The rise of short-term rental (STR) properties exploded globally over the last decade. Listing platforms such as AirBnB, Booking.com, and VRBO became readily accessible to individuals to list their properties to generate additional income and[...]
By: Dejan Eskic Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and do not reflect an institutional position of the Gardner Institute. We hope the opinions shared contribute to the marketplace of ideas[...]
The continued record breaking pace of permitted construction activity reached new milestones in 2021. The rebound in commercial activity in 2021 put the year total on the second highest in terms of construction value. The[...]
Construction activity continued its record-setting pace in an unconventional economic environment. Through the first three months of 2021 total permitted construction value reached $3.4 billion,[...]
The year 2020 was record-breaking for construction in the state of Utah. Total permitted construction value reached $11.0 billion for the year, a number that[...]
Construction activity continued its momentum into the third quarter. Total permitted construction reached $8.01 billion for the period of January through September, a record and[...]
New, dense housing continues to be a point of conflict in growing communities as concerns over negative impacts to home values dominate the discussion. This[...]
A survey of leading housing practitioners identified five “best practices” for meeting the housing affordability challenge in Utah. This study examines why these practices are[...]
By: Dejan Eskic Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and[...]
By: Dejan Eskic Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and[...]
By: Dejan Eskic The phrase “labor shortage” isn’t new but has reappeared more recently[...]
