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U.S. now short 4.5M homes as housing deficit grows

Press releases The U.S. is now short 4.5 million homes as the housing deficit grows Jun 18, 2024 The growing housing shortage is the primary reason for the affordability crisis - From 2021 to 2022, the U.S.

"The simple fact is there are not enough homes in this country, and that's pushing homeownership out of reach for too many families," said Orphe Divounguy, senior economist at Zillow. Experts overwhelmingly agree that relaxing zoning laws is one of the best ways to improve affordability, and these types of measures have broad support among homeowners and renters. As the most visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow and its affiliates help people find and get the home they want by connecting them with digital solutions, dedicated partners and agents, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences.

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