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Five Factors Attributing to the Home Shortage in the U.S.
Owning a home is a fundamental right for all Americans. But how come the country has a shortage of more than three million homes this year? It’s pretty clear that there is a housing shortage happening, but what is a housing shortage, and what are the factors attributing to it? Here’s what you need to know