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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.
Capital
Cushman Warns Cities: Convert Offices Or Face Growing Crisis
Downtowns overweighted in office space face falling values and shrinking tax bases. Swift conversions to housing and mixed-use are essential to prevent fiscal and social decline.
Capital
Here's Why Japan’s Iida Group Chose a 55+ Georgia Builder For Its U.S. Debut
A major Japanese builder enters U.S. housing with a stake in Atlanta-based Patrick Malloy Communities. Here's what it means for the M&A race, aging buyers, and the Southeast growth map.
Land
Texas Two-Steps: Mapping Out DFW's Newest Paths Of Growth
The DFW growth frontier pushes north as Sherman and Denison wrestle with timing, pricing, and identity. Land costs, lifestyle appeal, and semiconductor billions fuel a slow-burning transformation with long-term upside.
Policy
Rural Housing Dreams Dim Under OBBB Reality Check
The One Big Beautiful Bill promises rural investment but may not deliver. Opportunity zones alone can’t overcome deep structural challenges.





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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.
Capital 08.22.25
Cushman Warns Cities: Convert Offices Or Face Growing Crisis
Downtowns overweighted in office space face falling values and shrinking tax bases. Swift conversions to housing and mixed-use are essential to prevent fiscal and social decline.
Capital 08.04.25
Here's Why Japan’s Iida Group Chose a 55+ Georgia Builder For Its U.S. Debut
A major Japanese builder enters U.S. housing with a stake in Atlanta-based Patrick Malloy Communities. Here's what it means for the M&A race, aging buyers, and the Southeast growth map.
Land 08.04.25
Texas Two-Steps: Mapping Out DFW's Newest Paths Of Growth
The DFW growth frontier pushes north as Sherman and Denison wrestle with timing, pricing, and identity. Land costs, lifestyle appeal, and semiconductor billions fuel a slow-burning transformation with long-term upside.
Policy 07.25.25
Rural Housing Dreams Dim Under OBBB Reality Check
The One Big Beautiful Bill promises rural investment but may not deliver. Opportunity zones alone can’t overcome deep structural challenges.