Kirk McClure

2 days ago | theconversation.com | Alex Schwartz |Kirk McClure

If there’s one thing that U.S. politicians and activists from across the political spectrum can agree on, it’s that rents are far too high. Many experts believe that this crisis is fueled by a shortage of housing, caused principally by restrictive regulations. Rents and home prices would fall, the argument goes, if rules such as minimum lot- and house-size requirements and prohibitions against apartment complexes were relaxed. This, in turn, would make it easier to build more housing.

May 30, 2024 | inbusinessphx.com | Kirk McClure |Benjamin Little

In the dynamic world of construction, few regions embody the ebb and flow of the industry quite like Greater Phoenix. Historically known as a boom-and-bust city, Phoenix has experienced the cyclical dance of housing developments, driven by fluctuating interest rates and economic tides. However, the past decade has seen a transformative shift, turning Greater Phoenix into a flourishing hub for technology-driven growth and innovation.

Apr 18, 2024 | tandfonline.com | Kirk McClure |Alex Schwartz

AbstractThis article examines the extent to which the US as a whole and its metropolitan areas face a housing shortage by comparing change in total housing units and total households from 2000 to 2020. Although various studies indicate that the nation has a shortage of anywhere from 2 million to 4 million units, Census data show little evidence of a shortage.

Jun 30, 2023 | marketwatch.com | Kirk McClure

About the authors: Kirk McClure is professor emeritus at the University of Kansas. Alex Schwartz is professor at the New School. There is a growing, bipartisan consensus that the U.S. suffers from a housing shortage, and that this shortage is at the root of the nation's housing-affordability crisis. This argument can be found in the popular press, academic literature, industry reports, state and local housing plans, and in White House statements.