Austin's Surge of New Housing Construction Drove Down Rents

Re:Austin's Surge of New Housing Construction Drove Down Rents by pinkmuffinere on Thursday March 19, 2026 @01:04AM (#47435176)

I never claimed the balance will occur at a point that I like. This is just math, it’s not a political stance. If you want more homes, go build homes.

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Re:Austin's Surge of New Housing Construction Drove Down Rents by estearum on Thursday March 19, 2026 @06:44AM (#47437283)

Then your point is meaningless. I (GP) was also pointing out the same equilibrium mechanic. The specific point I was making is that all evidence points to the equilibrium (in the US and elsewhere) being at a point that does not make housing easily attainable, and so becomes a political liability.

"Go build homes [beyond equilibrium]" is not a solution

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