Attention Economy


Monday, September 2, 2024

Dealing with the Housing Crisis

Why Interest Rate Cuts Won’t Fix a Global Housing Affordability Crisis
Central bankers are lowering borrowing costs, but that won’t be a cure-all for a widespread lack of affordable housing.
 
Harris and Trump Have Housing Ideas. Economists Have Doubts.
The two presidential nominees are talking about their approaches for solving America’s affordability crisis. But would their plans work?
 
This Is How to Fix the Housing Crisis
 
Apartment Construction Is Slowing, and Investors Are Betting on Higher Rents
For more than a year, apartment renters have been getting some relief from price increases, but now big investors are betting that the market is shifting back in landlords’ favor.