President Biden worries about high housing costs. So do Republicans in Congress. The consensus reflects a major problem: Tens of millions of families, across red and blue states, struggle with rent and home prices. The reason is a longstanding housing shortage whose problem goes back further. But action in Washington won’t make a huge difference. America’s affordable housing crisis is likely to be solved in cities and states...but only after much time and struggle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices