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Several local experts say the root of the housing shortage stems from the years after the 2008 recession, when new home construction tanked.
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Some state representatives introduced a bill last year to increase regulations on these types of contracts.
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Carla Mendez and Jacob Salas bought their first home in only three days, showing how competitive home buying can be in Wichita.
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A retired woman struggles to find accessible, affordable housing illustrating the need for more such units in Wichita.
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Forty-two people died in 2023 while experiencing or transitioning out of homelessness, according to community advocates and the Wichita Police Department.
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Some council members said they’ve heard from tenants who faced retaliation after complaining of poor housing conditions.
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The city of Wichita started its landlord incentive program so more property owners would accept government rental assistance as a form of payment. The city has since increased the percent of people with vouchers who found housing.
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microMansions packages and sells tiny home kits, in the hopes that they can be an affordable and quality solution to the housing crisis.
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The state’s First Time Homebuyer program offers assistance with down payments and closing costs. And they’re encouraging potential homeowners to apply.