Posts by Connie Dahl
The State of new Builds in Colorado for Builders, Lenders, and Buyers
By: Andrew de Naray Whether it’s the desire for a home that’s a blank canvas in a prime location, or modern living with the latest technology and features, people will always want to build new homes. While the housing market appears to be undergoing a shift and there’s been a recent uptick in inventory, homebuyers…
Read MoreContact Your Senator Today
The Inflation Reduction Act does nothing to Reduce Inflation on Housing! Take action today! Contact your Senator and seek removal of provisions in the reconciliation legislation pressuring state and local governments to adopt unwarranted building and energy codes. Requiring adoption of these ICC or ASHRAE codes will drive up housing costs negatively impacting housing affordability. Read More
Read MoreFederal Reserve Raises by 75 Basis Points and Notes Slowing Economy
Dr. Robert Dietz is Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Economics and Housing Policy for the National Association of Home Builders states, “Among the clear signs of this slowing are just about every housing indicator, including seven straight months of declines for home builder sentiment. Indeed, an open macro question is whether the economy experienced…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | July 5, 2022
July 5, 2022 New Local Economic Impact Reports on the homebuilding industry in the Denver Metropolitan Area now available Homebuilding generates substantial local economic activity, including new income and jobs for residents, and additional revenue for local governments. The National Association of Home Builders, in partnership with the HBA of Metro Denver has developed two…
Read MoreEnt Credit Union Returns as Presenting Sponsor of the 2022 Denver Parade of Homes
Denver’s Home Showcase Tradition Will Return on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 and Run Through Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022 The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) and Ent Credit Union, Colorado’s largest credit union, today announced that Ent Credit Union will be the presenting sponsor of the 2022 Denver Parade of Homes. Denver’s go-to local home…
Read More2022 Bricks & Sticks Golf Tournament
Another successful Bricks & Sticks has come and gone. But can’t go without saying it was an incredible time that was spent with incredible people! With the weather being near perfect for the middle of summer and having a sold-out event of 151 players, we could not have expected the day to go any better.…
Read MoreStatement from NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter on Administration’s Refusal to Act on Lumber Tariffs
Jerry Konter, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Savannah, Ga., issued the following statement after Reuters reported that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the Biden administration will not cut tariffs on Canadian lumber to fight inflation: “NAHB is extremely disappointed that the Biden administration is…
Read MoreHBA Membership Newsletter | June 21, 2022
Welcome to your monthly Membership Newsletter from the HBA of Metro Denver. InterConnections provides our membership with member news, celebrations, events, FAQs, and more! June 21, 2022 New Member Highlight – V.A.M.P. Stucco Vamp -verb: to give something a new appearance; to patch up; to repair. V.A.M.P. Stucco is a woman/minority-owned and operated, local business…
Read MoreMarshall Fire Task Force moving into next phase of rebuild work
The HBA’s Marshall Fire Task Force has been meeting regularly since February to work through many of the challenges presented by the rebuild efforts getting underway in Boulder County, Louisville and Superior. The Task Force is chaired by Steve Erickson, principal of a Louisville-based homebuilder, and Robert August (robert@northstarsynergies.com), a Denver-based consultant and builder, and…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | June 7, 2022
June 7, 2022 New Local Economic Impact Reports on the homebuilding industry in the Denver Metropolitan Area now available Homebuilding generates substantial local economic activity, including new income and jobs for residents, and additional revenue for local governments. The National Association of Home Builders, in partnership with the HBA of Metro Denver has developed two…
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