The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2636 The Law That's Silently Ruining Everything
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Apr 25, 2025 Kallan Welsh, a Libertarian zoning expert and real estate agent, delves into the often-overlooked consequences of zoning laws. He reveals how these regulations inflate property prices and contribute to the housing crisis, particularly affecting younger generations. Welsh highlights the bizarre connections between zoning policies and declining fertility rates, urging a reevaluation of these laws to foster community growth and affordable housing. His insights encourage local advocacy for necessary reforms to combat the negative impacts of these regulations.
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Zoning's Impact on Property Value
- Kallan bought a historic hotel zoned out as a hotel, reducing its value from $600,000-$800,000 to $30,000.
- This shows zoning's massive, often unseen impact on property values.
Zoning Drives Housing Crisis
- Zoning enforces single-family homes mostly, causing US housing prices to rise to about 11 times median income.
- This lack of affordable options fuels the current housing crisis for younger people.
Zoning's Cultural Damage
- Zoning not only affects economics but also culture by separating residential and commercial areas.
- This separation fosters loneliness and hurts social connections, especially among young people.