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JCHS pointed out that people are less likely to move as they age. (Photo: Piksel, Dreamstime.com)

Americans aren’t changing homes— but why not?

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 Danielle Andrus 134 Views 0 Comments affordable housing, homebuyers, housing market

Americans are less likely to move than they were in the 1980s, with explanations tied to demographic change, housing affordability,

The Micah Homes residents make less than 30% of area median income, which makes finding stable, affordable homes even more challenging.

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Faith-based initiative brings affordable homes to seniors

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 Jennie Rodgers 81 Views 0 Comments affordable housing, senior living

The Micah Homes project includes housing, a community room and garden as well as supportive services to provide a permanent,

(Photo: Gage Skidmore)

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HUD tour focuses on regulatory barriers to affordable housing

May 1, 2020July 3, 2020 Danielle Andrus 153 Views 0 Comments affordable housing, homebuyers

HUD Secretary Ben Carson launched a listening tour in January to engage with communities around the country that are struggling

Complete with gargoyles, terrazzo floors, a marble entryway, the eight-story building is an impressive landmark in Denver's Uptown neighborhood. (Photo: Enterprise Community Partners)

Business Management Industry and Economy

Art, history and affordability for Denver seniors

April 27, 2020April 28, 2020 Jennie Rodgers 217 Views 0 Comments affordable housing, senior living

Located adjacent to the Saint Joseph Hospital campus in central Denver, Tammen Hall is an adaptive reuse project that is

Creating more affordable single-family homes requires some creative solutions. (Photo: Liderina, Dreamstime.com)

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Pride of place—How builders shape their communities

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 Danielle Andrus 488 Views 0 Comments affordable housing, homebuyers

Over 82% of owner-occupied homes in 2017 were single-family detached homes, according to the American Community Survey.

affordable housing less appealing for builders

There is not much market incentive for a builder to take large risks to provide affordable housing. (Photo: Oseland, Dreamstime.com)

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Will affordable housing ever come back to Colorado?

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 David McLain 536 Views 0 Comments affordable housing, construction defect, homeowners

Prior to the Great Recession, condominiums and townhomes accounted for approximately 26%-27% of all permits pulled along the Front Range,

Changes to the Colorado Consumer Protection Act have ramifications for builders. (Photo: Anthony Aneese Totah Jr.)

Industry and Economy Legislation and Regulation

Builders can breathe easy after quiet legislative session

June 13, 2019 Danielle Andrus 579 Views 0 Comments affordable housing

As it pertains to litigation, the 2019 legislative session was fairly quiet, according to David McLain of Higgins Hopkins McLain

Green Building The Homebuyer

Designing an affordable net-zero community

June 5, 2019June 5, 2019 Danielle Andrus 375 Views 0 Comments affordable housing, Net-Zero

Basalt Vista is a learning lab for builders interested in seeing how net-zero homes impact the people living in them.

Habitat for Humanity allowed homeowners to contribute sweat equity to reduce their down payment on homes in the Basalt Vista community. (Photo: Arturs Budkevics, Dreamstime)

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