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North Carolina Bill Flip-Turns Into Statewide Housing Reform

Policy

North Carolina Bill Flip-Turns Into Statewide Housing Reform

A swimming pool bill became a sweeping housing reform, under state government authority. The “Save the American Dream Act” shifts zoning authority away from localities that seek Home Rule.

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

Policy

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

Championed aggressively by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the historic environmental law reform unlocks the potential for infill housing—and could become a model for other high-barrier states.

Oversupply or Overreaction? DFW Market Needs To Hit Reset

Land

Oversupply or Overreaction? DFW Market Needs To Hit Reset

Scott Finfer breaks down the DFW-area oversupply crisis: post-pandemic assumptions, slower job growth, and mispriced inventory. Across the U.S., high-volume markets face similar risks. Finfer outlines five strategic moves to cut through the noise — and seize ground as bigger players pull back.

How Our 'Stuck' Housing Market Mutes Healthy Mobility

Land

How Our 'Stuck' Housing Market Mutes Healthy Mobility

Our need to move socially and economically is the central theme in the recent book from Atlantic editor Yoni Appelbaum.

How Missing Middle Housing Wins Approval And Works

Architecture

How Missing Middle Housing Wins Approval And Works

Architect and planner Dan Parolek coined the term “missing middle housing.” His firm’s projects prove that thoughtful design, political navigation, and local momentum can overcome entrenched zoning resistance.

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North Carolina Bill Flip-Turns Into Statewide Housing Reform

Policy

North Carolina Bill Flip-Turns Into Statewide Housing Reform

A swimming pool bill became a sweeping housing reform, under state government authority. The “Save the American Dream Act” shifts zoning authority away from localities that seek Home Rule.

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

Policy

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

Championed aggressively by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the historic environmental law reform unlocks the potential for infill housing—and could become a model for other high-barrier states.

Oversupply or Overreaction? DFW Market Needs To Hit Reset

Land

Oversupply or Overreaction? DFW Market Needs To Hit Reset

Scott Finfer breaks down the DFW-area oversupply crisis: post-pandemic assumptions, slower job growth, and mispriced inventory. Across the U.S., high-volume markets face similar risks. Finfer outlines five strategic moves to cut through the noise — and seize ground as bigger players pull back.

How Our 'Stuck' Housing Market Mutes Healthy Mobility

Land

How Our 'Stuck' Housing Market Mutes Healthy Mobility

Our need to move socially and economically is the central theme in the recent book from Atlantic editor Yoni Appelbaum.

How Missing Middle Housing Wins Approval And Works

Architecture

How Missing Middle Housing Wins Approval And Works

Architect and planner Dan Parolek coined the term “missing middle housing.” His firm’s projects prove that thoughtful design, political navigation, and local momentum can overcome entrenched zoning resistance.

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North Carolina Bill Flip-Turns Into Statewide Housing Reform

Policy 07.29.25

North Carolina Bill Flip-Turns Into Statewide Housing Reform

A swimming pool bill became a sweeping housing reform, under state government authority. The “Save the American Dream Act” shifts zoning authority away from localities that seek Home Rule.

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

Policy 07.01.25

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

Championed aggressively by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the historic environmental law reform unlocks the potential for infill housing—and could become a model for other high-barrier states.

Oversupply or Overreaction? DFW Market Needs To Hit Reset

Land 06.30.25

Oversupply or Overreaction? DFW Market Needs To Hit Reset

Scott Finfer breaks down the DFW-area oversupply crisis: post-pandemic assumptions, slower job growth, and mispriced inventory. Across the U.S., high-volume markets face similar risks. Finfer outlines five strategic moves to cut through the noise — and seize ground as bigger players pull back.

How Our 'Stuck' Housing Market Mutes Healthy Mobility

Land 06.22.25

How Our 'Stuck' Housing Market Mutes Healthy Mobility

Our need to move socially and economically is the central theme in the recent book from Atlantic editor Yoni Appelbaum.

How Missing Middle Housing Wins Approval And Works

Architecture 05.27.25

How Missing Middle Housing Wins Approval And Works

Architect and planner Dan Parolek coined the term “missing middle housing.” His firm’s projects prove that thoughtful design, political navigation, and local momentum can overcome entrenched zoning resistance.