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What will it actually take to make homeownership within reach for more Americans? Last week in Washington, DC, we brought together congressional staff, housing policy leaders, industry partners, and real estate professionals for an honest conversation about the forces driving the affordability crisis and what it will take to change them. Chief Economist Mischa Fisher shared the latest data on where the housing shortage stands, which markets are showing early signs of recovery, and what a path forward looks like. At a moment when policymakers across the aisle were actively working on housing legislation, we showed up to share what the data says and to listen.