Local rental market enters new era
14 Nov 2019
People looking for housing in Palestine are about to have 136 more options: A new $7.8-million apartment complex, Willow Creek, opened off S. Loop 256.
It's about time, too. Palestine has suffered a severe housing shortage, especially in rentals, for at least a decade.
Property Manager Joan Baker is confident pent-up demand will fill up Willow Creek Apartments quickly, despite critics who say $815 to $1,325 a month is too pricey for this area.
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