Texas suburbs are finding creative ways to evade the state’s new housing laws—raising building heights, piling on amenities, and even rezoning for heavy industry. Richard Lawson details the “Texas Housing Tussle.”| The Builder's Daily
The shot clock comes to housing. California’s Assembly Bill 1308 mandates final inspections on new homes within 10 days. If local agencies miss the deadline, builders can hire third-party inspectors. Richard Lawson breaks down how the measure could cut costly delays and speed homes to closing.| The Builder's Daily
The Builder's Daily's RIchard Lawson reports on a first-of-its-kind Georgia ruling against minimum home size requirements. The ruling could spark a domino-effect model to ignite zoning reform nationwide.| The Builder's Daily
A swimming pool bill became a sweeping housing reform, under state government authority. The “Save the American Dream Act” shifts zoning authority away from localities that seek Home Rule.| The Builder's Daily
