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March 11, 2026

Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America’s struggle with high costs

By JONATHAN J. COOPER
Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — When his parents were about his age, they bought their first home. But for 27-year-old Brian Torres Suazo, that milestone feels like a distant dream, despite a secure job with union wages and down payment assistance.

Torres Suazo expects to continue sharing an apartment with roommates for the foreseeable future, kept on the sidelines of homeownership by stubbornly high costs, even in cities once known for their affordability, such as his native Las Vegas.


 
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