New Priced Out Study Highlights the Housing Affordability Crisis
A new study by NAHB puts a spotlight on the nation’s housing affordability crisis and illustrates how even a relatively small increase in the price of a home can prevent hundreds of thousands of households from achieving the goal of homeownership. The study found that a $1,000 increase in the U.S. median new home price…
HBA of Metro Denver hires Katie Evereth as Membership Manager
The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) continues to build its team, and we are pleased to announce the hiring of Katie Evereth in the Membership Manager role. Katie comes to the HBA from the Denver Language School, where she was the Communications Director. In that role, Katie developed and executed strategic communications to…
COVID-19 Meeting and Event Procedures
NOTES: As of February 16, metro-area counties are at Yellow Level. Please be sure to check prior to an actual event date to see if the county where the event will be held has changed to a more or less restrictive level. These guidelines are subject to change and will be updated if the state,…
IBSX Update from NAHB
Updated February 10, 2021 Due to platform issues, access to the exhibit booths at #IBSx has been postponed to a date TBD. IBSx Education and other sessions will proceed as scheduled, and all attendees are invited to join the sessions. Refunds will be provided to all attendees. FAQ: https://www.buildersshow.com/generic.aspx?sectionID=1697
Govt Affairs Update from CAHB
Last Friday, Governor Polis announced the state’s new COVID-19 Dial 2.0. The Dial 2.0 is an update that changes the incidence metrics for each level, significantly lowering the threshold of cases that must be met in order to restore personal freedoms and business activities. The change moved most of Colorado’s populous counties-including Denver, Adams, Arapahoe,…
YLC 2020 – A Year in Review
There’s no denying that 2020 was a year for the record books. Despite its many challenges, the Young Leaders Council is excited to continuously be growing and helping provide young professionals in the building industry with opportunities to connect and further their careers. Here’s a look back on all that we were able to accomplish…
HBA of Metro Denver hires Morgan Cullen as Director of Government Affairs
Cullen will represent homebuilders in front of 34 local governments The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) has tapped Morgan Cullen as its Director of Government Affairs. Cullen, who started with the HBA on Monday, will be responsible for outreach and interaction for the HBA and its members with 8 counties and 34 municipalities…
IBS Early-Bird Discounts Extended to Monday, January 18th
The updated deadline to take advantage of special early-bird pricing for the 2021 IBSx Virtual Experience All Access Pass has been extended to Monday, Jan. 18. You don’t even have to step foot outside your home to take advantage of the benefits of IBSx, including access to: 100+ IBSx education sessions to improve your business IBSx…
SBA and Treasury Release Updated PPP Rules
The Small Business Administration and U.S. Treasury Department have released new regulations on the expanded Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as amended through the $900 billion coronavirus relief package that was enacted into law at the end of December. The coronavirus rescue package provides relief for small businesses from burdensome loan forgiveness requirements; creates a “second…
Don’t be fined! Be prepared for Jan 1 Employment Rules Changes
Several new labor and employment laws and regulations will go into effect for employers starting on January 1. Please review the following links or forward to your Human Resources team. It is important that your business understands these changes and makes the necessary preparations. The following are links to the new laws and regulations set…