Niko tried to buy a house before the COVID pandemic. Now the home she rents is being sold forcing her to find new housing for her and her daughter.
Lexa was evicted from her apartment after she lost her job and now lives in her car while she tries to get back on her feet.
Jay got an apartment through a recovery program that is heavily rent controlled. Once he leaves the program, his rent will likely go up 400%.
Jenna had to move out of her rental after a breakup. She's had to resort to living in a small camper in her sister's driveway while she looks for stable housing that is affordable.
Arthur has been forced to find new housing for him and his daughter in an impossible market due to a shifting family situation.
Lauren wanted to build a tiny home but municipal red tape prevented it. She had to settle for a town home 30 minutes away from where she currently lives and works.
Sam had to leave her last rental due to a mold infestation that her landlord would not fix (while still demanding a rent increase upon renewal).
Alyssa moved during the pandemic for work. Now that her roommate has moved out, she's forced to move due to her rent doubling.
John used his city's first time home buyer program to buy a small home in downtown. He converted part of his home into a workshop.
Lindsay, after months of being outbid by investors, finally had an offer accepted on a townhouse. In the time it took her to close, she was priced out of the market.
Nikky Lynn works in Chapel Hill but has to live 35 minutes away in Mebane due to housing cost.
Katie, a former public school teacher, had to find new housing after escaping an abusive partner. Her AC has been broken for over a month during the summer's heat wave.
Klay maintains his home that he rents because his landlord hasn't raised his rent. He hopes that by doing the repairs himself, he'll keep his rent stable.
Sydney has a degree and a professional job but has to live in student housing apartments to afford rent.