ROAD Act May Cut US Housing Supply by 300,000 Homes The ROAD Act (Senate pass Mar 29, 2026) could cut institutional new-builds by 20–40%, potentially removing 150k–300k homes over five years, per market estimates.

ROAD Act May Cut US Housing Supply by 300,000 Homes: The ROAD Act (Senate pass Mar 29, 2026) could cut institutional new-builds by 20–40%, potentially removing 150k–300k homes over five years, per market estimates. 👈 Read full analysis #HousingMarket #RealEstate #ROADAct #HousingSupply #Investment

453K multifamily permits in January. Everyone's calling it a recovery. I'm not. We're 30% below the 2023 peak. Capital — not demand — is the constraint. This is stabilization, not a rebound. Full breakdown: https://medium.com/@danielkaufmanrealestate/multifamily-permitting-rebound-or-reset-182390e5262f #Multifamily #CRE #HousingSupply

453K multifamily permits in January. Everyone's calling it a recovery.

I'm not.

We're 30% below the 2023 peak. Capital not demand, is the constraint. This is stabilization, not a rebound.

Full breakdown:
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#Multifamily #CRE #HousingSupply

The Senate’s Surprising Move to Dissuade Investors from Building Rental Housing The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act the Senate passed promises to expand housing supply but contains a provision that will undermine an important source of …

New from the @urbaninstitute.bsky.social - Senate efforts to limit institutional investors could backfire, reducing rental housing supply by up to 72,000 units/year. If supply is the real issue, are we solving the right problem?
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Minn. committee deadlocks on Starter Homes Act after hours of testimony; HF3895 fails 5-7 After extended testimony from housing advocates, city officials and planners, the Elections, Finance and Government Operations Committee voted 5-7 against advancing the Starter Homes Act (HF 3895). Supporters said it would increase housing supply; opponents said it preempts local control and lacks affordability guarantees.

The Starter Homes Act, designed to boost housing supply in Minnesota, faced a critical setback as the committee votes against its advancement after intense debate from supporters and opponents alike.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #HousingSupply #LocalControl

WALC is accepting applications for our Board of Directors.

Help advance housing opportunity and thoughtful land use policy across the Wasatch Front.

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#WALC #UtahHousing #YIMBY #WasatchFront #brickbybrick #HousingSupply

Housing pipeline concerns despite growth | ThinkBusiness Ireland’s housing supply faces pressure as commencements fall, pushing homeowners to renovate and release equity despite strong 2025 completions, BPFI data shows.

Ireland’s housing market is entering 2026 with strong momentum, but a steep drop in new construction starts points to emerging supply risks

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#Ireland #Housing #PropertyMarket #Construction #Mortgages #HousingSupply #IrishEconomy

As Investor Ban Advances, Lawmakers Grapple With Defining ‘Large’ - The MortgagePoint After President Donald Trump called for curbing institutional ownership of single-family homes, competing bills now propose thresholds based on home counts or assets under management, with no single d...

As Investor Ban Advances, Lawmakers Grapple With Defining ‘Large’

Defining “large” isn’t just political — it’s structural.

Clarity matters. Structure matters more.

#RealEstatePolicy #HousingSupply #InvestorRegulation #LandlordLaw

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Minnesota Realtors tell committee inventory remains tight; analysts estimate ~20,000 owner homes needed to reach balanced market Minnesota Realtors Association presenters told the House committee that MLS data show a tight statewide market (about 2.2 months supply), slow recovery of first‑time buyers and volatility driven by rates, taxes and insurance; they estimated roughly 19,500–20,000 owner‑occupied homes are needed to reach a 4–5 month balanced market.

Minnesota's housing market is in a tight squeeze with an urgent need for nearly 20,000 homes to restore balance, but will local policies be enough to turn the tide?

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Washington County planners outline state-driven housing mandates and local response County planners told the Planning Commission that state laws since 2019 (including House Bill 2001, HB 2138 and SB 974) require changes to local rules and that the county will pursue a mix of code amendments, grant-funded promotions and consultant support to meet housing production and reporting deadlines.

Washington County is gearing up for a housing revolution as new state mandates push planners to rethink local regulations and pave the way for innovative housing solutions!

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#WashingtonCounty #OR #StateLaws #WashingtonCountyHousing #HousingSupply #CommunityPlanning

House passes a package of consumer, housing and administrative fixes in one sitting On the floor the House advanced and passed a broad set of bills on third reading — including measures on condominiums, building design (scissor stairs), pet insurance protections, middle housing and landlord-tenant notice fixes — largely by consent and with short sponsor remarks.

The House just passed a significant package of bills aimed at enhancing housing options and consumer protections, paving the way for vital changes in our communities!

