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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.
The Economic Case for Housing
Each year, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) releases a report that quantifies the economic impact of a home sale in each state. For Maryland, each transaction adds $126,800 in direct and indirect economic activity. Or, to put it another way, each home sale that doesn’t happen, removes that activity from being realized in our economy.
Anne Arundel Stands Firm on Workforce Housing
The Anne Arundel County Council rejected a bill that would have scaled back the county’s 2024 Housing Attainability Act—a move that signals a strong commitment to expanding workforce housing and addressing the region’s affordability crisis.
On Housing, What do Marylanders Want?
In 2025, Greater Greater Washington conducted an online poll of 820 voters, investigating Maryland voters’ opinions on housing issues. That poll identified the cost of housing and inflation as the most important issues facing the state.
Homeownership: What’s Up, What’s Down, What’s Next
Now is as good a time as ever to take stock on what is helping (and harming) the pursuit of the American Dream in Maryland. While some progress has been made, much work remains.
Maryland’s Economy Begins at Home
Marylanders have been beating the drum on housing supply for many years now, through legislative and regulatory efforts as well as consumer engagement. One of