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…
NAHB 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 &…
The 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…
NAHB Issues Statement on President Trump Delaying Implementation of Tariffs on Goods from Canada and Mexico
Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan., issued the following statement after President Trump announced a delay of the proposed tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico: “We commend President Trump for reaching an agreement with Canada and Mexico to delay the proposed…
Trump 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…
A Pause for the Fed
By Robert Dietz on January 29, 2025 In a widely anticipated announcement, the Federal Reserve paused on rate cuts at the conclusion of its January meeting, holding the federal funds rate in the 4.25% to 4.5% range. The Fed will continue to reduce its balance sheet, including holdings of mortgage-backed securities. The Fed noted the…
NAHB 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…