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,…
CAHB Colorado Close Up 2/25/2025
Construction-Litigation Reform Bill Introduced, CAHB GAC takes Position on 9 Bills Construction-Litigation Reform Bill Introduced Last week, Rep. Shannon Bird (D-Westminster), along with Senate President James Coleman (D-Denver), introduced House Bill 25-1272. The proposal, titled Construction Defects and Middle Market Housing, will likely be the bill that our industry and the stakeholders that have…
In Loving Memory of Dennis L. Marshall
In Loving Memory of Dennis L. Marshall Home Building Industry and HBA Legend 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 strength, wisdom, and love to all who…
NAHB 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…
2025 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…