Editorial: Finish the job on starter-home zoning districts

Arizona Senate enacts Starter Homes Act, how that effects the West Valley

The Arizona State Senate passed a revised version of the Arizona Starter Homes Act on March 9 that may affect the environment and the cities in the Valley.

Editorial: Finish the job on starter-home zoning districts

The idea for starter-home zoning districts was created in a 2022 economic development bill and would allow for smaller single-family homes on lots no larger than a quarter of an acre.

Want to buy a home? These TX programs help with interest rates, down payment

As spring gets underway, the housing market is heating up, and housing advocates want potential buyers to know there are programs that could make the dream of homeownership more achievable. “There’s unfortunately so many folks out there who are struggling to save money or trying to figure out a way to buy a home, and they don’t even know that these programs exist,” said Joniel LeVecque, the homeownership director for the Texas State Affordable H…

Texas housing market faces major change

A new bill passed by the Texas State Senate would allow homebuilders to put smaller homes on smaller lots, in a move that could drive down the cost of housing.

Texas Senate advances bill to allow smaller homes on smaller lots

Lawmakers, who are preempting locals on lot sizes in new subdivisions, have been eyeing ways to allow more homes to be built as the state faces a shortage.

Senate panel approves bills combatting cost of housing

Several bills were approved by the Senate Local Government Committee that would make it easier to build new housing and are an effort to lower the cost of housing by increasing the supply. While Texas enjoys a relatively lower cost of living relative to other states, the price of housing continues to increase.