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Re:Developers don't build cheaper housing because we make it... by Rylinks on Sunday April 03, 2016 @11:46PM (#11419283)
>excess supply collapses housing prices

If this motivation was held by anyone other than random individuals and families, it would be regarded with scorn.

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Re:Developers don't build cheaper housing because we make it... by hacknat on Monday April 04, 2016 @02:06AM (#11419709)
Hear, hear! It wouldn't be America if we didn't vote to make the government prop up our poor investment decisions.
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Re:Developers don't build cheaper housing because we make it... by hkmurakami on Monday April 04, 2016 @01:53AM (#11419682)
Yes. Because it is effectively a cartel.

"Home is where the Cartel is"

http://www.interfluidity.com/v2/6287.html

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