For many would-be home buyers, the search for an affordable house is becoming increasingly frustrating as prices continue to climb.
Whether browsing listings online or touring homes in person, rising costs are hard to ignore. Experts say part of the increase is tied to economic uncertainty and ongoing conflict involving Iran, which has contributed to higher oil prices and inflation.
“The prices of houses are just so high right now just no way would I purchase right now,” said Flossie White, a Bakersfield mother of three who has been searching for a home…