Rachel Sandvig lives with her boyfriend and two dogs. She wanted to buy a home, but in this market it doesn't make enough sense. She'd be making major sacrifices in her lifestyle to start building equity, so she's decided to focus on the positives and enjoy the duplex where she lives now, and traveling with her family.
April 9, 2023
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April 9, 2023 1:09 a.m.
'American dream' out of reach for many in Kootenai County
Affordability gap driving lifelong locals elsewhere
Just 30% of people make enough to buy a home, and that excludes financial factors like debts from student loans or car payments and money in savings for a down payment. So who can afford to buy a home in Kootenai County?