The Fed’s Easing Cycle Finally Begins
After its first post-COVID rate hike enacted more than two years ago, the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced at the conclusion of its September meeting a significant reduction for the short-term federal funds rate.
State Business Executives presents: A Key Discussion on Workforce Challenges
The Business Roundtable (BRT) and the State Business Executives (SBE) are pleased to invite you to their upcoming event, “How Industry is Handling Workforce Challenges,” scheduled for Monday, September 23rd at 12 noon MT. This event is part of State Business Executives (SBE) Education and Workforce Series and is co-hosted by SBE and the Business…
The HBA Advocate Newsletter | September 3, 2024
September 3, 2024 In this edition: HBA of Metro Denver Hosts 3rd Annual Housing Affordability Bus Tour Colorado’s Special Session Concludes with Compromise on Property Taxes Town of Castle Rock to Consider 0.2% Sales Tax Increase for Police and Fire Service Town of Erie to Consider Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance Commerce City to Consider Affordable Housing…
Capitol Close Up: Special Session Update
Special Session Concludes with Property Tax Agreement and Initiatives 50 and 108 being Withdrawn from the Ballot The General Assembly Special Session-called by Governor Polis to address recent property tax spikes and to avert two ballot measures that would have severely impacted local governments-ended yesterday with the passage of two pieces of legislation that will…
Associates: Cast Your Vote for Your Best Builder Partners NOW!
The HBA of Metro Denver is once again proud to present the HAP (Homebuilders and Associates in Partnership) Awards at the 2024 Annual Membership Meeting on October 24, 2024. These awards were designed to encourage and honor the values of trust, communication, loyalty and ethics shown by HBA builder members through their business dealings with HBA associate…
Call for HBA 2024 Annual Awards Nominations
HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF METRO DENVER ANNUAL AWARDS CRITERIA Each year, the HBA will conduct a process to select three distinguished members for recognition. The Annual Awards will be presented at the HBA Annual Membership Meeting held on October 24, 2024. These awards honor outstanding contributions to the home building industry and the Association. The individuals selected…
Parade of Homes People’s Choice Award Winners Announced!
2024 People’s Choice Awards Winners Revealed The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) today announces the winners of the 2024 People’s Choice Awards for the Denver Parade of Homes. The 2024 event showcased 79 newly designed model, custom homes by 27 area residential builders and one spotlight community located in neighborhoods throughout the greater…
Single-Family Build Time Continues to Trend Upward
The average completion time of a single-family house in 2023 was approximately 10.1 months, breaking down to 1.5 months for authorization to start construction and another 8.6 months to finish construction. According to the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction, the permit-to-completion time has been on an upward trend since 2015. Currently, it is almost 3 months…
2024 Industry Night at Winged Melody Park Hosted by The Aurora Highlands
The 2024 Parade of Homes Industry Night, sponsored by The Aurora Highlands, brought together nearly 500 homebuilding professionals for a memorable, albeit a bit stormy, evening celebrating the industry and kicking-off the 2024 Parade of Homes. The backdrop for this memorable evening was Winged Melody Park at The Aurora Highlands. This meticulously designed oasis seamlessly…
The HBA Advocate Newsletter | August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024 In this edition: Aurora Careers in Construction Program Now Active Aurora Updating Unified Development Ordinance Town of Castle Rock to Consider 0.2% Sales Tax for Police and Fire Services HBA of Metro Denver to meet with Town of Castle Rock on Restrictions Placed on Marketing Signs and Placards in Right-of-Way Aurora Careers…