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Why Local Leaders Can Address the Housing Crisis but Federal Programs Fail

The Strong Towns Podcast

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The Historical and Systemic Roots of Housing Market Instability

This chapter explores the historical backdrop of housing crises, particularly during the Great Depression, and its effects on mortgage financing and market stability. It critiques current banking practices and government responses that favor housing price stability over resolving systemic issues in the housing market.

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