Roadblocks from the EPA One of the most frustrating barriers to new development is the time frame that it takes to get certain permits, specifically permits required by the federal government to develop properties. Both the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act through the Environmental Protection Agency can result in extensive delays. To …
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Zoning out affordable Housing One of the most significant barriers to affordable housing has been zoning rules that have been enacted with the idea of maintaining high standards for a neighborhood but in a fact create huge barriers whose only merit at times seem to cater to the Not in my Backyard sentiment. (NIMBY). Not …
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Is legislation the Answer? In most cases I personally don’t like to look to either the Statehouse or Washington to solve our problems however, there are some significant issues that will require legislation for a change to come about. Tax Credits One of the most successful programs has been Low-Income Housing Tax Credits that have …
Fix building material supply chains The cost of building materials has surged 38% since the pandemic, with the four-fold lumber price spike in 2021 adding more than $30,000 to the price of an average new single-family home. The Key Components LUMBER: It goes without saying that lumber is an essential material for the construction of …
We Need More Workers One of the more significant causes of higher costs for houses is that in any given month there’s roughly a shortage of over 400,000 construction workers across the country. It is estimated that over the next three years Builders will need to add roughly 2.2 million new workers in order to …
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Earlier this year the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) rolled out their ten-point plan to ease the affordable crisis in America. In this article we’re going to list and briefly discuss all 10. In upcoming weeks we’ll be discussing each one of them in more detail. These are very difficult issues and won’t be solved …
The questions on the mind of anyone in the market for a new home……. Is the market going to get better? Are rates going to go down? Will cost go down? I don’t have a crystal ball, but by most indications the answer is no. The market is what it is and while rates …
Ohio’s New Proposed Zoning Reform: What You Need to Know Columbus, Ohio, is on the brink of a significant transformation. With a proposed zoning reform that seeks to address modern urban challenges, the city is setting a precedent for sustainable and inclusive urban planning. As Ohio’s capital city continues to grow, this reform could be …
Almost everyone recognizes we are facing a Housing Affordability Crisis not just in Columbus, but throughout the country. The solutions are complex and will require continuing cooperation between private developers, builders, local, state, and national governmental agencies. Zoning issues and opposition to higher density housing options are at the forefront of this issue. While certainly …
…………………………………………………………………. it might be a long wait According to Sam Giffin, director of data operation at Gordian, Despite the fact there have been some signs of softening, don’t expect material costs to continue falling. For example they expect concrete material to decrease 1% to 2% through 2025, but wood, plastics, plaster, gypsum and thermal protection …
