In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, host Nate Thurston discusses the current housing affordability crisis and former President Trump's proposal for 50-year mortgages. Nate examines the complexities and potential downsides of longer mortgage terms, emphasizing that the root problem lies in the supply and demand imbalance in the housing market. He suggests that government regulations, state and local zoning laws, and various economic factors are contributing to the housing shortage. Nate also touches upon the role of institutional investors, immigration, and tariffs on building materials in exacerbating the crisis. The episode provides an in-depth analysis of these issues, advocating for policy changes to increase housing supply and affordability.

00:00 Intro

01:46 The 50-Year Mortgage Debate

02:41 Supply and Demand

06:29 Trump's 50-Year Mortgage Proposal

07:56 Personal Housing Experiences

11:36 Market-Driven Mortgage Solutions

15:19 Housing Affordability Crisis

17:58 Interest Rates and Mortgage Payments

30:28 Rental Companies and Housing Supply

33:48 Institutional Investors and Housing Affordability

34:44 Government Regulatory Failures and Housing Shortage

35:24 Personal Anecdotes and Neighborhood Issues

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