The Hidden Truths Behind America’s Housing Crisis | Adam Ozimek

Dive into the housing crisis with Aaron Renn and Adam Ozemeck, Chief Economist at the Economic Innovation Group, as they unpack why buying a home can feel impossible in 2025. From skyrocketing construction costs to zoning roadblocks and institutional investors, this episode explores the real reasons behind soaring home prices. Discover potential solutions like YIMBYism, density zones, and more to make housing affordable again.

CHAPTERS:
(00:00 - Introduction: The Housing Crisis Explained)
(01:32 - State of the Housing Market: Why Are Prices So High?)
(05:58 - Indianapolis Case Study: A 40% Price-to-Income Surge)
(07:33 - Construction Costs: Why Building Homes Is So Expensive)
(15:33 - Zoning: The Hidden Barrier to Affordable Housing)
(23:26 - Monopoly in Home Building: Is Competition the Issue?)
(28:48 - Institutional Investors: Are They Driving Up Prices?)
(44:23 - Immigration and Labor: Impact on Housing Costs)
(49:50 - Solutions: YIMBYism and the Abundance Agenda)
(55:42 - Single Stair Reform: A Key to Cheaper Housing)
(59:22 - State Preemption: Rewriting Zoning Rules)
(1:02:13 - Density Zones: A Balanced Approach to Local Control)
(1:06:43 - Tackling Construction Costs: Tariffs and R&D)
(1:09:09 - Place-Based Policy: Spreading Opportunity Beyond Big Cities)
(1:15:08 - Fiscal Stimulus: Did It Fuel the Housing Crisis?)
(1:16:23 - Final Thoughts: Building a Dynamic Future)

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