Advocacy
The HBA Advocate Newsletter | December 5, 2023
December 5, 2023 Longtime Advocates and Housing Policy Experts, Tim Craft and Rose Rodriguez Honored at the 2023 HBA Annual Meeting The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver held its’ 2023 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 29th at the DU Cable Center. At the event, longtime Chairman of the Government Affairs Committee, Tim Craft received…
Read MoreIndustry Call to Action: Prevent Costly New Building Codes, Protect Your Bottom Line
Prevent Costly New Building Codes, Protect Your Bottom Line Tell Your Lawmaker to Support H.R. 5473, the Promoting Resilient Buildings Act H.R. 5473 would allow home builders and municipalities to abide by rules published in the two latest editions of building codes, rather than just the single latest edition, when utilizing FEMA’s hazard mitigation funds. Passage…
Read MoreNAHB Call to Action: Job Corps
The NAHB just released an urgent call to action for all HBA members. The NAHB is working to preserve the Job Corps this week as Congress considers the Labor HHS Appropriations bill amidst a looming government shutdown. NAHB believes this is the most consequential legislative battle this Congress. This could directly impact our workforce efforts…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | November 8, 2023
November 8, 2023 2023 Municipal Elections Offered Mixed Results for Metro Denver Builders Last night, municipalities across metro Denver held elections with far reaching implications for the residential construction industry and our ability to meet the housing needs of Colorado residents. To that end, the MHC Board worked doggedly to help elect pro-housing candidates up…
Read MoreFed Pauses Again: Housing in Focus
BY ROBERT DIETZ on NOVEMBER 1, 2023 The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee held the federal funds rate at a top target rate of 5.5% at the conclusion of its November meeting. While noting that the Fed was “strongly” committed to reducing inflation to its target rate, this marked the second meeting in a row of no increase…
Read MoreNAHB Podcast: Chief Economist Talks Builder Confidence, Starts and the Federal Reserve
On today’s episode of Housing Developments, Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz joins co-hosts CEO Jim Tobin and SVP Paul Lopez to discuss the latest announcement from the Fed and how key housing indicators offer a glimpse into what the future holds for the industry. Listen to Housing Developments on your favorite podcast app or watch the…
Read MoreMetro Housing Coalition’s 2023 Voter Guide
This November, municipalities across metro Denver will be holding elections with far reaching implications for the residential construction industry and our ability to meet the housing needs of Colorado residents. With attainable housing in metro Denver consistently ranked as one of this year’s most critical issues, the Metro Housing Coalition has made a concerted effort…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023 MHC Political Forum Highlights Construction Litigation Reform On September 21, the Metro Housing Coalition held its annual Political Forum for industry leaders and elected officials across our jurisdiction. The event doubles as a fundraising opportunity to support pro-industry candidates across the metro area and to bring awareness to public-policy challenges that impact…
Read MorePUC Public Comment Hearing Set for Oct. 4
PUC Seeking Input on Stakeholder Experience with New Electric Service The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is seeking input from prospective utility customers, builders and housing developers, local government officials, and utility representatives on electric utility policies and practices regarding new electric service, including the costs and timing of service upgrades for interconnection. The PUC seeks…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023 MHC Political Forum to Highlight Construction Litigation Reform Every fall, the Metro Housing Coalition hosts its annual Political Forum for industry leaders and elected officials across our jurisdiction. The event doubles as a fundraising opportunity to support pro-industry candidates across the metro-area and to bring awareness to public policy challenges that impact…
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