New research finds bipartisan agreement among Georgians on addressing housing crisis

Studies have dubbed Atlanta the most overvalued housing market, with homes priced 50% higher than where they should be.

Renters and homebuyers across the nation are feeling the effects of the housing crisis. Georgia voters say housing affordability is one of their top concerns. According to a new survey conducted by the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation, there’s mostly bipartisan agreement from voters about how federal authorities should address the problem.

On Monday’s edition of “Closer Look,” show host Rose Scott talked with Dr. Steven Kull, director of the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland, and Terri Lee, the president and CEO of Atlanta Housing. Kull discussed the findings of the survey and how a second Trump administration might address the housing crisis. Lee talked about Atlanta’s approach to solving its housing crisis through several initiatives including vouchers, housing fairs and the creation of 10,000 affordable housing units by the summer of 2027.