Experts say that to help alleviate the chronic affordability crisis in California, single-family homeowners should be allowed to convert their garages into accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
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Greg Ugalde, president of Connecticut-based builder T&M Building Co. and new chairman of the National Association of Home Builders recently spoke with the Associated Press about the industry.
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Statewide rent control in Oregon, bills that would keep design out of the hands of cities and counties, flame retardant-free building insulation in California, construction wage theft violations, and the impact of persistent flooding in coastal cities&nb
Utah's housing zoning reform bill, SB34, aims to increase supply of affordable housing and may be a useful case study for other cities and states around the country.