In Boise, Housing Struggles to Emerge From Its Malaise

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In 2006, when Aaron and Julian Roberts (seen here with their twin sons, Lennon and Miles) started looking to buy, there was little they could afford. "Even a modest home was too much for us," says Jillian. But because of the precipitous drop in real estate prices, they can now afford a nice three-bedroom that once listed at $315,000. They ended up paying $169,000.

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