To our members:
Are you wondering which stay-home order expiration date applies to you, your family and/or your business? In an effort to assist you in determining the best course of action, KCHBA is providing links to the...
The new $484 billion aid package approved by Congress includes $60 billion to renew funding for the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) program and adds $320 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Those who w...
The Home Builders Institute (HBI) has extended free online learning alternatives for local schools and training programs through May 31, in response to continued requests for K-12 Career Technical Education (CTE) amid the COV...
To our members:
The health and safety of workers on home building job sites is a top priority for the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA). Out of respect for the city and county employees engaged in ne...
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.”...
Framing lumber prices garnered more attention than any other building material over the past year as prices quadrupled between April 2020 and May 2021. But even as lumber prices decline, the spotlight on lumber continues to...
NAHB recently provided the below article to help home builders explain to customers why decreasing lumber futures prices aren't correlating to lower new home prices just yet.
Lumber futures prices have decreased by 52 perc...
Join the KCHBA Young Professionals for a night at City Barrel Brewery + Kitchen! This event is FREE to attend. Appetizers and complimentary drinks will be provided. Thank you to JamesHardie for sponsoring! Please RS...