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#WA #LegislativeReform #ConsumerProtection #CitizenPortal #HousingSupply

Senate committee advances bill to standardize transit‑oriented development zoning A Florida Senate appropriations committee reported CS/CS SB 13-42 favorably after adopting an amendment that narrows scope, exempts sensitive properties, and aligns definitions with existing statute. Supporters said the bill encourages housing near major transit corridors; cities warned it preempts local planning and risks infrastructure shortfalls.

A new bill in Florida aims to streamline transit-oriented development, sparking both excitement for increased housing and caution over local planning concerns.

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#FL #CitizenPortal #HousingSupply #InfrastructureInvestment #LocalPlanning

Panel advances land‑use bill that sparks concern over local charters and Everglades protections HB 399 would require local governments to define compatibility, tie review costs to actual work, study urban development boundaries and allow simple‑majority approval of some comprehensive‑plan amendments; opponents warned it could override voter‑approved local charter protections and threaten environmental safeguards.

A controversial new bill in Florida could reshape local land-use policies, raising concerns about environmental protections and voter-approved charters.

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#FL #UrbanDevelopment #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalProtection #HousingSupply

Speaker Schultz urges partnership with cities on housing, transit and gas-tax reform Speaker of the House Mike Schultz told the League meeting he opposes wholesale preemption of local land use, urged collaboration to boost starter-home supply, highlighted transit investments and proposed broadening the gas-tax base to lower pump prices while preserving local distributions.

Speaker Mike Schultz calls for collaboration with local officials to tackle Utah's housing crisis, promising innovative solutions without imposing state control.

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#UT #HousingSupply #FiscalPolicy #TransitAccountability #CitizenPortal

#eu #housingcrisis #housingsupply #housingshortage #realestate #houseprices #residential #property #eurozone #strs #proptech #realestatetech | Apostolos Klitsoyiannis EU housing challenges, Key demand and supply factors affecting EU housing markets, Who is the most affected? Access to decent, sustainable, and affordable housing has become a critical constraint acr...

EU housing challenges, Key demand and supply factors affecting EU housing markets, Who is the most affected?

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#EU #HousingMarkets #HousingChallenges #HousingSupply #HousingShortage #HousingCrisis #Eurozone #RealEstate #HousPrices #STRs #residential

The Housing Strategy That Has California NIMBYs in a Corner

Fascinating article about the 1990 "builder's remedy" legislation that may end the blockade of affordable housing in reluctant California cities. #AffordableHousing #NIMBY #HousingSupply #Homelessness #Homeless #HousinginCalifornia

Board weighs 2-acre overlay to spur housing but opts to wait on state action Members reviewed maps proposing a 2-acre split overlay along two state roads to encourage housing; discussion highlighted trade-offs (infrastructure, school costs, wetlands), and members agreed to monitor SB 84 before proposing warrant articles.

Could a new 2-acre overlay along Governor’s Road and Wentworth Road be the key to increasing housing supply in Brookfield, or will it lead to more challenges than solutions?

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#NH #CitizenPortal #NewHampshireHousing #UrbanPlanning #HousingSupply #LegislativeMonitoring

Leominster council keeps MU‑2 zoning public hearing open after hours of testimony; hearing rescheduled for Nov. 24 Residents, property owners and developer attorneys sparred over a proposed rollback of MU‑2 zoning rules, with speakers debating whether the change restores municipal control or would reverse recent pro‑housing reforms; the City Council left the hearing open and scheduled further testimony for Nov. 24 at 6:00 p.m.

The Leominster City Council is facing a heated debate over proposed zoning changes that could reshape the future of housing in the community.

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#LeominsterCityWorcesterCounty #MA #CitizenPortal #LeominsterCityCouncil #HousingSupply #CommunityInput #ZoningReform

Planning commission recommends approval of six‑story, mixed‑use redevelopment at 702 University City Boulevard amid neighborhood opposition The Planning Commission recommended approval of Rezoning 25‑7 (Ordinance 2094) to rezone roughly 4.5 acres on University City Boulevard from General Commercial to Planned Residential for a six‑story mixed‑use building that would contain about 836 bedrooms. The commission’s recommendation follows applicant proffers including 12.5% on‑site affordable

The Blacksburg Planning Commission just recommended a controversial six-story mixed-use development that promises 836 bedrooms and affordable housing, but is facing fierce opposition from local residents.

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#BlacksburgMontgomeryCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #HousingSupply

Lake Oswego staff outline SB 1537 mandatory‑adjustment implications; council secured exemption with conditions Planning staff updated the commission on Senate Bill 1537’s mandatory‑adjustment program, the city’s exemption and the exemption’s conditions, including a public‑notice requirement and a rolling 90% approval metric for local adjustments.

Lake Oswego navigates new housing regulations with a state exemption, but faces challenges ahead with special setbacks, height caps, and density limits—what's next for the city's development?

