As of the end of June, California housing prices are twice as expensive as the typical home in the United States. Purchasing a two-bedroom home in our state is nearly twice as expensive as just renting, with the latest studies estimating the median household income needed to buy a mid-tier home is 238,000 dollars. But, as I point out so often, this problem is not inevitable. Today, I want to look at a few recent housing policies that aren’t solving the problem – and in some cases, are making it worse.

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For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/hidden-costs-of-housing-reform

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Timestamps:

00:00 - 01:09 Introduction to Today's Topic

01:10 - 01:59 Advertiser! Connected Care

02:00 - 02:47 Time for a Policy Update!

02:48 - 08:26 When Housing Reform Backfires (SB 1211)

08:27 - 12:20 When Climate Policy Meets Housing Costs (AB 130)

12:21 - 14:24 Brand Partner! Amallow

14:25 - 17:55 Pending Governor’s Approval: SB 79

17:56 - 20:32 Final Housing Analysis