A one-of-a-kind book that tells it like it is. The chapters explore the major causes of the housing crisis from its beginnings in 2006 to the post-COVID-19 period. Using over one hundred reports, research papers, and articles, the author details the many aspects that have influenced the course of the housing market, including monetary policy, NIMBY-ism, valuation methods, the roles the industry and government have played, and consumer behavior. The revelations are shocking and are a wake-up call. A must-read for anyone contemplating buying or selling a home.