Hum lets see. A shitbox in a shithole town, 250k. They "dumped" houses where?

Likely all in the higher end 700k and up range, that is the range most couples today expect to pay in major cities, 400k in secondary cities, for nice neighborhoods.

There is no housing to buy. I'm beyond desperate, I have no idea where to go or what to do. I cant handle a reno, I already live in a home that needs a complete remodel and I can't get it done.