housing matters
Red Tape and Rising Rents

Keeping housing affordable is one of the most important aspects of successful public policy.

housing matters
Governor Moonbeam Gets Smart

California’s famously idealistic governor has set his eyes (for once) on an eminently achievable and critically important goal.

housing matters
A Tax on Social Mobility

Municipal governments are jacking up building fees, making it increasingly expensive for the non-rich to buy homes.

housing matters
Another Reason to Beat Back Zoning Restrictions

It’s not just about housing affordability.

housing matters
Soaring Rents Are a Policy Choice

Getting rents under control should be a major priority for any reform-minded politician—left or right—who wants to prioritize fairness, growth, and political stability.

housing matters
High Rents Squeeze the Young

Getting housing policy right is one of the most important things a country can do for itself—and getting it right means making it work for young people.

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