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YIMBY vs. NIMBY in Washington: Four Federal Bills That Could Nudge Local Zoning

YIMBY vs. NIMBY in Washington: Four Federal Bills That Could Nudge Local Zoning

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 8 2025 Housing rarely gets bipartisan love on Capitol Hill, yet 2025 feels different: 1. Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Act – requires CDBG‑funded cities to report 22 anti‑exclusionary reforms; unanimously cleared House Financial Services last week. newdemocratcoalition.house.gov 2. Build More Housing Near

Rent‑Control Fights Heat Up: 2025 Scorecard

Rent‑Control Fights Heat Up: 2025 Scorecard

ST. PAUL / SACRAMENTO / DENVER — May 7 2025 Hotspot 2025 flashpoint Direction St. Paul, MN Council to vote this month on permanent exemption for post‑2005 builds; permits already ‑80 % since cap passed. oaicite:11 Likely loosen California Voters rejected Prop 33 (61 % No), preserving Costa‑Hawkins limits on local rent

ADUs 2025: California’s New Handbook Drops More Barriers—Washington & New York Jump In

ADUs 2025: California’s New Handbook Drops More Barriers—Washington & New York Jump In

SACRAMENTO — May 7 2025 California’s Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) just released its January 2025 ADU Handbook, adding clearer statewide rules on height, side‑yard setbacks and fee waivers. Key California tweaks effective 1 Jan 2025 * Front‑setback cut to 10 ft. for detached ADUs. * Streamlined solar

Home‑Insurance Crisis 2025: What Florida & California Buyers Must Budget For

Home‑Insurance Crisis 2025: What Florida & California Buyers Must Budget For

U.S. Mortgage Rates 2015 – 2025 — Deep‑Dive Into 529 Fixed‑Rate Loans

U.S. Mortgage Rates 2015 – 2025 — Deep‑Dive Into 529 Fixed‑Rate Loans

Data source: crowdsourced replies in r/Mortgages Why this report matters * Reality‑check, not marketing copy. Every rate below is self‑reported by a U.S. borrower who just opened their wallet. * Ten‑year span, one volatile cycle. See the sub‑3 % pandemic trough, the 2022‑23 snap‑back and

Will 2025 Fed Rate Cuts Finally Push Mortgage Rates Below 6 %?

Will 2025 Fed Rate Cuts Finally Push Mortgage Rates Below 6 %?

Build‑to‑Rent Boom: 110 000 Brand‑New Houses Head for the Rental Market

AUSTIN — May 2 2025 Forget the apartment tower—America’s hottest rental product is a new three‑bedroom house with a backyard and no mortgage strings attached. At least 110 000 single‑family rentals are under construction across the U.S., concentrated in Texas, Arizona and Florida, according to a