Coworking: We Work Here Too

Among the many positive  benefits of growth is the coworking trend. While the traditional office probably won’t disappear anytime soon, the idea of a work force that isn’t tied to a desk and a lunchroom with red Swingline staplers is here to stay. Having to “go to the office” typically indicates part of the marginal […]

From the Field: More Single-Family Please

My friend Joe Nabbefeld has a great post from the front lines of the real estate game at the Daily Journal of Commerce. Nabbefeld reports that people hunting for single-family homes are facing a struggle. What’s the solution? It’s simple economics: Lower price by increasing supply. Supply supply supply. As we’ve pointed out before, the […]

Ready to Work on Microhousing Legislation

Here is our extensive response to proposed microhousing legislation. The bottom line is that if the legislation passes in its current form, the people who want to see microhousing end will likely have won. The myriad of requirements together with design review will essentially incentivize building fewer, larger apartments which will cost more. Building microhousing […]