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The New Geography of Housing in America

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Shifting Sands: The U.S. Housing Market Post-Pandemic

This chapter examines the dramatic changes in the U.S. housing market since the pandemic began, including a major spike in home prices and rising mortgage rates. It highlights the challenges facing first-time homeowners, particularly in cities like Atlanta, as population movements and economic conditions shift. The conversation also addresses regional disparities in housing trends, with some areas seeing price declines while others continue to experience growth.

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