St. Louis Housing: Affordable but Not Without Trade-offs | St. Louis News

St. Louis keeps housing affordable for most — nearly 60% of homes are within reach — thanks to steady supply and slow population growth, unlike skyrocketing markets elsewhere. But there’s a catch: rising insurance costs from more frequent extreme weather are squeezing homeowners, and while entry is easier, the long-term wealth-building through home equity isn’t as strong. Still, it remains one of the nation’s most accessible paths to homeownership. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/4db7547d51a8f519