The classic thing people say is that housing politics is local. But lately, we have been seeing more federal and national engagement.
The pandemic shifted the conversation. It's not that there wasn't a housing problem before the pandemic, but it felt to some Americans like an issue that was contained to coastal, rich cities and states.
When more people started working remotely and moved to second- and third-tier housing markets, it suddenly became clear that a lot of other places in the country are going to have to build more housing in order to accommodate growth.
Inflation and its repercussions on housing are no longer just abstract concepts to voters when they see prices leap and affordability diminish.
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