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Denver: Training Sessions for 2019 Energy Code
In December 2019, Denver adopted a new energy code, which becomes effective April 26, 2020. Come learn more about the new International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) requirements. Questions about these presentations? Contact 720-865-2905.
Read MoreNew Home Sales End 2019 with 10% Gain
New home sales were effectively flat in December, after downward revisions for prior months. However, the sales pace for newly-built single-family homes ended 2019 with a gain of 10%, increasing to a total of 681,000. This marks 2019 as the best year for new home sales since the Great Recession. Contracts for new, single-family home…
Read MoreNAHB 2020 “Priced Out” Estimates
NAHB recently released its 2020 priced out estimates. The new estimates show that, if the median new home price goes up by $1,000, 158,857 households would be priced out of the housing market nationwide. In other words, based on their incomes, 158,857 households would be able to qualify for a mortgage to purchase the home before the…
Read MoreIBS Update 1/1/2020
Happy New Year! We have a couple of important IBS updates for you today: The 2020 IBS App is NOW available for Download! The app is super helpful for navigating the show floor, education and events. Find it in the Apple Store and Google Play by searching for IBS 2020, or go to BuildersShow.com/app to download…
Read MoreBackground on Metro Districts
Background on Metro Districts Metropolitan districts are a type of Colorado special district that provides at least two types of services – fire, mosquito, parks and recreation, safety protection, sanitation, solid waste disposal, street improvement, television relay, transportation, water – and are created in accordance with the Special District Act (Title 32, Article 1, C.R.S.).…
Read MoreThree top Denver builders are honored with the prestigious 2019 HAP Award
HAP Award Bronze Statue awarded to Top Builder in each category The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver’s Associate Members recognized three outstanding Denver area home builders at the HBA’s Annual gathering of Members meeting and presented them with the industry’s esteemed 2019 HAP Awards (Homebuilder and Associates in Partnership). Almost 400 HBA members attended…
Read MoreIBS Update!
Here is your December IBS Update! HBA Denver now has an IBS Page – The HBA of Metro Denver’s website hosts a special page for IBS – and is Now Live! You can learn more about IBS, how and why to attend, HBA of Metro Denver Member’s speaking engagements, etc. It also has its own…
Read MoreHAP Awards Finalists Announced! Awards to be presented at General Membership Meeting 10/22/19
Celebrate and support your favorite HAP finalists at the General Membership Meeting/Annual Gathering of Members The HBA of Metro Denver will be presenting the HAP (Homebuilder and Associates in Partnership) Awards at the upcoming General Membership Meeting/Annual Gathering of Members on October 22nd. The tally is in and the finalists have now been determined by…
Read MoreMember Rebate Program – Claim Q3-2019 today!
A Free CAHB Member Benefit for Builders & Remodelers! Last quarter many asked if this was true: Yes, this is a valid offer for rebates on materials you already purchased! Watch the Video for more information: then click the image below to visit the CAHBrebates page:
Read More3 CAPS Courses to Give Remodelers an Edge
Home modifications that enable people of all ages and abilities to live safely and comfortably are swiftly becoming one of the residential remodeling industry’s most in-demand skill sets. Get the knowledge you need to stay competitive when you take NAHB’s three Certified Aging-in-Place designation courses that will be held November 13, 14 and 15th at…
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