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Housing policy research & insight from the industry's perspective. Advancing homeownership through better policies. #housing #housingpolicy #homeownership

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America Needs More Front Doors Here’s How housingaffordabilityinstitut…

Commentary: America Needs More Front Doors. Here’s How.

America doesn’t just need more housing. We need more front doors people can afford to own.

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This commentary highlights our latest report - Unlocking New Homeownership Opportunities: Reforms to Expand Homeownership Supply and Increase Affordability housingaffordabilityinstitut…
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High costs make it difficult for renters and homeowners to follow the 30% guidance on housing bills - cnbc.com/select/how-to-save-…
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Reaction: Housing Permits and Starts Fall in September housingaffordabilityinstitut…

Reaction: Housing Permits and Starts Fall in September

The pace of permits for new housing continues to slow as rates rise, according to the September 2026 BPS released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Housing On The Ballot: Voters seize the ‘say’ in key state battles for housing affordability housingwire.com/articles/hou…

Voters seize the ‘say’ in key state battles for housing affordability

Massachusetts, California and Florida voters weigh lot sizes, CEQA timelines and property tax breaks on Nov. 3 with varied thresholds.

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New Report: Unlocking New Homeownership Opportunities, Reforms to Expand Homeownership Supply and Increase Affordability This report outlines steps across all levels to expand homeownership. housingaffordabilityinstitut…
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Voters here will decide whether to force cities allow starter homes npr.org/2026/10/13/nx-s1-597…

Voters here will decide whether to force cities to build cheaper, smaller homes

Voters in Massachusetts will decide whether to require cities and towns to allow smaller homes on smaller lots. A growing number of states are doing the same to help ease a housing shortage.

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"Affordability is fundamentally about housing costs relative to incomes, and this is where the picture is most troubling," Parrish added. finance.yahoo.com/real-estat…
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Following the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act @HUDgov issues Next Generation Manufactured Housing Action Plan hud.gov/sites/default/files/…
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Webinar: Unlocking New Homeownership Opportunities Join us for a webinar as we walk through our latest report on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. CT. housingaffordabilityinstitut…

Webinar: Unlocking New Homeownership Opportunities - Housing Affordability Institute

Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 14, fas we walk through "Unlocking New Homeownership Opportunities."

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Permitting delays cost time and money. Our latest Housing Policy Explainer looks at permit shot clocks, how states are using them, and what makes them actually work. housingaffordabilityinstitut…
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Housing has risen to be one of the top issues in this election, and voter support for reform reaches new heights. Housing Affordability Institute executive director @nserickson joins the @landdevpodcast to dive into this topic.
The Land Development Podcast
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Nick Erickson joins Ryan Glick to discuss the housing shortage, land use and zoning reform, permitting, and the role local, state, and federal governments play in housing development. They also discuss why housing has become a major political issue and what developers should understand about the policy process. Check out the episode at the link below or on your favorite podcasting platform. landdevpodcast.com/podcast/w…
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Cities Across the US Are Turning Attics, Backyards and Garages Into Housing bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Cities Across the US Are Turning Attics, Backyards and Garages Into Housing

ADUs are an increasingly popular answer to rental shortages, but their cost and complexity make the economics difficult.

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MD Gov. Moore Signs Orders To Address Housing Shortage wcbcradio.com/news/governor-…
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There are alternatives to impact fees. Municipal Utility Districts are one such alternative. How MUDs keep Texas housing affordable. bizjournals.com/houston/news…

How MUDs keep Texas housing affordable

Texas has long distinguished itself from other high-growth states by maintaining a housing market that remains comparatively attainable. That advantage, however, depends on more than available land...

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Must-read from Pew: The Housing Shortage Is a Major Driver of Poverty pew.org/en/research-and-anal…

The Housing Shortage Is a Major Driver of Poverty

Housing costs are usually the largest item in a household’s budget and can determine a family’s financial stability.

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Tariffs, Rates, And A Housing Shortage: Why The Housing Market Is Struggling forbes.com/sites/mikepatton/…
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Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. CT for a webinar related to our upcoming release, "Unlocking New Homeownership Opportunities: Reforms to Expand Homeownership Supply and Increase Affordability" housingaffordabilityinstitut…
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It is September of a midterm election year. Inflation remains a problem. Mortgage rates are up. The housing market shows signs of slowing Sound familiar? Maybe, but a lot has changed since 2022. housingaffordabilityinstitut…

Commentary: Midterms, Rates, and Inventory

It is September of a midterm election year. Inflation remains a problem. Mortgage rates are back around 7%.

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Massachusetts Is Bringing Zoning Reform Directly to State Voters governing.com/urban/for-the-…

For the First Time, Zoning Reform Goes Directly to State Voters

Massachusetts voters will decide whether to allow single-family homes on smaller lots. Supporters hope that a successful measure will demonstrate broad support for more pro-housing policies in the...

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