Survey shows housing fears
Americans are so concerned about the cost of housing that they would like the government to do more to make housing affordable, according to a survey released Monday by the National Assn. of Realtors.
The survey of 1,000 urban and suburban residents in the top 25 media markets found that 81% of voters would like the government to place a higher priority on affordable housing for renters and homeowners alike.
By a wide margin, they support new affordable housing in their communities if it fits in with the area.
Three out of four are concerned about the effect of rising housing costs on teachers, firefighters and police officers, and 70% support building homes these professionals could afford.
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