Nearly half of the state’s housing stock was built prior to 1970, according to the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority. That share of older homes skyrockets in smaller cities and small
It’s a struggle familiar to nearly every Nebraska mid-sized city and small town. There simply aren’t enough houses. And the few that are on the market are aging and often in need of repair. And the lack of rural Nebraska housing is a major barrier to towns hoping to attract families from elsewhere.
When small-town charm isn't enough to attract new residents, some struggling Midwest communities figure money might be.Cities across the region offer cash…