• How big is the US housing shortage?

  • Nov 25 2024
  • Length: 8 mins
  • Podcast

How big is the US housing shortage?

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  • Housing affordability is a top concern for Americans and a hot political topic. Estimates for the number of needed homes stretch into the millions, but how is this actually counted? Today on the show, we explain the tricky business of quantifying the US housing shortage.

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