Treating Homeownership as a “Smart Investment” Has Fueled the Housing Crisis
For the middle class, homeownership is held up as the key to financial security. But there’s a dark side: government policies that prop up the homeowner-as-investor are deeply implicated in the housing crisis and rising wealth inequality.
Ximena Gonzalez September 20, 2023
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