Joel Berner

Doug Collins, the 12th U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, sheds light on how the government shutdown is affecting military families, including delayed pay and halted services. He also discusses initiatives for homeless veterans and mental health outreach. Joining him is Joel Berner, a Senior Economist at Realtor.com, who analyzes the implications of a proposed 50-year mortgage aimed at making homeownership more affordable, while cautioning on its long-term financial impacts. The conversation emphasizes the struggles and solutions for veterans and housing affordability.