Nick Erickson
@nserickson.bsky.social
Executive Director, Housing Affordability Institute
Sr. Director of Housing Policy, Housing First Minnesota
Bring Back New Starter Homes
Sr. Director of Housing Policy, Housing First Minnesota
Bring Back New Starter Homes
It was a pleasure speaking with @wcconews.bsky.social last week as @carorcummings.bsky.social dove into the latest @housing-inst.bsky.social report.
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
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December 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
It was a pleasure speaking with @wcconews.bsky.social last week as @carorcummings.bsky.social dove into the latest @housing-inst.bsky.social report.
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
From MinnPost: In a K-shaped economy, is there anything Minnesota can do to bridge widening gaps?
(And yes, housing is the top mention)
www.minnpost.com/economy/2025...
(And yes, housing is the top mention)
www.minnpost.com/economy/2025...
November 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
From MinnPost: In a K-shaped economy, is there anything Minnesota can do to bridge widening gaps?
(And yes, housing is the top mention)
www.minnpost.com/economy/2025...
(And yes, housing is the top mention)
www.minnpost.com/economy/2025...
Our latest report looks at the sharp decline in Minnesota's homeownership rate.
The reason?
The high cost of construction and the state's housing shortage have created a self-reinforcing cycle.
www.housingaffordabilityinstitute.org/minnesotas-h...
The reason?
The high cost of construction and the state's housing shortage have created a self-reinforcing cycle.
www.housingaffordabilityinstitute.org/minnesotas-h...
November 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Our latest report looks at the sharp decline in Minnesota's homeownership rate.
The reason?
The high cost of construction and the state's housing shortage have created a self-reinforcing cycle.
www.housingaffordabilityinstitute.org/minnesotas-h...
The reason?
The high cost of construction and the state's housing shortage have created a self-reinforcing cycle.
www.housingaffordabilityinstitute.org/minnesotas-h...
Housing First Minnesota is joined by several members and partners at the MN DLI Code meeting to fight against a major cost increase in the state's energy code - more than $13K.
Minnesota's construction costs already are the highest in the region.
Minnesota's construction costs already are the highest in the region.
November 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Housing First Minnesota is joined by several members and partners at the MN DLI Code meeting to fight against a major cost increase in the state's energy code - more than $13K.
Minnesota's construction costs already are the highest in the region.
Minnesota's construction costs already are the highest in the region.
“These are all regulations that local cities have put in place in various parts of Minnesota. And this bill ... limits mandates that just drive up costs.”
www.dl-online.com/news/local/s...
www.dl-online.com/news/local/s...
November 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
“These are all regulations that local cities have put in place in various parts of Minnesota. And this bill ... limits mandates that just drive up costs.”
www.dl-online.com/news/local/s...
www.dl-online.com/news/local/s...
Industry partner LP highlights the Veterans Village project in Eagan, Minn., as the company highlights the many ways it helps those who have served.
www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
November 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Industry partner LP highlights the Veterans Village project in Eagan, Minn., as the company highlights the many ways it helps those who have served.
www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
Homeownership for younger Americans peaked in 1980.
We cannot build a nation of homeowners if policymakers don't protect and support homeownerhip-centric policies.
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We cannot build a nation of homeowners if policymakers don't protect and support homeownerhip-centric policies.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Homeownership for younger Americans peaked in 1980.
We cannot build a nation of homeowners if policymakers don't protect and support homeownerhip-centric policies.
x.com/BradWilcoxIF...
We cannot build a nation of homeowners if policymakers don't protect and support homeownerhip-centric policies.
x.com/BradWilcoxIF...
Alarming Statistics from the National Association of Realtors:
Median First-Time Buyer: 40 - New All-Time High
First-Time Buyers: All-Time Low
All Cash Buyers: All-Time High
www.nar.realtor/research-and...
Median First-Time Buyer: 40 - New All-Time High
First-Time Buyers: All-Time Low
All Cash Buyers: All-Time High
www.nar.realtor/research-and...
