/tags/affordability-crisis-series Affordability Crisis Series en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT /business/2026-05-06/miamis-rising-cost-of-living-is-changing-the-student-experience As the costs of housing, food, and transportation continue to rise in Miami, many Florida International University students say that managing their education while covering everyday expenses is becoming increasingly challenging. Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT /business/2026-05-06/miamis-rising-cost-of-living-is-changing-the-student-experience Camila Bretas | Caplin News /business/2026-01-30/as-home-prices-climb-first-time-buyers-turn-to-friends-to-afford-homeownership Shared homeownership isn’t new, but who’s doing it, is. As prices surge, more first-time buyers are turning to friends to afford a home. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT /business/2026-01-30/as-home-prices-climb-first-time-buyers-turn-to-friends-to-afford-homeownership Lucas Bogardus | Caplin News /business/2026-01-29/i-cant-stay-in-miami-why-young-people-are-leaving-the-magic-city Peter Gutierrez, 21, has lived in Cutler Bay for much of his life, but when he reached adulthood, he began to question whether Miami was where he wanted to settle down. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT /business/2026-01-29/i-cant-stay-in-miami-why-young-people-are-leaving-the-magic-city Nina Ramirez | Caplin News, Francesca Cagnana | Caplin News /business/2026-01-28/affordable-fiu-students-struggle-rent-housing On an ideal morning, Giovanna Ruiz would wake up slowly as the sun spilled across her bedroom wall. Wrapped in a lounge set with a warm cup of coffee in hand and her cat Chi Chi curled beside her, she might journal, paint or read, just because she can. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT /business/2026-01-28/affordable-fiu-students-struggle-rent-housing Johane Saintil | Caplin News /business/2026-01-27/florida-miami-affordable-housing-crisis Florida’s cost of living hit record highs in 2024, and young adults are feeling it the most. Rent keeps going up, wages aren’t keeping pace, and affordable options are hard to find. For many, living at home isn’t about a lack of ambition, it’s simply the only thing that makes financial sense. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT /business/2026-01-27/florida-miami-affordable-housing-crisis Alvaro Acosta | Caplin News /business/2026-01-26/affordability-housing-miami-firefighters-teachers-police-officers Michael Henry, born and raised in Miami-Dade County, has received a competitive salary and benefits for his work as a South Broward firefighter for the past two years. However, he must live more than 100 miles away from the place he commutes to every day to save lives. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT /business/2026-01-26/affordability-housing-miami-firefighters-teachers-police-officers Norma Huembes | Caplin News /en-espanol/2026-01-26/bomberos-maestros-policias-cuidan-el-sur-de-la-florida-pero-no-pueden-vivir-en-el Michael Henry, nacido y criado en el condado de Miami, recibe un salario competitivo y beneficios por su trabajo de bombero de Broward desde hace dos años. Sin embargo, tiene que vivir a más de 100 millas del lugar donde cada día viaja para salvar vidas. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT /en-espanol/2026-01-26/bomberos-maestros-policias-cuidan-el-sur-de-la-florida-pero-no-pueden-vivir-en-el Norma Huembes | Caplin News