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Ask the
Economist
Robert Dietz, Ph.D.
Chief Economist and SVP for the National
Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
"One of the key concerns
is the rise in regulatory
burdens that adds to the
baseline cost of a home.
Earlier this year, NAHB
released a paper that
estimated that regulatory
costs associated with land
development and residential
construction have increased
29 percent over the last five
years and make up nearly
a quarter of a home's final
sales price."
