Opinion: Housing affordability crisis

Written by Boone County Commissioner Jesse Brewer

If you have been in the market for a new home in the last few years then you know the challenges many buyers, especially those looking to purchase their first home, are experiencing. For those of you who have not been in the market lately, consider yourselves lucky; however, I am confident that you are aware of the difficulties buyers are having finding a home they can afford

The media is correct in reporting that we are in a housing affordability crisis. The coverage has spurred calls for local and federal government to do something about the situation. But this is not a new problem.

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