Policy
California Lawmakers Pass Landmark Transit-Density Housing Bill
California’s Legislature has passed SB 79, a sweeping housing bill that overrides local zoning to allow multifamily housing near transit. The measure—years in the making—cements the state’s role as a national bellwether for density reforms.
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'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.
Policy
Policies Hit Homebuilders Sooner, Harder Than Expected
Immigration enforcement and tariffs are no longer distant risks—they’re disrupting construction sites, labor pipelines, and supply chains. Private homebuilders, with limited capital buffers, are feeling the most pressure.
Policy
Trump’s Gambit: Homebuilders Brace For A Tariff Triple-Threat
New tariffs on Canadian and Chinese imports threaten to derail homebuilders’ hard-won cost and margin gains. The ripple effects could push housing costs higher, squeeze builder profits, and reignite inflationary pressures.
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'Do We Really Want To Add Housing Attainability Solutions?'
Scott Cox challenges leaders across the private sector, government, and communities to confront an uncomfortable truth: America’s housing crisis may not stem from a lack of solutions, but from a lack of will.
Policy
Trump's Day One: What Housing Leaders Need To Know Now
A fresh policy regime challenges homebuilders to adapt quickly while navigating risks, opportunities, and a volatile market.
