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On Housing Affordability
The Case for Building Code Reform
Housing Wire Op-Ed from Nick Erickson on the need for heightened scrutiny of building codes at both the model code and local adoption levels. Read more.
The Positive Impacts of Zoning Reform
NPR’s Planet Money looks at Minneapolis’s nation-leading zoning reforms. Nick Erickson explained what made the city’s efforts so successful on this long-form audio feature. Read more.
Tariffs and New Homes: Who Pays?
How do tariffs on lumber and other building materials impact housing affordability in the U.S.? Nick Erickson spoke to CNN on the impact of housing costs. Read more.
Housing Reform and the 2026 Midterms
Housing has emerged as the central issue for voters under 35 in the 2026 election. The Land Development Podcast asks Nick Erickson what this means for the industry. Read more.
Affordability, the Rate Shock and Tariffs
Housing’s affordability troubles are deeper than tariffs and mortgage rates. KARE 11 interviewed Nick Erickson to see what’s driving surging home prices. Read more.
NIMBYism and The Housing Shortage
Neighborhood opposition is blocking Duluth, Minn., from addressing its housing shortage. Nick explained how NIMBYism blocks needed new housing. Read more.