Housing crisis
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The Week Unwrapped: Egypt, deep-sea mining and age ratings
Podcast What's behind the EU's deal with Egypt? Should we mine the seabed for minerals? And are we getting more prudish about movies?
By The Week Staff Published
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Housing costs: the root of US economic malaise?
speed read Many voters are troubled by the housing affordability crisis
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Five solutions to the UK's housing crisis
The Explainer Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove said the situation in Britain is 'worse' than most people think
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Gazundering: the trend shaking up the property market
Under the Radar More buyers are reducing their offers at the last minute to force cheaper sales
By Flora Neville, The Week UK Published
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Labour and house-building: digging for victory?
Talking Point Keir Starmer's eye-catching pledge to reinstate Tory target of 300,000 new homes a year has divided critics
By The Week Staff Published
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Support schemes to help first-time buyers onto the property ladder
The Explainer Purchasing a home is expensive but first-time buyers can get help
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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The answer to rising home prices: smaller homes
Speed Read Builders are opting for fewer rooms and more attached styles as frustrated homebuyers look for affordable options
By Theara Coleman Published
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A shortage of homes keeps prices high
feature Areas nationwide are struggling with both affordability and supply
By The Week Staff Published
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When will America's rental prices come down?
feature Renters are about to get some long-awaited relief
By Becca Stanek Last updated
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Why are so many seniors homeless in America?
Today's Big Question People over 60 are quickly becoming the largest share of America's unhoused population
By Peter Weber Published
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This Georgia innovator is transforming dilapidated buildings into affordable housing
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Will office-to-residential conversions save America's downtowns?
Today's Big Question After the pandemic, cities look to kill two birds with one stone
By Joel Mathis Published
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What spring housing frenzy?
feature The week's best financial insight
By The Week Staff Published
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The 12 least expensive cities in America
feature With the cost of living on the rise, these affordable cities are looking very attractive
By Becca Stanek Last updated
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