Unconstitutional Building Permit fees & the CRAZY things at the Consumer Electronics Show.

<p>Seattle, like many cities, is experiencing a housing shortage—or what some city leaders call a “crisis.” But in an attempt to address it, Seattle has only made matters worse. In 2019, the city created the Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) Program, which places unique burdens on anyone building in certain zones throughout the city. In so doing, the city’s attempt to make housing more affordable has done just the opposite: it has made it more expensive to build affordable housing. We sit down with Bill Maurer from the Institute for Justice and how they have filed suit againt the city to stop this coercion of money from homeowners. We dive into what the case is all about. </p><p>You can find more about them and the court papers: <a href="https://ij.org/case/seattle-housing-affordability/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ij.org/case/seattle-housing-affordability/</a></p><p>We then dive into the coolest and STRANGEST stuff at the Consumer Electronics Show last week in Las Vegas! </p><p>Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at <a href="https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen</a></p><p>If you want to buy Eric G a beer or coffee you can support the show here: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ATHERICG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ATHERICG</a></p><p>We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to <a href="https://aroundthehouseonline.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://aroundthehouseonline.com/</a> </p><p>We have moved the Pro Insider Special on Thursday to its new feed. It will no longer be on this page. You can find it and subscribe right here: <a href="https://around-the-house-pro-insider.captivate.fm/" rel="noope