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America’s housing crisis has become a zero-sum game. Renters are hoping for falling prices to finally enter the market, while homeowners want values to stay high. As policymakers float headline-grabbing ideas—from 50-year mortgages to limiting Wall Street investors—experts warn these measures do little to fix the real issue: a chronic housing shortage. With affordability now requiring either sharply higher incomes, a major drop in prices, or unrealistically low mortgage rates, there is no easy or painless solution in sight.
23/01/2026
ICC MENA Managing Director Mohamed Amer will join a panel on contractor excellence at Saudi Mega Projects 2026 in Riyadh on September 29, discussing the capabilities needed to deliver the Kingdom’s next phase of development.
A five-bedroom Palo Alto home designed by Steven Ehrlich is listed for $44 million, making it the city’s most expensive listing. Built around a dramatic concrete spine, the home features four courtyards and a pool.
