2005 Press Releases
- 12/27/2005
- Housing Starts Fall Significantly in November
Housing starts fell significantly in November in most parts of California, but starts for the year are exactly on pace with 2004's robust numbers, the California Building Industry Association reported today.
- 12/1/2005
- State's Housing Crisis Continues to Worsen in 2005, Report Finds
A report released today showed that California's housing affordability crisis continued to worsen in the third quarter of 2005, prompting the California Building Industry Association to urge state and local officials to make a new year's resolution for 2006 to improve the ability of California families to buy a home.
- 11/29/2005
- Housing Starts Show Decline in October
Despite a decline in housing starts during October, partly attributed to the indirect effect of new energy standards that went into effect on October 1, housing construction for the year is expected to exceed production recorded in 2004, the California Building Industry Association announced today.
- 11/4/2005
- CBIA Announces Green Builder Program
Thanks to the new California Green Builder Program, more than 1,000 homes are now being built that use less energy, less water and fewer trees, among other measurable environmental benefits.
- 10/27/2005
- A September Surge in Housing Starts
Lead by a sharp increase in new-home construction in Riverside County, California housing starts showed a sizeable increase in September compared to August and September 2004, the California Building Industry Association announced today.
- 10/17/2005
- CBIA Honors Six State Officials for Their Commitment to Homeownership
Awards were presented to five legislators and a top Schwarzenegger Administration official for their efforts to make California more housing-friendly.
- 10/12/2005
- New Officers Elected to Lead CBIA in 2006
The CBIA Board of Directors has elected three officers to lead the Association in 2006. Layne Marceau - Chair, Wes Keusder - Vice Chair, and Ray Becker - Treasurer/Secretary.
- 9/28/2005
- August Housing Starts Decline, But 2005 Totals Should Be Near 2004 Levels, CBIA Announces
Despite a modest decline in housing start during August, due in part to a fee increase in Riverside County, housing construction is expected to remain bullish for the remainder of 2005 and into 2006.
- 8/30/2005
- Housing Starts Drop From June's Strong Pace, But Increase Compared to July 2004, CBIA Announces
Housing starts remained strong in July, increasing the chances that California will have another strong production year, the California Building Industry reported today. But CBIA officials added that even today's construction level is not enough to quench Californians' thirst for new homes and apartments
- 8/25/2005
- California's Housing Affordability Continues Downward Spiral; CBIA Renews Call for Housing Policy Reform
California continues to have the least-affordable housing costs in the nation, according to a study released today. The latest findings from the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI) show conclusively just how bad the housing crisis is and why state lawmakers must act this year to remove the barriers keeping construction from keeping up with demand.
