Vacancy rates at a record low are creating an historic housing shortage, especially for affordable rental units.
Norfolk is one metro where rents have gone up significantly in recent years, outpacing the income or savings of many living there before. Federal benefits are unable to keep up for many.
Many older adults prefer living alone, but have come to understand considering two and three bedroom apartments with roommates often means nicer housing for less money.
Some worry for their safety, but others find a way of turning roommates into meaningful community and support. Even though the housing situation remains bad, this sort of support can be meaningfully good as roommate situations often house those who might be denied a lease due to lower income or previous evictions.
Would you like to find a roommate in Norfolk?