Inequality, Not Zoning, Drives Housing Crisis
#HousingCrisis #EconomicInequalityTrump's housing policy focuses on deregulation to lower costs, but experts argue rising inequality, not zoning, is the core issue driving prices beyond non-college workers' reach. Supply increases alone would take decades to achieve affordability. read more
Trump claims Ireland's housing crisis is due to success
#Ireland #HousingCrisisTrump suggested that Ireland's housing crisis was a sign of the country's success during a meeting with the Taoiseach. The government faced criticism for failing to meet their housing delivery targets, with only 33,000 homes built instead of the planned 40,000. read more
Trump Admin Considers Massive HUD Workforce Cuts, Raises Concerns
#HUDCuts #HousingCrisisThe Trump administration plans to cut half of HUD workers, impacting disaster recovery, rental subsidies, discrimination investigations, and first-time homebuyers. More than a dozen HUD programs will be affected, potentially causing delays and problems in critical housing services. read more
High Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Challenge American Families
#AmericanDream #HousingCrisisFamilies in America struggle as high home prices and mortgage rates make homeownership unattainable. The Petersen family, earning $270,000 annually, faces renting indefinitely due to unaffordable housing costs. The median age of first-time homebuyers rises to 38 as concerns about homeownership's attainability grow. read more
San Jose's 'Harry Potter Cubby' Offers Affordable, Unique Living Space
#SanJose #HousingCrisisA Craigslist ad in San Jose offers a 'Harry Potter cubby' rental for $250 a month, drawing attention to the housing crisis. The 3ft by 10ft space resembles Harry Potter's room, highlighting high living costs in the region. read more
Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Smith Propose Homes Act to Address Crisis
#AOC #housingcrisisAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Tina Smith introduce legislation for a low-cost housing program with US government funding to tackle the US housing crisis. They aim to build millions of affordable homes and apartments to help low-income individuals. read more
#Firefighters #HousingCrisis
Firefighters fighting the Dixie fire in California monitor a backfire to stop its spread. American firefighters face housing crisis with poor conditions - cramped quarters, bed bugs, rats. Low pay forces many to live in cars. read more
#LondonProperty #HousingCrisis
"Netflix's Buying London exposes the world of high-end real estate in London, showcasing 'super-prime' properties and their overseas buyers. The series, featuring Daniel Daggers and his team, mirrors the city's housing crisis, highlighting the impact of foreign investment. " read more