How this Florida legislation could lead to more sustainable housing
Opinion
Attorney and new Inman Contributor Rachel Streitfeld examines how changes to Florida's zoning laws could free up vast tracts of land for high-density new home construction
by Rachel Streitfeld Jan 18
How cities and homeowners zoned themselves into a housing crisis
Los Angeles is one of many cities that dramatically reduced its own housing capacity over decades via a series of 20th century city planning initiatives, including homeowner-led downzoning efforts
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 27
Americans support zoning changes to allow more housing, survey finds
From backyard cottages to duplexes and more mixed-use buildings, a survey of over 5,000 people found broad support for widespread zoning changes
by Taylor Anderson Dec 1
Biden administration backs plan to convert more offices to homes
Initiative provides new financing and technical assistance to developers and local government, and highlights grants and tax incentives that can make conversion projects more attractive
by Matt Carter Oct 27
Alexandria could become second Virginia locale to 'upzone'
Alexandria, Virginia's fifth-largest city, is on the brink of banning single-family-only zoning. If the plan passes, legislators estimate it could add 66 new residential buildings to the city by 2033
by Marian McPherson Sep 6
'It's going to be a real shock': Carrie Wells on Aspen's luxury crackdown
The Coldwell Banker Mason Morse agent sat down with Inman to dish on a zoning proposal that threatens to reduce the size of new homes in Aspen ahead of her talk at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 19
82% of Americans favor upzoning as fix for skyrocketing housing costs
Zillow's survey revealed overwhelming support for accessory dwelling units, duplexes, triplexes and other dense-housing complexes as housing costs have doubled from pre-pandemic levels
by Marian McPherson Jun 1
A squad of economists is waging a stealth war on America's '30% rule'
The Brooke Amendment — a law otherwise known as 'the 30% rule' that has shaped US housing policy since the 1960s — is in the crosshairs as spending on real estate soars to record heights
by Marian McPherson May 31
6 things investors should know about rezoning properties
When there are new obstacles or needs, rezoning allows for certain properties to be used differently than they were before
by Luke Babich Jan 24
'It impacts everyone:' Redfin adds zoning and land use data to listings
Redfin launched its latest listing data update on Monday, which provides zoning and land use data for more than 70 million listings in the US and Canada
by Marian McPherson Dec 5
Airbnb co-founder launches new backyard home venture, Samara
The startup from Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia began as an in-house project for Airbnb, but has spun off as an independent company with backing from the short-term rental platform
by Ben Verde Nov 15
Sale of Aspen mansion marks one of the city's biggest deals ever at $69M
The buyers of Silver Lining Ranch, Meriwether Companies and Revere Capital, intend to rent out the mansion on a nightly basis as a short-term rental
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 28
The housing outlook is good, but affordability is a growing problem
Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies report, published Wednesday, dives into economic factors shaping current homebuying and renting landscapes
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 22
Essential workers sacrifice space and home age to afford their rent: Zillow
Millions of renters throughout the US are often forced to choose smaller and older homes to afford their rent, according to a recent report from Zillow
California severely curtails single-family zoning with new law
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 9 into law Thursday, legislation that allows up to 4 residential units to be developed on single-family lots throughout the state
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 17