Blueprint Brief: What Colorado’s Top Home Service Businesses Are Watching

From market shifts to money-saving moves—here’s what to know this month.

Author

Amber Hoffman
April 08, 2025

Spring is here, and with it comes a season of growth 🌱— both in your business and across the home services industry. Whether you're managing tighter budgets, juggling more client requests, or just trying to stay one step ahead, this edition brings you the tools, trends, and local insights to do exactly that.

In this issue, we’re diving into how tariffs may hit your bottom line, whether that Chamber of Commerce membership pays off, and what Q1 housing data says about the road ahead.

👉 Want to weigh in or share what you're seeing in the field?
Just hit “reply”—we’d love to feature more voices from the Blueprint to Business community in future editions.

Here’s to building smarter this season!

~ Brought to you by Amber & Eric Hoffman of Bumble Bee Blinds of Boulder and Franchise Solutions, this newsletter is your go-to resource for scaling and thriving as a Colorado home services business owner.

🏛️ Is a Chamber of Commerce Membership Worth It?

If you’ve ever wondered whether joining your local Chamber is worth the annual dues, you’re not alone. For home service businesses, the short answer is: it can be—especially if you’re looking to grow your local visibility, build trust, and connect with other businesses.

Customers are 63% more likely to buy from businesses affiliated with a Chamber of Commerce. Why? It signals legitimacy and commitment to the community. Membership perks can include networking events, referrals, marketing opportunities, and access to key decision-makers in your area. It’s not just about who you know—it’s about who knows you.

Here are some of our tips to make the most of a Chamber membership?

  • Does your local Chamber have a Home Pros group? If not, start one! We did in the Longmont Chamber of Commerce!

  • Is your information accurate and up-to-date in your Chamber’s directory? This is important because your website link in your directory can provide an SEO boost to your website! Plus, it’s a key way that potential referral partners will try to reach you!

  • Participate in events! Saying you’re a Chamber member is one thing, but actively participating in After Hours, Before Hours, Leads Groups, and other community events helps build long term relationships - and referral leads!

Our first coffee meet up for the Longmont Chamber Home Pros - over 25 members attended!

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Let’s make your home smarter and more stylish this season! 🪟

📦 Tariffs Are Back—Here’s How They Could Affect Your Business

Newly announced tariffs are stirring concern across the construction industry, and for good reason. A recent Realty News Report article suggests these changes could raise the cost of building a new single-family home by roughly $9,200.

For home service providers, this could mean higher materials costs, project delays, and tighter margins.

🛠️ Materials expected to take the biggest hit:

  • Lumber

  • Steel

  • Aluminum

  • Appliances

  • Fixtures

Whether you're a builder or subcontractor, now's the time to reevaluate contracts, communicate with suppliers, and keep clients informed on potential price shifts.

🏠 Housing Market Check-In: What Q1 2025 Just Told Us

With Q1 officially in the books, the housing market is offering a cautiously optimistic outlook for the rest of the year.

According to TD Economics, housing starts jumped 11.2% in February, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.521 million units. This rebound nearly erased January’s decline and signaled strong momentum from builders, particularly in the single-family home sector.

At the same time, Fannie Mae’s March 2025 forecast projects the 30-year fixed mortgage rate will average around 6.5% for the year—down slightly from 2024, but still high enough to keep affordability top of mind.

As a result, many homeowners are choosing to renovate and reinvest in their current spaces instead of jumping into the resale market. That spells steady demand for local service pros offering remodeling, energy upgrades, and long-term maintenance solutions.

Dates To Remember

If you're looking to stay active in the Colorado home services community, here are some upcoming events happening across the region—from industry expos to casual networking mixers:

  • 🛠️ Builder Product Expo 2025 - Home Builders Association
    On April 10 in Denver, this trade-only event brings together builders and remodelers to explore the latest tools, services, and innovations in the field.

  • 🏡 Castle Rock Home Show
    Running April 11–13 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, this free event is open to the public and highlights trends in home improvement, design, and outdoor living.

  • 🍻 CBRC Spring Happy Hour - Home Builders Association
    Happening April 16 at the HBA of Metro Denver, this Custom Builder & Remodeler Council mixer is a great chance to connect with fellow pros over complimentary drinks and light bites.

  • 🎓 Education Conference & Trade Show - Apartment Association of Metro Denver
    Taking place May 7 at the Colorado Convention Center, this is the largest multifamily housing event in the region—ideal for service pros looking to grow their network and industry knowledge.

  • 🧰 Longmont Home Show
    From May 23–25 at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, this expo is a solid opportunity to connect directly with homeowners seeking remodeling and maintenance support.

Other News Affecting Colorado Home Services Pros

🚀 Keep Building Forward

Thanks for tuning in. If something here helped you think differently, plan smarter, or connect more intentionally—then we’ve done our job. Our goal is simple: keep you informed and equipped to grow a better business in Colorado’s home services space.

As we’ve worked to grow our own home services businesses, we’ve discovered strategies, tools, and lessons that we believe can benefit others in our community. Why go it alone when you can learn, grow, and succeed together?

We’ve traveled the world, lived overseas, and scaled a variety of businesses to exit. Now, we call Broomfield home!

Learn more about Amber & Eric.