The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced several loan processing flexibilities from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, including allowing desktop appraisals on new construction loans. Other flexibilities announced by ...
NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz provides analysis on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic:
The pace of job losses from the imposition of social distancing is accelerating. New jobless claims expanded from 3.3 million las...
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act expands the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 7(a) loan program to include nearly $350 billion for a small business program called the Payroll Protection Pro...
To our members:
As part of KCHBA's efforts to provide our members with the latest information related to COVID-19, I wanted to share two recent announcements.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued Executive Order 20-16...
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be extending the grace period to renew flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) from 30 days to 120 days.
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In a critical win for NAHB and the residential construction sector, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has designated construction of single-family and multifamily housing as an “Essential Infrastructure Business.”...
The latest weekly economic analysis on the impact of the coronavirus from NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz:
Despite the strong start during the first two months of the year, incoming data are now showing the negative effe...
Do you know a high school senior interested in a career in the skilled trades? The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City is offering $10,000 in scholarships. The deadline has been extended to April 15.
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The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) has published guidance for construction employers, employees and contractors on coronavirus exposure prevention, preparedness and response. NAHB is a key member of CISC.
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As NAHB continues to advocate for the needs of the housing industry during the coronavirus pandemic, it needs to keep hearing how the crisis is impacting your business. NAHB launched its first survey last week and will open a...
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced several loan processing flexibilities from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, including allowing desktop appraisals on new construction loans. Other flexibilities announced by ...
NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz provides analysis on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic:
The pace of job losses from the imposition of social distancing is accelerating. New jobless claims expanded from 3.3 million las...
The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA) is committed to doing its part to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the health and safety of our members, employees, and neighbors from across the Kans...
