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Maryland Has a Rent Crisis, Too

Despite growing attention to housing affordability, Maryland remains one of the most challenging states for low-income renters. According to the 2025 Out of Reach report

What Makes a Strong ADU Law?

A recently released policy brief by the Mercatus Center examines the increasing role of state governments in legalizing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a solution

Surplus Land: Maryland’s Long-Term Housing Challenge

Governor Wes Moore’s initiative to repurpose surplus state-owned land for affordable housing is a bold and necessary move—but it’s proving to be a complex and

There Can Be Only One: Rent Control or New Housing

There is ample evidence from cities around the country that enacting rent control reduces both overall construction and the number of available rental units by

“Housing for Jobs” Meets Local Resistance

Governor Wes Moore’s ambitious housing legislation—originally titled the “Housing for Jobs Act”—was meant to be a transformative step toward solving Maryland’s housing shortage. But after

A Legacy of Housing

Though they may not admit it, most elected officials have thought about their legacy. What impact will they make? How will they be remembered? What