Bringing the Housing Shortage Into Sharper Focus Webinar

The U.S. faces a decade-long housing shortfall, driving up rents and home prices while worsening affordability nationwide. Despite growing political attention, confusion over the scale and nature of the crisis persists, with estimates often conflating different parts of the housing market. This discussion clarifies the shortage’s scope, examines local impacts, and explores how supply and demand shape affordability, providing a clearer foundation for policymakers to address the challenge.

Speakers

Cris deRitis

Deputy Chief Economist
Moody’s Analytics

Ira Goldstein

Senior Advisor, Policy Solutions
Reinvestment Fund

Maggie McCullough

CEO & Founder
PolicyMap

Jim Parrott

Nonresident Fellow | Co-owner
Urban Institute | Parrott Ryan Advisors

Mark Zandi

Chief Economist
Moody’s Analytics