Advocacy
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…
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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 MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | August 2, 2022
August 2, 2022 City of Aurora to delay implementation of the 2021 ICC until next spring The City of Aurora adopted the 2021 International Building Codes earlier this year and set an enforcement/implementation date of October 31, 2022. After making this decision, the City received request from the HBA of Metro Denver and other active…
Read MoreStatement from NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter on House Ways and Means Committee Hearing on the Housing Crisis
Jerry Konter, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Savannah, Ga., issued the following statement in response to today’s House Ways and Means Committee Hearing, Nowhere to Live: Profits, Disinvestment, and the American Housing Crisis: “Committee members at today’s hearing would have benefited by hearing directly from…
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 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 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…
Read MoreCapitol Closeup May 25, 2022
2022 General Assembly Session Ends; CAHB Calling on Gov. Polis to Veto Bill; Primaries Set for June The Colorado General Assembly concluded the second session of the 73rd General Assembly on May 11, and it was definitely a very active session for the Colorado Association of Homebuilders and our industry. In total, 239 bills…
Read MoreLocal Economic Impact of Home Building – from NAHB
New Local Economic Impact Reports on the home building industry in the Denver Metropolitan Area now available Home building 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 reports…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022 Commerce City Council Reconsiders Update to Model Service Plans Governing Metropolitan Districts On Monday, May 3, the Commerce City Council revisited an updated proposal from 2021 to update its model service plan governing metro districts. While the HBA knew an updated draft ordinance was under consideration, we only received an updated copy…
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