Mark Foster

We’ve got to get out of this loser mentality in this state. Places that can grow need to grow. Things like this will further stunt our economy and make homes more expensive for everyone.

“If we want to make sure that the next generation has opportunity, we’ve got to clear some of this red tape and mandates so that the homes that they want and can afford become available in Minnesota.” minnesotareformer.com/2026/03/13/hou…

Huge win for affordability Housing First Minnesota Ends Litigation After City of Edina Repeals Ordinances newsroom.housingfirstmn.org/housing-first-…

Good news if you want Minnesota to build more housing - it sounds like we might be getting a zoning deal at the Capitol this year thanks to a group of younger, bipartisan legislators that all grew up during a housing affordability crisis. tcbmag.com/zoning-deal-ga…

He added, “When a few objections can erase property rights and housing options for everyone, fewer homes get built and more people are priced out of the market.”

“What’s happening in Blaine reflects a broader problem: local governments using zoning laws to block modest, affordable housing options,” said Joe Gay, attorney with the Institute for Justice. startribune.com/blaine-vote-ba…

.@robmarkfoster testifies against the forced creation of HOAs via common property mandates or direct requirements as part of a subdivision approval. HF 2614 includes language from past and current zoning reform bills. revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2025/…

Pro-density housing advocates believe this is the year for zoning reform in Minnesota startribune.com/pro-density-ho…

Young people say ‘affordability of housing’ is their ‘second greatest concern’ after groceries foxnews.com/video/63855810…

Wild that people will read this and think, “we should eliminate property taxes for old folks”

Great graphic from the WSJ on the housing crisis: Home prices to buyer income ratio went sky high in 2021 and is barely budging This is the whole ball game

The average first-time homebuyer age in 2025 was 40 years old. That must have a huge negative impact on young Americans’ view of the economy. My @Morning_Joe Chart

Pay attention policymakers. Homeownership opportunities will quickly become the issue of our time

“Especially for younger people, they’re giving up on some of those dreams of owning a home and starting a family due to the cost itself,” said Sarah Darr. “Not because it’s not a priority but because they don’t feel like they can afford it any longer.” startribune.com/most-minnesota…

We’re especially grateful for their leadership and commitment during the 2025 legislative session with the Yes to Homes coalition, where they worked tirelessly to advance practical, bipartisan housing solutions. #mnleg

🏡 Congratulations to @jordanrasmusson & @SpencerIgoMN — Housing First Minnesota’s 2025 Legislators of the Year! 🎉 Both have been strong voices for homebuyers, championing policies that make housing more affordable and keeping the dream of homeownership within reach #mnleg

"Restrictive local zoning that prevents builders from meeting housing demand is the fundamental cause of America’s housing shortage." #mnleg mercatus.org/research/polic…

Pickle juice and Diet Coke proved to work the best among all the drink and food offerings along the course. Probably the hottest marathon I’ve ever ran, but mission accomplished thanks to my best cheerleaders!

Here we go, ready for another 26.2!

Upending long-standing policy would certainly raise costs and inject uncertainty into residential development that will only worsen Minnesota's housing affordability crisis. minnpost.com/news/2025/10/a…