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The Urban Institute released a new report last week, aptly titled “Place the Blame Where It Belongs.” Two things make this report stand out: (1) the speed with which it gets to the point and (2) the systematic way in which it debunks myths about housing affordability in America.

A lesson from Europe about housing policy

Wealthy New Yorkers with multi-million-dollar homes in the Hamptons are snagging rent-controlled apartments in New York City, paying rents far below market rate.

The Washington State legislature convened this week and housing affordability continues to be a priority for lawmakers. While some lawmakers have raised rent control in previous years, Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) signaled his intent to pursue other solutions. According to the Spokesman-Review, Billig “suggested this session might be a good time to push […]

Yet again, rent control hurts the very tenants that it was meant to help.

Minneapolis is proof that abundant housing is the best rent control.

In Saint Paul, new city council members talk housing.

Greg Vasil, CEO of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board, highlights the steps taken in Brookline, Newton and other local jurisdictions to reform zoning laws to create much-needed housing. Vasil also offered a series of recommendations for state lawmakers to consider, including strengthening a local option law that allows communities to raise funds for affordable […]