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May 18, 2026
Title: WHEN WALL STREET MOVES IN NEXT DOOR
Topic: Housing Crisis
Discussed by Craig DeLuz
with Project 21 (www.NationalCenter.org)
Washington has a long record of solving problems it created and creating problems it did not anticipate.
Today, new guest Craig DeLuz discusses what the future holds for the housing crisis – something that is on nearly every American’s mind these days. Craig, a
Project 21 Ambassador, has almost 30 years of experience in public policy and advocacy. He hosts a daily news and commentary programmed called “The Rundown”.
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here to read Craig’s op-ed on this important topic. Make sure you share it on social media so your friends are aware!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is homeownership the most reliable path for people to build wealth?
Have inflation, zoning restrictions, and supply constraints contributed to the escalating prices of homes? Craig DeLuz explains the various factors that all contribute to the housing crisis, using California as one example.
Are institutional investors buying up homes across America, especially in major markets?
Are first-time home buyers being crowded out?
Should government lock out institutional investors from single-family ownership?
Craig DeLuz explains why he says NO and suggests an alternative to stopping corporate take-overs of neighborhoods and communities.
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May 27, 2025
Title: Bemoaning Upzoning
Topic: Housing Crisis
Discussed by John Bonura
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
A
2024 report by the Texas
Comptroller’s Office indicates the significance of the housing shortage
across Texas.
In addition, a recent survey from the
University of Houston and Texas Southern University reports that 9 out of 10 Texans say that the cost of housing in their area makes owning a home unattainable.
Today, John Bonura explains why this issue is becoming problematic and suggests what can be done to fix it. John Bonura is a Policy Analyst with the
Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Click here to read John Bonura’s latest op-ed on this topic.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What does Economics 101 teach us about supply and demand?
Is the dream of a “starter home” a thing of the past? John Bonura reveals that the average age of first-time home buyers in Texas is now 54 years old! That is unacceptable!
Most people seek homes near their places of employment. However, do local governments hinder this through their permitting and zoning laws?
Is it too late this Legislative Session to see positive solutions from the Texas legislature? Click
here for more information about
HB24,
here for
SB844, and
here for
SB15.
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October 17, 2024
Title: More Housing. Less Crisis.
Topic: Housing Crisis
Discussed by John Bonura
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Part 1 of 2
In Texas, the demand for homes is not only exceeding the supply, but the cost of homes is still rising. What can be done to make the American dream of home ownership become a reality for millions of families?
Today, John Bonura offers some insight and solutions. John Bonura is a Policy Analyst with the
Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Click here to read John’s op-ed on this important topic.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
In this segment, John Bonura discusses the housing crisis in more detail, explaining that there is space available but local government keeps getting in the way. He also discusses the problem with the ever-increasing mortgage rates, especially for first-time home buyers, outlining one of his proposals.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - More Housing. Less Crisis.
Topic: Housing Crisis
Discussed by John Bonura
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Should government at all levels just get out of the way?
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