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WHITE PAPER - "Raising the Roof: Understanding why housing costs have skyrocketed in New Jersey." Why can’t developers build the simple neighborhoods we all grew up in - small homes on little lots - at a cost the average working family can afford? There is an explanation, but, first, understand what it takes to put a roof over your head.

WHITE PAPER - Every Citizen Has A Fundamental Right to Housing, by Wayne J. Peck, Esq.
In New Jersey state and local governments have a constitutional obligation to provide opportunities for housing that all residents can afford: Not simply one price, but rather a variety of housing types, sizes and costs that would meet the needs of our diverse and growing population. In recent years efforts by many New Jersey municipalities, state government leaders and even the courts have gone against the intent of that obligation. To understand the legal perspective of why government has this obligation read this.

"New Jersey Works When New Homes Are Built" (brochure)

"Moving Sticks and Bricks: New Homes in New Jersey Are Inspected In Every Phase of Construction" (brochure)

“Housing is good for the economy” An explanation of the economic impact of housing on taxes and jobs. (brochure)

“People just don’t get it” – A message from BLSJ President 2006 Chris Kindbom

Legislative Briefing – Housing Forecast 2007