#341 Breaking Down California's Bold Move to Tackle Housing Crisis

21/07/2025 13 min
#341 Breaking Down California's Bold Move to Tackle Housing Crisis

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Episode Synopsis

In a rare turn of events, California has taken a step to ease one of the biggest roadblocks to housing construction: overregulation. In this episode, we'll break down the state's recent rollback of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for certain projects and what it means for housing affordability, developers, and the rest of the country. While challenges remain, this move could signal a much-needed shift toward practical solutions. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE   How California's new legislation scales back CEQA and why it matters Why developers and policymakers need to align for meaningful change The ripple effect of overregulation on housing supply and costs Obstacles that still stand in the way of true affordable housing What to watch for as cities and developers respond to the change   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Why It's Nearly Impossible to Build Affordable Housing in America with Brian Mertz | Apple Podcasts    CONNECT WITH US: If you need help with anything in real estate, please email [email protected]  Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success Facebook Group: Cash Flow Property Facebook Community Instagram: @ronphillips_ YouTube: RpCapital Get the latest trends and insights: RP Capital Newsletter