CAHB Capitol Closeup 4/9/2025
Construction-litigation Reform Bill Approved by House, Heads to Senate with More Revisions Needed House Bill 25-1272 sponsored by Rep. Shannon Bird (D-Westminster) and Senate President James Coleman (D-Denver) cleared the House and is now headed to the state Senate. The construction-litigation reform bill is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Local Government and Housing…
Good and Bad News on Lumber Production and Tariffs
Recent developments on the lumber front indicate that increased logging from federal lands and higher tariffs are in the offing later this year. Opportunities for Increased Domestic Lumber Production In a move that NAHB has encouraged, President Trump signed an executive order that calls for a 25% increase in timber production from federal lands. NAHB…
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…
CAPS Designation Classes coming to HBA on May 13, 14, 15th
Metro Denver HBA University is proud to announce the return of in-person training for NAHB’s Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) credential program. These courses teach the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place. The baby boom generation has…
Cost 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…
How Rising Costs Affect Home Affordability
Housing affordability remains a critical issue, with 74.9% of U.S. households unable to afford a median-priced new home in 2025, according to NAHB’s latest analysis. With a median price of $459,826 and a 30-year mortgage rate of 6.5%, this translates to around 100.6 million households priced out of the market, even before accounting for further…
Capitol Close Up: 3/11/2025
Tariffs will Impact Home Building The National Association of Home Builders is closely tracking the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. According to the NAHB, the new tariffs on America’s largest trading partners are projected to raise the cost of imported construction materials by more $3 billion, possibly increasing…
The 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…
HUD Secretary Vows to Work with Builders to Cut Regulations, Boost Housing Supply
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner today said he would work to reduce regulatory burdens to ease America’s housing affordability crisis and help builders to construct more attainable, affordable housing the nation sorely needs. In one of his first official speaking engagements after being sworn in as HUD secretary earlier this month,…
HBA Advocacy Committees’ Impacts
The HBA of Metro Denver Advocacy team continues to work tirelessly to make sure our developers, builders and associate members have the most favorable business environment possible to bring new homes to market. HBA staff and our members have collectively combatted ballot questions, detrimental changes to the metro districts, construction tax proposals, inclusionary zoning ordinances,…