Real Housing Reform Blog

Examining affordability, ownership, and neighborhood stability through data, lived experience, and local accountability.

Increase Density, Get an Increase in Crime?

3 Mar 2026

Brian Gass

HOUSING TYPE, TENURE, AND PROPERTY CRIME

Middle Housing, Case Studies, Housing, Crime, Density

12 Jan 2026

Brian Gass

In January 2026, a clear market pattern has emerged across high-regulation...

Housing Policy, Land Scarcity, Washington State, Case Studies, Urban Development

8 Jan 2026

Brian Gass

Housing affordability debates often shift from land-use policy to subsidy...

Land Use, Supply Constraints, Washington State, Case Studies, Urban Development

31 Dec 2026

Brian Gass

Real Housing Reform InitiativeA Housing Policy Media Initiative

Land Use, Housing Policy, Land Scarcity, Case Studies

29 Dec 2026

Brian Gass

This case study examines the relationship between increased residential density...

Housing Policy, Rent Control, Case Studies

29 Dec 2026

Brian Gass

In May 2025, Washington State enacted House Bill 1217, implementing a statewide...

Housing Policy, Rent Control, Case Studies