How Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren agreed on a sweeping housing package – msn/WaPost
“Lawmakers stressed the urgency of the nation’s housing crisis as they came together to move the package forward. The average age for first-time home buyers is now close to 40, limiting one of the main ways people can build wealth. The country is short between 1.5 to 4 million homes, economists estimate, and high housing costs — for rentals and for-sale listings alike — are blocking many Americans from finding a place to live. The crisis took on particular urgency during the 2024 presidential campaign, with voters citing housing costs as a top economic issue.”