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Re:Rent control will make housing shortages worse? by pixl97 on Thursday September 19, 2019 @11:08PM (#21022988)
Because our policies are currently aligned to make houses a good investment, which means they can never be affordable
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Re:Rent control will make housing shortages worse? by Simulacra on Thursday September 19, 2019 @11:12PM (#21023008)
Houses are very affordable these days. If you have decent credit and closing costs, the FHA will guarantee your loan. I bought my first house in 2012 paying only $6,000. It can be done.
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