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Part I: America is heading toward a housing crisis, experts say

The economic impact of the pandemic on employment and income has exacerbated and exposed the gaps many Americans face.

MUNCIE, Ind — The CDC moratorium on evictions is set to expire at the end of the year. 

Even though there has been talk of an extension, the moratorium on evictions is set to expire at the end of the year. 

Experts say it’s simply “kicking the can down the road.” 

The economic impact of the pandemic on employment and income has exacerbated and exposed the gaps many Americans face in access to to internet connectivity, education, and food. 

Experts say without a solution to unemployment, a housing crisis is inevitable. 

13News' Sarah Jones went to Muncie. Like many cities across the nation, it was once a home to manufacturing and industrial giants. 

While a housing crisis looms in the balance for Muncie residents, lawmakers, landlords, organizations and courts are coming together to find solutions to help offset the fallout of the forecast housing crisis.

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