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Re:Baby boomers are becoming homeless at a rate not seen sin... by thedaly on Monday September 25, 2023 @10:41AM (#37644604)
If the policy goal is to have more homeowners, which I think it should be, you have to do something about private equity buying up all the home stock. Blackrock and its ilk of private equity firms buying up single family homes to turn them into rentals stands in direct opposition to the goal of more people owning homes.
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Re:Baby boomers are becoming homeless at a rate not seen sin... by ryandrake on Monday September 25, 2023 @11:11AM (#37645153)
Where was Blackrock when I was desperately trying to sell my home last year? Reduced price three times, and I can assure you that Mister Blackrock didn't contact my agent even once. For an evil wizard intent on gobbling up homes, he didn't seem interested in mine.
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