A policy that's supposed to create more affordable housing often backfires, leaving cities with higher home prices and rents. There's a way to fix that.

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Inclusionary zoning is designed to boost the production of affordable housing by requiring or incentivizing developers to build a certain number of below-market-rate units.

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I moved to Montana after getting priced out of California. I work in the trades — not all transplants are rich remote workers buying up property.

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Ian Baylon and his now-wife moved to Montana after watching "Yellowstone" and planning a trip to the state.

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Mark Zuckerberg is now California's richest billionaire after his fortune surged over the past year, report says

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Mark Zuckerberg.

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Don't worry, your Shake Shack burger shouldn't get any more expensive this year

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Overall, Shake Shack's menu prices went up in the mid-single digits in the quarter, its CFO said.

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I made $20,000 in 5 months by renting out extra apartments in my Sacramento backyard

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George Warren posing in front of the ADU he built in his Sacramento backyard.
George Warren in front of the ADU he built in his Sacramento backyard.

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A California Gen Xer who made over $1 million secretly working 2 remote jobs said it allowed him to travel the world, max out his 401(k), and send his kids to private school

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A California Gen Xer who made $1 million secretly working two remote jobs says people shouldn't feel bad about job juggling. The subject in the story is not pictured.

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A man repeatedly punched by Mike Tyson in a viral video taken on a JetBlue flight is suing the former heavyweight champ — 2 years after the incident

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Mike Tyson, former heavyweight boxing champion, is being sued.

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Californians appear to be losing enthusiasm for Tesla

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Tesla sales dipped by 7.8% in the first-quarter of 2024.

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A millennial couldn't afford the Mounjaro weight-loss drug so he started secretly working 2 remote jobs. He's on track to make $166,000 this year and says he's lost 45 pounds.

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A California millennial began secretly working two remote jobs to pay for weight-loss drugs. Worker in the story not pictured.

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I downsized to an ADU I built in my Sacramento yard. I pay only $520 toward my mortgage and am saving up for my next home.

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Blanca Barragan during the construction of the shed micro-home in her backyard.
Blanca Barragan during the construction of the shed micro-home in her backyard.

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