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February 24, 2026

Closing Detroit’s Appraisal Gap: A Market-Based Strategy to Revive Vacant Neighborhoods—Lessons for Struggling Cities Across the Nation

Detroit has experienced population decline of nearly two-thirds since 1950 and continues to have a…

February 19, 2026

Median First-Time Homebuyer Age at 34 Years in 2025, Little Changed from 2024

Note: Going forward, quarterly updates will be released of median and average first-time homebuyer age…

February 12, 2026

Rent Control: A Proven Way to Make Housing Scarce and Expensive

Economists from across the political spectrum agree that even modest rent controls would not help middle-income Americans….

September 12, 2025

Freedom Cities: Homesteading for the 21st Century

Executive Summary: The United States has not founded a major newly built city since Irvine,…

February 18, 2025

Family-Friendly Policies for the 119th Congress

Key Points Read the PDF. Introduction America is in a baby bust, with birth rates…

May 7, 2024

How Zoning Policies Affect the Housing Supply: City of Denver Case Study

Summary:The City of Denver switched to a new zoning code in June 2010. Most areas…

May 6, 2024

Comments on the One Seattle Plan (Comp Plan)

Summary:1) Seattle has been underbuilding for the last decade (and likely even longer) and it…

March 27, 2024

Market-oriented Reform Principles and Policies that Would Help the Housing Market

Introduction: In this election year, Congress and the President are feeling the urge to help…

September 21, 2023

National Home Price Appreciation (HPA) Index—August 2023

PDF to full report  Key takeaways: To view more data on HPA and months…

September 12, 2023

Housing Finance Watch (Week 35 & 36, 2023)

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July 21, 2023

National Home Price Appreciation (HPA) Index—June 2023

PDF to full report  Key takeaways: To view more data on HPA and months…