This is a multi-part series making yet another effort to correct misinformation and false narratives surrounding housing in Howard County. There are a lot of old wives' tales out there, well-worn precepts that are nearly universally believed because they contain a tiny grain of truth, but are otherwise bogus. You'll catch a cold if you go outside with wet hair in winter. You should wait an hour after eating before going swimming. Developers have ruined Howard County with overdevelopment and ...

Jason Booms over at Spartan Considerations wrote a post today presenting a list of questions regarding housing and inviting answers. And boy, do I have answers. But before I get to it, it's important to note that housing is an incredibly complex topic with a lot of nuance. Housing problems cannot be solved by simple, singular solutions, but rather, by multiple solutions working in tandem - such as more supply at all income levels, more subsidies, and tenant protections. Additionally, it i...

Disclaimer: it has become commonplace that whenever I correct misinformation regarding housing, affordable or otherwise, people demand to know if I have a financial stake in the development or real estate industry or other conflicts of interest. Let the record show that aside from owning a home in Howard County, I have no financial stake in real estate or development whatsoever. I simply believe in getting people housed, and I read a lot. So shut it. A long time ago, a coworker of mine re...