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Re:Who killed the rave? Late-night dancing falls into global... by majormajor on Wednesday January 08, 2025 @01:29PM (#42637008)
The internet doesn't change "location location location" that much. It doesn't change weather, or scenery, physical entertainment options, in-person social opportunities, or backyards and amenities.

It's also created big windfalls - due to easy distribution/sales for online stuff - for more than enough people to drive up prices in many of the most-already-in-demand regions.

Ye olde rich person historically has traditionally addressed the "there are different pros/cons to the city than rurally" dilemma by having multiple properties. Which of course only eats into supply more. Is the percentage of people able to do that now higher or lower than it was when a country home required full-time live-in staff?

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Re:Who killed the rave? Late-night dancing falls into global... by ghaff on Wednesday January 08, 2025 @02:10PM (#42637402)
I know people with an urban condo and a country house. At one point, I did think about it but decided I didn't want the hassle and, anyway, preferred to have my choice of cities during a given year. I'm sure there are circumstances where a second home makes sense especially for people who want to migrate summer/winter or heavily use a ski condo.
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