Policy
Policy Whiplash Fogs Housing Outlook: The Uncertainty Effect
As housing stakeholders -- in a bid to "bend the arc" of policy to spark housing development -- pursue standing among Trump priorities, an economist foresees a return of higher inflation and further harm to those interests.
Leadership
Affordability Gap Widens But Sales Go On. Who's Buying? Who’s Sidelined?
Affordability challenges persist despite lower mortgage rates; wealthier buyers dominate sales while entry-level demand struggles amid rising home prices, monthly payment, and downpayment challenges.
Building Resilience
Rebuilding After LA's Wildfires: Choose Resilience Over Speed
California’s rush to rebuild raises tough questions: Should fast-track rebuilding replicate past risks? We begin our Building Resilience series by exploring how homebuilders, policymakers, and communities can build safer, longer-lasting homes come what may.
Policy
'Missing Middle' Gains Ground As Localities Face Housing Dearth
Washington state’s sweeping zoning reform signals momentum for restoring housing options that were once common but have since been zoned out of existence. As home prices soar and housing shortages deepen, localities face legal hurdles and community pushback as they strive to add density solutions.
Marketing & Sales
Renters Stay Put Despite Record Supply Of New Apartment Units
Rising lease renewal rates mean fewer renters may make the leap to homeownership just as Spring Selling begins. With rates still high and affordability gaps widening, builders now face an uphill battle to attract buyers who might have been pushed out of rentals and into the for-sale market.
