By Andy Davidson, North State BIA Chair

With the regional housing market continuing to improve, it means a lot of us are significantly busier than we have been in several years. I get it. Sometimes it feels like there are simply not enough hours in the day to get done what needs getting done. But here I am, on a Monday morning no less, asking you to do more. Let's be clear, though: I am only asking you to go above and beyond because I know you are fiercely committed to seeing all of us grow as individuals, companies, and as an industry.

So, what's the big ask?

At the North State BIA, there is a system in place to efficiently communicate and resolve issues for our members. That system revolves around our various councils and committees, which include the Associates Council, the Bureau of Real Estate, our Government Affairs Councils, Membership Council, Sales and Marketing Council, and the Trade Builder Alliance Council - all of which are ultimately represented on the board of directors. For an overview of each of the councils and committees, please click here. 

The bottom line is that there really is something for every BIA member when it comes to our councils and committees, so please strongly consider getting involved. Getting involved at this level also enables you to maximize the value of your BIA membership. Serving in this capacity allows you to be in the room, so you can offer up your insights and input as we work together, as an industry, to confront the challenges we face and to proactively come up with new initiatives that will drive our industry forward.

In the next few weeks, you will receive a formal call to apply to serve on our councils and committees. Again, I urge you to strongly consider joining us in order to take your membership to the next level.

Thanks for your time and support of the North State BIA.

As many of you are well aware, the end of one year really only means one thing: its time to get ready for next year. Now while there's certainly plenty of 2017 left to go, at the BIA we are always looking ahead.

A major component of our preparation every year is the nomination and election of new builder directors, who will be a part of the association's governing body for a term of three years. Also, in addition, there will be new one year terms for the chairs of our respective councils. Our nominees for the 2018 North State BIA Board of Directors are below.

The original 50 seats allotted for this sold out in a flash. However, the Sacramento Kings have graciously provided us with another small block of seats. The new seats are on the same level as the originals ones, but in a different section. The price per seat will remain the same at $90.99 and includes access to the pre-game mixer at Sacramento's hottest new hotel, The Sawyer. Hurry and register today, because these will go just as fast as the first block seats. Register here.
 

This year's North State BIA Regional Housing Forecast is on  Thursday,  November 2, 2017, from  2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at the  Double Tree Hotel  in Sacramento. This annual event is one of our most popular events and it will sell out fast, so don't waste any time: register today.

Our esteemed speakers include the following homebuilding industry and economic titans:

• Sheryl Palmer: Ms. Palmer is the President and CEO of Taylor Morrison, one of the largest homebuilders in the nation;
• Dr. Sanjay Varshney: Dr. Varshney is Faculty Director of CSUS' EMBA program and Vice President/Wealth Advisor at Wells Fargo Bank; and 
• Dr. Dean Wehrli: Dr. Wehrli serves as the Senior Vice President, Consulting, with John Burns Real Estate Consulting. 

North State BIA Sends Letters to Governor Urging Signature and Veto of Key Housing Bills

North State BIA President and CEO, Michael Strech and Chair, Andy Davidson, sent letters to the Governor asking him to veto AB 890 (Medina) and sign AB 1515 (Daly) and SB 173 (Dodd). AB 890 (Medina) would eliminate citizens' ability to pursue changes in land use through local ballot initiatives. AB 1515 would amend the Housing Accountability Act to encourage more approvals of housing projects. SB 173 (Dodd) would reestablish the Department of Real Estate. The letters are available here.

Placer BDC Wrap Up

Gregg McKenzie, Administrator of the Placer County Conservation Plan, attended our September meeting and gave an update on the work that has been done on the plan this year. It's expected that the draft of the plan will be released in the coming months. To learn more about the plan, please follow this link.

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