1334 - A Wave of Zoning Law Changes Could Have Huge Impacts for Investors and Housing—Here's What You Need to Know by Lindsay Frankel

A Wave of Zoning Law Changes Could Have Huge Impacts for Investors and Housing—Here’s What You Need to Know  The U.S. is facing a housing deficit of about 3.2 million units, and the situation is especially dire in urban areas like New York. It’s one of the reasons prospective homebuyers are finding it increasingly difficult to find affordable homes.  That’s led many cities and communities to consider changes to strict single-family zoning restrictions, which are correlated with high home prices, surging rents, and fewer housing starts. Many see the reversal of pervasive restrictions on multifamily construction across cities as a solution to the affordable housing crisis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices