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Housing Quotes

A place to live shouldn't be out of reach.

Housing quotes focus heavily on affordability, framing access to a stable home as a basic need rather than a luxury. Several speakers connect Affordable Housing directly to community wellbeing.

The funkiest housing in Holland is for low-income, and I think that's very nice.

Quotes by Zaha Hadid

Quality, affordable housing is a key element of a strong and secure Iowa.

Quotes by Tom Vilsack

I am also committed to providing city employees with housing assistance.

Quotes by Thomas Menino

The Romans used every housing form known today and they have a remarkably modern look.

Quotes by Stephen Gardiner

Affordable Quotes

Gentrification and housing shortages are complex issues.

Quotes by Sarah Jeong

The role model approach to social change is no substitute for challenging unjust employment practices, educational policies and housing.

Quotes by Patricia Hill Collins

Fair and affordable housing is a basic right for all New Yorkers and all Americans.

Quotes by Nydia Velazquez

Our economy isn't going to recover until the housing market finds its footing.

Quotes by Mark Zandi

Housing programs designed to help young families and senior citizens purchase homes should be available to people of all races, including African Americans.

Quotes by Loretta Lynch

Affordable Housing Quotes

Tackling affordable housing via land use planning won't necessarily solve the problem.

Quotes by Kate Brown

Once the housing market begins to recover, I would phase out the mortgage tax deduction.

Quotes by Joshua A. Tucker

The cause of homelessness is lack of housing.

Quotes by Jonathan Kozol

We've given more resources. On housing, we are now establishing a regional housing pot.

Quotes by John Prescott

The housing market has bottomed. It's not too late to get involved.

Quotes by John Paulson

All-Out Quotes

No single housing finance institution should be too big to fail.

Quotes by Jerome Powell

Congress created Fannie Mae in 1938 and Freddie Mac in 1970. For many years, these institutions prudently pursued their core mission of enhancing the availability of credit for housing.

Quotes by Jerome Powell

If the economy grows, housing gets better, quicker.

Quotes by Jamie Dimon

The housing market will get worse before it gets better.

Quotes by James Wilson

Housing is the number one problem facing the citizens of Israel.

Quotes by Isaac Herzog

Answers Quotes

Basically, New York housing is designed by formula, with lots of restrictions.

Quotes by Hugh Hardy

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these housing quotes emphasize most?
They emphasize affordability, framing safe and fair housing as a basic right rather than a privilege for a select few.
Do any quotes mention specific places?
Yes, they reference New York, Iowa, and Holland, showing housing affordability is discussed across different regions.
Is land use planning mentioned?
Yes, one quote notes that land use planning alone won't necessarily solve affordable housing challenges.
Are these quotes political statements?
Several come from public figures discussing housing as policy, though the focus stays on fairness and access rather than partisanship.
Where can I read more about affordable housing specifically?
Visit our Affordable Housing page for a deeper look at this topic.

Others acknowledge that land use and planning make the problem harder to solve than it first appears. Together these quotes treat housing as both a personal and civic concern.