November 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Alarming Statistics from the National Association of Realtors:
Median First-Time Buyer: 40 - New All-Time High
First-Time Buyers: All-Time Low
All Cash Buyers: All-Time High
www.nar.realtor/research-and...
Median First-Time Buyer: 40 - New All-Time High
First-Time Buyers: All-Time Low
All Cash Buyers: All-Time High
www.nar.realtor/research-and...
Ryan Allen of the U of M's Humphrey School offers a warning on the negative impact the status quo has on homeownership and the middle class in MN.
www.startribune.com/most-minneso...
www.startribune.com/most-minneso...
November 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Ryan Allen of the U of M's Humphrey School offers a warning on the negative impact the status quo has on homeownership and the middle class in MN.
www.startribune.com/most-minneso...
www.startribune.com/most-minneso...
How has the housing shortage impacted affordability in Minnesota?
"House prices in the state are rising faster than incomes, making homeownership — long a marker of middle class status — out of reach for many."
www.startribune.com/most-minneso...
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"House prices in the state are rising faster than incomes, making homeownership — long a marker of middle class status — out of reach for many."
www.startribune.com/most-minneso...
@startribune.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
How has the housing shortage impacted affordability in Minnesota?
"House prices in the state are rising faster than incomes, making homeownership — long a marker of middle class status — out of reach for many."
www.startribune.com/most-minneso...
@startribune.com
"House prices in the state are rising faster than incomes, making homeownership — long a marker of middle class status — out of reach for many."
www.startribune.com/most-minneso...
@startribune.com
“We need affordable and diverse housing options that fit every stage of life. It is by creating that environment in housing we can create stability for all Minnesotans so they can build a secure future right here at home.” - Rep. Igo
www.grandrapidsmn.com/news/rep-igo...
www.grandrapidsmn.com/news/rep-igo...
November 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“We need affordable and diverse housing options that fit every stage of life. It is by creating that environment in housing we can create stability for all Minnesotans so they can build a secure future right here at home.” - Rep. Igo
www.grandrapidsmn.com/news/rep-igo...
www.grandrapidsmn.com/news/rep-igo...
Ken Gear of Leading Builders of America on allowing starter homes:
Land entitlement at the local levels takes years and negotiations for approvals are costly. Municipal demands increase costs pricing out buyers.
Says builders can only build what cities allow.
Land entitlement at the local levels takes years and negotiations for approvals are costly. Municipal demands increase costs pricing out buyers.
Says builders can only build what cities allow.
October 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Ken Gear of Leading Builders of America on allowing starter homes:
Land entitlement at the local levels takes years and negotiations for approvals are costly. Municipal demands increase costs pricing out buyers.
Says builders can only build what cities allow.
Land entitlement at the local levels takes years and negotiations for approvals are costly. Municipal demands increase costs pricing out buyers.
Says builders can only build what cities allow.
Want your state to grow and prosper?
Build more housing.
Build more housing.
October 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Want your state to grow and prosper?
Build more housing.
Build more housing.
DC YIMBYs and Housing Peeps
If you are heading to the AEI Housing Center conference this week or are in the area and want to connect, hit me up.
If you are heading to the AEI Housing Center conference this week or are in the area and want to connect, hit me up.
October 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
DC YIMBYs and Housing Peeps
If you are heading to the AEI Housing Center conference this week or are in the area and want to connect, hit me up.
If you are heading to the AEI Housing Center conference this week or are in the area and want to connect, hit me up.
Goldman Sachs' economic team dives into the housing shortage, and its findings are yet another call tos address the most significant barrier to supply: fragmented land use rules
www.goldmansachs.com/insights/art...
www.goldmansachs.com/insights/art...
October 23, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Goldman Sachs' economic team dives into the housing shortage, and its findings are yet another call tos address the most significant barrier to supply: fragmented land use rules
www.goldmansachs.com/insights/art...
www.goldmansachs.com/insights/art...
