How Affluent Homeowners Rig the Housing Market Against Starter Homes
By
The Editorial Board
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Summary
The New York Times Editorial Board argues that affluent homeowners in blue states like Massachusetts are using zoning laws and local regulations to block the construction of starter homes, effectively rigging the housing market against younger and less wealthy buyers. The piece calls for state-level intervention to override local exclusionary zoning and promote more affordable housing development.
Key quotes
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The editorial board is a group of opinion journalists whose views are informed by expertise, research, debate and certain longstanding values.
Blue states like Massachusetts need to be part of the solution.
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