Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 18hRates are approaching their 2023 high, underscoring the need for rate-agnostic affordability. For far too long, policymakers were able to mask the cumulative impact of overregulation of the housing market with low rates. 010
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 18hNext door in North Dakota, communities are leaning in to support new housing as they understand housing is an essential component of economic development. www.watfordcitynd.com/news/local/c... 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Single-familiy home price appreciation remains elevated in Greater Minnesota relative to the Twin Cities area. MSP Counties: 1.1-2.8% Renville: 8.3% St. Louis: 6.5% Cook: 4.7% Winona: 3.8% Nicollet and Olmsted: 3.7% Source: Resiclub Terminal 010
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026"Homebuyers face lower upfront housing costs. Counties and municipalities avoid assuming infrastructure obligations they are often not equipped to finance." 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Great read on the industry waiting on stormwater reforms from Reason's "Rent Free" reason.com/2026/09/29/w...reason.comWhatever happened to Trump's housing affordability executive order?The Trump administration revises wonky federal regulations to reduce home construction costs. 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026"In the states examined in this analysis, a drop of approximately 20% in inflation-adjusted rents—as happened in Austin, Texas, and Minneapolis after those cities made reforms—could reduce poverty by 18% to 26% and child poverty by 21% to 38%." 001
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Even in Australia, they know housing is one of the top issues in the U.S. midterm elections. independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...independentaustralia.netU.S. midterms hinge on healthcare, housing and energyHealthcare, housing and energy will be major issues in the U.S. midterm elections. How Australia compares is worth examining. 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Great read from New York: Pocket Neighborhoods Can Help Alleviate A Housing Shortage, But First Zoning & Building Codes Need To Change rcbizjournal.com/2026/09/29/a...rcbizjournal.comA Half-Acre in Georgia Holds a Housing Lesson for the Hudson Valley -Pocket Neighborhoods Can Help Alleviate A Housing Shortage, But First Zoning & Building Codes Need To Change 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Just say "no" to IZ Greater Boston builders say affordable-unit rules stall housing, but Boston won't budge www.thecooldown.com/green-busine...thecooldown.comGreater Boston builders say affordable-unit rules stall housing, but Boston won't budgeDevelopers and city leaders across Greater Boston are clashing over whether affordable-housing requirements are helping address the region's housing shortage. 000
Reposted by Nick Erickson Housing Affordability Institute @housing-inst.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. CT for a webinar related to our upcoming release, "Unlocking New Homeownership Opportunities: Reforms to Expand Homeownership Supply and Increase Affordability" www.housingaffordabilityinstitute.org/webinar-unlo... 011
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Earlier this week, Housing First MN submitted its brief to the MN Supreme Court in our building permit overcharge lawsuits, and the court granted leave for 3 Amicus briefs in support: Institute for Justice, NARI-MN/Builders Assoc. of MN, and ACLU of MN blog.housingfirstmn.org/legal-update... 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Unlike four years ago, the public is demanding action on housing and housing is top of mind for voters this fall. 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Local View: In Twin Ports, housing needs do not stop at city limits There are growing concerns in the Northland about the spillover effect of the housing shortage in Duluth, its adjacent communities, and the impact on the more rural areas beyond. www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/colu...duluthnewstribune.comLocal View: In Twin Ports, housing needs do not stop at city limitsFrom the column: "Cooperation would not give Duluth control over Proctor or place Superior in charge of Hermantown. It would simply require everyone to work from the same numbers." 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Inflation, housing costs top young voters’ midterm concerns news3lv.com/news/local/h...news3lv.comHarvard youth poll: Inflation, housing costs top young voters’ midterm concernsAs the 2026 midterm election draws closer, voters are weighing who they will support at the polls and which issues matter most to them — including young voters 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Job growth requires housing growth. Accessible housing near jobs helps attract workers. You cannot be pro-job growth / pro-economic development and be anti-housing. 010
Reposted by Nick Erickson Housing Affordability Institute @housing-inst.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Housing affordability emerges as a key issue in Michigan elections www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/art...thecentersquare.comHousing affordability emerges as key Michigan election issue(The Center Square) – As Election Day approaches, housing affordability and policy are likely to be key issues for Michigan voters. 021
