/ As the price of lumber and other building materials rises, the National Association of Home Builders says Americans are paying about $36,000 more on average for new construction homes.
More people are looking for housing than homes are available in the Bloomington Normal market. That has caused new construction to rise sharply but not without hiccups.
Supply shortages are causing delays. And steep prices on materials are blowing budgets by thousands of dollars. The burden is heavier for those building affordable housing.
New construction in the Bloomington-Normal area is up about 25 percent year-over-year.
Brandon Shaffer, president of the Mid-Illinois Realtors Association, said it s the result of more buyers flooding the market.
73rd Governor s Fishing Opener: Here’s what to expect for the opener in OTC
When midnight strikes on May 15, anglers will head out in earnest seeking walleye and pike. Both are abundant in Otter Tail County Lakes. 6:20 am, May 13, 2021 ×
Randin Olson hoists three walleye caught on Otter Tail Lake. Olson is the owner of Lock Jaw Guide Service in the Ottertail lakes area.
Photo courtesy Erik Osberg
If you’re an angler looking to part waters for the opener, May 15, you’d be hard pressed to find a better batch of waters than the 1,000-plus Otter Tail County calls their own.
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