We want to hear how you navigated the costly housing market in L.A. Tell us your story

Two sisters, Jennifer Nazario and Paula Nazario, wrote an Opinion essay on the cost of housing in Los Angeles that kept them and their parents in a cramped studio for 25 years. Only after incredible perseverance saving money and finding a low down payment mortgage were they able to buy a house with more space for their family.

We want to hear about your experiences searching for affordable housing in and around L.A. Tell us about your struggles and successes. Send your stories to oped@latimes.com with the subject line “My search for housing.” Please include your name and contact information so we can reach out to you.