Housing Crisis in Douglas County

Housing in Douglas County is getting seriously tight, with fewer homes available for families trying to buy. Habitat for Humanity Omaha is pushing back with “Home is Here,” calling for policies that help regular folks own instead of get priced out. Investors are buying up properties, flipping them to rentals, and new apartment buildings are popping up — shrinking the home inventory and pushing prices higher. Census data shows steep drops in homeownership, especially in Benson and Miller Park Florence. For buyers like Sally, the dream of owning feels further away than ever — and the battle for affordable homes is intensifying. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/73a7ea14911b4e4d