Ben Baer

CEO of BuildCasa, a proptech startup focused on scaling infill small-lot and by-right subdivision development by sourcing deals, handling entitlements, and partnering with builders.

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Dec 8, 2025 • 1h 41min

Let Them Eat Cake

Kevin Erdmann, a housing economist at the Mercatus Center, and Ben Baer, CEO of BuildCasa, delve into the surprising shift from the 2008 financial crash to today's housing shortages. They discuss how post-crash regulations transformed the lending landscape, leading to a rental market boom. Erdmann shares insights on migration-induced demand bubbles and the intricacies of zoning laws as barriers to housing development. Baer reveals innovative strategies for leveraging small-lot developments in California and the challenges posed by recent legislation.

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