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The Impact of New Energy Codes on Colorado’s Fraught Housing Market Part 2
Following Part 1 of this series, we re-join Host and Chairman Earl Wright, CEO of the Colorado Association of Homebuilders and CEO of the HBA of Metro Denver, Ted Leighty, Founder of Confluence Companies Tim Walsh, and CSI 2022 Mike A. Leprino Fellow and report author Evelyn Lim. They continue their conversation about the state of the Colorado housing market, the goals of…
Read MoreHBA of Metro Denver CEO Report | August 30, 2022
August 30, 2022 Dear HBA Members, The end of summer is always a busy of time for the HBA, and this August is no exception, with great work being done on the Marshall Fire Task Force, Parade of Homes and Metro Housing Coalition. Tonight, the Marshall Fire Task Force will host the first of 17…
Read MoreThe Impact of New Energy Codes on Colorado’s Fraught Housing Market Part 1
The Impact of New Energy Codes on Colorado’s Fraught Housing Market: Parts 1 & 2 The issue of housing is one we tackle repeatedly on Common Sense Digest because it touches every single Coloradan in some way and impacts the overall economic health and well-being of the state. Building off our recent report The Uncertain Future…
Read More2022 Parade of Home – In The News
The 2022 Parade of Homes presented by Ent Credit Union wrapped up yesterday, and it garnered a good deal of press coverage this season. Below are some of the video highlights of segments where the Denver Parade of Homes was featured this year: Colorado & Company 8-23-2022 Great Day Colorado 8/24/22 KDVR Fox31 8-12-2022 KWGN…
Read MorePlanes, Cranes & Automobiles BUILD PAC FUNDRAISING EVENT
Planes, Cranes & and Automobiles – Let’s Keep Our Industry Moving Forward SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH AT 3:30 PM JONES HANGAR | 45855 KITTY HAWK CIRCLE, PARKER, CO 80138 Please join us for an exciting evening celebrating our resilient industry featuring Whiskey and Bourbon Tastings, Car and Truck Show, Silent Auction and more fun surprises!
Read MoreHBA Membership Newsletter | August 16, 2022
Welcome to your monthly Membership Newsletter from the HBA of Metro Denver. InterConnections provides our membership with member news, celebrations, events, FAQs, and more! August 16, 2022 New Member Highlight – Maverick Maverick is a one-stop shop for homebuilders, offering warranty, insurance, and technology solutions comprehensively. Founded over 30 years ago by Home Builders’ Association…
Read MoreThe State of new Builds in Colorado for Builders, Lenders, and Buyers
By: Andrew de Naray Whether it’s the desire for a home that’s a blank canvas in a prime location, or modern living with the latest technology and features, people will always want to build new homes. While the housing market appears to be undergoing a shift and there’s been a recent uptick in inventory, homebuyers…
Read MoreContact Your Senator Today
The Inflation Reduction Act does nothing to Reduce Inflation on Housing! Take action today! Contact your Senator and seek removal of provisions in the reconciliation legislation pressuring state and local governments to adopt unwarranted building and energy codes. Requiring adoption of these ICC or ASHRAE codes will drive up housing costs negatively impacting housing affordability. Read More
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | August 2, 2022
August 2, 2022 City of Aurora to delay implementation of the 2021 ICC until next spring The City of Aurora adopted the 2021 International Building Codes earlier this year and set an enforcement/implementation date of October 31, 2022. After making this decision, the City received request from the HBA of Metro Denver and other active…
Read MoreFederal Reserve Raises by 75 Basis Points and Notes Slowing Economy
Dr. Robert Dietz is Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Economics and Housing Policy for the National Association of Home Builders states, “Among the clear signs of this slowing are just about every housing indicator, including seven straight months of declines for home builder sentiment. Indeed, an open macro question is whether the economy experienced…
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