• BananaPeal@sh.itjust.works
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    10 months ago

    That’s not the issue where I live. Houses easily go for $300k+ here and the only rentals I can find are $3000/mo, and/or winter months only. You may say to just move, but I grew up in this area, I have the best job I’ve ever had and my kids’ school is helping them immensely. Shouldn’t I be able to find a modest 3 bedroom that’s affordable? We’ll I can’t.

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      10 months ago

      Then move somewhere else that you can afford.

      You’re not exempt from supply and demand.

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        10 months ago

        That’s the answer? Uproot my family, change the school that works well for my kids, and likely change jobs because land owners are greedy. Makes sense to me.

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          10 months ago

          Yeah. You can no longer afford to live somewhere, so you have to move somewhere cheaper.

          Other people are willing and able to pay more than you, so they get access to places before you do.

          It’s called “supply and demand,” and unfortunately people like you have convinced themselves they are immune to it.

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            10 months ago

            Supply and demand shouldn’t apply to basic necessities like housing, food, water, and healthcare.