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North Carolina Housing Reform Falters Amid Political Gridlock

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North Carolina Housing Reform Falters Amid Political Gridlock

Lawmakers aimed for sweeping statewide housing reform but settled for modest deregulation. The result: a small victory in a long, unfinished fight over affordability and zoning control.

Vacant To Vibrant: Baltimore’s $6B Housing Play To Revitalize

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Vacant To Vibrant: Baltimore’s $6B Housing Play To Revitalize

Baltimore launches a $1.2B redevelopment initiative—leveraging $5B private capital—to tackle vacant homes and rewrite zoning for “missing middle” housing.

New 10-Day ‘Shot Clock’ Aims To Speed New Homes to Market

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New 10-Day ‘Shot Clock’ Aims To Speed New Homes to Market

The shot clock comes to housing. California’s Assembly Bill 1308 mandates final inspections on new homes within 10 days. If local agencies miss the deadline, builders can hire third-party inspectors. Richard Lawson breaks down how the measure could cut costly delays and speed homes to closing.

Well-Intended Laws, Higher Rents: A Data-Driven Look

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Well-Intended Laws, Higher Rents: A Data-Driven Look

A MetroSight study finds that common tenant protection laws—on evictions, vouchers, and screening—raise rents by 3% to 6%, with the steepest impacts hitting low-income renters.

Los Angeles Pushes Back on California Density Mandate

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Los Angeles Pushes Back on California Density Mandate

An 8–5 L.A. City Council vote rejects SB 79, siding with local control over state-driven density near transit. The clash with Sacramento underscores the tension between neighborhood character and California’s urgent housing needs.

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North Carolina Housing Reform Falters Amid Political Gridlock

Policy

North Carolina Housing Reform Falters Amid Political Gridlock

Lawmakers aimed for sweeping statewide housing reform but settled for modest deregulation. The result: a small victory in a long, unfinished fight over affordability and zoning control.

Vacant To Vibrant: Baltimore’s $6B Housing Play To Revitalize

Policy

Vacant To Vibrant: Baltimore’s $6B Housing Play To Revitalize

Baltimore launches a $1.2B redevelopment initiative—leveraging $5B private capital—to tackle vacant homes and rewrite zoning for “missing middle” housing.

New 10-Day ‘Shot Clock’ Aims To Speed New Homes to Market

Policy

New 10-Day ‘Shot Clock’ Aims To Speed New Homes to Market

The shot clock comes to housing. California’s Assembly Bill 1308 mandates final inspections on new homes within 10 days. If local agencies miss the deadline, builders can hire third-party inspectors. Richard Lawson breaks down how the measure could cut costly delays and speed homes to closing.

Well-Intended Laws, Higher Rents: A Data-Driven Look

Policy

Well-Intended Laws, Higher Rents: A Data-Driven Look

A MetroSight study finds that common tenant protection laws—on evictions, vouchers, and screening—raise rents by 3% to 6%, with the steepest impacts hitting low-income renters.

Los Angeles Pushes Back on California Density Mandate

Policy

Los Angeles Pushes Back on California Density Mandate

An 8–5 L.A. City Council vote rejects SB 79, siding with local control over state-driven density near transit. The clash with Sacramento underscores the tension between neighborhood character and California’s urgent housing needs.

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North Carolina Housing Reform Falters Amid Political Gridlock

Policy 10.15.25

North Carolina Housing Reform Falters Amid Political Gridlock

Lawmakers aimed for sweeping statewide housing reform but settled for modest deregulation. The result: a small victory in a long, unfinished fight over affordability and zoning control.

Vacant To Vibrant: Baltimore’s $6B Housing Play To Revitalize

Policy 09.29.25

Vacant To Vibrant: Baltimore’s $6B Housing Play To Revitalize

Baltimore launches a $1.2B redevelopment initiative—leveraging $5B private capital—to tackle vacant homes and rewrite zoning for “missing middle” housing.

New 10-Day ‘Shot Clock’ Aims To Speed New Homes to Market

Policy 09.19.25

New 10-Day ‘Shot Clock’ Aims To Speed New Homes to Market

The shot clock comes to housing. California’s Assembly Bill 1308 mandates final inspections on new homes within 10 days. If local agencies miss the deadline, builders can hire third-party inspectors. Richard Lawson breaks down how the measure could cut costly delays and speed homes to closing.

Well-Intended Laws, Higher Rents: A Data-Driven Look

Policy 09.17.25

Well-Intended Laws, Higher Rents: A Data-Driven Look

A MetroSight study finds that common tenant protection laws—on evictions, vouchers, and screening—raise rents by 3% to 6%, with the steepest impacts hitting low-income renters.

Los Angeles Pushes Back on California Density Mandate

Policy 08.26.25

Los Angeles Pushes Back on California Density Mandate

An 8–5 L.A. City Council vote rejects SB 79, siding with local control over state-driven density near transit. The clash with Sacramento underscores the tension between neighborhood character and California’s urgent housing needs.