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Nearly All Mayors Say Residents Are Concerned About Housing Affordability www.realtor.com/news/real-es...realtor.comNearly All Mayors Say Residents Are Concerned About Housing AffordabilityIn a poll released on Sept. 17, more than 96% of 113 mayors found residents are very or extremely concerned about affordability. 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Can a city institute an indefinite building moratorium? Nope, says the Sixth Circuit. The latest episode of Short Circuit highlights SW Nashville EB Owner v. Nashville (A Pacific Legal Foundation case) www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1VD...youtube.comRoadblocks to building a new apartment building in Nashville | Short Circuit 446YouTube video by Short Circuit 100
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Hand-framed, panelized, or modular? These choices matter only after housing is allowed from a land-use perspective. www.marketplace.org/story/2026/0...marketplace.orgCould factory-built homes help alleviate the affordable housing crunch?Bipartisan housing legislation that became law earlier this summer takes steps to encourage factory-built housing at scale. 000
Reposted by Nick Erickson Housing Affordability Institute @housing-inst.bsky.social · 21/09/2026(Existing) Housing inventory is growing. Does that mean we no longer have a housing shortage? Absolutely not. Housing supply is not housing inventory. www.housingaffordabilityinstitute.org/policy-cente... 011
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Accessory dwelling units can provide extra room — and income www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...washingtonpost.comAccessory dwelling units can provide extra room — and incomeAn auxiliary dwelling unit that can generate income and add guest space for home buyers 100
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026"The vast majority of costs per unit are mostly local," Hill said. "They're decisions taken by city councils, county courts, and states. Both multifamily and single-family. So what we want to do was model good behavior by cutting regulatory red tape." 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026"State officials say that burdensome regulations are just one component of the many factors leading to high costs of housing" I remember being told that "burdensome regulations" was offensive language several years ago, yet it remains the most apt term marylandmatters.org/2026/09/16/d...marylandmatters.orgDevelopers say housing regulations drive up costs that price Marylanders out of homeownership - Maryland MattersDevelopers say that having to navigate the “complex web” of federal, state and local regulations contributes to the rising cost of housing and rent, which winds up pricing more and more Marylanders ou... 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 16/09/2026More attention need to be paid to this: New home construction slows even though housing shortage persists kfoxtv.com/news/nation-...kfoxtv.comNew home construction slows even though housing shortage persistsNew-home construction is slowing, especially in former Sun Belt boom markets, even as a national housing shortage persists. 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Something to watch: Punitive moratoria. This is why the MN Starter Home Act prohibits cities from enacting moratoriums related to the enactment of housing supply legisaltion. fox17.com/news/local/g...fox17.comGallatin considers 12-month apartment moratorium as leaders weigh growth, housing costsGallatin city leaders are considering a 12-month pause on new apartment applications as some residents argue rapid growth is outpacing the infrastructure. 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 15/09/2026This Op-Ed from New York is applicable everywhere. If we don't build it here, where will we build it? If you're new to the housing debate, "here" any one person's community (so everywhere) libn.com/2026/09/14/h...libn.comGross: If we won’t build housing in Melville, where will we build it? - Long Island Business NewsThe Huntington Township Housing Coalition supports the Cornerstone Melville proposal for 168 homes, including 20% affordable units, addressing local housing needs. 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Zillow dives into the declining production of housing in the Unitied States noting the "housing shortage that helped spark the boom is still very much intact, raising a warning sign for affordability in the years ahead." www.zillow.com/research/sta...zillow.com 010
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026This is a must-read "Some on both left and right seek to fix housing displacement by increasing government abrogation of property rights rather than reducing it. But such efforts tend to be harmful and counterproductive." 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026"Litigation under California’s chief environmental law has long been one of the most effective tools opponents use to cripple or kill housing development" 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Across the pond, the housing discussion is also calling for action, not party politics (Also, us Americans need to start utilizing "faffing around") www.gbnews.com/opinion/hous...gbnews.comForget party politics these are the five things ANY housing minister must do to reform the property marketProperty expert Jonathan Rolande sets out what he would do in his first 100 days if he was in Government 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026The Fall Parade of Homes kicks off Friday in the Twin Cities. Tour info and app download at www.paradeofhomes.orgparadeofhomes.orgParade of Homes Twin CitiesFor 75 years, the Twin Cities Parade of Homes℠ and Remodelers Showcase have been opening the doors to hundreds of new homes and remodeled projects across Minnesota. Tour for free twice a year to find ... 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Shutting out the next generation from homeownership is the result of poor policymaking and misplaced priorities. www.marketwatch.com/story/the-re...marketwatch.comThe renter generation: Young Americans, shut out of homeownership, brace to rent foreverPeople once believed if they worked hard, they could become homeowners, but ‘we’re coming to terms with the fact that perhaps most won’t. And that’s the new normal.’ 000
