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Starter Homes = Lower Housing Costs
As housing affordability continues to challenge communities nationwide, a growing body of evidence shows that re-legalizing starter homes—small, modestly priced houses—can significantly reduce housing costs
MoCo Residents Want Housing Leadership – Will Officials Listen?
A recent poll commissioned by The Baltimore Banner reveals a growing sense of urgency among Montgomery County residents: affordable housing is a top concern, and many feel local
Maryland’s Housing Crisis Will Take Years to Fix — But Action Starts Now
Governor Wes Moore’s recent executive order marks a bold step toward addressing Maryland’s deepening housing crisis. With a current shortage of over 96,000 units—and projections showing a need for nearly 600,000 more by 2045—the scale of the challenge is massive.
Baltimore’s Path to More Affordable and Inclusive Housing
Baltimore is taking a major step toward making housing more abundant, affordable, and equitable. Mayor Brandon Scott and members of the City Council have introduced five bills aimed at modernizing outdated zoning laws that have long restricted housing development and driven up costs.
The Builders’ View
What can be done with new homes construction? We posed this question, and several others, to Lori Graf, Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA). The association’s goal is clear: to advocate for the building industry with a commitment to maximizing business opportunities for its members.
Local Obstruction Strikes Again
The “Housing for Jobs Act” was introduced by Maryland Governor Wes Moore to expedite development in areas with job-housing imbalances. But instead of rallying behind a bold solution, county officials pushed back, watering down the bill and delaying its progress.