Posts by Paige Roemmich
The HBA Advocate Newsletter | April 1, 2025
April 1, 2025 In this edition: HBA of Metro Denver Prepares for Local Government Adoption of the 2024 ICC Building Codes Commerce City Implementing Revisions to Impact Fee Assessments HBA of Metro Denver Prepares for Local Government Adoption of the 2024 ICC Building Codes With new international and statewide building and energy codes as well…
Read MoreCost and Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on Market
NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz provided this economic and housing industry overview in the bi-weekly newsletter Eye On the Economy. The uncertain timing and scale of tariffs, combined with the last legs of the fight against inflation, have rattled financial markets. Equity markets are in correction territory as investors react to a flurry of public…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | March 4, 2025
March 4, 2025 In this edition: Lakewood City Council Passes Revised Parkland Dedication Ordinance Commerce City Council Holds Builder Roundtable Discussion with the HBA of Metro Denver HBA of Metro Denver Creating Two New Joint Taskforces in Erie and Arapahoe County Lakewood City Council Passes Revised Parkland Dedication Ordinance On February 24, Lakewood City Council…
Read MoreIn Loving Memory of Dennis L. Marshall
In Loving Memory of Dennis L. Marshall Home Building Industry and HBA Legend February 13, 1943 – February 18, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that it has been announced the passing of Dennis L. Marshall on February 18, 2025. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to so many, Dennis was a beacon of…
Read MoreNAHB State Representative Report
Key NAHB Issues Top Policy Priorities in 2025: NAHB has sent a detailed list of housing priorities to the transition team of President-elect Donald Trump. Key areas include tax policy, regulatory reform, workforce development, and fixing building material supply chains. A Quick Start Out of the Gate. NAHB has made solid progress in advancing our housing…
Read More2025 Parade of Homes Call for Entries
The Denver Parade of Homes, the longstanding home showcase summer tradition hosted by the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA), returns August 7 through 24, 2025. The call for entries and invite to sponsor Denver’s go-to local home show and design houses tour is now open. There’s no better way to reach thousands of…
Read MoreNAHB Leadership Academy | Welcome 2025 Cohort!
The HBA of Metro Denver would like to extend a congratulations to Amy Abeyta, being welcomed into the 2025 NAHB Leadership Academy cohort. This is the second cohort to participate in the recently launched NAHB Leadership Academy. Below are the list of cohort members for 2025 NAHB Leadership Academy: Amy Abeyta, Denver Metro HBA &…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | February 4, 2025
February 4, 2025 In this edition: HBA of Metro Denver Creating Two New Joint Taskforces in Erie and Arapahoe County Judge Pauses Enforcement of New Lakewood Development Law HBA of Metro Denver Creating Two New Joint Taskforces in Erie and Arapahoe County In an effort to improve dialogue between local governments and the residential construction…
Read MoreTrump Imposes Additional 25% Tariff on Canadian Softwood Lumber
President Trump on Feb. 1 announced an across-the-board tariff of 25% on Canadian and Mexican goods coming into the United States, and these tariffs on building materials will raise construction costs and harm housing affordability. The 25% tariff on softwood lumber products from Canada is in addition to an effective 14.5% duty rate already in…
Read MoreNAHB Seeks Clarification on Administration’s Temporary Pause for Federal Funds
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has ordered a temporary pause on many federal grants, loans or financial assistance programs effective on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. ET. However, a federal judge has halted the White House Freeze on federal aid programs until at least Feb. 3. The OMB memorandum says this temporary…
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