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#LakeOswegoCityClackamasCounty #OR #LakeOswegoHousing #UrbanPlanning #HousingSupply

Bar and line chart: Construction producer price adjusted to inflation 2000 – 2024, in the EU / in index, annual changes/ source Eurostat

Construction producer price adjusted to inflation 2000 – 2024, in the EU

Housing supply, Housing shortage, Housing crisis

#EU #Greece #RealEstate #HousePrices #HousingSupply #residential #property #housing #Eurozone #Homebuilding #ΕΕ #Ελλάδα #ακίνητα #κατοικία #οικοδομή #σπίτια #νεόδμητα

Council reopens short‑term rental discussion; staff to map unlicensed units and costs for enforcement Councilors discussed short‑term rentals (STRs) in Saco after staff presented an earlier study; members voiced concern about STRs reducing long‑term housing supply and about enforcement costs, and asked staff to return with data and redlined ordinance language.

The debate over short-term rentals in Saco has reignited, revealing a concerning trend of unlicensed properties that may be shrinking the long-term housing market and raising safety alarms.

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#ME #CitizenPortal #VisitorEconomy #MaineShortTermRentals #HousingSupply

Council directs staff to draft amendment after developer seeks occupancy relief while county roadwork is resolved Continental (Authentic Stoughton) asked the council Oct. 14 to allow occupancy of its multifamily tract before a planned Greenbrier–County B connection is finished by Stoughton Trailers; council instructed staff to work with the developer and public‑safety officials and return a draft amendment for council consideration.

The Stoughton City Council is considering a crucial amendment that could jumpstart the construction of the much-anticipated Authentic Stoughton multifamily project, even as roadwork delays loom.

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#StoughtonDaneCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #HousingSupply

Wasatch Front council certifies six station-area plans amid regional push for transit‑adjacent housing The Wasatch Front Regional Council voted to certify station-area plans for Draper, Murray, Riverton, South Salt Lake, West Valley City and Woods Cross, a step officials said will support tens of thousands of transit‑adjacent homes across the region.

The Wasatch Front Regional Council just approved ambitious plans that could bring 75,000 new homes right next to transit stations, transforming the future of housing in Utah!

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#UT #CitizenPortal #SustainableDevelopment #TransitPlanning #HousingSupply

Planning commission backs middle‑housing code amendments to allow more units per lot and forwards recommendation to council Planning commissioners unanimously voted to forward middle‑housing code amendments intended to expand middle‑housing allowances citywide in RL zones. Staff said draft language would raise the maximum number of units allowed per lot (presentation referenced six units); commissioners emphasized outreach and the need for partnerships to secure funding

Bothell’s Planning Commission just took a bold step to tackle the housing crisis by proposing amendments that could allow up to six units per lot in single-family zones!

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#BothellKingCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #BothellHousing #CommunityOutreach #HousingSupply #AffordableHousing

Γράφημα με γραμμή και στήλες; Δείκτης κόστους κατασκευής κατοικιών στην Ευρωζώνη από το 2013 ως το 2024 / σε ποσοστό και δείκτη, ετήσια μεταβολή / πηγή Eurostat, Patrizia Line and bar chart: Eurozone residential construction cost index 2013 – 2024 / in percentage and index, annual changes / source: Eurostat, Patrizia

Eurozone residential construction cost index, from 2013 to 2024

Δείκτης κόστους κατασκευής κατοικιών στην Ευρωζώνη, από το 2013 ως το 2024

#EuroArea #RealEstate #HousingSupply #EU #HousePrices #Eurozone #residential #property #housing #homes #Ευρωζώνη #ακίνητα #ΕΕ #κατοικία #σπίτια #νεόδμητα

Escondido City Council considers four-year extension for Via Honda subdivision project Council reviews request for extension of time on approved subdivision map for Via Honda.

Escondido's Via Honda subdivision project just got a major boost with a four-year extension, paving the way for new homes and community growth!

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#EscondidoSanDiegoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #EscondidoHousing #HousingSupply #UrbanDevelopment #CommunityGrowth

Η επίδραση της αυξανόμενου κόστους κατασκευής στην προσιτή στέγαση στην ΕΕ

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#EU #EuroArea #Eurozone #Greece #RealEstate #HousePrices #residential #property #housing #homes #HousingSupply #HousingCrisis #ΕΕ #Ευρωζώνη #Ελλάδα #ακίνητα #κατοικία #σπίτια #Αθήνα #νεόδμητα

Our government is focused on building the strongest economy in the G7 to ensure resilience and create opportunity for every Canadian.  
 
#BuildingCanadaStrong #EconomicGrowth #CriticalMinerals #HousingSupply #TeamCanada

pic: A red house with people around Source: https://energy.ec.europa.eu/events/conference-affordable-housing-addressing-european-housing-crisis-2025-03-24_en

Housing Crisis in the European Union
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#HousingInflation #HousingSupply #HousingShortage #HousingAffordability #HousingBubble #HousingCrisis

#EU #RealEstate #Eurozone #housing #HousePrices #rents #residential #counterurbanization #homes #ruralization