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Re:Turns out claims Airbnb was taking houses out of the rent... by gedy on Sunday March 22, 2020 @12:32AM (#22652746)
Yes, but a lot of that is delaying marriage and having children. Some part of that is economic, some part is choice/culture.
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Re:Turns out claims Airbnb was taking houses out of the rent... by dnautics on Sunday March 22, 2020 @03:25AM (#22653320)
A lot of it is the fed lowering rates which increases the returns to existing capital and drives prices upwards. It's almost like the older generation is taking out a mortgage on the future of the younger generation.... Oh wait. No, that's exactly what it is!
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Re:Turns out claims Airbnb was taking houses out of the rent... by jachee on Sunday March 22, 2020 @12:40AM (#22652773)
And likely the one (the economics of education and health costs, largely) driving the other.
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