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Jay Knight writes about the issues he knows best — the regulatory barriers blocking affordable homebuilding and the market solutions that actually work.

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Will the 500-Year Floodplain Become America’s Next Regulatory Boundary?

By Jay Knight / August 27, 2026

Could the value of your home someday be affected by a line on a FEMA flood map that mosthomeowners have […]

Housing Moratoriums: The Fastest Way to Make Homes More Expensive

By Jay Knight / July 23, 2026

Housing shortages do not happen by accident. They are often the result of policies that reduce the supply of buildable […]

Why Houston’s Home buyers Are Younger Than Much of America

By Jay Knight / July 16, 2026

Across America, the dream of homeownership is arriving later in life. The National Association of REALTORS® reported that the median […]

How Zoning Began: A Good Idea That Needs a Second Look

By Jay Knight / July 9, 2026

For most of America’s history, there was no zoning. Homes, churches, stores, and small businesses developed naturally as communities grew. […]

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