Everyone says we need more affordable housing—but why is it so hard to actually build it?
In this episode of Loans Elevated, we sit down with Josh Best of Countryside Homes to unpack the real reasons behind Utah’s housing affordability crisis. From zoning roadblocks and city politics to skyrocketing labor costs and fees, we reveal what’s really driving prices higher—and what (if anything) can fix it.
You’ll learn:
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