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Weatherhead’s Jonathan Ernest weighs in on proposed national housing emergency

Media | October 01, 2025 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Trump administration floats declaring national housing emergency, but will it make housing more affordable?

Mortgage Research Network: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said housing prices have risen far faster than living costs, warning that buyer tax credits could fuel demand without solving supply shortages.