On the recordFebruary 11, 2019
The lack of real wage growth to keep pace with the cost of living has increased the number of people who are now considered a cost burden when it comes to housing.
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congress.govNorma Torres: “The lack of real wage growth to keep pace with the cost of living has increased the number of people who are now…”
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Torres discusses the impact of stagnant wages on housing affordability.
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