YOU’RE NOT GETTING THE WHOLE STORY

Do you ever wonder why the cost of housing in New Jersey is so out of reach for the average working family? Do you ever wonder if the only way you or your children will be able to own a home is if you inherit it from Grandmom or win the lottery? Do you ever wonder when or if things will change?

In this busy life we all live here in New Jersey it’s hard to grasp a complete understanding of all the issues that impact our ability to afford a decent place to call home. The Builders League of South Jersey doesn’t believe the public is getting the whole story. Decisions that are made on how we live and grow here in New Jersey in the future will have a direct impact on every resident, including you.

Many public officials and environmental groups would easily point the blame for all that ails the state at one industry - construction. That is not possible when policy makers decide how business and industry function in New Jersey. The construction industry is what provides you with all the places you need to live your life, including having a place to call home. We are mostly small businesses with hometown roots and hometown loyalties. You may even know some of the more than 330,000 people who work because of the state’s construction industry.

Public policy regarding how land is used in New Jersey - whether it’s developed or not - has a direct impact on housing affordability. Take a few minutes to learn how decisions that are made with regard to housing in New Jersey have a direct impact on your being able to keep a roof over your head in the future. Then take a few minutes to see the recommendations for balanced solutions to solving New Jersey’s housing crisis in the Builders League of South Jersey Growth Fit Management Plan.

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