housing crisis
Coverage of housing crisis in the Nexus archive.
- How to fix the housing crisis | John Burn-Murdoch
The article addresses how housing shortages reached a crisis point and aims to explore potential solutions for this issue. The discussion focuses on understanding the state of the market and outlining necessary steps to address the crisis.
- How to fix Britain’s housing crisis
The article addresses the need to fix Britain’s housing crisis. Specifically, it emphasizes the necessity of finding ways to lift existing financial and resource constraints that hinder new homebuilding.
- MAP: The NYC land that Mayor Mamdani says should be turned into housing
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has identified city-owned land in New York City for potential housing development. He unveiled a comprehensive map of all city properties to address the housing crisis.
- Dodging snipers, housing crisis forces Yemenis to live on front line
Yemenis in Taiz face difficult choices due to a housing crisis, living near the front line amid sniper threats and economic hardships.
- The housing crisis you’re not hearing about
The article argues that new housing development and preservation of older housing should be pursued simultaneously, rather than being treated as mutually exclusive priorities.
- Why fixing the housing crisis for under-40s could trigger 10% Treasury yields
Fixing the housing crisis for under-40s could lead to 10% Treasury yields as structural inflation drives bond prices down, according to a hedge fund manager.
- Photos: Gaza’s shelter crisis
Gaza faces a deepening housing crisis as more than 92 percent of homes have been damaged or destroyed by Israel.
- Empty Homes Tax: Oʻahu Voters Blocked From Weighing In
Oʻahu voters were prevented from voting on an Empty Homes Tax, which aimed to address the island's housing crisis by targeting thousands of vacant homes. The decision effectively ends a prolonged debate over the issue.
- How to fix the housing crisis
The article argues that neither deregulation nor government intervention alone can resolve the housing crisis, advocating for a combination of both approaches as necessary. It emphasizes that existing solutions are insufficient and requires a dual strategy.
- First audit of Oakland’s vacant property tax gives pretty good marks
The first audit of Oakland’s vacant property tax received positive marks, though the generated revenue is not effectively addressing housing and homelessness crises.
- Minneapolis leaders seeking $2.5M for Heritage Park Housing crisis
Minneapolis city leaders are addressing a housing crisis at Heritage Park, citing dangerous conditions and requesting $2.5 million for emergency action.
- Nigeria: Abuja's Housing Crisis - Why Affordable Homes Stay Out of Reach for Low Paid Workers
Abuja, Nigeria's federal capital, faces a housing crisis where affordable homes remain inaccessible to low-paid workers despite significant urban growth. The city's population surged from 776,298 in 2006 to an estimated 2,057,985 in 2026.
- Secret SoCal spots for massive discounts on rent — amid crippling housing crisis
Landlords in Southern California are offering significant rent discounts in trendy areas as the housing market remains challenging for buyers. These discounts provide some relief for renters amid the state's ongoing housing crisis.
- California renters pay the highest rents in America as housing crisis squeezes wallets and sends residents packing
California has the highest median gross rent in America at $2,104 per month, according to a new Investopedia report. The housing crisis is straining renters' budgets and causing residents to leave the state.
- In Quebec, 'moving day' overshadowed by housing crisis
Moving day in Montreal, Canada, on July 1, 2026, is overshadowed by a housing crisis in Quebec.
- Hawaiʻi Won’t Solve Its Housing Crisis Until It Solves Its Wage Crisis
The article argues that Hawaiʻi's housing crisis cannot be resolved without addressing the wage crisis. It proposes establishing a pathway to a minimum wage of at least $30 per hour as a solution.
- Trump on legislation to address the nation’s housing crisis: ‘It’s a yawn’
President Trump dismissed legislation aimed at addressing the nation's housing crisis as 'a yawn' and has repeatedly ignored Americans' concerns about the economy and their financial situations.
- Trump on Legislation to Address the Nation’s Housing Crisis: ‘It’s a Yawn’
President Trump stated he had not received a bill aimed at lowering housing costs and expressed uncertainty about signing it. He described the legislation as 'a yawn,' indicating skepticism or disinterest.
- The Housing Solution Trump Is Avoiding
Donald Trump canceled the signing of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which aims to address the housing crisis, to demand support for the unrelated and controversial SAVE America Act. The housing bill, passed by Congress, is set to become law regardless of Trump's actions, but his move has been criticized as using the legislation as political leverage.
