ABOUT THE BOOK
Ground Zero exposes the dark underbelly of the U.S. real estate market, focusing on Oakland, California, as a battleground for corporate greed, political corruption, and financial manipulation.
In this book, A.J. Sanford uncovers how banks, hedge funds, and government officials enabled mass foreclosures, displacing countless families while enriching investors. Ground Zero details how entities like Wedgewood LLC and powerful political figures, including Jerry Brown, played roles in turning housing into a profit-driven enterprise at the expense of communities.
From the subprime mortgage crisis to shadow banking and foreign investments, Ground Zero reveals a system designed to benefit the elite while perpetuating homelessness and poverty. Through meticulous research, Sanford argues that real estate speculation and deregulation have transformed homeownership into a privilege rather than a right. Offering solutions like tax reform and policy changes, this book is a call to action for financial justice and housing equity in America.