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Trump Considers National Housing Emergency Amid Crisis

9/8/2025

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The Trump administration may declare a national housing emergency to lower costs and boost supply.
Developer Dan Coakley supports this move, citing the urgent need to tackle the housing crisis.
He notes median rents rose 21% while incomes increased only 2% in the last decade.
Coakley recommends funding increases, tariff relief, and zoning reform as essential actions.
High mortgage rates and stagnant wages hinder first-time homebuyers, prompting experts to suggest exploring loan options.

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Story summary

The Trump administration may declare a national housing emergency to lower costs and boost supply.
Developer Dan Coakley supports this move, citing the urgent need to tackle the housing crisis.
He notes median rents rose 21% while incomes increased only 2% in the last decade.
Coakley recommends funding increases, tariff relief, and zoning reform as essential actions.
High mortgage rates and stagnant wages hinder first-time homebuyers, prompting experts to suggest exploring loan options.