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Texas Treads A New Path Into Zoning To Battle Housing Crisis

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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.

Together On Fixing Housing: Solve Two, Start the Rest

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Together On Fixing Housing: Solve Two, Start the Rest

NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz and Lennar Mortgage President Laura Escobar argue that the housing crisis won’t be solved by magic. It starts with a unified focus on two or three priorities—a rallying cry for builders, developers, lenders, and policy-makers.

The Showdown In Nashville: A Missing Middle Moment Of Truth

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The Showdown In Nashville: A Missing Middle Moment Of Truth

Nashville's planning department recommended modestly increasing density to help meet housing demands, but the effort quickly ignited fierce local opposition. The local battle underscores sweeping national tensions between growth and neighborhood preservation.

Dirt And Demand: Connect The Dots Of Development To Come

Land

Dirt And Demand: Connect The Dots Of Development To Come

When supply falls well below theoretical demand, comparing the "supply" of incomes to the "supply" of homes becomes essential. If prices rise while volume falls, that is an affordability crisis, not necessarily a housing industry problem.

Tariff Barrage: Here's What Homebuilders Need to Know

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Tariff Barrage: Here's What Homebuilders Need to Know

Sweeping new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China are shaking up homebuilding costs, supply chains, and buyer confidence. The real risk? The uncertainty that follows.

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Texas Treads A New Path Into Zoning To Battle Housing Crisis

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.

Together On Fixing Housing: Solve Two, Start the Rest

Policy

Together On Fixing Housing: Solve Two, Start the Rest

NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz and Lennar Mortgage President Laura Escobar argue that the housing crisis won’t be solved by magic. It starts with a unified focus on two or three priorities—a rallying cry for builders, developers, lenders, and policy-makers.

The Showdown In Nashville: A Missing Middle Moment Of Truth

Policy

The Showdown In Nashville: A Missing Middle Moment Of Truth

Nashville's planning department recommended modestly increasing density to help meet housing demands, but the effort quickly ignited fierce local opposition. The local battle underscores sweeping national tensions between growth and neighborhood preservation.

Dirt And Demand: Connect The Dots Of Development To Come

Land

Dirt And Demand: Connect The Dots Of Development To Come

When supply falls well below theoretical demand, comparing the "supply" of incomes to the "supply" of homes becomes essential. If prices rise while volume falls, that is an affordability crisis, not necessarily a housing industry problem.

Tariff Barrage: Here's What Homebuilders Need to Know

Policy

Tariff Barrage: Here's What Homebuilders Need to Know

Sweeping new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China are shaking up homebuilding costs, supply chains, and buyer confidence. The real risk? The uncertainty that follows.

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Texas Treads A New Path Into Zoning To Battle Housing Crisis

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.

Together On Fixing Housing: Solve Two, Start the Rest

Policy 04.14.25

Together On Fixing Housing: Solve Two, Start the Rest

NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz and Lennar Mortgage President Laura Escobar argue that the housing crisis won’t be solved by magic. It starts with a unified focus on two or three priorities—a rallying cry for builders, developers, lenders, and policy-makers.

The Showdown In Nashville: A Missing Middle Moment Of Truth

Policy 04.04.25

The Showdown In Nashville: A Missing Middle Moment Of Truth

Nashville's planning department recommended modestly increasing density to help meet housing demands, but the effort quickly ignited fierce local opposition. The local battle underscores sweeping national tensions between growth and neighborhood preservation.

Dirt And Demand: Connect The Dots Of Development To Come

Land 03.12.25

Dirt And Demand: Connect The Dots Of Development To Come

When supply falls well below theoretical demand, comparing the "supply" of incomes to the "supply" of homes becomes essential. If prices rise while volume falls, that is an affordability crisis, not necessarily a housing industry problem.

Tariff Barrage: Here's What Homebuilders Need to Know

Policy 03.04.25

Tariff Barrage: Here's What Homebuilders Need to Know

Sweeping new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China are shaking up homebuilding costs, supply chains, and buyer confidence. The real risk? The uncertainty that follows.