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- A steep shortage of homes has created a serious housing crisis across the country.
- Record numbers of Americans are spending more than they can afford on their mortgage or rent.
- Biden and Trump offer divergent approaches to federal housing policy.
The US is facing a housing crisis. A severe shortage of homes, high interest rates, and elevated building costs mean record numbers of Americans are spending more than they can afford on housing and are homeless.