Housing Supply

2 articles

A cityscape showing a contrast between modern skyscrapers and older buildings, symbolizing the complex impact of zoning ordinances on property development.

Neighborhoods

What Are Local Zoning Ordinances and How Do They Impact Property Development?

Between 2000 and 2019, 1,136 cities across eight metropolitan regions implemented 180 distinct land-use reforms.

Aaron Blake·June 3, 2026

An aerial view of Austin, Texas, at sunset, showcasing a dense urban landscape with many new apartment complexes and active construction cranes, illustrating the city's significant housing supply increase.

Real Estate

Austin's Housing Boom: How a 30% Supply Surge Is Reversing Rental Growth

The latest housing market trends in Austin reveal a dramatic reversal, as a 30% surge in housing supply from 2015 to 2024 has caused a decade of runaway rental growth to grind to a halt.

Aaron Blake·April 5, 2026