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Housing’s Workforce Crisis And The Near Silence on Immigration

Policy

Housing’s Workforce Crisis And The Near Silence on Immigration

A sweeping new NAHB-HBI study quantifies billions in losses from construction labor shortages. Still, does it tiptoe around a central issue builders can’t ignore?

Why Smart Homebuilders Bet On Texas Single-Family Futures

Land

Why Smart Homebuilders Bet On Texas Single-Family Futures

The Builder's Daily contributor and land sage Scott Finfer makes the bullish case for Texas in 2025 — where fundamentals, patience, and long-term discipline still matter, and the housing market is hitting reset, not collapse.

Arizona’s Starter Home Push Stalls Amid Local Pushback

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Arizona’s Starter Home Push Stalls Amid Local Pushback

Legislative bids to remove zoning and design mandates in Arizona’s housing-starved metro areas are stuck in limbo. While the bill aims to fast-track affordable homes, local municipality opposition and concerns over investor ownership have derailed it again.

San Fran Plays Catch-Up In Bid To Reset Vacant Towers To Residential

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San Fran Plays Catch-Up In Bid To Reset Vacant Towers To Residential

Having fallen behind other urban centers in initiatives to reignite downtown economic vibrancy, San Francisco ramps up its push to convert vacant office buildings into much-needed new high-rise living.

New Arkansas Zoning Strategy May Loosen NIMBY Chokehold

Policy

New Arkansas Zoning Strategy May Loosen NIMBY Chokehold

Arkansas has enacted a law allowing cities and counties to bypass traditional public hearings and legislative votes for zoning changes to streamline housing development and reduce NIMBY influence.

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Housing’s Workforce Crisis And The Near Silence on Immigration

Policy

Housing’s Workforce Crisis And The Near Silence on Immigration

A sweeping new NAHB-HBI study quantifies billions in losses from construction labor shortages. Still, does it tiptoe around a central issue builders can’t ignore?

Why Smart Homebuilders Bet On Texas Single-Family Futures

Land

Why Smart Homebuilders Bet On Texas Single-Family Futures

The Builder's Daily contributor and land sage Scott Finfer makes the bullish case for Texas in 2025 — where fundamentals, patience, and long-term discipline still matter, and the housing market is hitting reset, not collapse.

Arizona’s Starter Home Push Stalls Amid Local Pushback

Policy

Arizona’s Starter Home Push Stalls Amid Local Pushback

Legislative bids to remove zoning and design mandates in Arizona’s housing-starved metro areas are stuck in limbo. While the bill aims to fast-track affordable homes, local municipality opposition and concerns over investor ownership have derailed it again.

San Fran Plays Catch-Up In Bid To Reset Vacant Towers To Residential

Policy

San Fran Plays Catch-Up In Bid To Reset Vacant Towers To Residential

Having fallen behind other urban centers in initiatives to reignite downtown economic vibrancy, San Francisco ramps up its push to convert vacant office buildings into much-needed new high-rise living.

New Arkansas Zoning Strategy May Loosen NIMBY Chokehold

Policy

New Arkansas Zoning Strategy May Loosen NIMBY Chokehold

Arkansas has enacted a law allowing cities and counties to bypass traditional public hearings and legislative votes for zoning changes to streamline housing development and reduce NIMBY influence.

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Housing’s Workforce Crisis And The Near Silence on Immigration

Policy 06.12.25

Housing’s Workforce Crisis And The Near Silence on Immigration

A sweeping new NAHB-HBI study quantifies billions in losses from construction labor shortages. Still, does it tiptoe around a central issue builders can’t ignore?

Why Smart Homebuilders Bet On Texas Single-Family Futures

Land 05.20.25

Why Smart Homebuilders Bet On Texas Single-Family Futures

The Builder's Daily contributor and land sage Scott Finfer makes the bullish case for Texas in 2025 — where fundamentals, patience, and long-term discipline still matter, and the housing market is hitting reset, not collapse.

Arizona’s Starter Home Push Stalls Amid Local Pushback

Policy 05.19.25

Arizona’s Starter Home Push Stalls Amid Local Pushback

Legislative bids to remove zoning and design mandates in Arizona’s housing-starved metro areas are stuck in limbo. While the bill aims to fast-track affordable homes, local municipality opposition and concerns over investor ownership have derailed it again.

San Fran Plays Catch-Up In Bid To Reset Vacant Towers To Residential

Policy 05.07.25

San Fran Plays Catch-Up In Bid To Reset Vacant Towers To Residential

Having fallen behind other urban centers in initiatives to reignite downtown economic vibrancy, San Francisco ramps up its push to convert vacant office buildings into much-needed new high-rise living.

New Arkansas Zoning Strategy May Loosen NIMBY Chokehold

Policy 04.29.25

New Arkansas Zoning Strategy May Loosen NIMBY Chokehold

Arkansas has enacted a law allowing cities and counties to bypass traditional public hearings and legislative votes for zoning changes to streamline housing development and reduce NIMBY influence.