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Industry Call to Action: Prevent Costly New Building Codes, Protect Your Bottom Line
Prevent Costly New Building Codes, Protect Your Bottom Line Tell Your Lawmaker to Support H.R. 5473, the Promoting Resilient Buildings Act H.R. 5473 would allow home builders and municipalities to abide by rules published in the two latest editions of building codes, rather than just the single latest edition, when utilizing FEMA’s hazard mitigation funds. Passage…
Read MoreThree top Denver builders are honored with the prestigious 2023 HAP Award
The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver’s Associate Members recognized three outstanding Denver area home builders at the HBA’s Annual Meeting and presented them with the industry’s esteemed 2023 HAP Awards (Homebuilder and Associates in Partnership). Over 300 HBA members attended the Annual Meeting, which was held November 29th at the Cable Center. The Associate…
Read MoreDave Lemnah Installed as 2024 Home Builders Association Board President
Dave Lemnah of Lokal Homes, was installed as 2024 HBA Board President at the HBA Annual Meeting November 29th. Below are his inaugural remarks: Dave Lemnah delivers his Inaugural HBA Presidential Address Nov. 29th at HBA Annual Meeting “Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for this tremendous honor and the trust you have placed in me…
Read MoreWelcome Dave Lemnah and 2024 Board of Directors
Please join us in welcoming and congratulating our 2024 Home Builders Association Board of Directors. HBA 2024 Board of Directors Installed November 29th at HBA Annual Meeting 2024 Home Builders Association Board President Dave Lemnah Installs 2024 Board of Directors, whose term will begin December 1st. The HBA of Metro Denver’s incoming 2024 Board of…
Read More2023 President Randy Carpenter: Year in Review
The HBA Annual Meeting was held Wednesday, November 29th at the Cable Center. 2023 HBA Board President Randy Carpenter shared some thoughts about the state of the HBA and summarized key HBA accomplishments in 2023. “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied…
Read MoreNAHB Call to Action: Job Corps
The NAHB just released an urgent call to action for all HBA members. The NAHB is working to preserve the Job Corps this week as Congress considers the Labor HHS Appropriations bill amidst a looming government shutdown. NAHB believes this is the most consequential legislative battle this Congress. This could directly impact our workforce efforts…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | November 8, 2023
November 8, 2023 2023 Municipal Elections Offered Mixed Results for Metro Denver Builders Last night, municipalities across metro Denver held elections with far reaching implications for the residential construction industry and our ability to meet the housing needs of Colorado residents. To that end, the MHC Board worked doggedly to help elect pro-housing candidates up…
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2023 HAP Award Finalists
Winners to be Announced at Annual Meeting November 29th The 2023 HAP (Homebuilders and Associates in Partnership) Award recipients will be announced November 29th, at the 2023 HBA Annual Meeting. Join us to celebrate the 15 HAP Finalists and top winners, as well as attend the Annual Land Forum, Happy Hour, Dinner, Board of Directors…
Read MoreFed Pauses Again: Housing in Focus
BY ROBERT DIETZ on NOVEMBER 1, 2023 The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee held the federal funds rate at a top target rate of 5.5% at the conclusion of its November meeting. While noting that the Fed was “strongly” committed to reducing inflation to its target rate, this marked the second meeting in a row of no increase…
Read MoreNAHB Podcast: Chief Economist Talks Builder Confidence, Starts and the Federal Reserve
On today’s episode of Housing Developments, Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz joins co-hosts CEO Jim Tobin and SVP Paul Lopez to discuss the latest announcement from the Fed and how key housing indicators offer a glimpse into what the future holds for the industry. Listen to Housing Developments on your favorite podcast app or watch the…
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