Making the Argument with Nick Freitas Can We Expect Gov't to Make Housing Affordable Again
Jan 14, 2026
The discussion dives into the complexities of the housing market and the impact of recent government interventions. It highlights how zoning laws and bureaucratic regulations impede housing supply and affordability. The pros and cons of Trump’s economic policies are analyzed, alongside the pitfalls of rent control and subsidized housing. Solutions focus on increasing market responsiveness, reducing restrictions, and embracing free-market principles to address the housing crisis. Local policies emerge as key factors that shape affordability.
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Economy Is Not A Machine
- The economy is millions of voluntary interactions, not a machine to be centrally controlled.
- Nick Freitas argues central planning from D.C. often worsens outcomes compared with free markets.
Trump's Promise On Institutional Buyers
- Nick Freitas reads Donald Trump's True Social post pledging to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes.
- Freitas notes the message resonates with many young people feeling homeownership is out of reach.
Policy Incentives Fueled The 2008 Bust
- Government incentives and pressure encouraged risky lending leading up to 2008.
- Freitas highlights Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac bought assets that shifted risk to taxpayers and distorted lending incentives.