BRANNJ President, Don DiNovi |
President's Message
Dear
Members,
The Builders
and Remodelers Association of Northern New Jersey is a star player amongst its
counterparts within the State of New Jersey.
I am pleased to be a member, having served on
the board of directors for the past two years and am honored to have been
selected President for 2015.
Along with all
the board members, our mission is simple. We will move our organization forward
with the interests of our membership as priority one.
There are
exciting events planned for 2015. I am looking forward to our panel discussions
and seminars as well as social events like the Murder Mystery Comedy night and
our Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship
Awards.
I urge you
all to visit our website and set all the events on your calendars. You will be
happy you did.
I would also
ask your help. Please become our spokesperson. Help us spread the word about the
many programs and services offered by our organization and the great service we
can be to all builders, remodelers and associates.
Best wishes
for a happy, healthy and successful New Year,
Regards,
Statement
from NAHB Chairman Kevin Kelly on
President Obama’s FHA Announcement
January 8, 2015 - Kevin Kelly, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Wilmington, Del., today issued the following statement on President Obama’s announcement that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will reduce its annual mortgage insurance premiums:
“NAHB commends the President for taking action to reduce FHA’s annual mortgage insurance premiums by 50 basis points to 0.85 percent. Lower premiums will make home loans more affordable for qualified borrowers, particularly first-time buyers, and help to alleviate tight credit conditions in the mortgage market. This prudent course reflects a recent actuarial report that FHA is back in black and strengthening its financial health. The new premium structure will allow FHA to continue building its reserves.”
“NAHB commends the President for taking action to reduce FHA’s annual mortgage insurance premiums by 50 basis points to 0.85 percent. Lower premiums will make home loans more affordable for qualified borrowers, particularly first-time buyers, and help to alleviate tight credit conditions in the mortgage market. This prudent course reflects a recent actuarial report that FHA is back in black and strengthening its financial health. The new premium structure will allow FHA to continue building its reserves.”
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Welcome to our newest Premier Partner, Arthur Aranda of TD Bank! Arthur joins a fantastic group including our founding Partner, Reno’s Appliance along with ProBuild, Van Natta Mechanical, SaxBST, Ferguson, Pella, James Hardie Building Products, Boise Cascade and Creative Design Construction/Creative Design Cabinet Solutions. Premier Partners are a core group of exclusive industry partners who give above and beyond of their time, talent and treasure to our Association. For more information on how you can participate in the Program, contact the BRANNJ office today.
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Save the Date! |
NEXT UP! Thursday, January 15, 2015~ Join us for our Annual Installation & Awards Reception, 6:00PM at the Graycliff in Moonachie. Mix and mingle, enjoy great music and a bountiful buffet dinner and cocktails as we welcome in the 2015 BRANNJ leadership and honor some of our outstanding members for their hard work and dedication in 2015. Details coming soon to the calendar at www.brannj.org.
Future Events and Dates:
Wednesday March 18, 2015—Murder Mystery Dinner & Comedy Night featuring Drop Dead Comedy. We are bringing back this favorite event for our Spring fundraiser this year. Always a fantastic evening, bring your colleagues, spouse, friends and come out to support your Association! 6:00PM, The Fiesta in Wood-Ridge.
Thursday, April 16, 2015—Educational Event- Codes Panel Seminar GMM. Time and location TBA.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015—Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Awards, River Vale Country Club. Join us for lunch and a great day on this beautiful course, or just attend our cocktail reception, dinner and golf/scholarship awards presentation. A great networking event and fantastic sponsorship opportunities available. 11:00 registration; 1:00 shotgun and 6:00PM Cocktails/Dinner/Awards.
Tuesday, June 9th—Educational Event-Put the Law on YOUR Side-Part 2. Don’t miss this interactive seminar and learn valuable information for builders, contractors and associates on contract negotiation and how to protect your business in a fast changing business climate. 6:00PM Scarinci Hollenbeck, Lyndhurst, NJ.
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