Charles Blain – Writer, Policy Entrepreneur, Public Commentator

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Mar 2026 · Article

Houston Chronicle

Trump blamed investors for Houston’s unaffordable housing. The data tells a different story.

With 98 percent of single-family home purchases in our area made by individuals or small mom-and-pop investors, the narrative that institutional investors are to blame is not supported by data.

Mar 2026 · Article

City Journal

Texas Senate Primary: The Old Guard Holds on—Barely

John Cornyn's first-round primary win over the MAGA-aligned Ken Paxton points to a Republican Party in transition, not transformation.

Feb 2026 · Commentary

Washington Times

Restricting real estate investment won't help housing affordability

A new provision targeting institutional investment in single-family rentals would destabilize the housing market and erode affordability for millions of Americans.

Jan 2026 · Article

City Journal

Texas's $8 Billion Convention Center Gamble

If the red state's new projects become white elephants, taxpayers will be the ones to pay the price.

Dec 2025 · Television

CNN

The Lead with Jake Tapper

Live analysis on municipal debt and local government accountability in Texas metro areas.

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Trump blamed investors for Houston’s unaffordable housing. The data tells a different story.

Texas Senate Primary: The Old Guard Holds on—Barely

Restricting real estate investment won't help housing affordability