is that those who have already lost their homes are moving into low income housing and the boomer retirees are also doing the same. We need to get HUD to give out more housing vouchers so that people can rent none-Hud housing. I live in a private apartment and the owner is on the brink of losing this house. I am poor enough for a voucher but our community never gets enough of them.

I think we also need to encourage more affordable housing development in our areas.

housing. And provide jobs. Plus we could build them in ways that help the environment as well. However, we still have all those empty houses the banksters and the government own - what are we going to do with them - I hate waste.

unless I can get one of those vouchers I was talking about. Not only that but the owners of this apartment may end up losing this house. Needless to say I am angry.

housing facilities near where she lives in FL. Their waiting list times are only several months to a year. Rent is only 30% of Adjusted Gross Income.

That is sometimes the only solution -- sharing space.

very enthusiastic about it . I thought that sharing space with another senior in the same predicament could help them both out. I also thought that if she found a single mother as a roomie, she could help out with child care. That could be a big help especially to someone who has to work night shifts like a nurse.

good reason. My grandson is a student who needed help with costs. That is another option.