When we moved from NY 21 years ago we settled in a small town that was considered the ugly stepsister of the surrounding ski towns. Houses would sit on the market for months or years. We got a good deal on a basic 3 bedroom/ 2 bath farmhouse. Fast forward and now that only the ultra rich can afford to buy in the more expensive towns, our town has been discovered by Airbnb investors and rich second home seekers. There hasn’t been an affordable home on the market in ages and there are fewer than 10 homes listed for sale. It’s crazy how unaffordable working class towns have become.