Growth Restrictions Contribute To Increased Housing Prices

A recent study in the Journal of Real Estate Research provides evidence that growth restrictions make housing less affordable.

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February 22, 2003, 9:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

Understanding the dynamics of metropolitan housing prices is important for affordable housing advocates, urban planners, policymakers, real estate and development professionals, homeowners, and others with a direct stake in local housing markets. Current research on the factors influencing housing prices is particularly relevant given the growing concern over the lack of affordable housing in many communities nationwide.

Thanks to George Passantino

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