Reposted by Nick Erickson Housing Affordability Institute @housing-inst.bsky.social · 09/09/2026"They say that includes excessive regulatory layers, redundant reviews, and overlapping procedures. They are asking lawmakers to simplify the process." - Housing Group Outlines Fix for New Mexico Housing Shortage www.krqe.com/news/new-mex...krqe.comHousing group outlines fixes to New Mexico’s housing shortageNEW MEXICO (KRQE) — New Mexico needs 58,000 homes to eliminate a statewide housing shortage and industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to help clear the development bottleneck, or face a futu… 011
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 08/09/2026St. Cloud’s building permit fee increase draws criticism finance-commerce.com/2026/09/st-c...finance-commerce.comSt. Cloud’s building permit fee increase draws criticismSt. Cloud is raising building permit fees Jan. 1, sparking concerns from builders that higher costs could slow construction and raise home prices. 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Always amazed that our debut @housing-inst.bsky.social project gets mentioned eight years on. Thanks to John Phelan of CAE for the shout-out and for raising the issue. 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026When community leaders look at the housing crisis from an economic development or human lens, not power and control, everything comes into focus. 000
Reposted by Nick Erickson Housing Affordability Institute @housing-inst.bsky.social · 03/09/2026"One thing that we've noticed is we have a housing shortage out here. There's no inventory," Elliott said. "There's not even housing available for our younger families to move here and grow." www.yahoo.com/news/article...yahoo.comNew Toulon subdivision to address local housing shortageGroundbreaking for the Toulon Ridge Subdivision took place on September 2, marking the beginning of a multi-phase residential project intended to address a local housing shortage in Stark County. 011
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026One clear takeaway from yesterday’s MN State Fair forum: no matter who wins in November, addressing affordability and building more homes will remain on the agenda in 2027. www.kare11.com/article/news...kare11.com 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026And we're back with Speaker Lisa Demuth www.kare11.com/watch 100
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026I'm at the Minnesota State Fair today for @kare11.bsky.social 's housing conversations with U.S. Sen. @amyklobuchar.com and House Speaker Lisa Demuth. Fitting as housing is THE top issue for young voters this midterm. Follow along for updates... www.cnbc.com/2026/07/19/h... 120
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Tomorrow At The MN State Fair: Minnesota's Housing Future In the first post-primary gubernatorial campaign event, both candidates will talk housing with @kare11.bsky.social. 2:30-3:30. www.kare11.com/article/news... 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Once again, housing affordability checks all the boxes: It is beneficial to the economy, health, community, and the environment. 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Housing Scapegoats Are Abundant. Starter Homes Are Scarce. thedailyeconomy.org/article/hous...thedailyeconomy.orgHousing Scapegoats Are Abundant. Starter Homes Are Scarce. | The Daily EconomyBlackstone offer a convenient target for public frustration. But a local push to "legalize starter homes" is doing the less theatrical work of inc ... 010
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Breaking news from Arizona: You do not, in fact, own your neighbor’s property just because you enjoy looking across it. tucson.com/news/state-r...tucson.comArizona neighbors' new house plans not a nuisance, court rulesThe Arizona Court of Appeals rules that loss of privacy or obstructed views due to new construction do not constitute a nuisance, setting a precedent for future cases. 000
Reposted by Nick Erickson Housing Affordability Institute @housing-inst.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Discussing Building Code Reforms At CSG Midwest www.housingaffordabilityinstitute.org/discussing-b...housingaffordabilityinstitute.orgDiscussing Building Code ReformsHousing Affordability Institute Executive Director Nick Erickson recently discussed the role of building codes in housing reform with state lawmakers at CSG Midwest’s Economic Development and Infrastr... 011
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Housing Affordability Institute is at the Midwest Legislative Conference I’ll be presenting on building code reforms this am. 010
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Color me shocked "In court filings, LDG alleged that the decision was made not because of the characteristics of the development, but because of the type of people who were likely to live there" 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 28/08/2026We allow entry-level cars to be built; why not affordable starter homes? "But Americans should be concerned that something similar has happened to our housing market. Yet we lack a Toyota equivalent offering basic, affordable models to those of modest means." www.wsj.com/opinion/free...wsj.comOpinion | A Car-Market Lesson for HousingA lesson from the auto industry for today’s housing shortage. 000
Nick Erickson @nserickson.bsky.social · 26/08/2026YIMBYs already have a bold vision for solving the housing crisis www.slowboring.com/p/yimbys-alr...slowboring.comYIMBYs already have a bold vision for solving the housing crisisDon’t listen to the haters — there’s nothing narrow about this. 000