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
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.
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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.
Policy
What Trump's 2nd Coming May Mean For High-Performance Homes
With President-elect Donald Trump taking office in January, contributor Ryan Meres outlines what builders need to pay attention to when it comes to energy-efficient tax credits and building codes.
