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Tree ordinances can impose fees up to $915,000 on property owners, shifting public environmental costs to individuals and raising housing prices, a Texas report finds.
2d ago
Washington lost nearly 19,000 taxpayers and $1.66 billion in income between 2021–2022, as residents flee high costs for cheaper states like Arizona and Texas.
6d ago
New Hampshire legalized tiny homes, tiny homes on wheels, and yurts on private land, addressing zoning rules that require 80,000-square-foot minimum lot sizes in 62% of jurisdictions.
Aug 19, 2026
North Carolina's new law cuts manufactured home costs by $10,000, expands accessory dwelling units, and removes regulatory barriers to address the state's 764,000-unit housing shortage.
Aug 18, 2026
HVAC costs per New York apartment tripled from $10,000 to $25,000-$30,000 in a decade. Roundtables reveal insurance, labor, and regulations drive affordability crisis. Reforms could cut costs 30%.
Aug 18, 2026
Tennessee's property taxes surged over 75% in six years, the nation's highest increase. Without caps in place, local governments continue aggressive hikes, undermining the state's low-tax reputation.
Aug 17, 2026
Wisconsin's homeless population fell 13.4% from 2015 to 2025 while national rates rose 32%, outperforming regional peers through coordinated services and Housing First policies despite recent increases.
Aug 16, 2026
New Mexico faces a 58,000-home shortage with rents up 48% since 2015. A new Mercatus Center report identifies permitting delays as a key barrier and recommends streamlining reforms.
Aug 14, 2026
