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.

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