Is Homeownership Still Part of the American Dream?
About this episode
The episode explores whether homeownership remains a viable part of the American Dream for younger adults and what sacrifices they might need to make to achieve it.
If housing feels impossibly expensive, one answer is that a smaller home, a less in-demand place, or a slower climb may simply be part of starting out and working your way up. But what if getting the house that has long stood at the center of the American Dream also pulls you farther from the jobs, family, community, or daily life you actually value? Continuing the conversation from Kevin Klinkenberg’s Messy City Podcast episode, “Is the Housing ‘Crisis’ Real?”, Chuck Marohn sits down with Kevin, urban designer Camille Cortes, and architectural designer Sheinya Joseph to ask whether younger adults can still follow the path his parents took toward the American Dream. If homeownership is still possible, what are people actually willing to trade to get it? Additional Show Notes Is the Housing "Crisis" Real? (Podcast Episode) Kevin Klinkenberg (LinkedIn) Camille Cortes (LinkedIn) Sheinya Joseph (LinkedIn) Homebuyers and the house price squeeze (Substack) Chuck Marohn (Substack) This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.
People in this episode
Host: Chuck Marohn
Guests: Kevin Klinkenberg, Camille Cortes, Sheinya Joseph
Topics covered
- homeownership
- American Dream
- housing crisis
- urban design
- community values
Keywords
- homeownership
- American Dream
- housing crisis
- urban design
- community
- affordability
- real estate
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Strong Towns
Books & works: Is the Housing 'Crisis' Real?
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