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