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Capital
Engineering The Path To Better, Faster Growth Amid 2025's Stall
Local resistance, rising fees, and long entitlement windows are locking up growth. This analysis shows how smart financial planning unlocks new possibilities.
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Policy
Texas Treads A New Path Into Zoning To Battle Housing Crisis
Texas is one of the nation's most active homebuilding states, yet affordability slips out of reach for millions. Lawmakers now aim to rewire the state’s zoning laws to boost supply, speed up approvals, and limit local obstruction. We unpack three key bills and the stakes behind them.
Policy
Zone Offense: North Carolina Moves To Fast-Track By Right Housing
North Carolina legislators are pushing a bipartisan bill that could fast-track housing where people need it most: near jobs and transit. Richard Lawson breaks down what it means, how it compares to other states’ moves, and why developers are watching closely.
Policy
How Climate-Forward Rules Trip Up California Affordability Push
California has struggled with housing shortages and affordability. Pursuing climate policies focused on infill development only could be making the struggle worse.
Policy
States Raise Stakes In Bid To Rid Vacant Properties Of Squatters
Data on squatting is scant. The National Rental Housing Council surveyed members and released the results. Atlanta topped the country with an estimated 1,200 homes taken over by squatters, while Dallas-Fort Worth had 475 homes.





real estate policy news
Capital 06.23.25
Engineering The Path To Better, Faster Growth Amid 2025's Stall
Local resistance, rising fees, and long entitlement windows are locking up growth. This analysis shows how smart financial planning unlocks new possibilities.
Policy 04.16.25
Texas Treads A New Path Into Zoning To Battle Housing Crisis
Texas is one of the nation's most active homebuilding states, yet affordability slips out of reach for millions. Lawmakers now aim to rewire the state’s zoning laws to boost supply, speed up approvals, and limit local obstruction. We unpack three key bills and the stakes behind them.
Policy 04.09.25
Zone Offense: North Carolina Moves To Fast-Track By Right Housing
North Carolina legislators are pushing a bipartisan bill that could fast-track housing where people need it most: near jobs and transit. Richard Lawson breaks down what it means, how it compares to other states’ moves, and why developers are watching closely.
Policy 03.18.25
How Climate-Forward Rules Trip Up California Affordability Push
California has struggled with housing shortages and affordability. Pursuing climate policies focused on infill development only could be making the struggle worse.
Policy 03.11.25
States Raise Stakes In Bid To Rid Vacant Properties Of Squatters
Data on squatting is scant. The National Rental Housing Council surveyed members and released the results. Atlanta topped the country with an estimated 1,200 homes taken over by squatters, while Dallas-Fort Worth had 475 homes.