Abilene is seeing a huge boom thanks to new data centers, but it's creating a massive housing shortage. Rents are going through the roof, making it tough for many residents to find affordable places to live.
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Get ready for higher rents because all these new jobs mean more people needing homes, and there just aren't enough to go around.
Tech companies and landlords are cashing in, while the rest of us are stuck in a bidding war for apartments.
Long-time residents and lower-income families are getting priced out of their own city.
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