National housing crisis

Heard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since Jul 2026

A housing crisis, or affordable housing crisis, is a widespread housing shortage in high-demand areas or a financial crisis within the housing market. It typically occurs when housing costs rise significantly faster than household incomes, leading to increased housing insecurity and homelessness. These crises are highly complex, resulting from a combination of economic, regulatory, and social factors that make them difficult to resolve.