I think most of us know the frustration of waiting on the federal government. In a small development of 22 homes I’m developing in Oklahoma City, we have been waiting for 3 months for the
Arlington, Virginia, will soon add 128 new affordable housing units that will include childcare and other services on a former Goodwill donation center and retail outlet. Like any other successful affordable housing project, the effort
Many cities are looking for ways to incentivize new housing and allow for the density needed. That’s good news, but the danger here is that some cities will do it well, i.e., they will allow
The Oklahoman has reported that the 32-acre site in NW Oklahoma City that once housed an iconic egg-shaped church will be redeveloped into 129 residential lots. Located between two of the city’s seven historic preservation
I think I’m finally lowering my shoulders a bit after two years of hunching through this housing market. Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist for Redfin, sets out some optimistic predictions for this year that include falling
In policymaking, there are two ways to change the behaviors of a population. You can issue incentives or punishments. Incentives work best. This article from Stateline reports on how several state and local governments across
A recent article from Stateline.org digs into the numbers about the shortage of workers in the construction industry. It isn’t news, especially for those of us in the industry, but it is a seriously chronic
As we pause to celebrate Black History Month, I find little to celebrate regarding advances in homeownership in African American populations. A 2023 report from the National Association of Realtors, points to an overall homeownership
So a school district, a municipal government, and a non-profit housing organization walk into a bar….. Well, what they did in Iowa City was partner to create affordable housing, train young people in the building
This adaptive reuse of a neighborhood church will serve young adults who struggle with housing security and affordability as they start their adult lives. This project in Tacoma, Washington addresses the housing side of that