Dan J. Harkey

Master Educator | Business & Finance Consultant | Mentor

California Economy

"Onerous Laws & Regulations” and “Unintended Consequences” are the State’s Most Reliable Output.

A reality-based look at housing, lending, regulations, and the consequences nobody expected, nor budgeted for.

California isn’t just an economy—it’s a live experiment in what happens when ambition meets regulation, and regulation meets… more regulation. I break down what’s really driving outcomes in housing, insurance, construction, and credit—tracking the intended and unintended consequences all the way to NOI, DSCR, and deal viability. Humor included, because if you don’t laugh at policy irrational logic, you’ll end up crying into your escrow impound account.

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California SB-770: Removing Barriers to EV Charging in Common Interest Development- Quick Read

California SB-748: Technical Framework for Safe Parking and Encampment Resolution- Technical Read

California SB-748: Expanding Safe Parking and Accountability in Homelessness Program- Quick Read

SB-655: Setting a Safe Indoor Temperature Standard for Homes-Quick Read

A Dramatic Shift in Real Property Development is Upon Us

California is on a mission to install millions of high-density stack-and-pack apartment dwellings and affordable housing units to conform to the vision outlined by former President Obama, as outlined in the Affordable Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) initiative. Stack up to the heavens, and they will come.

SB-634: Protecting Humanitarian Aid and Support Services for Unhoused Californians- Quick Read

SB 543: Streamlining ADU and JADU Development Across California- Quick Read

SB-507: Integrating Tribal Housing into California’s RHNA Framework-Quick Read

SB-489: Addressing California’s Housing Crisis by Streamlining Approvals and Enhancing Transparency-Quick Read

SB-410: Strengthening Safety and Transparency in Common Interest Developments-Quick Read

SB-358: Reforming Traffic Impact Fees to Promote Transit-Oriented Housing- Quick Read

SB 340: Strengthening Emergency Shelter Requirements in California Housing Elements-Quick Read

SB-262: Expanding California’s Pro-Housing Designation Program- Quick Read

SB-92 Housing Development: Reforming Density Bonus Law- Quick Read

AB-1308: Accelerating Housing Delivery by Fixing Inspection Bottlenecks- Quick Read

AB-1296: Unlocking School District Land for Affordable Housing- Quick Read

AB-1275: Aligning Housing and Transportation Planning for Sustainable Growth- Quik Read

AB-1154: Streamlining Junior Accessory Dwelling Units to Boost Housing Supply- Quick Read

AB-1414: Giving Renters the Right to Opt Out of Landlord-Imposed Internet Plans- Quick Read

AB-1061: Balancing Housing Growth and Historic Preservation- Quick Read