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Podcast: NAHB Chairman Weighs In on SOTU, Goals for 2024
On the latest episode of the NAHB podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by 2024 NAHB Chairman Carl Harris, who was in Washington, D.C., to attend the State of the Union (SOTU) address following an immensely successful International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. The State of the Union focused on the…
Read MoreColorado’s Bob Peterson elected as part of NAHB’s 2024 National Leadership
Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) elected four senior officers to top leadership positions within the federation at the conclusion of its leadership meetings held during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. Among them was Colorado’s very own, Bob Peterson. Bob Peterson joined the NAHB leadership ladder with his election…
Read More2024 National Winners Announced!
We are so proud of HBA of Metro Denver members that were honored at the Nationals Gala in Las Vegas during IBS! It was a great representation from Denver members! See who brought home the gold and silver on February 27th. The Nationals Winners Book is now available online, showcasing some of the best in…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024 In this edition: Construction Litigation Reform Bill introduced at state Capitol: Legislation will focus on reducing insurance costs for condo projects, providing ways to resolve disputes faster, and a Right-to-Remedy. Homeownership Opportunity Alliance – which includes Metro Denver and state HBAs – will help lead efforts to pass legislation. DRCOG launches…
Read MoreCapitol Close Up: Construction Litigation Reform Bill Drops and More!
Construction Litigation Reform Bill Drops Yesterday, Sen. Rachel Zenzinger and Rep. Shannon Bird introduced legislation aimed at reforming construction liability litigation in Colorado that has severely restricted multifamily and affordable housing across the state over the past two decades. SB 24-106 will allow for the construction of this needed inventory and create more opportunities for…
Read MoreLawmakers consider bill to allow more ADUs in some Colorado cities
An ADU is a smaller, standalone residential home typically used as a rental. By Jessica Gibbs – Reporter, Denver Business Journal Feb 1, 2024 The bill would require that those jurisdictions allow detached single-family homeowners to have one ADU. Jurisdictions that can show they are going above and beyond the bill’s requirements to incentivize ADUs would be…
Read MoreA look into the state law that caused Colorado condo supply to drop
Dave Lemnah, Owner of Lokal Homes and HBA of Metro Denver’s 2024 Board President speaks with KOAA in Colorado Springs about the difficulties of building condo projects in Colorado.
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024 Proposition 123 Expedited Review Survey – Please Make Your Voices Heard The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is currently gathering stakeholder input on the Proposition 123 requirement to expedite review of affordable housing, which will take effect in 2027. According to DOLA, this stakeholder engagement process is in the early stages, and…
Read MoreThe Fed Projects Lower Rates in 2024
Dr. Robert Dietz, NAHB Chief Economist By ROBERT DIETZ on December 13, 2023: The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee held the federal funds rate constant at a top target rate of 5.5% at the conclusion of its December meeting. The Fed will continue to reduce its balance sheet holdings of Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities as…
Read MoreIn a Win for NAHB, House Passes Key Building Codes Bill
The House approved NAHB-supported legislation that would help jurisdictions preserve local control over the building code adoption process while also encouraging communities to take positive steps to withstand and recover from extreme events. The Promoting Resilient Buildings Act (H.R. 5473) addresses an issue that has become a serious concern for local governments and home builders…
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