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Missing The Middle: Steps To Solve America's Housing Crisis With Sean Roberts
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Sean shares his insights on the key challenges contributing to the crisis, including inefficiencies in the construction industry and restrictive zoning laws. He emphasizes the urgent need for innovative solutions like offsite construction, prefab homes, and zoning reform to address the growing demand for affordable housing. With prefab homes emerging as a viable alternative, this discussion explores how these cost-effective, high-quality homes could help solve the U.S. housing shortage.
They also discuss the importance of land use reform, the aging construction labor force, and how government incentives could empower smaller developers to compete with larger firms. As Sean explains, the future of real estate will rely on new construction methods that reduce costs and speed up project timelines, providing a much-needed housing supply.
Key Takeaways:
π‘ 77% of households can't afford the median-priced home.
π‘ The U.S. is facing a multimillion home deficit.
π‘ We must build 1.9 million homes annually to meet current demand.
π‘ Most new homes are too large and unaffordable for many families. π‘ Land use reform is key to creating affordable middle housing.
π‘ Offsite construction can drastically cut costs and build time.
π‘ The construction labor force is aging, and fewer new workers are entering the industry.
π‘ Prefab homes are a high-quality, cost-effective alternative to traditional site-built homes.
π‘ Government incentives could help level the playing field for smaller developers.
π‘ The future of real estate will be driven by innovation in construction and development.
π Donβt miss this insightful conversation! If youβre interested in real estate, and construction, or want to understand the future of affordable housing, this episode is a must-watch. Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of The RealFinds Podcast!
π Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the U.S. Housing Crisis
05:15 The Current State of Home Affordability
12:30 The Role of Offsite Construction and Prefab Homes
18:50 Why Land Use Reform Matters for Affordable Housing
24:10 Challenges in the Construction Labor Force
30:00 Government Incentives and Support for Developers
35:20 The Future of Real Estate and Innovative Construction Methods
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