Groundbreaking for the next @HFMNfoundation project: Hope House.
Service Orgs: Open Hands Foundation, Westwood Church, 180 Degrees
Build Partner: John Kraemer & Sons
This is our 2nd YIGBY project this year.
housingfirstmnfoundation.org/project/hope...
Service Orgs: Open Hands Foundation, Westwood Church, 180 Degrees
Build Partner: John Kraemer & Sons
This is our 2nd YIGBY project this year.
housingfirstmnfoundation.org/project/hope...
October 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Groundbreaking for the next @HFMNfoundation project: Hope House.
Service Orgs: Open Hands Foundation, Westwood Church, 180 Degrees
Build Partner: John Kraemer & Sons
This is our 2nd YIGBY project this year.
housingfirstmnfoundation.org/project/hope...
Service Orgs: Open Hands Foundation, Westwood Church, 180 Degrees
Build Partner: John Kraemer & Sons
This is our 2nd YIGBY project this year.
housingfirstmnfoundation.org/project/hope...
Understanding the distinction between housing supply and housing inventory is critical for designing policies that actually improve affordability. Without long-term growth in housing supply, short-term inventory challenges will persist—and buyers and renters will continue to face higher prices.
October 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Understanding the distinction between housing supply and housing inventory is critical for designing policies that actually improve affordability. Without long-term growth in housing supply, short-term inventory challenges will persist—and buyers and renters will continue to face higher prices.
October 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
September 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
As seen on Bloomberg TV:
Buying a home is not affordable for most Americans today .
Buying a home is not affordable for most Americans today .
September 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
As seen on Bloomberg TV:
Buying a home is not affordable for most Americans today .
Buying a home is not affordable for most Americans today .
Because of its lower lot sizes and action on floor area ratio, St Paul’s results create more flexibility and housing options than Minneapolis (floor area ratio is limiting the effectiveness of the reforms).
September 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Because of its lower lot sizes and action on floor area ratio, St Paul’s results create more flexibility and housing options than Minneapolis (floor area ratio is limiting the effectiveness of the reforms).
1930s redlining from Minneapolis has shaped the city’s zoning and neighborhood diversity for nearly a century.
September 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
1930s redlining from Minneapolis has shaped the city’s zoning and neighborhood diversity for nearly a century.
While Minnesota hasn’t moved the needle, Minneapolis and St. Paul have made progress on zoning
@zyudhishthu.bsky.social and @britvulcan.net from @moreneighbors.org share what is working and what isn’t
@yimbytown.bsky.social
@zyudhishthu.bsky.social and @britvulcan.net from @moreneighbors.org share what is working and what isn’t
@yimbytown.bsky.social
September 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
While Minnesota hasn’t moved the needle, Minneapolis and St. Paul have made progress on zoning
@zyudhishthu.bsky.social and @britvulcan.net from @moreneighbors.org share what is working and what isn’t
@yimbytown.bsky.social
@zyudhishthu.bsky.social and @britvulcan.net from @moreneighbors.org share what is working and what isn’t
@yimbytown.bsky.social
September 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Excited to join @yimbytown.bsky.social on Sept. 16 at 11 am ET for the panel From Blueprint to Breakthrough: State-Level Lessons in Light-Touch Density Implementation.
We’ll explore what makes zoning reforms succeed—or stall—by looking at efforts in MN, AZ, and TX.
We’ll explore what makes zoning reforms succeed—or stall—by looking at efforts in MN, AZ, and TX.
September 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Excited to join @yimbytown.bsky.social on Sept. 16 at 11 am ET for the panel From Blueprint to Breakthrough: State-Level Lessons in Light-Touch Density Implementation.
We’ll explore what makes zoning reforms succeed—or stall—by looking at efforts in MN, AZ, and TX.
We’ll explore what makes zoning reforms succeed—or stall—by looking at efforts in MN, AZ, and TX.