Despite record setting low unemployment rates, just having a job does not guarantee that people can afford a place to live. It is not unheard of for rent to cost in the range of $3,000 a month. That normally is a mortgage payment. The lack of affordable housing is increasing the number of people who fall into the category of being homeless. Stories are increasing. Here is a recent story from Indianapolis, Indiana.
Family forced to move out of former Washington Pointe Apartments (wrtv.com)
Another sign of the times and the affordable housing crisis. Over 11,000 people are living in RVs across Los Angeles County. Why? Because in Los Angeles a one bedroom apartment costs $2,500 a month. More evidence that housing, what we used to think was something we could all get, is not a guarantee in the United States of America. So, while politicians distract our attention with rants about woke ideology, immigration, and freedom, the problem persists and gets worse each day.
Where is the government response to the issue? There is none. As with most real problems, we are on our own to figure out a solution. People need to stop being passive about the issue. In Los Angeles those living in RVs should drive them to the state capitol and park them around the building where the state legislature meets. Or park them around the building where your local community legislators convene. Make the problem noticeable to the public. Show the world how the United States responds to such a basic issue as creating or building housing to accommodate its citizens.
One of the American dreams is to have your own home. In the United States that dream is becoming increasingly difficult to manage and achieve. Yes, you can find a home. But the home you find at the price you can pay is not the dream home you always desired. Why? Because the prices of homes have skyrocketed since 2020. A home that could be purchased for a mortgage price of $250,000 in 2020 will now cost around $450,000 in 2023.
The rising costs especially impact the first-time home buyers. Those who are tired of paying rent prices that are equal to some monthly mortgage payments. So what are government officials doing about the problem? Is there legislation being proposed to bring relief to homeowners and would be homeowners?
This is an issue that needs to be up front in the upcoming 2024 political primaries and general election. Affordable housing is a major issue. As you review the credentials of local, state, and national candidates ask them what they propose to ease the Affordable Housing Crisis.
