Housing Supply

A Tight Housing Market, in Detroit?

Curtis Johnson details an unexpected trend in downtown Motor City, where a spike in housing demand may hint at the comeback promised in Chrysler's famed Superbowl ad.

Jul 7, 2012 Citiwire

What Happens When You Do Away With Rent Control?

Stephen Smith points to new economic research highlighting the dramatic effect of rent control on the value of nearby properties. Hint: it keeps prices down <em>everywhere</em>.

Jul 3, 2012 Market Urbanism

Housing and the Growth of the Sun Belt

Recent figures from the U.S. Census Bureau show big growth in the Sun Belt of the Southwest. This piece from <em>The New York Times</em> looks into why.

Dec 30, 2010 The New York Times