Author: Stephen Chmura
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Understanding How Supply & Demand Impact Housing Affordability
In discussions surrounding housing affordability, the concept of supply and demand is often mentioned. You may have heard that zoning laws restrict the supply of housing, that state zoning bills will increase the supply, and that this new supply will lower prices. Basically, the more housing supply there is, the lower housing prices will be.…
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A look ahead at Arizona’s housing legislation
From tenant protections to criminalizing homelessness, the Arizona legislature starts thinking about housing. The Arizona Legislature has started 2023 off with a bang, putting forward over twenty bills pledging to finally tackle one of the biggest issues in the state: housing. These bills propose a variety of solutions, such as investments in affordable housing and…