> For case 2, I doubt building more homes work, because if you are homeless, that not only means that you can't afford buying a home, but you cannot afford rent

> For case 2, I doubt building more homes work, because if you are homeless, that not only means that you can't afford buying a home, but you cannot afford renting one as well, and you are most likely jobless. It's not always all or nothing - sometimes you might be able to afford rent if rent were cheaper. > For case 2 you need more social housing and other support. "Build more homes" includes social aka public aka "affordable housing".