No Relief From Rising Kansas City Rent

Just as American philosopher Jimmy McMillan noted in his 2011 bid for office . . . The rent remains "too damn high." 

Even worse . . .

AS PRICES FALL IN OTHER PARTS OF THE NATION, KANSAS CITY RENT CONTINUES TO RISE!!!

Here's a peek at the worsening trend that isn't gonna be solved with any "bootstraps" and likely signals the start of more local post-capitalism conversation . . .

"The region has enjoyed a strong economy and an influx of new residents seeking a lower cost of living, but that has exacerbated a housing shortage stemming from residential construction that’s lagged other parts of the country. Rents are still growing in most major Midwestern metro areas, with cities including Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Kansas City, Missouri, increasing at some of the fastest rates anywhere in the country.

"The rising rents threaten to push living costs out of reach in one of the few pockets of the country that is still affordable."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

It's a good time to be a renter almost everywhere - except the Midwest

Last year provided many renters throughout the US with some relief from rising costs. The exception? The Midwest.

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