The Battle Over the Energy Code Development Process [Part 1]
Competing objectives & special interests dominate the energy code development process. Jeff Whitton explains what brought us here.
Homebuilders’ Carbon Moment
Sustainable building is one of homebuilders’ greatest, but largely unseized, opportunities. Will builders take the opportunity to lead?
Slicing the Pie – What is Causing Rising Homebuilding Costs?
As homebuilding costs continue to rise, you may wonder what’s driving it. We were curious, too! Join Steve Byers to find out.
U.S. Residential Energy Efficiency Policy – Our Current System & the Path Forward
U.S. residential energy efficiency policy is impossible to define cohesively. Join us to explore the pros, cons, and the path forward.
The Biden Housing Plan – Part 1
The Biden housing plan proposes spending $640 billion over ten years, in pursuit of making housing a right, not a privilege. Dive into his plan with the Housing Tides team.
The Biden Housing Plan – Part 2
President Biden aims to change housing policy in a variety of ways, from addressing rising construction costs to eliminating 1031 Exchanges.
Dive into his plan & policy changes with the Housing Tides team.
The COVID Effect: Denver Home Building Activity Lags in 2020
Homebuilders scramble to adapt to changing consumer trends & overcome COVID delays, but Denver’s home building activity lags behind 2019.
Looking Back on Housing’s Most Unusual Year
What a year 2020 has been for new home builders! It started strong, then came COVID. Learn how the Front Range Housing Market has fared, which players are doing best, and what obstacles lay ahead.
Denver-Area Housing Market Forecast
The uncertain outlook for Denver-area housing market’s construction in coming months is affected by countervailing factors.
Affordable Housing is a Political Choice
Local & national housing policies have squeezed affordable housing out of the market. Learn why change is needed & how we can improve housing policy.