Trump vs. Homebuilders: Empty Lots or Red Tape?
Update: 2025-10-06
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Did Trump just accuse homebuilders of being the new OPEC? The former president's recent Truth Social post is shaking up the housing market debate, accusing big developers of hoarding land to inflate prices and urging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to intervene. But are builders really to blame for the housing shortage, or are zoning laws and red tape the real culprits? Experts weigh in, debunking the OPEC comparison and highlighting the crippling effects of local regulations on construction, especially for affordable homes. Is Trump's plan a solution, or just a headline? The episode dives into the complex reality of America's housing crisis and what it will truly take to build our way out.
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