Mayors back Realtor.com's campaign to address the housing crisis The resolution acknowledges the mounting housing affordability crisis and calls for policy reforms at all levels of government.

Mayors for more housing options, you love to see it

New Housing Slows Rent Growth Most for Older, More Affordable Units The nationwide housing shortage has driven rents up more in low-income neighborhoods than in the U.S. overall, but in areas that have recently added large amounts of housing, rents have fallen the mos...

New from Pew: New Housing Slows Rent Growth Most for Older, More Affordable Units

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Evergreen reminder that policy makers must focus on the causes, not symptoms, of the housing shortage.

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Divided Fed holds key interest rate steady, defying Trump's demands for aggressive cuts A divided Federal Reserve on Wednesday voted to keep its benchmark interest rate steady, with two top officials dissenting.

No rate change.

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The Hidden Victims of New York’s Worsening Housing Crisis

"Thousands of people don’t have stable housing, sleeping on floors and couches and packed into too-small bedrooms. But they are not considered to be homeless."

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New White Paper: Determining Density for Housing:Land Use Policies, Bulk Controls, and Lot Sizes
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Opinion | How We Can Make Housing Affordable Again The real challenge is how to allow the market to build the millions of new homes needed.

How We Can Make Housing Affordable Again

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Illinois Housing Shortage Demands Bold Action These reforms could help double current construction rates and improve affordability across Illinois.

Illinois Housing Shortage Demands Bold Action

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Multi-Family Lifts June Housing Permit Numbers Despite Single-Family Slide

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Colorado’s housing crisis won’t be fixed by zoning alone. A new report shows why. Advocates launched a new housing consortium in March that hopes to tackle the dizzying array of factors that drive up housing costs

No, zoning reform alone will not solve the housing crisis.

But, we cannot solve the housing crisis without it.

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California’s Pro-Housing Laws Are a Small Step in the Right Direction The reforms will make a modest dent in the Golden State’s massive housing shortage.

Two New Laws in California Worth Celebrating

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U.S. Housing Shortage Hits Record High: Analysis The U.S. housing shortage has reached an unprecedented level, with real estate search app Zillow reporting a deficit of 4.7 million homes nationwide. And that’s after a five-year construction surge th...

U.S. Housing Shortage Hits Record High: Borrower demand remains strong, but is stifled by inventory and affordability barriers.

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America’s housing shortage continues to get worse despite construction boom A post-COVID homebuilding boom has not been enough to put a dent in the United States’ longstanding housing shortage as the industry is taking a step backward.

America’s housing shortage continues to get worse despite construction boom
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US housing deficit grew to 4.7 million despite construction surge per Zillow

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Youngkin marks early success on regulatory reform, sets new goal for 35% reduction • Virginia Mercury Sweat beaded on foreheads inside the sweltering warehouse of 84 Lumber on Richmond’s Southside Tuesday, but Gov. Glenn Youngkin appeared unfazed by the heat as he declared victory on one of his admini...

When governors lead on housing, good things happen

"Youngkin marks early success on regulatory reform"

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Voices: I’ve worked in housing for 20 years. Utah’s housing shortage is a full-blown emergency. “If we care about the widow, the refugee, the teacher, the line cook, the retired couple living on Social Security, then we must build,” writes Bill Knowlton, a real estate attorney and affordable hou...

"More units. Less red tape. More vision. Less fear.

We have the tools. We have the funding. We have the proof. What we need now is courage."

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Join us Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2025, for the 2025 Housing Leadership Summit

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Homeownership and the American Identity

94% of Americans say homeownership is part of the American dream (+10% more than say it is a part of their dream

Homeownership and Civic Engagement

Compared to renters, homeowners are more likely to be politically active and participate in elections more frequently.

Homeownership Leads to Better Health and Educational Outcomes

Beyond the financial benefits of homeownership, studies have shown that homeownership leads to improved health and educational outcomes.

Homeownership Builds Communities

The development of new housing drives economic growth for local communities, both during development and beyond.

Homeownership Creates Financial Security

Homeownership brings financial stability and serves as a safeguard against inflation, as mortgage payments typically remain stable, whereas rents often increase alongside inflation.

Homeownership Builds Personal and Generational Wealth

Research has shown that homeownership is the leading source of wealth creation in America and continues to improve the economic prosperity of Americans.

Homeownership's Enduring Value

Our latest white paper highlights the multitude of benefits homeownership provides to individuals, communities, and society.

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“A home is more than just a place to live; it’s a foundation for opportunity and prosperity,” said @nserickson.bsky.social, executive director. “This new report highlights the value of homeownership and also why policymakers at all levels of government must protect the American Dream.”

Report Author Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D.:

"Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream...This report reinforces what we’ve long known — when more people have the opportunity to own a home, everyone benefits."

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New White Paper: Homeownership’s Enduring Value details how homeownership benefits individuals, communities and society at large.

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Across multiple reports in the past week, affordability is at a record low

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Unlocking the Dream: Texas Paves a Path to More Attainable Housing Housing costs are sky high, and especially so in Texas where it has been reported that the state simply doesn’t..

Unlocking the Dream: Texas Paves a Path to More Attainable Housing - Goldwater Institute

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Illinois must build 227,000 units in 5 years to keep up with housing demand, report finds Illinois must build 227,000 more housing units in the next five years if it is going to keep pace with demand, according to an economic report released Tuesday.

Report: Illinois must build 227,000 units in 5 years to keep up with housing demand

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