u/michaeleneKennebrew

What do you think would actually help solve the housing affordability problem?

I'm in California, where housing affordability is obviously a huge conversation. Recent numbers show only about 22% of California households could afford the median-priced single-family home.

But I'm curious what it's like everywhere else.

How is housing affordability in your area?

And more importantly, what do you think would actually help?

More starter homes? Smaller homes? ADUs? Tiny homes? More new construction? Lower interest rates? Changes in zoning? Something completely different?

Also — what would you personally be willing to compromise on to make homeownership more affordable?

Location? Square footage? Yard size? Sharing property with an ADU? A tiny home?

Curious to hear what people in different parts of the country are seeing and what solutions actually make sense to you.

Let’s talk about open house sign-ins for a second.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST REASON A OPEN HOUSE VISITOR HAS FOR NOT SIGNING IN?

An open house is not window shopping at the mall. You are walking through someone’s private home.

The seller is opening their doors for a specific reason: to market the property and find the right buyer. Everyone is welcome to view the home, but that does not mean the home is just open to the public with no accountability.

And I want to say this: being invited to view a home does not mean you are entitled to enter without basic accountability. An open house is a professional showing opportunity, not a public right. The homeowner is still entitled to privacy, safety, and respect.

Signing in matters.

And we are not talking about anything complicated. Basic info: your name, a phone number or email, Do you have an agent, and Do you want to be contacted about this property or another property.

That matters because if you have an agent, that relationship should be respected.

If you are interested in the home, the agent needs a professional way to follow up.

And if something happens at the property, the homeowner deserves to know there was a basic record of who came through. So you can be contacted if needed.

It helps protect the homeowner, their belongings, their privacy, and the agent hosting the open house.

And listen, you may not be the buyer.That is okay.

You may know someone who is. You may be curious.

You may be starting your home search.

But if you are entering someone’s home, signing in is a reasonable and respectful request.

It's part of the process.

A professional open house should have the same sign-in standard for everyone.

It is not personal.

It is not meant to be pushy.

It is about safety, professionalism, and respect.

So yes, come in, take a look, ask questions, enjoy the tour.

Just sign in first.

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