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The Affordable Housing Crisis is a Systems Issue THE SAME WAY YOU SCALE A COMPANY IS HOW YOU TACKLE HOUSING CHALLENGES.
JIM TANNEHILL
W hen you look at the conversation around affordable housing, it’s easy to get caught up in the noise. Rising costs, limited supply, and government hurdles make it seem like the problem is too big to solve. But when you run businesses, you know better. You’ve seen what happens when people throw up their hands at complexity. Nothing changes.
LEADERSHIP Affordable housing needs leaders who are willing to think beyond short-term profits. You’ve got to set a vision that balances impact and growth. When you lead with clarity, you attract the right partners and team members who believe in that mission. This isn’t about running a charity. It’s about being intentional. When you
The truth is, affordable housing isn’t just a policy issue. It’s a systems issue. And when a system doesn’t work, you fix it. The same way you scale a company is the same way you tackle housing challenges. You need vision, structure, financial discipline, clear communication, and the right people. Put those pieces in place, and you can transform the conversation from frustration to opportunity.
18 | think realty magazine :: december - january 2026
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