Inside Jacksonville’s Housing Crisis with Dr. David Jaffee and Katie Renzi
From Mikes on Mic by Mike Miller, Mike Tolbert, Mike Hightower
June 12, 2026 · 26 min
About this episode
The episode explores the challenges faced by working families in Jacksonville regarding housing affordability and homeownership.
Why are working families in Jacksonville one rent increase away from financial distress? Why has homeownership become an elusive dream for an entire generation, even for those who can afford rent? In this episode of Mikes on Mic, Mike Miller and Mike Tolbert dive deep into the uncomfortable questions surrounding Jacksonville’s dramatic housing market shift. They are joined by Dr. David Jaffe (Sociology Professor at the University of North Florida) and Katie Renzi (Project Manager for UNF’s Re...
People in this episode
Hosts: Mike Miller, Mike Tolbert
Guests: Dr. David Jaffee, Katie Renzi
Topics covered
- housing crisis
- Jacksonville
- financial distress
- homeownership
- working families
- real estate market
Keywords
- Jacksonville
- housing crisis
- financial distress
- homeownership
- working families
- real estate
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of North Florida
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