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Did you know that Florida has become the second most valuable real estate market in the United States? Soaring rent prices have created a gaping hole in Florida's affordable housing. The Live Local Act is intended to provide laws, funding and opportunities for meaningful affordable housing in Florida's communities. Read more about the new bill and how Halff can help you navigate it: https://lnkd.in/gAySSKEZ #PurposedForPeople #AffordableHousing #Florida #HalffInsights 

Excited for ACEC/MA Housing Conference tomorrow, 10/24, and looking forward to hearing a great group of housing experts including EOHLC Secretary Ed Augustus. Governor Maura Healey unveiled her proposal for a #Housing Bond Bill: https://lnkd.in/etZau5Tv If you are interested in learning more about some of the issues, here are links to some recent Boston Globe articles (behind Globe paywall): October 18, 2023: Boston Globe: Beyond the Gilded Gate Greater Boston has a housing crisis, but doesn’t act like it. In towns like Milton, soaring home prices are a barrier to a new generation of buyers and a clear threat to future prosperity. It is a fact of life here, but it doesn’t have to be. https://lnkd.in/eQdHJw5A   October 4, 2023: Boston Globe: A developer proposed nearly 500 apartments on South Shore Plaza. Then residents killed it. A plan for what would have been Braintree’s largest apartment project ran into a buzz saw of neighborhood opposition https://lnkd.in/ect4-6MA   October 10, 2023: Boston Globe: Why is the state still letting places like Braintree kill the housing we desperately need? Local control is a choice, not a law of nature, and the demise of a 500-unit plan near South Shore Plaza is yet more evidence that it’s thwarting the Commonwealth’s urgent need for more housing. https://lnkd.in/eqBwJjbd

Did you know Florida has become the second most valuable real estate market in the United States? Soaring rent prices have created a gaping hole in Florida's affordable housing. The new Live Local Act is intended to provide laws, funding and opportunities for meaningful affordable housing in Florida's communities. Read more about the new bill and how Halff can help you navigate it: https://lnkd.in/gAySSKEZ #PurposedForPeople #AffordableHousing #Florida #HalffInsights

Very interesting. A NYS housing deal is on the horizon.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 Housing policy is likely to be a major area of political change as we approach a General Election. London is at the epicentre of a challenging climate for housebuilding in a market which leaves many feeling left out of homeownership. LCA's Peter Lord digs into the role of Mayor of London for delivering new homes and what the candidates are saying on this crucial area of policy. Read, share and enjoy our latest #RaceForCityHall blog. https://lnkd.in/eQqFm_h4

🏠 California Housing Insights for Commercial Real Estate Brokers! 🏠 Here's what you need to know to stay ahead from the California Public Policy Institute: Restrictions & Regulations: Majority favor easing environmental restrictions; opportunity for growth 📈 59% support changes to CEQA; potential for smoother development 🏗️ State vs Local Control: 60% want state-required local affordable housing; keep an eye on local opportunities 🏘️ 40% prefer local decision-making; regional strategies may vary 🌆 Housing Preferences: High demand for single-family homes 🏡 30% prefer condos/townhomes near transit 🚉 Future Considerations: 2024 affordable housing bond; investment opportunities ahead 💰 Stay tuned to public opinion for strategic planning 📊 Understanding these trends can guide your investment and development strategies in California's ever-changing real estate market. Whether it's seizing opportunities from potential regulatory changes or aligning with housing preferences, staying informed is key to success.

New Hampshire Housing's 2024 Multifamily Housing Conference panelists say state must step up, and small communities must also get on board, to close the housing gap. Speakers at the conference stressed that changing policy, educating communities – both residents and local board members – as well as bold moves by the legislature are necessary to turn things around. https://hubs.ly/Q02B4DCX0 #NHHousing #TheHousingWeNeed #AffordableHousing

🏠 As Delaware faces a critical shortfall of over 19,000 affordable housing units, a commendable legislative effort led by Sen. Russell Huxtable and cosponsored by Rep. Bill Bush is underway to address the multifaceted housing crisis head-on. The introduction of a package of seven comprehensive bills represents a strategic and multifaceted approach to not only expand but also protect affordable housing options for Delawareans. These initiatives include: - Establishing a workforce housing program to leverage private capital for residential development. - Introducing protections for manufactured homeowners. - Reducing the realty transfer tax for affordable housing developments. - And more innovative measures aimed at bridging the housing affordability gap. This legislative package, underpinned by the Delaware State Housing Authority's 2023 Housing Needs Assessment, marks a pivotal moment in our pursuit of accessible and affordable housing for all residents. We extend our deepest appreciation to Sen. Huxtable, Rep. Bush, and all advocates for their visionary leadership and commitment to ensuring a brighter, more secure housing future for Delaware. #AffordableHousing #DelawareLegislation #HousingCrisis #LegislativeLeadership

It's no secret that we have a serious lack of #affordablehousing in New Jersey. But as housing costs continue to rise, it makes sense to also tackle obligations through existing stock. 🏘 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdkgjm2R #njhousing #njaffordablehousing #housingpolicy

New from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis' Ben Horowitz and Zakari Yudhishthu. States are continuing to modernize housing policies to allow for a broader menu of housing choices that would moderate the crisis-level undersupply of housing. Key takeaways: - Allowing more types of housing. At the core of our housing challenges are outdated zoning rules that simply don't allow market-responsive housing types. - Design aesthetics and building codes. There is broad agreement on codes that ensure safe, durable, and high performing structures - however, many cities require materials and techniques beyond the code for aesthetic objectives. These drive costs and limit supply. - Housing approval process. In too many jurisdictions the process is long, inefficient and costly. Minnesota is poised to join this discussion in 2024 - Housing First Minnesota is among the leaders in this discussion and joined by stakeholders from across the spectrum to advance these initiatives. #mnleg #homeconstruction #constructionjobs #housing https://lnkd.in/gwa2AQCX