The untapped opportunity that could help close America’s housing shortage
New reports identify vacant land as a primary, underdeveloped asset in efforts to address the ongoing national housing shortage.
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Mid-year housing market update HBS Dealer · 54d ago
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The untapped opportunity that could help close America’s housing shortage Fox Business · 54d ago broke it first
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Efforts are underway to address the United States housing shortage by utilizing vacant lots for residential development. Specific states, including Vermont, are testing a strategy known as gentle infill to increase inventory.
Coverage from Scotsman Guide, HBS Dealer, The Good Men Project, FOX 2 Detroit, and Fox Business highlights the potential of these empty for-sale lots. Reports note that Zillow has identified hundreds of thousands of such properties available nationwide.
Future developments remain dependent on factors beyond legislative changes. Observers are watching to see how successfully these vacant sites can be transitioned into active housing projects.
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Questions people are asking
What is gentle infill?
Coverage identifies it as a potential tool being tested in states like Vermont to address housing shortages.
How many vacant lots are available?
According to Zillow, there are hundreds of thousands of empty for-sale lots.
Will new laws alone fix the housing shortage?
Scotsman Guide reports that resolving the shortage will require more than just new housing legislation.
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