- Can a giant robot glue gun help solve Colorado’s housing crisis?
Azure’s 3D printers in Montbello can construct a $70,000 home using 100,000 recycled plastic bottles in a few days. The technology aims to address housing shortages by leveraging recycled materials and rapid construction methods.
- Mortgages won't fix what ails housing
Economists argue that financing solutions like mortgages cannot resolve the housing crisis, which is rooted in mathematical constraints. The article highlights that the problem is structural rather than solvable through financial tools.
- New report urges state to think small on housing crisis
Massachusetts is not building enough small homes to meet demand for households of one or two people, leading to overcrowding and a shortage of affordable starter homes. A Pioneer Institute report highlights regulatory and land cost barriers and proposes policy changes, including a ballot measure to reduce minimum lot size requirements for single-family homes.
- San Francisco’s comeback is shadowed by a growing class divide
Mayor Daniel Lurie's high approval ratings are being tested as a widening class divide, budget deficit, and housing crisis challenge his centrist approach in San Francisco.
- How Spain Avoided the Global Populist Backlash
Spain has experienced significant economic growth post-pandemic, creating one-third of EU jobs and boosting disposable income faster than France and Germany. Progressive policies like minimum wage hikes and guaranteed income helped curb the far right, but a housing crisis now threatens long-term stability.
- California’s spiraling housing crisis laid bare by LA homeowner’s insane 4-year battle
Andri Luescher purchased a lot in Los Angeles in 2022 to build a house but has not yet started construction, highlighting California's ongoing housing crisis.
- Is this Britain's loneliest home? Run-down 1960s semi that's NEVER been lived in is one of 265,000 forgotten properties blighting the nation
A run-down 1960s semi-detached house in Britain, never lived in, is highlighted as one of 265,000 abandoned properties contributing to national blight. The article emphasizes the scale of forgotten homes impacting the UK.
- Panic as America's most charming Southern city enters housing hell rankings... and growing crisis spells doom for boomtowns across the nation
America's most charming Southern city is now listed in housing hell rankings, signaling a growing housing crisis that threatens boomtowns nationwide.
- Prince William is planning to sell a fifth of the Duchy of Cornwall 'to invest £500million to tackle housing and nature crises'
Prince William plans to sell a fifth of the Duchy of Cornwall to invest £500million in tackling housing and nature crises. The investment aims to address pressing issues in these areas. This move is expected to have significant social and environmental impacts.
- Germany's housing crisis hits immigrants hardest
Germany is experiencing a deepening housing crisis that disproportionately affects immigrants and newcomers seeking affordable housing. The shortage of accessible housing for immigrants is creating broader societal challenges including integration difficulties, educational barriers, and labor market obstacles.
- The only hotspot dodging America's housing crisis - despite it's many issues
The article highlights a specific U.S. region that has managed to avoid the national housing crisis, despite facing other challenges. The focus is on how this area remains an exception to broader trends affecting housing markets across America.
- STEVE FORBES: 4 ways to fix what’s wrong with New York City and stop the exodus
New York City is experiencing a significant population exodus due to high costs, overcrowding, unreliable services, and regulatory barriers. Data shows a loss of 166,000 residents in 2022, reducing tax revenue by $309 million, with families and middle-income earners disproportionately affected. Housing overregulation and supply constraints are cited as primary causes.
- Temporary accommodation linked to deaths of 104 children in England in six years
Living in temporary accommodation in England has contributed to 104 child deaths over six years, with 76 under one year old. Data also shows 64 stillbirths and 27 neonatal deaths in 2024 linked to mothers in temporary housing, as experts warn of the housing crisis's lethal impact.
- Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds
The Australian privacy commissioner found that rental platform 2Apply unnecessarily collected excessive personal data from users, exacerbating tenant vulnerabilities during the housing crisis. The ruling highlights concerns about RentTech platforms' role in amplifying power imbalances in the real estate industry.
- SARAH VINE: I'm being evicted and have just weeks to find a new home. There are thousands of people quietly slipping into the same situation... and Labour's idiotic policy is to blame
Sarah Vine is facing eviction and criticizes Labour's policy for causing similar situations for thousands. She attributes the crisis to Labour's 'idiotic policy' impacting housing stability.