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Re:Priced out of home ownership – 'It makes me want to throw... by bitsage on Tuesday May 28, 2024 @02:02PM (#40503569)
An interesting example of this phenomenon is the development of derelict neighborhoods. I used to live in an area which was re-developed from abandoned buildings and working class housing to a luxury playground. While supply was significantly increased, typical rents skyrocketed.
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Re:Priced out of home ownership – 'It makes me want to throw... by AnthonyMouse on Tuesday May 28, 2024 @08:02PM (#40506835)
But what happened to prices in the areas the new residents moved from? Didn't it make them more affordable?

And what would happen to prices in the new area if you kept building, instead of stopping? Finding an inflection point in the curve and passing legislation forcing everybody to live inside it is no proof that there isn't a point higher on the curve where more supply reduces prices again.

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