Workforce housing solutions making their way through Capitol

Both sides of Wisconsin’s political aisle are circulating legislation to increase affordable housing as a way to tackle workforce issues.

Statewide housing supply is at historic lows. Median home prices continue to rise and apartment rent increases are outpacing wage growth. The situation is spurring possible fixes from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and GOP lawmakers.

Median home prices surged in March as housing supply continues to shrink compared to last year, according to the Wisconsin Realtors Association’s most recent monthly analysis. Total listings of homes for sale fell about 37% over the last year, pushing median prices up over 10% to nearly $230,000 over that same period...
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Ken Notes: We just do not get this. Until a developer can make money build 100K homes we will not get 100K homes and people who can afford and need 100K homes are out of luck. We are happy to let them "check us out" or serve us dinner, but live next to us - no way. WHY????