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There’s bipartisan support to address Pa.’s housing crisis. Will the legislature’s efforts make a difference? spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06…

PA lawmakers push new housing bills amid growing shortage

Multiple bills under consideration in the Pennsylvania House and Senate would reduce some local control over housing regulations.

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State-Level Housing Reforms 2026: Observations and Issues housingaffordabilityinstitut…

State-Level Housing Reforms 2026: Observations and Issues

2026 was another banner year for housing reforms. Our post recaps the state-level housing reforms in 2026.

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Why religious construction is on the rise when most other building has stalled washingtonpost.com/nation/20…

Why religious construction is on the rise when most other building has stalled

Spending rose 17 percent last year, with a focus on affordable housing, as congregations grapple with the changing role of faith institutions.

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Why Flat Home Prices Don’t Mean The Housing Shortage Is Over via @Forbes forbes.com/sites/tonyjuliane…

Why Flat Home Prices Don’t Mean The Housing Shortage Is Over

Why flat home prices do not signal the end of the U.S. housing shortage, and how interest rates and supply constraints are distorting true market demand.

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"Owning a home was once a key pillar of the American Dream. Now, homeownership can seem like only wishful thinking as millions of people feel the affordability crunch." via @PunchbowlNews punchbowl.news/future-of/hou…
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"...policy-induced costs, including permitting delays, land-use restrictions, inclusionary zoning and other regulatory requirements, and approval uncertainty, may be large enough to materially affect whether projects move forward..." aei.org/research-products/re…

Housing Supply Is Not Primarily a Financing Problem

This study presents evidence that in many markets policy-induced costs and local feasibility barriers act as the primary constraint on new housing production and are more binding than capital...

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Commentary: Homeownership Month Is a Reminder of What’s at Stake housingaffordabilityinstitut…
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June is Homeownership Month. What does homeownership matter? Read Homeownership's Enduring Value housingaffordabilityinstitut…
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How to Legalize Starter Homes via @nytopinion nytimes.com/2026/05/30/opini…

Opinion | How to Stop the Affluent From Rigging the Housing Market

Blue states like Massachusetts need to be part of the solution.

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Housing affordability challenges impacting seniors usatoday.com/videos/money/20…

Housing affordability challenges impacting seniors

A record number of senior households may be feeling "house poor" or spending a disproportionately large percentage of their monthly income on housing costs, data shows.

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Why Housing Affordability Progress Stalls Out In Hawaiʻi civilbeat.org/2026/05/why-ho…

Why Housing Affordability Progress Stalls Out In Hawaiʻi

Legislation that acknowledges the problem has repeatedly failed. The evidence was clear. The political will was not.

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From Pew: Building Homes Near Jobs, Stores, and Transit Saves Public Dollars pew.org/en/research-and-anal…
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State Legislatures and Housing Reform: May 2026 housingaffordabilityinstitut…

State Legislatures and Housing Reform: May 2026

Summer is almost here, and lawmakers from across the country are turning their attention to the mid-term elections. This month’s featured highlights include updates from Colorado and Minnesota.

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"Elliot Eisenberg of the Housing Affordability Institute noted that homeownership provides a safeguard against inflation when people lock in a fixed-rate mortgage at a decent rate." msn.com/en-my/money/homeandp…
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An alarming gap in homeownership between generations cbsnews.com/newyork/video/an…

An alarming gap in homeownership between generations

Bankrate Principal Analyst, Ted Rossman, speaks with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi about the massive generational gap between baby boomer and gen-z homeowners.

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Reaction: Building Permits Rise in April housingaffordabilityinstitut…

Reaction: Building Permits Rise in April

Reaction: Building Permits Rise in April according to April 2026 BPS data from the U.S. Census.

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NC Gov. Stein signs executive order on housing, includes establishment of housing policy advisor in the governor's office to help coordinate efforts across state government to expand housing construction yahoo.com/news/videos/gov-jo…

Gov. Josh Stein announces executive order to tackle North Carolina’s housing shortage

NC Governor John Stein appoints a new Senior Advisor for Housing Policy, calls on the General Assembly to address the housing shortage in an executive order during an announcement at the Executive...

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Commentary: The Case for Smarter Building Codes housingaffordabilityinstitut…

Commentary: The Case for Smarter Building Codes

What goes where will always take precedence, but after the primary barriers to housing are addressed, how we build becomes more important.

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Commentary: The Case for Smarter Building Codes housingaffordabilityinstitut…

Commentary: The Case for Smarter Building Codes

What goes where will always take precedence, but after the primary barriers to housing are addressed, how we build becomes more important.

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Housing shortage expected to extend long-term in Arizona azfamily.com/video/2026/05/1…

Housing shortage expected to extend long-term in Arizona

Arizona State University real estate professor said the shortage represents a deeper problem. David Caltabiano has the message for potential buyers.

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