Cost-Pressures Threaten Housing Viability Across California
Bay Area Housing Rides Wave Of AI Boom – NMP A regional economic review shows California construction and ownership costs continue rising faster than national averages, driven by labor shortages, material volatility and regulatory layers. Developers warn that many proposed projects won’t pencil without cost stabilization, subsidy support or new financing models. Why it matters: […]
California Housing Costs Continue to Outpace Incomes
California Housing Affordability Tracker (3rd Quarter 2025) [EconTax Blog] A new Legislative Analyst’s Office affordability tracker shows that home-buying costs statewide have surged 74–78% since 2020, far outpacing wage growth. Construction costs and ownership costs remain structural obstacles to producing and maintaining affordable housing. The analysis highlights a growing gap that policy alone cannot fix […]