide survey gauging likely voters’ attitudes towards homeownership and housing policy issues.
“The American electorate is sending a clear message that owning a home remains a cornerstone of the American Dream and preserving a federal commitment to homeownership is essential to maintain a thriving middle class and get housing and the economy back on track,” said Neil Newhouse, a partner and co-founder of Public Opinion Strategies.
Conducted on Jan. 2-5 on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders by the Republican and Democratic polling firms of Public Opinion Strategies in Alexandria, Va., and Lake Research Partners in Washington, D.C., the comprehensive survey of 1,500 likely voters includes data from key political “swing areas,” including National Journal political analyst Charlie Cook’s swing House and Senate seats and Stuart Rothenberg’s presidential swing states. The survey, which has a margin of error of ±2.5 percent, is a follow-up to a similar national poll conducted last May.
The poll shows that three out of four voters – both owners and renters -- believe it is appropriate and reasonable
for the federal government to provide tax incentives to promote homeownership. This sentiment cuts across regional and party lines, with 84 percent of Democrats, 71 percent of Republicans and 71 percent of Independents agreeing with thisstatement.
Also, two-thirds of respondents say that the federal government should help home buyers to afford a long-term or 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage.
Moreover, 73 percent of voters oppose eliminating the mortgage interest deduction. These figures held firm across the political spectrum, with 77 percent of Republicans, 71 percent of Democrats and 71 percent of Independents againstdoing away with the mortgage interest deduction.
Meanwhile, 68 percent would be less likely to vote for a congressional candidate who proposed to abolish the deduction, a figure that was virtually identical across all party affiliations (69 percent of Independents and 68 percentof Democrats and Republicans).
A majority of voters are also against proposals to reduce the mortgage interest deduction, eliminate the deduction for interest paid for a second home, limit the deduction for those earning more than $250,000 per year, scale back the deduction for home owners with mortgages above $500,000 and do away with the deduction for interest paid on home equity loans.
“With the 2012 election season in full
swing, candidates running for the White House and Congress would be wise to heed the will of the American voters, who have expressed broad support for government policies that encourage homeownership and oppose efforts to make it more difficult to get a home loan and to tamper with the mortgage interest deduction,” said Celinda Lake, president of Lake Research Partners.
Among the poll’s other key findings:
• 96 percent of home owners arehappy with their decision to own and 84 percent who are “underwater,” or owe more on their mortgages than their home is worth, expressed the same sentiment.
• 79percentofhomeownerswouldadvise a family member or close friend just starting out to buy a home, and 69 percent of those who are underwater on their mortgage would offer the same advice.
• 74percentsaidthatdespitetheupsand downs in the housing market, owning a home is the best long-term investment they can make.
• Homeownership and a retirementsavings program are considered by voters to be their best long-term investments.
• 78 percent of respondents saidthat owning their own home is very important to them.
• Nearlysevenoutof10voterswho
are not currently home owners (68 percent) said it was a goal of theirs to buy a home.
• Job uncertainty and saving for adown payment and closing costs are the biggest barriers to buying a home.
The survey findings are consistent with the results of other public opinion surveys. In a New York Times/CBS News pollconducted in June, 89 percent said that homeownership is an important part of the American Dream and more than 90 percent indicated that it is important for the federal government to continue the mortgage interest deduction.
According to a Pew Research Study conducted last March, 81 percent of respondents agree that buying a home is the best long-term investment a person can make and 81 percent of renters surveyed said they would like to buy a house.
“Even in a down housing market, homeownership remains a core American value, with the vast majority of citizens who do not currently own a home saying they want to buy a home,” said Bob Nielsen, president of the National Association of Home Builders and a home builder from Reno, Nev. “Those running for office in November need to understand that voters will not look kindly on any candidates who seek to dismantle the nation’s long-term commitment to homeownership.”
Poll results can be downloaded at www.nahb.org/homeownershippoll.
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American TV/Kennedy Hahn Zach Uraas 4750 Grande Market Dr Appleton 54913 920-749-7492 www.americantv.com
Shimek’s Furniture Mary Jo Shimek 1934 North Rapids Rd Manitowoc 54220 920-684-8771
Workingman’s Friend LLC Craig Farley 2710 Custer Street Manitowoc 54220 920-652-9942 www.workingmansfriend.biz
security systems Martin Security Systems Shaun McMonigal 2988 Voyager Dr Green Bay 54311 800-640-3130 www.martinsecurityinc.com
septic Madson Tiling & Excavating Inc Kevin Madson 10503 Hwy 151 Manitowoc 54220 920-758-2784
Van Goethem Septic Systems Inc Lonny Van Goethem E3055 County Rd J Kewaunee 54216 920-388-0672 www.vangoethemseptic.com
siding Scott’s Home Improvement Scott Westlund 1410 S 39th St Manitowoc 54220 920-682-3600
sign nelson Sign & Graphics Pat Nelson 1330 South 26th Street Manitowoc 54220 920-683-1818
specialty/promotional products Towsleys Larry Hagman 1424 Dewey St Manitowoc 54220 920-645-1355 www.towsleys.com
stone Stone Creations of WI, Inc. Trish Kieckhafer 1257 Jaycee Court Shawano 54166 715-526-8690 www.stonecreationswi.com
supplier ABC Supply Co Inc Chris Nies 1838 Velp Ave Green Bay 54307 920-499-1421 www.abcsupply.com
Braun Building Supply Paul Braun 3303 Menasha Ave Manitowoc 54220 920-682-0143 www.braunbuilding.com
Builders Supply of nE WI Inc Scott Bartelme 215 North Henry Street Green Bay 54302 800-362-4227 www.bsnews.com
Kiel Building Supply Bruce Biller 274 Cemetary Road Kiel 53042 920-894-2424 www.furnishanddesign.com
Lowe’s Chris Polit 4401 Dewey St Manitowoc 54220 920-683-5540 www.lowesforpros.com
Menards Inc Josh Thomson 5120 Calumet Ave Manitowoc 54220 920-682-1618 www.menards.com
Valders Building Supply/Two Rivers Building Supply Don Orth PO Box 247 Valders 54245 920-775-9323
tile Ant’s Tile & Stone LLC Chris Antonissen 1413 South 21st St Manitowoc 54220 920-686-2687 www.antstile.com
Etched In Stone Eric Wergin 1114 South 9th Street Manitowoc 54220 920-682-1885 www.etchedinstonefloors.com
Insulation & Supply Co Alan Oswald 1129 South 41st Street Manitowoc 54220 920-682-6353 www.insulationandsupply.com
title insurance Bay Title & Abstract Inc Terry Dimmick 704 Washington St Manitowoc 54220 920-683-9820 www.baytitle.com
First American Title Insurance Co-Evans div Terry Jayne Kunesh PO Box 6 Manitowoc 54221-0006 920-684-1261 www.firstam.com
utility Wisconsin Public Service Jim Eiden 800 Columbus Street Two Rivers 54241 920-794-3230 www.wisconsinpublicservice.com
vacuums Vacuum & Sewing Center Paul Tittl 1108 Washington St Manitowoc 54220 920-683-3399
well drilling Karl Kimmes Well & Pump Karl Kimmes 8103 Highway 147 Two Rivers 54241 920-755-2197
Meidl Water Systems Randy Meidl 360 Washington Ct Whitelaw 54247 920-732-1600 www.meidlwatersystems.com
windows universal Windows direct of Greater WI Keith Garot 320 Main Ave Suite 202 DePere, 54115 920-632-7220 www.universalwindowsgreenbay.com
Verhalen, Inc - The Pella Window Store Adam Kozlowski 500 Pilgrim Way Green Bay 54304 800-242-1008 www.pella.com
Vinyl Pro Windows Nancy Garceau 4449 Custer St Manitowoc 54220 920-682-0240 www.vinylprowindows.com
828 Viebahn St., Manitowoc • (920) 242-3111email: [email protected] •www.mikehowebuilders.com
Mike Howe Builders, Inc. does any job both big or small. Mike takesgreat pride in the work that is done on all projects from start to finish.
Give Mike a call today and you will experience a difference.
New Construction • Additions • RemodelingRoofing • Siding • Windows • Decks • Concrete
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COMPLETE BATHROOM REMODELING• Free Estimates • Water Heaters • Frozen Pipes • Water Softeners
• Tankless Water Heaters • Drain & Sewer Cleaning
NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALLFully Licensed • Insured • Over 40 years Experience • Affordable Rates
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE | 920-682-87942216 MARSHALL ST. •MANITOWOC
WI-5001454708
Residential • CommercialFull-Service Plumbing
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Building Single Family homes in Manitowoc County generates significant economic impacts including income and jobs for our residents. Additionally building single-family homes provide a revenue stream for local governments.
There are three economic phases impacting our local economy when new homes are built. They are referred to as:
1. The Construction Phase
2. The “Ripple Effect” from construction
3. Occupancy Phase
During the construction phase, jobs, wages and local taxes (including permit, utility connection, and fees) are generated by the development, construction and sale of the home. These jobs include on-site and off-site construction work as well as jobs generated in retail and wholesale sales of components, transportation to the site, and professional services required to build a home.
The “ripple effect” includes the wages and profits for Manitowoc County residents earned during the construction period which are spent on other locally produced goods and services. This generates additional income for local residents, which is spent on still more locally produced products and services.
The “occupancy” phase is really an ongoing development resulting from a family moving into a new home and again spending income locally. Local governments also benefit from the new stream of tax revenue both from property taxes and general tax and fees.
The Manitowoc County Home Builders Association and its members will continue to provide quality housing, while at the same time working with all levels of government in Manitowoc County.
Governmental AffairsThe Manitowoc County Home Builders Association (MCHBA) and its members are very connected to our communities. The MCHBA assists with numerous community projects throughout the year.
During 2011 the MCHBA members built Cabin One in Lincoln Park. Working with the City of Manitowoc a beautiful cabin has been built for the Manitowoc Community to rent for their various functions. We also teamed up with the Salvation Army of Manitowoc during their annual Toys for Tots program by becoming a drop off location. Members collected food donations, gifts, monetary contributions for this great cause. The MCHBA also built a “House of Food” during the 2011 Home Show. Members collected food and monetary donations and anyone attending the Home Show that made a donation was given 50 cents off admission.
Members of the MCHBA are all very proud of the community service and contributions performed throughout the year. We thank our members for their donations to help make these projects so successful.
The MCHBA welcomes individual or groups to submit projects for consideration.
Community projects
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We make every effort to have at least one of the three owners on site at all times to
make sure your project runs smoothly from start to finish. Our attention to detail
begins at our first meeting and follows through until long after you are in your home.
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Smokey Barbier Heating, Inc.
1516 Memorial Drive, Manitowoc
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920.682.2073