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Many public sector and middle class workers have been priced out of Teton County, Wyo. and second-home owners have not filled spots in civic and volunteer groups.
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Housing shortages limit community building in rural counties

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Housing shortage seeds planted years ago

The United States did not wind up with a housing shortage overnight - several factors have played into the conditions that have created the current market. 

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County invests in emerging developers to ease housing crunch

Shelby County, Tenn. offered instruction, connections and mentorship to budding real estate developers to bring fresh ideas and approaches to the market.