Half Dome, Merced River, Winter.

半圆顶，默塞德河，冬季。

Students willing to share houses have been 'a blessing', said Ellie Wooten, a former mayor of Merced and a real estate broker.

默塞德前市长，房地产经纪人Ellie Wooten女士说：“学生愿意共同居住是一件好事。”

Five-star: The downturn in the real estate market in Merced has presented an unusual housing opportunity for thousands of students

五星级：默塞德市房地产的低迷为学生创造一个罕见的住房机会。