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Animal Spirits Podcast

Talk Your Book: Why We Don't Build Enough Houses

Jul 6, 2024
Coby Lefkowitz, Partner at Backyard, joins to discuss the complexities of homebuilding, challenges in urban planning and zoning, solutions to the housing crisis, and the role of financial institutions in shaping real estate projects towards scale and cost efficiency.
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Quick takeaways

  • Building more houses alone won't solve housing shortages; complex regulatory and zoning issues hinder development progress.
  • Institutional investors aren't solely responsible for housing crisis; regulatory changes in the past shaped the market landscape.

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Housing Affordability

Housing affordability remains a critical issue. The discussion delves into the challenge of addressing the housing shortage by simply building more houses. The guest, Coby Lefkowitz, a partner at a real estate development firm, explores the complexities behind housing shortages, urban planning's role, and the process of developing infill apartment buildings.

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