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

AB-1050: Technical Analysis of California’s Reform on Unlawfully Restrictive Covenants- Technical Read

AB-1050: Removing Barriers to Housing by Tackling Restrictive Covenants- Quick Read

California’s housing shortage isn’t just about zoning—it’s also about outdated property covenants that block redevelopment. AB 1050 targets these hidden barriers to unlock new housing opportunities

AB-1021: Leveraging School Property to Address California’s Housing Crisis-Quick Read

Repurposing underutilized school property into workforce housing.

AB-920 and California’s Digital Pivot: Centralized Permit Portals for Housing Development- Technical Read

AB-920: California’s Push for Digital Permit Streamlining in Housing Development- Quick Read

AB-893: Expanding Streamlined Housing Development to Campus Zones

AB-790: A Crucial Step in Protecting Single Mothers and Children from Homelessness

AB-712: Strengthening Enforcement of California’s Housing Reform Laws

AB-678: Advancing Inclusive Homelessness Policy in California

AB-610: Technical Analysis of California’s Housing Element Disclosure Mandate- Technical Read

AB-610: Enhancing Transparency in Housing Element Constraints- Quick Read

AB-507: Unlocking Adaptive Reuse for Housing Production- Quick Read

AB-480 — Personal Income Tax Law • Corporation Tax Law • Insurance Tax Law: Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

A full-length policy analysis for developers, investors, local officials, and housing advocates (October 2025)

AB-480: Modernizing California’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program- Quick Read

AB-463 (likely AB 462): Speeds Approvals for Coastal & Disaster Area ADUs

A complete length policy analysis for homeowners, local officials, lenders, and advocates (October 2025

AB-463: Accelerating ADU Permits in Coastal Zones and Disaster Recovery Areas- Quick Read

AB-457 — Addressing Farmworker Housing Shortages in California’s Central Valley

A full-length policy analysis for practitioners, local officials, lenders, and advocates (October 2025)

AB-457: A Game-Changer for Farmworker Housing in Fresno, Madera, and Merced- Quick Read

AB-413: Translating State Housing Guidance into California’s Major Languages

A full-length policy analysis for practitioners, advocates, and local officials