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Nick Erickson

@nserickson

Executive Director @HousingInst | Housing Policy @housingfirstmn | Contributor @HousingNews_mn | Bring Back New Starter Homes

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Here’s how to solve America’s housing shortage (Hint: Build more housing and get government out of the way) dallasnews.com/opinion/commen…

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Some Minnesota state legislators like to say that localities are already doing enough on housing affordability, but when someone in Blaine proposes the first ADU in four years of “legal” ADUs — to be rented to a low-income family — it causes a meltdown

Some Minnesota state legislators like to say that localities are already doing enough on housing affordability, but when someone in Blaine proposes the first ADU in four years of “legal” ADUs — to be rented to a low-income family — it causes a meltdown
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“This bill allows the option of building homes at different types and price points to meet the demand and needs of buyers. Lowering the size and type of residential housing will increase the amount of housing that can be built and lowers housing costs.” Rep. Gary Gates - R

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On CNBC Pulte calls for getting the housing supply moving This comes at a time when housing mobility is broken and supply constrains and regulatory pressures suppresses production and high rates and limited supply hold back the existing market.

On <a href="/CNBC/">CNBC</a> <a href="/pulte/">Pulte</a> calls for getting the housing supply moving 

This comes at a time when housing mobility is broken and supply constrains and regulatory pressures suppresses production and high rates and limited supply hold back the existing market.
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SMALL LOT STARTER HOMES PASSES IN TEXAS AFTER NEARLY DYING - 3,000 sf lots - 31 units/acre by-right in SF zones - 5′ max setbacks - Limits parking mandates to 1 space/unit, no carport mandates - Developers can sue for delays, cities pay damages - 5 acres required for development

SMALL LOT STARTER HOMES PASSES IN TEXAS AFTER NEARLY DYING

- 3,000 sf lots
- 31 units/acre by-right in SF zones
- 5′ max setbacks
- Limits parking mandates to 1 space/unit, no carport mandates
- Developers can sue for delays, cities pay damages
- 5 acres required for development
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Ending veterans homelessness in MN takes a targeted approach: Bravo Zulu House celebrated in Grand Opening fairmontsentinel.com/news/local-new…

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This Weeks Big, Beautiful... Texas Housing Bills 🏠by-right residential or mixed-use in commercial districts 🪜single stair reform up to 6-floors with 4-units per floor 📐capped minimum lot sizes at 1,400sf (3,000sf in House version) in new subdivisions. 📍Texas

This Weeks Big, Beautiful... Texas Housing Bills

🏠by-right residential or mixed-use in commercial districts
🪜single stair reform up to 6-floors with 4-units per floor
📐capped minimum lot sizes at 1,400sf (3,000sf in House version) in new subdivisions.

📍Texas
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"In 2024, the six New England states collectively approved permits for only 35,674 new housing units, which falls well short of the 60,000 units (actually built, not just permitted) per year required to stabilize the market and satisfy increasing demand."

"In 2024, the six New England states collectively approved permits for only 35,674 new housing units, which falls well short of the 60,000 units (actually built, not just permitted) per year required to stabilize the market and satisfy increasing demand."
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Had the privilege of joining MACV at the National Coalition for Veterans Homelessness conference to share the story behind our latest project: Eagan Veterans Village housingfirstmnfoundation.org/veteran-village

Had the privilege of joining <a href="/MACVorg/">MACV</a> at the National Coalition for Veterans Homelessness conference to share the story behind our latest project: Eagan Veterans Village 

housingfirstmnfoundation.org/veteran-village
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“Simply stated, NEPA is a procedural cross-check, not a substantive roadblock. The goal of the law is to inform agency decision-making, not to paralyze it.” - Justice Kavanaugh In 8-0 ruling, NEPA is narrowed. supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf…

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Many in the industry have questioned the legality of inclusionary zoning - Leave it to Pacific Legal 🗡⚖️ to try to get an answer. The best way to build more affordably is for local governments to lift roadblocks, not add to them.

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Grateful for the mayors and local leaders stepping up to help us tackle Utah’s housing crisis. We’re learning from what’s working, breaking down barriers, and pushing for real solutions to make homeownership possible for more Utah families. More here: sltrib.com/news/politics/…

Grateful for the mayors and local leaders stepping up to help us tackle Utah’s housing crisis. We’re learning from what’s working, breaking down barriers, and pushing for real solutions to make homeownership possible for more Utah families.  

More here: sltrib.com/news/politics/…
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🚨BREAKING🚨 SB 2477 Office Conversions to Homes NOW on its way to Governor Greg Abbott’s Desk after Senate Concurrence 28-3 🏎️🏎️ THANK YOU Rep. Jared Patterson and Team Bettencourt for the opportunity to make Texas a more prosperous place! 👏👏👏 #txlege

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Big zoning reform bill passed in Connecticut: — Missing middle in commercial zones — Relaxed parking regulations — Allows manufactured housing Unfortunately every Republican voted no. ctinsider.com/politics/artic…

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NEW: Texas lawmakers have sent a proposal to allow smaller homes on smaller lots to Gov. Greg Abbott. The bill caps off a legislative session in which lawmakers passed several bills intended to tackle the state’s high housing costs texastribune.org/2025/06/01/tex… Texas Tribune #txlege

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Twin Cities new home permits dip in May with mounting affordability concerns, economic headwinds newsroom.housingfirstmn.org/economic-headw…