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Meet Five Colorado Women Breaking Ground in a Male-Dominated Industry
By Lauren Francis, Lauren Francis From left to right: Leslie Moen, co-founder, owner, and president, Bridgewater Homes; Linda Purdy, Colorado division president, Tri Pointe Homes; Carla Ferreira, director of development, The Aurora Highlands; Ricarda Dietsch, area president mountain region, Taylor Morrison Homes. Traditionally dominated by men, women represent only 10.9 percent of the construction industry. Even smaller, is…
Read MoreElectrical Plumbing Exams Now Available In Spanish
Translations part of ongoing efforts to remove regulatory barriers to licensure (NOTE: A Spanish-language version of this press release may be found here) DENVER – The Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO) has partnered with vendor PSI to translate electrical and plumbing exams into Spanish. The translated exams are now available through PSI. DPO, part…
Read MoreHBA Advocate Newsletter | March 1, 2022
March 1, 2022 City of Aurora Implements Red Tape Reduction Committee The Aurora City Council has established an ad hoc Red Tape Roundup Committee in an effort to streamline and improve business processes within the municipality. While the HBA is encouraging all of our members to participate in the committee process and provide feedback,…
Read MoreBoulder County Residential Construction Costs
February 25, 2022 As a result of the tragic Marshall Fire that took place in December of 2021, the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver launched its Marshall Fire Rebuilding Task Force to provide reputable information to the public about rebuilding, identify ways that the HBA and its members can help expedite rebuilding, and offer…
Read MoreHBA Members Take Home The Silver & Gold!
HBA of Metro Denver members brought home Silver and Gold Awards in 45 categories from the Nationals Award ceremony February 8th during the NAHB’s International Builder Show in Orlando! This includes our own Sales & Marketing Council as Silver Award winners for Best Sales & Marketing Council of the Year! Congratulations winners! So proud of…
Read MoreHBA Membership Newsletter | February 15, 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! February 15, 2022 New Member Highlight – The Vickie Newman Team Vickie Newman is a Colorado native who thoroughly understands the state’s growing and diverse real estate market. She has nearly…
Read MoreHBA Builder Product Expo Returns March 24th!
We are excited to bring back the 2022 HBA Builder Product Expo, on March 24th! This year, the Builder Product Expo will be held at the Marriot DTC, and will offer 80 exhibit booth locations. New! Online registration for 2022: HBA Builder Members attend FREE – send your team! HBA Associate Members: $50 This year’s…
Read MoreNAHB 2022 “Priced Out Estimates”
NAHB recently released its 2022 priced out estimates, showing how higher prices and interest rates affect housing affordability. The new estimates show that 87.5 million households (roughly 69 percent of all U.S. households) are not able to afford a new median priced new home in 2022, meaning their incomes are insufficient to qualify for a mortgage…
Read MoreHBA Advocate Newsletter | February 1, 2022
February 1, 2022 Marshall Fire Update The HBA’s Marshall Fire Task Force is meeting regularly to help coordinate our industry’s sustained involvement with the rebuilding process. The Task Force is chaired by Steve Erickson, a Louisville-based homebuilder, and Robert August, a Denver-based consultant and builder. Members will focus on providing clear and reputable information to…
Read MoreVideo PSA: Tips to homeowners on how to rebuild and repair homes after the Marshall Fire.
Video PSA: Advice to fire victims on how to rebuild and repair homes after the Marshall Fire.
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