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Housing Crisis 2008

Editorial note (2026-05-12): This data-journalism story is now published by Fivvix, DaedArch's content channel. The underlying data sources and methodology remain available via Trellison Institute's research services. Story production: Fivvix · Data + methodology: Trellison Institute · System: shared (V5 composer / Napoleon production suite)

County-level analysis of permits vs. prices vs. affordability. Mapping the geographic spread through construction, lending, and foreclosure data.

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Active Research Project

This data story is in active development. The research arsenal and verification checklist are complete. Data collection and visualization are in progress.

The Research Question

How did the 2008 housing crisis spread geographically? This story maps county-level data on building permits, home prices, lending patterns, and foreclosures to show the spatial and temporal progression of the crisis. The goal: make visible the gap between local housing markets and the national narrative.

Planned Data Sources
  • FCIC (Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission) report and supporting data
  • Mian & Sufi research data (House of Debt)
  • Census Bureau: building permits by county, monthly time series
  • FHFA House Price Index: county-level quarterly data
  • HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act): lending patterns by geography
  • CoreLogic / Zillow: foreclosure rates by county
Production Status

Research Arsenal: Project index and verification checklist complete

Data Collection: Pending

Visualization: County-level geographic animation planned

Music: Not yet composed

Expected Completion: Q3 2026

Methodology

All data verified against FCIC primary records and Mian & Sufi academic research. County-level aggregation follows Census Bureau geographic boundaries. Price indices from FHFA, cross-referenced with Case-Shiller where available. Lending data from HMDA public releases.

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