One result of Santa Fe's attractiveness has been an ongoing rise in housing costs. The City countered the escalation of home prices through its proactive involvement in the local real-estate market and its comprehensive approach to affordable housing development. Likewise, the City has provided administrative funding to its nonprofit partners through local funds to build the on-the-ground capacity of these groups to provide housing services, support and real estate development.These groups help to make possible the improvement and expansion of affordable housing opportunities in Santa Fe.