What will the real estate market in Summit County look like in ten years?

It’s a complex question with a nebulous answer, dependent on the national economy, future developments and the Wasatch Back’s reputation as a tourist destination. But most locals, especially those with generational roots in the area, continue to sound the alarm: living in Summit County is becoming increasingly more unaffordable.

The Summit County Council created the Summit County Housing Authority late last year in response and established a goal to bring 1,500 affordable housing units to the area by 2035.

The Housing Authority, which assists low- and moderate-income families in addition to combating housing affordability issues in general, has only been operating with a full board of commissioners for about six m

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