Why The U.S. Can’t Build Homes Fast Enough

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Large homebuilders have used mergers and acquisitions to grow their positions in several key housing markets since the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis. The industry's consolidation coincides with a slowdown in construction productivity and contributes to escalating prices for buyers and renters, experts say. As an economic tightening cycle initiated by the Federal Reserve freezes real estate development, politicians are promoting policy tools that could alter how homes are built in the U.S. Chapters: 00:00-01:06 Cold Open 01:06-03:40 Chapter 1 - Home supply 03:40-08:16 Chapter 2 - Mergers & acquisitions 08:16-11:11 Chapter 3 Regulation Produced and Edited by: Carlos Waters Supervising Producer: Lindsey Jacobson Animation: Jason Reginato Additional Footage: Federal Reserve, Getty Images Additional Sources: Associated Press, American Enterprise Institute, Census Bureau, Competitive Enterprise Institute, D.R. Horton, Federal Reserve, Hogan Lovells, John Hopkins University, Lennar, National Association of Home Builders, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, White House, Zillow, Zumper » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Want to be more successful and confident with your money? Take CNBC Make It’s new online course. Our expert instructors will help you master your money and discover practical strategies to boost your savings, reduce debt, and grow your wealth—in a way that works best for you. Enroll in "Achieve Financial Wellness: Be Happier, Wealthier & More Financially Secure" to start your journey to financial freedom today! Get a 30% discount with the coupon code EARLYBIRD until September 2, 2024: https://cnb.cx/3WiasGB Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: https://www.cnbc.com/ Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/LinkedInCNBC Follow CNBC News on Instagram: https://cnb.cx/InstagramCNBC Follow CNBC News on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBC Follow CNBC on Threads: https://cnb.cx/threads Follow CNBC News on X: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBC Follow CNBC on WhatsApp: https://cnb.cx/WhatsAppCNBC #CNBC #homeownership #homebuyers #realestate Why The U.S. Can’t Build Homes Fast Enough