Kirk McClure

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.