There is no single housing fix — but could little houses in Benson or cash incentives in North Platte make a difference for Nebraskans?
Two small houses, developed by Partners for Livable Omaha and University of Nebraska-Lincoln architecture students, have been built in Omaha’s Benson neighborhood. It’s not uncommon for passersby to stop and take photos of the striking homes. Photo by Lily Smith/Flatwater Free Press
Consider this wannabe homebuyer: She’s 31, a renter and lives alone with her elderly cat. She’s a median earner in her city. She has enough savings to cover a small down payment, but that financial decision would drain those savings. She worries about what would happen if she needed the furnace replaced, or foundation repaired, in part because she wouldn’t split the cost or upkeep with anyone…