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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Jonathan J. Cooper

How the housing crisis is killing the American dream – and could decide the midterms

Home sites are seen under construction in Las Vegas - (AP)

For 27-year-old Brian Torres Suazo, homeownership remains a distant dream — unlike his parents who bought their first home at his age.

Despite a secure job with union wages and down payment assistance, Suazo expects to continue sharing an apartment with roommates in Las Vegas, a city once known for its affordability, now grappling with stubbornly high costs.

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