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America’s Housing Crisis Explained: 50-Year Mortgages, Regulation Overload & the Fight for Affordability

America’s Housing Crisis Explained: 50-Year Mortgages, Regulation Overload & the Fight for Affordability

Update: 2025-12-03
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In this episode, Elaine Parker and Eric Eggers break down the real causes behind America’s worsening housing crisis and debate the controversial push for 50-year mortgages as a solution. They explore the historical roots of the affordability problem, how environmental and zoning regulations restrict new housing supply, and why a growing number of Americans now view long-term debt and delayed homeownership as normal.

The discussion also tackles the impact of immigration, regulatory barriers, and entrenched special interests on rising home prices. Elaine and Eric go deeper into the economic consequences of sky-high housing costs and highlight innovative policy ideas that could expand access to homeownership for working families.

If you’re looking to understand the future of the housing market, the debate over mortgage reform, or how the U.S. can rebuild a path to the American Dream, this episode offers a clear and compelling breakdown.

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America’s Housing Crisis Explained: 50-Year Mortgages, Regulation Overload & the Fight for Affordability

America’s Housing Crisis Explained: 50-Year Mortgages, Regulation Overload & the Fight for Affordability

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