Housing in the Election News
Housing is a key component of the economy, which is primary issue for the 2024 election cycle. With a nationwide shortage of roughly 1.5 million housing units, housing affordability crisis is a top national concern, and Americans want action.
See how news outlets across the country are covering this topic, including housing affordability concerns and what voters want.
Latest Housing Election News
Homebuilders fear Trump’s mass deportations would inflate costs and make it even harder to hire
(Business Insider, Nov. 14, 2024)
Jim Tobin is quoted.
The U.S. is short millions of housing units. Mass deportations would make it worse.
(USA Today Online, Nov. 14, 2024)
Ken Wingert is quoted.
Trump’s Tariffs Would Smother His Economic Successes*
(The Wall Street Journal, Nov. 14, 2024)
What Trump’s proposed plans could mean for housing affordability*
(National Observer, Nov. 13, 2024)
Jim Tobin is quoted.
Here are five fixes for the U.S. housing shortage
(MarketWatch, Nov. 8, 2024)
Trump’s tax ideas could affect homeowners, older adults and middle class*
(The Washington Post, Nov. 7, 2024)
How Trump’s win could impact the housing market
(Fox Business, Nov. 7, 2024)
NAHB is mentioned.
6 ways a second Trump presidency will affect home buyers and sellers*
(MarketWatch, Nov. 6, 2024)
Jim Tobin is quoted.
Here’s how the Harris and Trump housing plans differ*
(The Atlanta Journal - Constitution, Oct. 7, 2024)
Vance and Walz spar over housing in VP debate*
(HousingWire, Oct. 1, 2024)
What Trump and Harris say they’ll do to fix the high cost of housing — and what’s worked in the past
(MarketWatch, Sept. 29, 2024)
Transcript of Kamala Harris’ exclusive solo MSNBC interview
(MSNBC, Sept. 25, 2024)
Includes details on housing plan
Politicians are promising housing help. Homebuilders say the problems are many and the solutions scant.
(NBC News, Sept. 22, 2024)
Carl Harris and Rob Dietz are quoted.
Neither Harris nor Trump can make housing more affordable
(The Hill, Sept. 22, 2024)
Why the Pro-Housing ‘Yimby’ Movement Is Wading Into the Election*
(The Wall Street Journal, Sept. 15, 2024)
On Housing Construction, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Diverge Dramatically*
(Commercial Observer, Sept. 13, 2024)
Jim Tobin is quoted.
How do Harris and Trump propose to make housing affordable?
(USA Today, Sept. 9, 2024)
Jittery home buyers want the election to be over before they make their move. ‘Nobody knows what’s going to happen.’*
(MarketWatch, Sept. 7, 2024)
How Harris’ Housing Target Will Trigger the Next Migration Fight
(Newsweek, Sept. 6, 2024)
Jim Tobin is quoted.
Experts: Housing crisis is increasing generational wealth gap — Harris’ plan could have a big impact
(Salon, Sept. 5, 2024)
Jim Tobin is quoted.
Young voters harbor deep worries about inflation, debt and housing
(NBC News, Sept. 4, 2024)
This Is How to Fix the Housing Crisis*
(The New York Times, Sept. 3, 2024)
Why the housing affordability crisis should be priority No. 1 this election season
(Chicago Agent Magazine, Sept. 2, 2024)
Op-Ed by Carl Harris
Harris and Trump Have Housing Plans. Economists Have Doubts.*
(The New York Times, Aug. 30, 2024)
Harris and Trump Agree On Lowering Housing Costs — But Their Plans Take Radically Different Paths*
(Bisnow, Aug. 26, 2024)
Jim Tobin is quoted.
‘America is not a museum’: Why Democrats are going big on housing despite the risks
(Politico, Aug. 25, 2024)
NAHB is mentioned.
We need more incentives for housing production: Jim Tobin
(Fox Business, Aug. 25, 2024)
Jim Tobin is interviewed.
Housing Is the Sleeper Issue of the 2024 Campaign*
(The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 25, 2024)
NAHB is mentioned.
How Kamala Harris’ plan to give first-time homeowners $25K could backfire
(New York Post, Aug. 22, 2024)
Carl Harris is quoted.
Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris: Two vastly different approaches to America’s housing crisis*
(Fortune, Aug. 21, 2024)
What will Trump and Harris do about housing costs? An expert lays out the problem
(Carolina Journal, Aug. 21, 2024)
NAHB is mentioned.
‘Starter home’ tax breaks, aid for first-time buyers: What to know about Harris’ affordable housing proposals
(CNBC, Aug. 20, 2024)
Jim Tobin is quoted.
Home builders tell VP Harris her housing plan needs to address regulatory barriers
(Fox Business, Aug. 18, 2024)
Carl Harris is quoted.
Harris and Trump walk a supply-demand tightrope on housing
(NBC News, Aug. 18, 2024)
Jim Tobin is quoted.
Kamala Harris reveals her plan to fix the housing crisis. Here’s who would benefit the most.*
(MarketWatch, Aug. 16, 2024)
Carl Harris is quoted.
Kamala Harris Wants to Give First-Time Homebuyers $25K. Is That a Good Idea?
(Newsweek, Aug. 16, 2024)
NAHB is mentioned.
Kamala Harris’ Plans to Shake-up Housing Market
(Newsweek, Aug. 14, 2024)
Kamala Harris’s Economic Team and Agenda Start to Take Shape*
(Wall Street Journal, Aug. 14, 2024)
Housing Is a Top Concern for Voters. Why Not for the Candidates?*
(Bloomberg, Aug. 12, 2024)
‘Sitting empty’: Vast expanse of federal land eyed for new housing
(Politico, Aug. 9, 2024)
Wisconsin Voters Seethe Over Out-of-Control Housing Prices*
(Wall Street Journal, Aug. 2, 2024)
Trump pivots on zoning, now calls it ‘a killer’ in push for more housing supply
(Washington Examiner, July 18, 2024)
US voters press Congress candidates to fix housing crisis
(Reuters, July 2, 2024)
As millions struggle with home prices, housing becomes a top issue for voters
(NPR, June 24, 2024)
What The Housing Market Could Look Like If Donald Trump Wins The 2024 Presidential Election
(Yahoo Finance, June 19, 2024)
Could housing be the sleeper issue of 2024?
(Washington Post, June 11, 2024)
Affordable housing top of mind for Gen Z this election
(Spectrum News, June 11, 2024)
Housing prices in swing states can impact the election, experts say
(Fox Business, May 29, 2024)
California's housing crisis is hitting Nevada hard. Could that help Trump win a crucial state?*
(LA Times, April 9, 2024)
As homeless crisis grows, states and cities are turning to voters for affordable housing*
(USA Today, March 29, 2024)
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