Episode 8: Work Vs. Wealth: Why Homeownership Keeps Moving Out of Reach

What if the biggest barrier to homeownership isn't investors—it's the growing gap between work and wealth?

In our latest episode of Defining Affordable, we take a closer look at why homeownership feels increasingly out of reach, even for people with stable incomes and steady employment.

We discuss:
▪️ The 2008 housing crash and what caused it
▪️ How people once qualified for mortgages with little or no income verification
▪️ Why simply banning institutional investors won't solve the problem
▪️ How policy has shifted opportunity away from work and toward wealth

One of the most powerful takeaways from this conversation:

"Opportunities created by wealth are growing exponentially, while opportunities created by work are shrinking."

If you're concerned about housing affordability, economic mobility, or the future of homeownership, this conversation provides important context for understanding how we got here. Part 2 will cover where we might go next.