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For builders, who are not building homes and sitting on them for a decade, the advantage to the program may be in where they do most of their work. (Photo: Michael Rice, Dreamstime.com)

Industry and Economy Legislation and Regulation

Are opportunity zones good for builders?

December 16, 2019January 14, 2020 Danielle Andrus 74 Views 0 Comments capital gains, opportunity zone

Opportunity zones are “distressed communities” where taxes on capital gains can be deferred to the end of 2026.

NexMetro has three communities in Colorado: Buffalo Run in Commerce City, Prairie Center in Brighton, and the new Eastlake in Thornton, expected to open in early 2020 (Photo: NexMetro)

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The Rise of the Renter—How single-family rentals are gaining ground

December 10, 2019January 14, 2020 Danielle Andrus 371 Views 0 Comments builders, built-for-rent

As builders search for new ways to serve buyers challenged by affordability, interest in the built-for-rent market is growing.

Single-family home permits fell 5.8% nationwide

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Industry and Economy

West leads in single-family, multifamily permit decline

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 Danielle Andrus 99 Views 0 Comments permits, single family

Single-family home permits fell 5.8% nationwide between May 2018 and May 2019, but western states suffered an 11% drop.

Fewer birth rates mean lower demand for rental housing. (Photo: Zastrozhnov, dreamstime.com)

Industry and Economy The Homebuyer

Americans’ declining birth rates set to hit housing market

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 Danielle Andrus 132 Views 0 Comments homebuyer, housing market

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report in May examining provisional birth data from 2018 and found

Statewide economies depend on a robust and attainable housing market. (Photo: Rmarmion, dreamstime.com)

Industry and Economy Legislation and Regulation

Lakewood voters pass housing growth cap

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 Danielle Andrus 144 Views 0 Comments CAHB, housing growth, legislation and regulation

Lakewood voters approved in July an ordinance that would limit housing growth to 1% annually.

Tips on using social media to attract better employees. (Photo: Verticalarray, Dreamstime)

Industry and Economy Technology

3 tips to craft a targeted construction recruiting strategy

August 27, 2019November 15, 2019 Malachi Price 728 Views 0 Comments employees, online marketing, recruitment

The Colorado construction industry is seeing rapid growth, but its labor pool is not. It is becoming increasingly important to

The remodeling industry is worth a record $424 billion, according to Harvard's JCHS.

Build Design Industry and Economy Remodel The Homebuyer

New remodelers—Meet the homebuyers driving remodeling growth

August 26, 2019August 26, 2019 Danielle Andrus 2957 Views 0 Comments

The remodeling industry is enjoying unprecedented growth, but today’s clients have new concerns and preferred ways of doing business.

The council will seek ways to reduce overly burdensome regulations on housing. (Photo: Joe Sohm, Dreamstime)

Business Management Industry and Economy Legislation and Regulation

Trump issues executive order on affordable housing, eliminating regulations

June 26, 2019 Danielle Andrus 296 Views 0 Comments

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday establishing a two-year council to identify regulations that artificially increase the

Many homeowners had to delay regular maintenance or repairs during the recession. Now they’re investing in their homes again. (Photo: Wave Break Media, Dreamstime)

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