06/23/2026
On the latest episode of The Construction Lending Podcast, we sat down with Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, one of California's most active housing reformers, to talk about what's actually changing in Sacramento and what it means for your pipeline.
We covered:
- Why California's regulatory environment is finally shifting (with data to prove it)
- Why an unpredictable permitting timeline is riskier than a slow one
- A proposed state financial backstop for modular construction deals
- Why impact fees cost $150–200K per door before a shovel hits the ground
- What "winning" on the housing crisis actually looks like
If you're lending in California or watching California to see where other markets are heading, listen now. https://hubs.ly/Q04mdH1V0