The earliest farmers in France knew a thing or two about scouting a location for a room with a view. The evidence: a recent ...

To that end, this week's newsletter takes on the mistaken idea that building a high share of below-market "affordable" housing is a sign that a city is becoming more affordable. If a Lot of New ...

"A lot of building is predicated on financial models that assume an increase in house prices. That's a pretty heroic assumption. We need to get used to housing - in real terms or as a multiple of ...