And why local governments hate it
Housing supply can have a big influence on families' economic fortunes, but it's determined block by block, city by city—not by presidents.
A levy on big companies to fund affordable housing awakened the ire of corporations.
The housing crisis decimated communities near the University of Chicago, now the school and other organizations are trying to stabilize them.
Ready the orange jumpsuits -- some will now deservedly pay for their sins during the housing boom.